Sean Paul Breaks Down His Top Dancehall Songs | Under the Influences | Pitchfork

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  • @jordankipkorir9656
    @jordankipkorir9656 4 года назад +2550

    Sean Paul has managed to stay relevant in the music industry for over 20 years without changing his persona which is an incredible achievement. Big up to him!

    • @antoinerossignol9355
      @antoinerossignol9355 4 года назад +15

      How is he relevant???

    • @michaelmachel3729
      @michaelmachel3729 4 года назад +30

      @@antoinerossignol9355 By still releasing hit music at this time

    • @pinut187
      @pinut187 4 года назад +6

      I think his persona improved actually

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace 4 года назад +43

      @@antoinerossignol9355 WTF as soon as a Sean Paul song comes on it's a dancefloor filler. Any club, wedding, christening, funeral etc...

    • @antoinerossignol9355
      @antoinerossignol9355 4 года назад +11

      @@SobrietyandSolace That is true... funerals...ded

  • @legorahma
    @legorahma 4 года назад +591

    "son of reggae, brother to hip hop"

    • @taylorbee7451
      @taylorbee7451 4 года назад +29

      Musical genius.

    • @skillagennahral
      @skillagennahral 4 года назад +9

      Ray Reggae is Father of Hip-Hop

    • @tagaway6173
      @tagaway6173 4 года назад +34

      @@skillagennahral he didn't say otherwise.
      Read the comment again.
      If dancehall and hip hop are kinda brothers, it is implied they have the same father.
      Obviously their mothers are different 🤷‍♀️😅

    • @pixlvibz
      @pixlvibz 4 года назад +8

      I always thought reggae is like the father of hip hop

    • @thebrandomusicreviewshow1227
      @thebrandomusicreviewshow1227 4 года назад +1

      Dancehall is the father of hip hop lol he was being modest and trying not to be troublesome

  • @djEssatu
    @djEssatu 4 года назад +498

    Give Sean Paul his flowers now.

    • @coffeewithcarline9171
      @coffeewithcarline9171 4 года назад +11

      Just did ❤️

    • @PinkDogs1824
      @PinkDogs1824 4 года назад +1

      Doggy Tea how did u do it

    • @airnidzo
      @airnidzo 4 года назад

      I don't have his flowers. What happened to his flowers anyway?

    • @djEssatu
      @djEssatu 4 года назад +16

      @@airnidzo It means, honor him now while he is here, not when he's gone and talk about how great he was.

  • @JuniorRodigan
    @JuniorRodigan 4 года назад +1237

    SEAN PAUL = the most CONSISTENT Dancehall artist in history......23+ years of HITS this April . Brilliant

  • @JoseLopez-tv2bu
    @JoseLopez-tv2bu 4 года назад +993

    I think you can tell a lot about a person based on how they talked about his colleagues. Respect for that!

    • @studiomangordon2933
      @studiomangordon2933 4 года назад +12

      real talk .. homage

    • @daniiechen
      @daniiechen 4 года назад +13

      that's what I love about Jamaican artist, they will always big up everybody in the business 😍❤️

    • @nicolefox7046
      @nicolefox7046 4 года назад +3

      Im glad he recognized supa cat as his musical father

    • @somertonfc705
      @somertonfc705 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/q9g72oiJCqc1/видео.html1

    • @cryosteam3944
      @cryosteam3944 3 года назад

      ask him about how he shined DMX acting too good for the dog

  • @kurtriley8106
    @kurtriley8106 4 года назад +657

    Wow, so proud to hear him talk about Bam Bam prod by my father (R.I.P) Winston Riley of Techniques Records

    • @rootsism1
      @rootsism1 4 года назад +31

      Legend ! May he rest in peace and power .

    • @NextSound170
      @NextSound170 4 года назад +3

      Iyah!

    • @KingdomofKinship
      @KingdomofKinship 4 года назад +7

      🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲😭✊🏿

    • @kshmrs
      @kshmrs 4 года назад +10

      Wow, your fathers legacy lives on strong !

    • @kevinmcclory5025
      @kevinmcclory5025 4 года назад +5

      Wow respect

  • @christopherk.agbega496
    @christopherk.agbega496 4 года назад +340

    I love how he recognized Koffee. That's so touching for an OG to look at a youngin and say "salute" - That's Great. A true humble expression 💯

    • @houserental5424
      @houserental5424 3 года назад +1

      Let’s be real, Toast is on that list just for gender politics. It doesn’t fit the time period of all the other songs or style

    • @njsman7640
      @njsman7640 3 года назад +14

      ​@@houserental5424 what yuh braggin? She literally has won a grammy.. out of gender politics? What narrative are you standing on, fool. The first artist he showed literally is also female. Many other female reggae dancehall artists include Lady G, Lady Saw, Patra, Nadine Sutherland and much more out of the box that you can't hold. Pussio bwoy, I guess you only want men, mama man.

    • @jdcaprani
      @jdcaprani 3 года назад +4

      @@houserental5424 not true. Toast is gonna stand the test of time as a classic.

    • @westindianmermaid4711
      @westindianmermaid4711 3 года назад +3

      @@houserental5424 how is toast there for gender politics when he listed bam bam and no no no? Dwl

    • @YoDJJC
      @YoDJJC 3 года назад

      @@houserental5424 L

  • @erickt9415
    @erickt9415 4 года назад +325

    not even narcissist. sean paul well deserves his place in dancehall history, cuz he has BANGERS

  • @YM-hh4jy
    @YM-hh4jy 4 года назад +970

    This man has a PhD in dancehall

    • @SkaMasta097
      @SkaMasta097 3 года назад +6

      And this is his dissertation. I love it! 😎

    • @Nectarine333
      @Nectarine333 3 года назад +3

      Best comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror 4 года назад +488

    Impossible to dislike Sean Paul. I used to buy his records when no one rated him, same with TOK good to see he won at life

    • @jayjohnson8403
      @jayjohnson8403 4 года назад +1

      Look up supa cat, Sean Paul basically copied everything about his flow and voice.

    • @Writtenmirror
      @Writtenmirror 4 года назад +43

      @@jayjohnson8403 I grew up in Jamaica, I know this already. He also admits he modelled his voice and delivery after his `Dancehall Father'. Literally no relevance to your comment as a response to mine...

    • @jayjohnson8403
      @jayjohnson8403 4 года назад +1

      @@Writtenmirror cool dude.

    • @hellensonga8009
      @hellensonga8009 4 года назад +3

      @@jayjohnson8403 6:07

    • @jayjohnson8403
      @jayjohnson8403 4 года назад

      @@hellensonga8009 I watched the video love

  • @chupaanideas2926
    @chupaanideas2926 4 года назад +753

    EVEN WHEN HE IS TALKING IT SOUNDS LIKE HE IS SINGING

    • @pavmx703
      @pavmx703 4 года назад +38

      Lol, because he doesn't sing on his songs, he talks.

    • @kevinparsley6806
      @kevinparsley6806 4 года назад +7

      because he is just talking when he is singing...

    • @EdwardLamadrid
      @EdwardLamadrid 4 года назад +3

      You should hear Pitbull speak... lol😅

    • @tercial
      @tercial 4 года назад +2

      Dancehall music you use mostly your talking voice on records.

    • @dingdong1519
      @dingdong1519 4 года назад +1

      @@EdwardLamadrid Has he got past learning Spanish numbers?

  • @OriginalBoondocksXVIII
    @OriginalBoondocksXVIII 4 года назад +659

    Man, I could've watched another hour of this easily. I'm a '94 kid and was born in NY, but my entire family is Jamaican so I grew up on almost everything in this video. Was a huge Sean Paul fan as a yute too, had the Dutty Rock CD and multiple ringtones (lol) and all that. Loved this video! ❤️🇯🇲

    • @elliot2177
      @elliot2177 4 года назад +13

      You know how we do in Brooklyn.This took me back to Clarkson and 96th, Kings Highway where we stay pump the big speaker dem pon the store front.All the block parties.#kingscounty

    • @monique_pryce
      @monique_pryce 4 года назад +6

      Same here! Born and raised in NYC, but my entire family on both sides are Jamaicans. Sean Paul has been the hotness for as long as I can remember!

    • @lionessstarseed6812
      @lionessstarseed6812 4 года назад +6

      Same, but NJ and we’re Barbadians/Bajans 🇧🇧 The 90’s thru early 2000s was such a sweet era: so many reggae and dancehall classics that are still in my playlists today. Loved those slower Riddims, their simple bass lines with clean drums...Takes me right back to my youngin’ days, such a good feeling.

    • @AndreBenjaminswife
      @AndreBenjaminswife 4 года назад +2

      02 kid and literally the same thing. Sang along to all of these😂

    • @tercial
      @tercial 4 года назад +2

      Same here '94 baby born in Brooklyn NY 🇯🇲

  • @FallonFontaine
    @FallonFontaine 4 года назад +258

    'Get Busy' STILL hits to this day. Sean Paul is so underrated.

    • @tdb517
      @tdb517 4 года назад +17

      Underrated ? lol he sold millions of albums how is he underrated

    • @thomaskendell8146
      @thomaskendell8146 4 года назад +15

      He is pretty underrated in terms of mainstream success. It took him over 10 years to get his first number 1

    • @tdb517
      @tdb517 4 года назад +3

      @@thomaskendell8146 still,saying he's 'so underrated' makes no sense

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace 4 года назад +1

      @@thomaskendell8146 That's kind of crazy to think about. I don't even listen to Dancehall in general as a genre but all the songs of his I know are bangers, club STAPLES.

    • @thomaskendell8146
      @thomaskendell8146 4 года назад +4

      @@tdb517 it depends what you're measuring against. In terms of dancehall artists he's had a lot of success and is pretty well regarded but in terms of world renowned popstars doesn't get the credit or recognition he deserves

  • @Janiiya
    @Janiiya 4 года назад +492

    You honestly can’t deny the impact that Jamaica has had and continues to have on the music industry 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @KookieeBear
      @KookieeBear 4 года назад +7

      shakira i love Jamaicans 🙌🏻

    • @shalinimorgam9242
      @shalinimorgam9242 4 года назад +6

      I mean they know what’s good 😍

    • @Janiiya
      @Janiiya 4 года назад +15

      Weapon Forgery around the whole world, reggaeton for example was made by Jamaican immigrants. Our impact 😂

    • @kevatchiralzin3495
      @kevatchiralzin3495 4 года назад +4

      Facts y'all are the cool cousin's of the world's population that no matter how bad it is you guys jus be like, "whaagwon?"

    • @CRUNKJOOSE2
      @CRUNKJOOSE2 4 года назад +5

      Hip hop was created by a jamaican

  • @andymwes
    @andymwes 4 года назад +181

    The knowledge the man has. No wonder he has been consistent this long in the industry. He's inspired by legends but he doesn't copy them, he brings his unique sound and it always pays.
    Also it was very nice hearing him talk about get busy.

  • @christophermckenzie5929
    @christophermckenzie5929 4 года назад +130

    Sean Paul a true ambassador of reggae dancehall. Respect dutty

  • @EjnrTV
    @EjnrTV 4 года назад +444

    Music just flows through Jamaicans, we’re so musically talented. One of the best in the world and considering the size of the island that is an incredible feat. Our music is massively influential across the globe, just a pitty we haven’t reaped the fruits of our labour.

    • @CherryPac
      @CherryPac 4 года назад +10

      Yuh dun nuh seh!

    • @askbob
      @askbob 4 года назад +1

      I agree. Ya man 😊

    • @seansydney3569
      @seansydney3569 4 года назад +3

      True 🇬🇾

    • @sajuente8235
      @sajuente8235 4 года назад +1

      to be honest noo. jamaica dancehall is like Trap rap in usa. Everyone tallented and not tallented ( autotune) are stars. Same in jamaica. y

    • @Janiiya
      @Janiiya 4 года назад +9

      Yup, we release the most music per capita in the whole world

  • @michaelkiptoomwaniki5456
    @michaelkiptoomwaniki5456 4 года назад +232

    DIWALI RIDDIM was definitely one the biggest riddims ever. One of those generational riddims. So many classic tunes on that riddim.

    • @elvee7444
      @elvee7444 4 года назад +9

      Word!! In my opinion the greatest riddim ever...if not top 3

    • @teemaro5703
      @teemaro5703 4 года назад +4

      Diwali and Hallelujah Riddim

    • @TropicalMafia473
      @TropicalMafia473 4 года назад +3

      Great riddim, dont forget PLAYGROUND riddim. Now that riddim is just super fire!

    • @Writtenmirror
      @Writtenmirror 4 года назад +5

      For real real! I thought the Danny English track and even Wayne Marshall's Overcome were the biggest bangers but then you had Wayne Wonder, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man etc with smashes! But nothing took the world by storm like Get Busy. Diwali is an all time great riddim you're absolutely right!

    • @simmysim1422
      @simmysim1422 4 года назад +3

      Showtime riddim!

  • @BrooklynBwoii
    @BrooklynBwoii 4 года назад +63

    Man, when he salutes Koffee. Respect.

  • @teemaro5703
    @teemaro5703 4 года назад +109

    Used to have a crush on this man 🤣😂
    High school was fun because of him. All my ringtones in high school were Sean Paul tracks. Just gimme the light, Punkie, Temperature, We be burning....

    • @gleidson105
      @gleidson105 4 года назад +2

      The infiltrate

    • @6lemans10
      @6lemans10 4 года назад +2

      So fine
      Get busy

    • @teemaro5703
      @teemaro5703 4 года назад

      The good old days... His list has legends. I'd add a coupla names

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 4 года назад +1

      I've been listening to him for awhile & I never even knew he said Annabelle. I remember a friend & I got in free, at an Ozzfest, when we were young. We got a VIP section. But my younger self was being annoying... & Singing Sean Paul to my friend. & Then realized we were standing the whole time... I looked back & asked them if we were being annoying. But the gf & bf smiled at us & said no. I think we amused her. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Then again, it was a concert. Everybody was standing around, being annoying.

    • @teemaro5703
      @teemaro5703 4 года назад

      @@ahhwe-any7434 he is a great performer and his dance teams over the years, have been so dope. He's just a great artiste.

  • @dairebeare7839
    @dairebeare7839 4 года назад +438

    Love hearing artists talking in depth about the history of their genre, this is great

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins4567 4 года назад +385

    Im glad he recognized supa cat as his musical father

    • @SadBoyDenzel
      @SadBoyDenzel 4 года назад +5

      This is facts

    • @chantelleroberts9024
      @chantelleroberts9024 4 года назад +18

      Don Dada is a absolute classic, He just kills it on that track, He just keeps on going on Don Dada

    • @Trinavara
      @Trinavara 4 года назад +8

      When I first heard him in the late 90's I thought it was Cat,and I thought everyone knew that too!! Lol my two favorite ,glad I lived through both of their peaks...awesome times..

    • @ajbsbbaby
      @ajbsbbaby 4 года назад +3

      Chantelle Roberts still got don dada on rotation...and Cutty Ranks

    • @rucsaalmohammed5204
      @rucsaalmohammed5204 4 года назад +4

      super cat a legend just like Sean Paul back in the day I thought to myself Sean Paul is related to him

  • @lilmissmalone
    @lilmissmalone 4 года назад +180

    In Trinidad and Tobago we called this “maxi dub” because it was the music predominantly played in our most popular form of transport at the time: “maxi taxis”, a mini bus type of vehicle. Sean P just described a large part of my childhood and teenaged years. Reggae, Soca, Rap, Grunge, R&B- they heavily influenced us. ❤️

    • @jamaicanwilson3474
      @jamaicanwilson3474 4 года назад +9

      Dancehall and reggae is different

    • @jayjohnson8403
      @jayjohnson8403 4 года назад +4

      Same in Barbados. Still plays in the maxi taxi now (they call them zrs now)

    • @mr.aloohead840
      @mr.aloohead840 4 года назад +4

      Never heard that term tbh

    • @futurecrunk
      @futurecrunk 4 года назад

      Yeah bc of that i didnt learn what real dub was til i was older. I would visit my family in trinidad and my cousins woukd be calling Shabba Ranks songs dub lol

    • @KHarperdesigns
      @KHarperdesigns 4 года назад +2

      D maxi dub days sigh. Good trini days

  • @sojiogungbesan5547
    @sojiogungbesan5547 4 года назад +184

    Sean is one of the best to ever do it.
    Like Glue
    Get Busy
    Gimme De Light
    Still In Love (my personal favourite)
    All classic songs on the same album.

    • @6lemans10
      @6lemans10 4 года назад +19

      So Fine
      Temperature
      We be burnin
      Different albums.😎

    • @melaninsabre3798
      @melaninsabre3798 4 года назад +2

      Ganja Breed is a 🔥🔥🔥tune too off that album.

    • @sojiogungbesan5547
      @sojiogungbesan5547 4 года назад +8

      @ig:jack_thrillaa Deport Dem was another big Tune, good call

    • @Enigmajestic1
      @Enigmajestic1 4 года назад +1

      He has way better songs than the ones you mentioned but i agree

    • @Enigmajestic1
      @Enigmajestic1 4 года назад +1

      @ig:jack_thrillaa tell dem 🤞🏾him and vegas was a force

  • @NeoAndersonReloaded
    @NeoAndersonReloaded 4 года назад +89

    Bookshelf riddim best of all time.
    I miss the days when sean paul, elephant, sasha, beenie man were on rotation. Now we on lock down :(

    • @flame984
      @flame984 4 года назад

      Yes that riddim and the Egyptian riddim are the best

    • @NeoAndersonReloaded
      @NeoAndersonReloaded 4 года назад

      @@flame984 Mission, Dwali riddim. omg!

    • @CCROGGY
      @CCROGGY 4 года назад +1

      That and Buyout Riddim!

    • @NeoAndersonReloaded
      @NeoAndersonReloaded 4 года назад

      @@CCROGGY yes!

    • @jasonsolomon220
      @jasonsolomon220 4 года назад

      Bookshelf Riddim and Street Sweeper Riddim got me into Riddim collecting. Had me go back to Pepper Seed Riddim and was collecting every single Riddim up to Triple Bounce. One of my fav underated riddims was Rice & Peas Riddim also Violin Riddim (Capleton mashup that).

  • @alfred-kabatiemmanuel7153
    @alfred-kabatiemmanuel7153 4 года назад +38

    You can tell Sean knows what he's talking about. LEGEND!

  • @damienjones3099
    @damienjones3099 4 года назад +171

    The best interview i heard breaking down music

    • @theworkethic
      @theworkethic 4 года назад +8

      Damien Jones Hands down. Had all the classics, has a great understanding of details, history, influence, human aspects, his own honesty. Amazing.

    • @MrsCrazyrange
      @MrsCrazyrange 4 года назад +1

      He’s already done this interview a while ago with a BBC journalist. She went to Jamaica with him.

  • @chellox68
    @chellox68 4 года назад +41

    Sean Paul's Dutty Rock defined my childhood, those still remain some of my favorite songs to this day

  • @mzcaptain17
    @mzcaptain17 4 года назад +72

    Beautiful the way Sean talked about music.

  • @ramimwamba9937
    @ramimwamba9937 4 года назад +163

    I love Jamaicans so much, a man said "Jodie who's my wife now...big up" 😂😂

    • @hearthrob300
      @hearthrob300 4 года назад +24

      and Rebecca he is referring to is Shaggy's wife. Jody and Rebecca are actually good friends.

    • @mimimosa259
      @mimimosa259 4 года назад +2

      That was so cute

  • @mwihaki__
    @mwihaki__ 4 года назад +40

    This video just gave me a new kind of respect for Sean Paul...his knowledge of the reggae music scene is profound!!

  • @I-Red
    @I-Red 4 года назад +17

    6:51 "Murder She Wrote" father track to EVERY Reggaeton song ever made past and future

  • @marco3083
    @marco3083 4 года назад +88

    I'm italian and I love Jamaica and its culture. I love how such a "small" country is worldwide famoous for many things:
    The culture of reggae (and its sub-genres) and its many great artists;
    They are famous for the great fast athlets (bolt, powell, frase-price and so on);
    They are famous for being the "land of marijuana";
    They are famous for being the land of Rum.
    And I believe many other things!
    LOVE FOR JAMAICA!

    • @dark3rthanshadows
      @dark3rthanshadows 4 года назад +1

      carribian islands with central african influence

    • @nedisahonkey
      @nedisahonkey 4 года назад +3

      Can't forget the amazing food

    • @Lifestylewithjada
      @Lifestylewithjada 3 года назад

      @@dark3rthanshadows Africa has no influence in jamaican music🥴🥴

    • @angelararara6350
      @angelararara6350 3 года назад

      @@Lifestylewithjada Every artist Sean Paul named is African.

  • @WayneDavisDA_ILLESTalive14
    @WayneDavisDA_ILLESTalive14 4 года назад +42

    Yo pitchfork.... this was justice. Him explaining how important the bass line is the the genre to him even mentioning koffee. Beautiful 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @enyakstew7107
    @enyakstew7107 4 года назад +339

    I didn't know this dude was that much of a musician. Great video.

    • @soyninapena
      @soyninapena 4 года назад +32

      So educated in his roots! Im surprised as well!

    • @nafsiyake
      @nafsiyake 4 года назад +3

      Impressed!

    • @DJJEANIE
      @DJJEANIE 4 года назад +10

      he also produces some of his own dancehall tracks now.

    • @yorib5321
      @yorib5321 4 года назад +35

      That sounds like a different way of saying 'oh he speaks so well'. You lot will never ever stop with your discrediting and belittling attitudes.

    • @tyrfree5733
      @tyrfree5733 4 года назад +17

      Every artist with longevity know music. The artists who do not know music last for a year or two.
      The keys for a long music career have already been shown to us. The smart ones know this.

  • @mikextsunami
    @mikextsunami 4 года назад +51

    Jamaican music is so rich big up for sharing this with the world 🇯🇲

  • @Jaidzeka36
    @Jaidzeka36 4 года назад +97

    I just realized how old I am when he said I dunno if you kids nowadays know what a record is. Immediately I'm thinking who DOESNT know what a record is? Lol

    • @michaelcrockett2942
      @michaelcrockett2942 4 года назад +2

      😂
      Showing our age !

    • @igbokwenu4934
      @igbokwenu4934 4 года назад

      D Tatah
      Still have one now and a 💩 Ton of vinyls!!! One of my projects is to hook it up with speakers 🔊

    • @djdstarofficial
      @djdstarofficial 4 года назад +2

      think he specifically meant acetate records, but yeah, either way made me feel old :)

  • @ollielife1
    @ollielife1 4 года назад +61

    he has extensive knowledge!

  • @shauntheproducer3605
    @shauntheproducer3605 4 года назад +146

    This is a fire series. Get Pharell on this after this whole covid ting

    • @O-perro19
      @O-perro19 4 года назад +2

      YOO. FAM. I HOPE THEY HAVE THE FUNDS. THEY NEED HIM

    • @lildel7698
      @lildel7698 4 года назад +9

      Get Qtip too

    • @K1ddoh
      @K1ddoh 4 года назад +1

      YESSSSSSSS

  • @steliosk6424
    @steliosk6424 4 года назад +45

    I was 12 years old when I caught my first whine ever to Get Busy.
    Bless this man for putting on for Scarborough in the video!

  • @QueenQueenly
    @QueenQueenly 4 года назад +321

    Jamaica has the best music and artists in the world 🇯🇲

    • @rushekalilvids4434
      @rushekalilvids4434 4 года назад +2

      Yes hun

    • @elliot2177
      @elliot2177 4 года назад +4

      When you mix that wit da Brooklyn flavor like B.I.G. did, you get the G.O.A.T..That's mi culture, too.That's what I like bout B.I.G.You could hear da culture dem in his lyrics dem..#Brooklyn

    • @Pressure-xs6nq
      @Pressure-xs6nq 4 года назад +20

      No Jamaica... No hip hop!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @badmonkey222
      @badmonkey222 4 года назад +2

      @@Pressure-xs6nq lol okay

    • @daniaa1602
      @daniaa1602 4 года назад +19

      lool i have never met a shy jamaican or a jamaican that doesnt think they are best in everything or jamaica is best country lol. I feel like Jamaicans invented confidence and im here for it. Jamaicans will be like I can breathe better than all of you and mean tht shxt lmaooo

  • @hassanm.hassan4799
    @hassanm.hassan4799 4 года назад +8

    It's amazing how much greatness God packed into that little magical island of Jamaica... much respect!!

  • @matthewarmstrong5558
    @matthewarmstrong5558 3 года назад +15

    It’s funny, I’m a white, English Jew. We grew up on all these tracks as kids in london. I didn’t know until I moved to the UAE that these were Jamaican/West Indies tracks, I just thought these were ubiquitous.
    Moving out of london, breaking the link between the west indies and U.K. you realise the root of the music you love.

  • @DocMatthews0311
    @DocMatthews0311 3 года назад +1

    Newfound respect for Sean Paul. Can listen to him talk all day. Biggup!

  • @-Bloomingtales
    @-Bloomingtales 4 года назад +89

    This series is so educational... honestly. I LOVE it.

    • @jasonneil381
      @jasonneil381 4 года назад +1

      Dancehall is the greatest music you can get

    • @jasonneil381
      @jasonneil381 4 года назад

      We have the best music in the world

  • @jjpc225
    @jjpc225 4 года назад +124

    Iwayne - can’t satisfy her. It’s a sad story but a really good song!

    • @MrLilten
      @MrLilten 4 года назад +4

      Maaan I’ve been listening to dat tune everyday dis year

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 4 года назад +6

      @@MrLilten Everyday??

    • @PinkDogs1824
      @PinkDogs1824 4 года назад

      Why is it sad

    • @enterusername2855
      @enterusername2855 4 года назад +1

      PinkDogs1824 its about a prostitute

    • @MrLilten
      @MrLilten 4 года назад +1

      sensimania it’s a classic I can’t help it

  • @lsa7ada123
    @lsa7ada123 4 года назад +4

    I’m a 30+ Hispanic woman and reggae/dancehall has been a huge part of my life since I was 10! Nothing hits and gives me the feels like this music. I have music for every feeling.

  • @TTSantiago821
    @TTSantiago821 4 года назад +25

    Sean paul 2002 album was my college years and boooooiiiii...too many memories to count! Love this guy and a fan of many of the artists he mentions here

  • @stephanielovesbeauty
    @stephanielovesbeauty 4 года назад +7

    It's amazing how Dancehall/ Reggae influenced Latin culture to create Reggaeton and Latin Trap its awesome to hear the original songs that are used as samples now!

  • @jonsamuels9245
    @jonsamuels9245 4 года назад +20

    Sean's catalogue is NUTS! Big up Sean-a Paul!

  • @Deesan95
    @Deesan95 4 года назад +6

    Jamaica is always going to be the greatest to ever do it in the music industry!! Beautiful country & beautiful people.🙏

  • @Opshun1
    @Opshun1 4 года назад +62

    As a fan of music, I really appreciate this video. Sean Paul is clearly a fan of music as well and his insights, as an artist, are absolute gems. Big ups Mr. Paul and blessings!

  • @beatstreetmedia
    @beatstreetmedia 4 года назад +79

    Murder She Wrote actually incorporates Bhangra drums that Sly heard while in London. This was a dope watch though. Big up SP.

    • @inquisitive871
      @inquisitive871 4 года назад +12

      Yep. Their appreciation and curiosity of World Music is admired. This knack allowed them to produce good music for us to enjoy.

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 4 года назад

      1:56 caress me down. Americans are so annoying...

  • @Omrie69
    @Omrie69 4 года назад +12

    I was a house DJ at the time all my mates where into Rock and dance all of us bought Dutty Rock 20 years back dam we couldn't get enough of the sound and energy.

  • @edgarayala945
    @edgarayala945 4 года назад +14

    I love the structure and techniques of dancehall and reggae, and hearing how they have influenced modern genres like grime, uk garage, and underground bass music

  • @shellzbelle8767
    @shellzbelle8767 4 года назад +5

    So proud to see Sean Paul representing our culture so well, keep flying the flag high bredrin, I love my country and it’s rich culture so much ❤️❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @inquisitive871
    @inquisitive871 4 года назад +36

    The Punany riddim is the foundation for what is known as "90s Dancehall." The 4/4 syncopated beat pattern that goes something like "doom-doom....doom-doom"

  • @DJFriendZone
    @DJFriendZone 4 года назад +9

    Really impressed, man knows his stuff and has been in the game for a long time. He also did a lot to popularize dancehall to the mainstream so it’s a no brainer to include some of his own

  • @rootsm3
    @rootsm3 4 года назад +61

    Always could tell how much he respected his roots with his music

  • @tonyinfinitepower
    @tonyinfinitepower 3 года назад +2

    I had goosebumps when he spoke about Koffee.. One artist appreciating another's art.

  • @Nick_A_Bacher
    @Nick_A_Bacher 3 года назад +4

    I wish this went on for an hour. It was great to hear him break things down like this. I'm an American who grew up around all Caribbean people(Flatbush, Brooklyn). So I've heard all of these songs. But since I've moved away I'm around a lot more American people who I try to explain Dancehall (and Riddims) to and it's hard for them to follow. I will Definitely be sending this to them.

  • @islandbeast848
    @islandbeast848 4 года назад +130

    Legit peeps out there who don't know Sister Nancy and I'm like do you even Reggae😱😏😂

  • @cornSliceBreadDoesIt_pffft
    @cornSliceBreadDoesIt_pffft 4 года назад +3

    The most underrated yet humble artist of all time

  • @jessicapereira6663
    @jessicapereira6663 4 года назад +2

    Who can dislike this video??? It’s teaching you a type of music that has have big influence in the music industry.

  • @christophermichael5764
    @christophermichael5764 4 года назад +77

    when this covid19 thing is over, I'm going to buy these vinyls

    • @Reuben84h
      @Reuben84h 4 года назад +2

      If you can find them

    • @dthomas8110
      @dthomas8110 4 года назад +1

      Reuben exactly what I was about to comment

    • @grimori
      @grimori 4 года назад

      When you are ready to purchase comment here. I know an old collector that buys, sells and trades here in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

    • @Mythical444
      @Mythical444 4 года назад +2

      It’s VINYL* Jesus Christ!

    • @grimori
      @grimori 4 года назад +2

      @@Mythical444 oooookaaaay then. It's "VINYL* Jesus Christ!", Got it thanks for letting us know. Jerk!🙄

  • @prhayz1
    @prhayz1 4 года назад

    Big up your dam self Sean Paul! You are a student and a fan of our music. No wonder you did so well. One cannot be a master at anything until you embrace the foundation of that thing.

  • @carl4300
    @carl4300 4 года назад +44

    This had me smiling, great times and great music

  • @somedangoutlaw8088
    @somedangoutlaw8088 3 года назад +1

    I have pretty much all these riddims on rotation for years. Fair play Sean Paul

  • @dee2slow
    @dee2slow 4 года назад +20

    Jamaica has had the biggest impact in music history. Let's not forget one of hip hops greatest lyricists is Jamaican. Salute Sean Paul living legend. The only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace.

    • @sefp
      @sefp 3 года назад +2

      Might be USA blacks. But them and Jamaica are def no 1 & 2. Modern newest genres def Jamaicans. 80s and beyond.

  • @racegod69
    @racegod69 2 года назад +1

    As a yute in the Caribbean Sean was such a massive influence on the music of the time.

  • @tweetingsparks
    @tweetingsparks 4 года назад +289

    I miss his cornrows.

    • @maymay5600
      @maymay5600 4 года назад +15

      and bring back the 2000's craze of nostalgia?

  • @robbykrs5166
    @robbykrs5166 3 года назад +1

    Man he even cooler than I ever realised, respect to him!✊🏾

  • @cornSliceBreadDoesIt_pffft
    @cornSliceBreadDoesIt_pffft 4 года назад +3

    Finally someone got the real sense of acknowledging legends...yo i never thought he spoke straight english,like eva!!...yo he is def mad in reggae tone and the usuall eng,so articulate ...my all time vibe giver

  • @ndombologique
    @ndombologique 4 года назад +2

    So many BANGERSSSS... dancehall is everything. Being a first generation African in Canada it was the first kind of popular music that resonated instantly with my spirit. My fourth birthday party with my twin sister I remember hearing "Mr. Lova man, SHABBA!" ...feel good music, man! ❤

  • @Rebecca-yq8wb
    @Rebecca-yq8wb 4 года назад +3

    I am a Rebecca and every time that this song would come on I would be so hype when he would say my name. I can't believe that he even shouted me out (indirectly lol). My life is finally complete and I can die happily. Thank you Sean.

  • @latyshal.2286
    @latyshal.2286 4 года назад +1

    One of my favorite Dancehall Artists! This man is a Legend. I see why I like him so much...He is humble and he knows his music.

  • @leulkm
    @leulkm 4 года назад +10

    tru student of his craft, incredible artist a true musician, amazing how much knowledgeable he is, that is jamica people with fascinating creative mind, big up always artist like Sean Paul 4real!!!! Keep any genre of music influenced by reggae!!! 🎶

  • @Oli_Mili
    @Oli_Mili 4 года назад

    How can someone be so POWERFUL for so many years! In every single way! SP rules!!

  • @iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh
    @iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh 4 года назад +11

    Giving the light. It is heartening to see an artist being a student of the legacy that they come out of, contributed to, and see happening afterwards. TOAST!

  • @tziporahyisrael7254
    @tziporahyisrael7254 3 года назад +3

    He definitely right about SuperCat! His voice and style is distinct and iconic.

  • @manestage5403
    @manestage5403 4 года назад +12

    This was really good. I love it when musicians and artists can articulate their art like this and give a little history lesson.

  • @thecompanioncube4211
    @thecompanioncube4211 6 месяцев назад

    This elevated my respect for Sean. Love his songs, but his knowledge and life experiences extend the longevity of his songs

  • @jonesyh123
    @jonesyh123 4 года назад +15

    Brings me back to my childhood. Lol Twice My Age was my fav and legit a prophecy for my life now lmao. Loved this and Sean Paul.

  • @kapersad1
    @kapersad1 3 года назад +1

    Ah legend bigging up other legends! What ah boss. Much respect 🇹🇹

  • @812skatetreflip
    @812skatetreflip 4 года назад +4

    Literally has the same taste in DanceHall as me these are all my Favorites. Playing songs like “Bam Bam” and Ring the Alarm” for my friends but they just don’t get how Dope this music is.

  • @raffraff6576
    @raffraff6576 2 года назад +1

    This entire video slapped me with nostalgia

  • @Richardguy9
    @Richardguy9 4 года назад +7

    Thank you Sean Paul you are a great and your presentation encompasses the history of Jamaican Music. Great!!

  • @MezoRiccio
    @MezoRiccio 4 года назад +2

    Sean Paul has the Golden voice and blesses any song he is on. Love this.. He did miss King Yellow Man though.

  • @WrvrUgoThrUR
    @WrvrUgoThrUR 4 года назад +7

    12:11 he has a Unique voice style on his tracks. Can’t help but like this track even if you’re not a huge fan.

  • @marlonstrachan9655
    @marlonstrachan9655 4 года назад +2

    Its good to see that Sean Paul is very knowledgeable about the history of dancehall music .

  • @ambrosenzams
    @ambrosenzams 4 года назад +91

    "jodi who's my wife now big-up"

    • @Alex-ii9sp
      @Alex-ii9sp 4 года назад +14

      I laughed so fuckin hard at that part. Big up my wife!

  • @nixvaldez
    @nixvaldez 4 года назад

    The fact that reggae and reggaeton share a lot of elements makes me happy! Mami, ¿qué tú quiere'? Aquí llegó tu tiburón

    • @sherylsutherland1183
      @sherylsutherland1183 4 года назад +2

      Because reggae is the start of reggaeton I guess you don't know your history.🇵🇷🇯🇲

  • @PaulStewart28
    @PaulStewart28 4 года назад +4

    I grew up going to some of the most AMAZING parties in Jamaica in the summer. They were known locally as sessions. The fusion of the dancehall with the hip-hop/R&B and the SKILLS of the DJ's to mix..nothing in the U.S. rivals it

  • @Sheribee
    @Sheribee 4 года назад +1

    I love Sean Paul! He is just a breath of fresh air. He is so knowledgeable about our Jamaican music and culture. Listening to him makes me wanna study our musical culture a swear.💯

  • @mysteriousfun4759
    @mysteriousfun4759 4 года назад +7

    I love his talking voice and daddy swag

  • @ronmwesi6105
    @ronmwesi6105 3 года назад +1

    Am falling in love again with dance hall

  • @hawkeyesrule1234
    @hawkeyesrule1234 4 года назад +3

    His voice is music. Love that accent 😍

  • @baliksupper6043
    @baliksupper6043 3 года назад +1

    I love the way he’s giving props to the greats.Comes across as generous and cool.

  • @mutazah
    @mutazah 4 года назад +11

    Dance hall, the mother of rap music! Toast!

  • @blackspot4194
    @blackspot4194 3 года назад +1

    I like the way he goes about it.
    Could see myself chattin for hrs with him bout music .