Hold You (Hold Yuh)

Gyptian cut the track in Brooklyn with producer Ricky Blaze, with the record emerging from Blaze’s basement studio in Flatbush. The single’s release placed Gyptian’s Jamaican lovers rock sound in a New York dancehall setting. Released by VP Records in 2010, the song became Gyptian’s crossover breakthrough and a major reggae hit. It reached the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, giving him wide international visibility. The track became one of Gyptian’s signature recordings and remained a durable crossover staple well beyond its release. Its long-running popularity was reinforced by major streaming and certification milestones in later years.