Grammy Winner Buju Banton released his new studio album “Upside Down”. His first album in a decade.
Dancehall and reggae fans all over the world have been waiting for a album from Buju since his 2010 “Before Down” album that won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the same time of his arrest that kept him behind bars for 10 years.
Since his return to Jamaica Buju Banton celebrated life and music with The Long Walk For Freedom concert, filling to capacity Kingston National Stadium, with the concert becoming one of the biggest in Jamaican history and launching his world tour.
The Billboard artist has since signed with Roc Nation and released four singles: ‘Steppa’, ‘Trust’, ‘Memories’ featuring Johnny Legend and his most recent release ‘Blessed’.
The awaited album confirms Buju’s powerful delivery and skillful song writing and scores amazing reviews worldwide.
Buju Banton & John Legend “Memories” (Official Audio)
Buju Banton describes with his own words the processes involved in his latest album ‘Upside Down’
“While I seek to highlight the systemic problems around the world, I am aware of the need of preserving dancehall culture along with the real essence that reggae music offers but these are not normal times so things cannot continue as normal,” Buju Banton said in a statement.
“We are the change we seek and it’s our time to cement this thought in the minds of our youth. To open their eyes, thus enabling future generations to continue on a firm path and solid foundation with music doing it’s job as the great healer, teacher, comforter and above all, the restorative force that propels human beings to higher heights.”
As we approach this shift in time, in ages, in the consciousness of man, many things can be said but who is really listening? So much trouble in our world, yet are we aware? The battle lines have been drawn and it’s simple. Good vs. evil.
Watch Buju Banton ‘Blessed’ Official Music Video 2020
I am not here to tell you the side you should be on, rather my offering of music is meant to guide, inspire, uplift, educate and eradicate negativity from the minds of the masses.
We, who have been the political football of many, the economic underdog nations, say no! No more to this upside down system. This one sided view of justice and all the other issues affecting us as a people.
We are the change we seek and it’s our time to cement this thought in the minds of our youth. To open their eyes, thus enabling future generations to continue on a firm path and solid foundation with music doing it’s job as the great healer, teacher, comforter and above all, the restorative force that propels human beings to higher heights.
My gift from Jah to you. Let’s get this UPSIDE DOWN 2020 world right side up.
– Buju Banton
Stream Buju Banton Upside Down Studio Album
Upside Down 2020 Track List
