Gappy Ranks

1xtra

UK Reggae artist

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Gappy Ranks speaks to Ace & Vis

Gappy Ranks is in the studio with Ace & Vis as 1Xtra marks 50 years of Jamaican independence.

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Biography

Gappy Ranks Is A British Dancehall Musician Of Jamaican And Dominican Origin, Also Known As Jacob Lee Williams. His Love For Music Started In His Home Town Harlesden, London Where He Was Born & Raised.

At A Young Age He Would Find Him Self Performing To Crowds Within His Home Town & Amongst Friends & Family Who Encouraged Him To Continue.

After Growing Up In Harlesden, North-West London, Gappy Ranks Dealt With Obstacles Such As Homelessness After Leaving School, Which Resulted In His Music Taking A Back Seat. However, After Overcoming This He Joint Forces With Childhood Friend & Fellow Local Artist Reddman Uk & Was Enlisted Into Uk Dancehall Group Suncycle With Local Artist Such As Cash Money, Lady Chann & Naff Skrilla.

The Group Lead By Recording Artist Dolomite Found Much Help From Community Radio Stations Such As Beat Fm & Unique Radio & They Released Their 1st Album Titled Suncyle Which Gappy Ranks Recorded His Anthem Harlesden Which Proclaimed His Love For His Community.

They Released Their 2nd Album I Am Somebody On The Uk Label Jamdown Records & Found Hits Such As Album Title Track I Am Somebody On The Smash Hit Riddim Coolie Dance Produced By Jamaican Producer Scatta Burrell.

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  1. Thanks & Praise 2011

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    A high-quality second platter from the London-based reggae artist.
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    A meeting of eras that should please all the people, all the time.

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