Growing up in a rural area, Jean-Paul’s connection with Bob Marley is probably more deeply emotionally connected than with the other genres.  Each song he sings from this selection, is because of a strong identification with the lyrics and sentiment of the song. Growing up in the UK countryside in the 70s and 80s had its challenges in terms of diversity, and quite often the words of these songs held a comfort as well as a vibration of reggae which allowed reflection of the situations Jean-Paul sometimes found himself in. 

It’s in these lyrics and vibes that Jean-Paul connects with the diverse audiences of the 21st century. His tribute to Bob Marley is a stark contrast to the other genre’s he covers, yet just as authentic.