Delly Ranx | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Delroy Isaac Foster |
| Born | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Deejay, record producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Pure Music Productions |
Delroy Isaac Foster, better known as Delly Ranx (also spelled Delly Ranks[1]), is a Jamaican dancehall deejay and record producer.
Biography
[edit]Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Foster was raised as a Christian, but adopted the Rastafarian faith as a teenager.[2] Ranx first had success in the 1990s with singles such as "No Gal No More Than You",[3] and has released more than 80 singles since 1993.
He released the album Good Profile in 2009.[4] In 2010 he had success with the "Saudi Arabia" rhythm which he produced, on which he had a hit himself with "Toppa Toppa", and also provided the basis for hits by Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder, Gramps Morgan and Sizzla.[5] Other rhythm produced by Ranx have been voiced by Sean Paul and Mavado.[3] In 2011 he released a combination album, Fi Di Dancehall, with American singer Sadiki.[5]
Ranx released his third solo album, The Next Chapter, in July 2012, featuring guest appearances from Bunny Rugs and Buju Banton.[6][7]
His fourth solo album, Sweet Reggae, was released in 2014.[8]
His fifth solo album, Weed Market, was released in February 2018.[9]
He releases his own productions on his Pure Music Promotions label.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Break Free (2006)
- Good Profile (2009), Itation Records
- Fi Di Dancehall (2011), Skinny Bwoy – Delly Ranx and Sadiki
- The Next Chapter (2012), Pure Music Productions
- Sweet Reggae (2014)
- Weed Market (2018), Pure Music Productions
EPs
[edit]- Chapter 3 Epic Dancehall (2014)
References
[edit]- ^ Watkis, Donovan (17 December 2023). "How Virgin Islands' DJ Many Sold Gold With The Minecraft Song "I Can Swing My Sword."". World Music Views®. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Jebbinson, André (2007) "Artists 'lock' into music", Jamaica Gleaner, 3 June 2007, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ a b "Delly is ready: Deejay, producer set to return to the music business", Jamaica Observer, 19 March 2011, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ "Album review: 'Good Profile,' by Delly Ranx Archived 5 February 2013 at archive.today", Utica Observer-Dispatch, 14 September 2009, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ a b "Delly Ranx Continues To Climb The Musical Ranks", Jamaica Gleaner, 23 May 2011, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ Henry, Davina (2012) "Delly Ranx gearing up to release fourth album", Jamaica Star, 28 June 2012, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ "New album from Delly Ranx", Jamaica Observer, 12 July 2012, retrieved 2012-07-12
- ^ "Sweet Reggae from Delly Ranx", Jamaica Observer, 2 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014
- ^ "Delly does ode to Weed", Jamaica Observer, 17 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018
External links
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