Sean Paul

Sean Paul, a renowned Jamaican dancehall singer, and rapper is completely embedded in the global mainstream music scene. He erupted onto the stage in the early 2000s, with popular party club anthems like "Get Busy" from his Grammy-awarded album Dutty Rock, and the chart-smashing "Temperature". His most popular track "Rockabye" released in 2016, featuring him alongside Anne-Marie, boasts of over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify. Encapsulating his music prowess, Sean Paul enjoys over 11 billion streams on Spotify to date.

Born as Sean Paul Henriques on January 9, 1973, the multi-ethnic artist has Portuguese, Chinese, and Jamaican forebears. Despite a background that might well have led to a prosperous career in sports or academics, Sean Paul was most fond of dancehall music. He started his career as a DJ after creating his rhythm tracks and later, found great success in songwriting, inspired significantly by other renowned artists.

Sean Paul's breakthrough journey to American audiences began in 1999, elevating his career from a significant success following his debut release "Baby Girl" in 1996. The 2002 release of his second album Dutty Rock featuring hit singles like "Get Busy," "Gimme the Light," and a duet with superstar Beyoncé, "Baby Boy", launched him into an unwavering fame. The multi-platinum album topped charts in Canada and the U.S. yielding him a Grammy award for his commendable work.

Maintaining consistent successful releases ever since, Sean Paul has collaborated with artists like Sia, Clean Bandit, Pharrell Williams, Enrique Iglesias, Major Lazer, among others. His 2018 EP Mad Love: The Prequel became a major hit with songs featuring artists Dua Lipa, David Guetta, and Becky G. Throughout the following years, and leading up to his newest 2022 album Scorcha, Sean Paul's discography include a lineup of singles and collaborations, leaving a mark on an audience from different generations. Despite his impressive strides in the music industry, Sean Paul's love for dancehall music remains the heart of his contributions, making him a revered symbol of the genre.