Delly Ranx | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Delroy Isaac Foster |
| Born | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Deejay, record producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Pure Music Productions |
Delroy Isaac Foster, better known as Delly Ranx (also spelled Delly Ranks[1]), is a Jamaican dancehall deejay and record producer.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Foster was raised as a Christian, but adopted the Rastafarian faith as a teenager.[2] Ranx first had success in the 1990s with singles such as "No Gal No More Than You",[3] and has released more than 80 singles since 1993.
He released the album Good Profile in 2009.[4] In 2010 he had success with the "Saudi Arabia" rhythm which he produced, on which he had a hit himself with "Toppa Toppa", and also provided the basis for hits by Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder, Gramps Morgan and Sizzla.[5] Other rhythm produced by Ranx have been voiced by Sean Paul and Mavado.[3] In 2011 he released a combination album, Fi Di Dancehall, with American singer Sadiki.[5]
Ranx released his third solo album, The Next Chapter, in July 2012, featuring guest appearances from Bunny Rugs and Buju Banton.[6][7]
His fourth solo album, Sweet Reggae, was released in 2014.[8]
His fifth solo album, Weed Market, was released in February 2018.[9]
He releases his own productions on his Pure Music Promotions label.