The Reggae star and Best New Band finalist recently flew to New York to work with a hot producer on his upcoming fourth album. When his people invited us to spend some time with him, of course we jumped at the chance! Check out never-before seen images of Gyptian driving from hotel to recording studio, at work behind the soundboard and mic,  relaxing, smoking, and smoking some more.

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