Jay Sean has returned with a song dedicated to cherishing what we have and finding joy in the life around us.
'Happiness Days' was written by Jay along with The Orphanage (Demi, Ariana). A beautifully touching and thought-provoking video accompanies the track was shot with his family in Turks and Caicos.
In an exclusive chat with Asian Voice, Jay Sean spoke about how he conceived the idea of 'Happiness Days'. Sean said, “Ironically, just a month before the world shut down. Word of coronavirus had started and people were nervous. I wanted to write a song that took us away from the madness and noise, anxiety of life and let us soak in the small moments of joy instead.”
Has the pandemic changed him as an artist? “It made me focus on being creative from home. I took to social media in a big way since I had more time not being on the road. Since then my Tik Tok (@jaysean) has exploded and I’m finding it so fun! I’ve been able to connect with fans on a whole new level. I’ve also learnt how to record songs remotely which has been super useful,” Sean explained.
Many of Jay Sean’s songs have appealed to Gen X and Gen Y, and his music somehow always manages to reach them somehow. It's happy, hummable and memorable. When asked what's the key to his process, Sean told Asian Voice, “I always try to stay current. My music has spanned 2 decades now and in that time the sound and style of music had changed a number of times. The key to me is to adapt and evolve with it whilst still retaining your authentic signature sound.
Can we expect a little more Hindi-pop from him in the near future? “I would say so! Watch this space!” he signed off.
Happiness Days is available globally via digital stores and streaming platforms.
