Tiffany Queen Talks Working with Jason Derulo and Learning from Industry Legends
For many emerging artists, the opportunity to collaborate with established superstars remains a distant dream. For Tiffany Queen, that dream became reality when she entered the studio with Jason Derulo and legendary producer Ghost Kid. In this exclusive conversation, Tiffany Queen shares the invaluable lessons she learned from working alongside music industry titans.
On First Meeting Jason Derulo:
“I’ll be honest—I was nervous,” Tiffany Queen laughs. “Jason Derulo has hits that defined entire eras of pop music. Songs like ‘Whatcha Say,’ ‘Talk Dirty,’ ‘Want to Want Me’—these are tracks that billions of people know. Walking into the studio to work with someone at that level, you can’t help but feel the weight of the moment.”
But Tiffany Queen quickly discovered that Jason’s professionalism put her at ease. “Within the first ten minutes, he made it clear that we were collaborators, not just him doing a feature on my track. He genuinely cared about making ‘Make A Move’ the best it could be, and that meant listening to my ideas and respecting my vision. That’s the mark of a true professional.”
Lessons from a Hitmaker:
Working with Jason Derulo offered Tiffany Queen a masterclass in commercial songwriting. “Jason has this incredible instinct for what makes a song stick in people’s heads,” she explains. “He’d listen to a melody and immediately know if it had replay value. He taught me that every element of a song needs to serve a purpose—nothing should be there just because it sounds cool in isolation.”
One particular lesson stands out for Tiffany Queen: the importance of the first ten seconds. “Jason emphasized that in today’s streaming world, you have maybe ten seconds to grab someone’s attention before they skip to the next track. That changed how I think about song intros entirely. It’s not just about building atmosphere—you need to hook people immediately.”
Ghost Kid’s Production Genius:
If Jason Derulo taught Tiffany Queen about songwriting, Ghost Kid educated her on production excellence. The five-time Grammy-nominated producer, whose credits include Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, and Usher, brought decades of experience to the collaboration.
“Ghost Kid approaches production like architecture,” Tiffany Queen observes. “He’s building sonic spaces where vocals can live and breathe. Watching him work, I learned that great production isn’t about cramming every possible sound into a track—it’s about knowing what to leave out, creating room for the most important elements to shine.”
Tiffany Queen was particularly impressed by Ghost Kid’s attention to detail. “He’d spend an hour tweaking a single sound that most people would never consciously notice. But those details add up. That’s the difference between a good track and a hit record—someone caring enough to perfect every single element.”
On Being Mentored:
Both Jason Derulo and Ghost Kid approached the collaboration with generosity that surprised Tiffany Queen. “They didn’t have to take time to explain their processes or share industry insights, but they did. I think they recognized that I was serious about my craft, and they respected that I came prepared and willing to learn.”
This mentorship extended beyond technical skills. “Jason talked to me about navigating the business side of music, about making smart decisions early in your career that pay off later. Ghost Kid shared stories about working with legends and what separated the good artists from the truly great ones. That knowledge is priceless.”
Applying the Lessons:
Tiffany Queen has already begun implementing what she learned. “Everything I absorbed from working with Jason and Ghost Kid is influencing how I approach new music. I’m more intentional about every choice, more focused on creating moments that resonate with listeners, more willing to put in the work required for excellence.”
For an artist who built her foundation through millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, working with industry legends validated Tiffany Queen’s transition from digital creator to serious musician. “They treated me as a peer, not just as someone with a social media following. That meant everything. It showed me that I belong in these rooms, making music at the highest level.”
Looking Forward:
“The collaboration on ‘Make A Move’ opened doors I’m excited to walk through,” Tiffany Queen concludes. “More than anything, it showed me what’s possible when you’re willing to learn from the best. I’m grateful to Jason and Ghost Kid not just for the hit record, but for investing in my growth as an artist.”
