Artist

Sean Paul

1990s-present·Kingston

Sean Paul carried dancehall to global pop dominance in the 2000s with hits like "Get Busy" and "Temperature," building a more melodic, radio-tuned version of the genre that topped charts worldwide. His 2002 album Dutty Rock, and "Get Busy" specifically, became the first dancehall single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, settling any argument about whether the genre could work as pure mainstream pop.

The full story is in Jamaican Dancehall.

At a glance

Active
1990s–present
From
Kingston, Jamaica
Records in the issues
1 (2002)
Original label
Atlantic
Listening guide track
“Temperature”

Listen

In the Jamaican Dancehall listening guide: “Temperature”

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In the issues

  • Jamaican Dancehall
    Supporting cast · 1979-1995 · Members

    Jamaican Dancehall is a genre from Kingston, Jamaica, 1979–1995. Its principal artists include Yellowman, Shabba Ranks and King Jammy. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 14 dated events.

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