Name: Ghetto Man Skank by Ranking Toyan
Brand: Ranking Toyan
SKU: 5051083003056
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

By the time Ghetto Man Skank appeared on Jah Thomas’ Midnight Rock imprint in 1983, Ranking Toyan was already a seasoned veteran of Kingston’s soundclash scene, having apprenticed with a number of smaller outfits before becoming earning a slot with Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ Volcano Sound and winning widespread acclaim for his effortless, patois-laden delivery and his gruff putdowns of rival DJs. Though Toyan had already cut a number of outstanding sides for producer Don Mais, his collaborations with Lawes are undoubtedly his definitive recordings. Ghetto Man Skank stands as the very best of these. It boasts a set of simple, punishingly hard rhythms from the ace studio band The Roots Radics, which Toyan dominates with ease. His ability to spill forth unending streams of wordplay, streetcorner boasts, and infectious slogans is truly remarkable, enlivening every song on this set. Though Toyan didn't receive the same acclaim as fellow Volcano Sound DJs like Yellowman and Eek-A-Mouse, his outstanding performances on Ghetto Man Skank prove he was their equal in every respect.

5. Ghetto Man Skank

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

6. Back to Jamdown

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: Nkrumah Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Nkrumah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd; Other

7. Gwan A Dance

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

4. Raving

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

8. Proud A Me

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

3. Palaving Spree

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

9. Praise Him

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

1. Rock It

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

12. Black A Fe Me Beauty

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

11. Two Bad DJ Afi Talk

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

2. Nice It Up

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music/copyright Control; Other

10. Super Duper

by Ranking Toyan

Primary Artist: Ranking Toyan; Main Performer
Composer: N. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: N. Thomas; Composer
Artist: Ranking Toyan; Production
Producer: Jah Thomas; Production
Music Publisher: Rufus Music Publishing Ltd/notting Hill Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 51 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Worldwide, Modern Dancehall, Dub, DJ Toasting

Label

Roots Records

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5051083003056

Shopping cart

Notification

Ghetto Man Skank

5. Ghetto Man Skank

6. Back to Jamdown

7. Gwan A Dance

4. Raving

8. Proud A Me

3. Palaving Spree

9. Praise Him

1. Rock It

12. Black A Fe Me Beauty

11. Two Bad DJ Afi Talk

2. Nice It Up

10. Super Duper

Technical Specifications

Ghetto Man Skank

Product information

Release options

5. Ghetto Man Skank

6. Back to Jamdown

7. Gwan A Dance

4. Raving

8. Proud A Me

3. Palaving Spree

9. Praise Him

1. Rock It

12. Black A Fe Me Beauty

11. Two Bad DJ Afi Talk

2. Nice It Up

10. Super Duper

Technical Specifications