Vybrid
Ashley Howard Johnson, known to the world as Vybrid, is an artist who simply cannot be confined to a single genre or label. He’s the definition of musical freedom; one moment delivering a raw, hardcore Dancehall anthem, the next soothing souls with a smooth Reggae melody, then flipping the script with a sultry R&B groove. For Vybrid, it’s all about the Vybz he feels in the moment.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica’s vibrant Richmond Park community to Guyanese parents who studied at the University of the West Indies, Vybrid was destined for artistry. His friends nicknamed him “Vybz” for his magnetic energy and lively spirit, but his versatility pushed him further, to become Vybrid, a perfect blend of “Vybz” and “Hybrid.” The name reflects not just his artistry, but the essence of who he is: a chameleon of sound and emotion.
From the age of seven, the stage was his playground. Singing in church, switching between vocals and instruments, young Vybrid kept audiences guessing; no two performances ever the same. After migrating to Atlanta, Georgia, he turned that early spark into a burning passion. At just 18, in the depths of his basement studio, he recorded, mixed, and mastered his first track; laying the foundation of what would become his unstoppable journey.
Since then, Vybrid has carved his own lane. He’s lit up universities, carnivals, and charity stages, captivating crowds with live performances that are nothing short of hypnotic. He’s shared stages with legends like Spragga Benz, Ky-Mani Marley, Junior Reid, Dexta Daps, and Mr. Vegas, and worked alongside powerhouse producers like Patexx, SlayBad, and Delly Ranx. Every performance, every track, is a testament to his boundless creativity and versatility.
Vybrid’s mission? To unleash his Hybrid, Vibrant sound onto the world and create an experience so powerful it engulfs generations, cultures, and borders. This is more than music;
IT’S A MOVEMENT!
