Legacy of Shabba Ranks
Artists and genres Shabba Ranks directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
House of PainartistHouse of Pain was an American hardcore hip-hop trio. They are also regarded as pioneers of Irish rap due to their Celtic aesthetics. Consisting of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy and Everlast, they released three albums: House of Pain (1992), Same as It Ever Was (1994) and Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (1996). They are best known for their 1992 hit single "Jump Around", which reached number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Ireland, and number 8 in the United Kingdom.
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Jesse James Enoch, known by his stage name Lyrikal, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer, and songwriter. He emerged onto the music scene in 2003 as part of the Port Harcourt-based record label Tuck Tyght. Throughout his career, Lyrikal has engaged with socio-political issues in Nigeria, contributing his voice to the matters concerning the gifted and oppressed.
SpiceartistGrace Latoya Hamilton, known professionally as Spice, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Known as the "Queen of Dancehall" and credited as one of the most influential female Jamaican artists of all time, she is recognised globally as one of the most prominent dancehall artists in the world. Known for her aggressive flow, musical versatility and outspoken lyrics, Spice first gained recognition after performing at the annual Sting festival in 2000. She released her first single "Complain" for record producer Dave Kelly's Madhouse Records in 2003. She continued to release singles through the 2000s and was even featured on songs with Jimmy Cliff and Beenie Man.
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Tech N9neartistAaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and his music has been featured in film, television, and interactive media. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie Award broadcast on mtvU.
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Dutty RockartistDutty Rock is the second studio album by the Jamaican rapper and singer Sean Paul. Released on 12 November 2002 through VP Records and Atlantic Records, it was largely inspired by the social environment and music culture of his youth in Jamaica. Paul worked with longtime collaborators like Jeremy Harding, Tony "CD" Kelly, Delroy Foster, and Steely & Clevie, while also teaming up with new producers including Mark Ronson, The Neptunes, King Jammy, and Ward 21.
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