Who is Gyptian?

Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards) is a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and recording artist. He has released five albums, a number of singles and several collaborations with other artists. His breakthrough hit single ""Hold Yuh"" was released in 2009, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming an international success.

Early Life

Gyptian was born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica. He grew up in a musical family and was heavily influenced by his mother's singing. As a child, he sang in his church choir and was influenced by such acts as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and Michael Jackson. As he grew older he got more interested in dancehall music.

Career

Gyptian began his music career in 2006 when he signed to VP Records. He released his debut album My Name Is Gyptian in 2006 which featured the hit single ""Serious Times"". The album made it to the top of the Billboard Reggae chart. In 2009 he released the single ""Hold Yuh"" which became an international success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He followed this success up with the release of his second album I Can Feel Your Pain in 2012 which reached number 4 on the Billboard Reggae chart. Since then he has released three more albums: Sex Love & Reggae (2014), We Live (2016), and Reggae Music Again (2018).

Achievements

Gyptian has achieved great success in his career. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010 for Best Reggae Album for his album I Can Feel Your Pain. He has also been nominated for several other awards including MOBO Awards, Soul Train Awards, and the International Reggae & World Music Awards. Additionally, he has collaborated with numerous artists including Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Estelle, among others.

Legacy

Gyptian is considered one of the most influential reggae singers of his generation. His unique style of conscious lyrics combined with dancehall beats have won him fans from all over the world. His music continues to inspire many and his legacy will live on for years to come.