Buju Banton
Buju Banton is a renowned Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, known for his powerful voice and impactful lyrics that often address social issues. He gained international fame in the 1990s with hits like 'Boom Bye Bye' and 'It’s Not an Easy Road.' After facing legal challenges and serving time in prison, Banton made a significant comeback with his 2020 album 'Upside Down 2020.' His music continues to resonate deeply with fans, and he is recognized for his contributions to reggae music.
Born on Jul 15, 1973 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,171 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| Suriname | 1 | 9.00 | 0.39% | +0% | 586,634 | 2,310 | $4,600 | 18$ |
| Totals | 2 | 3,547,801 | 6,481 | $19,600 | 39$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Suriname:
Buju Banton has released his new album 'Too Too Bad' and is considered one of Jamaica's most influential artists.
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Jamaica:
Buju Banton is preparing for another important chapter in his career as he returns to New York hot on the heels of dropping off a brand new album.
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Jamaica:
Buju Banton is a musician who is currently touring with Squidly Cole.
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Jamaica:
Buju Banton is one of the artists featured in Mr G's upcoming album.
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Jamaica:
Real Rock has been versioned hundreds of times – from Willie Williams’ Armageddon Time and Junior Murvin’s Cool Out Son through to Buju Banton, Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, and beyond.
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Jamaica:
Marcia Griffiths advised Buju Banton during an early studio session, influencing his music career.
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Jamaica:
Buju Banton is part of the dancehall fraternity providing aid to hurricane survivors.
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Jamaica:
On Wednesday, Banton posted a video which went viral condemning the actions of the alleged thieves.
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Jamaica:
Lady Da Flame has performed alongside both gospel and reggae artistes, among them Buju Banton.
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Jamaica:
Buju Banton is featured on Alborosie's previous album, Destiny.
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