Scorcha

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Scorcha
Studio album by
Released27 May 2022 (2022-05-27)
Recorded2020–2022
StudioDutty Rock Studio
Tuff Gong Studio
Genre
Length48:50
LabelIsland
Producer
Sean Paul chronology
Live n Livin
(2021)
Scorcha
(2022)
Singles from Scorcha
  1. "Calling On Me"
    Released: 7 February 2020
  2. "Scorcha"
    Released: 11 December 2020
  3. "Only Fanz"
    Released: 12 August 2021
  4. "Dynamite"
    Released: 22 October 2021
  5. "How We Do It"
    Released: 10 March 2022
  6. "No Fear"
    Released: 20 April 2022
  7. "Light My Fire"
    Released: 25 May 2022
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[1]

Scorcha is the eighth studio album by Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul, released on 27 May 2022 through Island Records.[2] It features collaborations with Sia, Gwen Stefani, Shenseea, Stylo G, Damian Marley, Nicky Jam, Tove Lo, Jada Kingdom, Pia Mia and Ty Dolla Sign.

Scorcha debuted at number 6 on the US

Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
.

Critical reception

Kyann-Sian Williams of NME gave the album a positive review with a 4-star rating, calling it "pop-accented bops from the Godfather of Dancehall", also praising the sound of the album by stating "he proves his hitmaking skills and why he still is the pioneer of island pop."[1]

Track listing

Scorcha track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."As We Enter"Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Jason Henriques,
Kevin Gomringer, Sevn Thomas, Nyann Lodge, Dwayne Richard Chin-Quee, Sean Paul Henriques
Jigzagula, Supa Dups, Sevn Thomas, CuBeatz4:05
12."Borrowed Time"Sean Paul Henriques, Chloe Angelides, Glenda Proby, Jamie Sanderson, Orkhan OrujovSermstyle, Okan, Dutty Rock Productions, Jigzagula3:25
13."Pon Di Reel" (featuring Stylo G)Sean Paul Henriques, Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Nyann Lodge, Jason HenriquesJigzagula3:23
14."Back It Up Deh" (Remix)Sean Paul Henriques, Shaun "Coppershaun" Anderson, Nyann Lodge, Jason HenriquesJigzagula3:27
15."Bend You Back" (6:30 Mix)Sean Paul Henriques, Mark Collinder, Linton "TJ" WhiteJigzagula, TJ Records3:13
16."No Fear" (featuring Damian Marley and Nicky Jam)Sean Paul Henriques, Damian Marley, Nick RiveraJigzagula, Tainy, Supa Dups3:31
Total length:48:50

Charts

Chart performance for Scorcha
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[4] 80
US Reggae Albums (Billboard)[5] 6

References

  1. ^ a b "Sean Paul - 'Scorcha'". Nme.com. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. ^ "Scorcha on itunes". Retrieved 2022-06-17.
  3. ^ "Sean Paul's 'Scorcha' Album Gets Lukewarm First-Week Sales". DancehallMag. 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Sean Paul Chart History (Reggae Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2022.