GYPTIAN - DISCOGRAPHY: (Reggae Singer)

Last updated: April 2014

GYPTIAN - PROFILE:

Singer: Gyptian
Job: Singer & Songwriter
Location: Jamaica
Genre: Reggae/Dancehall
Influences: Gregory Isaacs, Celine Dion, Jah Cure, Earl “Chinna” Smith

Biography:
Like every great artist, Gyptian has layers and multiple facets to his artistry. There’s the conscious reggae singer who listeners first came to know on his breakthrough 2005 hit ”Serious Times.” Then there’s the champion lover who captivated females worldwide with his crooning on “Hold You,” the sultry island pop smash that topped charts globally in 2010. The song even caught the attention of rap superstar Nicki Minaj, who jumped on the remix. It’s the latter side of Gyptian who takes center stage on his fourth album Sex, Love and Reggae, a musically diverse set that takes the listener from dancehall to soca to global pop sounds.

“This is the Gyptian album that I want people to hear,” the singer says. “Each album that I do advances my career but this one is Gyptian—the next level.”
Born Windel Beneto Edwards in rural St. Andrew, Jamaica, north of Kingston, Gyptian grew up singing in church with his Adventist mom by day, and at dancehall sessions organized by his Rastafarian father by night. “I didn’t grow up in a way where I’m limited,” Gyptian says. “It’s all about two things at the table, take whichever you want.”

First taking work as a butcher—yes, cutting meat—a young Gyptian gained his entry into the Jamaican music business after meeting up with talent scout and promoter Ravin Wong and Earl “Chinna” Smith, the legendary reggae guitarist known for his work with Lee “Scratch” Perry and Bob Marley.

Under Smith’s guidance, Gyptian wrote “Serious Times,” a single that would instantly put him at the forefront of the roots revival that was taking over Jamaican music when it was released in 2005. No fluke, a second hit, “Beautiful Lady,” followed shortly thereafter, as did a third, the heartfelt “Mama.” A debut album, My Name is Gyptian, landed in 2006, earning him comparisons to the great Gregory Isaacs for its mixture of conscious reggae and sultry lovers rock. That year saw Gyptian take home the “Most Promising Entertainer” title at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards in New York City, an honor he has certainly lived up to in the years since.

Gyptian’s second album, I Can Feel Your Pain, followed in 2008, which featured the title track hit and smash single “Love Against The Wall.” Two years later “Hold You” would make Gyptian the toast of reggae once again, providing a jolt of energy felt throughout the music world. The track instantly took over airwaves across the Caribbean in early 2010 and by summertime became the most played song on New York’s influential Hot 97 radio station. It was eventually certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 500,000, becoming the first reggae single to attain that status since Damian Marley’s “Welcome To Jamrock” in 2005. Gyptian’s third album, also called Hold You, followed later in 2010, spawning a second crossover hit in the infectiously catchy “Nah Let Go.” Gyptian would take home a range of awards over the following year, including a MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Award for Best Reggae Act and a Soul Train Music Award for Best Reggae Artist.

Never one to leave his fans hanging, Gyptian has stayed active in the three years since “Hold You” took the music world by storm. He kept his voice ringing in the dancehalls during 2011 and 2012 with his hit single “Overtime” on JA Productions and the RVSSIAN produced single “Wine Slow,” which created a viral dance frenzy worldwide. The lyrics video alone for “Wine Slow” has received over 7.5 million YouTube views to date. During this time, Gyptian also recorded a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” (produced by Stanley “Rellee” Hayden) for Chevrolet and MTV Iggy's "Cover The World" showcase—highlighting his versatility once again for the global audience.

All of these songs are among the tracks that make Sex, Love and Reggae, Gyptian’s most diverse and biggest-sounding set yet. The album is co-executive produced by Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, who is known for cranking out hits for superstars such as Miguel, Mary J. Blige, Lupe Fiasco, the Fugees and many more. Sex Love and Reggae features guest appearances from R&B divas Estelle and Melanie Fiona and soca stars Bunji Garlin and Kes the Band. Global dancehall ambassadors Major Lazer also lend a hand with co-production on the title track. Singles include the dutty wine-inducing “Nonstop” and “Vixen,” an anthem for independent women with a classic dancehall sample (from legends Fuzzy Jones and Reggie Stepper), and a big-room club feel.

“Vixen is a song for the really strong women, who like to be in control,” Gyptian says. “It’s for all the boss ladies.”
Its latest music video is directed by Jamaica’s talented Ras Kassa of Damian Marley’s Welcome To Jamrock fame. The track, co-written by and featuring Angela Hunte (of Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” fame), is currently picking up steam on radio stations across the U.S., bringing a much-needed dose of dancehall back to the airwaves.
“It’s all about being versatile,” Gyptian says of the album, and his perspective on music overall. “For me, there’s no boundaries in music. Pick one—there is a Gyptian song in that category for you.”

GYPTIAN - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:

1) Albums:
.2006 - My Name Is Gyptian
.2006 - Toe 2 Toe, Vol. 10 (I Wayne & Gyptian) - [Reissue: "Head 2 Head" 2011]
.2008 - I Can Feel Your Pain
.2010 - Revelations
.2010 - Hold You
.2012 - Flava Mcgregor Presents Gyptian Collection - [Acoustic Album]
.2013 - Sex, Love & Reggae
.2014 - Gyptian And Friends


2) EPs:
.2008 - I Can Feel Your Pain EP - [VP Records]
.2011 - Acoustic EP - [No Doubt Records]
.2011 - Nah Let Go EP - [VP Records]
.2012 - Gyptian & Pretty Girl EP - [Skiffle D/Quick Mixx/VP Records]
.2012 - SLR EP - [VP Records]


3) Singles:
[Partial]
.2005 - Beng Beng - [No Doubt Records] & [VP Records]
.2005 - Mama Don´t Cry - [No Doubt Records]
.2005 - Bascom X "Puncinella"/Gyptian ‎"U Never Know" - [Free Willy]
.2005 - Gyptian "Beautiful Lady"/Kyan "Life" - [Vertex Productions]
.2006 - If U Realy Love Me - [In The Streetz Records]
.2006 - Hydro I Smoke - [Pure Music Productions]
.2006 - Nobody Nuh Cry - [Vertex Productions]
.2006 - A.I.D.S - [Ice-Berg Records]
.2006 - Free - [Real Lyfe Music Production]
.2006 - Around The World - [No Doubt Records]
.2006 - Listen To The People (Anthony Que & Gyptian) - [Muzik House]
.2007 - You Can Get It - [357 Records]
.2008 - I Can Feel Your Pain - [VP Records]
.2008 - Money Man - [Gargamel Music]
.2010 - Murderer Super Star Mix (B. Levy, Gyptian, Junior Reid, Beenie Man) - [Jah Life]
.2010 - Hold You - [VP Records]
.2010 - Gyptian "Na Na Na Na Love Song"/ "Love Against The Wall (Reggae Mix)" - [VP Records]
.2010 - Gyptian "Rendezvous"/ "Where You Belong" - [VP Records]
.2010 - Anything Can Happen - [Ainsley R Davis]
.2010 - Love Is The Only Solution - [Palm of Gold]
.2011 - Gyptian "Nah Let Go"/ "All In You" - [VP Records]
.2011 - Gyptian "My Number One"/ Dean Fraser "Instrumental" - [VP Records]
.2011 - Lutan Fyah "Bring Back The Love"/ Gyptian "When You Love Someone" - [Cousins]
.2011 - Big It Up - [Cousins]
.2012 - Come Over (Gyptian feat. Makia Downing) - [Game On Lock Corp]
.2011 - When You Love Someone - [Black Arrow]
.2012 - See Dem from Far (Gyptian feat. Khari Kill) - [LIONKINGMUZIK]
.2012 - Revelations - [Kingston Songs]
.2012 - Love Mean Everything - [Kingston Songs]
.2012 - Stomp It Harder - [Lords Of The Rhythm]
.2012 - Tropical Love (Gyptian feat. Jahnel Eccles) - [Nuff-A-Dat Records]
.2012 - My Girl - [Nuff-A-Dat Records]
.2012 - Music - [MAGZ RECORDZ]
.2013 - Mama Bawl (Aka: Certified Lover) - [Donsome Records]
.2013 - Miss You Too Much - [Smart Move Records]
.2013 - Like Woow (Konshens & Gyptian) - [Subkonshus Music/VPAL Music]
.2013 - Love The People (Gyptian feat. Doza Medicine) - [Nuff-A-Dat Records]
.2013 - Forever - [Desert Money Records]
.2013 - Wine Slow - [Head Concussion]
.2013 - New Born - [Brick & Lee]
.2013 - Vixen - [VP Records]
.2014 - Tun It Up Loud (Gyptian & Hyah Slyce) - [Randy Rich Productions/VPAL Music]
.2014 - Stock and Pile - [Donsome Records]


4) Compilation/Best Of:
.2011 - Reggae Masterpiece: Gyptian - [VP Recdords]
.2011 - Choises - [Kingston Records] - [Includes some previously unreleased + Compilation]
.2014 - Gyptian Romantic Playlist - [Kingston Songs] - [Includes some previously unreleased + Compilation]


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Gyptian's Discography:
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1) Official Albums:

.2006 - My Name Is Gyptian
(Original Press):

Editions:

Lp "My Name Is Gyptian" 2006 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Beng Beng. 2) Ma Ma. 3) Beautiful Lady. 4) You Never Know. 5) Around The World. 6) Serious Times. 7) Take Me Higher. 8) Through the Valley [Feat. Round Head]. 9) Woman I Love You [Feat. Teflon]. 10) School Girl. 11) Take My Money. 12) Keep On Knocking.
[Label: VP Records (Lp: 2006)]

Cd "My Name Is Gyptian" 2006 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Beng Beng. 2) Ma Ma. 3) Beautiful Lady. 4) You Never Know. 5) Around The World. 6) Serious Times. 7) Take Me Higher. 8) Through The Valley [Feat. Round Head]. 9) Woman I Love You [Feat. Teflon]. 10) School Girl. 11) Take My Money. 12) Keep On Knocking. 13) What Are We Fighting For. 14) Stop The Fussing And Fighting. 15) Holiday (Feat. Keisha].
[Label: VP Records (Cd: 2006)(Digital Release: 2006)]
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.2006 - Toe 2 Toe, Vol. 10 (I Wayne & Gyptian) - [Reissue: "Head 2 Head" 2011]
 (Original Press):
I Wayne & Gyptian "Toe 2 Toe, Vol. 10" 2006

Reissue: "Head 2 Head" (I Wayne & Gyptian) 2011 - (Same Album)

Editions:

"Toe 2 Toe, Vol. 10" (I Wayne & Gyptian) 2006 - (Original Version)
[Includes Gyptian's previously unreleased songs]
Tracks:
1) Gyptian "How Can We Survive". 2) I Wayne "Love Is Life". 3) Gyptian "Higher". 4) I Wayne "1 To 0". 5) Gyptian "Life". 6) I Wayne feat. Deva Bratt "Dart". 7) Gyptian "Serious Time". 8) I Wayne "Living In Love". 9) Gyptian feat. Dwayne "Rude Boy Skanking". 10) I Wayne "Money Dem A Run Dung". 11) Gyptian "What Are We Fighting For". 12) I Wayne feat. Chest "Moma & Papa". 13) Gyptian "King Of Kings". 14) I Wayne "Nah Draw Nil".
[Labels: Charm/Jet Star (Cd: 2006), Phoenix Music (Digital Release: 2009)]

Reissue: "Head 2 Head" (I Wayne & Gyptian) 2011 - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) Gyptian "How Can We Survive". 2) I Wayne "Love Is Life". 3) Gyptian "Higher". 4) I Wayne "1 To 0". 5) Gyptian "Life". 6) I Wayne feat. Deva Bratt "Dart". 7) Gyptian "Serious Time". 8) I Wayne "Living In Love". 9) Gyptian feat. Dwayne "Rude Boy Skanking". 10) I Wayne "Money Dem A Run Dung". 11) Gyptian "What Are We Fighting For". 12) I Wayne feat. Chest "Moma & Papa". 13) Gyptian "King Of Kings". 14) I Wayne "Nah Draw Nil".
[Label: Penitentiary Records (Digital Release: 2011)] ______________________________________________________________

.2008 - I Can Feel Your Pain
(Original Press):

"I Can Feel Your Pain" 2008 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Keep Your Calm. 2) Nobody Cry. 3) I Can Feel Your Pain. 4) Where's My Baby. 5) Love Against The Wall. 6) World Is Caving In. 7) Touch [Feat. Yanique-Sasha]. 8) Thanks And Praise. 9) Too Bad Mind. 10) Sensi. 11) More Money. 12) More Love. 13) Guide Me.
[Label: VP Records (Cd: 2008)(Digital Release: 2008)]
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.2010 - Revelations
(Original Press):

"Revelations" 2010 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) My Head Acoustic Version. 2) Crying. 3) Togetherness. 4) Rude Boy Shuffling [Feat. Duane Stephenson]. 5) Our Father. 6) Love Means Everything. 7) Just a Little Loving [Feat. Rolhensha]. 8) Love You. 9) Give Me Some Of Your Love. 10) Certified Lover. 11) Revelations. 12) Mama Bawl. 13) Murderation. 14) Righteous. 15) Cool Youths. 16) Peaceful. 17) There's No Other.
[Label: Kingston Songs (Cd: 2010) (Digital Release: 2012)]
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.2010 - Hold You
(Original Press):

"Hold You" 2010 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) To Be Held. 2) Beautiful Lady. 3) Call Gyptian. 4) All In You. 5) Hold You. 6) Nah Let Go. 7) Tease Me (Haffi Easy). 8) L.U=V°E. 9) Rendezvous. 10) So Much In Love. 11) Na Na Na (A Love Song). 12) Drive Me Crazy. 13) Where You Belong. 14) Leave Us Alone. 15) Selah.
[Label: VP Records (Cd: 2010)(Digital Release: 2010)]
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.2012 - Flava Mcgregor Presents Gyptian Collection - [Acoustic Album]
(Original Press):

"Flava Mcgregor Presents Gyptian Collection" 2012 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Around the World Acoustic. 2) My Head Acoustic. 3) Weak In the Knees Acoustic [Feat. Tina]. 4) Keep Your Calm Acoustic. 5) Mama Acoustic. 6) Peaceful Acoustic. 7) Hustling Acoustic [Feat. Ginjah]. 8) Beng Beng Live. 9) Guide Me. 10) More Money. 11) Serious Times.
[Label: Kingston Songs (Digital Release: 2012)]
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.2013 - Sex, Love & Reggae
(Original Press):

"Sex, Love & Reggae" 2013 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) G Spot (Intro). 2) A Reggae Morning. 3) Be Alright. 4) I'm So. 5) Overtime. 6) Vixen [Feat. Angela Hunte]. 7) Sex, Love and Reggae [Feat. Angela Hunte & Bunji Garlin]. 8) Non Stop. 9) Wet Fete [Feat. Kes The Band]. 10) Turn Me On. 11) Wine Slow. 12) One More Time [Feat. Melanie Fiona]. 13) Majestic Love [Feat. Estelle]. 14) Good Girls. 15) Murderer. 16) True Colors. 17) My Number One.
[Label: VP Records (Cd: 2013)(Digital Release: 2013)]

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.2014 - Gyptian And Friends
(Original Press):

"Gyptian And Friends" 2014 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Beautiful Lady [Feat. Divine Brown]. 2) Just A Little Loving [Feat. Rolhensha]. 3) Heart And Soul [Feat. Keisha Stream]. 4) Weak In The Knees [Feat. Tina Nunezz]. 5) There's No Other [Feat. Terri B]. 6) What A Woman [Feat. Honorebel]. 7) Need You [Feat. Carroll Thompson]. 8) Togetherness [Feat. Chezidek, Norris Man, Lutan Fyah & Perfect]. 9) Holiday [Feat. Keisha Stream]. 10) Righteous [Feat. Natural Black]. 11) Rude Boy Shuffling [Feat. Duane Stephenson]. 12) Through The Valley [Feat. Roundhead]. 13) Murderer [Feat. Barrington Levy]. 14) More Thanks For Life [Feat. Jah Cure]. 15) Herbs Man [Feat. Duane Stephenson].
[Label: Kingston Songs/McWarren Music (Digital Release: 2014)]

Buy Album at GooglePlay - iTunes - Junodownload

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2) EPs:

.2008 - I Can Feel Your Pain EP
(Original Press):

"I Can Feel Your Pain EP" 2008 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) My Head. 2) Anything You Want. 3) Wasting My Time.
[Label: VP Records (EP Digital Release: 2008)]
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.2011 - Acoustic EP
(Original Press):

"Acoustic EP" 2011 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Around The World [Acoustic]. 2) Confess [Acoustic]. 3) Hustling [Acoustic]. 4) Keep Your Calm [Acoustic]. 5) Mama [Acoustic]. 6) Peaceful [Acoustic].
[Label: No Doubt Records (EP Digital Reelase: 2011)]
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.2012 - Gyptian & Pretty Girl EP
(Original Press):

"Gyptian & Pretty Girl EP" 2012 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Pretty Girl. 2) Bring Back The Beat. 3) Love You Forever More. 4) Where Is Jah Love.
[Label: Skiffle D/Quick Mixx/VP Records (EP Digital Release: 2012)]
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.2011 - Nah Let Go EP
(Original Press):

"Nah Let Go EP" 2011 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Nah Let Go. 2) Nah Let Go (Greenmoney Nuff Gal Remix). 3) Nah Let Go (L.D. Dubstep Remix). 4) Nah Let Go (Mike Delinquent Remix). 5) Nah Let Go (Soca Refix). 6) Nah Let Go (Instrumental).
[Label: VP Records (EP Digital Release: 2011)]
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.2012 - SLR EP
(Original Press):

"SLR EP" - 2012 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Overtime. 2) All Over. 3) One More Night. 4) Wine Slow. 5) Number One. 6) Royal Love.
[Label: VP Records: (EP Digital Release: 2012)]

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Gyptian ft. Angela Hunte "Vixen" - (Official Music Video)


Gyptian "One More Night" - (Official Music Video)


Gyptian "Non Stop" - (Official Music Video)


Gyptian "Wine Slow" - (Official Music Video)


Gyptian "My Number One" - (Official Music Video)


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