Gyptian — Hold Yuh
Introduction:
Born Windel Beneto Edwards on 25 October 1983 in King Weston District, rural Saint Andrew, Jamaica, Gyptian is one of the most internationally successful Jamaican reggae artists of the 21st century. His 2010 single "Hold Yuh" became a worldwide crossover phenomenon — reaching the Billboard Hot 100, charting in the UK at number 16, spending 29 weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart, receiving a remix from Nicki Minaj and Major Lazer, and being named by Billboard as generating more American attention for an underground reggae artist than any since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go." At the 2010 Soul Train Music Awards he was named Best Reggae Artist.
From Church to Conscious Roots:
Growing up in rural Saint Andrew to a Seventh-day Adventist mother and Rastafarian father, Gyptian received his musical calling at seven years old — singing in his mother's church. His parents, recognising his talent, introduced him to Mr. Wong, a Portmore record producer. He initially paid little attention, but when his family dropped him at the studio one day and left, something clicked. Under the guidance of Mr. Wong and legendary guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith — Bob Marley's guitarist — Gyptian honed his sound, winning the 2004 Star Search talent competition in Portmore and earning a slot at the legendary Sting 2004 show.
His debut single "Serious Times" — a roots reggae plea for an end to violence, built around hypnotic nyabinghi drums — exploded across Jamaica, topping the charts and prompting a wave of producer interest. Gyptian refused most offers, holding firm to his conscious, roots-oriented vision. His musical and lyrical style was frequently compared to Sizzla, Luciano and Beres Hammond. His 2006 debut album My Name Is Gyptian on VP Records confirmed him as one of Jamaica's most exciting new voices.
Gyptian - The Best Of - Track Listing:
01 Chinchilla Choons Intro - (Mr Vegas).mp3
02 Hold You - Gyptian.mp3
03 Beautiful Lady - Gyptian.mp3
04 One And Only. - Gyption.mp3
05 Girl I Love You - Gyptian.mp3
06 You Never Know - Gyptian.mp3
07 Is There A Place - Gyptian.mp3
08 Number One - Stylo G ft. Gyptian.mp3
09 Wine Slow - Gyptian.mp3
10 Nah Let Go - Gyptian.mp3
11 Overtime - Gyptian.mp3
12 Turn Me On - Gyptian.mp3
13 Wet Fete - Gyptian Featuring Kes The Band).mp3
14 Jiggle Jiggle - Gyptian.mp3
15 Chinchilla Choons Skit (Patexx).mp3
16 All On Me - Gyptian.mp3
17 My Love Is Growing - Gyptian.mp3
18 I Can Feel Your Pain - Gyptian.mp3
19 Mama Don't Cry - Gyptian.mp3
20 Serious Times - Gyptian.mp3
21 Rude Boy Shuffling - Gyptian (feat. Duane Stephenson).mp3
22 My Number One - Gyptian.mp3
23 Murderer - Gyptian (feat. Barrington Levy).mp3
24 Chinchilla Choons ( Outro ).mp3
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Hold Yuh & Global Success:
His third album Hold You (2010) contained his signature hit and reached number 2 on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart. His fourth album Sex, Love & Reggae (2013) — featuring Melanie Fiona and Estelle — topped the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. He has continued to record and tour internationally, maintaining a devoted following across Jamaica, the US, UK, Canada and Europe.
Key Albums:
- My Name Is Gyptian (2006) — VP Records debut
- I Can Feel Your Pain (2008)
- Hold You (2010) — Billboard Reggae #2
- Sex, Love & Reggae (2013) — Billboard Reggae #1
- Key singles: "Serious Times", "Hold Yuh", "Mama Don't Cry", "Nah Let Go", "Wine Slow"
Gyptian on Reggae On A Stick: 
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