Jay Sean: 'Maybe'

Released on Monday, Apr 28 2008

Published Wednesday, Apr 16 2008, 18:30 BST | By Nick Levine | 4 comments

He's often overlooked in favour of newer, hipper urban stars, but there's no denying the loyalty of Jay Sean's fanbase. After a three year chart absence, and with precious little airplay, the British Asian R&B singer very nearly cracked the top ten with 'Ride It' back in January, stalling at number eleven. So near, yet so far, eh?

'Maybe', his follow-up single, is a slushy R&B ballad in the Ne-Yo/Mario vein. With its souped-up bassline, sugary chorus and twinkly, eighties-style keyboards, it's sure to sound great booming out of a BMW convertible on a scorching summer's day. Sadly for Sean, this isn't quite enough. Though well-crafted in a 2004 kinda way, 'Maybe' sounds a tiny bit dull next to the gleamingly modern British R&B being made by Taio Cruz at the moment. You haven't heard of him? Well, he's a newer, hip...

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Anisa, Luton, on July 17th, 2008
i love jay sean

Leah, London, on April 21st, 2008
I disagree....yesjay sean track would sound great booming out of a bmw but the song is deep and meaningful....definetely more than anough. i think its an excellent comeback tune and love every element of the song itself. vERY WELL CONSTRUCTED, BEAUTIFULLY SUNG...WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR IN A SONG. brilliant....10/10

Udvika, South Africa, on April 21st, 2008
I think Jay's original and his songs have depth... it's not everyday you hear a song that's sung from the heart...

JP, London, on April 18th, 2008
It's alright I suppose and I concede and suppose it isn't very "gleamingly modern" when you compare it to Taio Cruz. I've definately heard of him, yes, most definately but I'm pledging my allegiance with Jay here because he's better looking and he makes marginally better, thoroughly average music too. Sorry Taio.