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.
That Ain't Right
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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That ain't right (that ain't right)
He ain't messing with a G no more
'cause I'm on my grind
And you said it's either or
Coming late at night
And you fussing when I walk in the door
And that ain't nice
I'm in the studio laying out tracks
My girl keep tripping off that
Blowing up my phone like where I'm at
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
She said she one more time
But baby I'm on my grind
I'm trying to get my shine
And I feel like you holding me back
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
[Chorus]
Now she's messing with a Cat
'cause I'm grindin' chasing these stacks
Say she's gonna leave and never come back
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Baby I'm not gonna lie
I think you're wasting my time
I trying to get my shine and I feel like you're holding me back
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
[Chorus]
You make me wanna leave and get away
But music is what I breathe, so, baby
Stop stressing me, this is what I do
Baby, let me be or I can't be with you
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
Me no like the way you treat me girl
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
I know I be deceiving you girl
'cause I really wanna hold you down
[Chorus]
In this song, Sean Kingston expresses his frustrations with his girlfriend who constantly nags him while he's working in the studio trying to make music. He's pursuing his dreams and working hard to get his shine, but she's constantly calling him, blowing up his phone, and getting mad when he comes home late. He believes that she's holding him back and wants him to choose between his music and her. Kingston is torn because he wants to hold her down and maintain a relationship, but at the same time, he can't compromise his ambition and passion for music. He's warning her that her behavior is driving him away and making him consider leaving for good.
The first verse describes Kingston's frustration with his girlfriend's nagging behavior. He's trying to do what he loves, but she's constantly getting in the way. The chorus expresses his frustration further and his desire to leave the relationship.
The second verse reveals that his girlfriend has threatened to leave, and he's okay with that because she's not supporting his dreams. He believes that she's wasting his time and is holding him back. He goes on to say that he's deceiving her because he wants to hold her down and maintain a relationship, but her behavior is making it difficult.
Overall, "That Ain't Right" is a song about a man struggling to balance his passion for music with his desire to maintain a relationship. He feels that his girlfriend's behavior is forcing him to choose between the two and is warning her that if she doesn't change, he may have to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
That ain't right (that ain't right)
It's not fair for you to treat me this way
He ain't messing with a G no more
I am focused on my work and no longer want to be associated with that lifestyle
'cause I'm on my grind
Because I am working hard towards my goals
And you said it's either or
You gave me an ultimatum that forces me to choose between you and my work
Coming late at night
I am working late to secure my future
And you fussing when I walk in the door
You are causing unnecessary problems when I come home from work
And that ain't nice
Your behavior is unkind and unfair
Girl, you make me wanna leave for sure
Your treatment of me makes me want to end our relationship
I'm in the studio laying out tracks
I am working in the studio creating music
My girl keep tripping off that
My girlfriend is getting upset about me working in the studio
Blowing up my phone like where I'm at
She is repeatedly calling and texting me to find out where I am
She said she one more time
She is giving me one more chance to prioritize our relationship
But baby I'm on my grind
I need to focus on my work to achieve my goals
I'm trying to get my shine
I am trying to become successful and stand out in the music industry
And I feel like you holding me back
Your behavior is hindering my progress and success
Me no like the way you treat me girl
I do not approve of the way you are treating me
Sit down lets talk lemme reason girl
Let's have a conversation to discuss our issues and come to a solution
I know I be deceiving you girl
I know that I have not been honest with you
'cause I really wanna hold you down
But deep down, I want to support and stand by your side
Now she's messing with a Cat
My girlfriend is now seeing someone else
'cause I'm grindin' chasing these stacks
Because I am working hard to make money
Say she's gonna leave and never come back
She is telling me that she wants to end our relationship
Baby I'm not gonna lie
I am not going to hide the truth
I think you're wasting my time
I feel like our relationship is holding me back from achieving my goals
You make me wanna leave and get away
Your behavior is pushing me towards ending our relationship and moving on
But music is what I breathe, so, baby
Music is essential to me, it's not just a hobby
Stop stressing me, this is what I do
Stop putting pressure on me to prioritize our relationship over my work
Baby, let me be or I can't be with you
I need you to understand that my career is important to me and I won't be able to continue our relationship if you don't support it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KISEAN ANDERSON, JONATHAN ROTEM, JAMES CORRINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Exotic Cars
the strings give me chills, so damn good
Hai Pham
The beat is fire 🔥🔥🔥
Kryshon Morgan
Love that beat to death simple but hard.
Nocturnal Rainbows
I used to have the album in disc format. This was my favorite track
Eightbog
0:20 - 0:30 my favorite part
C Higgins
0:28 i live for that "oh-ooh-oh"
bruh what
My favorite song sean Kingston
nordin olow
I like this song soo Munch <3
Kryshon Morgan
Oct. 2021 still listening 80's baby
Eric B. for president
Before Jason Derulo, we had Sean Kingston