SEAN PAUL

Dancehall and hip hop superstar Sean Paul is a New York favorite. After releasing a string of hits in his native Jamaica, he broke onto the U.S. scene with 1999's "Here Comes the Boom," which was featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture Belly, and "Hot Gal Today," which broke the Top Ten on Billboard's rap charts.

Sean Paul played New York's Summer Jam concert in 2000, the same year he released his VP Records debut, Stage One. The album featured hits singles and fresh tracks. Two years later, he released Dutty Rock, a danceable hit that featured the best of his sing-jay style—and his now-famous single "Gimme the Light."

A 2003 reissue of the album included "Baby Boy," his collaboration with pop legend Beyoncé. Sean Paul's follow up, Trinity, came out in 2005, and his Imperial Blaze was released in 2009.

THE MIGHT SPARROW

The Mighty Sparrow (a.k.a. Dr. Slinger Francisco) is affectionately known as the Calypso King of the World. He possesses the unique ability not only to put into words and tempo the exploits of society, but to crown it all with showmanship and appeal.

With more than 70 albums to his credit, Sparrow's astute social and political observations find full expression on songs like "This is Madness," "Both of Them," "Crown Heights Justice" and "Salvation." He has brought honor, glory and dignity to an indigenous art form once scorned by the elite of Caribbean society.