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October 22, 2013
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Galawasp creates buzz with 'Sex In The City'

Galawasp in the scene from the video

Denham Town-born dancehall artiste, Galawasp, is on the verge of a major commercial breakthrough given the buzz around his latest single and video, 'Sex In The City'.

"The song is getting a lot of Internet buzz, and it just start get some rotation on the radio. I also released a video for the song last week. the girls dem love it; dem a work with it. dem love off mi image, and mi feel that this is the song that a go put me out in the world in a real way," Galawasp said.

The single samples the melody of Papa San's Lawd Mi Caan Tek It No More, however, Galawasp has a more explicit intention as he extols the virtues of females. "Whenever I perform the song, at any dance and at any stage show, mi guaranteed a forward fi this song. Sex In The City shot! Just check out the video on YouTube," he said.

Born Akeem Davis on May 1, 1989, Galawasp grew up in the tough streets of Denham Town, east Kingston. Galawasp used his experiences growing up to influence his particular brand of street music. He started showing interest in music at age nine when he would hang around sound-system equipment, studying the moves and slangs of the selectors.

Soon afterwards, he began to compose his own lyrics, seeking out all the major studios in Kingston. He recorded his first single at 12 after impressing Computer Paul, a renowned producer/engineer. At first he made Computer Paul's Boot Camp his home, but then other producers saw his talent and began sending beats his way.

Galawasp's fame began to grow, and he quickly became a hometown favourite after a brilliant performance at the popular West Kingston Jamboree show, where he earned several forwards. The following year, he landed a gig on 'Champions in Action', impressing some of the giants in the industry even without a major hit under his belt.

The following year, he made the decision to leave Boot Camp to pursue his dreams. "I am extremely grateful for the time, patience, effort, opportunity, and support Computer Paul afforded me, but I had to continue my journey," he said.

In the ensuing years, Galawasp honed his craft as an entertainer to a fine edge and has branched off into other areas as he has begun creating his own beats and is now an accomplished studio engineer.

Galawasp's popular beat to date is the Dutty Money rhythm, which is also the rhythm that gave him his first major hit, aptly titled, Come In Dutty Money, featuring Ras Fraser Jr, which did well in the Caribbean market and Europe in 2010.

"The world wants to know Galawasp and what I really have to offer. Just like how I sing in my song, Life Change, I want my life to reflect the change I sing about. Mi a go straight to the top," he said.

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