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. Name: Buju Banton. Age: 45 years old.
Height: 6ft 2in (188 cm). Occupation: Deejay. Net Worth: US $2 Million.
Status: Alive ORIGIN Buju Banton is a Jamaican dancehall/reggae deejay. His discography include Voice of Jamaica (1993), ‘Til Shiloh (1995), Unchained Spirit (2000) and Friends for Life (2003). He won Grammy Awards for the albums Rasta Got Soul (2009) and Before the Dawn (2010). As for collaboration, he’s worked with Stephen Marley, Busta Rhymes and Trey Songz among others. Banton drew negative criticism for the song “Boom Bye Bye”, which supported violence against gays.
In 2011, he was convicted on drug charges and sentenced to 10 years behind bars. Banton was born Mark Anthony Myrie on July 15, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica. One of 15 children, he was raised by parents Benjamin and Merlene in the neighborhood of Salt Lane. CAREER Myrie began his music career in the late 1980s.
He initially performed under the stage name Gargamel. The name “Banton” pays tribute to fellow deejay Burro Banton. As for “Buju”, that nickname was given to him by his mother. Buju Banton’s first single “The Ruler” was released in 1987. It was produced by Robert French. His debut studio album, Stamina Daddy, followed in October 1992. It was released on the VP Records label.
His debut featured production from Mafia & Fluxy, Winston Riley and Steely & Clevie. The album was repackaged and released as Quick (1998). Banton’s second album, Mr. Mention, was released in 1993 by Penthouse Records.
It included songs like “Batty Rider”, “Love Me Brownin”, “Love Black Woman” and “Bonafide Love” with Wayne Wonder. His third album, Voice of Jamaica (1993), earned him a spot on the Billboard 200 charts. The album was released by Mercury Records. It featured guest vocals from Busta Rhymes, Tony Rebel, Wayne Wonder and Beres Hammond. Banton’s next full-length project, ‘Til Shiloh, arrived in July 1995. It marked a turning point in his career due to his new found Rastafari faith. The album charted at #2 on the Top Reggae charts and #148 on the Billboard 200.
It was supported by the singles “Champion” and “Untold Stories.” Irish musician released a cover to “Untold Stories” on her album Throw Down Your Arms (2005). Banton’s follow-up albums include Inna Heights (1997), Unchained Spirit (2000), Friends for Life (2003), Too Bad (2006) and Rasta Got Soul (2009).
The latter won the 2009 Grammy Award for best reggae album. Banton created some buzz with his 2007 single “Driver A”, which peaked at #75 on the Top R&B chart.
His latest album, Before the Dawn, was released in 2010 by VP Records. It earned him his second Grammy Award for best reggae album. PERSONAL Buju Banton is 6ft 2in tall and he’s of Jamaican (Maroons) ancestry. He has long dreads and he’s of Rastafari faith.
His net worth is estimated at $2 million. The deejay reportedly owns homes in Jamaica and Florida, United States.
Banton has been romantically linked to Lorna Strachan and Nina Atala. He has 15 children, including Markus, Jahazeil, Shadai, Jahleel and Jodian Myrie. Banton was arrested in December 2009 in Miami, Florida, United States. He was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession of cocaine. The deejay was held in the Pinellas County Jail until his trial.
His September 2009 trial, which lasted 6 days, ended in a mistrial. He was released the following month on bond.
Despite jury misconduct, Banton was found guilty on February 22, 2011. He was sentenced to 10 years in a U.S. Prison for cocaine trafficking. Banton waived his right to an appeal. He’s slated for release December 8, 2018.
Photo By U.S. Marshals Service Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Legendary reggae artist Buju Banton was released from prison after serving seven years in a federal facility in Georgia on Friday, Dec. The Jamaican singer was convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 10 years for drug and gun charges in a Florida bust in 2009. His sentence was later reduced to seven, but the Grammy-award winning artist’s absence in the music industry was strongly felt in the reggae music community. He was released from prison — one day early — and accepted voluntarily deportation back to Jamaica where many of his fans awaited him at the Norman Manley International Airport. Buju Banton recently released a statement explaining that his main focus upon his release is his music. “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I feel the need to stress that my only desire going forward is peace and love.
I only want to be associated with my craft. Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of my music. I just want to continue making music, which I’ve devoted my life to. I look forward to the opportunity to say a personal thanks to my fans and everyone who supported me,” Buju said. Ephraim Martin of the IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards), Chicago Music Awards, African/Caribbean International Festival and the JSVFest wished Buju all the best. “Buju is now home in Jamaica, after serving a lengthy time in the penal system. He paid a price, he achieved a lot (academically), and now that he is out, he is poised to be a powerful leader in the area of music and culture, “ he said.
The 45-year-old father of five, born Mark Anthony Myrie in Kingston, Jamaica, rose to stardom in the early 90s with several dancehall hits. Known for chart toppers like “Bogle,” “Champion,” and “Wanna Be Loved,” the Rastafarian was also popular for his roots reggae songs that often celebrate black pride, spirituality, and the African Diaspora. While most of his songs brought him increased notoriety in the dancehall and global music scenes, he drew a lot of controversy for the song, “Boom Bye Bye,” which was criticized for being a violently homophobic track. The last album Buju Banton released before beginning his prison sentence was titled, “Before the Dawn.” It won him a Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2011. Now that he is free, he is expected to release new music next year. His Long Walk to Freedom Tour is still being finalized, with the first show taking place in Jamaica next Spring. Enter your comment below Name: Neighborhood: By submitting this comment, you agree to the following terms: You agree that you, and not CaribbeanLifeNews.com or its affiliates, are fully responsible for the content that you post.
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