Gyptian
Reggae
The next Gyptian concert is scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025 at Electric Brixton in London, United Kingdom. See all 4 upcoming concerts
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![Watch All On Me (feat. Lady Leshurr) [Remix] music video by Gyptian](/mkimage/image/thumb/Video/v4/37/38/36/373836fe-c3dd-4320-094a-cfd008541cbd/USVPR1500473.sca1.jpg/575x575mv.webp "Watch All On Me (feat. Lady Leshurr) [Remix] music video by Gyptian")
About Gyptian
Hometown
Kingston, Jamaica
Born
October 25, 1983
Genre
Reggae
During his teens, Jamaican reggae vocalist Gyptian was mentored by promoter Ravin Wong (I Wayne) and guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith (Bob Marley).
∙ The socially conscious singer broke through when he won a talent contest, earning a slot at Sting 2004, the longest-running stage show in Jamaica.
∙ The video for 2005’s “Serious Times,” Gyptian’s soulful debut single, has more than 4 million views.
∙ Nicki Minaj guested on a hip-hop remix of his 2010’s hit, “Hold You (Hold Yuh)”—a track later remixed by both Diplo and Major Lazer.
∙ In 2010, he received the Soul Train Music Award for Best Reggae Artist.
∙ Featuring contributions from R&B stars Melanie Fiona and Estelle, Gyptian’s fourth LP, 2013’s Sex, Love & Reggae, topped Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart.
Influenced by GyptianGyptian has influenced the music of DeeRiginal, $tevoxcv, Ayo Ishmail and more.
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