Thursday, May 13, 2010

iGOTNEXT: GYPTIAN



Gyptian is a Jamaican reggae singer from  St. Andrew, Jamaica.  In 2005 he scored two hits, "Is There A Place" on the Seasons Riddim and "Serious Times".  The twenty-three year old singer has been dominating the Jamaician charts with hits including "Is There a Place", "Beautiful Lady", and the chart-topping ballad, "Mama, Don't Cry". Gyptian was nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards,

His style musically  has been compared to established Jamaican artists, such as Sizzla, Luciano and Beres Hammond.  Gyptians music has been labeled roots regge or lovers rock.  With song about love and political issues.

Gyptian released his first album on VP Records. On 12 December 2007.   As of May 2010, his single "Hold You (Hold Yuh)" had peaked at number 33 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart.

 
Hold You

 Born: October 25, 1983
Age: 26
Genres: Reggea
Reppin: Jamica
Buzz Worthy Releases:
Years Active: 2006-present
Label: VP
Aligned with: Sizzla,Nicki Minaj, I-Wayne
Occupations: Singer,DJ
Side hustles: n/a



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