Sean Paul Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973), known professionally as Sean Paul, is a Jamaican dancehall rapper, singer and record producer.
I think kids should have a mentor and a role model, but that they shouldn't take one person's opinion to be what we call final assessment or judgment about how life is supposed to be.
My flow follows sometimes what's going on in the hip-hop industry even though I'm speaking Jamaican patois.
I see dancehall reggae and hip-hop as fused together, When I was a kid, they were the two kinds of music that spoke to me and said 'Move!
Every time you think a negative thought, it's one step in the wrong direction, for me.
I love the idea of the street vibe, having folks together, out in the street at midnight.
If you like my music and it brings you emotions whether Joy or Pain, I feel I have done my part to give you insight from my perspective and that it continues. I think music suppose to bring us all together and I am glad I can take you along on this journey.
I like music when it makes you feel.
I've been approached by many different people, but I don't really want to be known as a collaboration dude.
I remember being a bathtub singer. You know, the type that sings and everybodys like, Shut up.
Time Rolls On' is my most political piece so far. It's not on my album because people didn't support it.
I'm still working on my career, still trying to learn from other artistes and develop my skills and my style.
I have carried my Jamaican Flag with pride around the world to share my culture and experience with others because I seek Balance which is what I believe life is all about.
With everything that's thrown at you, whether it be problems at home, problems at work - whatever - basically, if you remain positive, you can see your way out of that.
Music is your own talent and is an important tool. Even if you dont want to be a role model, get ready to be in the public eye. Energy is there, you just have to use it.
I do feel I have a responsibility to the youths. For real.
CAN'T TAN PON IT LONG. . . . . NAW EAT NO YAM. . . NO STEAM FISH. . . . NOR NO GREEN BANANA BUT DOWN IN JAMAICA WE GIVE IT TO YOU HOT LIKE A SAUNA.
I'm a big hip-hop fan since being a kid. It was the first music that spoke to me and made me feel like, 'Yeah. '
I feel like I have things to say. And that's what I'm looking forward to.
Please remember we all come from the same one and we will all return to that one, so there is no reason for fighting.
On 'Sufferer,' I'm talking about the younger generation that has no other option for success than to find a gun somewhere. I try to appeal to them: 'I know you a sufferer, but it doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't expect any better. ' It's a lot different than from what I usually say, like, 'Get busy, shake that thing.