News
December 11, 2009
Fly Gypsy Video “You” being added to rotation on MTVu and by VH1 Soul
The video was added to MTVu rotation after winning MTVu Freshmen, added to VH1 Soul rotation, following its online premiere on okayplayer.com, 2009. Read more …
November 24, 2009
Fly Gypsy Claims No. 1 Freestyle OUT OF 112 on DJBooth.net
Fly Gypsy claimed No. 1 position on DJBooth’s freestyle chart the week of its premiere. Read more …
November 3, 2009
“2 Step” featured on DJBooth.net and Makes the Indie Chart
“Produced by Alexei, 2 Step has a fresh, and optimistic sound featuring a smooth, soulful flow from Kom complete with some great cultural references (listen for “the Huxtables” name drop). Ultimately 2 Step is an eclectic sound of instruments, background vocals and synthetic beats that shows why Fly Gypsy has been growing in popularity. The single can be found off the group’s upcoming EP, Change For a Dollar which drops December 1.” Read more …
October 29, 2009
Fly Gypsy’s First Single “2 Step” Premieres on HipHopDX
We are excited to announce that “2 Step” premiered on, arguably, the most important hip-hop site, HipHopDX! The single is now available for download on iTunes and all major services! Read more …
October 1, 2009
Fly Gypsy Receives Rave Review from DJBooth.net
If this inventive, genre-blending cut leaves you intrigued, you can find plenty more intoxicating jams on Fly Gypsy’s latest street album. Read more …
September 1, 2009
Official Release of The Vodka & Rum Mixtape
A classic feel-good record, Vodka & Rum connects 70’s soul with 90’s electronica, Lauryn Hill with The Chemical Brothers, and heavy synths with acoustic guitars, all while highlighting Kom’s lyrical versatility and Alexei’s production prowess. Read more …
July 23, 2009
Watch Behind-the-Scenes from the “You” Video Shoot in Jamaica
Fly Gypsy returned from Jamaica after shooting a video for their new single “You.” Watch behind-the-scenes HERE and be sure to pick up the single on iTunes. Read more …
July 3, 2009
Award-winning Jamaican director Ras Kassa to direct video for Fly Gypsy’s first single, “You”
An award-winning Jamaican video director Ras Kassa will be directing the video for Fly Gypsy’s first single “You.” Ras Kassa has directed videos for Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Stephen Marley, Willie Nelson, and Damian Marley, including Damian’s critically-acclaimed “Welcome to Jamrock.” The video will be shot in the picturesque Oracabessa, Jamaica on July 6, 2009. Read more …
June 15, 2009
Hip-Hop Supergroup Fly Gypsy Debuts With Summertime Single “You”
Jamaican emcee Kowboy Kom and Russian producer Alexei Jendayi launch today their much-anticipated joint project, a hip-hop group Fly Gypsy. The duo’s first single “You,” featuring Brazilian songstress Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira, will be released in July 2009. It is currently available on the group’s website, www.FlyGypsy.com. The video for the single will be shot in Jamaica by Ras Kassa, a video director critically acclaimed for his work with Damian Marley, Sean Paul, and Willie Nelson. Read more …
