Sean Paul is capping off what turns out to be a massive year with a well deserved Grammy nomination. The dancehall icon received a nod for his collaboration with Sia "Cheap Thrills" in the Best Popular Duo/Group category.

"Inexpensive Thrills" became a monster hit this twelvemonth and eventually peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart over the summertime. The society anthem features Sean Paul'southward signature menstruum and Sia's eccentric vocals coming together for a catchy single. The lyrics video for the song has already topped 686 1000000 views on YouTube.

In the Best Pop Duo category, Sean Paul will face up stiff competition from his fellow Caribbean national Rihanna who is the hot favorite in the category for her single "Work" featuring Drake. The other nominees are Twenty One Pilots (Stressed Out), Lukas Graham (7 Years), and The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey (Closer).

Sean Paul already has a Grammy under his chugalug when he won a bays for All-time Reggae Album in 2004 for Dutty Rock. He was also nominated that same year for All-time New Artist. Since then he has received three nominations for Best Reggae Anthology, including concluding year for his Total Frequency LP.

SP signed a multi-anthology record bargain with Island Records this year and will be dropping his first project from that contract in early on 2017.

Sean Paul scored some additional hits this yr though not as a big as "Inexpensive Thrills." His recent collaborative unmarried with Tory Lanez "Tek Weh Yuh Heart" debut at the acme of the Billboard Reggae Digital Song nautical chart and his duet with British vocalist Dua Lipa "No Lie" debut in the top ten on said chart.

It almost seems similar the "Get Busy" deejay is taking u.s. back in fourth dimension when he dominated the mid 2000 with a ton of striking songs including his breakout hit "Gimme The Calorie-free" and a massive collaboration with Beyonce on "Baby Boy."