Kisean Jamal Anderson (born February 3, 1990 in Miami, Florida), better kno… Read Full Bio ↴Kisean Jamal Anderson (born February 3, 1990 in Miami, Florida), better known by his stage name Sean Kingston, is a Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and rapper. He released his debut single, Beautiful Girls, in May 2007 and it managed to rise to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks. He released his self-titled debut album in June 2007, and then his sophomore studio album, Tomorrow, was released in September of 2009. He has plans to release his third studio album in 2010. In 2007, Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape Tour and for select dates on Beyoncé's The Beyoncé Experience Tour. Kingston also co-wrote Jason Derülo's number one hit Whatcha Say.

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.

Shotta Luv
Sean Kingston Lyrics

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You remind me of my coupe, I wanna ride
Something like my gun, I wanna talk to you, baby
You can be anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv

New office, top fix, put it in her service

All my cars got curtains, care them niggas, it's currents
OV, bubble bath with that rose, I'm a shotta
Put her in the Audi for my Honda, now she want the anaconda
Things getting crazy, we got that chemistry, let's make babies
And this my testimony, I wanna be alone with you
You are so phenomenal, I wish I had a corner you
Pictures all in my phone of you, let me park in your garage
When I crank that thing up, you got my back like a massage
And like a Dodge I charge, my bills are larger, my assets, too, salute

You remind me of my coupe, I wanna ride
Something like my gun, I wanna talk to you, baby
You can be anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv

Let's go in, you know that, it's going down
Come sun down, for us it's just starting now
Kinda wearing that dress, time just arrived
For you to come alive
Baby, baby, me, baby
I can love you till you finally see, baby
It's you, baby, you, baby
Let me show you what I'm 'bout to do, baby

You remind me of my coupe, I wanna ride
Something like my gun, I wanna talk to you, baby
You can be anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv

So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shotta Luv" by Sean Kingston feat. 2 Chainz revolve around the singer's desire for the person they are addressing. They begin by comparing the person to a car and a gun, expressing the intense attraction they feel towards them. The analogy of the person being like their car is meant to convey a sense of admiration for their beauty and style. Meanwhile, the comparison to a gun signifies that the singer wants to get to know the person more deeply and intimately. The second verse describes the singer's lavish lifestyle, with mentions of an office, luxury cars, and expensive possessions. They speak about wanting to be with the person and having a strong connection with them, even hinting at starting a family. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer is giving their all to this person, with the slang term "shotta luv" likely meaning that they are providing their partner with everything they need to be happy.

Overall, the lyrics of "Shotta Luv" depict a passionate and intense love that the singer feels for the person they are addressing. The comparisons to a car and a gun can be read as expressions of admiration and attraction, while the verses highlight the lavish lifestyle of the singer and their desire to be with the person. The chorus expresses the singer's commitment to giving their all in this relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You remind me of my coupe, I wanna ride
You are like my favorite car, I want to be with you and enjoy your company on a ride

Something like my gun, I wanna talk to you, baby
You have a magnetic appeal, just like my gun, I want to have a conversation with you

You can be anywhere in the world, but you're here with me
You have choices, but you choose to be with me, and I appreciate that

So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
And now I am expressing my love for you in my unique style

New office, top fix, put it in her service
Life is good, I am on top and I am taking care of my girl

All my cars got curtains, care them niggas, it's currents
I have fancy cars with curtains, I don't care about other people, I am focusing on what I have

OV, bubble bath with that rose, I'm a shotta
I am living the good life, I enjoy expensive things and I deserve them

Put her in the Audi for my Honda, now she want the anaconda
I upgraded her car to an Audi and now she wants even more upgrades

Things getting crazy, we got that chemistry, let's make babies
We have great chemistry and things are heating up, let's take our relationship to the next level and have children

And this my testimony, I wanna be alone with you
I am being honest and sincere with you, I desire to spend time alone with you

You are so phenomenal, I wish I had a corner you
You are amazing and I want to keep you close, like a special corner

Pictures all in my phone of you, let me park in your garage
I have many pictures of you on my phone, and I want to be close to you, even park my car in your garage

When I crank that thing up, you got my back like a massage
When I am successful in life, you are there to support me and it feels as comforting as a massage

And like a Dodge I charge, my bills are larger, my assets, too, salute
I am always moving forward and charging ahead, my expenses and assets are growing, and I am proud of myself

Let's go in, you know that, it's going down
Let's go all in, you know what's up, something exciting is about to happen

Come sun down, for us it's just starting now
Even as the day ends, our night is just beginning and it's going to be amazing

Kinda wearing that dress, time just arrived
You look stunning in that dress, and the moment is right for us to be together

For you to come alive
This is your time to shine and be alive, I want to bring that out of you

Baby, baby, me, baby
I am addressing you with endearment, emphasizing how important you are to me

I can love you till you finally see, baby
I am ready to love you until the day you truly understand how much you mean to me

It's you, baby, you, baby
You are the one for me, there is no one else

Let me show you what I'm 'bout to do, baby
I have something special planned and I want to show you my love through my actions

So now I'm giving that shotta luv, luv
And now I am expressing my love for you in my unique style

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARC GRIFFIN, KISEAN ANDERSON, ROBERT KELLY, TAUHEED EPPS, NICHOLAS BALDING, MARK KRAGEN, CONSTANTINE CHAVEZ, Mark Lanthier Kragen, Christian Chavez

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