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
Ride It
Jay Sean Lyrics
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It's been about a month and twenty days
And were going 'round and 'round playing silly games
Now your saying, slow it down, not right now
Then you wink at me and walk away
Now, let it be, let it be, let it be known
Touching and teasing me, telling me no
But this time I need to feel you
(Ride it) we are all alone
(Ride it) just loose control
(Ride it, ride it) come touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) baby let me feel you
(Ride it) turn the lights down low
(Ride it) from head to toe
(Ride it, ride it) touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) let me feel you
MoVida was the club on Saturday
Your acting like a diva saying you don't wanna pay
It's gotta be your feisty style
Raised that brow
I love it when you look at me that way
Now when you order a Mohita at the bar
Reapplying lippy 'cause it came off from the glass
The DJ plays your favorite song
Kanyes on
Now your backing in from me to dance
Mm, pulling me, pulling me, pulling me close
You close your eyes girl
Whispering, telling me we gotta go
Won't you take me home I wanna
(Ride it) we are all alone
(Ride it) just loose control
(Ride it, ride it) come touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) baby let me feel you
(Ride it) turn the lights down low
(Ride it) from head to toe
(Ride it, ride it) touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) let me feel you
Everything was right until her phone began to ring
She takes it to the corner, that's when I start wondering
I can hear her shouting, banging her fist against the door
Yelling "Yo, it's over, I can't take it anymore"
Then I walk away, and acting I want to go chill
I ain't trying to get caught up in a mess for real
But she came around and backed me up against the wall
She said I know you heard, but I'll make you forget it all
Baby let me feel you
(Ride it) we are all alone
(Ride it) just loose control
(Ride it, ride it) come touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) baby let me feel you
(Ride it) turn the lights down low
(Ride it) from head to toe
(Ride it, ride it) touch my soul
(Ride it, ride it) let me feel you
In "Ride It," Jay Sean sings about a woman he's been seeing for a month and twenty days who's playing silly games with him. She's telling him to slow it down and not right now, but then winks and walks away. He's frustrated and wants her to let him know what she really wants. He asks her to ride it, which seems to be a euphemism for being intimate with him. He describes a night out with her at a club called MoVida. She's acting like a diva and doesn't want to pay, but he likes it when she looks at him that way. The DJ plays her favorite song, and she pulls him to the dance floor. They're getting close, and she whispers that they have to go. They leave the club, head back to her place, and everything seems right until her phone rings. She takes it into another room and starts shouting. He wants to leave and not get caught up in her drama, but she backs him against the wall and tells him she'll make him forget it all.
The song is about wanting to take a relationship to the next level and being frustrated with the mixed signals his partner is sending him. He wants her to be honest with him about what she really wants. The chorus is catchy and upbeat, but the verses have a sense of longing as he tries to get through to her.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been about a month and twenty days
It's been over a month and he's been playing games with her
And were going 'round and 'round playing silly games
They've been going in circles without making any progress towards a real relationship
Now your saying, slow it down, not right now
She's telling him to slow things down and not rush into anything
Then you wink at me and walk away
But she still hints at wanting something more
Hold on, don't go
He wants her to stay and be with him
Touching and teasing me, telling me no
She's playing hard to get, teasing him without giving in
But this time I need to feel you
He wants her to give in and be with him this time
(Ride it) we are all alone
They are alone and can do what they want
(Ride it) just loose control
He wants her to let go and not hold back
(Ride it, ride it) come touch my soul
He wants her to touch him in a meaningful way
(Ride it, ride it) baby let me feel you
He wants to really feel her without holding back
(Ride it) turn the lights down low
He wants some privacy and intimacy
(Ride it) from head to toe
He wants her to touch him all over
(Ride it, ride it) touch my soul
He wants her to touch him deeply and emotionally
MoVida was the club on Saturday
They were at the club celebrating on Saturday
Your acting like a diva saying you don't wanna pay
She's acting like a diva and doesn't want to pay for anything
It's gotta be your feisty style
He loves her feisty attitude
Raised that brow
He loves when she raises her eyebrow and looks at him a certain way
Reapplying lippy 'cause it came off from the glass
She's reapplying lipstick because it came off from the glass she was drinking from
The DJ plays your favorite song
Her favorite song comes on and she wants to dance to it
Now your backing in from me to dance
She moves towards him to dance with him
Mm, pulling me, pulling me, pulling me close
She's pulling him in and getting more intimate
You close your eyes girl
She's getting into the moment and closing her eyes
Whispering, telling me we gotta go
She whispers to him that they should leave and be alone together
Won't you take me home I wanna
She wants him to take her home and be alone with her
Everything was right until her phone began to ring
Everything was going well until her phone rang and interrupted the moment
She takes it to the corner, that's when I start wondering
She takes the call away from him and he starts wondering what's going on
I can hear her shouting, banging her fist against the door
He can hear her shouting and getting angry on the phone
Yelling "Yo, it's over, I can't take it anymore"
She's yelling that it's over and she can't take it anymore
Then I walk away, and acting I want to go chill
He walks away and tries to act like he's not bothered
I ain't trying to get caught up in a mess for real
He doesn't want to get involved in her problems
But she came around and backed me up against the wall
She comes back to him and pushes him against the wall
She said I know you heard, but I'll make you forget it all
She promises to make him forget about everything else and just be with her
Baby let me feel you
She wants him to be with her and touch her intimately
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Bucks Music Group
Written by: Jay Sean, Alan Mark Sampson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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