Born on February 3, 1990, Sean Kingston spent his early youth in the Half Way Tree section of his parents' hometown of Kingston, Jamaica – hence his name, before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at age six. By 1996, Sean's love of music led him to a prodigious performance of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", forever changing his path. "My mom heard me, and she started bringing me around to family members. Then, I graduated from singing, and started picking up rapping from listening to Ice Cube and Slick Rick." The gangster raps of Cube and the storytelling of Rick the Ruler had a profound effect on the boy, who also was exposed to heavy doses of Buju Banton, Dennis Brown, and Rakim from his young parents. Not only did their music affect Sean, but so did their traits. "I feel like I'm my father, 'cause I got a hustler's mentality; if I want something, I'm gonna get it. I'm like my mom, because we're picky about what we do, but we're always gonna make the right choice," says the 19-year-old today.
By his early teens, Sean Kingston was performing his raps throughout South Florida. "I did talent shows and showcases, but I never really battled," he says of his effort to get discovered. With Ft. Lauderdale twenty miles north of Miami, Sean has already shared stages with Trina, Pitbull, Ludacris, Pretty Ricky, and Trick Daddy. Like Trick, Sean has definitely felt the allure of street life. Beginning with a breaking-and-entering charge at age 11, Sean has seen his share of trouble. As the youngest of three supportive siblings, this let down the boy's mother, presently incarcerated herself for identity fraud. "I've been through a lot. I did 21 days in jail, been to boot camp, got sent to Jamaica, slept in cars with my family; I had a rough life," says an appreciative Sean today.
Around 2004, Sean began incorporating elements of his Reggae heritage with his rapping abilities. The gifts have allowed Sean's music to have a unique blend of street raps with Caribbean flare and catchy, homegrown hooks. This one-of-a-kind presence eventually led Sean Kingston's music to the ears of chart-topping producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (The Game, Rick Ross, Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Rihanna, Dr. Dre, etc.), who quickly saw potential in the teenage rapper. "He sent me two of his early tracks, and I recorded them, and sent them back in two days," says Kingston. Soon after J.R. and Zach Katz signed the artist to their Beluga Heights record label – and subsequently Cinematic Music Group for Management, a three-way bidding war between Warner Brothers, Atlantic, and Epic/Sony developed.
In addition to having J.R. producing the majority of the album, producers Cool & Dre, DJ Khaled, Just Blaze and others are expected to contribute tracks. In terms of guests, Sean looks forward to appearances by Akon, Rick Ross, Baby Cham and Damian Marley.
As hip-hop moves away from the limited expectations of "kiddie rappers," Sean thinks today's young listeners deserve more, "When people hear my music, I want them to be inspired. Whether a White kid or a Black kid, I want them to know, 'Damn, imagine me being in his predicament.' I want to send messages, and I rep for the streets as a real ass n$#%@. It's all about being true." As most 16-year-olds are concerned with getting a job, Sean Kingston is sitting in the driver's seat of hip-hop's future, and like late great Biggie Smalls, he's got a story to tell.
Gotta Move Faster
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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can't slow down
gotta move faster
need a lil mo power
hook it up so it'll go faster
I just got off the road
have songs that I wanna download
on a computer movin' too slow
I got fans out there that I gotta stay connected with
don't know where I'll be next day, so I keep moving just like this
there is something that I gotta let you know
if you can't move at my speed baby girl you have to go
cause i move too fast baby girl don't ask just go with the flow
ya shorty I'll take you there, ya, just let me know
I gotta move faster
can't slow down
gotta move faster
need a lil mo power
hook it up so it'll go faster
everytime I hit the net
get a thousand friend requests
stay up all night
showing all my fans respect
ain't what u look like girl, it's more about what u got inside
and if you rock the Intel baby, then holla at me online
there's something that I gotta let you know
if you can't move at my speed baby girl you have to go
cause i move too fast baby girl dont ask just go with the flow
ya shorty I'll take you there, ya let me know
I gotta move faster
can't slow down
gotta move faster
need a lil mo power
hook it up so it'll go faster
things changing everyday
all because of technolog-ay
I always got to play
so I roll with mobilit-ay
things changing everyday
all because of technolog-ay
I always got to play
trust me shorty, I'll be on my way
I gotta mova faster
can't slow down
gotta move faster
need a lil mo power
hook it up so it'll go faster
The song "Gotta Move Faster" by Sean Kingston is a statement about the fast-paced world and how it affects his life as a musician. The lyrics suggest that Sean Kingston is always on the move, not wasting any time, and trying to stay connected with his fans. He insists that to keep up with him, people need to move at his speed and go with the flow. The chorus emphasizes the importance of speed and power in his life, as shown in the lines "gotta move faster, need a lil mo power, hook it up so it'll go faster."
The first verse describes Sean Kingston's life as a musician, always touring, and having new songs to download. He cannot waste a minute on a slow computer and needs to stay connected with his fans no matter where he is. In the second verse, he talks about his online presence and how it's not about looks but what people bring to the table. He extends an invitation for people to reach out to him online if they have the Intel or the brains to keep up with him.
Overall, "Gotta Move Faster" is a catchy, upbeat song that encourages people to keep pace with the fast-changing world. The lyrics suggest that people need a lot of speed and power to keep up with the changing times, forgetting that sometimes it's important to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta move faster
I need to accelerate my pace to keep up with my demanding lifestyle.
can't slow down
I cannot afford to take a break or relax as there is too much to do.
gotta move faster
I have to speed up in order to meet my commitments and achieve my goals.
need a lil mo power
I require more energy, resources, or support to be able to operate at my desired level.
hook it up so it'll go faster
I am requesting someone to connect or enhance something so it can perform more efficiently.
I just got off the road
I have recently returned from touring and performing in different locations.
have songs that I wanna download
I want to save and store new songs on my computer for future use.
can't waste no time
I cannot use any time inefficiently or unproductively.
on a computer movin' too slow
My computer is performing sluggishly, and it is impeding my productivity.
I got fans out there that I gotta stay connected with
I need to communicate and engage with my supporters to maintain my relevance and popularity.
don't know where I'll be next day, so I keep moving just like this
My schedule is unpredictable, but I keep working hard and planning for the future.
there is something that I gotta let you know
I have a message that I need to express to someone.
if you can't move at my speed baby girl you have to go
If you cannot keep up with my pace, then our relationship cannot continue.
cause i move too fast baby girl don't ask just go with the flow
I move at a rapid pace, and I need somebody who can adapt and adjust to my lifestyle.
ya shorty I'll take you there, ya, just let me know
I can provide for and take someone to wherever they want to go, as long as they are on my level.
everytime I hit the net
Whenever I use the internet.
get a thousand friend requests
I receive numerous requests from people who want to be my friends on social media.
stay up all night
I work tirelessly and remain active during the night.
showing all my fans respect
I treat all my supporters with the same level of appreciation and admiration.
ain't what u look like girl, it's more about what u got inside
I am more interested in a person's character, values, and personality than their outward appearance.
and if you rock the Intel baby, then holla at me online
If you are smart and tech-savvy, then you should contact me online.
things changing everyday
The world is constantly evolving and advancing.
all because of technolog-ay
These changes occur due to advancements in technology.
I always got to play
I always have to stay active and engaged.
so I roll with mobilit-ay
I adapt and move with mobile devices and technologies to keep up with the times.
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bioshockin
2019 and still gotta move faster.
NBA Midboy
How am I only hearing this recently? I've been listening to Sean since 07 and I never knew this existed until recently.
Ryan Wilcox-wilcoxr26
Bro exactly ikr I’m kinda salty at myself this is purely amazing especially on my system
Hannah Bayston
love sean kingston so much.
Rikki Mayo
I love this video,because it shows how when a music video i smaking like how they have the green screen and other cool techno stuff! Awsome video sean!
Cristian Amores
2021 and still gotta move faster.
Dollie Faith
Man his voice is amazingly Gorgeous. <3
PrototypeX27
First of all Sean isn't fat he's fluffy. Second of all, this song is off the hook!!!!!
bigwalt3898
I know this a five year comment but it made me laugh 5yrs later lol
Jenni P.
i love sean kingston!!!!!!!!!