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
Like This And Like That
Jay Sean Lyrics
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You're so designed
Like me girl you're just my type
This club don't close
Tell me baby where you think we're gonna go
My home for sho
And I know you heard this before
I'm about to put you on
Started on the bed ended up on the floor
I know they talk a lot but i'ma back it up and more
I show you what I mean baby all night long
Girl you know
You ain't never heard this like that
That like this
I'ma show you how that goes
So baby let me break it down
Make it clear
Just so you know girl
All over your body
We'll do it some more
So baby when I do this like that
That like this you already know
Your lips your thighs
I ain't even looking in your eyes
I want you I can't lie
I ain't even trying to waste no time girl
This club don't close
I'll tell you now exactly where we gonna go
My home for sho
And I know you heard this before
But I like this
I'm about to put you on
Started on the bed ended up on the floor
I know they talk a lot but i'ma back it up and more
I show you what I mean baby all night long
Girl you know
You ain't never heard this like that
That like this
I'ma show you how that goes
So baby let me break it down
Make it clear
Just so you know girl
All over your body
We'll do it some more
So baby when I do this like that
That like this you already know (uh)
All over your body (yeah)
We'll do it some more (YM)
So baby when I do like this that
That like this
You already know
Blowing hundred spending hundred
Like it ain't nothing
Get money blow more like it ain't nothing
Jet speed jet motors like it ain't nothing
Cash money young money
Blowing burning hundreds
She like the money with the power
Flyer than ever the rose pedal with the flower
Walking on this money when we jump about the shower
Hotter than ever luxury life with these models
Pearl white when we jazzy
Bald eagles jump fly on the harley
Fly shifter new whips class
Big money shit overseas cash
You ain't never heard this like that
That like this
I'ma show you how that goes
So baby let me break it down
Make it clear
Just so you know girl
All over your body
We'll do it some more
So baby when I do this like that
That like this you already know
All over your body
We'll do it some more
So baby when I do like this that
That like this
You already know
You ain't never heard this like that
That like this
I'ma show you how that goes
So baby let me break it down
Make it clear
Just so you know girl
All over your body
We'll do it some more
So baby when I do this like that
That like this you already know
This like that that like this
This like that that like this
The song "Like This Like That" by Jay Sean feat. Birdman is a seductive party anthem that describes a man's pursuit of a woman to satisfy his desires. The lyrics portray the singer's admiration for the woman's physical appearance and how she fits his type of girl. He persuades her to go home with him, promising to give her the time of her life. The chorus repeats the phrase "You ain't never heard this like that, that like this" that suggests the singer's unique way of fulfilling the woman's desires.
The verses of the song predominantly focus on the man's lust, with lines like "Started on the bed ended up on the floor," indicating sexual activity. Birdman's verse adds richness to the song with his rap, highlighting his luxurious lifestyle and affluence. He boasts of spending money with ease and his ability to blow cash like it's nothing. The line "Cash money young money" is a reference to the record label Birdman co-founded.
In conclusion, "Like This Like That" is a party jam that objectifies women and glorifies material wealth. It portrays the singer's promiscuous lifestyle and uses seduction as a tool to fulfill his desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for you all this time
I've been searching for someone like you for a while now
You're so designed
You're beautiful and well-put-together
Like me girl you're just my type
You have similar preferences to me and I'm attracted to you
This club don't close
The party and fun never ends when we're together
Tell me baby where you think we're gonna go
Let's continue this party by going to my place
My home for sho
Definitely, my place is where we need to be
And I know you heard this before
I understand that you've probably heard this type of thing from guys in the past
But I like this
I clearly want you and I'm excited for what's about to happen between us
I'm about to put you on
I'm about to show you what I can do and make you fall for me
Started on the bed ended up on the floor
Our time together is going to start slow and sensual and then get more intense
I know they talk a lot but i'ma back it up and more
I'm aware that other guys might make promises they can't keep, but I can definitely live up to mine and surpass your expectations
I show you what I mean baby all night long
I'll prove to you my worth and my abilities for as long as you want tonight
Girl you know
I believe that you understand and agree with what I'm saying
You ain't never heard this like that
You've never experienced anything like this before
That like this
This is something totally new and exciting for both of us
I'ma show you how that goes
I'm here to guide you and teach you all about this experience
So baby let me break it down
Let me explain and show you step-by-step what we're going to do
Make it clear
I want to make sure you understand and are comfortable with everything we're doing
All over your body
We're going to explore and touch every part of your body
We'll do it some more
We'll keep going and experiencing everything we can together
So baby when I do this like that
When I do this thing I'm about to do, you know what I'm talking about
You already know
You're already familiar with how great this experience with me is going to be
Your lips your thighs
I'm focused on your sensual and intimate features
I ain't even looking in your eyes
I'm so entranced by your body, I'm not even paying attention to your eyes
I want you I can't lie
I admit that I have strong feelings and desires for you
I ain't even trying to waste no time girl
I want to start enjoying myself with you right away
I'll tell you now exactly where we gonna go
I'm upfront and clear about what I want - to go back to my place with you
All over your body (yeah)
Again, we're going to focus on every part of your body in our intimate experience together
YM
Referring to Young Money, a record label co-founded by Birdman
Blowing hundred spending hundred
We're spending a lot of money and living extravagantly
Like it ain't nothing
It's not a big deal for us to spend this kind of money
Get money blow more like it ain't nothing
We're making more money and are able to spend even more without worry
Jet speed jet motors like it ain't nothing
We live a fast-paced, luxurious lifestyle where we can afford things like private jets and luxury cars without issue
Cash money young money
Referring to the label Cash Money Records and its sister label, Young Money Entertainment
Blowing burning hundreds
We're spending huge amounts of money without concern
She like the money with the power
Our partner is attracted to our wealth and success, which gives us power and influence
Flyer than ever the rose pedal with the flower
We're living a luxurious lifestyle where even the small, aesthetic details are important to us
Walking on this money when we jump about the shower
We're so wealthy and successful that we live and act as if money is everywhere, even in our everyday routines like showering
Hotter than ever luxury life with these models
We're living a life of luxury and surrounded by attractive models and people
Pearl white when we jazzy
We have expensive, high-quality possessions like luxury cars that are kept in immaculate condition
Bald eagles jump fly on the harley
We're able to afford and enjoy high-end, expensive motorcycles
Fly shifter new whips class
We have top-of-the-line, stylish cars that reflect our wealth and status
Big money shit overseas cash
We have a lot of money, even internationally, and it's not a concern for us
This like that that like this
We're emphasizing how unique and exciting this experience is for both of us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY SKALLER, ROBERT LAROW, KAMALIIT JHOOTI, STEVE BATTEY, CARLOS BATTEY, KHALED ROHAIM, MATTHEW KURZ, CARLOS CENTEL BATTEY, STEVEN ANDRE BATTEY, KAMALJIT SINGH JHOOTI, ROBERT W. LAROW, MATTHEW JOHN KURZ
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@fightermma
Salaam
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life.
Can we talk?
@jozzybarbie8281
It’s 2022 and I’m still listening to this song , I love it sooo much
@isaiahadams1208
Me too
@mallorybeagan
I’m soooooo sad it’s not on Apple Music. I keep looking cause this is probably my FAVE from Jay
@btsislife1761
It's 2020 now world is falling apart but I still love this song
@andreuserickson8530
Same!😊❤️🔥💯
@louiseyafai
2024 peeps?!
@markvincent5438
ADD THIS TO SPOTIFY HOT DAMN IT!
@angelohenry6141
No matter which year! This kinda music will always be relevant!
@saadalizaheer4880
2023 and this songs still a vibe!
@julianhalili4852
Underrated song