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Neon - Jay Sean (2013 album)
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Release date: July 23, 2013
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Mars Ft. Rick Ross
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Release date: July 23, 2013
Neon is the fourth studio album by British R&B singer Jay Sean, scheduled to be released on May 21, 2013, on Cash Money Records & Universal Republic. The confirmed guests, as stated by Sean during a live Ustream include Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross
Background
Jay Sean began working on his fourth album and second with Cash Money Records under the name Freeze Time in July 2010. At the time, he stated that he had completed roughly 75 percent of the album and that guests included Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Nicki Minaj. Sean also co-headlined with Joe Jonas on the Joe Jonas & Jay Sean Tour with JoJo as the opening act.. Sean released a mixtape titled The Mistress in September 2011 and a Japan exclusive album titled Hit the Lights in January 2012. But in February 2012, during an interview with Clevvermusic, when Jay Sean was asked about his long delayed fourth studio album then he said "Let me tell you what happened with, Freeze Time. I curse myself with it because it got frozen in time and didn't come out." He further added "and guess what, I've changed the name and scrapped it; I'm done with Freeze Time; I'm over Freeze Time. The album is coming out which is done, finito, in a few months". In another interview with TCNJ Signal, He revealed the name of the album, Worth It All. In February 2013, Jay Sean announced he would be changing the title of the album from Worth It all to Neon.
Recording and Production
In July 2011, During an interview with Rap-Up TV, Jay Sean told about the next album and working with Pharrell. He said "We did three songs together over the last couple of weeks for my new album". He further praised Pharrell saying "While music is changing so much, he’s keeping up with the trends, but he’s still making sure he doesn’t let go of what makes his music his music. It’s got that unique Pharrell sound."
In February 2012, Jay Sean told Diana Madison of HollyscoopTV about the collaboration with Lupe Fiasco. He further added about the collaboration with Pitbull on the track "I'm All Yours" which also served as the first single from the album.
In July 2012, Jay Sean told MTV News about his second single of his upcoming album. He mentioned a collaboration with Afrojack. The song is said to be titled "So High" and should act as another club banger. Sean further stated "The song 'So High' is just ridiculous. Afrojack is such an amazing producer," he said. "Again, he lives in the clubs. He knows what works. So when it comes to actually producing, he knows what's gonna have an impact in the club".
In October 2012, Jay Sean released an EP available only in Australian iTunes with the three singles and an exclusive bonus track "Patience".
Promotion
The first official single from the album was announced to be "I'm All Yours", which features rapper Pitbull. The song had its radio premiere on April 18, 2012. The track was officially released to US radio on May 22, 2012 and digital retailers on May 29, 2012. The song peaked at 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song's best performance was in Australia where it peaked at 13 and was certified as Platinum.
On July 20, 2012, "Sex 101", featuring Tyga was released on iTunes as a promotional single from the album. The album consists of a remix version of the original "Sex 101" which is part of Sean's "The Mistress".
The second single of the album was called "So High", which was produced by Afrojack and was released on October 17, 2012.
Singles
In February of 2013, both the previous singles were announced to just be buzz tracks and that the first official single from the album was titled "Where You Are" and would be released on March 19, 2013. The song has already leaked to YouTube and is available to listen as of February 2013. The official music video for "Where You Are" premiered on Fuse on March 21, 2013. It officially impacted U.S. Mainstream radio on March 19, 2013 and will officially impact U.S. Rhythmic radio on April 30, 2013. On May 17, Sean premiered the second single, "Mars" which features rapper Rick Ross.
Background
Jay Sean began working on his fourth album and second with Cash Money Records under the name Freeze Time in July 2010. At the time, he stated that he had completed roughly 75 percent of the album and that guests included Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Nicki Minaj. Sean also co-headlined with Joe Jonas on the Joe Jonas & Jay Sean Tour with JoJo as the opening act.. Sean released a mixtape titled The Mistress in September 2011 and a Japan exclusive album titled Hit the Lights in January 2012. But in February 2012, during an interview with Clevvermusic, when Jay Sean was asked about his long delayed fourth studio album then he said "Let me tell you what happened with, Freeze Time. I curse myself with it because it got frozen in time and didn't come out." He further added "and guess what, I've changed the name and scrapped it; I'm done with Freeze Time; I'm over Freeze Time. The album is coming out which is done, finito, in a few months". In another interview with TCNJ Signal, He revealed the name of the album, Worth It All. In February 2013, Jay Sean announced he would be changing the title of the album from Worth It all to Neon.
Recording and Production
In July 2011, During an interview with Rap-Up TV, Jay Sean told about the next album and working with Pharrell. He said "We did three songs together over the last couple of weeks for my new album". He further praised Pharrell saying "While music is changing so much, he’s keeping up with the trends, but he’s still making sure he doesn’t let go of what makes his music his music. It’s got that unique Pharrell sound."
In February 2012, Jay Sean told Diana Madison of HollyscoopTV about the collaboration with Lupe Fiasco. He further added about the collaboration with Pitbull on the track "I'm All Yours" which also served as the first single from the album.
In July 2012, Jay Sean told MTV News about his second single of his upcoming album. He mentioned a collaboration with Afrojack. The song is said to be titled "So High" and should act as another club banger. Sean further stated "The song 'So High' is just ridiculous. Afrojack is such an amazing producer," he said. "Again, he lives in the clubs. He knows what works. So when it comes to actually producing, he knows what's gonna have an impact in the club".
In October 2012, Jay Sean released an EP available only in Australian iTunes with the three singles and an exclusive bonus track "Patience".
Promotion
The first official single from the album was announced to be "I'm All Yours", which features rapper Pitbull. The song had its radio premiere on April 18, 2012. The track was officially released to US radio on May 22, 2012 and digital retailers on May 29, 2012. The song peaked at 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song's best performance was in Australia where it peaked at 13 and was certified as Platinum.
On July 20, 2012, "Sex 101", featuring Tyga was released on iTunes as a promotional single from the album. The album consists of a remix version of the original "Sex 101" which is part of Sean's "The Mistress".
The second single of the album was called "So High", which was produced by Afrojack and was released on October 17, 2012.
Singles
In February of 2013, both the previous singles were announced to just be buzz tracks and that the first official single from the album was titled "Where You Are" and would be released on March 19, 2013. The song has already leaked to YouTube and is available to listen as of February 2013. The official music video for "Where You Are" premiered on Fuse on March 21, 2013. It officially impacted U.S. Mainstream radio on March 19, 2013 and will officially impact U.S. Rhythmic radio on April 30, 2013. On May 17, Sean premiered the second single, "Mars" which features rapper Rick Ross.
Where You Are
Mars Ft. Rick Ross
Who's waiting for this album?
Didn't see a thread so I made one!
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