UK-based reggae artiste Meddy Ranks is pushing his latest single, Take It Cool . "The video for the song was released in early August and the response has been great. The fans like the message, 'take it cool', because as with any relationship, personal and otherwise, things can get very heated.
Even in the society, a lot of frustrations have been building up, economic, social and environmental, and sometimes, yu just have to take it cool and go through," Meddy Ranks said. He said that he plans to release a number of singles over the busy summer period. Meddy Ranks is not only a reggae artiste but a very active social worker, reaching out to young people in tough communities in the UK.
His work was featured on BBC TV a few years ago when he played an instrumental role in creating an awareness campaign and event to aid the Birmingham Citizen Advice Bureau, which was on the verge of closing down. Born Allan Jackson, he grew up in Jamaica and got involved in music at a young age through Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion. In 2003, he migrated to Birmingham but still kept close to his roots.
"Music is like opium to the people; it can calm their nerves and give them inspiration. That's why I keep pushing the positive messages they need to hear," he said..