Buju Banton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Buju Banton
Occupation	Reggae Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 15, 1973(1973-07-15)
Age	51
Birthplace	Kingston
Country	Jamaica
Birth City	Kingston Parish
Horoscope	Cancer

Buju Banton Biography

Buju Banton is one of the most popular and richest Reggae Singer who was born on July 15, 1973 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. He is a reggae musician best known for his two-decade long career. His arrests for drug distribution, gun possession and other offenses landed him in prison. His album Before the Dawn won the Best Reggae Album award at the 53rd Grammy Awards, just one day before his trial.

His album Unchained Spirit featured Stephen Marley, Tim Armstrong.

As a youngster, Buju would often watch his favourite artists perform at outdoor shows and local dancehalls in Denham Town. At the age of 12, he picked up the microphone for himself and began toasting under the moniker of Gargamel, working with the Sweet Love and Rambo Mango sound systems. In 1986, he was introduced to producer Robert Ffrench by fellow deejay Clement Irie, and his first single, “The Ruler” was released not long afterward in 1987. This led to recording sessions with producers such as Patrick Roberts, Bunny Lee, Winston Riley, and Digital B.

Banton released a number of dancehall singles as early as 1987 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention, the latter becoming the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. That year he also broke the record for #1 singles in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley & The Wailers. He signed with the major label Mercury Records and released Voice of Jamaica in 1993. By the mid-1990s, Banton’s music became more influenced by his Rastafari faith, as heard on the seminal albums ‘Til Shiloh and Inna Heights.

Mark Anthony Myrie was born in Salt Lane, Kingston. His mother was a street vendor, and his father was an employee. He is the father of fifteen children, and has purchased homes in Jamaica and Tamarac (Florida).

Buju Banton Net Worth

Buju Banton is one of the richest Reggae Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buju Banton 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was nicknamed “Buju”, a name that is meant for chubby babies, he found his stage name. He also used the name “Banton”, which is a word that means storyteller, and was inspired by Burro Banton.

His most-loved song, “Boom Bye Bye”, was a hit in 2009. Its controversial lyrics (which were written in 1992) attracted attention.

Buju Banton (born Mark Anthony Myrie; 15 July 1973) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist. He is widely considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music. Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those in the Hip Hop, Latin and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley.

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Til Shiloh (1995) was a very influential album, incorporating live instrumentation as well as digital rhythms, and incorporating the sounds of roots reggae along with the harder-edged dancehall sounds that first made Banton famous. The artist was embracing his Rastafari faith and his new album reflected these beliefs. Til Shiloh successfully blended conscious lyrics with a hard-hitting dancehall vibe. The album included earlier singles such as “Murderer” along with instant classics like “Wanna Be Loved” and “Untold Stories”. “Untold Stories” revealed an entirely different side of Buju Banton from the one that had stormed to dancehall stardom. It is regarded by many as one of his best works and has become a staple in the Banton performance repertoire. Reminiscent in mood and delivery to “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley, “Untold Stories” won Buju Banton many favorable comparisons to the late singer. This album had a profound impact on dancehall music and proved that dancehall audiences had not forgotten the message that Roots Reggae expounded with the use of “conscious lyrics”. Dancehall artists did not abandon slack and violent lyrics altogether, but the album did pave the way for a greater spirituality within the music. In the wake of Buju’s transformation to Rastafari, many artists, such as Capleton, embraced the faith and began to denounce violence in their music.

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Buju Ranked on the list of most popular Reggae Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Buju Banton celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.

Inna Heights (1997) substantially increased Banton’s international audience as Buju explored his singing ability and recorded a number of roots-tinged tracks, including the hugely popular “Destiny” and “Hills and Valleys”. The album also included collaborations with artists such as Beres Hammond and the legendary Toots Hibbert. The album was well-received by fans at the time and critics praised Buju’s soaring vocals. The album has aged well and remains a highly regarded work over 20 years after its release.

What is the meaning of Buju Banton?

“Buju” in Jamaican slang is a common nickname for chubby children; it means breadfruit. “Banton” is Jamaican slang referring to someone with a superior attitude. His 2010 album “Before the Dawn” won the Grammy award for best reggae album on February 13, 2011.

Where is Buju Banton today?

Banton has homes in Jamaica and Tamarac, Florida (United States).

Where was Buju Banton locked up?

Banton, who was convicted in a Tampa courtroom in 2011 on federal drug charges, was freed Friday from Georgia’s private McMcRae Correctional Institute, a prison official told the Tampa Bay Times. The 45-year-old music star was to return to his native Jamaica.

Is Sean Kingston related to Buju Banton?

It’s a talent Kingston comes by naturally. He is the grandson of legendary Jamaican producer Jack Ruby (who worked with Bob Marley) and the nephew of reggae artist Buju Banton.

Why did Buju leave spaceship?

Speaking with HipTV, Buju said he didn’t renew his contract with Burna Boy because he wanted to do things differently on his own. “Signing with spaceship was so amazing I got like 9m streams with my remix in April,” he said.