Where is Jay Sean originally from? Where is Jay Sean parents from?

Jay Sean, whose real name is Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, was born on March 26, 1981 in Hounslow, West London, United Kingdom. He was born into an Indian Punjabi Sikh family to parents Sharan Singh Jhooti and Bindi Kaur Jhooti.

Jay Sean debuted in the UK’s Asian Underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Project with “Dance with You”. Jay Sean’s second single, “Eyes on You”, was his first solo effort and became a Top 10 hit, peaking at #6.

He had two UK top 10 hits as a solo artist in 2004: “Eyes on You” at No. 6 and “Stolen” at No. 4. From 2009 up to 2014, Jay Sean was signed to Cash Money Records. Jay Sean was ranked No. 35 in Billboard’s Hot 100 Artists of 2009.

In 2009, Jay Sean’s American debut single “Down” (featuring Lil Wayne) topped the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first solo artist of South Asian origin and the first UK urban act to top the Hot 100.