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Buju Banton, Protoje and Cocoa Sarai Call for “One World Unite” on New Single “Oh My”
The Grammy and Emmy-winning Cocoa Sarai joins reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Protoje for a socially conscious anthem promoting unity, mental well-being and environmental awareness

Kaboom Editors
Oct 112 min read


Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Chronixx Among Grammy Best Reggae Album Hopefuls
Reggae and dancehall heavyweights including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Protoje and Alkaline, alongside new-generation acts such as Ai Milly, are also among those with projects in consideration. The nominations will be announced on November 16

Kaboom Editors
Oct 83 min read


Kardinal Offishall Enlists Star-Studded Lineup for Firestarter Vol. 2
The Jamaican-Canadian veteran returns with his first album in over a decade, bringing together Buju Banton, Idris Elba, Konshens, T-Pain, Black Thought and more, while “feeling like a brand new artist.”

Kaboom Editors
Sep 272 min read


Valiant, Buju Banton, Lila Iké Among Winners at Caribbean Music Awards 2026
Valiant takes Male Dancehall Artist of the Year, while Buju Banton, Lila Iké, Chronixx, Masicka and Prince Swanny are among the major Dancehall and Reggae winners in Trinidad & Tobago

Kaboom Editors
Sep 231 min read


Supa Dups Praises Shenseea, Talks Buju's Productions and Dancehall’s New Era
Exclusive: The veteran Jamaican producer reflects on working with Buju Banton, calls Shenseea “the biggest standout star of this era,” praises dancehall’s new direction and reveals his renewed passion for DJing
Akeeile Harris
Aug 296 min read


Buju Banton and Kes Named Honorary Grand Marshals for New York Caribbean Carnival
The Jamaican reggae legend and Trinidadian soca star will represent the “One Caribbean” theme at WIADCA’s 59th annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn

Kaboom Editors
Aug 222 min read


Buju Banton Returns to Billboard Reggae Albums as Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 8
The Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall legend earns his 13th career entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with his latest studio album, marking his first appearance since 2020

Kaboom Editors
Jul 281 min read


Review: Buju Banton's Too Too Bad Is an Important Album for Dancehall
Buju Banton finally delivers the authentic dancehall album many hoped for after his return, bringing back the energy and feeling of the genre's golden era with a fresh, modern touch
Akeeile Harris
Jul 183 min read


Buju Banton Returns to His Roots on 13th Studio Album Too Too Bad
The Grammy-winning Jamaican legend taps an acclaimed cast of producers, revisits legendary dancehall riddims, and showcases the commanding style that launched his international career

Kaboom Editors
Jul 172 min read


Buju Banton and King Addies special collab debuts #7 on Apple Music’s Reggae Chart
Grammy-winning reggae icon teams up with legendary Brooklyn-based sound system King Addies for a one-hour Apple Music exclusive, which debuts at No. 7 on the Apple Music Reggae chart ahead of his new album

Kaboom Editors
Jul 122 min read


Buju Banton & Stephen Marley Expand Highly Anticipated UBS Arena Concert Lineup
Reggae icons' July 18 Roots and Rhymes stop adds Skillibeng and Lila Iké to the lineup, while Gramps Morgan joins 12 dates of the tour, ending in New York

Kaboom Editors
Jul 22 min read


Buju Banton Reveals “TOO TOO BAD” Tracklist, Features DJ Khaled, Ari Lennox and More
The Grammy-winning reggae icon assembles an all-star lineup of producers and collaborators ahead of the album's July 17 release

Kaboom Editors
Jun 232 min read


Buju Banton Announces “Too Too Bad” Album, Signals Return to 90s Dancehall Sound
Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has announced his upcoming album Too Too Bad, set for release on July 17, promising fans a “real dancehall ting.”

Kaboom Editors
May 302 min read


Buju Banton Set Headline Yard on The Lawn Music Festival in South Florida
The Grammy-winning reggae legend is set to perform at the second staging of South Florida’s growing Caribbean cultural celebration in Tamarac, with organizers aiming to attract more than 8,000 patrons

Kaboom Editors
May 172 min read


Buju Banton & Stephen Marley Announce ‘Roots and Rhymes’ U.S. Summer Tour
Reggae heavyweights kick off June 17, with Banton set to return to UBS Arena two years after historic sold-out shows at the venue

Kaboom Editors
Apr 151 min read


Buju Banton & Stephen Marley Announce First Joint Performance
Reggae icons to headline joint debut at Pacific Amphitheatre on June 19, as Banton dismisses recent “Murderer” claims tied to Wayne Wonder

Kaboom Editors
Mar 261 min read


Buju Banton Joins Patoranking’s Forthcoming Album on “African Soldier”
Grammy award-winning legend and Nigerian afro-dancehall star unite on a powerful statement of African pride and Black liberation ahead of Patoranking’s fifth studio album. “Having the legendary Buju Banton on this record just complements the entire message,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Mar 112 min read


Vaz Dismisses Buju’s Complaint; Banton Responds, “You’re Making This Political”
Buju Banton’s outcry over alleged stolen relief items triggers immediate investigation as Minister Vaz responds: “the items never left the runway.”

Kaboom Editors
Nov 13, 20252 min read


DJ Khaled Drops Dancehall Dream Team on “You Remind Me” as “A Gift to the World”
Acclaimed American Producer Unites Dancehall Titans for Historic Anthem “You Remind Me”, dropping on Thursday. “This is for unity,” he shared

Kaboom Editors
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Buju Banton Returns to New Jersey After 15 Years with Hard Rock Live Show This September
The Grammy-winning reggae icon returns to New Jersey after over 15 years for a major concert at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, with special guests including Jesse Royal. Following 6 sold-out arena shows, this marks another landmark moment for Banton

Kaboom Editors
Jul 25, 20251 min read
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