Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is best known for his maddeningly catchy hooks, his distinctive Jamaican lilt and ever-changing hairstyles that have run the gamut from cornrows to his current mohawk.

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But even with a name like Dark Night of the Soul, the album has uplifting moments, with catchy pop and rock hooks.

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But with his ability to deliver catchy songs with strong hooks, he's also the writer of such No. 1 country hits as "Wrapped" for George Strait, "Angry All the Time" for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and "Travelin' Solider" for the Dixie Chicks.

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