Webmaster's Review:
Stage One

Sean Paul's debut CD Stage One is an impressive collection of hit singles. Stage One is an eclectic mix of hot dancehall hits and entertaining skits all in an enhanced CD format for multimedia play on a PC or Mac. The enhanced CD includes a video of the Sean Paul/Mr. Vegas smash-hit single Hot Gal Today. Also included is a photo gallery of Sean Paul and the Dutty Cup Crew, as well as an interview the dancehall sensation himself.

Stage One is a collection of some of Sean Paul's best work (minus the hit single, So Appealing). Included among the hits that have helped establish Sean Paul as major star in the dancehall arena is
Infiltrate - on the same "Playground" riddim as the Beenie Man classic, Who Am I. Other standout tracks include She Want It, Hot Gal Today, Real Man, Deport Them, and No Bligh, just to name a few. The 26 tracks on Stage One include some of the most popular dancehall riddims from several Jamaican Production houses. The production quality is excellent. Producers include Jeremy Harding, Donavon Germain, Tony Kelly, Steely & Clevie and others. Dancehall fans won't be disappointed.

There are a half-dozen short skits mixed through the CD. Examples of Things Not To Do In Bed made me laugh. Though entertaining, after hearing the skits a couple of times, you'll probably want to skip over them to get to the music. Maybe they should've been placed together at the end of the CD or as part of the multimedia package. Nevertheless, they give a unique feel to an already excellent CD.

Stage One is just the beginning from an artist sure to have a bright future as a dancehall superstar.

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1. Mental Prelude
2. She Want It
3. Infiltrate
4. Nicky (skit)
5. Hot Gal Today (Haffi Get Di Gal) feat. Mr. Vegas
6. Real Man
7. Dutty Techniques (skit)
8. Check It Deeply
9. Mek It Go So Den
10. Examples of Things Not To Do In Bed (skit)
11. Deport Them
12. Tiger Bone featuring Mr. Vegas
13. Faded



14. Definite
15. Shineface (skit)
16. Disrespect
17. Sound the Alarm
18. Uptowners (skit)
19. No Bligh
20. Slap Trap
21. Strategy
22. A Word From the Hon. Minister (skit)
23. Next Generation
24. You Must Lose
25. Outro
26. Hot Gal Today (Remix)

Rating Scale:
6: Off-the-Scale!!!
5: Excellent
4: Very Good
3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor
Overall Rating: 4
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Sean Paul - Dutty Rock
Fan Reviews:

The following Dutty Rock CD reviews were contributed by CaribPlanet visitors. Thanks for the imput.

Contributed by: Neville Nesta
Location: Spanish Town, Jamaica
The cd overall should get a 3/6 at most. In stage one Sean Paul went all out, but for this one he has gone too commercial. The tracks that are really hot are good, and the tracks that dont sound so good, are horrible. "Dutty Rock" has too many skits for a poor quality cd. Before Sean sells out he should listen to Stage One again.

Contributed by: Ashley Shaver
Location: Clay County,TN/USA
I didn't like Reggae till I listened to Sean Pauls music, I like all his music....I think it's great. When Gimme The Light came out I loved it and I listened to the rest of his music and I liked all of it. I think he's awesome. I think his music is 6: Off-the-Scale!!!

Contributed by: DANNY MOLINA
SEAN PAUL'S CD WAS OFF THE HOOK! EVERY SONG IS STRONG AND HAS INTOXICATING BEATS. I WISH SEAN PAUL MUCH LUCK IN THE U.S. ... JUS MAKE 'EM <<<CLAP>>>

Contributed by: JOSEPH JUAQUIN
Location: MEXICO/ D.F.
IT SUCKS DONT BUY IT.

Contributed by: Farina A.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I gotta big up Sean Paul, for allowing more people to be educated with dancehall! This CD definitely deserves a 7!!! Great dancehall music with minor twists! Nuff Respek! I love u Sean!

Stage One - Sean Paul