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Iyaz
Describing his sound as "island pop", Caribbean singer Iyaz deals in sun-kissed,
melodic hooks, strutting hip-hop beats and infectious reggae grooves, coming to
prominence with his worldwide hit 'Replay' in 2010.
Born Keidran Jones in the US Virgin Islands, his father was part of a touring
vocal group and his mother led church choirs, and he grew up singing with his
cousin on the beaches of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, before adopting
the nickname Iyaz - meaning 'The Boss' - from his godfather. Jones, his father
and his sister all moved over to Rhode Island, USA to s...
