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    Jay Sean
    Jay Sean - Number One in America - 12 Oct 09

    Jay Sean has made US chart history by becoming the first British-Asian artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with his single 'Down' , featuring rapper Lil Wayne. How has he done it?

    How has a lad from Hounslow become the first British-Asian artist to top the American charts? What makes Jay Sean so special? We talk to those who have been with him fron the beginning - people who know him- first played his music and those now getting to know him in the USA.

    Has Jay Sean cracked Amercia? Or is it just the beginning? "It looks like it's happened overnight but his been going seven years and his been in America all over the country grafting, grinding away." -  Rob Stuart from 2 point 9.

    This is the story of Jay Sean on BBC Asian Network Report Special. 

    Presenter: Adil Ray
    Producer : Nicola Humphries & Perminder Khatkar.

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      Raveena USA
      I am so glad Jay Sean is doing so well in the States. I love Jay Sean, not just because he's fricking gorgeous but because his music is really good. He's the best r&b artist out there, for me best artist full stop haha and out of anyone else, he deserves success. Big time success! Ride It is my favourite song ever and wow, way to get rid of those racial barriers! Come to Seattle :) and i really hope his next album does great here!

      Ray, Luton
      I remember seeing Jay @ The Cafe De Paris is London many years ago. Lemar was headlining for a MTV BASE special. Jay came on and the crowd wanted more! Good luck to you JS! "Ride it" is still one of my faves!

      Jolna, London
      A INDIAN guy going to USA it is the proudest moment for all Indian people. I love u Jay keep going nothing can stop u know.

      Sundeep Bristol
      I think Jay has worked pretty hard so therefore he deserve's to be number 1 sooooonnnnn.

      Varundeep Singh
      JAY SEAN's songs are just heart touching........good luck bro for your album ALL OR NOTHING.....n your song WAR is really awesome

      asleigh
      Jay is fitt love him lots

      maiam khan bloton
      I love Jay new song donw it so cool i love ya jay

      Ammara, Edinburgh
      Jay Sean is really really good, he deserves to be on the top charts, i love Jay Sean, his gotten reallly far and he'll get more further. His songs are amazing, ii love each and every song of his. To meet him would be a dream come true. His music is very good , one of the best artists at the moment. im crazy about his newest song Down , nearly everyone does , even people who dont like him , I LOVE JAY SEAN !

      Kasim milton keynes
      If it weren't for Rishi Rich you wouldn't so sucessful plus put some bhangra in your music

      sikh london
      That song was wicked

      naz blackburn
      if it wernt 4 adil ray playing his music with the help of rishi rich and juggy d it would have tuk jay sean longer 2 make it this big, wel dun guys. Still remember the first acoustic lounge with rishi, juggy n jay it wer d bst. keep it up dilly

      Waqaar Hussain Ravy
      Put The Song On I wana jiggy wiggy boy

      Jay Dee
      Big up Jay sean!!!!!Love from East London Bro,U'v been a big influence from the begining bro,all da way from the time "Dance wid u" hit britian. May god bless you and may your career keep flowing higher and higher.King of Rnb...Peace

      Priya wolverphamton
      it is good that he is number 1 , his parents shall be so proud of him! but i think 241 is bettter, with their album 241, check out dem on www.241music.net or www.myspcace.com/241online or desi-box 241!

      P**i Bo, Bristol
      he is sik, ya no, giv im sum cred, he jus mayd it big, but nt 2 4get rishi rich he deservz sum cred aswll but bigupp 2 jay sean doin it big 4 brit asians init....BRAAAPPPP!!!!!!

      taariq bristol
      if i had a time machine i would go to 1999 because i was ill at the new menelium

      sue manchester
      baby r u down down down down down, dooown dooown, even if da sky is fallin down, wow wow jay sean is roockin :D

      nafiesa, stoke
      bst sng ever in the worldallways listen 2 it its AMAZING

      henna....birmingham
      0MG....i abs0lutely l0ve jay sean and h0pe 2 see m0re 0f him s00n.....hiz c0me a far way and just h0pe him the best 0f luck...i l0ve him......x

      ashleigh lally barwell
      jay is awsome love him i reken he shuld get bak wid rishi n juggy kus they were the best days in it i still love him though

      naveed iqbal pakistan lahore
      jay sean iz best singer in the world yes yes... i like him

      Zazzu, Leeds
      omg! im totally in love with him! he is such an amazing guy! id LOVE to meet him! is he ever coming back to Englanddddddddddddd?!!!!. .

      tanbumpopeeehead
      jay sean is the best ever

      kashmir lall
      im not surprised hez soooo awsome

      Fayyaz Riaz, Glasgow
      WKD Jay Sean #1 in USA. Done all asians proud. More #1's on the way from USA & UK!!!!Good luck n keep up the fantastic work!!!!! May god give success!!! Peace Bro!!!!!

      JaYs BrOwN eYeD gAl, Hounslow
      well done jay!!! love u. ur hot!

      Graciee Baybii Cambridge (:
      Jay Sean is my idol ... he is justt well .. i cnt explain how muchh i love him ;) ....i listen to his music 24/7 ... he needs to come to cambridge and perform at the junction :P .....<3

      Kunal, London
      The man has immense talent and is representing true British Asian flavour! I am proud of him breaking through to the top of the US Charts and will hopefully open the door to many more great British Asian artists!

      prabs
      absolutley love jay sean, and not just for his looks either!!! He deserves all the best, he's worked hard for where he is now, and I respect him as an individual, and really proud of him becoming no.1 as a british asian...big up!!!!!!

      Zaphrina Edinburgh
      Love Jay Sean =) Come To Edinburrgh ;) Braaap Ilu X

      england danyal
      i just have 1 wish to make can i see jay sean some time pleazpresented by dayal, aged 12, IN MANCHESTER

      Trav from Edinburgh
      much respect to Jay Sean for his efforts and success. I'm sure he'll make a great role model for other young britasian hopefuls. All the best to him. Trav

      G
      JAY SEAN IS THE BEST!

      trishna
      i luvv yuu jay sean <3

      rashad, London
      Asian network should support more artists like Jay! Im sure there are alot of talented singers out there. just dont have jay's money behind them.hes done well for himself and i wish jay all the best with new album.jay hooooo

      Raju Southall Vala, Juggys Gwandee
      Proud of the man they call J Sean, aint ashamed to admitt, done our whole community proud !! 1st entertainer to keep it real, kept the dream alive, worked hard and smashed the US ! Put our little pind on the map for all the right reasons !Hairs stood on end when I heard the news !Well done J

      harjan
      jay is they best

      Toobzy fwom newport(south wales)
      i think that jay sean is amazing..i mean WOW OMG...im a big fan :D i know all the words to all of his songs :D:D:D:D:D:D.....not forgetting hes prettyyyy good lookin common admit itt you luvz him tooo.. and i think that hez done more than a good job getting himself where he is now...well done jayy luvv yhoo...luv fwom Tooba a.k.a Toobzyy..xxx

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