Shabba Ranks: Biography, Facts and Career
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Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon (born 17 January 1966), better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was one of the most popular Jamaican musicians in the world. Although his early success ensured he was prominent in his home country as a dancehall artist, he gained popularity in North America with his album Just Reality in 1990. He released other albums, including As Raw as Ever and X-tra Naked, which both won a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album in 1992 and 1993, respectively. He is notoriously popular for "Mr. Loverman" and "Ting-A-Ling", which were globally acclaimed and deemed his signature songs.
Quick facts about Shabba Ranks
- Full name: Shabba Ranks
- Born: 1966-01-17
- Nationality: Jamaica
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q711260
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Who is Shabba Ranks?
Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon (born 17 January 1966), better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician.
What nationality is Shabba Ranks?
Shabba Ranks is Jamaica.
When was Shabba Ranks born?
Shabba Ranks was born on 1966-01-17.
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