Buju Banton
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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). Throughout his career, the…
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…
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,…
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…
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. According…
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. The Til Shiloh singer announced that five September dates have been rescheduled: Houston, Dallas,…
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! Is f-ckery!" "The music needs to free 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…
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. The last time the nation experienced this frenzy was in…
