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
Used to Love Her
Jay Sean Lyrics
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Got me reminiscing down too much memories
The only girl you know that in my heart
The one I almost gave that ring
But we were so young, must've been only nineteen
I guess the time wasn't right and we said some mean things
A bitter day when I saw her face
I remember when I used to love her, used to love her, used to love her
I remember when I used to love her, used to love her, used to love her
The time goes on, goes on, goes on
The time goes on, goes on, goes on
There was talkin' in the room that everything's good
There was no love lost between us I couldn't
Believe how I truly noticed now that I wasn't over her
And now I'm like oh damn cause now I know man
Lookin' back at all our pictures while I'm playing slow jams
What can I say, is that the way our situation worked out
Wish there was something I could do
Like stop the clock just lookin'
Go back and revisit our relationship and start brand new
And do the things that I didn't do
I remember when I used to love her, used to love her, used to love her
I remember when I used to love her, used to love her, used to love her
The time goes on, goes on, goes on
The time goes on, goes on, goes on
Man I know it's crazy
She pulled me back with just a smile
Now I feel these things inside
I haven't felt em' in a while
And I'm sure that they will go away just a little time
She'll always be that girl to me
But now I gotta let her see
I used to love her
Jay Sean's song "Used to Love Her" is an emotional track about a man reminiscing on his past relationship with a girl he used to love. He reflects on the memories and the moments they shared together, and how she was the only girl who truly had his heart. The song depicts a story of a relationship that ended too soon due to the couple's immaturity and inability to communicate properly. The singer feels regretful about the words he said during their break up and believes that neither of them was ready for the future they planned together.
The song is a representation of a nostalgic longing to return to a previous time and to rewrite history. The lyrics are poignant and express the pain of a lost love that remains unrequited. The singer recognizes that he still has feelings for the girl, even though the relationship ended long ago. He wants to turn back time to prevent the mistakes he made and relive those moments they had together.
Overall, the song is a relatable depiction of love and heartbreak that many people can connect with. It highlights the importance of communication, maturity, and timing in a relationship, and how the absence of these factors can lead to regret and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I was crazy man you wouldn't believe what I seen
I had seen crazy things that affected me deeply
Got me reminiscing down too much memories
These experiences made me nostalgic about the past
The only girl you know that in my heart
I only had eyes for her
The one I almost gave that ring
I nearly proposed to her
But we were so young, must've been only nineteen
We were too young to handle the commitment of marriage
I guess the time wasn't right and we said some mean things
Our relationship suffered from poor timing and communication
A bitter day when I saw her face
Seeing her again was painful due to our history
She was the one that I let get away
I regret not holding onto her when I had the chance
There was talkin' in the room that everything's good
People around me thought our separation was healthy
There was no love lost between us I couldn't
I couldn't deny the love I still had for her
Believe how I truly noticed now that I wasn't over her
It took time for me to realize that I wasn't over her yet
And now I'm like oh damn cause now I know man
I feel regretful for not appreciating her when I had the chance
Lookin' back at all our pictures while I'm playing slow jams
Reflecting on our memories while listening to slow music brings up nostalgia
What can I say, is that the way our situation worked out
I accept that our situation led to our separation
Wish there was something I could do
I wish there was a way to change our past
Like stop the clock just lookin'
I wish I could freeze time to remember our past
Go back and revisit our relationship and start brand new
I wish we could redo our relationship
And do the things that I didn't do
I regret not doing certain things in our relationship
Man I know it's crazy
I know my emotions are illogical
She pulled me back with just a smile
Her smile can still make me feel emotions
Now I feel these things inside
I feel emotions I haven't felt in a while
I haven't felt em' in a while
I haven't felt these emotions in a while
And I'm sure that they will go away just a little time
I know these emotions will fade over time
She'll always be that girl to me
She will always be special to me
But now I gotta let her see
But now I have to move on and let her see that I have changed
I used to love her
I used to be in love with her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JARED COTTER, KAMALJIT JHOOTI, ROBERT LAROW, JAY SEAN, EDWIN SERRANO, JEREMY SKALLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mosessheku5696
I love this song so much,And I've been searching for it.
@uknown_system
He's procrastinating on his life he's reflecting pondering wondering thinking changing redecorating stepping up a level he's survival training
@uknown_system
He's mending his heart and building his life building himself up again
@sanjokplays832
Time goes on🥺
@uknown_system
For the city
@yogeshrainkwal
This song is out of the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘
@uknown_system
He spoke the truth
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@abdulsheranzey3529
The best song everything is good about this song very nice and romantic
@pikapikabooboo
Who's listening to it in 2022? :P