Hip-hop musicians are all about calling out artists who have influenced their work and often, one name will catch on as a type of shout-out trend. Next up: dancehall deejay Shabba. For fans of the A$AP Mob, this name may sound particularly familiar as Ferg and Rocky just released the visuals for, wait for it.... a track called "Shabba," which you can check out below (sort of NSFW). While this may be the most recent Shabba-fication in hip-hop, it is certainly not the first. Check out the list of the 10 best rap references to the riddim master from the good people at LargeUp with a teaser below and look for Shabba's cameo in A$AP Ferg's video.
...references to Shabba Rankin’ in rap songs are, however, nothing new. The dancehall deejay, who collaborated with rappers including KRS-One and Queen Latifah in his early ’90s heyday, was a hip-hop touchstone back then too, thanks to his distinctive personal style and crossover success. Here’s a look at the complete history of Shabba references in rap.
>>>Full list of Top 10 Rap Songs That Shout Out Shabba (via LargeUp)
