The Jamaican genre is once again taking centre stage on the global entertainment scene. Grammy Award-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul and accomplished producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell have both secured featured credits on the soundtrack for Netflix’s new comedy 72 Hours, starring Kevin Hart. With Sean Paul’s “Shake Señora”, featuring Pitbull and T-Pain, and a song built around Skatta’s iconic Coolie Dance Riddim appearing on the film’s 24-track soundtrack, the production shines a global spotlight on Jamaica’s musical legacy while introducing its unmistakable sound to millions of Netflix viewers.
Sean Paul’s energetic anthem joins a soundtrack carefully curated to match the film’s vibrant South Beach backdrop, complete with yacht parties, nightlife and scenes set inside Miami’s famous LIV Nightclub. Meanwhile, Burrell receives songwriting and composition credit through “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky featuring Jabba, which samples his legendary Coolie Dance Riddim—one of dancehall’s most influential productions. Together, the placements represent another significant international milestone for two Jamaican music heavyweights whose work continues to resonate across generations.
The latest achievement comes during another busy year for Sean Paul. The dancehall icon has been touring extensively with his Timeless Tour, performing across Europe and North America while entertaining tens of thousands of fans. By the end of the summer, the Grammy winner is expected to have completed around 40 performances worldwide, reinforcing his reputation as one of Jamaica’s most successful live performers and one of dancehall’s most recognisable global ambassadors.
Now streaming on Netflix, 72 Hours stars Kevin Hart alongside Katt Williams and Teyana Taylor. Directed by Tim Story, the comedy follows a struggling 40-year-old executive whose career takes an unexpected turn after he is mistakenly added to a group chat and swept into a three-day bachelor party in Miami with a group of Gen Z revellers. As Jamaican music continues to find new audiences through major film and television productions, Sean Paul and Skatta Burrell’s latest soundtrack credits stand as another reminder that dancehall’s global influence remains as powerful as ever.
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