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Shabba Ranks' career has focused on singles, including several on which he collaborated with other male DJs. Rappin' With the Ladies, in contrast, is a full album of songs by J.C. Lodge, Deborah Glasgow, and others reconceived as showcases for Shabba. The first track is "Telephone Love Deh Pon Mi Mind," a sequel to Lodge's "Telephone Love" constructed from the original. While this new version features studio remixing, the other new tracks rely on Shabba's presence alone to create a fresh sound. He comes through on "Mr. Loverman," a version of Glasgow's "Champion Lover." When Glasgow implores her lover "don't ease up tonight," Shabba answers her in a pulsating vocal delivery that heightens the power of the rhythm track. "Hardcore Loving" also makes good use of his presence to fill out the sound of Lodge's "Selfish Lover," and the remaining tracks follow this pattern. Shabba's sexual ability is the usual theme, of course, but the duet format forces a lyrical emphasis on intimacy and collaboration that is not typical in his solo work. That makes for a winning display of Shabba's talent, and with full-sounding production courtesy of Music Works, this disc offers consistent pleasures for dancehall fans throughout its generous length.
© John Gonsalves /TiVo
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Michael Bennett, Writer - Rexton Gordon, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - J.C. Lodge, FeaturedArtist - Hopeton Lindo, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer - Carlton HINES, Writer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Terry Steven Lewis, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - Cocoa Tea, FeaturedArtist - Rebel Princess, FeaturedArtist - Samuel James Harris Iii, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer, FeaturedArtist
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 1990 Greensleeves Records
Rexton Gordon, Writer - Shabba Ranks, Writer, MainArtist - Krystal, FeaturedArtist - DENNIS CREARY, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Michael Bennett, Writer - Rexton Gordon, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - Deborahe Glasgow, FeaturedArtist - Hopeton Lindo, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 1990 Greensleeves Records
Michael Bennett, Writer - Rexton Gordon, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - J.C. Lodge, FeaturedArtist - Augustus Clarke, Producer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 1990 Greensleeves Records
Michael Bennett, Writer - Rexton Gordon, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - Rebel Princess, FeaturedArtist - Augustus Clarke, Producer - Deborah Morton, Writer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Rexton Gordon, Writer - Rod McKuen, Writer - Jacques Brel, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - Krystal, FeaturedArtist - J. Brel, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer - Cheryl Ramdeen, Writer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 1990 Greensleeves Records
Deborahe Glasgow, MainArtist
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 1989 Greensleeves Records
Terry Steven Lewis, Writer - Shabba Ranks, MainArtist - Rebel Princess, FeaturedArtist - Samuel James Harris Iii, Writer - Augustus Clarke, Producer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Shabba Ranks, Composer, MainArtist - Augustus Clarke, Producer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Michael Bennett, Writer - Rebel Princess, MainArtist - Augustus Clarke, Producer - Deborah Morton, Writer
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2010 Greensleeves Records Ltd
Album review
Shabba Ranks' career has focused on singles, including several on which he collaborated with other male DJs. Rappin' With the Ladies, in contrast, is a full album of songs by J.C. Lodge, Deborah Glasgow, and others reconceived as showcases for Shabba. The first track is "Telephone Love Deh Pon Mi Mind," a sequel to Lodge's "Telephone Love" constructed from the original. While this new version features studio remixing, the other new tracks rely on Shabba's presence alone to create a fresh sound. He comes through on "Mr. Loverman," a version of Glasgow's "Champion Lover." When Glasgow implores her lover "don't ease up tonight," Shabba answers her in a pulsating vocal delivery that heightens the power of the rhythm track. "Hardcore Loving" also makes good use of his presence to fill out the sound of Lodge's "Selfish Lover," and the remaining tracks follow this pattern. Shabba's sexual ability is the usual theme, of course, but the duet format forces a lyrical emphasis on intimacy and collaboration that is not typical in his solo work. That makes for a winning display of Shabba's talent, and with full-sounding production courtesy of Music Works, this disc offers consistent pleasures for dancehall fans throughout its generous length.
© John Gonsalves /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:52
- Main artists: Shabba Ranks
- Composer: Shabba Ranks
- Label: Greensleeves Records
- Genre: World Brazil
© 2001 Greensleeves Records ℗ 2001 Greensleeves Records
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