Gyptian

Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer celebrated for blending roots reggae, lovers rock, and contemporary dancehall into a globally appealing sound. Rising to prominence after winning Jamaica’s Star Search competition in 2004, he quickly became one of reggae’s most recognizable voices with hits such as “Serious Times,” “Beautiful Lady,” and “Mama Don’t Cry.” His international breakthrough came in 2010 with the crossover smash “Hold Yuh,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, earned multi-platinum certification in the UK, and became one of the most successful reggae singles of its era. Signed to VP Records, Gyptian has released acclaimed albums including My Name Is Gyptian, Hold You, and the Billboard Reggae Albums chart-topper Sex, Love & Reggae. Known for his smooth vocals, romantic songwriting, and authentic Rastafarian roots, Gyptian remains one of Jamaica’s most influential modern reggae artists with a fan base spanning the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond.