Pay close attention because this is how legends are made, Ziggy Ranking an emergent superstar is well on his way to the next level. This October 10th baby born Khori Francis, has had music flowing from the inside of his soul since his conception. With his powerful voice, young Ziggy took his Sunday school choir by storm when he performed at his local Trinidadian church and graced the people with his sound. Eager to gratify and delight bigger audiences, an older Ziggy in his teens performed at multiple "blockos " competitions, claiming numerous chanting victories along his way.
The journey didn't stop there, Ziggy honed his talents when he migrated to "The City that never Sleeps", New York, and attended Queens College. He later graduated with a BSC in Music Technology and after graduation with a gracious heart, he loyally returned to Trinidad, his home, his love and the place that created him.
Determined to succeed and develop his sound Ziggy, has conquered multiple stages across the Caribbean, performing in venues in St. Kitts, St Croix, St. Maarten, Turks & Caicos, Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Caricou, Curacao, Bahamas, Grenada and so many more.
Ziggy's ever changing vocal abilities coupled with his production and written skills has propelled him into the lives of an increasingly growing fan base. The personable, quiet and friendly demeanor has granted him access into the hearts of all that hear his sound including fellow entertainers who he has brilliantly collaborated with, including Blazer and H20 Phlo and Arista Soul Artist, Angie Stone.
Some of his memorable hits include Love How Yuh Wining, Miserable Life, Zion Train, Girl Next Door and the ever present Another One Gone Again. And the videos that accompany these powerful songs stand strong telling the tales of Ziggy's heart. It is this universal music that has thrusted him up the charts and into numerous awards and accolades which include:
- Rising Star Award Soca - December 21st 2003
- USA Soca Male Artist of the Year -October 2nd 2005
- Club Ice Best Reggae Artiste - 2007
- 104.7 more fm Artiste of the Year- Jul 21, 2007
- Saint Lucia Music Awards Favourite Regional Performance - 2008
- Xclusive Radio 3rd anniversary Soca Artiste of the Year - 2008
- COTT AWARDS - Best reggae for the Year- 2008
- Diego Martin Secondary school Soca Explosion Artiste Award - 2009
Ziggy Ranking, Artist, Entertainer, Legend in The Making, is definitely here to blaze trails for lifetimes not just moments... And just like his own saying, his music will inspire all.
