Louie Rankin
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Louie Rankin (born Leonard Ford) is a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist and actor.
Leonard Ford was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica and grew up in Rockfort, Warika Hill and East Kingston.[1] His most successful song was the single "Typewriter," released in 1992.[2] In his lyrics, Rankin often refers to himself as the "Original Don Dada," a term used by many of his dancehall competitors, such as Super Cat.
Rankin also performed in noticeable acting roles as a Jamaican "gangsta", in the movies Shottas and Belly. Rankin is a member of the Screen Actors Guild.
[edit] References
- ^ "Artist Biography". Platinum Camp. http://www.platinumcamp.com/louie_rankin.html.
- ^ "Review of "Showdown"". Reggae Reviews. http://www.reggae-reviews.com/louierankin.html. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
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