Sean Kingston Tickets - One of the Most Unique Rappers of His Age

Typically, we're used to seeing the hardcore gangster rap thing going in the industry, but let me tell you something: Sean Kingston is something completely different. Hailing originally from Miami, Florida, and then raised in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, it was easy to see that this was a music artist thriving on the styles of dancehall and reggae. Born February 3, 1990, he grew up loving rap and worked so hard on his flow that producer Jonathan 'J.R.' Rotem -- the man who discovered Britney Spears, 50 Cent, and Rihanna -- noticed and signed Kingston to a record deal under the Beluga Heights label right before a major bidding war ensued for the rights to his music. In 2007, the Sony imprint Epic Records won out -- and from then on, Sean Kingston became a major-label rap star.

Sean Kingston Tickets - The Music of Kingston

His first single was the collaboration with the Game and Rick Ross, titled 'Colors 2007,' but for sure Kingston became better known for his work on his own albums -- with singles like 'Fire Burning,' 'Letting Go,' and a highly popular teen song with Justin Bieber called 'Eenie Meenie.'

Sean Kingston Tickets - The Sound and Style of Kingston

There's obviously a lot going for this young star, specifically because he touches on a more refined and spectacular pop style of rap, accented by his roots in Jamaica with some reggae sentimentality and hip-hop flavor. No one sounded like Kingston at all -- and you could also forget the hardcore lyrics, too. A lot of his subject matter was more fresh and fun than fiery and killer. And that appealed to the young crowd in a big way.