Scorcha is the eighth studio album by Jamaican dancehall singer Sean Paul, released on 27 May 2022 through Island Records.[2] It features collaborations with Sia, Gwen Stefani, Shenseea, Stylo G, Damian Marley, Nicky Jam, Tove Lo, Jada Kingdom, Pia Mia and Ty Dolla Sign.
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| Released | 27 May 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2022 | |||
| Studio | Dutty Rock Studio Tuff Gong Studio | |||
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| Length | 48:50 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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| Singles from Scorcha | ||||
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| NME |   [1] |
Scorcha debuted at number 6 on the US Billboard Reggae Albums with 1,700 album equivalent units.[3] The album would also receive a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Critical reception
editKyann-Sian Williams of NME gave the album a positive review with a 4-star rating, calling it "pop-accented bops from the Godfather of Dancehall", also praising the sound of the album by stating "he proves his hitmaking skills and why he still is the pioneer of island pop."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "As We Enter" | Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Jason Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, Nyann Lodge | Jigzagula, Dutty Rock Productions | 0:15 |
| 2. | "Wine Up" | Di Genius, Sean Paul Henriques, Jordon Manswell, Dwayne Chin-Quee | Jigzagula, Jordon Manswell, Di Genius, Supa Dups | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Scorcha" (Hot Peppa Mix) | David Hayle, Jordan McClure, Sean Paul Henriques | Banx & Ranx, Jason Henriques | 2:16 |
| 4. | "Only Fanz" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) | Ashante Reid, Shakka Philip, Yannick Rastogi, Soké Theman, Tyrone William Griffin Jr., Sean Paul Henriques | Jigzagula, Sean Paul, Banx & Ranx | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Earthquake" | Soke, Yannick Rastogi, Sean Paul Henriques | Banx & Ranx, Jigzagula | 2:47 |
| 6. | "How We Do It" (featuring Pia Mia) | Clarence Coffee Jr., Janne Benn, Rachel Keen, Nyann Lodge, Soké Theman, Sean Paul Henriques | Banx & Ranx | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Bouncing" (featuring Jada Kingdom) | Verse Simmonds, Zay Bans, Shama E. Joseph, Kheil Harrison, Ikey Copeland, Jada Kingdom, Sean Paul Henriques | Jigzagula, Zay Bans, SoundsFromIkey, Stone, Sak Pase | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) | Nyann Lodge, Soké Theman, Yannick Rastogi, Greg Kurstin, Sia Furler, Sean Paul Henriques | Jigzagula, Greg Kurstin, Banx & Ranx | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Light My Fire" (featuring Gwen Stefani and Shenseea) | Gamal Lewis, Rosina Russell, Allan Grigg, Gwen Stefani, Chinsea Lee, Sean Paul Henriques | Alexander "A.C." Castillo, Kool Kojak | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Calling On Me" (with Tove Lo) | Sean Paul Henriques, Yannick Rastogi, Soké Theman, Nija Charles, Shakka Philip | Banx & Ranx | 3:38 |
| 11. | "Good Day" | Tim Gomringer, Kevin Gomringer, Sevn Thomas, Nyann Lodge, Dwayne Richard Chin-Quee, Sean Paul Henriques | Jigzagula, Supa Dups, Sevn Thomas, CuBeatz | 4:05 |
| 12. | "Borrowed Time" | Sean Paul Henriques, Chloe Angelides, Glenda Proby, Jamie Sanderson, Orkhan Orujov | Sermstyle, Okan, Dutty Rock Productions, Jigzagula | 3:25 |
| 13. | "Pon Di Reel" (featuring Stylo G) | Sean Paul Henriques, Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Nyann Lodge, Jason Henriques | Jigzagula | 3:23 |
| 14. | "Back It Up Deh" (Remix) | Sean Paul Henriques, Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Nyann Lodge, Jason Henriques | Jigzagula | 3:27 |
| 15. | "Bend You Back" (6:30 Mix) | Sean Paul Henriques, Mark Collinder, Linton "TJ" White | Jigzagula, TJ Records | 3:13 |
| 16. | "No Fear" (featuring Damian Marley and Nicky Jam) | Sean Paul Henriques, Damian Marley, Nick Rivera | Jigzagula, Tainy, Supa Dups | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 48:50 | |||
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[4] | 80 |
| US Reggae Albums (Billboard)[5] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Sean Paul - 'Scorcha'". Nme.com. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Scorcha on itunes". Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "Sean Paul's 'Scorcha' Album Gets Lukewarm First-Week Sales". DancehallMag. 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Sean Paul Chart History (Reggae Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2022.