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.
Ice Cream Girl
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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[Chorus]
Give me a ice cream
Girl for the weekend
Kind of girl she built for any season
For the winter, for the fall
Even in the summer, time is no fall
Girl for the weekend
A pocket full of dough you wanna blow on the weekend
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the female that loves the ice cream
My rum raisin, she drunk in the club
But said she knowin that, she always boostin'
She got a man, he's always cheating
And her daddy left her when she was 18
Ride here ride her, she the life of the party
She's in that of the limousine, look like somethin' from a magazine
She's such a beauty queen, got me spending all my cream
[Chorus]
Once upon a time, let's go back to the scene
She was a prom queen, 'n you were the prom king
Pinky swear that you would never separate
'Cause you was drafted for the NBA
I used to worry about your best friend
I don't trust nobody named frosty the snowman
Frosty oh where you at?
Now ice cream man, is up in like that
He reminisced of the limousine
Looked like somethin' from a magazine
She such a beauty queen
Had him spending all his cream
Give me an ice cream man for the weekend
Body toned up ready for the beach and
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the feen that loves the ice cream
You wanna a ice cream
Girl for the weekend
A pocket full of dough you wanna blow on the weekend
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the female that loves the ice cream
Give me an ice cream man for the weekend
Body toned up ready for the beach and
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the feen that loves the ice cream
You wanna a ice cream
Girl for the weekend
A pocket full of dough you wanna blow on the weekend
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the female that loves the ice cream
For the love of the ice cream
Ice cream girl
Give me a ice cream
Girl for the weekend
Kind of girl she built for any season
For the winter, for the fall
Even in the summer, time is no fall
Ice cream girl
Give me an ice cream man for the weekend
Body toned up ready for the beach and
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
Everybody knows the feen that loves the ice cream
Ice cream girl
Sean Kingston
Mister Wyclef Jean
Ice cream girl
I'mma tell you I like this girl
Stay away from that ice cream
Ice cream girl
It gives you cavities
The song "Ice Cream Girl" by Sean Kingston is about a girl who is described as an irresistible and enticing figure. The lyrics talk about wanting an "ice cream girl" for the weekend, someone who is attractive and enjoyable to be around. This girl is portrayed as being desirable in every season, whether it's winter, fall, or even summer. The lyrics imply that she brings joy and excitement, and her presence is enough to make any moment a special one.
The song touches on the girl's past experiences, mentioning her troubled relationship with her cheating boyfriend and the absence of her father when she was younger. Despite these hardships, she remains confident and vibrant, becoming the life of the party and catching everyone's attention. She is compared to a beauty queen and is depicted as someone who is worth spending money on.
The chorus repeats the desire for an "ice cream girl" for the weekend, highlighting their attractiveness, readiness for the beach, and freshness. It signifies their appeal and how everyone recognizes their love for ice cream. The lyrics also humorously warn about the risks of indulging too much in ice cream, stating that it can lead to cavities.
Overall, "Ice Cream Girl" celebrates the allure and charm of a particular type of girl, someone who is fun, attractive, and brings excitement to any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a ice cream
I desire a girl who is as refreshing and enjoyable as ice cream
Girl for the weekend
A girl who I can spend a weekend with and have a great time
Kind of girl she built for any season
She is the kind of girl who is perfect for any time of year
For the winter, for the fall
She is suitable for both winter and fall
Even in the summer, time is no fall
She remains wonderful even during the summer, which is typically associated with a decline in happiness
You wanna a ice cream
You desire a girl like ice cream
A pocket full of dough you wanna blow on the weekend
You have money to spend lavishly during the weekend
Young fresh and clean, you know what I mean
She is young, vibrant, and has a pure and attractive appearance
Everybody knows the female that loves the ice cream
Everyone is aware of a woman who deeply enjoys ice cream
My rum raisin, she drunk in the club
My girl, who represents the flavor of rum raisin ice cream, gets intoxicated in the club
But said she knowin that, she always boostin'
Despite her knowledge that she often exaggerates or brags
She got a man, he's always cheating
She is in a relationship with a man who is consistently unfaithful to her
And her daddy left her when she was 18
Her father abandoned her when she turned eighteen years old
Ride here ride her, she the life of the party
She is the center of attention and the focal point of enjoyment at social gatherings
She's in that of the limousine, look like somethin' from a magazine
She appears exceptionally stunning while being transported in a limousine, reminiscent of a magazine model
She's such a beauty queen, got me spending all my cream
She possesses tremendous beauty and charm, causing me to spend all my money on her
Once upon a time, let's go back to the scene
Let's travel back in time to a specific moment
She was a prom queen, 'n you were the prom king
She held the title of prom queen, and you were her male counterpart as the prom king
Pinky swear that you would never separate
You made a sacred promise to never go your separate ways
'Cause you was drafted for the NBA
The reason for your pledge stems from you being recruited to play in the NBA
I used to worry about your best friend
I used to be concerned about your close friend
I don't trust nobody named frosty the snowman
I do not have faith in anyone who goes by the name Frosty the Snowman
Frosty oh where you at?
Frosty, where are you located?
Now ice cream man, is up in like that
Now the ice cream man has taken his place in a similar manner
He reminisced of the limousine
He recalled memories of the limousine
Looked like somethin' from a magazine
The limousine had an appearance resembling that of a magazine
She such a beauty queen
She possesses the qualities of a beauty queen
Had him spending all his cream
Her attractiveness caused him to spend all his money
Give me an ice cream man for the weekend
I desire a man who is as refreshing and enjoyable as ice cream for the weekend
Body toned up ready for the beach and
His physique is well-toned and prepared for a beach outing
You wanna a ice cream
You desire a girl like ice cream
A pocket full of dough you wanna blow on the weekend
You possess a significant amount of money that you are willing to spend extravagantly on the weekend
Everybody knows the female that loves the ice cream
Everyone is aware of a woman who deeply enjoys ice cream
For the love of the ice cream
Expressing devotion and affection for ice cream
Sean Kingston
The artist, Sean Kingston
Mister Wyclef Jean
Referring to Wyclef Jean as a respected figure
I'mma tell you I like this girl
I am going to tell you that I have a strong liking for this girl
Stay away from that ice cream
Advising caution to avoid getting emotionally attached to someone like ice cream
It gives you cavities
Emphasizing that indulging in ice cream-like relationships can harm you emotionally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, WYCLEF JEAN
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