Sean Paul

Biography

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican rapper, singer, and songwriter. His first album, Stage One×Stage One2000 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search), was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, Dutty Rock×Dutty Rock12 November 2002 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 22 tracks1Dutty Rock Intro2:252Shout (Street Respect)3:443Gimme the Light3:464Like Glue3:545Get Busy3:326Top of the Game4:057Police Skit1:568Ganja Breed3:159Concrete3:5510I’m Still in Love With You4:3311International Affair3:4912Can You Do the Work3:2513Punkie3:3514My Name3:4015Jukin’ Punny2:0216Uptown Haters Skit1:2517Gimme the Light (Pass the Dro-Voisier remix)3:2118Bubble3:4719Shake That Thing3:5420Esa loca3:4721It’s On3:3922Punkie (español)3:35, in 2002. Its single "Get Busy×Get Busy12 May 2003 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Get Busy (album version)3:342Get Busy (instrumental)3:173Get Busy (a cappella)3:434Get Busy (video)4:23" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, as did "Temperature×Temperature17 March 2006 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Temperature (Album Version)3:402U A Pro (Non Album Track)2:593As Time Goes On (Non Album Track)4:53", off his third album, The Trinity×The Trinity26 September 2005 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 18 tracks1Fire Links (intro)0:492Head in the Zone3:553We Be Burnin’3:364Send It On3:385Ever Blazin’3:116Eye Deh a Mi Knee2:597Give It Up to Me4:038Yardie Bone3:139Never Gonna Be the Same3:4010I’ll Take You There3:5611Temperature3:3712Breakout2:5913Head to Toe4:2214Connection3:3115Straight Up3:0616All on Me4:1917Change the Game3:5418The Trinity3:35 (2005).
Paul frequently invokes the nickname "Chanderpaul", originating from the similarity between his first two names and cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul. In the Vice documentary The Story of 'Get Busy' by Sean Paul, when asked "How did you become 'Sean Da Paul'", Paul recalls how others would call him Chan-der-paul, and the name stuck. He then started saying it in shows and recordings.
Most of his albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album, with Dutty Rock winning the award. Paul has been featured in many other singles, including chart-toppers "Baby Boy" by Beyoncé, "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell, "What About Us" by The Saturdays, "Rockabye×Rockabye21 October 2016 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Rockabye4:11" by Clean Bandit, "Cheap Thrills" by Sia, and "Fuego" by DJ Snake. "Cheap Thrills" and "Rockabye", along with Paul's own "No Lie" (2016), each have over 1 billion views on YouTube, with "Rockabye" having reached over 2.7 billion views.

Early life

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on 9 January 1973. His mother Frances, a painter, is of English and Chinese Jamaican descent. His paternal great-grandfather's family, Sephardic Jews from Portugal, emigrated to Jamaica in the 17th century. Paul's father also has Afro-Jamaican ancestry. Paul's father, Garth Henriques, was believed to be descended from Portuguese horse thieves who were fleeing from bounty hunters in a ship that sank in Jamaica.
Paul was raised as a Catholic, although he also attended the Jewish private school Hillel Academy in Jamaica. Several members of his family are swimmers. His grandfather was on the first Jamaican men's national water polo team. His father also played water polo for the team in the 1960s, and competed in long-distance swimming, while Paul's mother was a butterfly swimmer. When Paul was 15, his father was arrested on charges of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison; he was released for good behaviour when Paul was 19.
Paul played for the national water polo team from the age of 13 to 21, when he gave up the sport in order to launch his musical career. He attended Wolmer's Boys' School and the College of Arts, Science, and Technology, now known as the University of Technology, where he was trained in commerce with an aim of pursuing an occupation in swimming. In 1992, Paul worked as a bank teller and enrolled in a hotel-management program, learning the basics of French cuisine.

1994–2000: Early beginnings and rise to fame

In 1994, Paul appeared in Carrot Jetter's music video "Nice Time".
Zachary Harding told his brother, Jeremy, about a singer that he had heard perform live at a small open mic event in Kingston, who sounded a lot like dancehall deejay and toaster Super Cat. Jeremy eventually met the singer when Paul came by his studio to ask for some advice. During the meeting, Paul recorded a vocal over Harding's rhythm track and in the process created the song "Baby Girl". Jeremy subsequently became Paul's manager and producer.
Paul began hanging out at the studio every day, and the pair collaborated on several more tracks. When they recorded "Infiltrate" they decided they had something good enough to get on the radio. As Paul started to attract local attention, Harding began looking after his affairs. He later told HitQuarters that his support of Paul's fledgling career initially led him assuming the roles of "DJ, manager, road manager, and security-guard".
Paul made a cameo appearance in the 1998 film Belly on stage performing. He made a successful collaboration with DMX and Mr. Vegas, "Top Shotter", to the soundtrack of the film.
In 2000, Paul released his debut album, Stage One×Stage One2000 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search) with VP Records. In the same year, Paul collaborated with Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall and singer July Black on the song "Money Jane" from Offishall's album Quest for Fire: Firestater, Vol. 1.

2001–2015: Atlantic Records deal and international success

In 2001, Paul continued his work with manager and producer Jeremy Harding, Paul released a single "Gimme the Light×Gimme the Light1993 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAGimme the Sunshine (original)3:53BFall in Again4:48" after writing and recording his lyrics to the "Buzz" riddim, the single turned out to be a nationwide success in Jamaica and eventually became a worldwide smash hit in 2002, ultimately reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, the early crossover momentum of the single would help Paul secure a record deal with Atlantic Records in a joint venture deal with his label VP Records, the single would then appear on his second studio album, Dutty Rock×Dutty Rock12 November 2002 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 22 tracks1Dutty Rock Intro2:252Shout (Street Respect)3:443Gimme the Light3:464Like Glue3:545Get Busy3:326Top of the Game4:057Police Skit1:568Ganja Breed3:159Concrete3:5510I’m Still in Love With You4:3311International Affair3:4912Can You Do the Work3:2513Punkie3:3514My Name3:4015Jukin’ Punny2:0216Uptown Haters Skit1:2517Gimme the Light (Pass the Dro-Voisier remix)3:2118Bubble3:4719Shake That Thing3:5420Esa loca3:4721It’s On3:3922Punkie (español)3:35 which was released in November 2002. All of its latter hit singles would also receive airplay and rotation on MTV and BET.
In early 2003, the second single "Get Busy×Get Busy12 May 2003 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Get Busy (album version)3:342Get Busy (instrumental)3:173Get Busy (a cappella)3:434Get Busy (video)4:23" was released and would end up topping the Billboard Hot 100 months later, making it Paul's first number-one hit, it was also the first ever dancehall song to top the chart. Dutty Rock became a worldwide commercial success, peaking in the top ten on the Billboard 200, was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and eventually selling over six million copies worldwide. Dutty Rock won the Best Reggae Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004. "Get Busy" was also nominated for Best Male Rap Solo Performance in that year. Simultaneously, Paul was featured on Beyoncé's U.S. number-one hit song "Baby Boy", and also Blu Cantrell's "Breathe" which did not perform well in the United States but was a massive hit in Europe. This album not only further popularized dancehall music in the 2000s, but also helped developed and popularized the genre of dancehall pop.
Paul's third album The Trinity×The Trinity26 September 2005 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 18 tracks1Fire Links (intro)0:492Head in the Zone3:553We Be Burnin’3:364Send It On3:385Ever Blazin’3:116Eye Deh a Mi Knee2:597Give It Up to Me4:038Yardie Bone3:139Never Gonna Be the Same3:4010I’ll Take You There3:5611Temperature3:3712Breakout2:5913Head to Toe4:2214Connection3:3115Straight Up3:0616All on Me4:1917Change the Game3:5418The Trinity3:35 was released on 27 September 2005. The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, breaking records with its first-week sales for a reggae/dancehall artist, eventually going Platinum in the United States and selling 4 million copies worldwide. The album produced five big hits, "We Be Burnin'", Ever Blazin'×Ever Blazin'25 November 2005 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Ever Blazin’3:112Get With It Girl3:06", "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me×(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me2006 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me (radio version)4:042Give It Up to Me (radio mix)4:143Get Busy (From AOL Sessions)2:45" (featuring Keyshia Cole), "Never Gonna Be the Same×Never Gonna Be the Same14 July 2006 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Never Gonna Be the Same (album version)3:392Never Gonna Be the Same (instrumental)3:393Give It Up to Me (new radio mix)4:144Give It Up to Me (instrumental)4:03", and the U.S. chart-topping smash hit "Temperature×Temperature17 March 2006 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Temperature (Album Version)3:402U A Pro (Non Album Track)2:593As Time Goes On (Non Album Track)4:53", making it his third number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Temperature" becoming one of his signature hits. The video of "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me" was featured in the film Step Up in 2006. He was nominated for four awards at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, Hot 100 Single of the Year, and Pop 100 Single of the Year for "Temperature". He also won an American Music Award for "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me", beating Kanye West and Nick Lachey, who were also nominated for the award. "Send It On" from The Trinity featured on the 2005 Vauxhall Corsa advert. Paul often contributes his songs to various Riddim Driven albums by VP Records. In March 2007, he returned to Jamaica to perform at the 2007 Cricket World Cup opening ceremony.
Paul appears in the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY as part of Snoop Dogg's crew and again in the game's sequel, Def Jam: Icon.

Paul's fourth album Imperial Blaze×Imperial Blaze14 August 2009 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 21 tracks · 2 discsDisc 11Intro: Chi Ching Ching0:502Lace It2:513So Fine3:314Now That I’ve Got Your Love3:335Birthday Suit3:266Press It Up3:447Evening Ride3:568Hold My Hand3:269She Want Me3:0610Daddy’s Home3:3111Bruk Out3:2412Pepperpot3:5113Wine Baby Wine3:0514Running Out of Time3:2215Don’t Tease Me3:1916Lately3:0717She Wanna Be Down3:3818Straight From My Heart4:2619Private Party3:3520I Know U Like It3:08Disc 21Seen before interview with Sean Paul talking about his music, inspiration and more ! was released on 18 August 2009. The lead single, "So Fine×So Fine2 June 2009 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1So Fine3:32", which was produced by Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor, premiered on Paul's website on 25 April 2009.
The album consists of 20 tracks including "So Fine", "Press It Up×Press It Up2009 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Press It Up (Radio Edit)3:162Press It Up (Album Version)3:43", "She Want Me", and "Private Party", which are party tracks, and also love songs such as "Hold My Hand×Hold My Hand2010 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Hold My Hand (French version)3:27" (featuring Keri Hilson), "Lately", and "Now That I've Got Your Love", among others. Producers on the album include Don Corleone, Jeremy Harding, and Paul's brother Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques. All the songs of the album were added to Paul's Myspace page on the day of release of the album.
The album spawned eight music videos: "Always On My Mind" with Da'Ville, "Give It to You×Give It to You31 July 2007 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Give It to You3:23" with Eve, "Watch Dem Roll", "Back It Up" with Leftside, "Push It Baby" with Pretty Ricky, "Hit 'Em×Hit 'EmSingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Hit 'Em (street mix)3:352Hit 'Em (radio edit)3:353Hit 'Em3:35" with Fahrenheit and his brother Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, "Come Over×Come Over2008 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Come Over (radio version)2Come Over3Come Over (Cry Tuff Council remix)4Come Over" with Estelle, and also the video of his first single, "So Fine".
Paul appeared in Shaggy's video, "Save a Life", which also includes appearances from Elephant Man and Da'Ville, among others. In an effort to raise money for a children's hospital, Shaggy, Paul, and others had a benefit concert. All proceeds went towards getting new equipment and technology 'For Aid to the Bustamante Hospital for Children'. During the premiere for M-Net's Big Brother Africa: All-Stars on 18 July 2010, he performed his songs "Temperature", "Hold My Hand", and "So Fine".
Paul's fifth album Tomahawk Technique×Tomahawk Technique24 January 2012 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Got 2 Luv U3:182She Doesn’t Mind3:483Body4:114What I Want3:585Won't Stop (Turn Me Out)4:156Dream Girl3:547Hold On4:088How Deep Is Your Love3:209Put It on You3:3610Roll Wid Di Don3:4211Touch the Sky3:5312Wedding Crashers3:01 was released on 24 January 2012. The first single, "Got 2 Luv U×Got 2 Luv U19 July 2011 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Got 2 Luv U", features vocals from American singer Alexis Jordan. The song was written by Paul, Ryan Tedder, and Stargate, who also produced the song.
"She Doesn't Mind×She Doesn't Mind31 October 2011 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1She Doesn't Mind3:48" is the second single from the album. It was written by Paul, Shellback, and Benny Blanco and was also produced by Shellback and Blanco. It was released on 29 September 2011 on NRJ and Skyrock (French radios), and to iTunes on 31 October. Like its predecessor, "Got 2 Luv U", it topped the charts in Switzerland, but it debuted at that spot. Paul appeared on the Never Mind the Buzzcocks episode, which aired on 21 November 2011.
Tomahawk Technique was released on 18 September 2012 in the U.S. The album was nominated for the Best Reggae Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
In 2011, Paul released his first riddim called "Blaze Fia Riddim" under Dutty Rock Productions, his own label.
In 2012, Paul was asked to team up with Congorock and Stereo Massive to feature vocals on their song "Bless Di Nation×Bless di Nation9 October 2012 · SingleSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks1Bless di Nation3:382Bless di Nation (instrumental)3:38".

During 2013, Paul worked on his sixth studio album Full Frequency×Full Frequency21 February 2014 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Riot3:182Entertainment 2.04:223Pornstar3:214Want Dem All3:195Hey Baby3:086Wickedest Style3:527Dangerous Ground3:488It's Your Life3:489Take It Low3:1010Anyday3:2011Lights On3:2312Legacy3:4613Other Side of Love3:0614Turn It Up3:54, which was released on 18 February 2014. The first single on the album, "Other Side of Love×Other Side of Love10 June 2013 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Other Side of Love3:05", was released to iTunes on 10 June 2013. The second single, "Entertainment 2.0", which features 2 Chainz and Juicy J, was released on 25 June 2013. Paul released the official remix to the song on 3 September 2013 with an additional feature from Nicki Minaj. "Turn It Up×Turn It Up11 October 2013 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Turn It Up3:53" was released as a single in the UK on 20 October 2013. It was to be released in Germany on 22 November 2013. "Want Dem All×Want Dem All5 November 2013 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Want Dem All3:18" was released as a single in the U.S. on 5 November 2013. The album features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Iggy Azalea, Brick & Lace, Konshens, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and Juicy J. Also in 2013, Paul was featured on the single "What About Us" by British girl group The Saturdays. The single went straight to the top of the Official UK Charts with over 100,000 sales in its first week, becoming the fastest selling single of the year at the time of release.
In January 2014, Paul was the main international artist at Fiestas Palmares 2014 in Costa Rica. Also in 2014, Paul was featured on the official English-language version of long-running Latin American chart-topper "Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias featuring Gente de Zona and Descemer Bueno. The video for the English version was shot concurrently with the video for the Spanish version in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The English version reached top 10 status in the United States and topping the charts of several other countries.
Paul appeared on the EP Apocalypse Soon by electronic music group Major Lazer, on the track "Come On to Me", which was released as the second single from the album, after "Aerosol Can", a collaboration with Pharrell Williams. He also collaborated with Nigerian singer Timaya on a remix of his song "Bum Bum". An accompanying video, directed by Shutah Films, was released online on 11 April. On 6 July 2015, Paul released the music video for his song "Take It Low" on the album Full Frequency.

2016–2018: New label and commercial resurgence

Paul had already become an independent artist after parting ways with Atlantic Records in September 2014. Under new management of Jules Dougall of Dougall Group and Steve "Urchin" Wilson, Paul enjoyed a commercial resurgence in his career throughout 2016 after being featured on Australian singer Sia's remix version of her song "Cheap Thrills", it topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it Paul's first number-one hit on the chart since 2006. The song was also a global success, reaching number one in more than 15 other countries. It reportedly ended up becoming the most Shazamed song of 2016.
Following this resurgence, Paul signed a new record deal with Island Records in July 2016.
In October 2016, British electronic group Clean Bandit released the song "Rockabye×Rockabye21 October 2016 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Rockabye4:11", which features vocals from Paul and Anne-Marie. It peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, spent nine consecutive weeks at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, and gained the coveted Christmas number 1. The song was a massive global hit in 2017, reaching number 1 in 18 other countries.
In November 2016, Paul cited Toots and the Maytals as inspiration when it comes to his own personal career longevity by saying, "I've seen some great people in my industry, you know, people like Toots... He's up there in years and he's doing it."
On 18 November 2016, he released a new single "No Lie" (featuring Dua Lipa), which served as the lead single from his EP Mad Love the Prequel, which would be released in 2018, making it his first project release with Island Records. The song would eventually become a global phenomenon over the following six years after its release, it became a top-ten hit in 10 different countries and would end up becoming his most streamed song across streaming platforms, the music video, directed by Tim Nackashi, also surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube in April 2022, making it his most popular music video.
One of the few other singles off the EP, "Mad Love", a collaboration with David Guetta, which features singer Becky G, would also make a global impact on the charts, peaking within the top 50 in multiple continents.
In 2018, Paul featured in a bilingual remix of CNCO's song "Hey DJ", alongside American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor, which was released on November 9, 2018, by Sony Music Latin.

2019–present: Crossover to Latin music market and latest projects

In March 2019, Paul collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin on a bilingual song called "Contra La Pared×Contra la pared14 March 2019 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Contra la pared3:442Contra la pared (instrumental)3:44", the song peaked within the top 15 of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, making it his seventh entry on the chart. It was also a major hit in Spain, peaking in the top 10 on the nation's chart and was a top 30 hit in both Colombia and Argentina.
Paul had suggested that Jamaican musicians making use of "hardcore patois", a mixture of English with several languages spoken in Jamaica, create a language barrier that prevents them from becoming successful in the United States and the United Kingdom.
It was announced that he would receive the Order of Distinction (OD) from the Jamaican government on 21 October 2019, "for contribution to the global popularity and promotion of reggae music".
In August 2019, Paul was nominated alongside Drake, DJ Snake, and Snow for the Favorite Crossover Artist category at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards.
In March 2021, Paul released his seventh studio album called Live n Livin×Live N Livin12 March 2021 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1Buss a Bubble (remix)3:092Boom2:593Space Ship3:104Real Steel3:055The Plug3:006Dem Nuh Ready Yet3:237Crazy3:018Schedule3:359Money Bag3:3410Protect Me2:5011Lion Heart (radio edit)2:3912Guns of Navarone (remix)3:5913Danger Zone3:4714Life We Livin3:5815I’m Sanctify (remix)3:3016Everest3:31 under his own label Dutty Rock×Dutty Rock12 November 2002 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 22 tracks1Dutty Rock Intro2:252Shout (Street Respect)3:443Gimme the Light3:464Like Glue3:545Get Busy3:326Top of the Game4:057Police Skit1:568Ganja Breed3:159Concrete3:5510I’m Still in Love With You4:3311International Affair3:4912Can You Do the Work3:2513Punkie3:3514My Name3:4015Jukin’ Punny2:0216Uptown Haters Skit1:2517Gimme the Light (Pass the Dro-Voisier remix)3:2118Bubble3:4719Shake That Thing3:5420Esa loca3:4721It’s On3:3922Punkie (español)3:35 Productions.
Paul collaborated with fellow Jamaican artists Spice and Shaggy for a dancehall single called "Go Down Deh×Go Down Deh30 April 2021 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Go Down Deh2:34". They performed the song live on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Wendy Williams Show. The song was massively well-received worldwide on the internet and was named the "dancehall track of the year" for 2021 by NPR.
In May 2022, Paul released his eighth studio album Scorcha×Scorcha27 May 2022 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1As We Enter0:152Wine Up3:003Scorcha (Hot Peppa mix)2:174Only Fanz2:545Earthquake2:476How We Do It3:027Bouncing3:008Dynamite3:339Light My Fire3:2310Calling on Me3:3911Good Day4:0612Borrowed Time3:2613Pon di Reel3:2414Back It Up Deh (remix)3:2815Bend You Back (6:30 mix)3:1416No Fear3:31 through Island Records.
In September 2022, Paul appeared in season 22 of The Voice as Gwen Stefani's coach advisor.
In April 2023, Paul collaborated on another bilingual song called "Niña Bonita×Niña bonita21 April 2023 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Niña bonita3:07" with Colombian singer Feid, the single peaked within the top 50 of the Hot Latin Songs making it his ninth entry on the chart, it has also become a top-10 hit in both Colombia and Ecuador and a top-20 hit in Peru, Spain and Chile.
In October 2023, Paul received a nomination for Crossover Artist of the Year at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
In July 2026, Sean Paul received two Platinum certifications from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for the singles "Got 2 Luv U×Got 2 Luv U19 July 2011 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Got 2 Luv U" featuring Alexis Jordan and "Do You Remember×Do You Remember14 July 2009 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Do You Remember3:32" by Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul and Lil Jon, recognizing each for exceeding 600,000 combined sales and streams in the United Kingdom. "Got 2 Luv U", released in 2011 as the lead single from Tomahawk Technique, peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and achieved commercial success across Europe.

Business ventures

In 2011, Paul established his own record label, Dutty Rock Productions, along with his production team. In 2017, Paul signed Jamaican artist Chi Ching Ching to the label, making it the label's first signing. In 2022, in promotion of his eighth studio album Scorcha×Scorcha27 May 2022 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1As We Enter0:152Wine Up3:003Scorcha (Hot Peppa mix)2:174Only Fanz2:545Earthquake2:476How We Do It3:027Bouncing3:008Dynamite3:339Light My Fire3:2310Calling on Me3:3911Good Day4:0612Borrowed Time3:2613Pon di Reel3:2414Back It Up Deh (remix)3:2815Bend You Back (6:30 mix)3:1416No Fear3:31, he released his own brand of Jamaican patties called the "Scorcha Patty" along with its hot sauce in partnership with a United Kingdom-based Jamaican restaurant called Port Royal, which was made available for a limited time.

Philanthropy

In 2016, Paul donated $1 million JMD toward Bustamante Hospital for Children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul founded the "Sean Paul Foundation" in 2020, aiding less-fortunate communities in Jamaica with donations of groceries to poor families and distribution of tablet computers to primary schools for students. In November 2025, Paul partnered with Food For The Poor Jamaica and pledged to match $50,000 USD in donations towards emergency relief for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. In December 2025, Paul co-headlined a benefit concert to fundraise money for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

Activism

Paul has spoken out about climate change. In 2015, he attended the United Nations Climate Change conference, expressing concerns over pollution, the coastal erosions of beaches in Jamaica and has said that athletes in the country are having to "run in smog". He has advocated for waste reduction, solar power and the use of electric cars. He collaborated with Paul McCartney, Natasha Bedingfield, Bon Jovi, Colbie Caillat, and various other artists on a single called "Love Song to the Earth" to spread awareness about climate change. In 2018, Paul was named an ambassador for climate change in the Caribbean. In 2022, Paul stated in his efforts to help combat climate change; "I have made the move to make my whole house solar powered. From the water to all the lights, and it runs my studio as well".

Personal life

As a teenager he dated Nicole Wynter, who died from a brain tumour at age 17. She is mentioned in the singer's song "Never Gonna Be The Same×Never Gonna Be the Same14 July 2006 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Never Gonna Be the Same (album version)3:392Never Gonna Be the Same (instrumental)3:393Give It Up to Me (new radio mix)4:144Give It Up to Me (instrumental)4:03" and a photo of her was shown in the music video.
In 2012, Paul married Jamaican television host Jodi Stewart. In August 2016, it was announced that the couple was expecting their first child. On 26 February 2017, Paul announced the birth of their son. Their second child was born on 20 August 2019.