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.
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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.
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 Shabba’s delivery as they were by the instrumental itself.
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.
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.
Buju Banton Bolsters Accompong Maroons With US$200,000 Donation For Development
Buju Banton has made yet another major financial contribution to the Accompong Town Maroons, this time US$200,000 or just over J$31 million towards infrastructure and economic development within the north-western St.
Mr. Vegas Calls Buju Banton A Hypocrite for Criticising Afrobeats Lyrics
Singjay Mr. Vegas is calling Buju Banton a hypocrite for criticising the lyrical content of Afrobeats when his own dancehall catalogue promotes violence.
Buju Banton Says He’s Pushing Back Tour Dates In 8 US Cities To 2025: “Haters Eat Your Heart Out”
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton says he’s pushing back eight dates of his current “The Overcomer” tour to 2025, disappointing fans across the United States.
Buju Banton Cancels Three More Dates On ‘Overcomer’ Tour. “It’s A Public Humbling,” Says Insider
Reggae superstar Buju Banton is the latest high-profile artist forced to cancel several dates of an arena tour in a crowded post-pandemic live entertainment marketplace plagued by elevated ticket prices and consumer spending fatigue.
Bugle Releases New Album ‘Apex’ With Capleton, Buju Banton, Damian Marley, And More: Listen
Reggae singer Bugle released his fifth studio album, Apex, via Evidence Music on Friday (August 23).
Buju Banton Describes Streaming Pay As “Modern-Day Robbery”
Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of vinyl records, which he says offer a more immersive experience compared to streaming or other digital music forms.
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Dismisses Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats
Queen of Dancehall Spice has pushed back against Buju Banton’s claim that Afrobeats is “f-ckery.” The comment, made by Banton during his appearance on Revolt TV’s Drink Champs, sparked backlash, leading Spice to weigh in during an Instagram Live with Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster Daddy Freeze earlier this week.
Buju Banton Says Original Ganja Farmers Outshine Cannabis Dispensaries: “The Herb For Profit Don’t Inspire”
Buju Banton has expressed his preference for smoking ganja cultivated by traditional farmers over dispensary cannabis, as he believes commercially-grown marijuana lacks the ability to provide inspiration to users, unlike the ones grown in open fields.
Buju Banton Says He Initially Hated The Nickname “Gargamel”
Buju Banton has revealed that his compatriots Wayne Wonder and Frankie Sly bestowed upon him the moniker “Gargamel,” inspired by the villainous character from the cartoon series The Smurfs.
Buju Banton Concerts In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, But Not Cancelled
News emerged over the weekend that several shows on Buju Banton’s Overcomer Tour have been rescheduled.
Buju Banton Labels Afrobeats “F-ckery,” Echoes Burna Boy, Foota Hype’s Critique
“They connected with everyone else except us. But when we look at what they are doing, their music is not freeing Africa!
Buju Banton Blasts Reggaetón Over Alleged Theft: “These Guys Have Been Biting This Sh*t”
Reggae and Dancehall superstar Buju Banton recently shared his unfiltered views on Reggaetón, accusing professionals in the genre of profiting from Jamaican musical heritage without proper acknowledgment or collaboration with the island’s artists.
Comparing Vybz Kartel And Buju Banton’s Journeys To Freedom
The last few days have epitomized spectacle as several fans celebrate the release and acquittal of dancehall giant Vybz Kartel.
Wayne Wonder Endorses Vybz Kartel’s Message To Youths To Avoid Crime
Dancehall singer Wayne Wonder is urging young people to learn from Vybz Kartel’s experience and avoid a similar path.
The Serendipity Of Vybz Kartel Being Freed On The Eve Of Emancipation Day
At the stroke of midnight on August 1, 1838, Reverend William Knibb declared “The negro is free” upon the full freedom of slaves in Jamaica.