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Buju Banton
One of the most successful reggae acts of all time, Buju Banton is also one of
the most controversial, winning Grammy Awards while also causing outrage for his
lyrics and winding up in prison. Born Mark Anthony Myrie on July 15, 1973, in
Kingston, Jamaica, he adopted the surname Banton in tribute to his hero, the DJ
Burro Banton ('Buju' was a nickname derived from his chubby physique). He first
started performing in outdoor shows and at local dance halls when he was 12,
using the stage name Gargamel and copying the toasting DJ techniques popular at
the time. This led to recording...
