DJ Rankin Frequently Asked Questions
Who is DJ Rankin?
DJ Rankin is a DJ and music producer who has gained notoriety on the internet for his energetic and unconventional dance music remixes.
Who is DJ “Ranking?â€
DJ Ranking is a misspelling of DJ Rankin’s name and is often found attached to his music files shared over the Internet.
What is DJ Rankin’s real name?
Gordon Rankin.
Where is DJ Rankin from?
Glasgow, Scotland.
Does DJ Rankin have an official web site?
It’s www.djrankin.co.uk. Unfortunately, as of this writing, the website is not online. There is speculation that he has exceeded his bandwith, the domain name registration expired, or that legal action against him has forced the site’s closure.
What type of music does DJ Rankin produce?
He draws from many different styles, from classic rock to rap, but the finished product is generally considered to fall in the dance music styles of Trance or Happy Hardcore.
What are some of DJ Rankin’s popular songs?
Some of his most popular tracks include:
“I Am A Raverâ€
“Stuck On Youâ€
“Cuppycake Remixâ€
“Summer of ‘69â€
“What A F**kin’ Feelingâ€
“Livin’ On A Prayerâ€
“Pretty Green Eyed Supa Dupa Hip Hopâ€
Where can I find DJ Rankin’s music?
There are no commercial releases of DJ Rankin’s music. His music is traded almost exclusively over the Internet through the use of popular file-sharing programs.
Does DJ Rankin write his own music?
No. And that has been the source of much of the controversy surrounding him. Like most DJs, Rankin simply mixes together elements of other people’s music. By attaching his name to these mixes, without giving credit to the original artists, Rankin has led many of his fans to believe that he was the composer. This has angered many in the DJ community, who view this behavior as little more than piracy and completely unethical.
Isn’t that also illegal?
Well, it certainly violates the copyrights that the original artists have on their recordings. There are rumors that DJ Rankin is being sued by one or more artists whose music he has used, but these are unverified.
What songs has DJ Rankin used in his mixes?
A list of his mixes, along with the names of the original source material, will be available on this site soon. We encourage everyone who has downloaded and enjoyed DJ Rankin’s music to support the artists he has borrowed from.