voc, *1965 GB, London
Singer / Musician of Reggae and Rock
A.k.a. Obi-Ajula Ugbomah
Coolie Ranx (real name Obi-Ajula Ugbomah) is a musician best known for his membership in the third wave ska bands The Toasters and Pilfers. He is a long-time resident of New York City.Ranx was born in London on 9 March 1965 and was raised in New York. His mother is from Jamaica and his father is from Nigeria. He was discovered in 1990 when the lead singer and guitarist of The Toasters, Rob "Bucket" Hingley, heard Ranx's dancehall reggae EP. Joining the Toasters in the early 1990s, he toured and recorded two albums with the band, including Dub 56, which features two songs he wrote.
Pilfers |
The Toasters |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Roughneck | Coolie Ranx | Album | |
Big Big Baboon | Babylove & The Van Dangos feat. Coolie Ranx | Single |