Jay Sean
Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (born March 26, 1981 in Southall, London, England), b… Read Full Bio ↴Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (born March 26, 1981 in Southall, London, England), better known by his stage name Jay Sean, is a British singer-songwriter and actor signed to Cash Money Records. Best known for international top 40 hits "Down" and "Do You Remember", his work transcends multiple genres from pop rap to soul to rnb and more. He released his debut album, 'Me Against Myself', in 2004, and his sophomore release, 'My Own Way', in 2008. Gaining momentum, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', was released November 2009. Lead single"Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, with other nation's listeners also loving the track.
Emerging from the English-Indian underground, Sean's first album featured political content as well as emotional songwriting baring his personal insecurities and struggles, all of it drawing influence from the traditional pop music of India (such as Bhangra). Released 8 November 2004 in the U.K., January 2005 in Malaysia, and February 2005 in India on 2Point9 Records, Relentless Records, and Virgin Records, 'Me Against Myself' achieved highly supportive critical reviews, with Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music praising Sean's work as "an album of phenomenally accomplished R&B". His release was certified as multi-platinum in his native India and gold in the U.K. His three singles (composed with help from Sean's mentor Rishi Rich) also met with British chart success: "Dance With You" (#12), "Eyes On You" (#6), and "Stolen" (#4).
Sean's touring, as well as the success of his singles in clubs, led Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com to call Sean an "Asian sensation". Still, he had his eyes on breaking into the U.S. while also keeping his stride with the U.K. charts, and he wanted as well to incorporate more of a slick pop sound to his coming work. His sophomore release, 'My Own Way', featured him on the cover looking as dapper in his light brown suit as a master of business. Released 12 May 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records, the work suffered from various leaks and also received some mixed reviews from critics.
Nonetheless, the album became commercially successful in the U.K., reaching #6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart. It eventually became certified platinum. Lead single "Ride It" also garnered major airplay throughout Europe, featuring Sean remarking about "all about the games people play across the dance-floor on a night out". Momentum building, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', came out 23 November 2009 with strong promotion in the U.S.
International top 40 singles "Down" and "Do You Remember" cemented Sean's status as a global superstar. With massive tours leading him from TV show to stadium across countries, "Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) in particular hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming later known as one of the iconic singles of 2009 in American memory. Other nation's listeners also gave his singles strong airplay.
The first official single from Jay Sean's fourth studio album, titled 'Worth It All', was "I'm All Yours", which he sent for airplay on April 18, 2012. The song featured rapper and entertainer Pitbull. Although not quite achiving as much success as he had hoped in the U.S., it became a major international hit, reaching the top 40 in both Germany and New Zealand, and it ended up being mutli-platinum certified in Australia.
When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.
ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 29-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.
In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil' Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.
One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.
The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil' Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.
Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil' Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."
Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.
It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.
Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.
Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.
"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."
Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.
"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"
Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.
His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.
"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.
After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.
"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"
Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.
All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.
Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."
See: www.jaysean.com
Emerging from the English-Indian underground, Sean's first album featured political content as well as emotional songwriting baring his personal insecurities and struggles, all of it drawing influence from the traditional pop music of India (such as Bhangra). Released 8 November 2004 in the U.K., January 2005 in Malaysia, and February 2005 in India on 2Point9 Records, Relentless Records, and Virgin Records, 'Me Against Myself' achieved highly supportive critical reviews, with Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music praising Sean's work as "an album of phenomenally accomplished R&B". His release was certified as multi-platinum in his native India and gold in the U.K. His three singles (composed with help from Sean's mentor Rishi Rich) also met with British chart success: "Dance With You" (#12), "Eyes On You" (#6), and "Stolen" (#4).
Sean's touring, as well as the success of his singles in clubs, led Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com to call Sean an "Asian sensation". Still, he had his eyes on breaking into the U.S. while also keeping his stride with the U.K. charts, and he wanted as well to incorporate more of a slick pop sound to his coming work. His sophomore release, 'My Own Way', featured him on the cover looking as dapper in his light brown suit as a master of business. Released 12 May 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records, the work suffered from various leaks and also received some mixed reviews from critics.
Nonetheless, the album became commercially successful in the U.K., reaching #6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart. It eventually became certified platinum. Lead single "Ride It" also garnered major airplay throughout Europe, featuring Sean remarking about "all about the games people play across the dance-floor on a night out". Momentum building, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', came out 23 November 2009 with strong promotion in the U.S.
International top 40 singles "Down" and "Do You Remember" cemented Sean's status as a global superstar. With massive tours leading him from TV show to stadium across countries, "Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) in particular hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming later known as one of the iconic singles of 2009 in American memory. Other nation's listeners also gave his singles strong airplay.
The first official single from Jay Sean's fourth studio album, titled 'Worth It All', was "I'm All Yours", which he sent for airplay on April 18, 2012. The song featured rapper and entertainer Pitbull. Although not quite achiving as much success as he had hoped in the U.S., it became a major international hit, reaching the top 40 in both Germany and New Zealand, and it ended up being mutli-platinum certified in Australia.
When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.
ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 29-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.
In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil' Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.
One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.
The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil' Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.
Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil' Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."
Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.
It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.
Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.
Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.
"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."
Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.
"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"
Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.
His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.
"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.
After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.
"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"
Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.
All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.
Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."
See: www.jaysean.com
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Jay Sean Lyrics
2012 Oh Jay Sean (Jay Sean, Jay Sean) 2-0-1-2 (Nicki Minaj, Nicki…
2012 (It Ain't the End) (no rap version) Oh, oh, 2012, oh yeah It's alright, oh, it's alright You kn…
All Eyes On You (Whoa-whoa) You can tell ya girlfriends 'bout me It's about…
All I Want Early in the morning I wake up to you Asking me…
All On Your Body All on your body A a a all on your body…
All Or Nothing There wasn't anything I didn't love about you, You'd do some…
Break of Dawn This It's gon be one hell of a night I'm in my…
Break Ya Back Make ya back break Make ya back break baby Make ya back…
Caught Because you caught me on the low you don't call, So…
Chance On You Girl I wonder if you know just what you do. Cos…
City Girl It's the same train, it's the same time girl, Every morning…
Close To You Baby girl lay your body down on the bed Let…
Come With Me When I wake up in the morning I see Everybody's looking…
Cry I need to see you cry I wanna, I wanna see…
Dance Wid You Jay Sean, Rishi Rich, Juggy D UK (C'mon) Girl you got exact…
Deep End Mmm mmm mm mm Oh yeah Baby baby I ease the pain Could see…
Do It [Jay sean:] She don't wanna go go But that's cool Cause she …
Do You Hey! Jay Sean Sean Paul, yeah! Lil' Jon This one right here …
Do You Love Me Oh you got me so high like I'm Lando Cloud City…
Do You Remember Hey! Jay Sean Sean Paul, yeah! Lil' Jon This one right here …
Don't Rush It's been a while since the last time that I…
Down Baby are you down, down, down, down down? (Down, down) Even…
Down (feat. Lil Wayne) Baby are you down down down down down, Downnnnnnn, downnnnnn…
Down Ft. Lil Wayne Baby are you down, down, down, down down? (Down, down) Even…
Easy As 1 2 3 Hey baby, can I talk to you? Can I talk to…
Easy As 123 Hey baby Ohhh Can I talk to you Can I talk to you…
Emergency How do you love someone, that′s hurt so bad? Even 911,…
Eternity I never thought I'd see a love like this (like…
Eyes On You (Whoa-whoa) You can tell ya girlfriends 'bout me It's about…
Eyes on You (feat. The Rishi Rich Project) (Whoa-whoaaa) You can tell ya girlfriends 'bout me It's abo…
Eyes On You Remix (Whoa-whoa) You can tell ya girlfriends 'bout me It's about…
Fire Uh oh she's fire fire oh You know she's fire fire…
FOLLOW MY HEART Friends used to say.....do things with your heart.......list…
FOLLOW MY HEART (Friends used to say..do things with your heart..listen to your mind..cause dreams a Friends used to say... do things with your heart... listen t…
Girl Oh kurieh aa jaa naa x 4 Ohhh ohhh Oh kurieh aa…
girl"|"--"|"--"|"--"|"--"|"--" Oh kurieh aa jaa naa x 4 Ohhh ohhh Oh kurieh aa…
Girlfriend You and I have been chilling for a while now Never…
Good Enough I've got my mothers skin I've got my father eyes Its…
Guns N Roses Yeah, oh baby, oh why? mmm why? Why are those…
Here's Hope [Verses] Everywhere everybody Needs a neighbour Showin up w…
Hit The Lights Uh-oh-oh Uh-oh-oh Uh-oh-oh Uh-oh-oh Hit the lights (uh-oh-o…
Holding On How'd I let it get this far What was going through…
Holding_On How'd I let it get this far What was going through…
I Early in the morning I wake up to you Asking me…
I Believe Theres a place you can run away and hide yeah a form of…
I Just Wanna Love Ya Woah Woah It's such a shame that my girl She just ain't…
I Won It's like watching a movie Double-featured She plays like a …
I Won't Tell (feat. Sway) [Remix] Two sides to every girl It's like watching a movie Double fe…
I Wont Tell It's like watching a movie Double-featured She plays like a …
I'm All Yours I'm all yours tonight (Jay Sean) Got a feeling that I…
I'm Gone I don't want to have to see you happy. I can't…
I'm Ready Girl I wonder if you know just what you do. Cos…
If I Ain't Got You (It doesn't matter if I ain't got you) (It doesn't matter…
If I Ain’t Got You (It doesn't matter if I ain't got you) (It doesn't matter…
Im Gone I dont wanna have to see *you* happy I cant even…
Interlude Yo Mental... If I had to count the number of…
Intro This is maybe the lyrics to down- jay sean ft…
Jameson What is this poison that's crawling under my veins Teasing …
Jay Sean Churaliya he (Stolen) You were my eyes when I couldn't…
Just a Friend Hold me Both our bodies close together Teasin' me Let me get…
Lights Off I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired It's you…
Lights Out I would march across the dessert, to defeat my enemy And…
Like This And Like That I've been looking for you all this time You're so designed L…
Like This Like That Feat. Birdman I've been looking for you all this time You're so designed …
Love Aye It's Sean Paul 'long side The mandem called Jay Sean Fi …
Love Like This I never thought I'd see a love like this (like…
Luckiest Man I didn't know know Until I saw you run That…
M.U.R.D.E.R Heyyy ooo heyyy ooo.. (chorus) M-U-R-DER you are. Girl you…
Make My Love Go Aye It's Sean Paul 'long side The mandem called Jay Sean Fi …
Make My Love Go Ft. Sean Paul Aye It's Sean Paul 'long side The mandem called Jay Sean …
Man I didn’t know know Until I saw you run That…
Man's World Well here' s a story of a different kinda love With…
Mars Girl (Maybach Music) (Maybach Music, Maybach Music, Maybach …
Maybe Beep, beep on Now there goes my phone And once again I'm jus…
Me Against Myself Jay Sean vs Jay Sean Me against myself And there ain't no…
Meri Jaan Tu hi tu hai meri jaan Tu hi tu hai meri…
Meri Jaan Remix Tu hi tu hai meri jaan Tu hi tu hai meri…
Message in a Bottle Life is wasted Cause your lips tasteless Love turns to hatre…
Me_Against_Myself Jay Sean vs Jay Sean Me against myself And there ain't no…
Miss Popular It's like oh I wouldn't mind waiting on somebody like…
Moment To Love [Jay Sean - Verse 1] Who you are? Girl I don't really…
Movie I wanna make a movie, movie, movie You got the part,…
Murder New york to London, We're international baby Thara, Jay Sean…
Murder ft. Thara New york to London, We're international baby Thara, Jay Se…
Neon I keep running, running, running, running back to it Anytime…
Never Been In Love [Verse 1] Baby wait Don't walk away Won't you stay With …
No Tomorrow I ain't tryina hear what you gotta say I'm doing…
NOT IN LOVE [Verse 1] Baby wait Don't walk away Won't you stay With me I…
On & On Beep, beep on Now there goes my phone And once again I'm …
On and On Thinking bout all of those days I left behind Nowadays it…
One Minute Baby girl I want you to just listen for a…
One Night Dil kho churaya Dil kho churaya Dil kho churaya Tere dil da…
Passenger Side Yeah that was you But who was that I ain't feelin' the…
Patience Lady listen Aye listen If you were a plane, I’d be a…
Pyrite Babe just say you miss me, is it that hard Too…
Ride It (Let me feel you) It's been about a month and twenty…
Runaway Run run Run run Just wanna run away Run run Just wanna run R…
Say Yeah When we were young we used to laugh about Saying that…
Sex 101 Sex 101, sex 101, s-sex 101 Sex 101, sex 101, s-sex…
Sex With the Ex You ain′t gotta act brand new, nah Like you ain't been…
Shame Another day, another fight, another tear, And we don't seem…
She Has No Time Hold on a second let me just get this straight…
Slow Down You don't even know what it feels like just yet Girl…
So High Baby you take me so high Higher than anyone could ever…
Stay You said it once, Said it twice, That it hurts but I…
Still The Way Love Goes [Verse 1 - Jay Sean] Pieces of our past, lay broken…
Stolen You were my eyes when I couldn't see You were my…
Stop Crying Your Heart Out Hold up Hold on Don't be scared You'll never change what's b…
Stuck In The Middle I'm just sitting here, tryna Forget bout all those years, an…
Sucka For You Listen here baby Listen to Jay You could shoot me You could…
Take That Off Hey girl, how could you don't own it I see that…
Tears in the Ocean You told me I don't love you Don't say that Put no…
The Artist You're my You're my canvas Lying naked Let me paint a perfec…
The Mistress I was thinking someday, I'd grow out of this phase What…
Tonight I'm gonna give it to you tonight I'm gonna give it…
Turn Me On [jay sean] One hand on the ground & Bumper cock sky…
Universe You always were the brightest girl in class, And always loo…
Used to Love Her I was crazy man you wouldn't believe what I seen Got…
Waiting Baby baby you're so damn fly I woulda given you a…
Waiting in Vain From the very first time I rest my eyes on You…
Walking Alone I'm tired of trying to sail this Troubled boat again Tryin…
War I would march across the dessert, to defeat my enemy And…
Wär I would march across the desert To defeat my enemy And I…
What You Want Talk to me Real romantic Looking eyes Girl you kill 'em with…
Where Do We Go Hey girl I've been with you for so many years And we've…
Where I Wanna Be Ohh oh, no no no no noo Baby I, So sorry... Said…
Where You Are Do you know the feeling When sometimes you wake up young,…
Who Is Kamaljit Ahh Mrs Jewcy I'm plaesed to tell you that you…
Why Cry No No No No No No No No No No No…
With You Jay Sean, yeah Gucci Even though you know I like it, you…
Words Uuh, uuh, uuh, ooh baby, yeah We can run out we…
Worth It All No no no no Lately I don't know what we…
Yalla Asia [Jay Sean] No matter what happens today You can't let noth…
Yesterday Yesterday All my troubles seemed so far away Now it seems as…