Born and raised in Hackney, singer/songwriter J.

Appiah, real name Jesse Appiah, is fast becoming one of the most talked about talents of 2014. Fresh off the release of his latest EP, Travel Light, the 26 year old rising star, who was a band leader in his school days, gained a strong following as his songs became a regular fixture on BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra and MTV's playlists. With a fan base made up of the likes of Trevor Nelson, Chasing Grace, Jeanette Kwakye, Nick Brewer and chart-topping singer Fleur, Appiah's smooth vocal range and striking lyricism set him apart from his peers and are sure to propel him to new heights on his journey to stardom.