Benzly Hype

In life there are people who are born to be innovators and creators, people who seem to be genetically
designed and programmed to seek out initiatives and generate life changing opportunities even in the midst
of the most dire of situations. Hemsley Ainsley Coleman Morris Jr. better known as Benzly Hype!!! is one such individual. Son of once popular Jamaican Musician and Balladeer Ainsley Morris he has definitely followed and out run his father's footsteps. He humbly embodies the soul of a creative genius, one who has masterfully crafted his talents as not only a hit producer, musician and performer but also as a screenwriter / actor / TV program producer.
The rough unforgiving streets of Kingston, Jamaica particularly the Red Hills Rd. area served as the
playground responsible for shaping young Benzly Hype’s!!! future. Initially a student of the classical arts who
has been playing instruments like the piano and guitar since age 4, Benzly became magnetized when he
discovered the awe-inspiring power of dancehall music.

His thirst for musical happiness lead young Benzly on a journey through the gully’s and trenches of Kingston
City, a journey that inevitably created the foundation he needed for the hype world of dancehall. Through
his journey he formed alliances with La Benz sound system where he was an equipment crew member aka
‘box boy’ who later turned selector then DJ. This proved to be a launch pad for his performing career, as he
soon became an opening act for Spragga Benz and various people of the Benzspeculous crew. However
before becoming hugely popular, young Benzly began learning the art of sound recording at the coveted
Celestial Sounds Recording Studio during his off time from school and La Benz. There he was given the
opportunity to gain vital hands-on experience which later resulted in him recording numerous audio sessions
and writing songs for a variety of artists such as Beenie Man, Merciless, Frisco Kid and Cecile just to name a
few.

His hard work, patience, sacrifice and determination would eventually pay off in the late 90’s, that’s when 16
year old Benzly Hype!!! shot to stardom as a leading member of dancehall’s first ever lyrical quartet,
Innocent Kru. Originally started as a group amongst friends they managed to top both local and
international charts with hits like Impossible Train, Turn It Up, Not Guilty and Wogga Wogga. Together with
Benzly Hype!!! Innocent Kru single handedly revolutionized the manner in which dancehall was being
produced.

His enormous appetite for knowledge and success combined with his undying thirst for originality has
helped to garner much respect from many industry legends, such as Sly Dunbar of the legendary musical
duo Sly and Robbie, and Cleveland Brownie of dancehall mega producers Steelie & Clevie. With whom hype
regards as his uncle. With much tutelage from these icons, Benzly Hype!!! stands dominant in a class by
himself. So dominant is his force that he has arguably made one of the most successful crosses from music into
acting ever seen in the history of Jamaican television. With the creation of ‘Me And Mi Kru’ a television
comedy series for which he not only plays the lead but is also the creator, writer and producer has created
shockwaves since it’s debut early 2009. At the end of it’s first season ‘Me And Mi Kru’ became the most
anticipated TV program to hit Jamaica in 15 years. Inspired by the real life experiences of Benzly Hype!!! it
is transmitted to over 2 million homes via local TV station CVM TV. The 3rd season went to competing
partner TVJ, 2 times per week. The show is now going into its fourth season and has transcended Jamaican
borders to Africa and the rest of the Caribbean, also in the UK on ABN Skynet network.

He took a hiatus out of the business to deal with his ailing mother who passed in christmas 2016.. and
subsequently to another year off just dealing with the effects. He has currently been working on his new project “Star” the Album to be out 2020. With a host of knowledge, a wealth of experience and a heart that refuses to stop Benzly Hype!!! continues his never ending fight of bringing new innovative ways to entertain while being a positive role model for his peers and never stop pushing the envelope and redefining what is possible. Hype!