In 2005 he released his third studio album, The Trinity, and collected another #1 hit, 'Temperature'. Sean Paul's 2002 sophomore album, Dutty Rock, is his most successful, with 4 top 20 hits, including the worldwide smash "Gimme The Light", "Get Busy", "Like Glue" & "I'm Still In Love With You" were also huge hits, keeping the Dutty Rock album a best seller throughout 2003. "Temperature," from his 2005 follow-up cd, The Trinity, was a Billboard #1 Hot 100 hit.
Sean Paul has Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandfather, Sephardic Jewish heritage from his paternal grandmother, African heritage from his maternal grandfather, and Chinese heritage from his maternal grandmother. Both his parents are Jamaican natives. His nicknames include Zion Lion and King of Israel. Because of his mixed heritage, some consider him a personification of the Jamaican Motto "Out of Many, One People". Sean Paul's voice and style of singing is often compared to Jamaican 1990s dancehall sensation Super Cat.
He played for the Jamaican national water polo team and alleges to be related to King Solomon through his father.
In 1996, Paul and Spanner Banner recorded the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the singer's Sweet Angel Productions. The song resulted in his embarking on sessions with Jeremy Harding, a then little-known producer who burst on the scene with his production of Beenie Man's crossover hit "Who Am I". The producer released the dancehall favorite "Baby Girl." The following single, "Infiltrate", joined the singer's combination hit in the Jamaican top charts.
A new version of Paul's "Punkie" track from the Dutty Rock album featuring Tego Calderón appeared on a recent (February 2005) Promo Only album with automaten spiele. April 2005's Promo Only Caribbean Series album included a new song by Paul ("We Be Burnin'"). Recently, Paul also collaborated with Nina Sky for his song "Touch My Body". Sean Paul has just recently released his new album, The Trinity. Sean Paul was a feature artist on Beyonce's number one hit, "Baby Boy."
International Affair (Featurin
Sean Paul Lyrics
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Dun know a say Sean-A-Paul a get it fi new
Mike Ranson and Debbie Nova pon di track
Dutty haffi bring it come back
A Dutty Yeah!
"With the record that was mixed a long time ago"
I got ya livin in Wonderland like ya name was Alice
And ova here we don't keep malice
We just keepin it live, we get our just ago bun gallis
Dey say ya girls can't understand it
Well I an I, Sean-A-Paul and well dey a nuh fret pon it
So tell ya sistren get pon it
A mek we roll inna di right part, pass di Cris, and bump di Chris Wallace
I got di crisp bills inna mi wallet
And yuh should know when mi floss ain't nobody a cyaan come stall it
Anything ya want nuh fear fi call it
Sean-A-Paul, Mike Ranson we a dey pon di top alla it
[Chorus]
All day, all night
Ready fi get di cook up hype an
Ya see we nah stray, we roll tight
Alla mi girls get ya hands up for mi hype
All night, all day
Dutty Rockin' it from Kingston J-A
Let's ride, all night
It's alright
You can take me there (yeah, mon)
Damn right, that's if I go anyweh (Girl I'll take you there)
Oh, we're off to San Jose (Oonu girl)
Then we'll see you and me back down to J-A (International Affair)
Oh baby
She a take di Bible out the city girl
An we normal back it wit we it is a crazy and a tricky world
Forget ti bring it ya hippie girl
We gonna tug it inna di club, shake ya ass mek ya titties swirl
Di way ya heart a nuh go flop me nuh ga ease up
Woman fi make mi blood pressure, start to increase up
Cold shoulder wey you a give me, mek me freeze up
What's di hold up, what's di tease up
My girl, I just want di chance to make ya body please up
Too much dog wey ya hang with, dem all a fleas up
Now ya say ya waan fi come smoke all a mi trees up
All mi gangstas and all mi G's up
Yo, yo
[Chorus]
[Debbie Nova (Sean Paul)]
(Girl)
You can take me there (that's right)
Damn right, that's if I go anyweh (Girl I'll take you there)
Oh, we're off to San Jose (Uh, yo, hey, yo)
Then we'll see you and me back down to J-A (International Affair)
Oh baby
Yo, yo, yo
Sean-A-Paul, Debbie Nova
Bounce pon di track, it can't ever ova
Dutty a dem a kill, di lyrical exploda
Mike Ranson a help wit mi crossover
All day, all night
Dutty dem a kill it, dutty dutty dem a kill it
All night, all day
Dutty dem a kill it, dutty dutty dem a kill it
All day, all night
Dutty dem a kill it, so we do it all night
All night, all day
All day, all night
Ready fi get di cook up hype an
Ya see we nah stray, we roll tight
Alla mi girls get ya hands up for mi hype
All night, all day
Dutty Rockin' it from Kingston J-A
Let's ride, all night
It's alright
Girl!
The lyrics of Sean Paul feat. Debbie Nova's song "International Affair" talk about their international appeal and how they are spreading their music across the world. They mention how they are bridging the gap between the old and the new styles of music, and that they are ready to take on any challenges that come their way. Sean Paul and Debbie Nova express their confidence in their music and how it is creating a new wave in the industry. The lyrics also talk about living in the moment and not holding any grudges. They urge everyone to live life to the fullest, party hard, and enjoy every moment.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to all their fans to join them in their journey. They are ready to party all day and night and show their fans a good time. The lyrics mention San Jose, which is a city in California, and J-A, which stands for Jamaica, Sean Paul's home country. The two places mentioned in the song signify their global reach and the message that their music is for everyone, regardless of where they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
Well in come di ting dem a call di ol' to di new
The new music is here made by Sean Paul, mixing the old with the new.
Mike Ranson and Debbie Nova pon di track
Mike Ranson and Debbie Nova collaborated on this track.
Dutty haffi bring it come back
The song should bring back the unique flavor of Jamaican music.
Don't worry baby I'm a naturalist
Don't worry, I am an expert in having a good time.
And ova here we don't keep malice
We don't hold grudges here in Jamaica.
We just keepin it live, we get our just ago bun gallis
We're enjoying life and having fun, while still staying true to the Jamaican lifestyle.
Well I an I, Sean-A-Paul and well dey a nuh fret pon it
Sean Paul and his crew are not worried about anything, they're just enjoying the moment.
Anything ya want nuh fear fi call it
Don't be afraid to ask for anything, Sean Paul can make it happen.
All day, all night, Ready fi get di cook up hype an...
Day or night, Sean Paul and his team are ready to party hard.
You can take me there (yeah, mon)
Sure, you can take me there.
She a take di Bible out the city girl
The city girl is putting aside her religious beliefs to have fun.
What's di hold up, what's di tease up
What's the problem? What's holding us back?
All day, all night, Dutty dem a kill it, dutty dutty dem a kill it...
All day and all night, Sean Paul and his crew are killing it with their unique Jamaican style.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIC BARRIER, CHARLES BOBBITT, JAMES BROWN, JOE GIBBS, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, SEAN HENRIQUES, DEBBIE NOVA, DONNA REID, MARK D. RONSON, ERROL THOMPSON
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