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.
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Sean Kingston Lyrics
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Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hand
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
It's Kingston and Flo Rida (Flo Rida)
Kingston and Flo Rida (Sean Kingston)
Kingston and Flo Rida (J.R. on the track, Poe Boy)
Kingston and Flo Rida (let's get it!)
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Hey
I could tha' man, that's if shawty understand it
Roll the police, when the fed a jock panic
Pull ova, Flo Rida can handle it
Gon' place ya bets, or we better yet a lan it
City to Vegas, God's to bust it babies
I stay on da tragic, your pretty pussy from Haden
Rappas tables invaded, great, watch it belated
Block paper, I make it so I been gamblin' lately
Yeah, we could play Casino
You can be my Ginger
Sam Rothstene, shawty, I supply the dealers
I gotta thank my no-go
Bumpin' of da game pit
Boss, ghetto boss, gon' show me I'm da man
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Got money on the shoota am I talkin' 'bout the Ruger
The man that roulette click click I'm no loser
Gal you the shit, southern slang from manure
The bootsy connoisseur when I'm drankin' on Kalhua
Oh see this rose girl I won't try you with tulips
I'm pumpin' rose' are my chickens hot as hooters
I'm Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio abuser
My paper don't amuse ya then you haven't seen my muler
Hard rock hotel I need the pink flamingo
Gamble it female like ya hips is playin' Seelo,
Check out ya Chanel see, I stroke ya ego
Enough with the gazebo, pure cut yer use a kilo, blow
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Seven eleven, then it go, call it no guessin'
Ain't naked but all these shawty's they lookin' at you dey treading
I reckon it' 'cause you high rollin' they beggin' you beggin'
Snake eyes while you collecting, then smiles while you investing
Thousand dollar chips for ya thousand dollar hips
Got these thousand dollar gifts need more thousand dollar tips
I'll be your supplier, spin it like a dryer
Roll for me baby be my Nascar tire
I know the odds of winnin'
Like I do off them linen
They gangsters proud of woman
I call it Robbin Gibbons
Flo rida extortion
Taking pictures of the Porsche's
Say look what you bottom bought ya
Now do what your mama taught ya
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hon
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
They go!
The lyrics of "Roll" by Sean Kingston ft. Flo Rida talk about gambling and rolling dice, which is a metaphor for shaking one's hips on the dance floor. The chorus asks the woman to roll her ass like a pair of dice, inviting her to a bet or a game. Kingston delivers powerful and playful verses that show off his bravado and rich vocabulary, while Flo Rida provides a smoother and more seductive flow that complements Kingston's style. The two artists trade lines and verses, creating a synergistic effect that adds to the song's overall energy and impact. The song's beat is bouncy and catchy, combining elements of hip hop and pop to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar.
The lyrics of "Roll" can be interpreted in different ways, depending on one's perspective and experiences. Some listeners may see it as a fun and sexy invitation to dance and have a good time, while others may view it as a celebration of gambling and risk-taking. The song plays with the idea of luck and chance, implying that one's fate can be influenced by how well they roll the dice or shake their body. The chorus, with its repeated "roll, roll, roll, roll, roll," is a memorable and infectious hook that invites listeners to join in and move their hips.
Overall, "Roll" is a fun and upbeat song that showcases Sean Kingston's and Flo Rida's talent and charisma. It's a perfect addition to any party playlist or club mix, and it's sure to get people moving and shaking.
Line by Line Meaning
Gon' gamble with it, show me I'm da man (man)
Will risk it all to prove that I'm the boss
Shake it on da flo', like dice pon' ya hand
Dancing like you're rolling dice on your palm
Lemme see dat ass roll, roll, roll, roll, roll
Show me your best moves, over and over again
They go!
They keep going and doing their thing
It's Kingston and Flo Rida (Flo Rida)
The two artists singing this song are Sean Kingston and Flo Rida
Kingston and Flo Rida (Sean Kingston)
These two are collaborating on this track
Kingston and Flo Rida (J.R. on the track, Poe Boy)
The producers or creators of this song are J.R. and Poe Boy
Kingston and Flo Rida (let's get it!)
Let's do this, they are ready to rock this track
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, TRAMAR DILLARD, SLY JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER LANIER
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