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Sean Paul

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself on Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Gender:
Male
Born:
1-8-1973
Birthplace:
Kingston, Jamaica
Birth Name:
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques
AKA:
Movin Easy, City Kitty Controller, S Peezy, Di gal dem overall
Sean Paul Henriques was blessed with life on the 8th day of the first month, 1973. Hailing from a heritage rich in creativity - his mother is a renowned Jamaican painter - legend has it that his paternal ancestors were horse-rustlers, fleeing Portuguese bounty hunters - shipwrecked on Jamaica during a daring escape. Sean Paul's lineage derives from a myriad of cultures - his descendants trodding from such ancient civilizations as Africa, China and Europe.

Schooled at such esteemed learning institutions as Wolmer's, Hillel and Bel-Air, Sean made sure he furthered his education

… More before pursuing his musical destiny. Whilst at school Sean excelled at sports - representing his country in swimming and water polo at many international events. He went on to study for hotel management at UTECH, before finding employment in a bank - "counting other people's money!" he jokes. Whilst very thankful for the privileged position his hard-earned education had furnished, the Dancehall bug had bitten Sean and there simply was no cure.

When he was thirteen his mother had given him a "Å little thirty-dollar keyboard. I remember thinking this was all I needed to make dancehall rhythms!" Sean reminisces. Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Major Worries and a whole heap of hip-hop artistes made up Sean's musical preference as he worked his DJ apprenticeship. After attracting attention on the mic at local block parties and barbeques, Sean made use of his links with Third world band members Cat Coore, Bunny Rugs and Carrot Jarret: they introduced him to the professional side of the business and encouraged him to exercise his talents further. Dancehall pulsing through his veins, Sean honed his craft until he came to voice his debut single - "Baby Girl" for producer Jeremy Harding's 2 Hard Records label in 1996. The song was a bombshell and blasted the way for many more hits - "Nah Get No Bly", "Deport Them", "Infiltrate", "Excite Me", are amongst the tunes which have helped establish Sean Paul as a major force in the Dancehall arena. As the millennium closed, Sean was requested to combine with the MOBO award winner Mr. Vegas and multi-platinum selling rapper DMX for the soundtrack of "Belly" - Hype William's 1999 blockbuster movie. "Hot Gal Today" - also a combination with Mr. Vegas went on to attract further international attention - it was voted number twelve in SPIN magazine's Top 20 singles of the year, and left a great number of fans expecting, if not demanding, an album from Sean.

"Stage One" is Sean Paul's phat-and-dutty long playing joint that answers the cries of the fans. "Stage One" is an eclectic mix of old and new tunes, breaking new ground with it's enhanced CD format - enabling Sean's fans to access exclusive footage, photos and fillers. Always an experience not to miss on stage, Sean will undertake an extensive tour, as he showcases "Stage One" around the globe. Still finding time and energy to dunk on fools on the basketball court in his spare time, Sean has also launched his Bassline Records label with co-partner Daniel Abbot, having just released their first rhythm - Titanium 2000. Despite all the hype surrounding Sean Paul, the DJ remains with grace - "It humbles me to know that I can get through as a DJ because I had the opportunity in life to do the bank thing. Some people can't get them life there. So me haffi give thanks for what I have and I try not to make anyone feel negative at all, because even the slightest thing can make someone feel negative. And positivity is something that always drives me and the music I create."

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    10 Perfect
    Seany my man! :P hide show

    This guy is very awesome! His style is very hot and about his accent ... man, that really is great :D I liked him from the first time I've heard him. And the simple fact that he's Jamaican makes him hot :P. In spide of how much I like him, I never saw him singing :(, i mean, I've never been to a concert of him and this is really devastating.
    I hope in the next future that I'll catch one of his concerts. What can I say more about my favourite singer?! I just like him a lot and his albums are great! He deserves what's better!

    Hey Sean kiss ya and love ya!

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    didinuta Added Jun 7, 2007 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    S.P. - "Well, I man a true born Jamaican"... hide show

    Hmm, I LOVE his voice SO MUCH!
    ..."Girls them a page me waan fi raise me
    True me write nuff tune and drive them crazy.
    Well I man a true born Jamaican
    Ready fi the girls them inna every situation"...

    He is talented, with clever eyes... what else? I think he should have been a bigger star. Anyway I hope we'll hear new singles and albums. To Sean Paul: GOOD LUCK!

    Is he married? I didn't find such information in Internet. heey, it can't be 'coz he is 33, as far as I know. It is the best age for the man like Sean to create family. I'd like to know as much as possible abt this person. Am I his fan? YEP!

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    Seyrios Added Jun 12, 2006 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    He is hot and talented and hot and funny and so so hot! Stupid fake trivia!!! hide show

    I hate what this website said about Sean. I read that stupid Trivia that said he was recently arrested in Jamaica for cussing on stage, and I will never believe that. No no that is a bunch of crap! His music is clean! Sean Paul is a good guy and if I ever read any more false crap about him, I will not be very happy. And another thing, that's not trivia, that's news, and I believe it's false. Jeez if it was true, he'd be in jail now and not releasing singles! Come on people! Get real! He's too cute, talented, and way too nice to get arrested!

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    tgray19 Added May 30, 2006 All my reviews
 

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