Junie Ranks

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Born (June 4 1966) June Evans, also known as Junie Ranks , is a female dj hailing from Kingston, Jamaica. Her journey in the reggae music industry began on the rural plains of Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Junie Ranks developed a deep love for the djing fraternity of reggae music from a young age and was influenced by artists such as General Echo, Lady Ann, Sister Nancy, Jackie Statement, Sister Verna, and Mama Liza. Despite the challenges, Junie pursued her passion for music, creating her unique style in the male-dominated industry. She gained local recognition by performing at the community center youth club “Afrique” and became a sensation while djing on ET Sound System and Technique Disco. Her first big break came through her road manager, Everton March (Fatta March), who helped her enter the annual Taste’s Talent Concert in 1984, where she left a lasting impression on the audience. Ranks aimed for both local and international recognition, leading her to seek a suitable producer. She connected with Winston Riley, a prominent figure in the reggae/dancehall arena, who was impressed by her lyrical capabilities. This led to the recording of her first single, “Counteraction,” on the stalag rhythm, which gained popularity overseas. Junie Ranks continued her successful career, recording tracks like “Gi-Mi-Di Buddy” in response to Admiral Bailey’s “Gimmie-Punaany” and “Cry Fi Mi Boops” in response to Super Cat’s “See Boops Deh.” She recorded numerous other tracks, including “Big an

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set

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Penthouse Flashback Series (Taxi Riddim)

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set (Disc 1)

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set - CD1

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set - CD3

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set Disc 1

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set (Disc 3)

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Dancehall Classics Vol. 2

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Trojan Slack Reggae Box Set [Disc 1]

Junie Ranks Meets Sister Charm

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Techniques 7'' 198x Original Pressing

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1993 Reggae Summer Festival Live In Jamaica

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