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The once controversial Buju Banton, vilified for his anti-homosexual sentiments on his early single "Boom Bye Bye" and for his typically violent and slack dancehall, artistically turned the corner in 1995 with the release of the conscious and wistful Til Shiloh. The follow-up in 1998, Inna Heights, was equally spiritual and devoid of negativity. The third installment in this awakening is Unchained Spirit, released in September of 2000: a vital and rhythmic mix of homegrown Jamaican philosophy, biblical harmonizing, and just plain eerie dancehall. Banton sets the album off with a slow chant of "Psalm 23," giving the album a spiritual center with which the rest radiates. The stunning duet with the silk-throated Luciano, "We'll Be Alright," is simply a beautiful song as is "Pull It Up," Banton's duet with elder dancehall crooner Beres Hammond. Political and social themes abound in tracks like "Sudan," "Law & Order," and "Guns & Bombs," but, to round things off a bit, Banton returns to his roots with an ode to the females, "Women Dem Phat." There is even an ambitious experimental collaboration with ska-punk band Rancid on "No More Misty Days." While not without its dull moments, this album favors heavy rotation. Banton's vocal ability is filled with depth and soulful texture that invite the listener to accompany him on his spiritual journey. His music speaks to enlightenment and wisdom and appeals to peace and positivity. Banton is the rare contemporary artist who uses his medium to uplift with messages of love, peace, and justice. The chorus from "Pull It Up" encapsulates this listening experience: "Pull up da vibes that you're playing/Can you play some more?" Yes Banton, please play some more.
© M.F. DiBella /TiVo
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Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music /Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music /Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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S. Marsden, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Lms, FeaturedArtist - M. Heritage, Writer - D. Germain, Writer - Denroy Music Inc./Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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S. Marsden, Writer - Luciano, FeaturedArtist - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - D. Dennis, Writer - M. Miller, Writer - D. Germain, Writer - J. McClymont, Writer - P. Crosdale, Writer - The Royalty Network, MusicPublisher - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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C. Dodd, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Jamrec music, MusicPublisher - Humayne Music, MusicPublisher - Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - H.B. Hammond, Writer
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S. Marsden, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - D. Germain, Writer - Germain Music /Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
C. Dodd, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Jamrec music, MusicPublisher - Germain Music/ Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music /Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - S. Marley, Writer - Germain Music /Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - ZNST, MusicPublisher
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D. Frazer, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - D. Dennis, Writer - M. Miller, Writer - D. Germain, Writer - P. Crosdale, Writer - Dubplate Music, MusicPublisher - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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A. Kelly, Writer - S. Marsden, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Universal - Songs Of Polygram Int. Inc./Tony Kelly Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Greensleeve Publishing Ltd./Polygram Music, MusicPublisher
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A. Kelly, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Universal - Songs Of Polygram Int. Inc./Tony Kelly Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
Buju Banton, MainArtist - T. Armstrong, Writer - B. Banton, Writer - L. Frederiksen, Writer - I Want To Go Where The Action Is Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Polygram Intl. Inc/Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
C. Dodd, Writer - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Jamrec music, MusicPublisher - Humayne Music, MusicPublisher - Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - H.B. Hammond, Writer
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
V. Charles, Writer - S. Marsden, Writer - Unknown, MusicPublisher - Buju Banton, MainArtist - M. Myrie, Writer - Germain Music/Gargamel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Madhouse - EMI Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Anti Inc 1999 Anti Inc.
Album review
The once controversial Buju Banton, vilified for his anti-homosexual sentiments on his early single "Boom Bye Bye" and for his typically violent and slack dancehall, artistically turned the corner in 1995 with the release of the conscious and wistful Til Shiloh. The follow-up in 1998, Inna Heights, was equally spiritual and devoid of negativity. The third installment in this awakening is Unchained Spirit, released in September of 2000: a vital and rhythmic mix of homegrown Jamaican philosophy, biblical harmonizing, and just plain eerie dancehall. Banton sets the album off with a slow chant of "Psalm 23," giving the album a spiritual center with which the rest radiates. The stunning duet with the silk-throated Luciano, "We'll Be Alright," is simply a beautiful song as is "Pull It Up," Banton's duet with elder dancehall crooner Beres Hammond. Political and social themes abound in tracks like "Sudan," "Law & Order," and "Guns & Bombs," but, to round things off a bit, Banton returns to his roots with an ode to the females, "Women Dem Phat." There is even an ambitious experimental collaboration with ska-punk band Rancid on "No More Misty Days." While not without its dull moments, this album favors heavy rotation. Banton's vocal ability is filled with depth and soulful texture that invite the listener to accompany him on his spiritual journey. His music speaks to enlightenment and wisdom and appeals to peace and positivity. Banton is the rare contemporary artist who uses his medium to uplift with messages of love, peace, and justice. The chorus from "Pull It Up" encapsulates this listening experience: "Pull up da vibes that you're playing/Can you play some more?" Yes Banton, please play some more.
© M.F. DiBella /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:03:54
- Main artists: Buju Banton
- Label: Anti - Epitaph
- Genre: World Reggae
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