Sean Paul and Veteran Musician Brushy One String Unite for "Burn Dem Down"

Sean Paul shines a spotlight on veteran musician Brushy One String as the pair deliver an anti-violence message through a unique fusion of dancehall and roots music. "It's people like this in Jamaica that need to get highlighted," he said

Sean Paul and Brushy One String during the video shot at Skyline Levels

Grammy Award-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul has teamed up with veteran Jamaican musician Brushy One String for their new collaboration, “Burn Dem Down,” released through Dutty Rock Productions.

The socially conscious single blends Sean Paul’s unmistakable dancehall delivery with Brushy One String’s raw, soulful sound to deliver a powerful message about the devastating impact of violence on communities, families, and future generations.

The collaboration came about following a chance encounter while Sean Paul was vacationing in Jamaica. “The Brushy One String song come about because I saw him performing while on vacation in Jamaica. He played his one string and captivated the audience for over 80 minutes,” Sean Paul recalled. “He is an establishment on the hotel circuit and an artiste who I know from the 90s. This is a man with talent.”

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A professional performer for more than two decades, Brushy One String, born Andrew Chin, first gained attention during Digicel Rising Stars in 2006. Renowned for performing with a guitar fitted with just a single string, he has built an international following through his uplifting music, resilient spirit, and distinctive one-man-band style, incorporating guitar, bass, and percussion into his performances.

Among his best-known songs is “Chicken in The Corn,” which has amassed more than 70 million views on YouTube.

Inspired by Brushy's unique approach to music, Sean Paul experimented with his own guitar while creating the song. “Me start to mess with the one string on my guitar and I play the bassline alone and come up with the riff. What came from the experiment is bluesy and full of melody,” he shared.

Longtime collaborator Andre "Suku" Gray later helped refine the idea, recording the riff in separate segments before seamlessly merging them during production.

Brushy One String believes the collaboration succeeds because both artists bring their own distinctive musical identities and global experiences to the record. “It cannot be denied that I have a unique voice and so does Sean. Musically this works because of all the experiences we have gained travelling the world and spreading Jamaica’s music far and wide. The collaboration brings out both our styles and international influences,” he added.

For Sean Paul, the collaboration was also an opportunity to shine a greater spotlight on an artist he has long admired. “Brushy is an artiste that me rate. It's people like this in Jamaica that need to get highlighted. We just are not seeing his talent if he’s not in the runnings of this Dancehall thing. So, I want to give him some more exposure. People know the man, so, let's have him out there, and I hope when people hear this, then check out more of him works. Him bad!”

“We just are not seeing his talent if he’s not in the runnings of this Dancehall thing. So, I want to give him some more exposure. People know the man, so, let's have him out there, and I hope when people hear this, then check out more of him works. Him bad!”

Brushy One String continues to tour extensively across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and beyond, performing at festivals, theatres, concert halls, clubs, and cultural events. The veteran musician is also preparing additional releases slated for later in 2026.