On a break from his popular ‘Timeless’ tour, Sean Paul was energised and happy to be a special guest of the NBC’s Today show that was broadcast live from Sandals Dunn’s River Hotel on Thursday.
The Get Busy artiste, along with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Shaggy, were special brand ambassadors invited to be a part of the show, which highlighted Jamaica’s culture and signalled to their audience that the island was back in business after the recent hurricane. THE WEEKEND STAR caught up with Sean Paul after his beachside performance in front of the NBC crew of over 50, plus the hotel’s guests and staff. He opened up about still being able to pull large crowds to see him perform at venues all over Europe and the Americas. He also expressed gratitude for longevity and to be blessed to be Jamaican, as that means he already had the winning formula in being associated with a musical genre that the world loves and continues to embrace.
“I know that I’ve come a far way. It’s a lot different from just singing in my bathtub as a young 17-year-old with all the dreams and aspirations in the world. It feels awesome. Music is a gift that keeps on giving, and it has always paid off. Music is designed to just make you feel good, and that goes for not just my music, but others as well,” he said.
The 53-year-old artiste, whose given name is Sean Paul Henriques, added that the secret to his longevity, and still being relevant for more than three decades, is that he loves what he does and it is easy to win when reggae and dancehall are involved in the artistry.
“I’m happy to still be doing music and very passionate about showcasing my culture. Honestly, dancehall music is easy to create because of our diverse ethnic backgrounds and perspectives. We all have a story to tell, and we do so brilliantly through our music. I’ve been producing different singles and albums from way back when, so practice makes perfect. So, to me, we have the perfect music, so it’s not my fault, I’m still around. It’s the music’s fault,” he said.
He added that he is always ready to show off his talent that he has honed over the years.
“Dancehall is always a vibe. It is infectious, makes people want to dance, and explores so many different topics, so that gives it staying power, and every dancehall artiste should know that and just put their own personal twist on it, which is what I have done and other people like Shaggy have done as well and been very successful.”
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