Description: International Reggae star Gyptian visited Island SPACE Caribbean Museum located in Plantation, FL. The visit was a great opportunity for both Gyptian and the museum to bond over music. Gyptian debuted his music video exclusively to his fans in South Florida for his new singles “Only Room for Two” and “Hot Gyal Walk Out.”
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 f
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. Gyptian’s introduction to recording music was not taken seriously. “My family members have always been carrying me to Portmore to see him (Rayvin Wong), but I usually disappear. Finally, they dropped me there (at the st