Scorcha

Scorcha
Studio album by
Sean Paul
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 singer 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 Billboard Reggae Albums with 1,700 album equivalent units.[3] The album would also receive a Grammy nomination for 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, Sean Paul Henriques, Nyann LodgeJigzagula, Dutty Rock Productions0:15
2."Wine Up"Di Genius, Sean Paul Henriques, Jordon Manswell, Dwayne Chin-QueeJigzagula, Jordon Manswell, Di Genius, Supa Dups2:59
3."Scorcha" (Hot Peppa Mix)David Hayle, Jordan McClure, Sean Paul HenriquesBanx & Ranx, Jason Henriques2:16
4."Only Fanz" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)Ashante Reid, Shakka Philip, Yannick Rastogi, Soké Theman, Tyrone William Griffin Jr., Sean Paul HenriquesJigzagula, Sean Paul, Banx & Ranx2:54
5."Earthquake"Soke, Yannick Rastogi, Sean Paul HenriquesBanx & Ranx, Jigzagula2:47
6."How We Do It" (featuring Pia Mia)Clarence Coffee Jr., Janne Benn, Rachel Keen, Nyann Lodge, Soké Theman, Sean Paul HenriquesBanx & Ranx3:01
7."Bouncing" (featuring Jada Kingdom)Verse Simmonds, Zay Bans, Shama E. Joseph, Kheil Harrison, Ikey Copeland, Jada Kingdom, Sean Paul HenriquesJigzagula, Zay Bans, SoundsFromIkey, Stone, Sak Pase3:00
8."Dynamite" (featuring Sia)Nyann Lodge, Soké Theman, Yannick Rastogi, Greg Kurstin, Sia Furler, Sean Paul HenriquesJigzagula, Greg Kurstin, Banx & Ranx3:32
9."Light My Fire" (featuring Gwen Stefani and Shenseea)Gamal Lewis, Rosina Russell, Allan Grigg, Gwen Stefani, Chinsea Lee, Sean Paul HenriquesAlexander "A.C." Castillo, Kool Kojak3:24
10."Calling On Me" (with Tove Lo)Sean Paul Henriques, Yannick Rastogi, Soké Theman, Nija Charles, Shakka PhilipBanx & Ranx3:38
11."Good Day"Tim Gomringer, Kevin Gomringer, Sevn Thomas, Nyann Lodge, Dwayne Richard Chin-Quee, Sean Paul HenriquesJigzagula, 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.