Jamaican dancehall legend Sean Paul is showing no signs of slowing down. During his recent appearance at the Wireless Festival in London, the 51-year-old musician shared his thoughts on retirement with NME, making it clear that he’s not stepping out of the spotlight anytime soon.
“No, man, me nah retire ’til me dead like a tire. Trust me now, man,” Paul said in a TikTok video for the outlet. “It gets harder. It do get harder as someone who’s growing older. It’s a thing, but it keeps me youthful.”
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The “Temperature” singer went on to share an interesting tidbit he came across: “I read a little thing yesterday that said if you attend two concerts or two festivals every month, you’re going to gain nine years on your life, so I’mma live forever! You know what I mean?”
Paul also spoke passionately about his love for performing, especially at music festivals. “What I’m saying is this is a synergy and a gathering of people, of like-minded people who want to just party and have fun,” he said. “Big up to everybody who attends the festivals with vigor every year, and big up to everybody who puts on these festivals. It’s awesome.”
The Grammy winner delved into the philosophical side of his music career: “To me, music is a thing that helps you evolve, and it helps to keep you young at the same time, so that’s omnipotent. That’s like God, so big up, God, and big up, music.”
With nearly three decades in the entertainment industry, Sean Paul’s influence extends beyond his own releases. Recently, Ice Spice sampled his 2001 hit “Gimme the Light” for her single “Gimme a Light,” and Paul was more than happy to approve the use of his classic track.
Sean Paul continues to be a vibrant force in music, proving that age is just a number when it comes to his passion for performing and connecting with fans.
