Down

Jay Sean

About Down

"Down" is a song by British singer Jay Sean. The song was released in North America as his debut single from his first album there, All or Nothing. In other markets, including the United Kingdom, the song serves as Jay Sean's lead single from his third studio album. The single features American rapper and label mate Lil Wayne and is produced by J-Remy and Bobby Bass. "Down" is the seventh-best selling single of 2009 and has been certified Platinum in several countries. The song went on to sell six million copies in the United States and received a large airplay on radio worldwide. The track was released to US radio on 31 May 2009 and digital retailers on 30 June 2009. "Down" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the issue dated 17 October 2009, unseating I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas after their 14-week reign at number one. This made Jay Sean the first British act to score a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" in 2008, and the fourth British act overall in the 2000s decade. The song also made him "the first UK urban act ever to top Billboard's Hot 100", and the first British act to have reached number one in the United States and not in the United Kingdom with a song since Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" in 1995. It was also the best-selling single by a British and European male artist in North America since Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" in 1997, and the first by a British Asian artist since Freddie Mercury in 1980. 


Year:
2009
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Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Even if the sky is falling down, down, down

You oughta know, tonight is the night to let it go
Put on a show, I wanna see how you lose control
So leave it behind cause we have a night to get away
So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape

So baby don't worry, you are my only
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down
You'll be my only, no need to worry
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Even if the sky is falling down down down

Just let it be, come on and bring your body next to me
I'll take you away, hey, turn this place into our private getaway
So leave it behind cause we have a night to get away
So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape (So why don't we run away)

So baby don't worry, you are my only
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down
You'll be my only, no need to worry
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Even if the sky is falling down

Even if the sky is falling down like she 'posed to be
She gets down low for me
Down like her temperature, cause to me she zero degrees
She cold, over freeze
I got that girl from overseas
Now she my Miss America
Now can I be her soldier please
I'm fighting for this girl
On a battlefield of love
Don't it look like baby cupid sendin' arrows from above
Don't you ever leave the side of me
Indefinitely, not probably
And honestly I'm down like the economy, yeah

So baby don't worry, you are my only
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down
You'll be my only, no need to worry
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Baby are you down down down down down, down, down
Even if the sky is falling down

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Jay Sean

Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, better known by his stage name Jay Sean, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, beatboxer and record producer. He debuted in the UK's Asian Underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Project with "Dance with You", which reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003. This led to him being signed to Virgin Records and having two UK top 10 hits as a solo artist in 2004: "Eyes On You" at #6 and "Stolen" at #4. They were included in his critically acclaimed debut album Me Against Myself which, though only moderately successful in the UK, sold more than two million copies across Asia and remains his most successful album to date. Alongside the Rishi Rich Project, Sean was a pioneer of Bhangra-R&B fusion, which his debut album helped p… more »

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Written by: Jay Sean, Dwayne Michael Carter, Jared Cotter, Robert W Larow, Jeremy Skaller

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Bucks Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Down" by Jay Sean is mainly characterized as a pop electronic R&B, a blend of three major music genres that appeal to a diverse range of music lovers.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant commercial success worldwide. It not only debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it was also the first song by a British artist to reach number one in the U.S. since "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt in 2006.
Collaboration
"Down" is not a solo effort. It features popular American rapper Lil Wayne, which contributed to the song's popularity in the United States.
Album Release
This song is part of Jay Sean's third studio album "All or Nothing" which was released in 2009.
Sales Accomplishment
"Down" was awarded quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over four million copies sold.
International Success
The song also found success internationally, reaching the top 10 in many countries including Canada, Australia, and Jay Sean's home country, the United Kingdom.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "Down", published on YouTube, has over 220 million views, demonstrating its popularity and impact on digital platforms.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Best Male Video at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. It was also nominated for the Favorite Music Collaboration award at the 2010 People's Choice Awards.
Influence
"Down" has considerably influenced the music industry as it broke the monotony of American artists dominating the Billboard chart, proving British pop acts can also breach the American market.
Streaming Milestone
The song currently has over 200 million streams on Spotify, demonstrating its enduring appeal to music listeners around the world.
Cover Versions
The popularity of the song led to numerous cover versions by other artists and bands, each adding their own unique twist to the hit track.
Special Edition
A special version of "Down" was released featuring the vocals of Leona Lewis, a fellow British artist and popular singer.
Song Message
Lyrically, the song promotes an undying commitment to a loved one, promising to never let them "down".
Collaboration History
This track marked the second time Jay Sean collaborated with Lil Wayne, the first being on the song "Hit the Lights".
Moved Labels
The release of "Down" marked Jay Sean's first single after shifting to Cash Money Records from Virgin Records.

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