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Jay Sean - 2012 (It Ain't The End)
Producer: J-Remy & Bobbybass
Album: Freeze Time
Label: Jayded/Cash Money/Universal Republic
Incredibly it’s been more than a year since America got Down with Jay Sean’s smash single, but since then the young crooner’s still on the hunt for another hit. While his follow-up Do You Remember fared well in the Booth, it didn’t take off on the charts, an ailment Sean’s looking to remedy on his new track, the pre-apocalyptic 2012. An unabashedly un-tempo track, 2012 recruits regular production tandem J-Remy & Bobbybass to craft a rock-tinged but ultimately purely pop beat that Sean’s fills with the kind of catchy and light vocals a track like this demands. As for the guest feature, Nicki Minaj is far more subdued than she was on Bottoms Up, but I’m sure her haters will still find something to hate. While I wouldn’t suggest anyone actually party like the world’s going to end – if it doesn’t you’ll likely end up broke and with more than a couple diapers to change – I can’t advise against partying with 2012. Jay Sean’s upcoming, untitled album will hopefully drop sometime before the end of the world, which if you’re a believer in the Mayan calendar, means the next 17 months.
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Prince recorded "1999" in 1982 and 28 years later it still sounds as fresh as it did back in the day. Will we be able to say the same thing about Jay Sean's new "2012" (recorded in 2010) in two years? Who knows. But, for now, it should work great in the clubs and at radio.
FYI: Nicki sounds excellent here (but does she really want Wayne free? If he is out her spotlight shrinks.) 
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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This sounds like it would fit perfectly on the radio. I can see this topping the charts. Nicki adds a nice verse to the end, and even though this is a very simple kind of track the catchiness and radio sound will help it overcome that.
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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Clean beats and wonderful vocals & cool lyrics... Party on... :)
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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What do you mean that "Do You Remember" didn't do well on the charts?!?! It got up to number 12 and it went platinum in the U.S. I would say that it pretty good if you ask me.
Anyways, This just seems rushed and has nothing on "Down" or "Do You Remember". |
| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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Sorry, but this is as generic and bland as it gets. Not to mention, I HATE when people acknowledge the end of the world in 2012, seriously, do you guys read the bible?
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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This has been done before, but I don't think its overdone yet. I think this will prove successful. I liked Nicki
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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This will for sure be a hit.
Why Nicki Minaj thoughhhhhhh????? I will admit she had a great flow, but I'm sick of every YM artist saying "free weezy". That sh1t is getting old. |
| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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2012 sounds like another hit single for Jay Sean.
DJ Booth has its info wrong though. "Do you Remember" went #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold 1.6 Million singles according to sound scan. Thats a hit record in my book and 2012 sounds like it will follow its lead. I predict right in the middle of his two previous hits...this one will be a top 5 record. |
| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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I like Nicki on this track..
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Nicki went in on this joint. I can see this having a big impact on the charts, but the lyrics are a bit bland and the topic is a little generic. I can see it having success, may take some time to grow on me.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Another Great Pick Mr. Sean, Its no Down or Do You Rememeber but it will do and He Sounds Good on it and Nicki always sounds sexy to me, do ya ting ma.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Nicki was pretty solid. Nice radio jam to dance to.
But no, it isn't the end of the world in 2012. I will watch the "2012" movie in 2013 and laugh at it after I walk down the street with a sign saying "FAIL" on December 22, 2012. |
| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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This beat sounds like it wants to butt rape the radio it is that corny, I struggled gettin' through it all, surprisingly Nicki (who I've only ever liked in 2 tracks) did the best here, I mean I didn't overly enjoy her but she was clearly the best. Should do OK on the radio but I honestly don't see it going past the top 5
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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LISTEN PEOPLE!! Official Track Name
2012 (it aint the end) It aint about the end of the world. He says "it aint the end of the world". Or "like the end of the world". Its an up-tempo track having fun and not taking life for granted. Embrace every moment. It's just his figure of speech |
| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Lyrics aree awesomee-so is the RnB-ish beat. Soooo radio friendly its not even funny
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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For the record, everyone's right, I should revise and say Do You Remember was a hit, but compared to Down (which was the biggest selling track from a U.K. artist since Elton John and sold six million copies) it's success was moderate. It's the blessing and the curse of having your first song go super, super big. No matter how well you do after, you probably won't ever top your debut.
Anyway, while this is a perfectly fine pop record, I don't think it had the potential to score as big either of the songs mentioned above. And I'm surprised to not see the usual onslaught of hate (Aussie Accents aside) for Nicki here.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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This song is so radio ready! Nice vocals from Jay Sean. Nicki Minaj's part is the best!
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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this has like nothing to do with 2012. but Jay sean is a good artist to mix with. but i dont like him.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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For every person outside the UK, have you tried listening to his old records like Got My Eyes On You, or Stay or Ride It? Because if he was in the US and released them then he would be up there with the Usher of this world with his sales.
For this Nicki Minaj suits it, flow is just as sick as it is on Sweet Dreams Remix. Jay Sean not his best work but yet still solid. |
| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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ehhh
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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you rock man!!!
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Wow folks tough ratings on this one. Give my boy Jay a break. This is a good song. It atleast deserves 3.5 stars.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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I like it....
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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I like it....
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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LISTEN PEOPLE!! Official Track Name
2012 (it aint the end) It aint about the end of the world. He says "it aint the end of the world". Or "like the end of the world". Its an up-tempo track having fun and not taking life for granted. Embrace every moment. It's just his figure of speech |
| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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I liked Nicki on it and that's why I peeped but this shit is way too pop for me
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2010 |
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This could never be a new 'Down', Jay return to studio and do something better.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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One of Jay Sean's best song.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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yeah that's great
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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i love this song its like a feel good summer song Nicki kills it
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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This is the best Nicki verse I have ever heard, she went all the way in.
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Its Ok, But I Would Never Listen To It More Than A Few Times, It's Kind Of Annoying. But It'll Probably Do Well in Clubs.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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My man Jay Sean!
I can see this being another big hit for Jay, even though it is very very corny sounding...should work well in the club... One thing I must point out is Jay Sean sounded so much better when he was sticking to his roots. A friend played me some old school Jay Sean where he was just going in on these sick hindi beats...I thought it was genius! hopefully on this upcoming album we get a couple of joints like that! |
| Posted on Aug 05, 2010 |
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Sounds like it has the same chord progression as Keisha's "your love is my drug." The song could have avoided the pop association by using a synth instead of a guitar during the verses. Other than that, it is very catchy but not what I expected from Jay Sean.
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2010 |
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good club track but somewhat too cheesy for my likin, Minay sounds excellente on this beat...smooth
This shows she defo has talent. |
| Posted on Aug 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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i love it!..yeahhh JAY SEAN is back!
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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NNNOOOO. May i retract my comment earlier! I listened to this song again, properly, and i realised that it is so corny it makes me sick. I oficially give it one star. ARGHH
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2010 |
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This song is going to be big
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 26, 2010 |
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dangg nicki in evry damn thing wtff
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2010 |
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Its actually a good song, the club is going to love this song. banger
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2010 |
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Minaj brings this to two stars. I never understood the hype about this guy, seriously.
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2010 |
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I am in love with Nicki's voice in this song
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2010 |
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I don't delete much off my ipod, usually just let it play out. But Jay Sean is so ridiculously annoying and cheesy here I had to. It's horible. Even Nicki Can't save it. Getting sick of this cheeseball. Weezy should put Lloyd on a bit more.
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2010 |
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Not good at all.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2010 |
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Ugh.
Bye bye Mr.Sean. |
| Posted on Oct 27, 2010 |
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clean beat & vocals are good. dont like nicki much on this track tho
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2010 |
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Definitely feeling, this nice track
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2010 |
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its cool
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2010 |
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YA'LL NEEDA STOP HATIN AND START LOVIN HAHAH THIS SONG IS KUU!!!
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2010 |
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GREAT SONG
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2010 |
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not bad of a song be better if the song was realse in 2012 haa
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2011 |
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Love Songs jay-sean
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2011 |
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this is the best song
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2011 |
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