Jay Sean
Jay Sean | |
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Born | Kamaljit Singh Jhooti 26 March 1981 London, England |
Other names | MC Nicky J |
Education | Latymer Upper School |
Alma mater | Barts, QMUL |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse |
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Formerly of | The Rishi Rich Project |
Website | jaysean |
Kamaljit Singh Jhooti
He eventually left Virgin in 2006 and founded his own independent label, Jayded Records. After a gap of nearly four years, he returned in 2008 with "
From 2009 up to 2014, he was signed to
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Jay Sean was born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti on 26 March 1981 in
He was a student at
2003–2006: Me Against Myself with Relentless Records
After Sean's track "One Minute" fell into the hands of producer
Despite initially failing to reach the top 20 on the
2007–2009: My Own Way and All or Nothing
After parting ways with
Sean returned in late 2007 with the new single "
Touch Magazine in the UK described him as "the UK's answer to Ne-Yo," while The Independent called him "...an urban legend in the making." In August 2008, Sean co-hosted London radio station
On 15 October 2008 during the
At the 2009
Sean was featured on a song called "
Sean was in early September 2009 nominated for the 30 Under 30 award.
2010–2013: Neon and The Mistress
Sean began working on his fourth album and second with
Freeze Time was scrapped due to legal issues in 2011
In February 2013, Sean announced he would be changing the title of the album from Worth It all to Neon, and his long delayed fourth studio album was released in July 2013. Both of the album singles, "Where You Are" and "Mars" featuring American rapper Rick Ross, failed to break into the Billboard Hot 100.[90]
2014–present: The Mistress II: The Room Service and Collaborations with DJs
In January 2014, Sean released the lead song "Take That Off" from his second mixtape The Mistress II.[91] Alongside releasing the first single in October 2014, "Tears in the Ocean" which received acclaimed reviews from audiences, Sean left Cash Money Records, citing that he wanted to go in a different direction artistically.[92] On 14 November 2014, music website Djbooth premiered the second single "All I Want".[93] The Mistress II was released on 18 November[94] with a video for "All I Want" premiered hours later.[95] A video for the third single "Jameson" was released on 23 December, and it was announced that an EP of The Mistress II featuring the original and acoustic remixed versions of each of the third singles from the mixtape would be released on 26 December.[96]
In 2015, Sean reunited with fellow UK artists Rishi Rich and Juggy D, restart the Rishi Rich project, together, they released the single: "Freak".
On 5 February 2016, Sean released his first 'official' single since his departure from Cash Money Records, title Make My Love Go, the single featuring Sean Paul who also featured in Sean's 2010 single Do You Remember, the single marked Sean's first appearance on charts since the 2012 single I'm All Yours. Sean also collaborated with various well-known DJs: DJ Antoine, Hardwell, DJ Prostyle, Alex Gaudino, as well as artists Christian Rich, Stafford Brothers and Seeb. The single "Thinking About You" with Hardwell received favourable and positive reviews from critics and audiences.
In 2017, Sean released the singles "Do You Love Me" and "What You Want" featuring Davido. He followed these in 2018 with the singles "Emergency" and "Say Something".
In February 2018, Sean check for the final draft for The Mistress III.
Towards the end of 2018, Sean released four songs: "Need To Know", "Now Or Later", "Say Something" and "Why Why How Why".
In 2020, Sean collaborated with Indian pop singer Guru Randhawa and released the single "Surma Surma". Also, along with Rishi Rich, Sean released a single "Nakhre", also titled as "Eyes on You 2" which reached No.1 on BBC Asian Chart.[97][98][99]
Community work
Sean has worked with
In 2009, Sean performed in
In 2012, Sean became a part of Child Hunger Ends Here campaign along with artists Owl City and Jewel.[104] For this purpose he recorded a song named "Here's Hope"[105] which was available from the Child Hunger Ends Here website. He also appeared in a PETA ad campaign, encouraging potential pet owners to adopt from shelters rather than buy from stores.[106]
Personal life
Sean married singer Thara in August 2009.[107] Their daughter, Ayva Loveen Kaur Jhooti, was born on 13 December 2013. They had a son named Aaryan on 15 August 2018.[108]
Discography
- Me Against Myself (2004)
- My Own Way (2008)
- All or Nothing (2009)
- Neon (2013)
Awards and nominations
- 30 Under 30
- 2009: Nominated (Won)[78]
- UK Asian Music Awards (AMAs)
- 2005[109]
- Best Album (Me Against Myself) (Won)
- Best Urban Act (Won)
- Best Video ("Stolen") (Won)
- 2007
- DesiHits Artist of the Year Award (Won)
- 2008[110]
- Best Urban Act (Won)
- Best Video ("Ride It") (Won)
- 2009[111]
- Best Male Act (Won)
- Best Album (My Own Way) (Won)
- Best Urban Act (Won)
- 2010[112]
- Best Male Act (Won)
- Best Urban Act (Won)
- Best Video ("Down") (Won)
- Best Album (All or Nothing) (Won)
- 2011[113][114]
- Best Male Act (Won)
- Best Urban Act (Nominated)
- Best Video - ft. Nicki Minaj – "2012 (It Ain't the End)" (Won)
- 2010[115]
- Best UK Urban Act (Won)
- Best Single ("Down") (Won)
- Best Male (Nominated)
- Best Album (All or Nothing) (Nominated)
- UK BMI Awards
- 2008: BMI Songwriter Awards ("Deal With It") (Won)
- Channel U Best of British Awards
- 2008: Best Video ("Ride It") (Won)
- 2008
- Best UK Male (Nominated)
- Best R'n'B/Soul (Nominated)
- 2008: Best International Artist (Won)
- Rogers Filmi South Asian Film Festival
- 2009: Music Video Award ("Down") (Won)[116]
- 2009: Best Collaboration ("Down", featuring Lil Wayne) (Won)[79]
Concert tours
Headlining
- Joe Jonas & Jay Sean Tour (2011)
- Asia Tour (2018)
Filmography
- Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), himself
- Sesame Street (2011), 1 episode
See also
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