Grammy winner, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping artist,
and international reggae legend Buju Banton is set to release his latest
single Madda Badda, produced by J August. This new single, which is a
classic dancehall rhythm mixed with contemporary sounds, highlights the
hardcore dancehall lyricism and flow that brought Buju Banton to
prominence in the 90s.
Madda Badda is released in collaboration with Ghetto Youths
International and Gargamel Music. Scheduled for release Friday June
24th, this exciting new single by Buju Banton is a reminder and a
reclaiming of the dancehall space with the authentic sound and cadence
the genre was popularized for.
The first single to propel Buju into stardom was The Ruler at age 16.
Now several years later, his songs are still making statements. His
debut album Stamina Daddy with title track as the first single in 1992
was his breakout. Followed by hits like Wanna Be Loved, Hills and
Valley, Murderer, Not An Easy Road and many more. Following the success
of his Long Walk To Freedom tour, Buju Banton released his Grammy
nominated album Upside Down in 2020. Hosting twenty tracks, featuring
Stephen Marley, John Legend, Pharrell Williams, and Stefflon Don, press
lauded his return declaring him “A national hero” according to FADER.
Now with the release of this latest single, Madda Badda, Buju Banton
is calling to our collective minds, the dancehall that Jamaica is known
for. This track comes as a respite amid public concerns that the quality
of dancehall music has waned. Not one to make long speeches, Buju has
seemingly responded where it matters most, in song. This complex lyrical
track is masterful not just in its instrumentation, but also the
simplicity of the song structure. With this single Buju Banton is
proving that dancehall songs can be simple and meaningful, dispelling
the idea that artists must compromise one for the other.
