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JUNIE RANKS AIMING FOR A COMEBACK WITH A NEW ALBUM!

By Simone Morgan—- Junie Ranks— JUNIE Ranks, one of dancehall’s pioneer female artists, is planning a return to the scene after a 16-year break. Known for ’80s hits like Gi Mi Punany and Cry fi mi Boops, Junie Ranks says she is better prepared the second time around. “I am more professional and educated as it relates to the business. When I started a few decades ago, I wasn’t too informed about the business aspect,” she told Splash. “My aim now is to bring back the rub-a-dub-style.” She said she was forced to drop her music career after migrating to the United States in 1998. “It was different when I moved to the States. It was hard finding producers to work with. I wasn’ t treated like a Jamaican dancehall act, persons saw me as just … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA’S MUSICAL QUEENS TO PERFORM IN NEW YORK CITY MAY 24!

  Etana— Seven of Jamaica’s prominent female dancehall and reggae artists are to perform in Queens, New York on May 24. In a show dubbed Invasion of the Queens, Queen Ifrica, Etana, Spice, Sister Carol, Junie Ranks, ‘Muma’ Nancy, and Lady Ann are expected to deliver stellar performances on the Amazura stage in Jamaica, Queens. “The event will deliver an entertaining blend of culture, laced with old school dancehall and today’s rocking hits,” said concert promoter Donald Wright. The line-up of cultural crusaders known for their biting social commentaries and women known for their dancehall prowess, offers a good blend. The event will be hosted by Reggae Top 10 and Video Alley’s Suzie Q. … Read entire article »

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