\nCash Money\/Universal Republic UK singer Jay Sean has turned his sultry \u201cDown\u201d (featuring Cash Money Icon Lil Wayne. ) into platinum, with the #1 single minted this week at the coveted 1 million mark, certified by the RIAA. The breakthrough hit has scored the year\u2019s most impressive array of milestones for a UK artist\u2019s stateside debut, the fastest rising, best performing single of 2009. Jay Sean\u2019s U.S. debut album, All Or Nothing, will hit stores and digital\/mobile destinations on November 24th. <\/p>\n
The platinum \u201cDown\u201d crossed the 1 million digital singles threshold in only 2 months of release, and is currently holding down the #1 position on the Rhythmic Crossover chart for two weeks running, \u201cDown\u201d is also the Greatest Gainer at Rhythmic Radio (for over a month) and the Top 40 format. The alluring single has held a Top 5 Lockdown on the competitive iTunes chart for six weeks, soaring to # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, and # 4 on the Top 40 Billboard Chart. \u201cDown\u201d is also lighting up the video and digital domains, hitting the # 1 spot on the top urban\/Hip Hop Countdown at Fuse, and scoring as Top Ten video on VH\u20191\u2019s popular Countdown show. The video has also become a YouTube staple, snaring millions of views in multiple incarnations.<\/p>\n
His solo debut Me Against Myself dropped in 2004, exploding online, sparking tours throughout Europe and other territories, casting the charismatic star as a newcomer to watch on the global pop horizon. Other songs on All Or Nothing include \u201cRide It,\u201d and \u201cWar,\u201d among others. Featured guests include Cash Money and UniversalRepublic labelmates Lil Wayne and Kevin Rudolf.<\/p>\n
This past week has been a whirlwind for Jay Sean – he’s been in a different city every day – we’re gearing up for both the Tue Nov 3rd US\/Canada single release of “Do You Remember” featuring Sean Paul & Lil Jon along with the Mon Nov 23rd US\/Canada album release of “All Or Nothing”. Whatever support you can give me editorially on both the single & album release – I’d greatly appreciate. Your support helped get his first single to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Double Platinum plus status – and now let\u2019s really show North America the power of the South Asian conglomerate!<\/p>\n
Jay Sean just got officially ‘Chained’ by his label mates in Atlanta as a surprise on Wednesday as he received his Cash Money Billionaires chain, “Wow. That’s all I can say right now. Wow!! I really wasn’t expecting this and more than anything I just feel blessed to be part of the Cash Money family. They have my back 100% and this is just one more way of them showing me that. They’ve taken me in as their own and this is an extremely generous gift. I feel very blessed.”<\/p>\n
Quick hit current stats on Jay Sean’s “Down”:<\/b>
\n – #1 record at Top 40 radio for 3 weeks in a row
\n – #1 video on VH1 Top 20 Countdown, 2 weeks
\n – Top 10 song on iTunes for 8 weeks
\n – Top 10 video on Fuse’s Hip Hop Countdown
\n – Jay Sean recently performed with Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, TLC and more at a benefit concert in Las Vegas for 15,000+ fans
\n – Did you know that last year Akon was the opening act for Jay Sean in Dubai in front of 10s of thousands of screaming fans?
\n – Did you know that Lil Wayne was overseas performing with Jay Sean and the audience screamed more for Jay Sean than Lil Wayne?<\/p>\n
We spoke to Jay Sean to learn a little more about what this Punjabi Indian from Southall, London has to say about his many successes on the other side of the pond.<\/i><\/p>\n
Jay Sean:<\/b> I was studying medicine at the same time I was showcasing to record companies. I always thought I would be established before I did that. <\/p>\n \nAmerica is finally a testament to the fact that it\u2019s about the music. I\u2019ve been saying it since day one.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jay Sean:<\/b> Yeah. I\u2019ve been to and toured India probably more than any other country. <\/p>\n Jay Sean:<\/b> Yes definitely. I look up to Eminem and I look up to Justin Timberlake. And Ne-Yo, as a songwriter he has achieved so much. Just being a song writer, he\u2019s set for life and never has to work again. He\u2019s not just an artist. He\u2019s had a lot of success and has a great career. Also, Jay-Z for his longevity.<\/p>\n Jay Sean:<\/b> I\u2019ve met him before but this is the first time I met him on an artist level.<\/p>\n Jay Sean practicing at “The Justin Timberlake and Friends Concert\u201d in Las Vegas<\/b><\/p>\nASIANCE: I know you were born in London but do you visit India often? <\/h3>\n
ASIANCE: Who are your influences? I know you were influenced by Jodeci and Brian McKnight but is there anyone\u2019s career you watched or wanted to achieve? <\/h3>\n
ASIANCE: Was this the first time you met Justin Timberlake? <\/h3>\n