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Buju Banton

1973 - Today

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Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973), known professionally as Buju Banton, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He is 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 several dancehall singles as early as 1987 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 17 in 2024). Buju Banton is the 3,953rd most popular singer (down from 3,442nd in 2024), the 132nd most popular biography from Jamaica (down from 106th in 2019) and the 26th most popular Jamaican Singer.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, Buju Banton ranks 3,953 out of 4,381. Before her are James Blake, Alex Florea, Kizito Mihigo, Martha Wainwright, Foxy Brown, and Camélia Jordana. After her are Tomas Thordarson, Stefan Airapetjan, Andrei Ursu, Tove Styrke, Meek Mill, and Sean Price.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, Buju Banton ranks 1,117. Before her are Sandra Minnert, Masato Fue, Nobuhiro Maeda, Twista, Jalen Rose, and Juwan Howard. After her are Takayuki Yamaguchi, Baby Halder, Andreea Ehritt-Vanc, Maarja Kangro, Tetsuya Okayama, and Santi Vila.

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In Jamaica

Among people born in Jamaica, Buju Banton ranks 132 out of 189. Before her are Aleen Bailey (1980), Michael McDonald (1975), Ian Goodison (1972), Shericka Jackson (1994), Hansle Parchment (1990), and Anthony B (1976). After her are Claudia Rankine (1963), Christopher Williams (1972), Winthrop Graham (1965), Michelle Burgher (1977), Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby (1986), and Chris Gayle (1979).

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Among SINGERS In Jamaica

Among singers born in Jamaica, Buju Banton ranks 26. Before her are Omi (1986), Capleton (1967), Sizzla (1976), Heavy D (1967), Shabba Ranks (1966), and Barrington Levy (1964). After her are Bounty Killer (1972), Beenie Man (1973), Elephant Man (1975), and Skip Marley (1996).

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