Borrowing his stage name from the popular TV Western hero of the same name, the Lone Ranger was one of Jamaica's most influential early dancehall DJs. He helped pioneer a newly rhythmic, on-the-beat rhyming style that led DJ toasting into the modern age, and punctuated his lyrics with bizarre exclamations and sound effects ("bim" and "ribbit" were his favorites) that made him perhaps the most imaginative stylist of his time.
While lone ranger was a late bloomer compared to toasting greats like Alcapone he still rocks the mic. Here he is backed by the legendary riddim greats Sly & Robbie as well as production by Scientist among others. Can't go wrong!
01 Natty Burial
02 M 16
03 Up Town Style
04 Sky Juice
05 Skank Steady
06 Rise & Meet Jah
07 Fist To Fist
08 Wicked A Go Run
09 Sat Upon The Rock
Lone Ranger - M16
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