Gptian Added to Damian MArley and Nas Distant Relative Tour

August 6, 2010, New York, NY – Just days after being recognized as the most popular dancehall artist in North America, based on on-line searches according to data from search engine Google, GYPTIAN has been added to the Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and NAS Distant Relatives 2010 Tour beginning August 24 in Charlotte, NC.

Gyptian has been enjoying chart success with his new album, HOLD YOU, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, “Hold You,” has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a “2010 Summer Anthem.” According to Billboard Magazine “not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artist garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian.”

SPIN Magazine gave HOLD YOU “3 Stars” while The Washington Post named Gyptian “the owner of the summer’s most compelling dancehall hit.”

In addition to the Distant Relatives tour dates, Gyptian will also headline dates through October and then head to Europe for tour dates.

Where in the World is Third World Band Now?

From New Mexico to Monterey to Seattle, the 10 time grammy nominated Third World Band continues to thrill audiences with hit songs such as "96 Degrees," "Try Jah Love," "Sense of Purpose," "Committed," and more. After 37 years of smash hits, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, the group is still excited about performing and recording music.

Fresh from their european tour, the group performed on the west coast last weekend. Shows included Hanu Reggae Festival in New Mexico and Monterey Bay Reggae Festival California. This weekend, the reggae ambassadors will perform at the Nectar Lounge in Seattle, the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver and Reggae Rising in California.

In addition to touring, the band is gearing up for the release of their album, Patriots, which will be released on AUGUST 10, 2010. The album, which features Toots, Marcia Griffiths, Tessanne Chin, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley and Dean Frasier, among others, will be available for purchase on www.thirdworlddigistore.com. The album includes recently released singles "Spirit Lives," a dedication to the people of Haiti and "By My Side," featuring Tessanne Chin.