Sean Kingston, a 17-year-old native of Jamaica, is not just a new face in pop music, he’s created a new genre where rap, reggae, dancehall, pop, a touch of doo-wop and remarkable songwriting are all mixed together.

The fact that he comes from a family, which includes reggae artist Buju Banton as his uncle and Jamaican legendary producer Jack Ruby as his grandfather, may be what makes him so good. Although rap and hip hop have found themselves in a lot controversy with the profanity of their lyrics, Kingston prefers to show his creativity without using profanity.

“With this album I thought it was important to not use curse words or negative slang that might offend people,” Kingston said in interview with Jonathan Rotem, spokesperson for Beluga Heights.

Kingston also said he wanted everyone to know that he doesn’t get his music from anyone else, and he writes every single one of his songs.

Kingston’s first single, “Beautiful Girls,” is a combination of modern beats and sounds, with a hook from Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Listening to it once will have you mesmerized and wanting to hear it again.

“I heard the track ‘Stand by Me,’ one night in the studio, when the radio was on,” Kingston said in his interview with Rotem, “I asked J.R., did anybody ever use this sample? He made the beat right there on the spot and I wrote the words down while he played it back to me.”

In addition to his hit single, Sean has recorded a few other songs which include “Colors 2007” and the reggae remix of “Colors.” “Colors” has a unique Caribbean style to it featuring Vibez Cartel and Kardinal Offishall, which is enjoyable for anyone the likes reggae.

“Unity and representation is where Colors came from,” Kingston said, “The song is about representing whatever flag that you’re loyal to – whether it is Jamaica, the States, your block, etc.”

Kingston’s song “Drumma Boy” has him singing over a tune of loud drums, whereas his song “In the Air” has a party rhythm and incorporates a sample of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” Perhaps one of his most touching songs though may be “Prosecutor,” where Kingston talks about the wrongful imprisonment of his mother and sister. Kingston says he was inspired to write the song after he saw his family incarcerated when he was only 14-years-old.

Kingston’s debut album “Eyes Above Water” is due on July 31, according to his record label, Beluga Heights, and is recommendable to anyone looking to listen to a new style of music over the summer.