Sean Paul Siblings: All About Jason ‘Jigzagula’ Henriques
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Sean Paul is a renowned Jamaican rapper, singer, and songwriter whose full name is Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques.
Born on January 9, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, he has become one of the most successful and influential figures in dancehall and reggae music globally.
With his distinctive voice, energetic style, and ability to blend dancehall rhythms with pop and hip-hop elements, Sean Paul has achieved massive international success, touring extensively and collaborating with artists across genres.
Siblings
Sean Paul has a younger brother named Jason “Jigzagula” Henriques, who has been closely involved in his music career.
Jason has worked as a producer and collaborator on several of Sean Paul’s projects, including contributions to albums and performances.
Jason has been described as Sean Paul’s “music partner in crime,” often supporting him behind the scenes and even appearing in related creative work.
Career
Sean Paul’s journey into music began in the mid-1990s when he started gaining recognition in Jamaica’s dancehall scene.
He released his debut album, Stage One, in 2000, which helped establish him locally.
His major breakthrough came with the 2002 album Dutty Rock, featuring massive hits like “Gimme the Light” and “Get Busy.”
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These tracks propelled him to global stardom, introducing dancehall to mainstream audiences worldwide.
Subsequent albums such as The Trinity (2005), Imperial Blaze (2009), Tomahawk Technique (2012), and Full Frequency (2014) continued his success, with later works like Live n Livin (2021) and Scorcha (2022) maintaining his relevance.
A standout collaboration was his feature on Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” in 2016, which became a worldwide phenomenon.
Over the years, Sean Paul has released numerous hit singles, earned certifications for high sales, and remained a dynamic live performer known for his high-energy shows.
Accolades
Sean Paul won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Dutty Rock in 2004 and has earned multiple Grammy nominations over the years, including for albums like The Trinity, Full Frequency, Live n Livin, and Scorcha, as well as for the track “Cheap Thrills” in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.
His achievements also include an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist in 2006, several MOBO Awards for Best Reggae Act, MTV Video Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, and BET Awards.
Notably, “Cheap Thrills” (with Sia) achieved RIAA Diamond certification (exceeding 10 million units, later updated to 11 times platinum), marking a historic milestone.
Sean Paul has also been honored with Jamaica’s Order of Distinction and holds the distinction of being one of the most awarded Jamaican artists internationally, with countless chart-topping singles and global impact.