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.
Wine Slow
Gyptian Lyrics
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Yo she wine pon one hand
A who you
Tell me a who you
Baby how you look so cool
A who you
Tell me a who you girl
Wooi lad ah bwoii
I want you to wine slow for me
Tic toc for me
Baby you drop it like dat
I want you to move slow to me
Cautiously, baby I love it like dat
'Cause when you dress up in you two piece & short shorts
Baby you really look good
I got ask you what you use on your skin
Baby tell me how you skin so smooth
'Cause when you wine slow on me
You tic tock on me
Baby I love it like dat
I want you move hard on me
Move cautiously
Baby sometimes on the spot
You skin real tight
You are my type
Believe me, believe me
I got a hook onto you
I don't know what I would do
Girl if you leave me
You hear me
Wine slow on me
You tic tock on me
Baby I love it like dat
I want you move hard on me
Move cautiously
Baby sometimes on the spot
Want you to wine slow for me
Tic tock for me
Baby you drop it like dat
I want you to move slow to me
Cautiously, baby I love it like dat
'Cause when you dress up in you two piece & short shorts
Baby you really look good
I got ask you what you use on your skin
Baby tell me how you skin so smooth
'Cause when you wine slow on me
You tic tock on me
Baby I love it like dat
I want you move hard on me
Move cautiously
Baby sometimes on the spot
Lala lala lala lala lala
In this song, Gyptian is expressing his admiration for a woman and her ability to dance sensually. He wants her to dance slowly and carefully for him, as he loves the way she moves when she does. He compliments her appearance and skin, asking her what she uses to make it so smooth. He is fully captivated by her and cannot imagine what he would do if she were to leave him. The lyrics express both his admiration and desire for her, as well as his fear of losing her.
One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was released in 2010 and quickly became a hit in Jamaica and worldwide. It was produced by Russian, a well-known dancehall producer, and was included on Gyptian's album "Hold You." The song's popularity led to remixes by other artists, including Lil Rick and Kes the Band.
Another interesting fact is that the song's lyrics became controversial when some people claimed that Gyptian was promoting sexual harassment and disrespect towards women. Others defended the song, saying that it was about consensual dancing and expressing admiration for a woman's beauty. Gyptian himself explained in interviews that the song was about dancing, not sex, and that he did not condone any form of abuse or harassment.
The song's music video features Gyptian and a group of dancers performing in front of a beach and palm trees. The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube and helped to popularize the song.
Despite some controversy, "Wine Slow" remains one of Gyptian's most popular songs and a classic example of modern dancehall music. Its catchy beat and sensual lyrics have made it a favorite of fans worldwide.
Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available at the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Russian
Gyptian is addressing his partner by saying 'Yo Russian', which implies that she is his partner and she is from Russia.
Yo she wine pon one hand
Gyptian expresses his admiration for his partner's dancing skills. She dances on one hand and that fascinates Gyptian.
A who you
Gyptian asks his partner about her identity because he is extremely impressed with her looks and skills.
Tell me a who you
He repeats his question to his partner as he wants to know more about her and be closer to her.
Baby how you look so cool
Gyptian expresses his amazement at his partner's cool looks and wants to know how she does it.
A who you
He again asks her about her identity, as he is eager to know about her.
Tell me a who you girl
He repeats the question and refers to his partner as 'girl' in a more casual tone to show his interest.
A who you
Gyptian wants her to tell him who she is and wants to connect with her on a deeper level.
Wooi lad ah bwoii
A Jamaican expression of excitement, acknowledging the beauty and talent of his partner.
I want you to wine slow for me
Gyptian wants his partner to dance slowly and sexily for him. 'Wine' refers to a type of Caribbean dance where the dancer rotates the waist in a circular motion.
Tic toc for me
He wants her to follow a rhythmic pattern and dance to the beat of the music.
Baby you drop it like dat
Gyptian appreciates the way she dances and drops it like that.
I want you to move slow to me
He wants her to move her body slowly and cautiously towards him.
Cautiously, baby I love it like dat
He loves the way she moves cautiously and slowly, as it adds to the sensuality of the moment.
'Cause when you dress up in you two piece & short shorts
Gyptian is turned on when his partner wears short shorts and a two-piece because it shows off her amazing body.
Baby you really look good
He finds his partner very attractive in her outfit.
I got ask you what you use on your skin
He wants to know his partner's secret - what she uses on her skin.
Baby tell me how you skin so smooth
He wants her to tell him about her skincare routine because he admires her smooth skin.
'Cause when you wine slow on me
Gyptian is repeating that he wants her to dance slow and sexy for him.
You tic tock on me
He wants her to move her waist like a clock, following the rhythm of the music.
Baby I love it like dat
He loves the way she moves, and he's enjoying it.
I want you move hard on me
He wants her to dance more energetically, to turn him on.
Move cautiously
He wants her to move slowly and carefully.
Baby sometimes on the spot
Sometimes he wants her to stay in one spot and move slowly.
You skin real tight
He highlights her attractive features (tight skin) that make him want her more.
You are my type
She is exactly what he's looking for in a woman.
Believe me, believe me
Gyptian wants her to trust him and his emotions, as he's expressing his feelings honestly.
I got a hook onto you
He's got a connection with her and is infatuated with her.
I don't know what I would do
He cannot imagine what he would do without her as she has caught his attention.
Girl if you leave me
He's telling her that he doesn't want her to leave him.
You hear me
He wants her to understand how important she is to him and hears what he's trying to communicate.
Want you to wine slow for me
He repeats his desire for her to dance slow and sexy for him.
Tic toc for me
He repeats this line to get her to move in sync with the rhythm of the music.
Baby you drop it like dat
He repeats this because he likes the way she dances and drops it like that.
I want you to move slow to me
He wants her to move slowly and carefully towards him.
Cautiously, baby I love it like dat
He repeats he loves her movements when she's moving slowly and cautiously.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., DIGITAL 1 MEDIA SERVICES INC.
Written by: LAMONT SAVORY, LAMONT ST PATRICK SAVORY, TARIK JOHNSON, TARIK JOHNSTON, WINDEL B EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andi Ross
While sitting in quarantine.... I have developed a new love for reggae music.
Elmadan Ait Hammou Haddou
start missing normal life friends ......
Dana Dean
Best music ever
Jojo Issa
Me too
IProProphecy_
You been missing out harrrrrd so many reggae bangers
Andi Ross
IProProphecy_ I know!! If you have any suggestions please list them!
Dennis karani
Ten years later and still a banger hit
Dacia M
Someone in 2023? This song will never get old 😍😍
JNRdaGreat
You’re not alone !!
ur
Everyday...at least 3 times on loop