Discovery is such a huge part of why I’ve always loved music, and back in 1991, my foundation was shaken by the discovery of dancehall. It was Supercat and Shabba Ranks that opened up that world to me. Back then, with no iTunes, I was left buying cassettes and CDs and believe me, I bought everything I could get my hands on in that category—singles, imports, etc… I became a true fan of Shabba Ranks’ delivery, prowess on the mic, basslines, and I was intrigued by the slang. Some lyrics took a minute for me to decipher, but once I caught hold, it was on. I felt like I had cracked the code.
As far as we’re concerned, everyone should remember Shabba Ranks. At least once a week.
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