He might have been giant
Despite his near sellout of the Trocadero Saturday night, things could have been better for Buju Banton.
The 36-year-old Jamaican roots reggae/dancehall singer and lyricist was once set to follow in Bob Marley’s giant steps. By popularizing dancehall with his innovations of lyrics speaking of social consciousness and his use of live instrumentation throughout the ’90s, Banton should have been massive.
Before converting to Rastafarianism and righteous thinking, Banton was a lightning rod for controversy.