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Date of Birth

1983, Hounslow, England, UK

Birth Name

Kamaljit Singh Jhooti

Nickname

Shaan

Height

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Jay Sean, (born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti on March 26, 1981 in Harlesden, London, United Kingdom; is a British Asian Indian R&B singer. Jay Sean is a stage name that he adapted because his family affectionately called him 'Shaan' and 'J' from his MC name (MC Nicky J). He grew up in Hounslow, which is located near London Heathrow Airport, west of London. Sean started his hobby of rapping at the age of 11, in a hip hop duo called "Compulsive Disorder" with his cousin Pritpal Ruprai. He went to a private boys school and won himself a place at the Barts & the London, Queen Mary's school of Medicine & Dentistry in London to train as a doctor. After two years Jay Sean secured a one million pounds record deal and dropped out to pursue his Musical career.

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Trivia

Is the first Asian R&B singer.

The video for the song "stolen" had an appearance by Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu.

Has often being compared to British singer Craig David.

Where Are They Now

(June 0027) Is in America working on his second album

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