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.
Smoke Signals
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
It's going down tonight Malibu '
It's going down tonight Malibu '
... then girl be on my way
Will live a sexy life
Well we set the place on fire
Tonight we go hoty
I see more explosions then '
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
Smokes and...
'
We can drink '
... and how much it's been '
'
It's go often '
... it goes '
Tonight we go hoty
I see more explosions then '
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
... in the sky'and we burn it
... in the sky'and we burn it
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
... in the sky'and we burn it
... in the sky'and we burn it
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
What we like 'all we see it's'
... in the sky'and we burn it
... in the sky'and we burn it
The lyrics of Sean Kingston's song Smoke Signals describe a party in Malibu where things are going to get wild after the sun goes down. The song speaks of the excitement and energy of the party and the fireworks going off in the sky. The singer is excited to be living a "sexy life" and sets the place on fire with the party antics with the girl he's with. Smoke, drinks, and explosions define the atmosphere of the party, and the song suggests that the fun will continue to escalate and heat up.
Overall, the lyrics create a scene that is sensual, exciting, and enticing. The music supports the upbeat and energetic feel of the lyrics, making it a dance number that gets the party started.
Line by Line Meaning
When the Sun goes down get up on the floor
We party is only gonna start when the sun sets, so let's get ready to dance.
What we like 'all we see it's'
We only focus on having a good time and we don't care about anything else.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We light up the sky with fireworks, and it's like we're burning all our problems away.
It's going down tonight Malibu '
Tonight's gonna be a wild night, especially since we're partying in Malibu, California.
... then girl be on my way
If a girl wants to party with me, she better be ready for a crazy night.
Will live a sexy life
We live our lives to the fullest and in a fun, sexy way.
Well we set the place on fire
Our party is so amazing, it's like we're setting the place on fire with our energy.
... it goes '
Our party's energy and vibe will be so strong that it's impossible to describe - it just goes!
Tonight we go hoty
We're gonna turn up the heat tonight and make it wilder than ever.
I see more explosions then '
Our party is so lit that it's like there are fireworks exploding all around us.
Smokes and...
We're smoking and doing other things that make us feel good.
'
We're enjoying ourselves and the experience so much, words can't even describe it.
We can drink '
Drinking is just one of the things we're doing to enhance the party experience.
... and how much it's been '
We're drinking so much that we can't even keep track of how much we've had.
'
We're just going with the flow and not worrying about anything else.
It's go often '
Our party is heating up and getting more intense as the night goes on.
... it goes '
The vibe of our party is becoming indescribable - it just keeps getting better.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We're still lighting up the sky with fireworks and our energy, even when the night is almost over.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We're still enjoying ourselves and burning through all our problems, even when the night is almost over.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We're still focused on having a good time and lighting up the night sky, even when the night is almost over.
... in the sky'and we burn it
Our party doesn't stop until the very end - we keep burning through the night and making it unforgettable.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We don't let anything stop us from having an amazing time - we'll keep burning and partying until the end.
... in the sky'and we burn it
Our party atmosphere is so lively and energetic that it's like we're creating our own fireworks in the sky.
... in the sky'and we burn it
We're focused on having a wild and unforgettable night, so we keep burning through the night and lighting up the sky with our energy.
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nishal malinda
Supper song
Asma
Nice song
Caroline C
💓💓💓💓
Derek Chavez
beat good
Martina Stefani
bellaaaaaaaaa <3<3
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NICE