Buju Banton

About Buju Banton

Reggae singer who had a successful two-decade career before serving time in prison for drug distribution and possession of a handgun. One day before his trial in 2011, his CD Before the Dawn won Best Reggae Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

Mark Anthony Myrie, better known as Buju Banton, is a Jamaican dancehall reggae recording artist. He is considered by many to be one of the most important and beloved artists in the Jamaican music scene. Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those of the hip hop, Latin and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley. Banton released several dancehall singles as early as 1987 but rose to fame in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention, which later became the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon release. That year, he also broke the record for the No. 1 single in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley and Wailers. He signed with major label Mercury Records and released Voice of Jamaica in 1993. By the mid-1990s, Banton's music became more influenced by his Rastafarian faith, as heard by the following album 'Til Shiloh and Inna Heights.

Associated acts	Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond
Genres	Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, roots reggae, negro spiritual, folk, dub
Years active	1987–2011, 2018–present
Birth name	Mark Anthony Myrie
Labels	Techniques, Penthouse, Mercury, PolyGram, Loose Cannon, Island, VP, Gargamel Music, Roc Nation
Born	July 15, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica
Also known as	Gargamel
Occupation(s)	Deejay, singer, songwriter, musician

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Trivia

One of his most popular songs "Boom Bye Bye" gained attention in 2009 for its controversial anti-gay lyrics--despite the song having been released in 1992.

Buju Banton before fame

He got his stage name after he was given the nickname"Buju", which is given to plump babies. He also used the word"Banton", which he got from his hero Burro Banton and means"storyteller".

Achievement of Buju Banton

Despite being recorded in 1992, one of his most popular songs,"Boom Bye Bye", received notice in 2009 for its contentious anti-gay lyrics.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$2 Million

Buju Banton family life

Mark Anthony Myrie was born in the Salt Lane district of Kingston. His father worked as a laborer, and his mother worked as a street vendor. He has fifteen children and owns property in both Jamaica and Tamarac, Florida.

Associations of Buju Banton

On his album Unchained Spirit, he was joined by Stephen Marley and Tim Armstrong.

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