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Jay Sean - Say Yeah
Artist: Jay Sean
Featuring: Lupe Fiasco
Producer: OFM
Album: The Mistress
Label: Jayded/Cash Money/Universal Republic
Triple-threat musician Ryan Leslie notably opened his 2008, hit record Diamond Girl by exclaiming “They tried to put me in a box.” Since we know that Leslie is not a contortionist it is easy to deduce that his comments refereed to society’s (or more specifically, “the industry”) obsession with pigeonholing artists. Nearly three years later, it sounds like Cash Money resident crooner Jay Sean has experienced some of those same exact feelings. Though new mixtape track Say Yeah doesn’t begin with Sean making pointed comments about the sound or style of his newest work, it is clear that he has decided to change things up. Here the London native retains his longtime production collaborators OFM (made up of J Remy, Bobbybass and Khaled), but instead of sticking with the club-oriented and pop-centric stylings of past singles 2012 or Hit The Lights he opts for a more upbeat, R&B feel. Along for the ride on Say Yeah is emcee Lupe Fiasco, whose own anti-industry sentiments have been well documented over the past five years (see Lasers). Can’t wait for the November release of Sean’s sophomore domestic release, Freeze Time? Well, you’re in luck. The brand new The Mistress mixtape drops for free download on Tuesday.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on September 19, 2011
Listen to More: Jay Sean , Lupe Fiasco , R&B/Pop, Hitmaker Written by DJ Z
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What do we have here? An upbeat, R&B record from Jay Sean? No club-ready synths? No call out hooks trying to bowl over Rhytmic station MDs? I'll take it!
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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Im liking this... it kinda has an usher feeling to it lol
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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This is early 2000s R&B right here, reminiscent of early Musiq Soulchild or Glenn Lewis. It seriously took me back, why doesn't Jay Sean cater to the urban crowd more often?
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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this is what we need to bring R&B back to its former glory with the likes of Usher, Joe, Craig David etc
L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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Jay sounds so classy on this one, and thank God it's not made for the clubs. And he made an excellent pick with the guest.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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agreein wit dillon_68 . . took the words from my mouth before I said 'em
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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I've been listening to this ALL weekend. Sounds like the music I grew up on.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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This is classic RnB right here....
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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It sounds realy timeless. I like it.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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Nice to hear Jay more on the R&B side of Pop/R&B.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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R&B greatness combined with the lyrical heavyweight Lupe Fiasco, what more can you ask for in a very humble track in my honest opinion?
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| Posted on Sep 10, 2011 |
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I'll be frank. I'm really not feeling this song right now. However, I just know that in a week this song will be at the top of my most played list. It has a really chill groove that kind of reminds me of some of the songs off of MJ's Invincible album. Now if only Jay Sean could come off a little more energetic on his background and harmony sections.
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2011 |
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I wasnt feeling this on, sorry Jay sean, maybe next time for me.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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ll take this
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2011 |
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another ok by my local native Sean. I'm sorry all his beats sound the same and are either hit or miss. Lupe gives this track a nice contrast.
*Bab!V!ta* is defo right, this has an Usher feelin. |
| Posted on Sep 14, 2011 |
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Not feelin this one really. It's not bad but I feel like there's not much special about Jay Sean's voice. He's a good singer but Ive never found him to be that entertaining. When I hear his voice I keep thinking the word "generic." Lupe was average at best on this one too. The beat wasn't amazing but it was a decent throwback to an R&B sound not unlike the '00s.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2011 |
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Not a huge fan but I love seeing Jay Sean change up his style of music. Keep it up Sean!
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2011 |
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jay sean is on a hot streak now. been a big fan of this guy not for so long since I thought he was one of "them" till I heard some other nice tunes from him. but he gives something lots of us have been missing for a while. keep the goods comin jay sean!
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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Absolutely LOVE IT
The Mistress on repeat since its release=) Canada Loves you Jay |
| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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Absolutely LOVE IT
The Mistress on repeat since its release=) Canada Loves you Jay |
| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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I Love You Jay
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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YOU GO JAY SEAN!
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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simply owsum ... superb !! Jay u seriously Rockzzz
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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Lovee Itt!!!xx
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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nice track! now all jay sean gotta do is PROMOTE! YMCMB gotta help him! and make a GOOD VIDEO!
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2011 |
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Dont Change your Style Jay as Someone here Suggested.Your Style is Different Than Others And thats What Makes you Jay Sean..Do what your Heart tells you.Your Fans will Love It.
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2011 |
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wow powerful
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2011 |
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I like the style of this jam, faster paced R&B jam. It has all the characteristics of a hit track.
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