With tracks like We Be Burnin and Temperature, Sean Paul ensured that he was nominated for a wide range of awards in 2006.Sean Paul is one of the most iconic figures of the modern music industry, becoming a worldwide phenomenon during the 2000s and beyond.Widely credited for bringing the Dancehall genre to an international stage, Sean Paul has always maintained his Jamaican roots, right down to his characteristic accent.
That being said, Sean Paul is one of the few Jamaican artists to recognize the potential of worldwide fame, especially in the US. To make international stardom more viable, Sean Paul has made the Jamaican slang and dialect more accessible to the average listener. Aside from mainstream popularity, Sean Paul has won considerable praise from critics. Most of his albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards, and Paul took home the coveted award for his 2002 album, Dutty Rock. Early Life: Sean Paul Ryan Francis Enrique was born on January 9th of 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. ![]() Sean Paul also has Chinese heritage from his mother, who is a painter. He was raised in a Catholic family in a largely athletic family, as many of his relatives have represented Jamaica in various swimming events. Sean Paul himself played water polo for the Jamaican national team until the age of 21. Indeed, Sean Paul was initially dead-set on a career as a professional swimmer, and this was his aim when he attended the College of Arts, Science, and Technology (although he also studied commerce). As it turned out, however, Sean Paul was destined for a career in music and soon gave up his swimming career when he started to become a popular reggae artist. Career: Sean Pauls music career began in the mid 90s when he started collaborating with another artist and producer called Jeremy Harding. Initially, Sean Paul simply hung around the recording studio and sought advice from more experienced artists. When he recorded Baby Girl, however, most onlookers knew that he was something special. Harding and Sean Paul then collaborated on Infiltrate, which achieved significant radio play time. ![]() Produced by VP Records, the album featured a host of other Jamaican dancehall artists. Ultimately, the album failed to make an impact on an international level but it was a step in the right direction. ![]() Sean Paul backed this up by collaborating with Beyonce on her track Baby Boy. Suddenly, Sean Pauls music was playing just about everywhere. Dutty Rock is considered one of the first true examples of Dancehall fusion, which is a mix between dancehall music and pop music. Photo by Gareth CattermoleGetty Images) Proving that he wasnt just a one-hit-wonder, Sean Paul returned to mainstream music with his next album, The Trinity.
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