Buju Banton
Buju Banton and Kes Named Grand Marshalls of NY Caribbean Carnival Parade
The 59th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade is pulling two of the biggest names in the game for its…
Buju Banton’s ‘Too Too Bad’ Holds a Second Week on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
The more surprising detail buried in this chart update is not that Buju Banton is still on the Billboard Reggae…
Buju Banton Says Dancehall Cannot Be Trapped: ‘This Is Rebel Music’
Buju Banton has a clear message for anyone trying to reshape dancehall into something it was never meant to be:…
Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad Debuts Strong as Dancehall Icon Returns to His Hardcore Roots
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton has made an emphatic return to his dancehall roots with the release of his 13th studio…
Buju Banton and King Addies Unite to Honour Sound System Culture on New Apple Music Mix
Before Buju Banton was a Grammy winner or a VP Records artist with 13 studio albums to his name, he…
Buju Banton Headlines UBS Arena New York on July 18 with Skillibeng, Lila Iké & More Just Added
Buju Banton just made his July 18 UBS Arena show in New York a whole lot harder to skip. The…
Gramps Morgan Joins Stephen Marley and Buju Banton’s Roots and Rhymes Summer Tour
Gramps Morgan is stepping into what he's calling a bittersweet moment, joining Stephen Marley and Buju Banton on their Roots…
Buju Banton Announces New Album ‘Too Too Bad’
Buju Banton has announced his new album, Too Too Bad, set for release on July 17. The Reggae and Dancehall…
Buju Banton’s Son Says He Almost Turned Gay, But ‘Boom Bye Bye’ And Faith Pulled Him Back
Buju Banton’s son Jahazeil Myrie has said he 'almost turned gay,' but that faith and his father’s 1992 song Boom Bye Bye dragged him back toward church. Jahazeil, himself a…
Buju Banton’s Spat With Minister Daryl Vaz Gets Political
A major brouhaha that developed between Grammy-winning deejay Buju Banton and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz over relief supplies has begun to take on disturbing political overtones. Since the story broke…
Buju Banton, Mavado Appear To Endorse The PNP Ahead Of Wednesday’s General Election
Reggae superstar Buju Banton provoked a firestorm of criticism on social media after he appeared to endorse the opposition party, the People’s National Party (PNP), ahead of Wednesday’s General Election…
Gramps Morgan Applauds Buju Banton For Overcomer Tour
Reggae artist Gramps Morgan has expressed his deep admiration for his long-time friend Buju Banton following the successful completion of the US leg of the "Overcomer" Tour. The North American…
Buju Banton Thanks Fans For Sold-Out Brooklyn Show: See Photos
Reggae and Dancehall superstar Buju Banton continued his 'The Overcomer Tour' at a packed Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, November 17. Returning to the New York City borough after…
The 10 Best Songs Inspired By Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting-A-Ling’ And The ‘Giggy’ Riddim
Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks' Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by…
Vybz Kartel On Afrobeats Vs. Dancehall: “Every Genre Has Its Space”
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats' rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall. Speaking with TMZ in a new interview on Thursday, Kartel shared…
Tems Acknowledges Buju Banton’s Criticisms Of Afrobeats, But Says Genre Is Escapist Music
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, in responding to Buju Banton's criticism of Afrobeats as frivolous music, says the genre is intended for escapism as opposed to addressing societal issues. The conversation…
