Stage One is the debut studio album by Jamaican dancehall singer Sean Paul. It was released on 28 March 2000. Putting the CD in a CD-ROM drive gives access to the "Haffi Get De Gal Ha (Hot Gal Today)" music video and a link to the 2 Hard Records website.

Stage One
Studio album by
Released28 March 2000 (2000-03-28)
Recorded1998–2000
GenreDancehall, reggae, reggae fusion
Length66:24
LabelVP/Universal
ProducerJeremy Harding
Sean Paul chronology
Stage One
(2000)
Dutty Rock
(2002)
Singles from Stage One
  1. "Deport Them"
    Released: September 22, 1998
  2. "Haffi Get De Gal Ha (Hot Gal Today)"
    Released: 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Composition

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Stage One features fellow Dutty Cup Crew member Looga Man, who collaborates on the tracks "Sound The Alarm" and "You Must Loose" while the up-and-coming Mr. Vegas was featured on the single "Haffi Get De Gal Ya (Hot Gal Today)", "Tiger Bone" and the skit, "Nicky". The intro is performed by Tony Matterhorn whereas the outro is performed by Paul's brother, Jason Henriques (also known as Jigzagula). "Faded" is a take on Shania Twain's "You're Still the One". "Tiger Bone" featuring Mr. Vegas uses uncredited portions of the melody of Enrique Iglesias's "Bailamos" in the refrain.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mental Prelude" (performed by Tony Matterhorn)D. Taylor, Craig ParkesJeremy Harding0:48
2."She Want It"Sean Henriques, C. ParkesCraig Parkes, Jeremy Harding2:56
3."Infiltrate"S. Henriques, Jeremy HardingJeremy Harding3:29
4."Nicky" (skit) (featuring Mr. Vegas)Clifford Smith, S. HenriquesJeremy Harding1:24
5."Haffi Git Da Gal Ya (Hot Gal Today)" (featuring Mr. Vegas)C. Smith, S. Henriques, W. Johnson, C. BrowneSteele & Clevie3:16
6."Real Man"S. Henriques, J. HardingJeremy Harding3:07
7."Dutty Techniques" (skit)  0:29
8."Check It Deeply"S. HenriquesC. Smith, B. Murray3:35
9."Mek It Go So Den"S. Henriques, Lloyd James Jr.Lloyd James Jr.3:25
10."Examples of Things Not To Do In Bed" (skit)  1:03
11."Deport Them"S. Henriques, Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly3:08
12."Tiger Bone" (featuring Mr. Vegas)S. Henriques, C. Smith, Richard BrowneRichard Browne2:52
13."Faded"S. Henriques, A. Grey, S. Twain, L. JamesLloyd James, Ward 213:03
14."Definite"S. Henriques, J. HardingJeremy Harding3:10
15."Shineface" (skit)  0:34
16."Disrespect"S. Henriques, A. KellyTony Kelly3:15
17."Sound the Alarm" (featuring Luga Man and Looga Man)S. Henriques, Jason HenriquesJason Herniques, Sean Henriques, Daniel Abbott3:28
18."Uptowners" (skit)  1:03
19."No Bligh"S. Henriques, A. KellyDonovan Germain3:44
20."Slap Trap"S. Henriques, W. Johnson, C. BrowneSteele & Clevie3:17
21."Strategy"S. Henriques, J. HardingJeremy Harding3:24
22."A Word From the Hon. Minister" (skit)  0:20
23."Next Generation"S. Henriques, Louis Malcolm, D. FosterLouis Malcolm, D. Foster3:43
24."You Must Loose" (featuring Luga Man)S. Henriques, A. DaleyJason Henriques, Sean Henriques, Daniel Abbott3:26
25."Outro" (performed by Jigzagula)C. ParkesJeremy Harding, Craig Parkes0:47
26."Haffi Get De Gal Ya (Hot Gal Today) (Krotches Remix)" (featuring Mr. Vegas) (Hidden track)C. Smith, H. Henriques, W. Johnson, C. Browne 3:37
Total length:66:23

Charts

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Chart Position
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[2] 98
Top Reggae Albums[2] 2

References

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  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r467476
  2. ^ a b billboard.com - Stage One - Sean Paul - Album Info