His strong cultural roots from the Caribbean are evident in his music and many of his musical inspirations can be predicted such as Bob Marley, Alton Ellis and Gregory Isaacs. Yet his love for music is not limited to the dancehall genre, he considers himself to be inspired by artists of various music genres such as Ottis Reading, Micheal Jackson, and Celine Dion.
After leaving school Jacob's life took a detour, as a result of issues such as homelessness and general life problems, his music was no longer a primary concern. After tackling these issues Jacob started back in the heart of Harlesden to promote himself and his music. Throughout the years with the help of local sound selectors like Movie Star Jonny and Radio Stations such as Unique FM he decided to collaborate with uprising dancehall music group, Suncycle. This meant that his time was being spent in the studio, through which he began the learning process of studio engineering but later decided to expand his musical talent as a solo artist.
Being so diverse Gappy was able to collaborate with producers Kray Twinz, rapper Twista and MC Lethal B with the help of UK Producer Sticky. The new single What We Do Is out in all major record stores around the country and is receiving mass airplay on many mainstream radio stations. Some of his greatest musical achievements have been performing at Earl's Court for a crowd of 17,000 people and also performing live at the Kiss Awards, which was also televised worldwide. However, Gappy still feels strong about his community and regularly commits himself in to Live performances around the area and surrounding areas.
His current agenda is never ending with new projects on a regular basis with people such as Jazzwad, Jet Star Records, Sticky, Cory Johnson (LOS Defenders) Major, Sting Ray and has also been flying over to Jamaica for self promotion with the help of Jagwa, who is one of many artists collaborating with the likes of Bounty Killer. Gappy's forthcoming projects include his highly anticipated album that he is currently working on. Whether it is his love for his family or current events he uses music as a device to convey his message and personal beliefs.
Gappy's message to the public is more than what's currently happening on the streets, it's of the future. "Carry on reading, education is a good thing and will guide you through life... It's never too late to learn"
Heaven In Her Eyes
Gappy Ranks Lyrics
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I seen heaven
Seriously
She is from 'round the way
I see her everyday
I love to see her smile
I love her sexy style
We were face to face
And to my surprise
She had heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
I was almost blind
When I looked into her face
She had heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
Now I've seen what there's to see
I know who I wanna be
Yes, I have a dream
She made it grand to me
Some people will go
Some people will stay
But it's clear to see
She was meant for me
We were face to face
And to my surprise
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
I was almost blind
When I saw her pretty face
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
Heaven in her eyes
In this song, Gappy Ranks talks about a woman he is infatuated with. He sees her every day and is captivated by her smile and style. When they finally come face to face, he is blown away by the depth and beauty he sees in her eyes - he sees heaven. He becomes enamored with her and knows that she is meant for him. She has given him a dream and made it grand for him. He is almost blinded by the beauty he sees in her face and is sure that she is the one he wants to be with.
The lyrics here are about falling in love, but what is really interesting is the use of heaven as a metaphor for the woman's eyes. Heaven is typically thought of as a place of eternal happiness and beauty, so it is a very fitting comparison. By describing her eyes as heaven-like, Gappy Ranks is emphasizing the magnitude of beauty he sees in the woman. It also adds a spiritual or divine quality to their connection, which is quite romantic.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the opera
This is an amazing experience
I seen heaven
I witnessed something incredibly beautiful
Seriously
This is not a joke, it's something profound
She is from 'round the way
She's a local girl
I see her everyday
I have the pleasure of seeing her often
I love to see her smile
Her smile brings me joy
I love her sexy style
I'm attracted to her unique sense of style
We were face to face
We were in close proximity to each other
And to my surprise
I was caught off guard
She had heaven in her eyes
Her eyes were incredibly beautiful
Now I've seen what there's to see
I know what true beauty is
I know who I wanna be
I know who I want to become
Yes, I have a dream
I have a dream of being with her
She made it grand to me
She's made my dream seem even more significant
Some people will go
Some people will leave
Some people will stay
Some people will remain
But it's clear to see
It's obvious
She was meant for me
We were destined to be together
When I looked into her face
When I gazed upon her visage
I was almost blind
I was blinded by her beauty
Heaven in her eyes
Her eyes were as beautiful as heaven itself
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julieglover6484
Beautiful song, listening in January 2024 ❤
@notJJx
still bumpin this on max now n forever‼️
@ZeonBarker-Herbert
Playing this tune out loud for my nana who passed away last week ❤😢❤😢
@crissyjulien9185
Still a banger in 2024❤️🔥
@-M0LE
how can anyone not 'FEEL' this tune through your body gives me goosebumps
@elainabrennan624
Hits hard after breakup
@sharongirlpower8104
This was played at my friends funeral recently she was only 33 but she always played this song she loved it,it’s a brilliant tune 🎶🎶
@hakeemsykes8755
Especially when High
@sabeinstein1
Boom Shanka 💥🍺🙏
@peterrichards1031
Me too brother ! Top tune !!