HYPASOUNDS

HYPASOUNDS Since the late ‘90s, Hypasounds has been one of the most popular underground DJs in Barbados, hyping crowds at parties, fetes and anyplace else turntables or CD players could be found. During a brief DJ-ing stint in the US in late 2K3, he was lucky enough find himself side-by-side with Free, former BET/106&Park host, introducing the number 8 video. Rapidly building a growing fan base with his reputation for quality turntabling skills, Hypasounds was identified as ‘The Nexx’ in CiRCUIT Magazine, Barbados’ leading youth culture magazine. Seems like CiRCUIT’s predictions are coming through. When Hypasounds made his first BAJE appearance at 2K5’s Christmas Night Fete at Kendal Sporting Club, he proceeded to get the crowd rocking, flinging tunes left, right and centre, effectively getting the party started. It was a DJ performance that had BAJE patrons buzzing for weeks to come. During Crop-Over 2K6, Hypasounds created a stir, not only as a DJ, but as a performer. Hypasounds’ 2K6 release Sunshine Girl emerged as a season favourite, burning up the airwaves. The ragga-soca track which is dedicated to the fairer sex debuted at the number 4 position on Hott 95.3 FM’s Hott in the Crop charts. It later jumped three positions to capture the top position. Sunshine Girl also broke into the Socaholic Top 20 on 98.1 The One, and ended up taking second place in the People’s Monarch that same year. The popularity of Sunshine Girl outside of Barbados saw Hypasounds performing his hit in New York and Boston. This year, Hypasounds has returned with Sweat, another ragga-soca number which is turning out to be as popular as Sunshine Girl. Sweat’s slow-groove, wine-ya-waist stylings have made the track one of the most requested items for the season. Sweat has broken into the top 3 position on the charts of both Hott 95.3 FM and 98.1 The One. Hypasounds has performed his track at this season’s hypest events and locations, including Soca on the Hill.