For practically 30-years, Jamaican entertainer Sean Paul (née Sean Paul Francis Henriques) has been blessing our ears with a few of the hottest dancehall tracks of all-time. With hits like “Child Boy” ft. Beyoncé, “Gimme the Mild”,”Give it Up For Me” ft. Keyshia Cole and so many extra—there isn’t any denying that the Kingston-born artist has solidified his place as one of many style’s greats.
Focusing extra on singles throughout this stage of his profession, versus albums, Henriques just lately dropped tracks “Insurgent Time” with Beres Hammond and “Nina Bonita” with Feid. However for him, life as of late is all about spending time with spouse Jodie Stewart and their two younger kids, each born when the singer was in his 40s.
Even with three a long time of performing for followers and hitting world phases, Sean Paul will not be letting up anytime quickly. EBONY was within the constructing for considered one of his newest performances, the place he headlined for Cayman Islands’ Out of This World Fest. The singer and rapper introduced all of the vibes for his set, ensuring to offer followers simply the correct quantity of nostalgia.
We sat down with the legendary performer after his present to be taught extra in regards to the keys to his profession longevity, turning into a father later in life and his Father’s Day plans.
EBONY: You have been on this business since 2004. What do you assume have been the keys to your profession longevity?
Sean Paul: Loving what you do is one thing that may hold you doing it. That’s the key to being completely happy. You may measure success in some ways, but it surely’s not at all times about cash. I wish to encourage others that while you love what you’re keen on, be sure you’re doing it positively and that it does not offend or harm others. I at all times take that into consideration and I believe folks see that in me.
Discuss to me about your Jamaican roots and why it is necessary so that you can share your tradition with the world?
Jamaica is a small territory, however we have had a big impression on the world. From our meals, language, and tradition—I am happy with that. I wish to encourage different Jamaicans overseas to maintain working laborious, however remember the tradition.
If you’re on stage, you at all times be sure to dedicate a track to your kids. What’s fatherhood like at 50-years-old, and what are you most trying ahead to for Father’s Day?
Let me inform you one thing. I actually simply canceled a present that was purported to happen on Father’s Day as a result of I wish to spend it with mi pickney (kids in patois). Fatherhood is a brand new chapter of life for me, you realize, I am somebody who did this late. However, they hold me feeling younger, and remind me a lot of myself. I believe they’re the most effective track I each wrote. It is all nonetheless new for me, but it surely’s such a blessing.
You are considered one of music’s collaboration kings. Are you able to choose a favourite collab of all-time?
I may by no means choose just one. Man, I am simply feeling blessed to nonetheless have my profession and for individuals who heard me and stated, “Man, this man can spit,” and took an opportunity on me. There have been instances once I was the smaller artist. Even now, there are some youthful artists who’ve far more streams than me, however they’re nonetheless taking an opportunity. I simply give thanks, as a result of there’s nothing like simply with the ability to really do what you’re keen on.
What’s coming subsequent for Sean Paul?
I simply launched a collab with Beres Hammond; he is a legend within the music enterprise and from Jamaica. The video drops subsequent week. I’ve additionally been doing lots of Latin work recently. Wanting ahead to placing out just a few singles with a few of the artists from my camp. So simply search for me in your airwaves very quickly!
