| X-tra Naked | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 1992 | |||
| Genre | Reggae fusion, dancehall, ragga | |||
| Length | 48:45 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Shabba Ranks chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | C+[2] |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Music Week | |
| NME | 5/10[5] |
| Select | |
X-tra Naked is a studio album released by Jamaican dancehall musician Shabba Ranks. It is possibly his most successful release. In 1993, the album won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
Track listing
- "Ting-A-Ling" - 3:52
- "Slow and Sexy" (featuring Johnny Gill) - 5:18
- "Will Power" - 3:35
- "Muscle Grip" - 4:01
- "Rude Boy" - 3:54
- "Cocky Rim" - 3:37
- "What'cha Gonna Do?" (featuring Queen Latifah) - 3:50
- "Bedroom Bully" - 4:13
- "Another One Program" - 3:39
- "Ready-Ready, Goody-Goody" - 4:07
- "Two Breddrens" (featuring Chubb Rock) - 4:25
- "5-F Man" - 4:14
- "Mr. Loverman" (with Chevelle Franklyn) - 5:58
Charts
| Chart (1992-1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 64 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
| US Reggae Albums (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Wynn, Ron. "Shabba Ranks: X-tra Naked" at AllMusic. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Shabba Ranks". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- Oumano, Elena (1 November 1992). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- Jones, Alan (17 April 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Albums" (PDF). Music Week. p. 7. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- McCann, Ian (9 January 1993). "Long Play". NME. p. 29. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- Higginbotham, Adam (February 1993). "Reviews: New Albums". Select. p. 71. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- "Shabba Ranks Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "Shabba Ranks Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "Shabba Ranks Chart History (Reggae Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- "American album certifications – Shabba Ranks – X-tra Naked". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 24 June 2026.