Jacob Lee Williams, known professionally as Gappy Ranks, was born around 1983 in
Harlesden, London, England. A prominent figure in the dancehall genre, his music
blends influences from his Jamaican and Dominican heritage. Gappy Ranks faced
numerous challenges early in life, including homelessness, but found solace and
expression in music. He initially gained recognition within the UK dancehall
collective Suncycle, contributing to their early albums. Gappy Ranks' solo
career took off with the release of his album Put the Stereo On in 2010. He
followed this success with several mor...