Album: Caan Dun: The Best of Shabba by Shabba Ranks (1995)
Genre: dancehall
Record Label: VP Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: Artist from JM, known for dancehall, drum and bass, jungle, pop

Music Scene: Part of the Sturgetown, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: dancehall, 1990s, CD, VP Records


Album: Greatest Hits by Shabba Ranks (2001)
Genre: dancehall
Record Label: Epic
Format: CD

Artist Background: Shabba Ranks (born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon; January 17, 1966, Sturgetown, St. Ann, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He was one of the most popular dancehall artists of his generation. He was also one of the first Jamaican deejays to gain worldwide acceptance, and recognition for his 'slack' lyrical expressions and content, when "ridin' di riddim". His gravel toned, rough-sounding voice made him instantly recognized worldwide. Ranks gained his fame mainly by toasting (or rapp... Part of the Sturgetown, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Sturgetown, Jamaica music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: dancehall, 2000s, CD, Epic


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