Sean Paul

On his second CD, Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul boasts atop blunt-friendly, hip-hop-inspired beats for a smoking result. The songs on Dutty Rock center around women, music and partying, but Paul's honey-coated delivery makes each track spark in its own unique way. Start with "Gimme the Light" and "Get Busy."

Dancehall-reggae crossover hits tend to be deliciously simple. "Gimme the Light," Sean
Paul's unlikely summer smash, is no different -- a sticky ode to toking, with a twinkling beat
and an undeniable hook. Whether the average American listener can comprehend what
goes on in between is moot, which is good news for Paul, because he's at best a middling
MC. But even the most dowdy roots numbers here sparkle on the chorus, which... More >