Gappy Ranks Soul Rebel Tickets

Recalling the '90s and the heyday of British artists like Maxi Priest and Bitty Mclean, singer Gappy Ranks brings UK reggae to the world.

Born Jacob Lee Williams, the London-based artist rose from a troubled past to become the beacon of  the British reggae industry. In 2009 he signed with Greensleeves, releasing his debut album for the label, Put The Stereo On, in 2010. The throwback effort was filled with nostalgia for the reggae of the '60s, but his 2011 release, Thanks & Praise, Thanks And Praise turned the vintage rhythms off for contemporary one-drop and dancehall with a sure R&B influence.

Fast forward to 2013, and his 2013 release, Shining Hope, continues to blend genres. It’s a modern one drop reggae set with a pop edge that takes a middle path between the two records that came before. In addition to this release, 2013 has seen Gappy Ranks play Raggamuffin 2013 Reggae Festival In New Zealand, as well as tour the East Coast of the USA and perform at California Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.