Biography

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. T ogether 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 in 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! And

the Innocent Kru 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 transcended Jamaican borders to Africa Mnet and the rest

of the Caribbean, also in the UK on ABN Skynet network.

After taking a seven year hiatus out of the business to deal with the death of his mother who passed

away from cancer christmas of 2016.. Benzly has regrouped and formed the new innocent kru in 2021

launched 2 albums The Lost T apes Pt.1 and Pt.2.

This has yet again proven how immensely talented and genius Hype is, as he has now the longest

trending song of 2023 and maybe in Jamaican history “The Break Down 2” produced by Hype and his

mentor Sly Dunbar off the Album the Lost tapes Pt.2 The song has taken over the world and socialmedia and is trending as far away as Japan.

He is back with a bang after completing the all island tour Trilogy with Dexta Daps, where he was the

breakout star Hype has also just finished putting the final touches on his New Album entitled “Star”

slated to be out Spring 2024.

Recently signing a new neal with CVM TV for season 4 of his hit television show “Me and Mi Kru '' He

is now prepping for the new season 4..

Yeah Benzly Hype is Back the positive role model and the envelope pusher that redefines what is

possible. Hype!