Sean Paul: A Life In Riddims (Full Documentary)
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Yasmin Evans presents a 1Xtra documentary about the life & music of Sean Paul
Sean Paul has been making hit records for over 20 years. He has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest pop stars, sold over 26 million records, and is one of Jamaica’s most successful recording artists.
But who is the man behind the music & where did this music come from? Yasmin Evans went to Jamaica to find out.
On one incredible journey around Kingston, Sean treated us to an exclusive performance at the legendary Tuff Gong International, we got a glimpse inside his studio and discovered how his most iconic tunes were made.
We then followed Sean from Jamaica to the UK, and went behind the scenes as he prepared to play at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Middlesbrough
Featuring: Anne-Marie, Annie Mac, Jax Jones, David Rodigan, Trevor Nelson, Naomi Cowan, Toddla T, Seani B, Idris Elba & more
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The man has had 20+years of great songs. Absolute legend
Jamaica, we need to acknowledge how huge a contribution Sean Paul has made. Legendary.
@Naturalissmusic
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@sefp
3 жыл бұрын
None at all. Sean has taken from Jamaica not given. Nothing original about his musicality or persona. Just takes from Jamaicans.
@jamallhayden2512
2 жыл бұрын
@@sefp he is Jamaican 😂
@sefp
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamallhayden2512 not ethnically. Not dark black Jamaican mans son is he. More Chinese Portuguese he’s from.
@jamallhayden2512
2 жыл бұрын
@@sefp I’m meant he was Jamaican as in terms of Nationality.
Lawd what an enjoyable documentary. From the songs, the throwbacks, the visuals, the information... absolutely beautiful. PROUD PROUD PROUD Jamaican!
@1xtra
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@longdragon3
4 жыл бұрын
Are you from Jamaica?
@ingalook
4 жыл бұрын
Trini get big up an all! Great documentary... This is my music right here...
@epydemiq1
3 жыл бұрын
Superb documentary. From the songs used to the interview, everything just superb. Big up BBC 1XTRA!!!
@michellexyminis3275
3 жыл бұрын
Nice documentary, throwbacks, and visuals!
Thank you BBC 4 documentary 😍 luv u my king spz
@jlewis122
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏽 for the great music and May God continue to bless your life. Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 loves you!!!!!! 20+years in the games. 🇯🇲 continues to bring the heat🎶and we love it!
@mumamulabanya5770
4 жыл бұрын
Sean Paul ah u dat?
@vincentlibosso
4 жыл бұрын
You an inspiration Sean. I remember when you visited Nairobi. Maad
@isipella
4 жыл бұрын
sean whats the brand of the glasses you were wearing in middlesbrough?
In Uganda, this man's music NEVER stops playing. Even on the radio. I STAN A KING !!!! .
@ZelB84
4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how Sean Paul had to get big overseas before he was big in Jamaica
@jiminstinyhands7776
4 жыл бұрын
@@ZelB84 that happens more often than people think with artisits
@eugeneochar4182
3 жыл бұрын
@@ZelB84 a prophet is never accepted in his home town
His humility is touches my heart. Almost feel like I know the guy. Definitely a GOAT hands down
Finally a documentary made...on this living legend!
I am a Mexican who love Sean Paul because he representative an important part of my life, in fact, his songs are listened in the most important clubs in Mexico City. Sean Paul make great parties whit his great hits!
This the first music documentary I have watched from start to end non stop! What a legendary!
I wish there were a Love button! So well put together. Sean Paul is an intelligent, down to earth and humble ambassador not just for Jamaica but the Caribbean. His talent is immense and his legacy rich, but most importantly, he seems a good and kind man who has stayed true to his roots despite success. PS: Mr. Sean-a-Paul you can come put in a 2400m swim session with me at the Aquatic Centre in Barbados anytime ! Lol
@1xtra
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much these comments mean a lot to us :)
Toronto got mad love for Sean Paul. He gave a lot youth out here a chance to shine! Nuff respect!
@asanteakan70
4 жыл бұрын
Toronto416 trust, many of them videos were shot in Toronto
@vita171
3 жыл бұрын
❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦I love my city 🌃 4️⃣1️⃣6️⃣Toronto➡️The 6ix 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️
this documentary is so overdue. literally every song this guy's dropped is a banger. and that since the bloody 90s. his sound is timeless.
@oscarbee8228
3 жыл бұрын
..he is the best reggae artist after Bob Marley!!
@hottaste34
3 жыл бұрын
@@oscarbee8228 he is not a reggae artist kmt. It’s dancehall
@oscarbee8228
3 жыл бұрын
@@hottaste34 its just the same.
@hottaste34
3 жыл бұрын
@@oscarbee8228 it’s not.
@hottaste34
3 жыл бұрын
@@oscarbee8228 be educated
Jamaica is the disneyworld of music Dope Quote! Sean Paul : Biggest Legend!
@nellydavis7645
4 жыл бұрын
AMC SP folks need to stop throwing the world legend around.
@kingsweattv2465
4 жыл бұрын
@@nellydavis7645 "Word"
@jsnmad
4 жыл бұрын
18:31 The quote being said
@cosmocosmos8510
4 жыл бұрын
He is rejoice
@benja303
3 жыл бұрын
@@nellydavis7645 most successful dancehall artist of all time. If that doesn't earn the title of legend then what does ?
Big up Sean Paul no matter where the man come from up town or whatever . give the man his dues
@charlottesamuel5895
3 жыл бұрын
Yes give him the best wishes when he is alive and till the end....Bless up.....for the best SEAN PAUL....One Love.👊💞💞💖💖✊🔥🔥
@ceciliasenghore7843
3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY!
@ceciliasenghore7843
3 жыл бұрын
Love 💘 him to bits. He's one GREAT,GREAT singer and perfomer!
@FletchaVibeEnt
3 жыл бұрын
Wish you could check out this single, would appreciate #fortheladiesorthebedroom ⬇️ 🔥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWiFzaasgceqmbA.html
I can't imagine life with out Jamaica. Raggae music birthed dancehall and hiphop and my favorite riddim of all time is seasonal riddim, she doesn't mind Sean Paul's favorite song.
I'm proud to be a Jamaican where's my Jamaicans are drop a like.
@rachelharris8155
4 жыл бұрын
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@AmareshAsmara
4 жыл бұрын
im Eritrean, but im proud to LOVE Jamaica!
@johnmburu2075
4 жыл бұрын
Yaddie
@rktobi7828
4 жыл бұрын
Not 🇯🇲 but I'll show some 🇹🇹 love though 😂
@Kango62
4 жыл бұрын
@@rktobi7828 bless up yuh self you're still one of us
I am haitian . This guy was huge in my youth ,early 2000's without us understanding a single word of his songs. Respect brother!
@stayup3392
4 жыл бұрын
Bigup
@FlyingFirsklass
4 жыл бұрын
Zoe🇭🇹
@lafranceful
4 жыл бұрын
Respè bro. Same here😂😂
@jonsamuels9245
4 жыл бұрын
Diagonale supernova do u being Haitian make your statement more significant? (I’m not being rude or funny just honestly curious)
@diagonalesupernova6483
4 жыл бұрын
@@jonsamuels9245 yes. People normally dont listen to music from another culture especially when they dont understand the language but guys like shaggy ,sean paul and elephant man has transcend that and get everybody moving no matter where you from.😉
First Time I heard Sean Paul was with DMX , belly sound track. "TOP Shotter" song still 🔥🔥🔥. Living Legend...
One of my favorite Artist...listen to him all my High School Years!!💙🇬🇾🇺🇸
Sean Paul is a class act.he doesn't chase clout he chases beats. Init?
We little but we large. I remember when going to utech and seeing sean paul at the time driving a toyota Lexus suv. Humble vibes he had. He surely has made us proud. Jamaica is small but we have a big impact on this world whether it be our food, music, Sports and our vibes. Big dutty cup
@kyieshaharper5382
4 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it..It still puzzles me how we are so small yet so influential
@rushelltyrell4836
3 жыл бұрын
Big dutty cup I love dat
When Sean Paul came into lime Light musically here in Uganda i remember buying his Tshirt & put it on then went to school party & that day I was a celebrity & everyone was taking pics with me, #memorie big ups #sean_paul
Such a huge collector of riddims, especially from the 90s when it was incredible. Sean Paul has been on ALL the best riddims with some of the greatest dancehall stars.
I'm in love the accent, Jamaicans 😍😘💯💗💞🔥🔥🔥Sean Paul 💯💗🔥✋👍✝️🙏💚😍😍
Sean Paul verse on any collaboration is always Lit. Guaranteed!!!
From the baddest intros to dance moves to platinum hits what more can u ask from dutty. He even retrieves djs from the panic mode with his hits🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Can we take a minute and celebrate the precious way this man aged?
@suzannazein7145
4 жыл бұрын
Gladys Quesada yes that’s what I was thinking he was super back then but now damn he’s super hot!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@randybudbud8358
4 жыл бұрын
LIGHT SKIN NIGGAS BE WINNING 😱
@felixkhale
4 жыл бұрын
So true
@doloresdavidson-george5495
4 жыл бұрын
He was always a pretty boi fellah
@sunmanpatoo
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe him and Nas serve the same god. lol
His music Carried me thru the tough years back in Zimbabwe, Sean Paul ah my Dee Jay....
With love from Nigeria🇳🇬
Been watching the documentary for 12 minutes now. Had goosebumps about 10 times. Is that normal?
Sean Paul king of Riddim collabo Hit like for Sean paul♥️
YES REAL LIVING LEGEND. HAVE TO GIVE SEAN PAUL HIM RATINGS...GREAT DOCUMENTARY
Big respect to Sean Paul. Much love from Trinidad, gimme d light is my jam 🔥🔥🔥
I feel so proud watching this. 🇯🇲
Sean Paul is a legend!! All those hits, especially the early ones, are quality! He's a true artist. He's evolved, stayed in the game, and is still relevant all these years later. There's not many artists that have done that.
@amcsp7713
4 жыл бұрын
Bexxybex real talk..respect
@kingjulien2999
4 жыл бұрын
To cross so many genres n to STILL keep his jamaican patois in the international scene is commendable.
@javy9043
4 жыл бұрын
So true these another Jamaican artiste nowadays only care about cursing.. Sean Paul a lead still on top of his game. Bless up
I remember when he made us super upsidedown crazy in 🇰🇪💯🇰🇪💯🇰🇪💯 yoh! 20+ years, nuh easy super entertainer. Rrrrrrra! Dutty.
@matkyalo4992
4 жыл бұрын
no lie brudda
@mrskagwangi
4 жыл бұрын
And his phone disappeared. 😂😂
@kelvintymwaura5075
4 жыл бұрын
@@mrskagwangi Kenya loves his music that much, we just borrowed his playlist..🇰🇪💯🇰🇪💯🤣🤣
@maryannewangeci2521
4 жыл бұрын
Watu wa Nairobi walifanya 😭😭 coz I thought he won't make it to do the mombasa show coz nilikua matembezi huko 😂😂😂mombasa show was 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 and I remember I was in high school🤦♂️ but it was worth me running away at night for that concert. Punishment baadae
@kelvintymwaura5075
4 жыл бұрын
@@maryannewangeci2521 wewe ni legend 😂; 🇰🇪💯🌍🔥💯 jamaa alioshwa tenje na other valuables. He still rocked hard in 254 lakini baridi ya kufanya shows 🇰🇪 ilimchapa tangia hiyo siku.😂🇰🇪💯 Rrrrrrraaaaa dutty Paul.
I love this. It's so positive. Got me on an emotional roller coaster because every single song reminds me of a significant time in my life from primary school in the 90s... and he's still going
One of the most underrated artists ever!! Jamaica needs to recognize!!
It's so simple yet no one has done it better , he just used simple words that people could understand and sing along to .
That brother been around for longer then some of y’all think....with Super Cat, Junior Cat, Chaca Demus, Junior Demus etc. and the list goes on
@kyieshaharper5382
4 жыл бұрын
No .when sean broke cat and demuses careers were on the verge of dying
Living Legend no doubt... Real Yardie filled with Humility , Talent , Consistency and Love for the Music. Big up SP everytime, ur contribution to dancehall and the yutes is immeasurable.
Sean Paul is one of the greatest artists in the world. Top 30!
@nellydavis7645
4 жыл бұрын
Dexter Dexx 😂😂
That “Deport Dem” was my favorite
The King! Made my child worth while in Lusaka Zambia Africa. thank you for the great sit down!
@dishtailor2182
4 жыл бұрын
Big up from a kabwe boy
@Therealreplay89
4 жыл бұрын
@@dishtailor2182 Much love to CB!!!
My all time favourite Artist.. i love how he can do every type of music.. any collabo he touches turns into Gold
I loooove sean paul soo much i grew up on his songs and still am a huge fan 10 years later much respect from kenya Africa❤
As a kenyan am glad the world is giving flowers now when he can still smell them .ICON
She definitely likes Sean Paul.
@pearlgenuine
3 жыл бұрын
💯
@padmasalam5267
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! The presenter was blushing. Obviously, she fancies Sean. Can we blame her though? Well I think not. Jolly well! 🥂🍺 Cheers and beers mates!
@JullianLue
3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE COMMENT I WAS LOOKING FOR CAUSE I KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT SAW IT LOL
@opinionatorX
3 жыл бұрын
@@JullianLue Seems like it definitely went down...lol
@Spiritual_876
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing is wrong to like Sean Paul.. She's young...
Been riding with Sean since day One ☝🏽 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹👌🏾🎶
@ingalook
4 жыл бұрын
Ent!!!
I have always loved this guy and his music! So humble and never forgetting where he comes from, despite all his global success! Had the chance to see him perform in Vegas a few years ago. Like he always says...” mad people ting.” His performance was pure🔥🔥🔥 Blessings! 🙏♥️
My all time favourite Dancehall artist since I was young. Sean Paul is one of the 🐐’s of Dancehall music 🔥🇯🇲
Sean Paul is almost like a Saint. How can someone be so big but also so humble down to the roots at the same time! Love from Malaysia. We may sleep every night, but his music will always be "awake" at any given time.
Love me some Sean Paul those are the days lots of love Sean you did Jamaica proud.
Literally got goosebumps through out this entire video. Big up Sean Paul
It's his timbre, it is unmistakable, unique, captivating, he stands out! That's why he's made it!
l have been playing as a dj for more than 3 years and every playlist of mine a Sean Paul song is there
Very important to celebrate someone still alive. Token of appreciation
@christopherlockett2148
4 ай бұрын
And still raletive 👏
One of my favourite artists❤🇯🇲👌🏾👍🏾🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Sean Paul
Watching this right now. I love it! Sean Paul is a proper legend
So proud of my bae ,SP is a living LEGEND ‼️🔥🔥🔥
Dope documentary big Sean Paul big up bbc
Oh my. I never watch a documentary with my heart racing to a beat before (and I always watching documentary) . I just want to get up and bruk out on a dance floor 😰
@BBC Radio 1Xtra PLEASE do more documentaries about Jamaica, the culture, history and music (esp Dancehall & Reggae). It's NEEDED. I don't know what's going on with our local Jamaican media but they're dropping the ball regarding creating content like this. Thank you. 🙏🏽
Yoooooooo Sean Paul was the entire soundtrack to my college years!!!! We used to murder any song they played of his🙋🏾♀️🙌🏾🔥🤗 A whole lotta GYRATING !!!!!} 💯💯💯💯💯🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
BIG UP 1XTRA + YASMIN EVANS!!! RRR!!!
@phyllisb-chronicles3358
4 жыл бұрын
Respect love the positivity fi wi country much love
@molhimmligi1451
4 жыл бұрын
From Sudan mama africa we wish you'd come to us.
@danyellejones2799
3 жыл бұрын
You’re a LEGEND ‼️‼️ PERIOD 👑
@urbanidoltv
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this documentry. Your a king
@sikosiko5703
3 жыл бұрын
keep doing the good work
You are a great representation of Dancehall internationally. Thank you Sean!!!
Am from Mombasa Kenya in my town we have these nissan vans for public transportation and they usually have music blasting with little screens to show you the videos , my highlight of the day was usually in the mornings on my way to school when sean paul songs came on we use to sing a long and dance to such songs 'just give me the light' I used to miss the school bus on purpose for this, these are such nice memories
Gimme di light .I didn't realize it was big in Trinidad (2002?)before even Jamaica!That's good to know.But in any case, Trinidad loved Sean Paul even back in 1998 , five years before 2002.
My all-time favorite Dancehall artist since I was a child. Big up Sean Paul every time. #MadPeopleTingDeyShouldKnow 🔥
You can hear the intelligence in his voice different from the others, the humbleness, no one can be the same still.
Mad people ting Dey should know. I’m a fan since 2002 and it still growing up
The first album I bought was Dutty Rock! Such an amazing performer. He combined everything he got and is our ambassador. Go Sean
Only time I appreciate a recommendation from KZread ♥️♥️♥️
Well done Sean Paul! Living Legend
We thank you jamaica for bringing up sean paul in this world...... ❤❤❤❤💕
The melodies of it all is basically like a heartbeat, that's why it can resonate all across the world. Music is made from emotions and it brings out so many other emotions when it hits. Priceless moments. Proud a yu Sean Paul. We all have our part in LIFE! BIG UP BBC 1XTRA & EVERYBODY. - EVERYBODY! (YOU included!) Bidi-bang-bang ♪♫
He’s a talented creative man, so handsome still 💚🥰🇯🇲 I was a teenager, when his began to hit the radio airwaves. This is a pretty awesome documentary.
Jamaica the birth of hip hop DJ - it was Kool Herc who took the jockin' to The Bronx - recreating dancehall partys with funk and soul music - Japan bought up whole of Jamaica 45s and bootlegs during the 80s/90s now you can find all the rare 45s in Japan only !!!
@CherryPac
3 жыл бұрын
Tell dem nuh!
From Kenya with love 🇰🇪🇰🇪....... Sean Paul be big!
I am so proud!! Made me cry!!! Tears of joy. So proud of Sean da Paul.
Never knew what the hell he was saying on most of his songs but they sounded 🔥🔥🔥
Big up Sean! Thanks for the great work Yasmin and team. This documentary was informative, very relevant and excellently edited! Pure niceness, Lotsa Love from Kenya!
Power of dancehall music!!!
Sean Paul 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼❤👊 HAITI put some respect on your name ❤ "Dutty Rock" 1st album platinum 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 wah Gwaann Jamaica ❤ from HAITI respect to Sean Paul
@stayup3392
4 жыл бұрын
Bigups yuself family.
Whoever you are who can't sleep tonight, is tired or sad, believe that there will be tomorrow that will light up your beautiful days. You just need to endure a little more, a little more, and a little more ... Thank you for being patient, thank you for being able to survive. And as you read this, promise yourself that you will be able to get through your toughest days in the future. Promise to keep smiling, no matter how you are ... You deserve to be happy :)
Big up Sean Paul one de all time greatest
Sean Paul really did set the trend. All them Jamaican Riddims that he bussed and also those other artists that was on those Riddims 🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲 Drop Leaf Riddim
RESPECT BBC RADIO 1XTRA. BIG UP SP. ONE LOVE FROM GUYANA
Di old riddims ah hot...better than new ones...today only autotuned tunes...till 2013 the world of riddims changed
Sean Paul 😎 is truly a dancehall Legend of all time though locally in some cases back in the days He use to be underrated rated because many Jamaicans don't know what they got and I believe throughout the third world generation onto today He is the only dancehall artist that represent Jamaica the best ...Much love and respect to Sean Paul😎 he his truly a Dancehall icon of all time don't stop my brother continue to make Hits up on Hits and weave the flag of Jamaica🇯🇲 proud and high my brother😎👍. " Yay Yay .... Sean Paul " 😎 Just give me the light and pass the dough buss another bottle of Mo 🎵😎🍸🍾😁🎼
The world should solve its differences with diplomacy and dance offs with dancehall songs, not war!
Absolutely amazing thank you for this it took me back to some really great times felt so proud and happy for him when he took the world by storm back then he was 🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Big up mi little but tallawa fam dem from Jamaica
I deadass wanted to marry this guy 😍😍😍😍
Well, this man is living simple on the soil of his ancestors, swimming(exercising) daily; eating fresh produce and jamming happy tunes! TAKE NOTE OF THIS RECIPE AND MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY ONE THAT EXTENDS YOUR LIFE NOT SHORTEN IT.
Respect,the only artist that managed to piss off Jay Z over Beyonce 😎🚀🚀🚀🚀and still that's a record!!
@MMMM-js4rg
4 жыл бұрын
misssophisicated It’s rumoured Jay got jealous over Sean Paul cos of the Baby Boy song. Apparently thats the reason they havent performed the song together in ages
@rktobi7828
4 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 So true... Also heard some years back Rihanna's "Break it Off" on the High Altitude Riddim with Sean Paul was never allowed a video, Cuz Sean was on the track Jigga Salty AF
@scorpio_9810
3 жыл бұрын
If you pay close attention to the video,you'll notice Sean and Beyonce are never featured on set together. Allegedly Jay wouldn't allow them to shoot any scene together 😆 😄
@danyellejones2799
3 жыл бұрын
Josh Grevous wow 😳 I had no idea but now that I think 🤔 they’ve never really done that song like that since the video itself, that’s crazy
@helenhamilton9561
3 жыл бұрын
Ugly (Soup Cooler Lips) Smashes Every Female He Can, and Has The Audacity To Be Jealous. PLEASE!!
At the time I was living in Sudan when Sean Paul came out. Beside the country ruled by an Islamic conservative government the youth in the capital city(Khartoum) were all down to Sean Paul music special the girls. It was something unique.
N arrrrrr mann this video was littt deffo not long enough I WANT MORE !!!!!! badddddddddd
One of my Fav. Artist!!!! I even more so love how humble he is! He is killing it indeed bless up Sean I wish you all happiness and your beautiful family! From your biggest fan hehhehe CHRISTINA.... good job!!!!
This intro alone gimme goosebumps and bring tears to my eyes.... the memories as a kid just hearing a sean paul song.... whether on the tv or in a bus..... always enjoyed those few mins.... he was pretty cool and stylish.... and he was global.... hes legendary... his songs will stand the test of time of his unique voice and abilities on the mic....