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3.9 ( 134 total votes )
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.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 8, 2009
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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 Jun 01, 2009 |
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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!
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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I love this track, it very popish and fresh. Great summer track, should blow up!
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 187 |
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It's okay, I like : )
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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yea this song is mean o loved it but it isnt original but weezy kills it again
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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nice track jus need a lil more lil wayne 2 make it a banger.......
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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iz dis backstreet boys?? :-D
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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I know this isn't for everyone but damn, I CANNOT stop listening to this. It's been on repeat all day. So Catchy.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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i like this!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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I actually think its ok but i like the other song with birdman featuring jay sean where his vocals sounded better!!
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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Catchy Ass Song. Gonna be a summer hit!
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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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 |
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ugh? yea I fast 4ward dis str8 2 weezy but he cudnt save this ish either
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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this is ok, has that pop radio sound to it. not really for me but still has a certain appeal. OK for me.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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DIZ SONG IZ DA SHIT....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
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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this is great and like r&b people from foreign because they are good.A
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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not that bad ,not what i usually like ,man weezy is everywhere,ths track is straight up pop muzik
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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this hot
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  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
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2009 |
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this is great
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2009 |
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solid track!
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2009 |
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? 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 |
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hot
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2009 |
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i agree, lil too backstreet boys
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2009 |
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a lil bit to boy band sound but it deff. a next hit, Wayne puts all of it together to make it a banger
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2009 |
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ok, voice is on point
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2009 |
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This song is bangin,especially for the girls ,getem wayne!!!
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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Damn this songs sexy...also listen to "ride it" hot hot hot track !
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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Jay sean is fresh. love the beats and tunes overall put well together. Lil wayne i guess came together on this one. (radio Tune)
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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