Tonight (Jay Sean song)
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"Tonight" is a single by British R&B artist Jay Sean. The single was released on 18 January 2009 (iTunes) and 26 January 2009 (CD single), but the music video for the single was released much earlier, on 17 November 2008. The single is the fourth and final single from his second album My Own Way
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, on the back scene at MOBO Awards. Jay explained “It’s always been a dream for me to sign to an American label. And it’s great to be accepted by the best in the game.”
The single includes a remix featuring rapper Lil Wayne
, as Cash Money Records is releasing a remix in order to introduce Jay Sean to the American market. However the remix was canceled, and Sean recorded a new single for the American market called "Down
" featuring Lil' Wayne.
My Own Way: Deluxe Edition was released on 16 February 2009 in the U.K. was set for release in the U.S., however the idea has been shelved and Jay Sean is working on a new album for the American market. The lead single is "Tonight" which was released on 26 January 2009. The album also has 2 additional songs, "Never Been In Love" and "I'm Gone", and 4 additional remixes.
On 21 April 2009, Harj D released a remix for "Tonight", called "Tonight (XS-Bass Remix)". The remix is the first exclusive remix after XS-BASS latest album Amplified which came out in 2008.
My Own Way (album)
My Own Way is the second studio album by British Contemporary R&B singer Jay Sean, released May 12, 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records. Recording sessions took place from 2006 to 2009. Production was handled by Jay Sean and several other recording producers, including Jared Cotter, J remy,...
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History
On 15 October 2008, Jay Sean announced that he had signed with American Hip-Hop label Cash Money RecordsCash Money Records
Cash Money Records is a record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Universal Republic Records as of 2011...
, on the back scene at MOBO Awards. Jay explained “It’s always been a dream for me to sign to an American label. And it’s great to be accepted by the best in the game.”
The single includes a remix featuring rapper Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, as Cash Money Records is releasing a remix in order to introduce Jay Sean to the American market. However the remix was canceled, and Sean recorded a new single for the American market called "Down
Down (Jay Sean song)
"Down" is an R&B-electropop song by British artist 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 UK, the song serves as Jay Sean's lead single from his third studio album. The single features American...
" featuring Lil' Wayne.
My Own Way: Deluxe Edition was released on 16 February 2009 in the U.K. was set for release in the U.S., however the idea has been shelved and Jay Sean is working on a new album for the American market. The lead single is "Tonight" which was released on 26 January 2009. The album also has 2 additional songs, "Never Been In Love" and "I'm Gone", and 4 additional remixes.
On 21 April 2009, Harj D released a remix for "Tonight", called "Tonight (XS-Bass Remix)". The remix is the first exclusive remix after XS-BASS latest album Amplified which came out in 2008.
Formats and track listings
| # | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Digital CD1: Island | ||
| 01. | "Tonight (Josh Harris Remix)" | 3:39 |
| 02. | "Tonight (Crazy Cousinz Remix)" | 5:06 |
| 03. | "Tonight (DJ Shadow Dubai Remix)" | 4:50 |
| Maxi CD/Digital CD2: Island | ||
| 01. | "Tonight (Radio Edit)" | 3:25 |
| 02. | "Tonight (FP Radio Edit)" | 3:24 |
| 03. | "Tonight (Crazy Cousinz Radio Edit)" | 3:22 |
| 04. | "Tonight (Punjabi Hit Squad Remix)" | 4:16 |
| 05. | "I'm Gone (Acoustic Version)" | 4:08 |
Charts
| Charts (2008) | Peak |
|---|---|
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Hungarian Singles Chart | 98 |