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1. First and foremost congratulations on the return of Jay Sean, the music, the lyrics and the video.
Thanx its great to be back!
2. It's been 3 years since the albums music etc, apart from touring, major label headaches what else have you either learnt or matured in your mindset & character
That in a job like this, my career is usually in the hands of others...my producers, my management, my label, my pr, my radio and tv pluggers, marketing, video directors, photographers etc..so I soon realised that I needed to handpick my team and work with the people that I have a great rapport with and those that love the project and will want to work it as hard as they can. So I set up my own label with my management - 2point9, so that I could be in control of all these factors.
3. From your own personal opinion why is it that there is a big problem with majors and why their is a lack of Asian talent at the forefront, as this has been said many times before from football, Olympics television and so on (Brit Asian Perspective)
I just think the music industry is evolving, record sales have declined because a lot of people download illegally for free. There were days when a single could sell a million copies because there was no other way to buy it, now a successful single might only sell a max of 100,000. So majors are watching their money. Many have merged or changed their deals so that they take a percentage of live income. The model is different now. This has allowed independent labels such as my own, Jayded records, to compete. As for Asians the time will come. Only 40 years ago we were packing sausages at meat factories for a living, slowly mentalities have changed and we are more prevalent in media..it can't happen overnight. The opportunities will come and times have already started to change.
4. You have a great fan following, we love you (ahem) the people love you and are admired by many, is there anything that you still have to achieve that you haven't done so
Haha. Thankyou. Of course. In my head, I have only just begun. I wish to take my music and my name to the levels of the Eminems, the Ushers, the Justin Timberlakes etc. To be up there performing at the Grammys, and to take it as far as I can. I am very happy with what I have achieved so far, but I have a long way to go.
5. We were at the UK AMAS recently, congrats on the double awards, but also more importantly was your speech (apart from the performance), you were very grateful appreciative and also came out and told everyone that you had spent money from your own pocket to achieve what you do, this was fantastic and seriously something that should educate people to understand more... can you elaborate on the message let the people know why
I believe in myself. I love what I do, and its the only thing I know. It makes me happy- writing and recording and performing RnB music, and I won't let anyone hold me down or take away my dream. I knew I had a very loyal fanbase that would support me and so I took control of my future, because no one will care about me more than me!
6. Maybe - the new video and single from yourself, already playlisted on the ShitzNitz video player, personally I like this video and the track as it brings out a more RnB flow and style. Is there going to be anymore videos?
Thanx! Of course! the video for "Stay", the 3rd single is already done and ready for u guys once the time comes! (Personally, its my favourite thing I've ever done)
7. It's good to also see you back to the London boy looks with the short hair and so on, how comes with the big change from the other hairdos and the mullets you had before? I think shorter hair is better do you agree?
Thank you very much! I prefer it too! Its good for the soul not to spend an hour styling your hair in the mornings!
8. How are you perceived within your family? How do your family take to you? As we all know Indian families tend to be big as Italian families with extended aunts uncles cousins and nephews, what kind of things do they say to you when they meet up?
Its always strange when u have a big family reunion and people want to take photos of u and ur like "ummm..but I'm ur cousin..." Hahahahha. Okay well its not quite as bad as that...but the extended family do get happy to see you and of course everyone is really proud.
9. What words of advice and encouragement would you give to those who want to get into music and get your status?
Don't let anyone rob you of your dreams, so go for it, BUT be realistic, its not easy in this industry, its a tough game and there's a lot of rejection and hurt, so be thick skinned, work hard at it, and believe in yourself.
10. Finally, you know this interview is going out to a global audience from different musical backgrounds, what would you like to say to them?
Thanx so much for your support and I hope u all enjoy the album! Its called "My Own Way" and its out on 21st April!!!
Interview by Jaz Kaur (ShitzNitz - Team)
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