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Sean Paul

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Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 239 reviews

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Biography by Steve Huey

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul began scoring hit singles in Jamaica starting in 1996 and thereafter steadily began attracting international attention, eventual breaking into the pop mainstream in 2002 with Dutty Rock. Born Sean Paul Henriques on January 8, 1973, the multi-ethnic Paul (his parents had Portuguese, Chinese, and Jamaican blood) grew up comfortably in St. Andrew, Jamaica, his mother a renowned painter. He was a skilled athlete, excelling in swimming and especially water polo, playing for the Jamaican national team in the latter. Although his education was enough to land a prosperous career, dancehall music remained Paul's first love, particularly crafting rhythm tracks. He became a DJ after he began writing his own songs, patterning his style largely after Super Cat and finding a mentor in Don Yute; he also found contacts in several members of the reggae-pop band Third World in 1993, which helped open up business connections.

Paul released his debut single, "Baby Girl," with producer Jeremy Harding in 1996; it proved a significant success, leading to further Jamaican hits like "Nah Get No Bly (One More Try)," "Deport Them," "Excite Me," "Infiltrate," and "Hackle Mi." In 1999, Sean Paul started to make inroads to American audiences; he was first commissioned to collaborate with fellow dancehall hitmaker Mr. Vegas on a production for rapper DMX; titled "Here Comes the Boom," the song was included in director Hype Williams' film Belly. Also that year, Paul scored a Top Ten hit on the Billboard rap charts with "Hot Gal Today." Unfortunately, Paul had a very public falling out with Mr. Vegas over the packaging of the latter's remix of "Hot Gal Today"; still, it didn't slow Paul's career momentum, as he played the Summer Jam 2000 in New York City, the center of his American popularity. That fall, Paul released his first album on VP Records; the sprawling Stage One collected many of Paul's previous hit singles and compilation cuts, plus a few brand-new tracks. 2002's Dutty Rock and 2005's The Trinity were extremely successful. Both albums peaked in the Top Ten of the album chart and featured a handful of mainstream smashes.

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Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 239 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Turn up

    by Jc on 5/17/24The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit

    Sean paul for sure made sure we had a party atmosphere in there! Played all the hits and had great interaction with the crowd. Would go again!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Sean paul rocked

    by PrettyBritty on 5/17/24The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit

    To many pre sean paul openers, was tired once concert started

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!

    by Val on 5/17/24The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit

    Sean Paul concert was amazing!!!!! The energy was high, I didn’t sit down the whole night. This was my first time attending a concert at The Filmore, and I was impressed with the view considering we didn’t have floor seats.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sean Paul

    by JG on 5/17/24The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit

    Thoroughly enjoyed the concert. Getting in and around was easy and the show was amazing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, we have fun together with my friends.

    by Amy. on 5/17/24Echostage - Washington

    10 over 10. Great show and we had fun times an amazing time with my family. Love to see him again.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Over hyped

    by Bee on 5/16/24Echostage - Washington

    I was really excited to go to this concert, but it did not live up to the expectations. For starters, Sean was late 1-2 hrs. In that time there was other artists who were performing but in this tour he was supposed to be the only headliner so not only was it misleading but also I and so many others in the crowds were waiting for Sean just for him to show up hrs later and not even play some of his bangers. Over all pretty disappointing, wouldn’t recommend

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    It wasn’t terrible

    by CynSha on 5/15/24Echostage - Washington

    Sean Paul was as great as he is on any track. My girl and I noticed however, that the band messed with a lot of the riddims so the vibes were thrown off. We noticed time after time that the crowd was standing still from what appears to be confusion when the band was playing something other than the beats that were are used to.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Terrible

    by My experience was awful he did not play any of the songs he was supposed to on 5/15/24Echostage - Washington

    My experience was terrible he did not play the songs he was supposed to don’t waste your money

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Sean Paul Burnt Echostage Down!

    by Kwest on 5/15/24Echostage - Washington

    I didn't care for the warm up acts but when Sean da Paul hit the stage it was crazy. He lit that place up and was non stop energy. Hit after hit after hit there was no down segments to his show. Even when he played slower tempo songs like "Still in Love"the place was still vibin. I make it a point to see anyone who's anyone and I knew SP at echostage was destined to be Epic. I saw him back in October 2023 at the Fillmore Silver Spring and that show was stellar also, but sound and lighting at Echostage took it to a different level. SP is worth every penny if you go ready to party, if you're the sit and be entertained type don't waste the space in the venue you're just in the way!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Did not enjoy

    by Srod on 5/15/24Brooklyn Paramount - Brooklyn

    First, we booked the VIP Balcony at this venue. Unless you get there first you cannot see anything at all. Then the opening acts were terrible and weird. The main artist came out at least 1.5 hours after the start time. We left after 4 songs. On the plus side, the staff at the venue were really nice and helpful.