Jay Sean`s Album All Or Nothing Has Sold 121,000 In America. Why Is Jay Sean’s Album Flopping In The UK?
British soul singer Jay Sean’ third album ,“All Or Nothing`,` has sold 121,000 copies in America. He is signed to Cash Money Records in the United States. Cash Money needs to promote Jay Sean more because the man has two top ten hits on billboard that`s incredible!
I think the sales are okay since Jay Sean`s album was released on November 23rd 2009. I hope Jay Sean`s album sales pick up in the USA.
His real name is Kamaljeet Singh Jhooti and he abandoned a career in medicine to become a pop star.
Some people say Cash Money Records has changed Jay Sean’s appearance to look more American and less South Asian.
For instance, Jay Sean’s hair and musical style has changed. One argument is, Jay Sean can’t incorporate South Asian music if he is trying to appeal to an American market. However, critics say Jay Sean’s first two albums reflected his South Asian heritage and he should continue fusing South Asian music with R&B.
Jay Sean’s hair is now a low fade.
It appears as though Cash Money Records is trying to make Jay Sean appear more racially ambiguous to look more like an African-American or Latino man?
Jay Sean`s success is incredible for multiple reasons. First, Jay Sean is the first British South Asian singer to have a number one hit on the billboard charts! Jay Sean`s single “Down“ is still in the billboard`s top ten! His second single, “Do You Remember” has sold 903,625 the single has been certified gold in America.
Second, Jay Sean`s success challenges a lot of racist and sexist stereotypes about South Asian male sexuality. Jay Sean is gorgeous, intelligent, and yes sexually attractive. In North American pop culture, South Asian men are finally being represented as being sexual men and not as asexual.
Third, I think Jay Sean`s success will help people to learn more about South Asian culture.
Jay Sean is very proud of his heritage of his Punjabi heritage and he discusses his heritage a lot in interviews. However, I think Jay Sean realizes he does not want his heritage to define his identity.
Kalpen Suresh Modi`s success in the Harold & Kumar film series has helped to change the perceptions Americans have about South Asian men sexuality.
However, at least Jay Sean has sold over 121,000 in America because I am shocked his album is not selling at all in England!
Wow I am very surprised!
Jay Sean has a strong following in the UK he is a huge star in England. Why aren’t the British people supporting him?
His first two albums were very successful in the UK reaching gold and platinum status. Jay Sean’s first album 2004’s “Me Against Myself” was certified gold in the UK sold 100,000. Jay Sean continued his success in India he sold over 2 million of his debut CD.
His second album “My Own Way” was very successful in the UK selling over 300,000 copies.
I thought the British people would be proud of him?
Is there a Jay Sean backlash going on in England?
His first single “Down” has been ceritfied multi platinum in the United States selling over 3 million copies. Down did manage to reach number three on the UK singles chart his biggest hit in the UK.
I have to admit, Jay Sean`s album cover should be a bit more sexy.
Anyway, `Down“ also reached number one in the United States so I am not suggesting Jay Sean isn`t doing well because he is. Jay Sean is the first British urban singer to have a number one single in America.
For example, Robbie Williams is very popular in the UK & Europe but he has never achieved Jay Sean`s success in America. Jay Sean`s second single “Do You Remember“ also reached the top ten on the billboard charts at number ten.
PS. Buy Jay Sean`s album it is available in record stores!
8 responses to “Jay Sean`s Album All Or Nothing Has Sold 121,000 In America. Why Is Jay Sean’s Album Flopping In The UK?”
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Gayblackcanada 
He’s not selling in the UK for two reasons:
1. When stars blatantly market their music for the US market, it’s off-putting. It’s like Britain was just a stepping stone. Usually the star fails and comes running back e.g. Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue.
2. Sometimes the music America loves Europe hates. That’s why Beyonce was smart when she did Beyonce vs Sasha. Beyonce is for Europe and Sasha is for Europe. I haven’t heard Jay Sean’s music in years, but if he’s got Lil Wayne on it now then it must’ve changed. I guess fans don’t like the new sound.
Even though he’s had two big hits, he’s still new. He’s going to sell more than established people like Ashanti and Nelly’s last records. I’d be happy with that.
Hello, I agree that different markets have a predilection towards different forms of music. I guess Canada is different. In Canada, the opposite is true here we criticize our artists that don’t make it big internationally. The difference for Jay Sean is he is actually making it in America.
We take pride in Shania Twain, Alanis Morrissette, Deborah Cox, Celine Dion, k.d. Lang, Barenaked Ladies because they made it in America.
Although, I have to admit in Canada, the Canadian media hate Nickleback but that’s another story lol!
Maybe Jay Sean’s record company should of released an album specifically for the UK market? I just wonder if some British people are jealous of Jay Sean because he’s making it in America?
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It’s all hate they can’t take it the whites and the blacks. Indian kid who looks better, can sing better and is now more successful. All you Jay haters die! die! die! Kid came from Southall became a world wide superstar now everyone kissing his ass!!!
Banana do you really believe the British public hates Jay Sean? I never thought about it? Maybe you have a point? But why would British black and white people hate one of their own? Jay Sean is amazing this young British man made it in America he has two top ten hits! Maybe the British people are just jealous of his success? Maybe you do have a point. I think it is sad though that his own people the British are jealous of his incredible success.
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