Shabba Ranks - As Raw as Ever(1991)

When dubwise (often described as reggae's equivalent of rap) evolved into dancehall in the 1980s, Shabba Ranks became one of the style's leaders. Most dancehall has come out on small independent labels, but in the early '90s, Epic saw how popular it had become and signed Ranks. Hard-edged, abrasive and tough, As Raw as Ever thrives on rhythm. Listening to cuts like "Gun Pon Me" and "Fist-A-Ris," one can hear the impact that classic dubwise artists like I-Roy, U-Roy, King Tubby and Big Youth had on dancehall. But while those greats could be very melodic, Ranks usually has little or no use for melody or harmony. Ranks is joined by artists ranging from KRS-1 to Maxi Priest on this dancehall gem.

Shabba Ranks - As Raw as Ever(1991) [Download]



1. Trailor Load A Girls
2. Where Does Slackness Come From
3. Woman Tangle
4. Gun Pon Me
5. Gone Up
6. Housecall
7. Flesh Axe
8. A Mi Di Girls Dem Love
9. Fist-A-Ris
10. The Jam
11. Ambi Get Scarce
12. Park Yu Benz


**CROOKLYNS REQUEST LIST**

*Mad Lion - Real Ting (1993) Props to Chris & Eric
*Quo - Quo (1994)
* Diamond D - Grown man TalkProps to "big t in the 313"
*Doowop Mixtapes from 92-97
*Any Bounce Squad/Snaggapuss freestyles from early - mid 90's
*Any NY Radio or Mixtape rips from 1992-1997