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"Ultimate Collection" (05/01/2001) Reggae Banton, Buju, Hip-O RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Ras Shiloh, Tenor Saw (vocals); Glen Browne (acoustic guitar); Lloyd "Gitsy" Willis (guitar); Dean Fraser (saxophone); Herbert "Herbie" Harris (keyboards, bass); Handel Tucker (keyboards, drums); Paul "Wrong Move" Crossdale (keyboards); Danny "Bassy" (bass); Dave Kelly, Lowell "Sly" Dunbar (programming); Two Friends Crew, Dorette Wisdom, Twiggy, Michelle Jackson (background vocals). Producers include: Donovan Germain, Dave Kelly, Winston Riley, Cell Block Crew, Buju Banton. Compilation producer: Dana G. Smart. Includes liner notes by Chuck Foster. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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"Want It" (07/23/2002) Reggae Banton, Buju, NYC Music

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"Friends For Life" (06/14/2005) Reggae Banton, Buju, VP RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Wayne Wonder, Nadine Sutherland, Fat Joe, Beres Hammond, Sons & Daughters Choir, Sly Dunbar, Sheldon Stewart, Steelie & Clevie, Troyton, Steven "Lenky" Marsden, Robbie Lyn, Mikey Chung, Frank Burt, John Prescod. FRIENDS FOR LIFE was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Though Buju Banton is an undisputed master of dancehall reggae, his vision is expansive enough that he's able to successfully explore other styles in a way that would seem unthinkable or impossible for virtually any other dancehall star. With his second album for the artist-friendly Anti label, FRIENDS FOR LIFE, Banton lets his muse run unfettered. Though there are enough dancehall-oriented tracks here to sate the faithful ("What Am I Gonna Do," "Get it On," "Paid Not Played"), it's fascinating to hear Banton venture into other areas. "All Will Be Fine" is a rootsy, acoustic tune featuring female choral vocals. The romantic "One to One" finds Banton stepping into Gregory Isaacs-like lovers' rock territory. There's even a ska excursion, as he takes on the old ska chestnut "Feeling Groovy" (not the Simon & Garfunkel hit).

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"The Best of Buju Banton" (06/04/2002) Reggae Banton, Buju, Hip-O RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Maxi Priest, Los Pericos, Ras Shiloh. Producers: Donavan Germain, Robert Livingston, Bobby "Digital" Dixon. Compilation producer: Dana G. Smart. Recorded between 1993 & 1997. Includes liner notes by Karyl Walker.

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"The Early Years (90-95)" (05/23/2005) Reggae Banton, Buju, VP RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Heavy D, Nadine Sutherland, Wayne Wonder, Dean Fraser, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dave Kelly. Producers include: Donovan Germain, Winston Riley, Sly Dunbar, Clifton "Specialist" Dillon, Dave Kelly. Engineers include: Andre Tyrell, Dave Kelly, Michael "Coolie" Cooper. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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"Toppa di Top" (04/25/2006) Reggae Banton, Buju, Big Cat Records (USA)Buju Banton's place in the pantheon of dancehall was more than secure by the time TOPPA DI TOP AND DIRTY RHYTHMS was released in 2006. In fact, Banton sings on only two tracks here, with the rest of the album dedicated to other luminaries from the genre, including Elephant Man, Spectacular, Wayne Wonder, and others. Banton's rough and ragged voice kicks off the set with the rousing "Top a Top." And while the style of several of the artists included is closely akin to Banton's own adrenaline-rush, chant-sing delivery, the smooth approach of Pincers and the Middle Eastern-inflected singing of Kiprich add some variety to the mix. TOPPA DI TOP acts as a sampler of contemporary Jamaican dancehall, and as such is certainly worth a listen.

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"Buju & Friends" (05/23/2005) Reggae Banton, Buju, VP RecordsPersonnel include: Buju Banton (vocals); Toots Hibbert (vocals); Marcia Griffiths, Nadine Sutherland, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond.

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"Unchained Spirit" (10/01/2004) Reggae Banton, Buju, Anti (USA)Personnel includes: Buju Banton, Gramps, LMS, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Stephen Marley, Rancid, Wayne Wonder. Producers include: Donovan Germain, Mark Myrie, Tyrone Downie, Stephen Marsden, Tony Kelly.

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"RudeBoys Inna Ghetto" (03/21/2000) Reggae Banton, Buju, Jamaican VibesRUDEBOYS INNA GHETTO features early Buju Banton recordings as well as efforts from five other dancehall DJs, collectively known as Posse. Personnel: Commanche, Johnny P. , Simpleton, Zarro, Buju Banton (vocals).

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"It's All Over" (11/25/2003) Reggae Banton, Buju, Phono (Japan)

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"Inna Heights" (05/23/2005) Reggae Banton, Buju, VP RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Beres Hammond (vocals); Michelle Jackson (spoken vocals); Steven Stanley (keyboards); Twiggy, Dorette Wisdom, Danny Browne, Pam Hall, Juliet Nelson, Jamali (background vocals); Frank Burt, Keith Green, C. Sharp, Steven Marsden, Sly Dunbar, Donald Dennis, O.D., Andrew Thomas, Dean Fraser, Mafia, Fluxy, Wycliffe Johnson, David Cole, Egbert, Robert Browne, Toots Hibbert, Red Rat. Producers: Mark "Buju Banton" Myrie, Donovan German, Danny Browne. Engineers include: Michael Cooper, Steven Stanley, Andre Tyrell. INNA HEIGHTS was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Those who despair that reggae hasn't been the same since the passing of Bob Marley will rejoice when they listen to Buju Banton. Without sounding like an imitation, Banton seems to have derived the most of his stylistic inspiration from Marley. This is melodic reggae with an irresistible beat that's easily accessible to those who might not be hard-core reggae fans, without appearing watered-down or "commercialized." Banton uses '90s technology to carry on Marley's positive-song tradition--there's electronic percussion, but it blends in seamlessly. His voice is a bit similar to Marley's, but is somewhat raspier, and occasionally slips into a rap-influenced dancehall style. Banton even incorporates a bit of dub (echo, reverb and spacy special effects) into his songs, without losing the melodic flow ("My Woman Now"). INNA HEIGHTS will put some bounce into your day.

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"The Early Years (90-95)" (05/23/2005) Reggae Banton, Buju, VP RecordsPersonnel includes: Buju Banton, Heavy D, Nadine Sutherland, Wayne Wonder, Dean Fraser, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dave Kelly. Producers include: Donovan Germain, Winston Riley, Sly Dunbar, Clifton "Specialist" Dillon, Dave Kelly. Engineers include: Andre Tyrell, Dave Kelly, Michael "Coolie" Cooper. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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