Directory of Shabba Ranks Resources

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Reggae-rap and dancehall star from Jamaica. Born Rexton Rawlston Gordon, he was influenced by Yellowman and DJ Josey Wales, and ultimately crossed over into the international R&B market.

Resources in This Category

• All Music Guide: Shabba Ranks

  http://www.allmusic.com/artist/shabba-ranks-p2930
  Introduction to the pioneer of "reggae-rap," a combination of dancehall and hip-hop. Includes discography, biography, and links to collaborations.

• The Fader: Jonathan Mannion Remembers Shabba Ranks

  http://www.thefader.com/2010/05/21/jonathan-mannion-remembers-shabba-ranks/
  Article by the photographer and fan of Ranks, with photos of Ranks' performance at Madison Square Garden.

• Wikipedia: Shabba Ranks

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shabba_Ranks
  Biography, discography, and controversy.

 

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