Shabba Ranks
1984–present
Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon (born 17 January 1966) — known as **Shabba Ranks** — was the force that carried Jamaican dancehall to mainstream international audiences in the early 1990s.
His raw, aggressive deejay style and unforgettable catchphrases made him a unique figure straddling the worlds of reggae, hip-hop, and R&B. He became the first dancehall artist to win consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album — *As Raw as Ever* (1991) and *X-tra Naked* (1992).
Collaborations with **Queen Latifah**, **Johnny Gill**, and **KRS-One** demonstrated his extraordinary crossover appeal, cementing his position as a pioneer of dancehall's global expansion.
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New tracks from recent catalogue imports.
- 1 Slow & Sexy
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
- 2 Don't test me
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
- 3 Love me
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
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4 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Love Punanny Bad
Shabba Ranks · Sound Systems
- 2 Love me
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
- 3 Don't test me
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
- 4 Slow & Sexy
Shabba Ranks · Reggae
Articles about Shabba Ranks
Shabba Ranks, Lady Saw, Tarrus Riley, Konshens and Assassin team up for the 'Greatest Creation' Riddim
"I haven't done any dancehall rhythms since [2009] because I was turned off by the vibes that came about from the [Silent River] rhythm. Since then, I have been focusing more on artiste management and the Reggae side of production," Greatest Creation producer, Shane Brown, explains.
Shabba Ranks adds verse to A$AP Ferg's 'Shabba' Remix
A$AP Ferg's "Shabba" single spun as one of 2013 biggest bangers with the official video sporting a very rare cameo from The Dancehall Emperor himself. Now near 5 months after the single's release Shabba jumps onto the official remix.
Shabba Ranks waves his 'Emperor' flag, demands the best for Dancehall
"Don't let no one sleep on your dreams…don't let someone who is dreaming nightmares let you wake up in disaster…go for yours, do it to the best of your ability and you will obtain nothing more than solid life," passionately spoke an animated Shabba Ranks in hopes of inspiring a curious listening ear.
Shabba Ranks readies album after 15 years
Known for his high-energy performances mixed with pelvic gyrations similar to that of Elvis in his prime, Shabba's authentic Dancehall flavour - which had earn him two Grammy Awards and numerous accolades – is set to hit shelves sometime in the near future.
Shabba Ranks…The Emperor of Dancehall
With tracks like Ting-A-Ling and Mr. Loverman coursing through his veins and Trailor Load a Girls and Wicked In Bed oozing through his pores, Shabba Ranks arguably stands as the soundtrack of Dancehall.
The Difference between Reggae and Dancehall
A surge of Jamaican talent in the likes of the legendary Bob Marley, Toots, Dennis Brown, Garnett Silk and Gregory Issacs infiltrated international borders and introduced the world to a new genre, Reggae. Shortly after the world got a taste of a different spice from the island when, King Yellow Man, Shabba Ranks, and later BeenieMan, Bounty Killer, SeanPaul and Elephant Man began to make waves overseas with Dancehall.
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