Buju Banton
Biography
Buju Banton was one of the most popular dancehall reggae artists of the '90s. Debuting with a series of popular "slack" singles, which drew criticism for their graphic sexuality and homophobia, Banton converted to Rastafarianism and revolutionized dancehall by employing the live instrumentation and social consciousness of classic roots reggae. He first adopted the approach on his 1995 classic 'Til Shiloh, which raised hopes among his fans that he would become dancehall's great international ambassador, as Bob Marley had been for roots reggae. While that never quite materialized, Banton remained a high-profile star into the new millennium.. Buju Banton was born Mark Anthony Myrie on July 15, 1973, in the Kingston slum of Salt Lane. Buju was his childhood nickname, a word for breadfruit that was often applied to chubby children; he would later adopt Banton in tribute to one of his earliest musical influences, Burro Banton. He was one of 15 children; his mother was a street vendor, and he was directly descended from the colonial-era freedom fighters known as the Maroons. Banton first tried his hand at DJing and toasting at age 13, performing with local sound systems. He made his first recording not long after, with the 1986 Robert Ffrench-produced single "The Ruler." He continued to record through 1987, then took some time off to allow his voice to mature. He returned in the early '90s with a rough growl comparable to that of Shabba Ranks.
Top Albums |
![](http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Music3/v4/9f/9a/f2/9f9af29a-4c7b-398c-92f4-fc5196b41b50/cover100x100.jpeg) 1. Lonely Night..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | !['Til Shiloh (Expanded), Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 2. 'Til Shiloh ..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Inna Heights, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 3. Inna Heights
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Too Bad, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 4. Too Bad
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Rasta Got Soul, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 5. Rasta Got So..
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![Buju and Friends, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 6. Buju and Fri..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Voice of Jamaica (Expanded Edition), Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 7. Voice of Jam..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Before the Dawn, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 8. Before the D..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Inna Heights (10th Anniversary Edition) [Audio Version], Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 9. Inna Heights..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Mr. Mention, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 10. Mr. Mention
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![Buju Banton - The Early Years (90-95), Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 11. Buju Banton ..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Unchained Spirit, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 12. Unchained Sp..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Friends for Life, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 13. Friends for ..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Mr. Mention (Remastered), Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 14. Mr. Mention ..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Gonna Bring Ya, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 15. Gonna Bring ..
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![Inna Heights, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 16. Inna Heights
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Buju Banton Presents Excalibur Sound Vol. 2: Smile, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 17. Buju Banton ..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Mr Mention, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 18. Mr Mention
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Quick (Remastered), Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 19. Quick (Remas..
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Penthouse Flashback - Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 20. Penthouse Fl..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Champion | 'Til Shiloh | 3:57 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
2. | Boom Bye Bye | Buju Banton - The Early Yea.. | 3:46 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
3. | Wanna Be Loved | 'Til Shiloh | 4:03 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
4. | Murderer | 'Til Shiloh | 3:56 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
5. | Wicked Dickie | Buju and Friends | 3:49 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
6. | Bonafide Love | Buju and Friends | 3:54 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
7. | Untold Stories | 'Til Shiloh | 4:33 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
8. | 'Til I'm Laid to Rest | 'Til Shiloh | 4:23 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
9. | Lonely Night (Remastered) [feat. Jov.. | Lonely Night (Remastered) [.. | 3:46 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
10. | 3 Cup a Sugar | Highest Riddim | 3:22 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
11. | Anywhere Gal Deh | Dance Hall Time | 1:06 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
12. | Di Flavour | Dance Hall Time | 0:52 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
13. | Water Man | Dance Hall Time | 0:49 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
14. | Lonely Nights | Lover Rock Roots & Cult.. | 3:46 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
15. | Massa God World a Run | Strictly the Best Vol. 51 | 3:55 | $1.29 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
16. | Water Man | Jamaican Style volume 3 | 0:49 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
17. | Make My Day | Beach Fever | 5:05 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
18. | Tra La La | Strictly the Best, Vol. 29 | 3:22 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
19. | Gal Fi Beg | Dancehall 101, Vol. 3 | 3:31 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
20. | Good Looking Gal | Strictly the Best Vol. 11 | 3:32 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
21. | Big It Up | Strictly the Best Vol. 9 | 3:28 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
22. | SoIt Ago Go (Shashamane Dubplate) | Old School Dancehall Dubpla.. | 0:51 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
23. | Bonafide Love (feat. Wayne Wonder) | Reggae Anthology: Penthouse.. | 3:06 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
24. | Wicked Dickie (feat. Nadine Sutherla.. | Reggae Anthology: Penthouse.. | 3:57 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
25. | Batty Rider | Reggae Anthology: Penthouse.. | 3:56 | $0.99 | ![](../../buyinitunes2.png) |
Top Music Videos |
![Make My Day - Titled Version, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 1. Make My Day -...
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Untold Stories, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 2. Untold Storie...
![](../../buyinitunes2.png) | ![Paid Not Played, Buju Banton](https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlResources/57DC/frameworks/images/p.png) 3. Paid Not Play...
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