Shabba Ranks

Shabba Ranks Promises “Straight Shabbaology” On Jamrock Reggae Cruise

Dancehall icon Shabba Ranks says fans should prepare themselves for “straight Shabbaology” when he takes the stage at the seventh Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, for the first time ever…

Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’

After an unexpected two-year hiatus, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC) will return in 2022 for its 7th annual musical excursion across the Caribbean Sea. Founded by Damian Marley and his…

Historic ‘Best Reggae Album’ Moments At The Grammy Awards

At the 27th annual Grammy Awards held in 1985, Reggae music made its historic debut amongst the globally respected genres that have long since borrowed from its creative intrigue.  Since…

‘Despacito’ Lawyers Respond To Copyright Lawsuit Brought By Dancehall Producers Steely & Clevie

On Friday, March 18, the attorneys for Despacito singer Luis Fonsi responded to Dancehall label Steely & Clevie’s Fish Market/Dem Bow copyright infringement lawsuit, pleading that they “have not engaged…

Jahshii Hails Shabba Ranks, But Says He’s Not A Fan

Cream of the Crop artist Jahshii has confessed that he's not a fan of Shabba Ranks, who was the first-ever Dancehall artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae…

Tai’Aysha Samples Shabba Ranks In New Song With Saweetie ‘One Night Ting’: Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZemQXC5q5BI Atlantic recording artist Tai’Aysha recruited rapper Saweetie for her debut single, One Night Ting, which interpolates some lyrics and instrumentals from Shabba Ranks' Ting-A-ling (1992).  The song was released today.…

Zanadu Apologises To Shabba Ranks, Jahshii

Six hours after Bounty Killer ordered Charles ‘Zanadu’ Ennis to apologise for disparaging statements he made against Cream of the Crop deejay Jahshii, and the entire Jamaican nation, Ennis has…

Jahshii’s Not On Shabba Ranks’ Level, Says Zanadu

Update:  Zanadu has since issued an apology to both Shabba and Jahshii for his comments.  According to Shabba's company, Emperor Ranks Entertainment (ERE), Zanadu currently provides vocal support in the…