Yummmm.' John Martinucci from the Gavin Report stated that ' has hit written all over it'. A languid, shuffling groove is enhanced by easygoing toasting and sultry femme backing vocals. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that 'the Shabba Ranks success story will have yet another glowing chapter added once radio programmers get their hands on this deliciously sexy R&B/dancehall gem. This track also features the first time he used his trademark cry 'Shabba!', using the sampled vocals of Maxi Priest from the track 'Housecall' on Ranks' 1991 album As Raw As Ever.ĪllMusic editor Ron Wynn said that Shabba Ranks 'kept the slack dancehall', noting 'his thick, patois-laced delivery' on the song, that 'basically defined' the album. The version featuring Chevelle Franklyn was originally released in 1992 with the David Morales remix promoted as the main version, when it charted in a modest position on the UK Singles Chart, but after being re-released in 1993, when dancehall music was starting to enjoy mainstream popularity, the track rose to number three on the UK Singles Chart and remains his biggest hit single to date. Glasgow's illness and subsequent early death led to the song being re-recorded for release as a single, this time with Chevelle Franklyn as the featured singer. This version appeared on his Rappin' with the Ladies album in 1988. Lover Man', with Deborahe Glasgow the featured female lead. Ranks then versioned 'Champion Lover' under the new title 'Mr. The song first appeared as 'Champion Lover' by Deborahe Glasgow. Loverman' at number 866 in their list of the '1001 Best Songs Ever'. It was released in 19 as a single, reaching number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart, as well as the top 20 in France, Germany and Ireland. The song was written by Ranks, Mikey Bennett and Hopeton Lindon. Loverman' is a song released in 1991 by Jamaican dancehall artist Shabba Ranks. Loverman'įrom the album Rough & Ready Vol.

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