Ruffiann releases debut album after 21 years

By Basil Walters, Observer staff reporter
Monday, August 31, 2009

After 21 years, a change of focus and her fair share of hits, Ruffiann comes with her maiden set Save the Juvenile. The female deejay/singjay, formerly known as Lady Shabba, in addition to having her own Sugar Pan Productions label, is also a part of Max Romeo's Charmax outfit under which the album is produced.
RUFFIANN...This is my first album and it's pure freshness on it
Given her association with the veteran singer/producer, Ruffiann, who is experiencing a musical makeover of sorts, promised her fans pure freshness. "The album ready ready, ready, and a lot of people waiting for it for they want to see the next side of Ruffiann," the obviously excited entertainer told the Observer.
"A long time mi out deh, yuh nuh, 21 years. This is my first album and it's pure freshness on it," the highly enthusiastic artiste born Sharon Peterkin added. Among the "freshness" about which she exudes are collaborations with Max Romeo on two of his hits, Let the Power Fall On I and War Inna Babylon.This is how she gives account of the new phase of her musical career. "Max Romeo inspired me tremendously, but there ae other artistes out there who also had an impact . Shaka Demus and of course Shabba Ranks. Right now I'm just doing some conscious music, positiveness for the people dem."
Also on the Save the Juvenile project (the title song of which is her most recent hit) is her self-produced No Wuk No Deh from her Sugar Pan Production label. And the video for the song has recently been released and has been getting some rotations. Other tracks include Reservation For Two, Ma Ma's Boy and Protection.
However, the one anticipated to raise some eyebrows is the song which features her along with DJ Smooth from New York on the Nat King Cole classic Unforgettable.
"People are going to be surprised that I come back different doing some positive music. Who know me back in the days even as Ruffiann would know that Ruffiann was a raw, hardcore artiste. But now, they are going be surprised to know that Ruffiann come conscious, positiveness and ting," she concluded