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.
Your Sister
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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I meet A lot of Beautiful girls in my life man
But this situation is kinda weird
I like her sister
I was just walking out school
I saw this girl getting off the train
We exchanged numbers and went on a couple dates
Until I meet her sister Lauren
Got introduced to each other and then everything changed
I wanted a piece of that forbidden fruit
But my homies said to stay away
But I'm 17 what you expect me to do
I guess we'll charge it as a part of the game
[Chorus x2]
If I'm wrong oh I don't want to be right
I kissed your sister last night
It ain't my fault
I guess your sister's my type
Now I'm on the telephone talking
With Lauren but her sisters on the other line
But I can't help my self cuz Lauren too fine
And I know this may be wrong but it feels so right
Her sister is nice but Lauren is more like sugar and spice
I wanted a piece of that forbidden fruit
But my homies said to stay away
But I'm 17 what you expect me to do
I guess we'll charge it as a part of the game
[Chorus x2]
Sorry that it had to go like this way
But you know your sisters got what I need
Cuz I got to be with Lauren
And I'm over you
Sorry that it had to go like this way
But you know your sisters got what I need
Cuz I got to be with Lauren
And I'm over you (Over you)
I wanted a piece of that forbidden fruit
But my homies said to stay away
But I'm 17 what you expect me to do
I guess we'll charge it as a part of the game
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Your Sister" by Sean Kingston tell the story of a 17-year-old boy who meets a girl and starts dating her. However, things take an unexpected turn when he meets her sister, Lauren, and becomes attracted to her. Despite his friends warning him to stay away, he cannot resist his attraction to Lauren and kisses her. He feels guilty for what he has done, but he cannot help his feelings for her. He ends up breaking up with the girl he was originally dating and chooses to be with Lauren instead.
The lyrics explore the theme of forbidden love, which is a common theme in music and literature. The boy is torn between his feelings for two sisters, and he cannot help but follow his heart, despite the consequences. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the guilt he feels for what he has done and his inability to control his feelings.
Overall, the song has a catchy beat and relatable lyrics. Many people can relate to having feelings for someone who is off-limits, and the song speaks to those who have been in that situation. Sean Kingston's expressive vocals bring the story to life, making it a popular hit.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Yo J.R
Addressing a friend for a conversation about an unusual situation that the singer is caught up in.
I meet A lot of Beautiful girls in my life man
The singer is experienced with meeting attractive women.
But this situation is kinda weird
The current situation is atypical and somewhat unnerving for the singer.
I like her sister
The artist is romantically interested in the sister of a girl he has been seeing.
I was just walking out school
The artist is leaving school when he meets the girl who he started dating.
I saw this girl getting off the train
The girl the singer meets gets off of a train as he is leaving school.
We exchanged numbers and went on a couple dates
The singer and the girl he meets go out on a few dates and exchange phone numbers.
At first everything was cool
The initial experiences with the girl the artist is dating are positive.
Until I meet her sister Lauren
The meeting of the girl's sister named Lauren causes a change in the situation.
Got introduced to each other and then everything changed
The introduction to Lauren causes the artist's feelings to shift toward her instead of the girl he had been seeing.
I wanted a piece of that forbidden fruit
The singer is tempted by the sister of the girl he has been seeing.
But my homies said to stay away
The artist's friends advise him to keep his distance from the girl's sister.
But I'm 17 what you expect me to do
The singer is young and impulsive, and feels like he cannot resist his attraction to Lauren.
I guess we'll charge it as a part of the game
The singer accepts the consequences of his actions as a byproduct of life.
If I'm wrong oh I don't want to be right
The singer acknowledges that his actions may be considered wrong, but he does not regret them.
I kissed your sister last night
The artist admits to kissing the girl's sister.
It ain't my fault
The artist believes that he is not completely responsible for his actions.
I guess your sister's my type
The singer expresses his attraction to the girl's sister.
Now I'm on the telephone talking
The singer is on the phone with one girl while the other is on the other line.
With Lauren but her sisters on the other line
The artist is talking to Lauren while the other girl is trying to call him.
But I can't help my self cuz Lauren too fine
The artist cannot resist his attraction to Lauren even though he knows he should.
And I know this may be wrong but it feels so right
The artist is aware that his actions are questionable, but he is driven by his desire for Lauren.
Her sister is nice but Lauren is more like sugar and spice
The singer differentiates the two sisters and expresses his preference for Lauren's attributes.
Sorry that it had to go like this way
The artist apologizes for the way the situation turned out.
But you know your sisters got what I need
The singer suggests that the girl he had been seeing's sister has qualities that he desires.
Cuz I got to be with Lauren
The singer declares his intention to pursue a relationship with Lauren despite the circumstances.
And I'm over you
The singer is not interested in continuing a relationship with the girl he had been seeing.
Over you
Reiterating that the artist is no longer interested in the girl he had been seeing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KISEAN ANDERSON, JONATHAN ROTEM, THERON THOMAS, TIMOTHY THOMAS, E. KIDD BOGART
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