Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques was born on January 9, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the son of Garth Henriques, a prominent Jamaican lawyer, and Frances Henriques, a painter. Sean Paul attended Wolmer's Boys' School and then the University of the West Indies, where he studied hotel management.
Sean Paul began his music career in the early 1990s, working with producer Jeremy Harding. In 1996, he released his debut album, "Stage One," which was a moderate success in Jamaica. However, it was his second album, "Dutty Rock," released in 2002, that launched Sean Paul into international stardom. The album featured the hit singles "Gimme the Light" and "Get Busy," which both reached the top 10 in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Since the release of "Dutty Rock," Sean Paul has released five more studio albums, all of which have been commercially successful. He has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award. Sean Paul is one of the most successful reggae artists of all time, and his music has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
In addition to his music career, Sean Paul has also been involved in several business ventures. He has his own clothing line, Tru-Tru, and he has also invested in real estate and tourism. Sean Paul is also a philanthropist, and he has donated to several charities, including the Sean Paul Foundation, which provides financial assistance to Jamaican students.
Sean Paul is married to Jodi Stewart, a former Miss Jamaica Universe. The couple has two children together, Levi and Remi. Sean Paul is a practicing Christian, and he is known for his humble and generous personality.
Sean Paul's net worth is estimated to be $250 million. He has earned his fortune through his successful music career and his various business ventures. Sean Paul is one of the wealthiest reggae artists in the world, and he is a role model for many young people in Jamaica and around the globe.
Year | Album | Sales |
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1996 | Stage One | 100,000 |
2002 | Dutty Rock | 6 million |
2005 | The Trinity | 4 million |
2009 | Imperial Blaze | 2 million |
2012 | Tomahawk Technique | 1 million |
2014 | Full Frequency | 500,000 |
Award | Year |
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Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album | 2004 |
Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album | 2006 |
American Music Award for Favorite Reggae Artist | 2004 |
Brit Award for Best International Male Solo Artist | 2004 |
Business Venture | Year |
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Tru-Tru Clothing Line | 2008 |
Sean Paul Foundation | 2011 |
Real Estate Investments | 2012 |
Tourism Investments | 2014 |
Notable Collaborations | Artist |
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"Baby Boy" | Beyoncé |
"Temperature" | Nelly |
"Get Busy" | Buju Banton |
"Gimme the Light" | Beenie Man |
"Temperature" | Rihanna |
"We Be Burnin'" | Sean Kingston |
"Break It Off" | Rihanna |
"Now That We Found Love" | Rihanna |
"Cheap Thrills" | Sia |
"Rockabye" | Clean Bandit |
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