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Vybz Kartel Sets Sights on Topping Buju Banton’s Record-Breaking U.S. Tour: ‘Yes, I think I will top it’

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has confidently weighed in on whether he could surpass the gross tour earnings of reggae legend Buju Banton. “Not if, it’s when, and yes, I will,” Kartel declared,

17/11/2024

Concerts

Buju Banton Blames Colorism for Underappreciation of His Record-Breaking Tour: “Maybe If I Were a Lighter Hue”

Grammy Award winner reggae singer Buju Banton delivered a passionate address at the launch of his Intimate concert series on November 7, offering sharp insights into Jamaica’s cultural value and the state of

15/11/2024

Concerts

“You Can’t Take Breaks”: Penthouse Records’ Donovan Germain Calls Out Chronixx’s Commitment to Reggae

Penthouse Records founder Donovan Germain believes Chronixx shouldn’t have stepped back from reggae music. Speaking exclusively to WMV, the ‘Til Shiloh producer expressed that while he recognized Chronixx’s potential as a key

08/11/2024

Reggae

Buju Banton Is The New King Of Reggae?

Event promoter and PR agent Ralston Barrett recently crowned Buju Banton the “King of Reggae” — a bold statement considering Bob Marley’s lasting legacy in the genre. Speaking during a TikTok Live

07/11/2024

Culture

Buju Banton at UBS Arena in New York City July 13, 2024.

Caribbean Music Report 2024: Buju Banton Makes History with Highest-Grossing Reggae Tour

Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton’s “The Overcomer Tour” has officially become the highest-grossing solo headlining reggae tour of the 21st century. With an average ticket price of USD$300 across seven arenas

04/11/2024

Caribbean Music Report·Music Report

Buju Banton performs at the UBS Arena in New York City on July 13, 2024 for 19000 people. Image by Tizzy Tokyo

Buju Banton’s The Overcomer Tour at Barclays Center Tickets Listed at J$1.3 Million

Buju Banton is set to make his second New York City appearance in five months, performing on November 17 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as part of his The Overcomer Tour.

03/10/2024

Concerts

Tems Responds To Buju Banton: “Reggae Is Not Afrobeats”

In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Tems responded to Grammy-winning reggae superstar Buju Banton’s criticisms of Afrobeats music, where the Jamaican artist labeled the genre as shallow and lacking substance. On the

03/09/2024

News

Buju Banton and AG Touring Donate $200,000 To Accompong Maroons In Washington D.C.

Buju Banton and AG Touring have donated US$200,000 to the Accompong Maroons in Jamaica. The donation was made at Buju’s The Overcomer Tour at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday August

28/08/2024

Concerts·News

Buju Banton’s Visa Restored by the ‘Higher Ups’

Buju Banton’s visa was restored earlier this year and many legal professionals have since speculated how the the reggae superstar was able to re-enter the U.S. after cocaine conviction. Well, in his

27/08/2024

News

Shaggy says he has been touring since 1993

Interview: American Tour Companies Banking On Reggae’s Entertainment Value—Shaggy Reflects on 30 Years of Touring

“In my case, you have to present it like you’re a selecta—set up your songs. That’s the cheat code”- Shaggy on how he stays entertaining. As multiple hip-hop acts, including Lauryn Hill,

23/08/2024

Concerts

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond “Intimate” Concert Set For New Year’s Weekend

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond return with their Intimate Concert on January 4, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday August 20 via Instagram, by Hammond saying, “Hey family, Saturday Jan. 4th

20/08/2024

Concerts

Buju Banton Says He Made The Most Money As An Independent Artist- “Me A Me Own Boss”

Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. asked Buju Banton, “Which do you prefer: being independent or signed to a major label?” Buju replied, “Independent, man. Now, the most money I ever make in the

16/08/2024

News

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