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Dugsy Ranks, born Michael Douglas, is a Jamaican dancehall artist who gained popularity in the 1990s. He was born on May 29, 1968, in Spanish Town, Jamaica and grew up in a musical family.
Dugsy Ranks began his music career in the 1980s as a member of the Blackstone crew, a sound system based in Kingston, Jamaica. He released his first single, “Wifee,” in 1989, and quickly gained attention for his smooth voice and witty lyrics.
Dugsy Ranks’ breakthrough came with his 1991 hit song “Nah Fight Over Man,” which became a popular anthem for women in dancehall. He continued to release successful singles throughout the 1990s, including “Wifey,” “A Di Real Thing,” and “Gwaney Gwaney.”
Dugsy Ranks is known for his ability to blend elements of reggae and hip-hop into his music, creating a unique sound that set him apart from other dancehall artists of his time. He is also recognized for his clever wordplay and playful lyrics, which often explored themes of love, relationships, and social commentary.
In recent years, Dugsy Ranks has continued to perform and record music, and has collaborated with many other notable dancehall and reggae artists. He remains a respected figure in the Jamaican music scene, and his legacy as a pioneering dancehall artist and trailblazer for women in the genre continues to inspire generations of fans and fellow musicians.
PEPPERSEED RIDDIM produced by 1994 – MADHOUSE RECORDS Tracklist: Buju Banton – Man A Look You Chippy Ranks – Tan So Good Daddy Screw Ft Donovan…
May Day Riddim produced by RC-One 2000 Tracklist: Bling Dawg – Bling Puppy Cecile – Congo Line Delly Ranks – Girls Anthem Dugsy Ranks – Gangster…
Pleasure Pain Riddim (also known as Crib Riddim) produced and arranged by Reuben ‘Bingie General’ Dixon for Bashment Records 1994 Tracklist: Bingie General – Good Hygine…
REGGAE LAND RIDDIM REMIX – STREET DIGITAL 2017 Tracklist: Jah Fenixx – I Can See Keron Williams – Lovin That You Bring Fantan Mojah – Rastafari…
Virgin Riddim – ArtisticTracklist: Dugsy Ranks – If Yuh Sure Johnny P – Hits After Hits Ricky General – Dub War Virgin Riddim – Version
URKLE RIDDIM produced by VIBESHOUSE / SHOCKING VIBES 1995 Tracklist: Alley Cat – Girls Tour Beenie Man – Big Up And Trust Beenie Man – Tear…
BUS OUT RIDDIM produced by FORTIS 1998 Tracklist: Dugsy Ranks – Bus Out Gal Super Dave – Glad Di War Dun
FUTURE LIFE RIDDIM produced by RALLYBENZ PRODUCTIONS 2021Tracklist: Bad Gyal Jade – Big Dreams Dalla Coin – Private Jet Dugsy Ranks – Bullet Excel Black -…
SCARFACE RIDDIM produced by PORTMORE N SHURE 2016 Tracklist: Jahmiel – That Nuh Frighten I Dugsy Ranks – Baddest In The Place Nuklear – Fake Friend…
OUT OF SERVICE RIDDIM – FIRE HOUSE CREW 1995 Tracklist: Dugsy Ranks – Mad Yuh Mate Culture and Ghost – Matey Run Last Daddy Vic -…
TEN FEET TALL RIDDIM? – KATSJAM RECORDS 2003 Tracklist: I-Mara – Ten Feet Tall Luciano – World Affairs Mikey General And Radic – Fast And Furious…
ENTRY RIDDIM produced by RC-ONE 1997 Tracklist: Dugsy Rank – Government Workers0 Frisco Kid – Froggy Bulls Merciless – Gal Thief Pinchers – God Plan Ricky…
DANCEHALL EVOLUTION THE 1990’S (VOLUME ONE) – KROSSFAYAH SOUND 2020Tracklist: Anything for you Remix – Snow Serious Allegation – Lady Saw Loving Excess – Wayne Wonder…
VIRGIN RIDDIM produced by BLACK SCORPIO 1996 Tracklist: Buccaneer – Medley Dugsy Ranks – If Yuh Sure Jigsy King – Girls Dem Medley Johnny P -…
BIG DOOR SLAM RIDDIM produced by SHANG MUZIK 1995 Tracklist: Galaxy P – Big Door Slam Johnny P – One Man A Slap You Honorable Apache…
BELLY RAT RIDDIM produced by DA SPOOKY 1996 Tracklist: Alley Cat – They Don’t Know Beeks – Back And Belly Rat Devonte – Web Of Deception…
TEMPTATION RIDDIM produced by SLICK RECORDS 876 2016 Tracklist: Maestro Don – Bad From Birth Burning Kry – Father God Alone John D – Sky Is…