Shabba Ranks

Shabba Ranks
Born: Jan 17, 1966 in St. Ann's Parish, Jamaica
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Genre: Reggae, Rap
Styles: Dancehall, Ragga, Club/Dance
Biography: During his heyday, Shabba Ranks was arguably the most popular dancehall toaster in the world. He was a massive crossover success in the U.S., thanks to an openly commercial hybrid of reggae and hip-hop, and also to prominent duet partners like Maxi Priest, Johnny Gill, and KRS-One. All of this brought ...Read full biography
AS RAW AS EVER
Released: 1991
Label: EPIC
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When dubwise (often described as reggae's equivalent of rap) evolved into dancehall in the 1980s, Shabba Ranks became one of the style's leaders. Most dancehall has come out on small independent labels, ...Read full review
X-Tra Naked
Released: 1992
Label: EPIC
Critics' Rating:
Shabba Ranks landed another pop hit on his third album to hit the charts over a two-year span. "Slow and Sexy" peaked at number 33, providing ample momentum for another collection of sex cuts and come-ons. ...Read full review
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