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.
My Number One
Gyptian Lyrics
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So let's talk about it, sister, now the game has just begun
So if you wanna be my number one,
If you wanna be my number one
Let me know your future plans
I heard you telling friends that you are my number one
But not yet, my little sister, now the game has just begun
if you wanna be my number one
Let me know your future plans
Let me know
Just try to do the things good to me
'Cause what is to be got to be
So if you wanna be my number one, tell me,
if you wanna be my number one
Let me know your future plans, won't you sister
I heard you say to me you wanna be my number one
So let's talk about it, sister,
Now the game has just begun
Just begun
So if you wanna be my number one,
if you wanna be my number one
Let me know your future plans
Let me know
I just wanna know
If you wanna be my number one
My number one
Never ever hurt this man,
and you'll be my number one
If you wanna be my number one
If you wanna be my number one
Let me know your future plans
Let me know
Let me know
If you wanna be my number one
Number one
Let me know
In Gyptian's song "My Number One," the artist addresses a woman who has expressed her desire to be his "number one." However, he is cautious and wants to ensure that she is serious about being with him for the long-term. He challenges her to communicate her future plans to him, indicating that he needs to know that her intentions are genuine before he invests himself fully in the relationship.
The lyrics also highlight the need for trust in a relationship, with Gyptian stating that the woman needs to "never ever hurt this man" if she wants to be his number one. This sentiment underscores the importance of building a strong foundation of trust and respect in any long-term relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you say to me you wanna be my number one
You expressed interest in being my top priority
So let's talk about it, sister, now the game has just begun
We should discuss this more seriously because this is just the beginning
So if you wanna be my number one,
If you really want to be my top priority
If you wanna be my number one
I need you to confirm your commitment
Let me know your future plans
Tell me what you see for your future and how I fit in
I heard you telling friends that you are my number one
You've been claiming to others that you're my top priority
But not yet, my little sister, now the game has just begun
You're not my number one just yet; we need to see how things develop
Just try to do the things good to me
Do what you can to make me feel loved and valued
'Cause what is to be got to be
What will happen, will happen
Won't you sister
Please tell me, sister
Never ever hurt this man,
Don't ever cause me any pain or distress
I just wanna know
I'm just looking for some clarity
Number one
My top priority
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scoobsbdoo
never thought anyone could do justice to this chune but Gyptian mash it up bigtime...
@FinessFamily2010
R.I.P The legend Gregory Isaacs His Longs Will Live On ...
@andreawilmot812
Love this..Gregory Isaacs would have loved this!!!
@DJPLATINUM150
Yea Gyptian Did This Justice Nice ! R.I.P. Mr Gregory Isaacs
@beybels
Sweet cover by Gyptian! Whole album is sweet!
@Livonn
Wonderful to see Gyptian doing this type of song, shows that he has a lot more talent than jumping up and down on stage with his normal dancehall style and delivering more style in honor or the late Gregory Isaacs. Love it!
@kingfmahere3474
Still listening in 2019 & beyond. Massive cover.
@marcusbolivar8704
Please somebody tell me who sings
"She's the left dancer , she dance for no money she's dancing for me
@TheMambaqueen
The young best man singing the original best man's song
@sweetiepiebritt3130
Yes Gregory Isaac you will be missed gyptian good cover