The Star (Jamaica)

Vypa riding on a high

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Dancehall singjay Vypa said that he is working to leave his mark on the reggae/dancehall industry. The entertaine­r, who recently performed at the Jamrock Internatio­nal Festival in Almaya, Mexico, is currently in India promoting several of his recently released tracks.

Among them is Tun Up Inna Dis. Officially released late last year, the track, he said, has been getting good reviews from its listeners.

“It’s a really good track that is full of vibes. The lyrics and the beat are contagious and will have its listeners dancing in no time. I am really confident that both the single and the video will give me the breakthrou­gh that I am seeking,” he said.

The singjay told THE STAR that he is still basking in the positive response that he received from his fans in Mexico.

“Mexico was really a good look. The show was close to the Christmas season, and the audience was really impressed with my music. It’s really a good feeling to know that reggae music is much appreciate­d in [other] counties,” he said.

Vypa, whose given name is Glenford Goode, hails from St Thomas. His entry into the entertainm­ent scene came years ago when he began hanging around sound systems in his community.

“I began freestylin­g and then gradually began performing at events in the parish. Soon after, I was making connection­s and performing in other countries. I put in a lot of work, and it is now paying off,” he said.

The entertaine­r is currently preparing to release several singles such as Million Dollar Man and Munchie Bounce, a collaborat­ion with Bravo from Ravers Clavers. – S.L.

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