Full Frequency
{{Use Jamaican English|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Full Frequency
| type = Studio
| artist = Sean Paul
| cover = Sean Paul Full Frequency.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2014|02|18}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Dancehall pop
| length = {{duration|m=49|s=37}}
| producer = Stargate, The Cataracs, Chef Tone, Benny Blanco, Giorgio Tuinfort
| prev_title = Tomahawk Technique
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = Mad Love the Prequel
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Full Frequency
| type = Studio
| single1 = Other Side of Love
| single1date = 10 September 2013
| single2 = Entertainment 2.0
| single2date = 10 October 2013
| single3 = Turn It Up
| single3date = 30 October 2013
| single4 = Want Dem All
| single4date = 15 November 2013
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = Allmusic
|rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|author=David Jeffries |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/full-frequency-mw0002585309 |title=Full Frequency - Sean Paul Album Review |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=2022-10-12}}
}}
Full Frequency is the sixth studio album by Jamaican dancehall musician 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.{{cite web|url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130916/ent/ent2.html |title='Tomahawk Technique' to be followed by 'Full Frequency' - Entertainment - Jamaica Gleaner - Monday | September 16, 2013 |publisher=Jamaica Gleaner |date=16 September 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014}}
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.[http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/871/gettin_down_n_dutty/ Sean Paul interview by Pete Lewis, "Blues & Soul" September 2013]
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.[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Sean-Paul-tops-chart-despite-weak-sales_16166543 "Sean Paul tops chart despite weak sales"], Jamaica Observer, 1 March 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2014
This was the final album for Sean Paul under Atlantic Records before his departure to Universal's Island Records.
Singles
- The first single off the album "Other Side of Love" was released to iTunes on 10 September 2013.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/other-side-of-love-single/656983692 |title=iTunes - Music - Other Side of Love - Single by Sean Paul |publisher=iTunes |date=10 June 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.24687/title.Sean+Paul-Other+Side+Of+Love |title=Sean Paul - Other Side Of Love | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011 |publisher=HipHop DX |date=12 June 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/entertainment-feat.-juicy/id660127099 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061742/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/entertainment-feat.-juicy/id660127099 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=iTunes |access-date=6 January 2014}} Sean released an official remix for "Entertainment" on 10 October 2013 with an additional feature from Nicki Minaj.{{cite web |url=http://mypinkfriday.com/news/171793 |title=Sean Paul — Entertainment (Remix) ft. Nicki Minaj, Juicy J, & 2 Chainz : Nicki Minaj |publisher=Mypinkfriday.com |date=22 August 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227052954/http://www.mypinkfriday.com/news/171793 |archive-date=27 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}
- "Turn It Up" was released as a single in the UK on 30 October 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.7digital.com/artist/sean-paul/release/turn-it-up |title=Turn It Up (2013) | Sean Paul | MP3 Downloads 7digital United Kingdom |publisher=7digital.com |date=20 October 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028224704/http://www.7digital.com/artist/sean-paul/release/turn-it-up |archive-date=28 October 2013 |url-status=dead }} It will be released in Germany on 22 November 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.beatblogger.de/vo-vorschau/ |title=VÖ-Vorschau |publisher=beatblogger.de |date=21 November 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014}}
- "Want Dem All" was released as a single in the U.S. on 15 November 2013.{{cite web |url=http://us.7digital.com/artist/sean-paul/release/want-dem-all |title=Want Dem All (2013) | Sean Paul | MP3 Downloads 7digital United States |publisher=Us.7digital.com |date=5 November 2013 |access-date=6 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106185936/http://us.7digital.com/artist/sean-paul/release/want-dem-all |archive-date=6 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}
Track listing
{{tracklist
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Riot
| note1 = featuring Damian Marley
| writer1 = Johnny Clarke, Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Sean Paul Henriques, Bunny Lee, Damian "Junior Gong" Marley
| extra1 = Philip Hardwork Constable
| length1 = 3:18
| title2 = Entertainment 2.0
| note2 = featuring Juicy J, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj
| writer2 = Tauheed Epps, Brandon Green, Sean Paul Henriques, Jordan Houston, Ronald Ferebee Jr, Onika Maraj, Tony Scales, Jovan Williams
| extra2 = Maejor Ali, SixOne, Young Yonny, Chef Tone
| length2 = 4:23
| title3 = Pornstar
| length3 = 3:21
| note3 = featuring Nyla of Brick and Lace
| writer3 = Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Toby Gad, Maddison Grey, Sean Paul Henriques
| extra3 = Toby Gad, Hardwork
| title4 = Want Dem All
| length4 = 3:19
| note4 = featuring Konshens
| writer4 = Sean Paul Henriques, Niles Hollowell-Dhar, Benjamin Levin, Garfield Spence
| extra4 = Benny Blanco, The Cataracs
| title5 = Hey Baby
| length5 = 3:08
| writer5 = Toby Gad, Wayne Hector, Sean Paul Henriques
| extra5 = Toby Gad, Hardwork
| title6 = Wickedest Style
| note6 = featuring Iggy Azalea
| writer6 = Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, James Foye III, Jamal Jones, Amethyst Kelly
| extra6 = Polow da Don
| length6 = 3:52
| title7 = Dangerous Ground
| length7 = 3:48
| note7 = featuring Prince Royce
| writer7 = Jeremiah Bethea, Philip "Hardwork" Constable, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, Geoffrey "Royce" Rojas
| extra7 = Hardwork
| title8 = It's Your Life
| length8 = 3:48
| writer8 = Ester Dean, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques, Tor Erik Hermansen, Ricardo Johnson
| extra8 = StarGate
| title9 = Take It Low
| length9 = 3:10
| writer9 = Shaun Anderson, Nicholas Bennett, Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques, Sean Paul Henriques
| extra9 = Sean Paul, Jason Jigzag Henriques, Shaun Coppershaun Anderson
| title10 = Anyday
| length10 = 3:20
| writer10 = Donovan "Vendetta" Bennett, Nicholas Bennett, Sean Paul Henriques, Sean Roberts
| extra10 = Don Corleon
| title11 = Lights On
| length11 = 3:23
| writer11 = Jason "Jigzagula" Henriquen, Sean Paul Henriques, Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Giorgio Tuinfort
| extra11 = Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort
| title12 = Legacy
| length12 = 3:46
| writer12 = Sean Paul, Fernando Garibay, Amanda Warner
| extra12 = Fernando Garibay
| title13 = Other Side of Love
| length13 = 3:05
| writer13 = Sean Paul, Benjamin Levin, Niles Hollowell-Dhar
| extra13 = Benny Blanco, The Cataracs
| title14 = Turn It Up
| length14 = 3:54
| writer14 = Joshua Coleman, Sean Paul Henriques, David Listenbee, Jordan Orvosh
| extra14 = GoonRock, Jordan Orvosh
| total_length = 49:37
}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"|Chart (2014)
!scope="col"|Peak |
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| {{album chart|Austria|36|album=Full Frequency|artist=Sean Paul|access-date=July 8, 2015}} |
| {{album chart|Germany3|22|album=Full Frequency|artist=Sean Paul|access-date=July 8, 2015}} |
| {{album chart|Hungary|9|artist=Sean Paul|album=Full Frequency|date=2014-02-24}} |
| {{album chart|Switzerland|7|album=Full Frequency|artist=Sean Paul|access-date=July 8, 2015}} |
| US Top Reggae Albums (Billboard)
|align="center"|1 |
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=Year-end charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"|Chart (2014)
!scope="col"|Position |
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| scope="row"|US Top Reggae Albums (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/reggae-albums|title=2014 Year-End Charts - Reggae Albums|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=February 27, 2015}}
|align="center"|12 |
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References
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Category:Atlantic Records albums
Category:Albums produced by Maejor
Category:Albums produced by the Cataracs
Category:Albums produced by Benny Blanco