Biography:
Ranking Fire (a.k.a.
Fireman,
real name Momodou Lamin Leigh) was born in Bakau - small town
on the west coast of The Gambia. He had previously helped form
the group called Born Africans in 1995 which dominated the Reggae
musical arena in The Gambia with two album his titled "Praises"
and "No More War". However, the band soon broke up after
two of its members left 2000. At this point he decided to start
on his own as a solo artist. He has since however, started his
own group called
Firesquad
and is now living in Malmo, Sweden.
His name would come as no surprise anyone who would see him on
stage, his energy is like a roaring tiger.
His first album is a mix of different flavour of music ranging
from Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop and some Mbalax.
As well as being an artist, Ranking Fire is also a promoter who
organises concerts to promote talented, upcoming artists and the
musical culture of The Gambia.
Firesquad
Members:
They include some well known Gambian artists who are Prince Biggie,
Junior K,
Preacher
and Raggamuffi Shame.
Links & Official Website:
myspace.com/rankingfire
Discography:
•
Praises
• No More War
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