Buju Banton

Origin : Jamaica
Instrument :
Styles : Reggae

Buju Banton : discography

Too Bad Album : Too Bad
Year : 2006
Friends For Life Album : Friends For Life
Year : 2003
Want it! Album : Want it!
Year : 2002
Gonna Bring Ya Album : Gonna Bring Ya
Year : 2001
Ultimate Collection Album : Ultimate Collection
Year : 2001
Dubbing with the Banton Album : Dubbing with the Banton
Year : 2000
Rudeboys Inna Ghetto Album : Rudeboys Inna Ghetto
Year : 2000
unchained spirit Album : unchained spirit
Year : 2000
Quick Album : Quick
Year : 1998
Small Axe Album : Small Axe
Year : 1998
Inna Heights Album : Inna Heights
Year : 1997
'Til Shiloh Album : 'Til Shiloh
Year : 1995
Mr Mention Album : Mr Mention
Year : 1993
Voice of Jamaica Album : Voice of Jamaica
Year : 1993
Stammina Daddy Album : Stammina Daddy
Year : 1992

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News about Buju Banton

Buju Banton & Etana Headline Jamaica's First Reggaelution - ReggaeWire News Network

For the first time in Jamaica, all-inclusive party fans will get a chance to enjoy the exclusive ambiance of an all-inclusive party while at the same time being entertained by some of Jamaica's most talented ...


Source : topix.net | 2008-11-18 23:39:46.0

Mavado and Buju Banton Bring Down the House at NJ's Ritz Theatre
11-02-2008 - Internationally acclaimed artists Mavado and Buju Banton rocked New Jersey to its core this past Sunday, attracting nearly 2,000 patrons to the landmark Ritz Theatre for an evening of roots rockin' Re(read more)
Source : bigupradio.com | 2008-11-04 17:57:53.0

Landmark NJ Opera House Welcomes Roots Rockin' Reggae
10-19-2008 - On October 26th, the Ritz Theatre adds two more legendary figures to their repertoire, with the historic Reggae at the Ritz concert featuring Jamaican music icon Buju Banton and reigning Dancehall sup(read more)
Source : bigupradio.com | 2008-10-22 18:46:34.0

Buju Banton and Friends Live In Hartford Connecticut - ReggaeWire News Network

On Oct. 18, the Connecticut Expo Center is hosting Reggae Fest 2008. The lineup features Buju Banton and Tony Rebel, two Rastafarian artists that helped shape the face of today's dancehall music, and an ...


Source : topix.net | 2008-10-15 22:56:19.0

Buju Banton add to 'Reggae at the Ritz' in NJ on Oct 26th
10-03-2008 - Dancehall and Roots Reggae legend Buju Banton will be joining Dancehall's latest luminary Mavado at the renowned Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sunday, October 26th.(read more)
Source : bigupradio.com | 2008-10-07 18:24:47.0

K-Salaam & Beatnick's "Street Life" by Buju Banton and Trey Songz Top Seller on iTunes
06-20-2008 - Upon the July 29 release of Whose World Is This?, the current single "Street Life" by producers K-Salaam & Beatnick featuring Buju Banton and Trey Songz set a record high for VP Records. The blazing t(read more)
Source : bigupradio.com | 2008-06-28 05:50:59.0

Reid denies fight with Banton; Voice Mail shoots Ganga and Money video; 2008 Soca Gold ...
*Jamaican reggae artiste Junior Reid has denied media reports that he and Buju Banton were involved in a fist-throwing altercation backstage during the Best of the Best show at the Bicentennial Park i...
Source : Jamaican Times | 2008-06-05 12:24:21.0

Buju Banton Presents: Jamrock Classics Vol. 1 To Drop In ,North America On Tuesday June 3rd
Produced by Banton at his Gargamel Music studio in Kingston, Jamrock Classics Vol. 1, features stellar guest turns from the legendary Pinchers, George Nooks, Terror Fabulous, Ghost, Jah Cure, Yami Bolo, Tony Curtis and Lutan Fyah.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-06-02 16:00:36.0

Last Night: Best of the Best at Bicentennial Park

Barrington Levy at Best of the Best Last Night: Best of the Best Concert 2008 featuring Super Cat, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Junior Reid, Barrington Levy, Tony Matterhorn, etc.


Source : topix.net | 2008-05-30 16:08:53.0

Buju and Junior Reid in tussle at Best Of The Best 2008
Word on the street is that reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Junior "One Blood" Reid, had a war of words backstage at Best Of The Best 2008, held recently in Miami, Florida. Eyewitnesses claim Junior Reid called Buju Banton a "battyman".


Source : ttgapers.com | 2008-05-29 15:12:36.0

Lineup of reggae stars keeps fans on their feet
Thousands of fans flocked to the Best of the Best Concert held at Bicentennial Park to hear reggae artists Buju Banton, Junior Reid, Beenie Man and Super Cat.
Source : barbadosnews.net | 2008-05-28 21:49:00.0

Artists willing to change lyrics
Following Buju Banton's call for other artistes to clean up their music, some have answered the challenge and are in agreement that some change in lyrics need to take place.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-05-16 15:11:53.0

Buju pleads for other artistes to Clean Up Your Music

Popular deejay Buju Banton has issued an emotional appeal to his fellow entertainers to clean up their lyrics in order to help Jamaica to recover from its present social decay.


Source : topix.net | 2008-05-14 21:30:24.0

Buju Banton pleads with artistes to clean up lyrics
In Buju Banton's latest Gargamel Gleaner, the popular dancehall artiste is pleading with fellow dancehall entertainers to clean up their lyrics in order to stem the social decay that is not only present in Jamaica but most of the Caribbean countries where the music is very popular. Lyrical content in dancehall music has been a hot topic in the Caribbean lately.


Source : ttgapers.com | 2008-05-14 12:33:57.0

Buju pleads for other artistes to ... CLEAN UP YOUR MUSIC
Popular deejay Buju Banton has issued an emotional appeal to his fellow entertainers to clean up their lyrics in order to help Jamaica to recover from its present social decay. The deejay, who posted...
Source : Jamaican Times | 2008-05-13 22:58:52.0

Buju Banton Speaks...
A Few Words From Gargamel Himself
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-05-13 16:00:49.0

iTunes Tells Buju Banton to "Boom Bye Bye"

"This is an historic victory for the LGBT community here in Canada and in the Caribbean"

According to a story that came out in the Jamaica Star last week, Apple Inc has recently removed some songs deemed homophobic from their catalog. via Miami New Times


Source : topix.net | 2008-04-23 00:15:41.0

iTunes bans Buju, TOK, Ele
American company Apple Inc has removed songs from dancehall artistes Buju Banton, T.O.K. and Elephant Man from their iTunes site citing that the songs incite violence against homosexuals.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-04-10 16:36:08.0

A Buju Banton Penthouse split
Penthouse Records has announced an amicable separation from artiste, Buju Banton.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2008-04-06 17:26:38.0

Buju Banton says no to limo in Trinidad
Noise Productions decided to treat Buju Banton like royalty upon his arrival on Holy Thursday at Piarco Airport in Trinidad for the "I Am Legend Concert" with Beres Hammond at the Queen's Park Savannah.


Source : ttgapers.com | 2008-03-22 16:04:47.0

Buju Banton Defiantly Said "Batty Boys Fi Dead" at Guyanese Concert

Strategicly placed Gay Rights Monitors at the Guyana Music Festival reported that just prior to the conclusion of the Entertainer's October 27, 2007 concert, he defiantly performed his controversial boom bye ... via Propaganda press


Source : topix.net | 2007-12-12 08:37:08.0

Brighton's war on anti-gay music is unnecessary

Reggae artist Buju Banton's Boom Bye Bye is one of the songs targeted by the ban. via MediaGuardian.co.uk


Source : topix.net | 2007-12-11 10:11:17.0

Buju in Trouble Again Over Anti-Gay Slurs

Gay rights groups are threatening a boycott campaign against Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton after he apparently breached an agreement with them by spouting homophobic lyrics at a recent concert in Guyana. via Gay news blog


Source : topix.net | 2007-11-13 08:28:08.0

Buju Banton embraces two worlds
Almost twenty years into his career, Buju Banton might be reggae's most polarizing artist. He is loved by his fans the world over, and loathed with as much passion by his detractors.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2007-11-03 14:56:39.0

Buju Banton Still Hatin' On Gays

" But the night certainly belonged to the dreadlocked, still very much homophobic Jamaican dancehall star, who had no apologies for his discriminatory lyrics lashing the gay community. via Jasmyn Cannick


Source : topix.net | 2007-10-31 06:48:43.0

Bounty and Buju perform at Carifest despite GLAAD protests
Buju Banton and Bounty Killer performed at annual Reggae Carifest show in New York despite numerous protests by GLAAD and and also Peter Tatchell's Outrage!. The performance from Buju was a bit subdued, however Bounty Killer was more vocal concerning the protests.
Source : ttgapers.com | 2007-08-29 19:07:14.0

Buju, Bounty perform despite protests
Protests from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Glaad), against dancehall artistes Buju Banton and Bounty Killer being on the annual Reggae Carifest show in New York, did not prevent the artists' performing.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2007-08-29 16:02:55.0

Buju Banton Slams Gay Rights Protestors

Dancehall star Buju Banton has branded gay rights protesters at a New York reggae festival "stupid and ignorant". The Reggae Carifest on Saturday was marred by ill-feeling in the gay community, after artists ... via Starpulse News Blog


Source : topix.net | 2007-08-28 06:36:41.0

Chuck Fender beaten in kidnap attempt in Bahamas
Chuck Fender was beaten in a kidnap attempt on him in the Bahamas after refusing to perform at Beach Fest alongside Buju Banton. His refusal was due to the fact that the remainder of the money due to perform was not paid by the promoter prior to leaving the hotel.
Source : ttgapers.com | 2007-08-25 15:10:50.0

GLAAD Calls on Clear Channel to Withdraw Support of Reggae Carifest in NY

"It is unacceptable for Clear Channel, the concert promoters, and the other sponsors to provide these performers with a platform to promote messages that put lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in harm's way."

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation today urged Clear Channel to withdraw the sponsorship of its Power 105.1 station from the upcoming Reggae Carifest, featuring anti-gay performers Buju Banton and ... via Edge


Source : topix.net | 2007-08-23 19:29:23.0

Buju Banton rocks Beach Fest
By INDERIA SAUNDERS, Guardian Staff ReporterInderia@nasguard.comIf you missed out on Beach Fest on Saturday, you missed a really good show ... at least the performance by reggae artist Buju Banton bec...
Source : venezuelastar.com | 2007-08-21 14:04:37.0

Buju Banton rocks Beach Fest
By INDERIA SAUNDERS, Guardian Staff ReporterInderia@nasguard.comIf you missed out on Beach Fest on Saturday, you missed a really good show ... at least the performance by reggae artist Buju Banton bec...
Source : caribbeanherald.com | 2007-08-21 14:04:37.0

Buju Banton Signs Tthe Reggae Compassionate Act
UK Gay News and the British newspaper the Guardian report that reggae and dancehall star Buju Banton is the fourth artist to sign the RCA.
Source : reggaecountry.com | 2007-08-10 01:04:03.0

Buju Banton Graces Cover Of West Coast Newspaper
International reggae icon Buju Banton has nabbed his fourth magazine/ newspaper cover this month!
Source : reggaecountry.com | 2007-08-06 16:27:13.0

Buju Banton presents: Excalibur Sound Vol. 2 - Smile
Gargamel Music, Inc. is happy to announce the North American release of Buju Banton Presents: Excalibur Sound Vol. 2 - SMILE, which is in stores now.
Source : reggaecountry.com | 2007-07-30 17:33:58.0

Tatchell Tames Reggae On Gays And Lesbians
Buju Banton, who performed in Zimbabwe years ago, is the latest top Jamaican reggae superstar to renounce homophobia and condemn violence against lesbians and gay men.
Source : ZimbabweStar.com | 2007-07-29 20:38:53.0

Kevin Jackson's Reggae updates from JA
Mary J Blige, LL Cool, Buju Banton, Beenie Man and Beres Hammond reigned supreme at Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2007-07-26 15:34:15.0

Buju Banton's management team denies signing of gay contract

A story on July 24 reporting that one of Dancehall's Reggae giants Buju Banton signed a contract deal with Gay Rights - who are heavily promoting the Stop Murder Music Campaign against ... via Outaroad.com


Source : topix.net | 2007-07-25 19:57:57.0

Buju Banton's management team denies signing of gay contract

A story on July 24 reporting that one of Dancehall's Reggae giants Buju Banton signed a contract deal with Gay Rights - who are heavily promoting the Stop Murder Music Campaign against ... via Outaroad.com


Source : topix.net | 2007-07-25 19:57:57.0

Driva says no - Deejay's camp denies signing Reggae Compassionate Act
Kavelle Anglin-Christie, Staff Reporter Buju Banton's camp is denying that he has signed the Reggae Compassionate Act which targets reggae/dancehall artistes who are deemed as promoting violence agai...
Source : Jamaican Times | 2007-07-24 22:21:21.0

Driva says no - Deejay's camp denies signing Reggae Compassionate Act
Buju Banton's camp is denying that he has signed the Reggae Compassionate Act which targets reggae/dancehall artistes who are deemed as promoting violence against gays. When contacted, Tracii Mc-Greggor, president of Gargamel Music...
Source : Jamaica Star | 2007-07-24 19:30:04.0

Buju Banton Signs Lyrics Ban
Banton will bring to an end a three year campaign against his lyrics by signing the 'Reggae Compassionate Act' which has been founded by the gay rights campaign group Stop Murder Music, later today.
Source : www.niceup.com | 2007-07-24 17:01:00.0

Sean Kingston Keeps It Positive With Good Talk Mixtape Release

Born in Miami and raised in Jamaica, Kingston is the grandson of Bob Marley -producer Jack Ruby and nephew of Buju Banton. via The Elements


Source : topix.net | 2007-07-22 03:28:38.0

Buju Banton To Open "Festival of Life" in Chicago
Reggae superstar Buju Banton to open 15th anniversary festival of life in Chicago?s Washington Park on July 4th
Source : reggaecountry.com | 2007-06-28 18:43:43.0

Buju Banton disowns Boom Bye Bye
After the debates over signing the controversial Reggae Compassionate Act, Buju Banton via Gargamel Music Inc., and signed by Traci McGregor, president of Gargamel Music, has stated he does not condone the violence against gays. Buju wants to shed the bad image that has come upon him due to Boom Bye Bye. Whatever, keep reading for more.
Source : ttgapers.com | 2007-06-27 00:37:16.0

Reggae Stars Sign Up To 'Gay Rights' Act

"The other five murder music artists - Elephant Man , TOK , Bounty Killa, Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton - have not signed the Reggae Compassionate Act. The campaign against them continues."

Reggae stars Beenie Man , Sizzla and Capleton have vowed to refrain from writing anti-gay lyrics after signing a historic agreement to renounce homophobia. via Starpulse News Blog


Source : topix.net | 2007-06-14 22:19:18.0

Uganda: Clever J's Long Rise
WHENEVER I listen to my music and then listen to that of Buju Banton, I feel I sound like Buju Banton. Buju is my role model. I used to perfectly mime his songs at school. I don't think I sound like anybody in Uganda. No artiste has ever walked up to me to tell me that I sound like him," musician Clever J, born Gerald Muwonge says heatedly. Conspicuously, he avoids the mention of any name.
Source : AllAfrica | 2007-06-04 16:14:47.0

Buju Banton & the Bashing Connection

"Anytime Buju Banton comes along, gays get and up and run. A bullet in the head ... Bang, bye, bye, in the gay man's head."

Why's this significant? In light of the latest act of homophobic violence in Jamaica , it's very significant, and Madison Square Garden management needs to know about it. via The Republic of T


Source : Topix.net | 2007-05-02 22:49:11.0