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

Buju Banton and King Addies land Top 10 Apple Music Reggae Chart debut (Photo: Jamie Crawford-Walker)

One week ahead of the release of his highly anticipated 13th studio album, Grammy-winning Reggae legend Buju Banton is celebrating his sound system roots with “Worries In Di Dance”, an officially released mixtape in collaboration with legendary King Addies, America's No. 1 sound system.

Mixed by fourth-generation King Addies selector King Pin, the 1-hour musical journey officially dropped exclusively on Apple Music on July 10th, and debuted at No. 7 on the platform’s Reggae chart. "Buju became a brother while becoming a multi-generational reggae and dancehall pillar and prolific legend. It's nice to hear him return to his roots with this new album. It's both a pleasure and an honor to celebrate his greatness and King Addies' legacy on this mix," said Fada Eton, legendary owner of King Addies.

Banton has built a devoted fan base in America's Dancehall scene through close relationships with influential sound systems, making the collaboration a fitting tribute to Jamaican Sound System Culture. Explaining why a sound system mixtape was an essential part of the album rollout, Banton said, "Dancehall sound systems are the heartbeat of the ghetto, of which I am a byproduct. Therefore, as an ambassador, it is my duty to petition for them globally.

This was essential to and for my album rollout." Banton’s full “Too Too Bad” album is highly anticipated and slated for global release on July 17th on the iconic VP Records label.