Gyptain best known hits include Serious Times, Mama, Beautiful Lady, I Can Feel Your Pain, Love Against The Wall, Hold You and She's My Lady.
Born to a Seventh-day Adventist mother and Rastafarian father, Gyptian received his musical calling at the age of seven, when he began singing in the church. Recognizing his talent, his parents introduced him to Mr. Wong, a record producer from Portmore, St. Catherine. "I did not take it seriously," said Gyptian "My family members have always been carrying me to Portmore to see him, but I usually disappear. One day, they dropped me off at his studio and left me and it all began there."
Under the guidance of Mr. Wong and Earl Chinna Smith, Gyptian honed his sound, winning the 2004 Star Search talent competition at Kens Wild Flower Lounge in Portmore, earning him a spot at Sting 2004, dubbed the 'greatest one night reggae show on earth'.
The singer earned his nickname from his habit of tying a shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh.
In 2005 he scored two hits, "Is There A Place" on the Seasons Riddim and "Serious Times".
Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old singer has been dominating the Jamaician charts with hits including "Is There a Place", "Beautiful Lady", and the chart-topping ballad, "Mama, Don't Cry".
His style of reggae music is considered lovers rock and roots reggae, with songs about political issues and love. His musical and lyrical style has been compared to established Jamaican artists, such as Sizzla, Luciano and Beres Hammond.
On 12 September 2006, Gyptian released his first album on VP Records. On 12 December 2007, Gyptian, while in New York, shot the music video for his new single, "I Can Feel Your Pain" (Cloud Nine Riddim) Produced by Jon FX. The song was the first to be confirmed to appear on his album "I Can Feel Your Pain" which was released in 2008.
As of the end of May 2010, his single "Hold Yuh" had peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 33 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs Chart and had been at the top of the Reggae Digital Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks. In June, the song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually reached a new peak of 77 on that chart, number 3 on the Heatseekers Songs chart, 31 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, 63 on the Radio Songs chart and an astonishing peak of 28 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40, capitalizing it crossover success. The song also peaked at number 1 on the Dancehall/Reggae fusion Charts of the Jamaica Weekly Music Charts for two consecutive weeks. In Canada it peaked at #69 on the Canadian Hot 100. The official remix for the song features rapper Nicki Minaj. It spent 29 weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gyptian has been enjoying chart success with his new album, Hold Yuh, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, “Hold Yuh,” has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a “2010 Summer Anthem.” According to Billboard Magazine “not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artist garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian.” The song also became popular in the UK, and was released there on November 7 by Ministry of Sound Recordings, in an EP which will include remixes by Shy FX, Major Lazer and Toddla T.
All Over
Gyptian Lyrics
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Calling I man fi come over
Dem ah whine, dem ah whine, dem ah bounce and ah style, style
And me say girls from over keep whining
Di girls dem me ah calling
Like how me do me song dem ah so me have gal pan mi mind
Dem love it when me whine it, whine it, whine it nonstop
Me nuh business who want fi see and chat
And do it, like that, like that, like that
Girls from all over keep on calling
Like a rush hour she wanna keep rushing in
Inna me room every gal come sit back, yes dem relax
Them love it when I do it, upset when I don't
Them love it when they call I don't answer the phone
Talk a bag of things on the net, on the phone
Say they wanna leave me but they wont leave me alone
They love because I'm cool
They love to say I'm smooth
And they love the things I do
I make them feel beautiful
Oh yea, oh yeah
Girls from all over keep on calling
Like a rush hour show dem keep rushing in
Inna me room every gal come sit back, yes dem relax
Them love it when I do it, upset when I don't
Them love it when they call I don't answer the phone
Talk a bag things, on the net, on the phone
They say wanna leave me but they wont leave me alone
Wine for me my lady, show me that you love me
Do the things I wanna do for me
Everything just ask if my baby
You know that you are my number one woman, you are my lady
Girls from all over keep on calling
Like a rush hour show dem keep rushing in
Inna me room every gal come sit back, yes dem relax
Them love it when I do it, upset when I don't
Them love it when they call I don't answer the phone
Talk a bag things, on the net, on the phone
Say they wanna leave me but they wont leave me alone
Never let go, never let go
Never let go, never let go
Never let go, never let go
Never let go, never let go
Girls from all over keep on calling
Like a rush hour show dem keep rushing in
Inna me room every gal come sit back, yes dem relax
Them love it when I do it, upset when I don't
Them love it when they call I don't answer the phone
Talk a bag things, on the net, on the phone
Say they wanna leave me but they wont leave me alone
Center of addiction
Knocks me off my feet
Center of attraction
Gotta come and see
Center of addiction
In the song “All Over” by Gyptian, the singer talks about how girls from all over call him to come over because they want him to whine for them. He mentions how much they love it when he whines, twists, and catch it, and how they get upset when he doesn’t answer their phone calls. The girls keep rushing in and relaxing in his room while he does his thing. Gyptian is aware of the girls' obsession with him, but he doesn't mind, he seems to enjoy the attention. He continues to encourage them to do the things he wants them to do, but also promises to never let go of them, as they are the center of his addiction and attraction.
The lyrics in “All Over” show how Gyptian is a ladies man. The song is sensual and entertaining. It shows how women are attracted to him for his talented whining and surely, he enjoys the attention he gets from them. The song is grounded in the dancehall genre that is quite popular in Jamaica and other parts of the world. With its steady, upbeat rhythm and catchy refains, “All Over” is a fun dance track, great for the club or any party.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls dem ah whine all over
Girls are dancing all over me
Calling I man fi come over
They want me to come over
Dem ah whine, dem ah whine, dem ah bounce and ah style, style
They are dancing nonstop with style
And me say girls from over keep whining
Girls from all over keep dancing
Di girls dem me ah calling
I am calling all the girls
Like how me do me song dem ah so me have gal pan mi mind
Just like my songs have girls on my mind
Dem love it when me whine it, whine it, whine it nonstop
They love it when I dance nonstop
Me nuh business who want fi see and chat
I don't care who wants to see me or talk about me
Love it wen dem whine, and twist, and catch it
I love it when they dance and move with me
And do it, like that, like that, like that
Just like that, they dance and move with me
Like a rush hour she wanna keep rushing in
They want to keep coming in like rush hour traffic
Inna me room every gal come sit back, yes dem relax
In my room, they come and relax
Them love it when I do it, upset when I don't
They love it when I dance and move with them, and get upset when I don't
Them love it when they call I don't answer the phone
They love it when they call me and I don't answer the phone
Talk a bag of things on the net, on the phone
They talk a lot of things about me on the internet and on the phone
Say they wanna leave me but they wont leave me alone
They say they want to leave me, but they won't leave me alone
Wine for me my lady, show me that you love me
Dance for me, my lady, show me your love
Do the things I wanna do for me
Do the things I want you to do for me
Everything just ask if my baby
Just ask my baby for anything
You know that you are my number one woman, you are my lady
You are my top woman, you are my lady
Never let go, never let go
Never let go of me
Center of addiction
I'm the center of their addiction
Knocks me off my feet
They overwhelm me
Center of attraction
I'm the center of their attention
Gotta come and see
They have to come see me
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: JOHN HOLT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nkyork
this era of dancehall will go down as one of the best ever
@carloskalonje
I swear 2010-2015 maad riddims
@remolip3447
2014 was the best
@darkangel7r
I absolutely love this song. Gyptian has got to be my fave reggae/dancehall artist. EVER.
@BrodeeJayy
This song makes me want to party all night <3
@agnesshachintu2779
Last day of the year 2022,still Loving and listening to this hit ❤️ Gyptian you'll always be the best😍
@MichaelNyendwa
Who's wth me 2024❤
@eroticgreen6916
Will never forget this song 2012/2013, Egyptian allover
@leoniefraser7933
Song will never get old. Still listening to this in 2020 during the coronavirus epidemic 🤙this version and Daniel bedingfield sometimes you just know, are the best versions of this riddim in my opinion.
@Jake-oj5dc
The public sector of music shows this type of music is rising, this indicates that the music is at such a high standard; Gyptian would blow up in America, as American citizens love this style of music.