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'My Own Way' is the second album by British RnB star Jay Sean. Mixing slick RnB, hip hop and desi beats, this album picks up where 2004's debut 'Me Against Myself' left off. Production duties are undertaken by Rishi Rich, Timbaland, Brian McKnight and The Underdogs amongst others. This is a fresh and confident follow up and includes the singles 'Ride It' and 'Maybe'.

About the Artist
Hounslow-born Jay is the first to admit he didn't set out to be a star. Despite rapping in pre-pubescent hip-hop duo, the delightfully-named Compulsive Disorder, at just 11, his early years followed a fairly conservative route But, it was whilst juggling both his music and medical ambitions that Jay's first self-penned track, `One Minute,' was passed on by a friend to a producer , who in turn invited Jay to the studio for an impromptu performance in front of his managers, 2Point9. Jay's debut single `Dance With You,' released in '03 and peaked at number 12 in the UK charts, it established Jay as a serious new talent. His debut album `Me Against Myself' consolidated expectations and went on to chart within the UK top 30, with further singles (`Eyes On You' and `Stolen') hitting numbers 6 and 4. Average may not be the best word to describe Jay. To date he has sold over 300,000 albums worldwide in mainstream outlets and across S.E. Asia his debut went 5 times platinum. As well as touring internationally in over 100 major cities across 4 continents, Jay has set up his own production company Jayded - a joint venture between himself and management company/record label 2Point9. Why the decision to go it alone? "It was the typical situation - you're being pushed in one direction (by a major label) when I'm the one on the front-line having to justify my actions. As soon as indie-rock had been mentioned in a conversation, I just thought get out of here before I'm shoved on stage as the next David Gray." With influences including Musiq Soulchild, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and Robin Thicke, Jay couldn't be further from the Babylon babbler. `My Own Way' was recorded in New York and London, and uses the production talents of J-Remy (Fabulous, DJ Clue) and Duro (Mariah Carey, Jay Z, Mary J Blige, Pharrell Williams). "I've brought a lot of r&b stylings to the front." says Jay. "With this album I have focused heavily on the songs". "Lyrically, there's social commentary on tracks such as `Good Enough For You,' which debates the problems of mixed-race relationships," says Jay. "There's also an insight into my feelings about the music industry and how I've been treated. But I didn't want to make an issue-heavy record." New single `Ride It' (released 14th Jan) features fresh new British production team Sampson Productions, along with top-notch production from New York posse J-Remy and Duro. "Like a lot of my material, it's based on what I get up to when I'm out and about," says Jay. "It refers to the games people play across the dancefloor - how you can catch someone's eye and accept a challenge that lasts the rest of the evening."

5 Reviews 5 star:  (2) 4 star:  (3) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Very good attempt, 13 May 2008 By  F. Hassan "Asian Nas" (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Okay, gonna keep this short and sweet; Good attempt from Jay, could benefit from some rap contributions, 'cos in my opinion, his tracks scream out for rap contributions! Because I'm not a massive fan of RnB, I prefer it to have some rapping, which is why I feel his album hasn't got enough depth for me (I can't stress enough about this being my opinion!) I'm sure a lot of Jay Sean fans will love this, as will RnB fans. Me? Well, overall it's a confident return from the Asian. Very good, hope he releases another in the future. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden gem, 1 Nov 2008 By  Daniel Hamvas "agressive zen-master" (Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I usually don't like albums by any artists, because there is a few good tracks, and the rest is rubbish. Well, with this one - it's almost all perfect tracks with a couple that's only 8/10. Make sure you listen to this. It's something that the radios haven't played to boredom - but it's just as good, if not better. I wish the artist would get picked up even more - as he would rightfully deserve, for this is mature, quality R'n'B material. I think it ranks among the best. Why? I can't tell. If I could, it would mean it fits a scheme. It doesn't. It's just good. Listen to it, and You'll know what I am talking about. If I ever chose someone to be the fan of, it would be Jay Sean for this album (even though the first one, "Me against myself" was great as well). The guy deserves credit - and You deserve quality music. You do the math! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, 1 Sep 2008 By  Lillie2374 "lillie2374" (Ipswich) - See all my reviews Never heard of him till I heard Ride It accidently on iTunes, but after buying his album, I am impressed. His voice is gorgeous, very smooth and light (ooh, sounds like a yogurt), and the songs are easy to listen to without all that 'I'm heartbroken' rubbish on every one. There are a couple of tunes that are about love lost etc, but he sings it in a way that it doesn't annoy or get you down. Some one said that he needed more rap on this album, I'm unsure why really. I love rap music, there isn't much music I don't like (apart from Madonna and Dido) but it has it's place. Too much creeps into songs that don't need it and it only serves to break up an otherwise great tune. This was great as it is, easy listening, some upbeat, some ballad, but none which were whiney and suicidal. HURRAH!!!! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 5 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 and a Half Stars! Jay Sean's new album is definately for the RnB fans out there, there are some deep lyrics on it - its slightly different to his previous album and he has shown that he has grown... Read more Published 13 months ago by D 4.0 out of 5 stars Star, a legend in the making Jay Sean's first album had a few good tracks but since then he has developed tremendously as a writer and this album is set to be a huge success in the RnB world! Read more Published 14 months ago by Camilla Lea Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 5 customer reviews...

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