Da'Gullah Rootz's is a roots reggae band that brings Gullah and Geechee Style lyrics over classic Reggae rhythms. Our influences and melodies are as ecletic and diverse as the culture we represent. Da'Gullah Rootz seemlessly intermingles Ska, Rub-a-Dub, Rockers, Dancehall, Toastin; and Roots flavors into the most original "riddems' in music today.

General Top Rank'n Geecheeman

Lead Vocals/Percussions/Song Writer/Producer

Rank'n was born J.L. Jenkins I in the port city of Charleston, South Carolina. Rank'n has over twenty years experience in the performing arts of Reggae music. He is an original artist in the lyrical field of music. Rank'n has organized Gullah Family Productions, Red Eye Records and original Geecheewear Apparel.

Growing up in the low country of South Carolina on the coast of the Gullah Tribe, Rank'n has strived for original lyric remixed with classical reggae riddems.

Rank'n has performed with some of the best Reggae groups on the East Coast, including: AAE, Equal Right, Drummie Zeb & Razor Posse, Moja Nya, First Light, I-Tal, Black Sheep, One Tribe, Sol Army, Stable Roots, Reggae Infinity, Dub Crucial and Jah Creations. Rank'n has also opened for international Reggae Artists: Shabba Ranks, Steel Pulse, King Yellow Man, Burning Spear, Lucky Dube and Eek-A-Mouse.

In 2001, Rank'n return home to Charleston, South Carolina to for his own band dubbing them Da'Gullah Rootz.

"Giving thanks to The Most High, my parents, Osei Chandler and all the people who believed and pushed me to the light ahead in the tunnel!"

Jerome "Gits" Graham

Lead & Rhythm Guitar/Vocals

Jerome has been playing guitar for over ten years. "Gits", as his many fans and fellow musicians have dubbed him, spent six years jamming in the Charleston, SC hard rock band Shaman Mary and for sixteen months, he was also laying down heave licks with the band Tung Fu.

A student of the music, Jerome's guitar influences encompass a list of the absolute best in the business, with the likes of Jimi Hendriz, Eddie Hazel, Vernen Reid, Steve Vai and Zach Wylde. Gits says he s also greatly inspired by Bob Marley and the P-Funk All Stars.

"I came to the Reggae scene to play Da'Gullah Rootz and I'm here to stay."

Rahn "Bam Bam" Grimball aka "Maven Clarke"

Drums

Rahn is a native Charlestonian, with family roots in the South Carolina low country going back as far as the Charleston Slave Trade. At the age of 14, he was given the gift of a drum set from his Mother. He soon started on his musical path by playing those drums in church, which led to his playing for his high schoolo stage band. He would continue to play at Benedict College, perfecting his skills as an accomplished musician.

In the early eighties, Rahn was introduced to Reggae music by his brother Antonio, who was engulfed in the reggae genre. Bam Bam, as he was affectionately called, soon got his first opportunity to play reggae professionally with an impromptu session with reggae artist Lance Starr. From that point on, he knew this was his life's work.

Rahn would start in on a promotional trek that led to his promoting reggae shows to the Charleston area. International acts like Jah Works, Midnight Reggae Band and Mystic Reggae Band, of whom Bam Bam would dhare the stage with, on occassions. He would also start his own group called the Inner City Band, which, to the delight of their fans, would play throughout the Tri-City area, enabling him to meet numerous musicians about town.

Rahn would see Da'Gullah Rootz playing in many places to excited fans, fueling his desire to perform reggae music. Only then did The Most High know what would be in store. In February 2005, Bam Bam would receive a phone call from percussionist ChazAkeem of Da'Gullah Rootz, inviting him to join forces with the dynamic group. Rahn eagerly accepted the chance to play along side a band of musicians with such raw talent. "I called Rahn simply because he is one of the best drummers I have heard in many years, possessing a pure talent within the many contexts of rhythms", says ChazAkeem. Also, to his credit, Rahn has played with Selah, Mul-Tye, Sixxx, platinum R&B artist Jon B. and platinum rap artist Juvenile as well as a host of others.

"'Whatsoever thou hands findest to do, do it with all thy might, for there is no work in the grave' --- Proverbs-KJV"

Jah Boo

Bass Guitar

Mr. FixIt

Bass Guitar

Darrell "Jah D" Green

Bass Guitar

Like us on Facebook! Our latest news....

Can you guess who is each picture?

Red Eye

1. Sol-Jah
2. Carolina (Rumours)
3. Follow We
4. Rasta-Riddems
5. Forward
6. Hit List
7. Crown
8. Weep and Mourn
9. Babylon
10. Red Eye

Living Roots Vol. 1

1. Operation Radication
2. The Answer
3. Guess Who
4. Legalize It
5. Iron Sharpens Iron
6. Sol-Jah
7. Love Letters
8. 54-46
9. War
10. Exodus
11. Charleston Nice
12. World of Music
13. Hey Joe

Right 'Cha

1.Rude Bwoyz
2. Stand Firm
3. Right Cha
4.Commando
5.Rootz Mon
6. Fire Dem
7. Clash

Pray

1. Geechee Kool
2. Movement Operations
3. Me Ready
4. Love Letters
5. Pray
6. Palmetto Hr.
7. Ancestors
8. Dub Tracks
9. El' General
10. Pass Da' Spliff
11. Rock and Come In
12. Geechee Style
13. Periless Times
14. Ancestor (Dub)
15. Pray Hard (Dub)

Jah Creation LIVE featuring Da'Gullah Rootz

1. Babylon Fall
2. Israel
3. Medley
4. Rootsman
5. JAH Be My Guide
6. No Good
7. Simple Days
8. Stand Firm
9. Leave The Trees
10. Unite
11. Rasta Riddim/This Girl
12. Togetherness
13. Don't Wanna Work For The Man