This Day in Jamaican Music

January 17

On January 17 in Jamaican music: a birthday for Shabba Ranks (1966) and 4 releases dated to this day, including Ariwa Riddim Dub Series 2015 by Mad Professor (2024).

Birthdays

Born on this day

1

Artists whose profiles carry this date of birth.

  1. 1966 Shabba Ranks

    Born in Saint Ann Parish · 60 years ago

Releases

Released on this day

4

Albums and singles in the Listen library dated to this day — press play from any title.

  1. 2024 Ariwa Riddim Dub Series 2015Album

    Mad Professor

  2. 2011 After I'm Gone ft. Jah9Single

    Protoje

  3. 2011 Growing Up ft. GentlemanSingle

    Protoje

  4. 2011 No LipstickSingle

    Protoje

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