Sean Kingston, is a Jamaican American reggae singer and rapper.
Although he was born in Miami, Florida, he grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, after moving there at the age of six. His stage name pays homage to Kingston, Jamaica. Reggae superstar Buju Banton is a close friend of Sean Kingston's family and gave him advice upon entering the music industry.
Kingston, through a venture between Epic Records and Koch Records, released the single "Beautiful Girls" in summer 2007. The single, based on the bass line and lyrical "association" of the 1961 hit "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and topped the UK Singles Chart. Likewise, The song "Me Love" derives from Led Zeppelin's "D'yerMak'er. The song also debuted at number one in Australia; where it knocked off Fergie who had been number one for nine weeks.
In October 2007, Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape Tour.
His first album is expected to be released during summer 2008.
Although he was born in Miami, Florida, he grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, after moving there at the age of six. His stage name pays homage to Kingston, Jamaica. Reggae superstar Buju Banton is a close friend of Sean Kingston's family and gave him advice upon entering the music industry.
Kingston, through a venture between Epic Records and Koch Records, released the single "Beautiful Girls" in summer 2007. The single, based on the bass line and lyrical "association" of the 1961 hit "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and topped the UK Singles Chart. Likewise, The song "Me Love" derives from Led Zeppelin's "D'yerMak'er. The song also debuted at number one in Australia; where it knocked off Fergie who had been number one for nine weeks.
In October 2007, Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape Tour.
His first album is expected to be released during summer 2008.
