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Multi-award-winning Billboard chart topper Sean Paul is heating up 2022 with his eighth full-length album Scorcha out NOW via Island Records. The sixteen-track album sees the global icon serving up his classic infectious sound and party-starting rhythms, just in time for the summer. In traditional Sean Paul fashion, the album boasts features from legendary artists across genres including focus track "Light My Fire" featuring Gwen Stefani and Shenseea. The unexpected pairing of vocals from pop icon Gwen Stefani and Jamaican dancehall stronghold Shenseea is a testament to Paul's supreme ability to produce global hits. Complete with an unshakable chorus that hears Stefani sing "baby won't you light my fire," "Light My Fire" is primed to be this summer's biggest anthem! The new album also includes previously released songs "Scorcha," "Only Fanz" (ft. Ty Dolla Sign), "Dynamite" (ft. Sia), "How We Do It" (ft....

Multi-award-winning international superstar Sean Paul releases new single “No Fear,” featuring legendary artists Nicky Jam and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. The song marks his latest release from his forthcoming eighth full-length album, Scorcha, out May 27 via Island Records. In celebration of Scorcha’s release, Sean will host a special performance at The Novo in Los Angeles on May 27th.   In his familiar infectious sound, Sean Paul delivers another anthem. “No Fear” is an uninhibited track about embracing everything life throws at you. With a power-packed verse from Damian Marley and catchy reggaeton chorus from Nicky Jam, it’s the perfect track to usher in warm weather and good times! “ No Fear ,” follows on the heels of smash singles “How We Do It” ft. Pia Mia and “ Dynamite ” ft. Sia which each caught fire right out of the gate. Sean also announced 2022 U.S. Scorcha headline tour dates and will hit the road with Pitbull on his 2022 North American Tour. Returning to the stage foll...

The multi-award-winning and Billboard chart topping, Sean Paul reunites with Sia to release their club anthem “ Dynamite ” – an indisputable pop banger to round out the year. Produced by Banx & Ranx and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Pink, The Foo Fighters), the upbeat single relies on dancehall-centric beats, Sia’s trademark quavering voice as she belts “Light me up and set me free,” and Sean’s undeniable dance inducing riffs   LISTEN TO “DYNAMITE” HERE . The track marks a highly anticipated follow-up collaboration between the genre-bending artists since their smash hit “ Cheap Thrills ,” also produced by Greg Kurstin , which has racked up over 1.6 billion YouTube views since its 2016 release. Of the song, Sean Paul says, “’Dynamite’ started out as just a good vibe song. After recording ‘Cheap Thrills’ Sia and I knew we would record another single and ‘Dynamite’ is the second installment.” He adds “Banx and Ranx, Greg Kurstin, myself and Sia, worked on this single and ...