This was released in 1988. And if you listen, Admiral Bailey lays out the state of the world at the time. President Botha in South…
Tag: Ragga
28/04/2021: “Live Up” by Cutty Ranks
Cutty Ranks, to this day, remains one of the best Dancehall artists to grace the mic. His output in the late 80s and early 90s…
04/08/2019: “Pirates Anthem” by Shabba Ranks & Cocoa Tea & Home T
The late 80s and early 90s was a golden time for the ragga style of dancehall, in my humble opinion. Not only were some of…
13/06/2019: “Heights Of Great Men” by Beenie Man
Beenie Man is one of dancehall’s biggest stars, having attained and kept popularity for about 20 years, even outside Jamaica. Having risen to these heights,…
16/05/2019: “Stress” by Ini Kamoze
Ini Kamoze is a real fixture in the Jamaican dancehall scene, and was one of the most capable practitioners of the singjay style, with hits…
26/12/2018: “Murderer” by Buju Banton
Ragga Dancehall is a genre that requires a distinctive voice and flow to make a name for yourself. Buju Banton has that. His crusty shouting…
08/10/2018: “The Slaughter” by Cutty Ranks
Cutty Ranks is a hugely prolific Dancehall deejay, who was especially massive from the late 80s to the late 90s. His badboy style, with a…