Shabba Ranks is a Jamaican dancehall musician.
Birth name: | Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon |
Born: | January 17, 1966, St. Ann, Jamaica |
Origin: | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres: | Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, ragga |
Occupation(s): | Dancehall musician |
Years active: | 1985–present |
Labels: | Epic (1991–96) |
Associated acts: | KRS-One, Maxi Priest, ASAP Ferg, Johnny Gill |
IMDb: | Shabba Ranks's IMDb |
About Shabba Ranks
Jamaican dance hall artist who sang the chart-topping 1990s single "Mr. Loverman" and other hits like "None a Dem."
Before Fame
He released his first single, "Peanie Peanie," in 1989. He appeared on the Addams Family Values soundtrack with the song "Family Affair."
Achievement
He was one of the first Jamaican artist to gain international recognition.
Family Life
He married Michelle Gordon in 1992.
Associations
He was featured on Eddie Murphy's 1992 single "I Was A King."
Information related to Shabba Ranks
- Ragga musicians
- Jamaican expatriates in the United States
- Reggae fusion artists
- Jamaican reggae musicians
- Epic Records artists
Latest information about Shabba Ranks updated on February 23, 2021.