Chart Performance: Jay Sean

Jay Sean scores his fourth Top 10 in the UK this week, as '2012', his collaboration with Nicki Minaj, debuts at #9.  Below is a list of his Top 10 hits in the UK -

2004 - Eyes On You (#6)
2004 - Stolen (#4)
2009 - Down (with Lil Wayne (#3)
2010 - 2010 (with Nicki Minaj) (#9)

Album Review: Jay Sean - 'All or Nothing'

Because of his show here last Friday, I decided to listen to Jay Sean's album, 'All or Nothing' - and I loved it!  This guy has the pop-R&B sound down pat!  This album has already produced 2 hit songs, 'Down', and 'Do You Remember' yet it still has several good songs in it which could stand a good chart run if released.  However, Jay has already released the first single, '2012', off his upcoming untitled album. So it means, no more new songs from this one.  Anyhow, just for fun, here are some other songs which I deem should be release-worthy -

1.  'All Or Nothing' - I love this song!  The message though is not so positive but I just love the vibe it gives!  This should've been released and would've been a hit, if ever.  He didn't even sing it in his concert last Friday!

2.  'War' - I also love tihs song - a ballad - and it's nice to know that Jay can do both ballads and dance songs equally well.  I don't quite like the title since, again, it's quite negative, but you will love the beat of this song.

3.  'If I Ain't Got You' - another ballad that should've been released!  It really sounds like a hit to me.  Love the way they sing the chorus, and the cool groove it makes!

4. 'Love Like This (Eternity)' - another good song from this impressive set! I like the arrangement, the quick staccato beat in the beginning and how it proresses into the song.

5.  'Ride It' - I love the unique melody they put in the beginning of the song - reflects Jay's Indian heritage - and the song's groove is perfect for its title!

Download of the Week: Jay Sean -'All Or Nothing'

Jay Sean is performing here in Manila this Friday.  Already a certified hit maker, even here, I am looking forward to the show because as I was listening to his 'All Or Nothing' CD, I found out that the guy has produced an excellent pop album!  His collaborations have helped catapult him into the spotlight but his CD also contains some gems which I enjoy. 

Concert Review: Jay Sean, Live in Manila, September 3, 2010, Araneta Coliseum

I didn't expect too many people in the show since there's another show coming up on the 18th with a more exciting line up.  Nevertheless, there was a pretty decent crowd inside the cavernous Araneta Coliseum.  Vic and I decided to get a whole row just for ourselves so we were quite comfortable - munching the tasteless Pizza Hut pizzas while waiting for the show to start.  Luke Mijares opened the show. Not really a fan of him.  The Philippine All-Stars dance set was more interesting and they really showed why they were world-class talents! 

The show was very short, since it started around 9:30 and ended quickly at 10:30.  I actually like his set.  He started off with 'Fire' and proceeded to do most songs from his current album, 'All Or Nothing'.  Between songs, he was very talkative and was very appreciative that he was able to perform here.  The most hilarious part of the show was when he sang 'If I Ain't Got You', a song from his current CD.  Since he wanted to sing the song to someone, he picked someone from the audience.  At first glance, the girl looked pretty and tall with long black straight hair.  Nice!  However, as the camera panned closer, the audience realized that the 'she' was just a beautiful 'he'! - so when Jay flirted with her - hugging her, putting his arms around her - the audience was howling with laughter!  I think Jay got it after a few minutes and realized that it was really a man!!  So he just sang a few bars from the song, politely asked the 'girl' to exit - and did the song all over again.  However, it was fun while it lasted!

The best part of the show was when Jay showed his vocal chops, aping the sounds of the instruments that were being played in a song that a DJ picked for him.  It was impressive and astounding since his voice was solid and clear and not out of tune!  I'm sure I was not the only one impressed with that section of the concert.  There was a lot of dancing too since he did 'Down', and 'Do You Remember' and '2012' - all crowd favorites - and made everyone jump and sing along!