Buju Banton meets Wayne Wonder (1993)

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Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973), professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton, is a Jamaican reggae-dancehall musician. He is considered one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music. Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those in the hip hop, Latin, and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley.
Banton released a number of dancehall singles as early as 1987 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention, the latter becoming the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. That year he also broke the record for No. 1 singles in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley and the Wailers. He signed with the major label Mercury Records and released Voice of Jamaica in 1993. By the mid-1990s, Banton's music became more influenced by his Rastafari faith, as heard on the seminal albums Til Shiloh and Inna Heights.
In 2009, he was arrested on drug-related charges in the United States, his first trial resulting in a hung jury. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. In 2011 he was convicted on the aforementioned criminal charge and was imprisoned in the U.S. until December 2018, whereupon he was released and deported home to Jamaica.
Roger Charles (born 26 July 1972), better known by his stage name Wayne Wonder, is a Jamaican reggae artist. While his early recordings were dancehall and reggae, he later moved towards hip hop and rap. His most popular single is the 2003 hit "No Letting Go".
Wonder was born in Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica. He sang in Sunday school as a child, Wayne attended Camperdown High School in eastern Kingston, and began songwriting at the age of 13, getting a major career break when he was given a regular weekly slot at Metro Media in Allman Town.
He auditioned at Sonic Sounds studio, but while Sly Dunbar was impressed, his touring commitments with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing Wonder. He had more success, however, with King Tubby, who produced his first single, "Long and Lasting Love", in 1985, with two more followings. Wonder's career suffered a setback when Tubby was killed in 1988, and he recorded for several other record producers at Sonic Sound, enjoying a further hit with the Lloyd Dennis-produced "It's Over Now", leading to the release of his first album, One More Chance, although his success in this era was limited.
His fortunes improved when he began working with Dave Kelly, a friend from primary school, who had become a resident sound engineer at Penthouse Studios. The partnership enjoyed a string of hits, starting with "Saddest Day", and they also worked on Wonder's second album, Part 2. His 1990 live performance of Alphaville's "Forever Young" was recorded and later released to Alphaville fans in a limited, cassette-only album entitled History. He toured the UK in 1992 along with other Penthouse stars Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel, and Buju Banton. He also recorded "Bonafide Love (Movie Star)" with Buju Banton, and wrote several early hits for him, including the controversial "Boom Bye Bye". He toured again with Banton in 1994 as part of the Penthouse Showcase. Wonder formed the band Alias along with Kelly, Baby Cham, Frisco Kid, Frankie Sly, and later Entourage.
In 2000, Wonder launched his own record label, Singso, and his 2000 album Da Vibe saw him begin to incorporate hip hop into his sound. He collaborated with several other major artists, including Jason Dalyrimple of Soul for Real, Foxy Brown, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and the move towards hip hop increased with his 2001 album Schizophrenic.
His career really took off internationally when he signed to Atlantic Records, achieving worldwide success with the song "No Letting Go" in 2003. The song is based on the Diwali riddim, which was also used by several other artists that year, such as Sean Paul, Lumidee, and Missy Elliott. The single reached No. 11 in the US and No. 3 in the UK.
"No Letting Go" and the album No Holding Back was a major success on urban radio stations in the US, and this prompted the release of several compilation albums featuring older Wonder material, including Trojan Records' Inna Bashment Style: The Roots Of An Urban Warrior (2005).
A new album, Foreva, was released in 2007. It reached No. 6 on the US Top Reggae Albums chart.
His album My Way was released in December 2012. In October 2014, he featured on the Never Mind the Buzzcocks identity parade.

[@peterreid4435]

Buju was only 20yrs old with such class and style

[@wendellwhite5369]

I remember thinking he was so much older than me, but we were the same age.

[@blqcreativeb9461]

30 years later Buju Sounds exactly the same....wow, 20 here.....50 now bringing the same energy. True to his craft..

[@LeoOReggio]

@@blqcreativeb9461 reality. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@hotnews5667]

No autotones. Natural and sweet vocals

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@@hotnews5667 indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@survivingsicklecell1732]

Buju have one of the most distinguished voices in the dancehall, our icon Buju😘

[@pearlenedavis9393]

Voice sounds like THUNDER to me ♥️

[@Hurton-e4d]

⁵⁵ 4

[@richieqgtm]

And Beres

[@rolloff1218]

Truth is Buju has made it into Jamaica’s hall of fame for the best reggae artist.

[@andreamercurius4652]

For real one of the greatest to me he’s the greatest .

[@catalystrowe9917]

Jamaicans have created great music

[@marvawheeler1521]

Does jamaican really understand the talent that they have always had and still have this place is great and unique ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@martyking2015]

I am always amazed at the marvelous work and professionalism these guys desplayed at a young age. This just amazes. The lyrics and raw talent they desplayed back then is unmatched.

[@chandralloyd2466]

Buju was a big ball of fire when he was young. He's a bigger force of intelligence and spirit now. Nothing can stop this blessing of a man.

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

We love you Buju,,,your voice hasn’t change!! ❤🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@ymcmb_og.09]

That’s an epic performance from the dancehall GOAT 🐐 🫡🤞🔥

[@LeoOReggio]

@@ymcmb_og.09 memorable moments. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@Shysta30]

True facts

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Buju voice is insane 💫

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[@Lee-LeeJohnson-vu9rz]

This is when I fell in love with reggae for the first time in my life... and I have been a big Buju Bonton fan ever since.. I was 16 years old... My first cd ever... My sweet 16 birthday Party. AND HIGH as he'll on Acid.. I'll never forget it. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER. I love Buju Bonton.. He had kept me so safe and saine. THANK YOU.

[@ninawillow2429]

Buju Banton Concert 2024 (Sunrise, FL)

[@PaulRichardson-qv5bs]

We need a Re Union show with these two and others out if the camp from those 90s days

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

Wayne’s voice is still the same,,,it’s so harmonious!!❤

[@LeoOReggio]

@@Blessings-zq2ck indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@lenah4160]

I was amazed back in the day how powerful his voice was coming from much a Small Body person. ❤

[@LeoOReggio]

Indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

So true!!

[@gillesrobinsbienaime7792]

Same voice remains

[@FrankieG63]

If riddims a go slow down, unu can enjoy dem artists fully. A true dat. Watch how dem a grooving! Still the source of inspiration for today. Frankie G from outa Germany a say do.

[@LeoOReggio]

No doubt, FrankieG63. Stay safe, thanks for subscribing.

[@305daballa]

2 of The Best Duo’s Out Of Jamaica

[@81Soundz]

This is how i remember Jamaica....! I love and miss the 90s!

[@nadiatate5758]

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[@tonyhusbands3374]

Love it

[@Funkylover-sl7ew]

Too funny but great performance

[@evonreid7518]

​@@tonyhusbands3374 yuh ❤zzz's

[@jahvaults6500]

Wayne wonder Click suite 😍 I had one in 93 😝

[@witcheroosweet6305]

Phkn genius to have been writing these icons songs at this age

[@Kingmixup-m4z]

You people only like the music but not listening to words, buju was way ahead of his time.

[@LeoOReggio]

@Kingmixup-m4z well said. Thanks for liking and subscribing. Best wishes in 2025.

[@jfmanzoni1026]

It doesn't get any better than this

[@charlenewaugh6058]

Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder ❤ Jamaica 🇯🇲 Icons still ruff up the stage with niceness. Overcomer Show ❤❤

[@LeoOReggio]

@@charlenewaugh6058reggae dancehall icons. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@amosnoir9238]

Blessed. Good times. Nice memories past..

[@rampolful]

Thank you for this, I am blown away and not the noise they make nowadays, respect to undisturbed sound and vocals.

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@BadGirl-tr5by]

BUJU VOICE I LOVE HIM LONG TIME AND HE STILL BUJU HE GET A HARD TIME BUT HE DONT BROCKEN 🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯🐐🥶🚦🚀

[@LeoOReggio]

@@BadGirl-tr5by Jamaican star. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@richardstanislaus7052]

Trip down memory lane.......

[@davescott379]

Remember this night like yesterday

[@GenWikky]

These r the BLUE PRINTS of the #DanceHall vyb; there's an element of this in whatever u're being fed today. Kudos to these LEGENDS

[@LeoOReggio]

@@GenWikky no doubt. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@HamisMjojo]

Wayne wonders golden voice was wow

[@EuroHouseInc]

I loveeee buju 🙈🤗🤭🥰

[@conradaugust1840]

What a performance miss these shows ❤

[@elenadecortes6394]

Wow, first time I see this, what a match, what a performance 🔥🔥🔥

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@phoenixrose6608]

😫😍 MEMORIES!!! Wayne's Shirt 😏 Buju young face, Sound man instrumentals & the vibe 🎉🥰😇 💐 Thanks for uploading 📼 Nuff love manners and respect from London 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇧🇧

[@LeoOReggio]

My pleasure. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@tapiwafidelitymukungwa2009]

Reggae is just great

[@LeoOReggio]

@@tapiwafidelitymukungwa2009 indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@djresqvideomix]

Jah Army represent🔥🔥🔥 it doesn’t get any better than this!

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@@djresqvideomix indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@djresqvideomix]

@@LeoOReggio Thanks for your amazing work and the legacy Leo

[@DeemanS1-2ILL4TV]

Baddest original dancehall channel 👊🏾

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[@DeemanS1-2ILL4TV]

@LeoOReggio no doubt ✊🏾 💯 bless up 👊🏾

[@sincereessence9646]

The soulful rage of his voixe , simply Beautiful

[@LeoOReggio]

@@sincereessence9646 he stands the test of time. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@AbigailMabhiza]

The Music is vibing but the crowd are stunned,that's true powerful Music

[@LeoOReggio]

Indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe and well.

[@celebpromo1]

Both are Talented and gifted ✨💫🔥🔥🔥

[@davescott379]

This is what you called performance

[@azajohnson1848]

Had the pleasure of see n them onstage together...history everytime..respect

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@jahanshadoo6389]

Fi real can't forget these days just start going to Denham town comprehensive high school mad days fi real

[@michaelparker5749]

Wayne Wonder is one of the most underared artist in all of reggae. Don't like this post if I'm wrong

[@LeoOReggio]

@@michaelparker5749indeed. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@MichaelSmith-xb5cp]

I can confirm this. I saw this duo live in Ohio about 8 years on from this early recording... They were more polished by then , but Wayne Wonder was so amazing live in his prime, this was just a top pair, even over Buju/Beenie or BujuBeenie/ Lady Saw...at least for me. Top performers with really strong material.

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@michaell8002]

I saw Buju 1997 Beacon NYC. Amazing

[@LeoOReggio]

@@michaell8002 still relevant. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@Shysta30]

I was there also

[@Shysta30]

I still have the ticket stub

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[@ボブりん-k6p]

オオオーッ！マーダラァー！ハマりました😆！ つか！ワンダーの生歌がヤバスギです～！美味すぎ！ んで・・・ワンダーが着てるシャツのバックプリントもヤバすぎ！

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@fionab0319]

Hands down D best to ever do it.

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@charliereich4535]

Lord Have Mercy. Respetos desde Venezuela para Jamaica. Ustedes estaban muy adelantados en esa época.

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@eddieali]

I Love this concert 💕💕💕

[@racquelbrown6125]

2024 and still the best vibe

[@LeoOReggio]

@@racquelbrown6125 no doubt. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@garyscandling4690]

Til Shiloh will go down in history

[@joanallen7434]

memories just coming back nuff love Wayne

[@MichaelRyan-zt9uu]

The other duo out of Jamaica is buju and beres but big up Wayne wonder

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

Young Buju with the locks and his amazing voice.!!❤️

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@Nobleflex101]

If we have artist singing out against all the killing and violence like this in 2022 i bet things would be turning in a different direction, these were the days when we use to have each others back but unfortunately it's not like that anymore, now listen to the lyrics the youths are dropping nowadays pure evil and destruction on the little island which was once a place where everyone use to celebrate life and it's glory.

[@LeoOReggio]

Well said, MediaSmart tv.

[@lintonthompson5235]

You are a carpenter you hit the nail Directly On the Head.Jah Have Mercy. Love All.

[@habomugishahenry3401]

Much love from Uganda Big up dancehall icons

[@MzSweetSensi]

❤💛💚 wish we could bring back the good ol days.. bless you for another amazing video 😁 🔥🔥🔥

[@bk12dozze88]

Reliquia

[@ImJustGenerallySpeaking05]

❤❤❤❤❤ 💯! Young Lions! True talent displayed! TALENT IS IN U ITS A SECOND NATURE!

[@LeoOReggio]

@@ImJustGenerallySpeaking05 well said. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@Blessings-zq2ck]

These were the good ole days!!! Wish if we could go back in time because I don’t like the new dancehall/reggae style.

[@marksonsiro5978]

Much love from kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ninjackunited6609]

Big up yourself from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@gbk2006]

LEGEND

[@LeoOReggio]

@@gbk2006 no doubt about that. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@joanallen7434]

love yu bro yu in my area Craig town

[@sirhanreid5896]

New respect fi Buju

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@margarettemullings2527]

Noted They Soo F.....k....g Wicked Wow 😘 🥵 👏 Cant Stop Loving Buju Banton 🎵🎵🎵✅⭐ Wayne Wonder 😍😍😍👊💘 Greetings 2 Both👍 RIP ONES GONE BEFORE WE 😍🥵😭😍👏👏👏

[@RasX144]

Yo give thanks big daddy Leo! This footage straight fire! These days we’re good. 🔥🔥🔥❤️💛💚🔥🔥🔥

[@LeoOReggio]

Give thanks for the shout out. Stay safe.

[@thecapricorn11]

great footage! 😎🔥

[@adlemarketing1578]

been ICON...uzeetit?!!

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@adlemarketing1578]

@@LeoOReggio u dun know

[@didi33333]

This was when Buju was nice.

[@marvawheeler1521]

Buju banton can't change he grownup he has to grow up like every one buju is a talented man do you understand great Jamaica for how small this island is ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@didi33333]

@@marvawheeler1521 I know Buju when he was young and have good lyrics. He lived in NY then.

[@annmariebernard6434]

1 Gargamel never a nodder ❤️👑🍫🙏🏿✊🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧 Miles look like Gargamel at this age rest up Miles 😢😢

[@LeoOReggio]

So true. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@cuttyranks5347]

Big times real times

[@danielachorr3782]

Nobody is like him❤❤❤😂

[@khelframpton569]

I wonder what made him chose to sing in that voice cus it was so different at the time an still it is almost like a honey coated cookie monster 😂big up buju my childhood favorite artist

[@LeoOReggio]

@@khelframpton569 redemption time, I hope. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@sadikiwilliams5253]

Like it so much

[@michaelfabulous]

Yes great vibez in 2022

[@AbigailMabhiza]

More!!😊

[@anthonythervil1448]

Classic

[@hailemikael]

Brilliant session,2 a de baddest, not badboys, in the business, even then.

[@shg6460]

Sashaina Gordon here ❤

[@LionsDenTrading393]

legendary

[@andrewkiyingi1857]

Bad buju fi real bad man from yard

[@Badmoney-rm1qj]

Them yah mi watch and wish one ting

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@ChatBubbleTV]

😍🤩#BornForGreatness👑👑👑

[@joanallen7434]

real true love love

[@taharqaheru145]

Real music real dance hall.. These now a days so called DJ we have in Jamaica is some demon,zombie and vampire at the same time..

[@kingwarrior7826]

Facts

[@donovanwilliams29]

Must be talking about tommy lee sparta

[@hailemikael]

Bring it on back.

[@kudzimunetsi6508]

Big up Wayne Wonder.

[@papajahko7121]

WW just nice up the dance 🫡

[@franciscarrington9071]

I.was.their.at.my.gate

[@joanallen7434]

sing it bro can't kill yu tomorrow

[@howardmclennonn8032]

Big up youself

[@tisha2305]

Happy birthday to Gargamel

[@davescott379]

Big up Jones Town, Jungle, Craig Town everytime

[@LuQuan-Jackson]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@murcianity]

Buju is a better singer now..

[@teamgg0204]

This is the show where Terror Fabulous called up Jigsy King…. You have that clip????????

[@LeoOReggio]

I will check, Team GG.

[@donovanwilliams29]

Vintage Buju Banton aka Gargamel

[@kudzimunetsi6508]

Real Gargamel

[@michaelmainamwende9769]

If I can get a golden chance I can do corabo with buju

[@SeanDagg]

Free the man same As ninja onetime

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@virginboi1983]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@barryparrington745]

Thankyou how did I get it sent tome.

[@joanallen7434]

Hi bro big up yu self