Gappy Ranks
Jacob Lee Williams (born c.1983), better known as Gappy Ranks, is an English dancehall musician of Jamaican and Dominican origin, from Harlesden, London.
Career
Born in Harlesden to a Jamaican father and Dominican mother, he dealt with numerous obstacles including homelessness after leaving school. Once he overcame these issues he joined up with childhood friend and fellow artist Redmann (UK), and was enlisted into the UK dancehall collective Suncycle, along with local artists such as Cash Money, Lady Chann and Naff Skrilla. Their first album titled Suncyle included Ranks' homage to his home town, "Harlesden". Their second album I Am Somebody was released on the UK label Jamdown Records. Ranks left the group in 2004 and began his solo career.
Nicknamed 'Gappy' due to the gap between his front teeth, he initially worked under the name 'Daddy Gappy', before opting for the Cutty Ranks-influenced 'Gappy Ranks'. In 2005 Gappy Ranks was featured on the Vice law entertainment mix tapes. That same year, he won the 'Best Song' award at London's Silk Awards for "Little Understanding", released by UK reggae record label Stingray Records. Also in 2005, Ranks contributed to the single "What We Do" by Kray Twinz featuring Twista and Lethal B, which charted nationally in the UK at number 23. Ranks performed live at Earl's Court in front of a crowd of 17,000 for the first Kiss 100 awards. He also played a full UK tour which brought him to cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, and Newcastle. He recorded for former UK reggae giants Jet Star Records in north west London where he became assistant engineer, giving him time to grow and develop his love for music and network which led him to work with record label Peckings.
I Remember You (Brian McKnight album)
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Singles
Still in Love (album)
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Track listing
Album
Singles
References
Kissing You (Des'ree song)
"Kissing You" (or "I'm Kissing You") is a song by British singer Des'ree. It was written by the singer with Timothy Atack for Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. The song was included on the film's soundtrack album and Des'ree's third studio album, Supernatural (1998). A pop ballad set in the key of A minor, the record uses a simple instrumentation consisting only of piano and string instruments. "Kissing You" featured in Romeo + Juliet when the title characters meet at a ball. The song was well received by critics for its emotional melody and toned-down production. Released as a single on 18 June 1997, it appeared on the ARIA Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. A music video accompanied the single, which included scenes from Romeo + Juliet.
"Kissing You" has been covered by Beyoncé (2007), Taylor Dayne (2008) and Stan Walker (2010). Beyoncé filmed a music video for her rendition, which she retitled "Still in Love (Kissing You)". The change of title and music video went against copyright terms, and thus Des'ree's publishers filed a lawsuit against Beyoncé and her representatives. Infringing albums were recalled, and both sides agreed that the case be dismissed with prejudice.
Podcasts:
Gappy Ranks
ALBUMS
- Shining Hope released: 2013
- Thanks & Praise released: 2011
- Put the Stereo On released: 2010
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by Lionel Richie
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by Jason Chen
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by Fear Of Pop
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by Corey Hart
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by New Edition
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by Troop
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by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
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by C.n. Blue
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by Jyj
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by Sheena Easton
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by 112
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by Angela Bofill
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by Dawn Angelique Richard
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by Sean Kingston
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by Supertramp
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by Dalbello
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by Warren G
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by Linear
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by Boston
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by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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by Brian McKnight
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by Namie Amuro
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by Debelah Morgan
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by Cat Power
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by Izak Hannard
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by Natalie Cole
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by Nivea
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by Vanessa Williams
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by Tyra
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by Dawn Richard
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by Brooke Fraser
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by Venke Knutson
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by Dolls Stage
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by Diana Ross
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by Bad Boys Blue
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by Lobo
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by Kirk Franklin
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by Rakim
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by Go West
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by Larry Stewart
Still In Love
by: Lionel RichieGonna tell you a story
Bout a love and all its glory
Every word I say is true
Every word is meant for you
As I look across the table
In your eyes I see forever
Girl theres no one else but you
No one else will ever do
I'm... I'm... I'm still in love with you
Got my heart so full of laughter
I finally found what i was after
Caught an angel flying low
Now there's one thing you should know
I've been lost and I've been lonely
Till I found you, one and only
You're every song I wanna sing
My joy, my everything
I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm still in love with you
I want you to know just how I feel
Now that my search for love is over
Would be alone in life without you
As the years keep getting longer
It only makes my love grow stronger
Just can't go another day
Until I can hear you say