Full Frequency is the sixth studio album by Jamaican dancehall singer Sean Paul, released through Atlantic Records. The album was originally planned for release on 4 November 2013, but was later pushed back to a release date of 18 February 2014.[2]

Full Frequency
Studio album by
Released18 February 2014 (2014-02-18)
GenreDancehall pop
Length49:37
LabelVP, Atlantic
ProducerStargate, The Cataracs, Chef Tone, Benny Blanco, Giorgio Tuinfort
Sean Paul chronology
Tomahawk Technique
(2012)
Full Frequency
(2014)
Mad Love the Prequel
(2018)
Singles from Full Frequency
  1. "Other Side of Love"
    Released: 10 September 2013
  2. "Entertainment 2.0"
    Released: 10 October 2013
  3. "Turn It Up"
    Released: 30 October 2013
  4. "Want Dem All"
    Released: 15 November 2013
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Boasting a blend of dancehall, hip hop and pop styles, the album features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Iggy Azalea, Nyla Of Brick & Lace, Konshens, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, Juicy J and writing from MNDR.[3]

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and was nominated at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album.[4]

This was the final album for Sean Paul under Atlantic Records before his departure to Universal's Island Records.

Singles

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  • The first single off the album "Other Side of Love" was released to iTunes on 10 September 2013.[5][6] Its official music video was released on 31 July 2013.
  • The second single "Entertainment" which features 2 Chainz and Juicy J was released on 25 June 2013.[7] Sean released an official remix for "Entertainment" on 10 October 2013 with an additional feature from Nicki Minaj.[8]
  • "Turn It Up" was released as a single in the UK on 30 October 2013.[9] It will be released in Germany on 22 November 2013.[10]
  • "Want Dem All" was released as a single in the U.S. on 15 November 2013.[11]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Riot" (featuring Damian Marley)Johnny Clarke, Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Sean Paul Henriques, Bunny Lee, Damian "Junior Gong" MarleyPhilip Hardwork Constable3:18
2."Entertainment 2.0" (featuring Juicy J, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj)Tauheed Epps, Brandon Green, Sean Paul Henriques, Jordan Houston, Ronald Ferebee Jr, Onika Maraj, Tony Scales, Jovan WilliamsMaejor Ali, SixOne, Young Yonny, Chef Tone4:23
3."Pornstar" (featuring Nyla of Brick and Lace)Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Toby Gad, Maddison Grey, Sean Paul HenriquesToby Gad, Hardwork3:21
4."Want Dem All" (featuring Konshens)Sean Paul Henriques, Niles Hollowell-Dhar, Benjamin Levin, Garfield SpenceBenny Blanco, The Cataracs3:19
5."Hey Baby"Toby Gad, Wayne Hector, Sean Paul HenriquesToby Gad, Hardwork3:08
6."Wickedest Style" (featuring Iggy Azalea)Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, James Foye III, Jamal Jones, Amethyst KellyPolow da Don3:52
7."Dangerous Ground" (featuring Prince Royce)Jeremiah Bethea, Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, Geoffrey "Royce" RojasHardwork3:48
8."It's Your Life"Ester Dean, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, Tor Erik Hermansen, Ricardo JohnsonStarGate3:48
9."Take It Low"Shaun Anderson, Nicholas Bennett, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul HenriquesSean Paul, Jason Jigzag Henriques, Shaun Coppershaun Anderson3:10
10."Anyday"Donovan "Vendetta" Bennett, Nicholas Bennett, Sean Paul Henriques, Sean RobertsDon Corleon3:20
11."Lights On"Jason "Jigzagula" Henriquen, Sean Paul Henriques, Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Giorgio TuinfortAkon, Giorgio Tuinfort3:23
12."Legacy"Sean Paul, Fernando Garibay, Amanda WarnerFernando Garibay3:46
13."Other Side of Love"Sean Paul, Benjamin Levin, Niles Hollowell-DharBenny Blanco, The Cataracs3:05
14."Turn It Up"Joshua Coleman, Sean Paul Henriques, David Listenbee, Jordan OrvoshGoonRock, Jordan Orvosh3:54
Total length:49:37

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ David Jeffries. "Full Frequency - Sean Paul Album Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. ^ "'Tomahawk Technique' to be followed by 'Full Frequency' - Entertainment - Jamaica Gleaner - Monday | September 16, 2013". Jamaica Gleaner. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  3. ^ Sean Paul interview by Pete Lewis, "Blues & Soul" September 2013
  4. ^ a b "Sean Paul tops chart despite weak sales", Jamaica Observer, 1 March 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2014
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - Other Side of Love - Single by Sean Paul". itunes.apple.com. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Sean Paul - Other Side Of Love | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHop DX. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  7. ^ "iTunes Store". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Sean Paul — Entertainment (Remix) ft. Nicki Minaj, Juicy J, & 2 Chainz : Nicki Minaj". Mypinkfriday.com. 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Turn It Up (2013) | Sean Paul | MP3 Downloads 7digital United Kingdom". 7digital.com. 20 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  10. ^ "VÖ-Vorschau". beatblogger.de. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  11. ^ "Want Dem All (2013) | Sean Paul | MP3 Downloads 7digital United States". Us.7digital.com. 5 November 2013. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  12. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Sean Paul – Full Frequency" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  13. ^ "Officialcharts.de – Sean Paul – Full Frequency". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  14. ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – {{{year}}}. {{{week}}}. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Sean Paul – Full Frequency". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  16. ^ "2014 Year-End Charts - Reggae Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 February 2015.