Ricky Rankin cut his teeth in the late 70’s performing on the legendary sound systems of King Tubby, Killer Watt and Dynatone. Ten years on and the likes of Stereograph, Exodus and Youth Man Promotion were still championing his sound.
His shift in to production was the obvious next step and a collaboration with Saxon and Ghetto Tone resulted in the massive dancehall smash, ”Rocking the Dance” produced by Stereographs.
“Chubba” and Choice FM’s “Commander B”.
Following this success, Ricky’s next project, “I Can’t Get Enough Love” went straight in at No.2 in the UK reggae chart, holding this position for six consecutive weeks.
As a result he has spent the rest of his time working and performing with such greats as , Maxi Priest and more recently Earl Sixteen, Horace Andy and Rodney Smith AKA Roots Manuva,
It has been Ricky’s work with Roots Manuva which has seen him record on the widely acclaimed 2005 album “Awfully Deep”, as well as stepping out on tour with him as a supporting MC. Ricky Ranking is currently being managed by Map Music Ltd for bookings please contact Chris or Tom on 0207 916 0544. To purchase "Better Muss Come" Ricky Rankings new Album please visit www.mapmusic.net/rickyrankin.php
Videocrash 3! with Hexstatic (live AV) vs The Nextmen (live AV) plus The Anomolies + DJ Cheeba (AV) + more tbc 8 - 3 Sat 6th June '09 £15 adv www.ticketweb.co.uk
For the third installment of the now legendary Videocrash, London's biggest and best dedicated Audio-Visual event, we have lined up a truly ground-breaking affair, with the undeniable kings Hexstatic and new challengers The Nextmen as well as some of the finest up-and coming talent in this, the coolest up-and-coming night-club experience. Having absolutley killed it at the previous 2 Videocrash nights Hexstatic was an obvious choice to invite back to Koko, and in looking for an act to match up to them The Nextmen were a clear option, with their live showcase and excellent turntable skills. To make it all that bit more special, and to fit in with the theme of the occasion, Hexstatic will be providing a visual accompaniment to The Nextmen's set! Awesome. Throw into the mix the fruits of our quest into the world of AV to find some of the hottest new talent in the field, and the result is an evening that will blow Koko's bass-bins and your minds with a kaleidescopic mix of sounds and sights.
The great Carnival Of Souls archives amnesty continues …
Check out our musical tributes to ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and ‘Terminator’!!!
Also this week:
An industrial remix of ‘Hang On To Your Id’ …
Three jams, including 'Rasta La Pasta' featuring Lee KJD and Bishop Dante …
Three studio tracks from the 2007 Kore sessions …
And, from way back in the nineties, ‘In Amorata’ – the first EVER Carnival Of Souls studio recording, featuring George Apsion on 12-string guitar and lead vox, Andy Overend on violin, and Harriet Mallinson on backing vocals …
