Iyaz "Replay" Hits #4 on Billboard 100
BVI Platinum News
Tue, November 17, 2009 | 4:12 pm AST
A Virgin Islands artiste, Iyaz is taking the islands to great heights on the international scene and with his hit "Replay", a catchy tune with growing popularity which has pushed it all the way to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The #4 spot was reflective on the chart on Monday, November 16 and it shows that Iyaz´s hit single has managed to top Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears among other top artistes.

Iyaz during a recent performance at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
Photo Credit: BVI Platinum News
Beyonce´s `Sweet Dreams" places at #10, Rihanna´s new single "Russian Roulette" is at #9, Britney Spears "The Singles Collection" - 8, Lady Gaga´s "Paparazzi" - 7, Miley Cyrus´s "Party in the USA" - 6, Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne "Down" - 5, Iyaz´s "Replay" - 4, Jason DeRulo "Whatcha Say" - 3, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys "Empire State of Mind" - 2 and Owl City´s "Fireflies" at #1.

Keidran Jones, who goes by the stage name Iyaz, was born in the US Virgin Islands but was raised in the BVI.

In a recent interview with BVI Platinum News, the 22 year old star said he plans to release a second single early next year, with his debut album which will be named "Replay". It is tentatively set for February. He said that he plans to keep recording and performing at various US events through mid-December as the popularity of "Replay" continues to grow.

At the time, he also had a little advice for young artistes in the BVI. "The internet is best for them to market their work...and it´s not about just singing and doing it for you...You have to know what others think about your work and listen to criticisms because you may not know it all. MySpace, Facebook and Youtube - they are all there for you to market yourselves. I used MySpace to market myself. Put up your music and see the response of the people because at the end of the day they want to hear quality music. Labels are on MySpace, they are looking and listening. Let them see that you are trying to market yourself and the internet is there," Iyaz advised.

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Cousin
December 09, 2009 - 9:12 am AST ▪ Like Dislike
But um... He IS from the US VIRGIN ISLANDS... He Was Born There... And that video was just a "Prequel"... Meaning that there should be an official video coming out... In that video he might put both the USVI flag AND the BVI flag...
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Art Teacher
November 19, 2009 - 3:38 pm AST ▪ Like Dislike
Congratulations Kiedran. You remember the coconut project in High School? Well you know I know you got brains, skill and talents. Best wishes. I am sure your family, classmates, community and friends are proud of you. I am.

Just don't forget the good and righteous stuff.

Teach!
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Hmm
November 18, 2009 - 5:38 pm AST ▪ Like Dislike ( 2 )
"Long Time Friend" why are you responding to people who claim to be offended by the use of a usvi flag n his video? I can tell that you do know Keidran personally seeing that you know the truth about the flag being in the video, but people don't need an explanation for it. Keidran was born in the usvi and he has allll right to represent there whether willfully or at fault of camera men, etc.

The people who claim to be offended i'm sure are just people who have listened to his songs, or seen him on t.v., or w.e...There not his friends, or tru supporters. They haven't gotten him to where he is today so who are they to be offended!!

Keidran, as i always told you, I knew you would make it. Keep up the good work and keep ignoring all the negtive comments (I know you don't study them anyway; I do that for you lol). Love ya rudeboy!
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