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Jay Sean - Down ft. Lil Wayne

Jay Sean
Artist:Jay Sean
Title:Down ft. Lil Wayne
Featuring:Lil Wayne
Producer: J Remy & BobbyBass
Album:My Own Way (US Edition)
Label:Jayded/Cash Money/Universal Republic
Twitter:@jaysean
Website:Jay Sean's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.9
Total Ratings:       133

Likely inspired by the success of Kevin Rudolf‘s winter ‘08-‘09 anthem Let It Rock, Birdman has been hard at work building Cash Money into a multi-genre behemoth.  One of this scheme’s key players is Jay Sean; hailing from the London suburb of Southall, he’s already released two successful albums in the UK, and has now set his sights on stateside success.  Though some in the US may recognize him from his guest appearance on Birdman‘s Written On Her, newly-released single Down represents his first foray into the American spotlight.  Over J Remy & BobbyBass‘s pop-friendly beat, Jay lets his lady know that he’ll be there for her through thick and thin; Lil Wayne steps in to provide moral support on the back end, letting listeners know he’s “down like the economy!” Fans on both sides of the pond are sure to find plenty to love about Sean’s U.S. debut, On My Way, which is set to hit stores sometime late this summer.


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Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  32121
The production is nothin special, the melody is nothin special, but the track is catchy. The guy has pretty good vocals, the repetition of "down" will have many singin along, and although Wayne is gettin a little boring it wont hurt to have him featured on the back end. Take it for what it is, a solid pop record.


Posted on May 31, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  32121
Agreed, very solid pop record. Jay is HUGE overseas, so I think he will have a difficult time seeing that same success stateside. My favorite British singer is Craig David, who is a multi-platinum artist in the U.S., but even he has struggled to keep up his buzz.
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Posted on May 31, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  43211
The production is solid and I like Jay Sean's vocals throughout the song. The repetition of "Down" definitely makes the hook catchy and Lil' Wayne always helps out well on features. The vibe of this song is perfectly designed for the mainstream...definitely be a radio hit! Im diggin this!


Posted on May 31, 2009    

Joe92
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Total Ratings: 409
Rating:  54321
this is definitely my favorite song right now. its so catchy and wayne kills his verse. Jay should definitely have some longer verses, but i still really like this joint


Posted on May 31, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
Yeah, I liked this a lot. I know I always say my favorite stuff is the underground music (which is definitely true) but sometimes I love these radio tracks. It was very catchy and Jay's vocals sounded great to me. Wayne was solid and Drumma Boy brings a tight production, which is expected.


Posted on May 31, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1181
Rating:  32121
I love this track, it very popish and fresh. Great summer track, should blow up!


Posted on May 31, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1177
Rating:  43211
Best track on the booth today. Production is tight from Drumma Boy & Sean has got some good vocals. The addition of Wayne on the track should mean that this track will get some spins on the radio


Posted on May 31, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  14321
Not for me. this is kinda corny for my taste. Fast forward to weezy... na this is not for me. It can work, but its just backstreet boyish. No way


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

Georgia Girl
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Georgia Girl
Total Ratings: 178
Rating:  32121
It's okay, I like : )


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  32121
I really enjoy Sean. Although I agree that its an uphill battle trying to catch the same success in the US, I'm pulling for the underdog. Nice pop track


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  43211
This definitely gonna be a hit for the ladies!...
Another good beat from Drumma Boy & Jay plays his part effortlessly ... it will be a international banger, also in India for sure ... cos here they are crazy bout Jay Sean & Weezy gonna get his fame on with dis here in India & dat upcomin joint with Madonna fo sho! (90% of the DJs i know bumpin "Lollipop" doesnt have half a clue whose song it is) ....


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  32121
i thought wayne was gonna go way too hard to be on this but hes sounds very bubblegum-ish, very catchy but i dont really get it

@Z i always get so much sh!t bout bein a craig david fan, glad 2 kno im not runnin solo on that


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

MrAuckCity
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Total Ratings: 40
Rating:  43211
yea this song is mean o loved it but it isnt original but weezy kills it again


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

smoke26
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smoke26
Total Ratings: 60
Rating:  32121
nice track jus need a lil more lil wayne 2 make it a banger.......


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

croatia
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Total Ratings: 193
Rating:  14321
iz dis backstreet boys?? :-D


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
I know this isn't for everyone but damn, I CANNOT stop listening to this. It's been on repeat all day. So Catchy.


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
Total Ratings: 861
Rating:  43211
i like this!!!!


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  32121
Dunno bout this one, mixed feelings throughout this track. Not bad; but because of my ignorance of some songs (like these)- I will get bored of it. As i'm writing this I'm thinking whether this should in rotation or not ... anywayz another splendid track which was brought DOWN pretty well. I'll stick my first choice rating.


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 587
Rating:  21321
I actually think its ok but i like the other song with birdman featuring jay sean where his vocals sounded better!!


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

S.P-ICE
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S.P-ICE
Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  54321
Catchy Ass Song. Gonna be a summer hit!


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

celebrity09
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  32121
The song was pretty well done by Jay...if u heard his previous songs..he is always big on vocals...so its nothing new....but..the whole song somehow is catchy
and the lyrics of Lil Wayne is simply a blast...


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

JayPeeEf
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JayPeeEf
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  21321
ugh? yea I fast 4ward dis str8 2 weezy but he cudnt save this ish either


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

damnative
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damnative
Total Ratings: 77
Rating:  21321
this is ok, has that pop radio sound to it. not really for me but still has a certain appeal. OK for me.


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

juliabaybay5
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
DIZ SONG IZ DA @*#$!....DIZ MA FAVORITE SONG......DIZZZ JOINT RITE HERE IZ SO DAM FLI.....JAY SEAN HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE IMA KEEP WAITN 4 NEW SONGZZZ...DUCEZZZZ


Posted on Jun 01, 2009    

Konlive
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Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  54321
this is great and like r&b people from foreign because they are good.A


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  21321
not that bad ,not what i usually like ,man weezy is everywhere,ths track is straight up pop muzik


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

SoSo89
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Total Ratings: 110
Rating:  32121
I agree with Z, Craig david is my favorite British R&B Singer. It's hard to keep up a buzz in USA espcially if your from another country. as far as this song go's in rotation.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Gaspinader
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Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  32121
radio stations everwhere are gonna be playin this like crazy. he has that boy band sound with lil wayne who puts a fire verse as usual. even though i heard it twice and the 2nd time it sounded boring, its gonna top charts. its like everyone from overseas blows up over here. and big ups to cash money for the diversity in the record label.


Posted on Jun 02, 2009    

Konlive
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Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  54321
this hot


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

frozilla33
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frozilla33
Total Ratings: 385
I like it, sounds a little like that Colby guy but a little less boy bandish. Lil wayne is tolerable on this one. I find I can only tolerate his verses if there on a pop beat now. Jay seems talented, I could see this on the radio but I'd prefer a different rapper on here than lil wayne. Put Flo Rida on and then we got a radio hit haha


Posted on Jun 03, 2009    

SpliffTiff
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jun 04, 2009    

Konlive
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Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  54321
this is great


Posted on Jun 05, 2009    

brownthug69
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jun 06, 2009    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1170
Rating:  32121
solid track!


Posted on Jun 07, 2009    

miss c
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miss c
Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  43211
♥ this song!!
just a good ol' r&b track
=)

plus, does wayne ever miss??
I dont think so!
♥ wayne!
3.5


Posted on Jun 08, 2009    

wilmz
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Total Ratings: 1
hot


Posted on Jun 09, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  21321
i agree, lil too backstreet boys


Posted on Jun 09, 2009    

DJ P
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Total Ratings: 13
Rating:  43211
a lil bit to boy band sound but it deff. a next hit, Wayne puts all of it together to make it a banger


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

dj greatness
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  21321
ok, voice is on point


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

sofxnwut
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
This song is bangin,especially for the girls ,getem wayne!!!


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

cmrepose
Rating:  43211
Posted on Jun 16, 2009    

wademania
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  43211
Damn this songs sexy...also listen to "ride it" hot hot hot track !


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

iPOD -BAYBEE-
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Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

Ap General
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Total Ratings: 26
Rating:  32121
Jay sean is fresh. love the beats and tunes overall put well together. Lil wayne i guess came together on this one. (radio Tune)


Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
Total Ratings: 393
Rating:  43211
Banger. Although perhaps the use of Auto-tune on this song is kind of unnecessary, it still sounds fresh. Jay Sean has been the man for a while now in terms of hot R&B, so i expect big things from his US debut. Oh yeah, Wayne was good too! 'Honestly im down like the economy'. Niice


Posted on Jun 20, 2009    

MattyG
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Posted on Jun 24, 2009    

d3babs
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jun 24, 2009    

cdcj
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

So Sick Wit It
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Total Ratings: 112
Rating:  32121
jay sean is indian so i have to rate this at least a 3, me being indian too lol weezy kills it im mite consider gettin this song cuz of him


Posted on Jun 28, 2009    

VK9893
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Posted on Jun 28, 2009    

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