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Trivia
Birth name: Sean Paul Henriques
Date of birth: 8 January 1973
Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Nickname: Zion Lion, King of Israel
Sean Paul has Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandfather, Sephardic Jewish heritage from his paternal grandmother, African heritage from his maternal grandfather, and Chinese heritage from his maternal grandmother. Both his parents are Jamaican natives.
Paul grew up known to his friends as the copper- color Chiney bwoy.
He is a Jamaican with Chinese and Portuguese roots. (Henriques is a
Portuguese name).
His nicknames include Zion Lion and King of Israel.
Sean Paul got his introduction to the music business in 1993 through members of the band Third World.
The first reggae artist ever to have TWO songs in regular rotation at Hot 97 New York at the same time.
The first reggae artist to be asked to appear at Hot 97's Summer Jam
Some consider him a personification of the Jamaican Motto "Out of Many, One People".
His debut album Stage One has shipped over 70,000 units.
Recorded remix of Blu Cantrell's single "Breathe" (2003).
The first Reggae Artist to Chart two songs from the same album at the same time - Hot Gal Today(66) & Deport Them(88) on Billboard R&B Singles Chart.
Early in his career, Sean Paul was often mistaken for Spragga Benz. Today Sean Paul fans worldwide know the unique sound of the man known as the "uptown deejay".
He played for the Jamaican national water polo team and alleges to be related to King Solomon through his father, although this is unlikely, since his father is not from the Davidic Dynasty.
Was arrested in Jamaica for cussing on stage.
In 1997, Paul and Spanner Banner recorded the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the singer's Sweet Angel Productions.
The song resulted in his embarking on sessions with Jeremy Harding, a then little-known producer who burst on the scene with his production of Beenie Man's crossover hit, "Who Am I". The producer released the dancehall favourite "Baby Girl." The following single, "Infiltrate", joined the singer's combination hit in the Jamaican top charts.
Dutty Rock was the second album by reggae/hip-hop singer Sean Paul. It was released in November 26, 2002. It features the singles "Gimme The Light", "Get Busy", "Like Glue" and "I'm Still In Love With You", which all charted in the top 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The album itself reached #2 on the UK Albums Chart, and #9 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart.
Paul also collaborated with Nina Sky for his song "Connection".
Sean Paul has just released his third album, The Trinity.
The Trinity was recorded entirely in Jamaica, with Paul collaborating with producers on the island such as, among others, Steven "Lenky" Marsden, Don Corleone, Renaissance Crew, and
Snowcone.
Explaining the album's title, Paul pointed out that it is his third album, and has spent three years in production, being "all done right here in the Third World."
Sean Paul was a feature artist on Beyonce's number one hit, "Baby Boy".
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