Billboard Reggae artist wants to "Hold You" at New Jersey Reggae Fest

Newark, NJ - (Ms. RAINE INC):

With his current hit single "Hold You" dominating just about every radio chart in North America for Reggae, singing sensation Gyptian is one of the featured entertainers of the landmark 10th Anniversary New Jersey International Reggae Fest in Newark on August 15th. Joining a host of prominent names representing the past, present, and future of Reggae and Dancehall music, Gyptian is clearly leading the new school with a distinctively unique sound that is reenergizing the mainstream's love of Jamaica's drum and bass sound. Like the Billboard charting single of the same name, his latest album Hold You, due to be released by VP Records on July 20th, brings a refreshing sound that is already reviving pop audience's interest in the classical 'irie' vibe of Reggae. In May, the single "Hold You" hit the Billboard Hot 100 at #91, while charting at #33 on the Billboard R&B chart, and #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart. By June, the song was #77 on the Hot 100, and climbed to #3 on the Heatseekers chart, while debuting on the Canadian Hot 100. Hip Hop's latest super star Nicki Minaj lent her vocals to the "Hold You" remix, which is currently in rotation on major stations throughout North America and the Caribbean. "With music, you can't just stick to one sound," says Gyptian. "You have to pick and choose to satisfy the largest fan base." "Gyptian is in high demand right now," states Kacy "G City" Rankine of the New Jersey Reggae Fest. "He is one of those young and talented artists that just has everyone excited about Reggae music again. Our patrons are very excited about him coming to Jersey this year for Reggae Fest." Lying between a baritone and a tenor, Windel 'Gyptian' Edward's distinctive vocals captivated audiences from the very beginning. Bursting on the scene in late 2004, his debut single "Serious Times" was declared Jamaica's Most Important Song of 2005, beating out Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley's mainstream hit "Welcome to Jamrock." After dropping his first album My Name is Gyptian in 2006, he achieved crossover fame with the smooth and upbeat track "Beautiful Lady," which gained airplay on popular urban stations like New York's Hot 97. His second album I Can Feel Your Pain was released in 2008. On August 15th, Gyptian will be joining Reggae legend Marcia Griffiths, best known for her pop classic "Electric Boogie" which spawned the electric slide dance craze, as well as for being one of Bob Marley's iconic I-Threes background vocalists; Dancehall superstar Cham, who scored two mainstream hits with "Ghetto Story," and "Vitamin S;" classic Reggae masters Freddie McGregor, Cocoa Tea, and Jamaica's 'Stevie Wonder' Frankie Paul; Roots Reggae's shining soldier Tarrus Riley; Dancehall lyrical wonder Assassin; Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage fame; prodigious producer/artist Stephen McGregor; pioneering female Dancehall deejay Lady G; and rising Reggae/Dancehall stars Chino, Laden, Duane Stephenson, and Romain Virgo. "For our 10th anniversary, we wanted to make sure there was something for everyone," states G City, who along with Jeawin Entertainment, and Roadblockradio.com is producing the event. "Reggae and Dancehall lovers of all generations will enjoy this lively mix of vintage and contemporary music." The 10th Annual New Jersey International Reggae Fest will be held on Sunday, August 15th at the Edison Park Complex (located at the Prudential Arena) - 162 Mulberry Street in Newark, NJ. Featured Acts include Marcia Griffiths, Cocoa Tea, Freddie McGregor, Frankie Paul, Gyptian, Cham, Duane Stephenson, Gramps Morgan, Lady G, Stephen McGregor, Assassin, Chino, Laden, and Romain Virgo. Limited $39.99 early bird tickets are available until July 31st. General Admission is $54.99. VIP tickets and special group discounts are also available. All tickets are available at http://www.roadblockradio.com/ and local Caribbean outlets. For a full listing of ticket outlets, visit http://www.roadblockradio.com/. New Jersey International Reggae Fest 2010 is sponsored by G City Enterprise, CCB International, Race Entertainment, BankyHype.com, RoadBlockRadio.com, Jeawin Entertainment, and Street Music Promotion.
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