Buju Banton

Buju Banton is unequivocally one of the world’s greatest dancehall/reggae artists. The man born in Salt Lane, Kingston as Mark Anthony Myrie, is also known to the world as living legend, Grammy winner, abolitionist and voice for oppressed people around the world. For over three decades, he dominated the reggae/dancehall sub-genre with iconic collaborations (Beres Hammond, Stephen Marley, Dave Kelly, Sly & Robbie, Bobby Digital, Steely & Cleevie, just to name a few), lyricism superior to his peers and a ministry committed to liberating the minds of oppressed people. The father of ten sons and eight daughters has taught the world true romance (“Who Say”), radical discernment (“Hills And Valleys”), perseverance (“Not An Easy Road”), and how to bogle (“Bogle”). The early nineties is when Buju exploded onto the scene, helping catapult dancehall into a global force. Buju’s first underground hit to cross over, “Stamina Daddy,” became the title track for his 1992 debut album (the LP was later repackaged and retitled Quick). Buju’s massive follow-up Mr. Mention, which wrought classics like “Batty Rider” and “Love Me Brownin’,” dropped the same year allowing the rookie sensation to break Bob Marley’s record for #1 hits. Too Too Bad also ushers in a new era for Buju’s very own label, Gargamel Music.