Buju Banton On Rastafari, Bob Marley, Overcoming Jail, Iconic Dancehall Career & More | Drink Champs

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  • @ogcookshopllc.
    @ogcookshopllc. 4 місяці тому +2386

    As a Haitian man wen he said don’t bow Haiti we are standing with you brought me to tears

    • @iammelanin75
      @iammelanin75 4 місяці тому +137

      As a Haitian, I felt that one as well. L’Union Fait La Force 💯✊🏾💪🏾 🇭🇹

    • @maswifekontdefe8137
      @maswifekontdefe8137 4 місяці тому +78

      ME TOO BRO. I HAVE A SONG TITLED “DON’T CRY FOR ME HAITI” COMING OUT SOON

    • @Ripah
      @Ripah 4 місяці тому +139

      As a Jamaican I feel the same way Buju Feels 🇯🇲🇭🇹

    • @dominichalstead8843
      @dominichalstead8843 4 місяці тому +100

      As another Jamaican real ones stand with y’all ✊🏾

    • @BlackEducationRadio
      @BlackEducationRadio 4 місяці тому +92

      The connection is the Maroons of Jamaica and Haiti black unity i hope the right people see this

  • @DjTech-232
    @DjTech-232 4 місяці тому +1957

    The way Jamaicans use to sing about the liberation and uplifting of Africa, when I was a kid growing up in Africa I used to think Jamaica was a country in Africa, until I grew up and learn geography I learn it’s in the Caribbean. Much respect to Jamaica ✊🏾

  • @bondedbymuzik
    @bondedbymuzik 4 місяці тому +923

    Buju is both a humble student and teacher of the culture at the same time.

    • @TheLostSoulsInitiative
      @TheLostSoulsInitiative 4 місяці тому +1

      💯👌❤️

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity 4 місяці тому +2

      Blessings forever, beautiful GOD loves you forever, and Jesus loves you too forever. Teach everyone you know and don't know 😊

    • @N0f3r716
      @N0f3r716 4 місяці тому +7

      He also has the rebel spirit from Africa

    • @kiddoutlaw600
      @kiddoutlaw600 4 місяці тому

      Exactly

    • @thdoom81
      @thdoom81 4 місяці тому +3

      @@N0f3r716 no he doesn't

  • @ptrgrgry
    @ptrgrgry 3 місяці тому +46

    As a Jamaican in Kingston we don’t appreciate him enough! We see him on the streets, driving, doing his thing and don’t realize how profound he is! Respect Buju!!!

  • @kedamawi2425
    @kedamawi2425 4 місяці тому +2855

    This episode is not drink champs, it’s knowledge champs! Bless up Buju Banton!

  • @Zoeboy03
    @Zoeboy03 4 місяці тому +781

    As a Haitian man…when he spoke bout Haiti ain’t gon lie it brought me to tears.
    Respect my brother 👊🏽

    • @ItsKells
      @ItsKells 4 місяці тому +19

      I got goosebumps 😭 🇯🇲❤🇭🇹

    • @KieranRenee
      @KieranRenee 4 місяці тому +27

      I am African American and it brought me to tears. I love my skin folk in Haiti. God bless you from the deepest parts of my heart.
      Big up to the diaspora 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

    • @marieaujulme6043
      @marieaujulme6043 4 місяці тому +8

      It bout me to tears to 😢

    • @johnwilliams983
      @johnwilliams983 4 місяці тому +11

      Salute ... 🇯🇲 ❤ 🇭🇹

    • @lamarwilliams5936
      @lamarwilliams5936 4 місяці тому +14

      Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to all Haitian 🇭🇹 people. A new beginning is coming, some will be rewarded, and some will be punished. Hold the faith

  • @BeingCamille
    @BeingCamille 4 місяці тому +583

    The fact that i have not seen one negative comment brings me so much joy. Im so happy to be Jamaican who loves Africa. Im rooting for all of us

    • @willdiaz5373
      @willdiaz5373 4 місяці тому +9

      We are the same african and jamaican I'm from Africa leaving in Pennsylvania

    • @willdiaz5373
      @willdiaz5373 4 місяці тому +2

      I would like to marry a jamaican woman but they not living around me here in Pennsylvania

    • @yezzerskii3166
      @yezzerskii3166 4 місяці тому +1

      Big up to u luv! From NY 💪🏾

    • @reallifedialogue
      @reallifedialogue 4 місяці тому

      ​@@willdiaz5373 come to Jamaica

    • @russianmafia2820
      @russianmafia2820 4 місяці тому +3

      🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯🫡

  • @markspence5772
    @markspence5772 4 місяці тому +79

    Buju is well read, confident, and super intelligent w/ a level of seriousness / consciousness about himself.

  • @teejack8108
    @teejack8108 4 місяці тому +321

    This is the closest we're going to get to a Bob Marley conscious interview. Just gems after gems after gems. Big up yuself Mr. Buju Banton. 🇯🇲👑🙏🏽

    • @Mannyroots7
      @Mannyroots7 4 місяці тому +5

      Go see an Interview of Vaughn Benjamin from the legendary band called midnite . Not taking away anything from this .

    • @SteamaTv
      @SteamaTv 3 місяці тому

      Dont know who is that ​@@Mannyroots7

    • @KaKA-mt2ei
      @KaKA-mt2ei 3 місяці тому +6

      You’re crazy, you need to listen to sizzler, you don’t know Jamaica

    • @colinroach7815
      @colinroach7815 3 місяці тому +1

      You now have interviews with reggae artistes to watch.

    • @irasthel638
      @irasthel638 2 місяці тому +1

      It seems his only understanding of African music is through the prism of those who sing in a colonial language. There’s more to African music that Afro Beat. Afro Beat is a genre, just like you could say of the slackness of the 80s. There a revolutionary & inspirational singers in Africa, but Buju will never know because he listens to mainstream, popular music. The most inspirational musicians in Zimbabwe are Thomas Mapfumo & Oliver Mutukudzi, but Buju does know these guys because they don’t sing in English or French. Guys, wise up. Besides, Africa has moved on, Africans are also entitled to some bit of fun.

  • @Selecta-X
    @Selecta-X 4 місяці тому +934

    As a Jamaican, I never knew I'd ever see Buju on Drink Champs! Big up Gargamel!

    • @hbkc83
      @hbkc83 4 місяці тому +12

      It's such a surreal thing.... Worth every second of watching

    • @courtneycriss9045
      @courtneycriss9045 4 місяці тому +6

      As a Jamaican Drink Champs is nothing special

    • @saikousolly8684
      @saikousolly8684 4 місяці тому +1

      Real talk

    • @RonaldJames-eo2hc
      @RonaldJames-eo2hc 4 місяці тому +6

      Real talk. I love Jamaican music. Now they gotta get Supercat & Bounty Killer on Drinks Champ

    • @malikmartin
      @malikmartin 4 місяці тому +3

      Much need episode. Give thanks!

  • @ShaneraMckay
    @ShaneraMckay 4 місяці тому +474

    When he told 🇭🇹 do not to bow keep fighting, I am not even a haitian, but I felt that...

    • @anyasodokingsley5156
      @anyasodokingsley5156 4 місяці тому +8

      That's igbos spirit we don't bow

    • @ayiticheri7277
      @ayiticheri7277 3 місяці тому +2

      💯💪🏿💪🏿🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

    • @bien-aimeherneceau5403
      @bien-aimeherneceau5403 3 місяці тому +3

      Since he says it, everyone now could realize that we're Haitian never stop fighting even though there's Judas around us. Big up Buju!

  • @KO-xp6bw
    @KO-xp6bw 4 місяці тому +96

    When Buju said, next time gimme some flowers to plant so they can grow made me laugh hysterically. As a Nigerian and west African, I'm so proud to say Jamaicans are our direct "distant relatives" considering how our ancestors were sold as slaves to the Carribean islands. Nuff respect Buju for this impactful and knowledgeable interview and i grew up on uplifting music like yours, Bob Marley, Peter Touch, Krs One, Dead Prez etc...

    • @21Notabot
      @21Notabot 3 місяці тому

      Dig deep and read WHERE they were shipped from….Not Africa I’ll tell you that

    • @Glo_up576
      @Glo_up576 3 місяці тому

      @@21Notabot Where frm then ??

    • @gracetennant4982
      @gracetennant4982 2 місяці тому

      ​@@21Notabotplease read about the Transatlantic Slave Trade

  • @Jay_R_Lagerfeld
    @Jay_R_Lagerfeld 4 місяці тому +593

    This is so fuxkinggggg EPICCCC. I ain't never heard Buju talk this long his whole career. Thank you Drink Champs!!!!!

  • @Glendon-f1m
    @Glendon-f1m 4 місяці тому +630

    Buju banton is not just a musician.
    He inspire by Jah almighty.
    To teach and educate. The people who is not privileged to understand the real balance of the dynamics of life and its entirety .
    Real intellectual legend

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity 4 місяці тому +9

      Blessings forever, beautiful GOD loves you forever, and Jesus loves you too forever. Teach everyone you know and don't know

    • @backseatbully
      @backseatbully 4 місяці тому

      It’s not Buju. It’s Rastafari. Buju is the finger pointing to the moon on some Bruce Lee energies

    • @JL-nk1pc
      @JL-nk1pc 4 місяці тому

      God is a myth

    • @BigDonTV33
      @BigDonTV33 4 місяці тому

      @@ChargersCitywake up there is no god , it’s all your imagination

    • @jahmeshasimmons
      @jahmeshasimmons 4 місяці тому

      Y'all disbelievers need to shut your mouths. There is ONE Creator. The Holy One of Israel. ELOHIM of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob or Yacob. Father of the real twelve tribes of Israel. Including the tribe of JUDAH/YAHUDAH. He is NOT a trinity. Go read Isaiah 43:10,11 and Deuteronomy 28:1-68. HalleluYAH. So-called Black people need to REPENT. AND START TO KEEP THE LAWS OF THE TORAH. BIBLICAL CURSES AND BLOODLINE DOES NOT LIE. Selah 🤎🖤🌍

  • @achatwithdaron
    @achatwithdaron 4 місяці тому +378

    With the outmost respect, I paused for a moment, just to mentally acknowledged how profound and knowledgeable Buju is. This man is beyond intelligent! He had a captivating way of telling “Untold Stories”.

    • @nanadoctrove5590
      @nanadoctrove5590 4 місяці тому +7

      My sentiments exactly

    • @ericg9858
      @ericg9858 4 місяці тому +6

      Great album “Untold Stories”

    • @nopsonmarcellus5495
      @nopsonmarcellus5495 4 місяці тому +3

      Fax

    • @krissy9128
      @krissy9128 4 місяці тому +8

      Also proud of him for getting his masters in business management (music). He knows how to get around all the crooks in the business.

    • @tamzyl1250
      @tamzyl1250 4 місяці тому +2

      I agree, it’s amazing what a free heart and mind can do. 🙏🏾

  • @Calliethegermanshepherd5
    @Calliethegermanshepherd5 4 місяці тому +30

    I want the young artist to take note, it’s not only knows how to write music , how to dance , you need to know your culture,your roots,your history to educate the new next generation like the King Buju Banton .
    The greatest interview ever
    So proud of you .🇯🇲🇭🇹❤❤❤❤

  • @racheal2036
    @racheal2036 4 місяці тому +667

    "Music is never disposable. The artists are disposable."

  • @tonyb1450
    @tonyb1450 4 місяці тому +230

    I flew to Jamaica for the Concert at the National Stadium. Best money I ever spent

    • @DonnyW232
      @DonnyW232 4 місяці тому +5

      Facts! What an experience.

  • @ElevateYourExistence8979
    @ElevateYourExistence8979 4 місяці тому +154

    Nobody was ready for how profound this interview was going to be. What a man!!

    • @untuchablemizz1
      @untuchablemizz1 3 місяці тому +2

      Trust and believe, i clicked it because i knew this is what it would be!

  • @stephaneog3977
    @stephaneog3977 4 місяці тому +32

    This man is very captivating. No matter the fame and how many U.S visas he was granted he is still true and proud of his Jamaican heritage culture and accent.
    He is true to himself and didn't feel the need to become a thing that he is not.
    This is a proof of strong personality and identity.

  • @damianwashington6072
    @damianwashington6072 4 місяці тому +225

    Buju said..." u can't become something your not. .bcuz ur gonna go back to being who you were." Barz

    • @bigdawg3305
      @bigdawg3305 3 місяці тому +2

      Exactly 💯Like Marcus Garvey said The man who do not know their own culture it's like a tree without roots.

  • @dvryl1349
    @dvryl1349 4 місяці тому +246

    growing up in Trinidad, i had the pleasure and honor of seeing Buju live on stage many times. Seeing him here healthy and alive warms my soul. long Live Gargamel.

    • @MaurisaFrancis
      @MaurisaFrancis 4 місяці тому +3

      Same here, buju is unique

    • @kurlenejohn5463
      @kurlenejohn5463 4 місяці тому +6

      ❤ 🇹🇹 Trinidad ❤️ & Tobago embraces the Reggae and dancehall culture 💿 💿 🎤 🎤 🎙 🎤 🎙 🔊 and it is the second ❤ 🏠 🛖 HOME❤ to all the big Jamaican artists ❤ 🇯🇲 who have graced the island 🏝 many, many times & love the love, the culture and reception from the Trinidad 🇹🇹& Tobago people....
      💿 🔊 Long LIVE Music 🎶 🎵 ♥️ 💿 🎹 🎼 musically & spiritually ♥️ lights ✨️!

  • @enixon800
    @enixon800 4 місяці тому +251

    By far the most fulfilling 2 hours of black entertainment ever produced. Wonderful to see Buju giving God praise and recognize that we all are servants of the most high. Stay blessed my brother.

  • @aliasaiia
    @aliasaiia 4 місяці тому +30

    Buju Banton has taken the time to study his history and culture and it shows in the most natural, fun and humble way when he speaks, great qualities of a teacher! Such an amazing interview, his energy is unmatched!

    • @cardiacattack2330
      @cardiacattack2330 4 місяці тому +1

      U are wise.

    • @taq1238
      @taq1238 3 місяці тому +2

      He is a true Rastaman. This how they are.

  • @JaeTrendzBeatz
    @JaeTrendzBeatz 4 місяці тому +694

    Every Jamaicans gather here, this interview is legendary it will be the biggest DRINK CHAMPS interview 🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂🇨🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯💯💯

    • @saskelee
      @saskelee 4 місяці тому +12

      we here man

    • @saphire2214
      @saphire2214 4 місяці тому +14

      We Deh Yah! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @Iamshay.matt876
      @Iamshay.matt876 4 місяці тому +9

      Yuh don kno🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤

    • @trishag.971
      @trishag.971 4 місяці тому +6

      Bap bap ...🙋🏾‍♀️mi present

    • @Van1981-xf4vh
      @Van1981-xf4vh 4 місяці тому +4

      Wi deh yeh....

  • @wildroserosezzz
    @wildroserosezzz 4 місяці тому +250

    Who watched this and went straight to buju album to listen....be strong hold a firm meditation, one day things must get better ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Shysta30
      @Shysta30 4 місяці тому +4

      One of my favorite.

    • @wildroserosezzz
      @wildroserosezzz 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@Shysta30everyone actually can relate.

    • @kingley-wn8mp
      @kingley-wn8mp 4 місяці тому +1

      Big tune

    • @HDC-q5w
      @HDC-q5w 4 місяці тому

      I grew up listening buju my favorite is destiny and I know the east is the best propaganda they spread tongues will have to confess" .. that His imperial Majesty Haile sellasie is God in the flesh that sat on the throne of David and Solomon. The True God of zion

    • @ABoriginalMINDSET
      @ABoriginalMINDSET 4 місяці тому +1

      As u remind me of that track, I'm going straight back to that after this ❤ Love

  • @alexkamundia1244
    @alexkamundia1244 4 місяці тому +176

    Coming from Kenya. So fascinated how Buju is in tune with the current happenings. In Buju’s words “The voice of the people is the voice of God”. 🇰🇪Man’s a living legend!!

    • @isaacgatheru6846
      @isaacgatheru6846 4 місяці тому +2

      +254

    • @Gattiboy
      @Gattiboy 4 місяці тому

      Yessir 🫡

    • @SactoKevin
      @SactoKevin 4 місяці тому

      One up 254 from California

    • @thdoom81
      @thdoom81 4 місяці тому

      LOL...did you hear what he said about afrobeats

    • @mr.i5310
      @mr.i5310 4 місяці тому +5

      ​@@thdoom81afrobeats is from Nigeria,Kenyans don't care...we have genge

  • @tinaperry2625
    @tinaperry2625 4 місяці тому +20

    Was I the only one who watched the whole thing and paused when I had to leave the screen. This was addicting like Soap Opera 😂❣️🔥🇯🇲

  • @IslandWorks-ky6tr
    @IslandWorks-ky6tr 4 місяці тому +410

    This is one of the realest interviews on any platform across social media. Buju is indeed a legend among legends. Raspect and Honors!

    • @monsieurguru9901
      @monsieurguru9901 4 місяці тому +2

      Some how Kanye will get more views

    • @Anju876
      @Anju876 4 місяці тому

      @@monsieurguru9901 I was thinking the same thing. The consumers of this type of content are so dumbed down, that if it ain't something scandalous or some wild shit, they can't consume it. Never mind the attention span issue. That man was dropping gems that nore couldn't even reply to and alot of rappers would want to say but they can't. They had better stay in their lane collect a check and play nice or else massa will snatch the bling they cherish so much and blackball them.

  • @B1gChuck35
    @B1gChuck35 4 місяці тому +207

    Nore was not ready for this interview. Buju blew his mind. It was deep and knowledgeable

    • @donnabeckford902
      @donnabeckford902 4 місяці тому +19

      He surely did not fully prepare himself or research before the interview.

    • @kalifa-afiaaugustus7076
      @kalifa-afiaaugustus7076 4 місяці тому +6

      Indeed.

    • @reggaenix
      @reggaenix 4 місяці тому +10

      Cause Dem tink Dem know dancehall/reggae.....a just listen Dem listen it....naav a clue! Bout nuttn! 🥴

    • @imastarsab
      @imastarsab 4 місяці тому +13

      Bless Nore x no level of preparation could’ve prepared him for this interview. He is a good interviewer but Buju is a different level spiritually and intellectually 💫

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +1

      Straight

  • @kwright450
    @kwright450 4 місяці тому +207

    My parents are from Jamaica. My sister and I were not born in Jamaica. However, my father made it his duty to take us to Jamaica every summer. We had and always have a great time. Love my Jamaican people and culture.

    • @lovejones1897
      @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому +8

      I went every summer with my cousins. I am definitely taking my kids next year to see their roots

    • @saltibusneddy
      @saltibusneddy 4 місяці тому +9

      I'm from st lucia 🇱🇨 based in the US and I take my kids every year. Have to know your roots and culture

    • @michaelsmith-ws2mb
      @michaelsmith-ws2mb 4 місяці тому +12

      Sounds expensive, son of Jamaican immigrants here and they sent me and my brother. back every other summer to ja from 8 y/ o to about 15. Went many times as a baby up to 5. I just got bac from my cousins wedding in ja. . It’s still a mess because of the hurricane. But they are getting it back together. God bless Jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @dbest1831
      @dbest1831 4 місяці тому +1

      @@michaelsmith-ws2mbexpensive is having them kids during summer break. 😂 I’m first generation American as well 🇬🇾 🇧🇧

    • @ReMona_Santania
      @ReMona_Santania 4 місяці тому

      but still... If yuh cyah seh bomboclaat wit out accent.... u a no Jamaican🤫

  • @iscreamluv
    @iscreamluv 4 місяці тому +448

    Man ! BUJU SPEAKS WITH POWER , AND FUNNY AT THE SAME TIME 😅😂

    • @DeeMaxum
      @DeeMaxum 4 місяці тому +12

      Godly elements

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity 4 місяці тому +1

      Blessings forever, beautiful GOD loves you forever, and Jesus loves you too forever. Teach everyone you know and don't know

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity 4 місяці тому

      Blessings forever, beautiful GOD loves you forever, and Jesus loves you too forever. Teach everyone you know and don't know

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 2 місяці тому

      Yup. Reminds me of my grandfather. Old school Jamaican men.

  • @Genolexis
    @Genolexis 4 місяці тому +142

    This man brought me to tears. I’ve never heard someone so great talk so well about Haiti. God bless you Buju ❤️🇭🇹

    • @reginasmith6276
      @reginasmith6276 4 місяці тому +6

      This man here to liberate the people

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +3

      What are you saying!?!? Guyanese women Love Haitian man.

    • @RaineSim
      @RaineSim 4 місяці тому +12

      Many of us in Jamaica share Buju's sentiments of Haiti🇭🇹 May you overcome the unrest you're currently going through... God be with Haiti❤ One Love🇯🇲

  • @jairzenhobailey8385
    @jairzenhobailey8385 4 місяці тому +170

    "Haiti Do Not Bow, Haiti Keep Standing Up, We are Standing With You!"

  • @kelsiegamboa829
    @kelsiegamboa829 3 місяці тому +7

    As a Belizean woman that loves reggae music i thank drink champs for giving Buju his flowers 🌹🌺.. he deserves it such a wise humble soul that have definitely influenced my up bringing

  • @siphompungose765
    @siphompungose765 4 місяці тому +438

    Man I can imagine the experience of conversing listening to Buju talking for hours. His wisdom and humour is amazing.

    • @Grace-bu9sn
      @Grace-bu9sn 4 місяці тому +1

      I love this guy.❤

    • @taproot111
      @taproot111 4 місяці тому +13

      You never meet any Rasta without wisdom. Trust me they make you feel they drunkards or just waste men. But when u listen to them talk, they serve you wisdom like how our ancestors speaks in adage or wisdom. I think they do a great job when grooming the young into rastafari movement. You don't dine with elders with your hands dirty.

    • @barringtonedwards7008
      @barringtonedwards7008 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@taproot111BUJU IS NOT A REAL RASTA FIRST OF ALL😂

    • @ViceVersaMusik1
      @ViceVersaMusik1 4 місяці тому +2

      It would be AWESOME! I listen to Buju daily man💯💯

    • @taproot111
      @taproot111 4 місяці тому +5

      @@barringtonedwards7008 wow how do you define a Rasta mate? Hope you know Rastafari ain't a religion cult? It's like a culture and a way of life. So do define it or research b4 you jump on the bus

  • @Zubairumukkaddas
    @Zubairumukkaddas 4 місяці тому +304

    As an African, a Ghanaian to be precise. He’s literally saying the truth although it hurts. We grew up thinking Jamaicans were Africans. They sing about liberating Africa than most African musicians. The aftobeats is all about grooving but they got no context. This is a free lecture. We love Buju 🇬🇭

    • @baddcompanieent
      @baddcompanieent 4 місяці тому

      I understand what u are saying, but Jamaicans are Africans too. African slaves taken away from Africa and brought to the island of Jamaica.

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +11

      This is what hurts all diasporans when we choose to live in Africa. Ghana to be specific. It hurts our heart with locals treat us bad, but its equally painful to see y'all treating each other bad. Ive got stories. But this thing where they dont want to liberate themselves is confusing. You have the space and wherewithal to do it.

    • @miketashaya2548
      @miketashaya2548 4 місяці тому +3

      As asb African who has more problems we don't give a F*** we groove

    • @2LETLIVE
      @2LETLIVE 4 місяці тому +13

      You talking nonsense. Did Jamaican music liberate Ghana? Reggae music was not even a thing when most African countries got their independence. Hell no, reggae music did not liberate anywhere in Africa. Why is Jamaican is not liberated yet. He should talk about his fellow artist in Jamaica objectifying women and glorifying murders, gangs and drugs in reggae/Dancehall.

    • @paulgarvey9065
      @paulgarvey9065 4 місяці тому

      Give thanks to Haile selassie who liberated you. At least reggae music and most Jamaicans praise the king who freed us mentally and spiritually​@@2LETLIVE

  • @lovejones1897
    @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому +133

    This was the best interview ever in Drink Champs history. This interview taught many of the history of Jamaicans, origins of our music, knowledge of our history as black people around the world and the pride we should have and love for our brothers and sisters and preaching of how much God deserves the Glory. Buju we love you.

    • @amphcommunications5423
      @amphcommunications5423 4 місяці тому +1

      True very empowering and educative.

    • @deanivan3951
      @deanivan3951 4 місяці тому

      😂 i wouldn't go that far , must be the only episode you watched!

    • @lovejones1897
      @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому

      @@deanivan3951 no it is not my first episode watching obviously

    • @deanivan3951
      @deanivan3951 4 місяці тому

      @@lovejones1897lol Then you just must be Jamaican. They think everything Jamaican is the best, i should know my family is Jamaican!

    • @bernylewis1648
      @bernylewis1648 3 місяці тому +1

      LO dijo el que sabe para todos los artistas del género llamé cómo quieren música del rey para el rey que viva el Reggae y Dancehall 😊✌🏾

  • @sarahmelissaxoxo
    @sarahmelissaxoxo 4 місяці тому +9

    Buju is the definition of conscious, handsome, confident and humble 😩

  • @FlyKDZ41-71
    @FlyKDZ41-71 4 місяці тому +153

    "I don't come to bow, I come to Conquer" - Bob Marley
    The Haitian people love our Jamaican brothers and sisters.

    • @lovejones1897
      @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому +9

      Jamaicans always speak up for how others treat our Haitian brothers and sisters we are family

    • @domju6546
      @domju6546 4 місяці тому +1

      l never forget that words

  • @niyaadancer643
    @niyaadancer643 4 місяці тому +95

    This interview should be played in all high schools and colleges and barber shops across the country to motivate our youth in a positive way

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +4

      It sounds like you understand the assignment and should spearhead a program.

    • @QueenV90z
      @QueenV90z 3 місяці тому

      Beautiful idea hit him up

  • @clarencefeurtado
    @clarencefeurtado 4 місяці тому +78

    As a Jamaican, 🇯🇲 I have NEVER heard Buju done an interview, such a proud moment, an intelligent, and knowledgeable king, BIG UP Drink Champs..

    • @angie4u3
      @angie4u3 4 місяці тому +2

      Oh my gosh he has done quite a few over the years.

    • @beverlyparker6585
      @beverlyparker6585 4 місяці тому

      Very proud

  • @Shinigami7of1
    @Shinigami7of1 4 місяці тому +18

    All the people getting upset about what buju said about Afro Beats did not watch the whole interview and if they did they are slow.

  • @nubiabornearth564
    @nubiabornearth564 4 місяці тому +193

    As a black American I’ve always had a connection to Jamaica. The history going back to Queen Nanny and the Maroon colony, The culture, The music and just the people overall. listening to the music growing up always made me proud to be black and of African descent. We all owe Jamaica 🇯🇲 homage. Real Talk!

    • @marthettalewis5107
      @marthettalewis5107 4 місяці тому +4

      ❤️💚🖤

    • @jerzydevoos5413
      @jerzydevoos5413 4 місяці тому +4

      Homage for what?

    • @jadamiyghs7786
      @jadamiyghs7786 4 місяці тому +6

      @@jerzydevoos5413Jamaican culture has inspired the world, I think the word instead of homage is respect

    • @jerzydevoos5413
      @jerzydevoos5413 4 місяці тому +4

      @@jadamiyghs7786 The world? That’s a bit of a stretch lol but alright

    • @Hunchohabesh
      @Hunchohabesh 4 місяці тому +5

      Not at all

  • @assassins2050
    @assassins2050 4 місяці тому +106

    All Kenyans 🇰🇪 can we gather here at 32:30 and salute Buju. Big up, man. Mad respect from people of Kenya

  • @Bloodmoney45
    @Bloodmoney45 4 місяці тому +184

    BIG UP TO ALL MY HAITIAN 🇭🇹 BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S WE JAMAICAN'S STAND WITH YOU ✊🏾🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 ✊🏾

    • @jonnytwotimes9196
      @jonnytwotimes9196 4 місяці тому +2

      We don’t just want words we want action from our Jamaican brothers and sisters

    • @oasisfullfilled7617
      @oasisfullfilled7617 4 місяці тому +10

      @@jonnytwotimes9196Please stop this🙄I am Haitian and I love the message🇭🇹

    • @IAMJEWEL7
      @IAMJEWEL7 4 місяці тому +4

      Haiti 🇭🇹 ❤Jamaica 🇯🇲

    • @taq1238
      @taq1238 3 місяці тому

      ​​@@jonnytwotimes9196How can we assist? Let it be known.

  • @officielEP
    @officielEP Місяць тому +2

    Buju is legendary, the message is eternal. Jamaicans are so aware of their identity, it's wonderful to see.

  • @racheal2036
    @racheal2036 4 місяці тому +305

    "You can play reggae music at the highest volume, and they won't complain." FACTS 100%

    • @domwilson9519
      @domwilson9519 4 місяці тому +2

      You must have never lived in Iowa or Wisc, js Love and Peace

    • @Narcissist-d6g
      @Narcissist-d6g 4 місяці тому +5

      Roots Rock reggae

    • @happilyunorthodox6071
      @happilyunorthodox6071 4 місяці тому +3

      💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @oliveryorke6031
      @oliveryorke6031 4 місяці тому +13

      Reggae is like a universal religion every one respect it. The vibe and the message is relatable .

    • @Amarbhig
      @Amarbhig 4 місяці тому +5

      Man buju acapella just gives you goosebumps

  • @youngmartin4164
    @youngmartin4164 4 місяці тому +185

    I'm Kenyan and I feel like we failed those who wanted to see us prosper. Big up Buju Banton

    • @NickieLove621
      @NickieLove621 4 місяці тому +9

      Never too late Brother✊🏾

    • @Therasta91
      @Therasta91 4 місяці тому +8

      I’m Kenyan too, and I totally understand what he was saying when he said where was the music to uplift Mandela while he was in the struggle or where’s the music to uplift the people in adversity

    • @BeingCamille
      @BeingCamille 4 місяці тому +7

      As long as we have faith we will never fail. Africans unite! I'm Jamaican and I love my African brothers and sisters we will always stand for Africa this is why they fight us

    • @thdoom81
      @thdoom81 4 місяці тому

      @@BeingCamille LOL no you don't love africans that's a lie

    • @thdoom81
      @thdoom81 4 місяці тому

      how the fuk did anyone fail? because this thug says so?

  • @W4ttzonthemenu
    @W4ttzonthemenu 4 місяці тому +172

    This will be one of the most important drink champ interviews ever “a Special!!! no regular 45”
    Homage to the icon and ambassador Buju🙌🏾

    • @ChanceJohnson-wk7ld
      @ChanceJohnson-wk7ld 4 місяці тому

      😂😂

    • @BeingCamille
      @BeingCamille 4 місяці тому +3

      Omg I grew up listening to this man but today I have a new found respect and pride as a Jamaican in the knowledge he extended on this episode

    • @HolyRollerTV
      @HolyRollerTV 4 місяці тому

      this interview is called 'if the cap fits'

  • @AthaliahLlewellyn
    @AthaliahLlewellyn 4 місяці тому +11

    Bubu Banton is an anthology of not only Jamaican music history, but also cultural music history. This interview is a high level class of music history. Well done. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @tetbouya3011
    @tetbouya3011 4 місяці тому +69

    Thank you Buju for talking about my country 🇭🇹 and let them know we are the light in the Dark ..... Every black should learn Haitian story

  • @85amil
    @85amil 4 місяці тому +221

    Thank God Nore wasn’t a drunk mess. He kept it together. Good interview BuJu is a knowledgeable educated man, that makes great music!

    • @missericaf1
      @missericaf1 4 місяці тому +17

      Agreed!!!! Nore handled as best as he could but Buju’s intellect is unmatched!

    • @jondbaptis2184
      @jondbaptis2184 4 місяці тому +12

      He can’t play roun wid Rasta Man thing

    • @figo007tv
      @figo007tv 4 місяці тому +16

      Buju is not with the fuckery

    • @bigdawg3305
      @bigdawg3305 4 місяці тому +3

      Rasta is real gangsta in a jamaica You know what I'm saying? but dem just found God and choosing di Rastafari way
      Buju ah real Badman
      Buju & Sizzla Dem nuh friad no bwoy

    • @figo007tv
      @figo007tv 4 місяці тому

      @@bigdawg3305 facts. Just like kofee. She a real Rasta Jah know

  • @J_Alrighty
    @J_Alrighty 4 місяці тому +123

    Maaan... this gentleman has been a huge part of my life. Thanks for having him on and honouring him.

  • @leonlightfoot3508
    @leonlightfoot3508 4 місяці тому +8

    Buju is my all time favorite reggae artist. Watching him transition from the dancehall scene to rasta was life changing for me. When he dropped Til Shiloh, I knew that my path on this earth was meant to be divine and righteous. Buju made righteousness cool for my generation. One of the most moving moments of my life was watching Buju live at Carnival in ‘97. Long live Gargamel. Nuf respect.👊🏾🙏🏾

  • @gavinmclean7749
    @gavinmclean7749 4 місяці тому +62

    Who is here from Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @klondontv
    @klondontv 4 місяці тому +77

    Buju Banton, The real King! His memory is amazing. The gems and the wisdom. The consciousness, the awareness is incredible. His perspective of the evolution of music from vinyl to CD and now streaming is REAL! Jamaican and proud🇯🇲 Nuff love and respect 🙏🏽

  • @rqztaz
    @rqztaz 4 місяці тому +171

    Jamaica was the only country that constantly did songs against Apartheid in South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @Validtruth-u8u
      @Validtruth-u8u 4 місяці тому

      And today South Africans prefer any whites from different country to represent them than blacks. Oh pls give it a break

    • @mrs.laborde6604
      @mrs.laborde6604 4 місяці тому +11

      Don't forget the great lucky dude from St. Africa

    • @Shysta30
      @Shysta30 4 місяці тому +1

      Facts

    • @Shysta30
      @Shysta30 4 місяці тому +5

      laborde6604 this is why reading is fundamental, because he Jamaica is the only country.

    • @VanDavis-h2t
      @VanDavis-h2t 4 місяці тому +8

      Reggae music was the only genre fighting against apartheid and also the singers and DJs did some many songs for the freedom of Mandela the only genre and I'm talking countless songs there's actually a compilation Greensleeves records did with all the songs for Mandela including the song buju sang during this interview Winnie Mandela by Carlene Davis check it out real revolutionary music reggae is the real world muzik

  • @goodmanmhlongo1678
    @goodmanmhlongo1678 4 місяці тому +14

    Jamaicans have high respect for Africa and hold Africa in high regard. You listen to all the music they always mention Africa in their songs, and as Africans, we have no respect for this continent and no self-respect. As Africans, we have lost the spirit of fighting, and we owning to our forefathers the revolutionaries like Thomas Sankara, Patrice Lumumba ,Steve Biko to revitalize our fighting spirit as Africans. Much respect to Jamaican Buju ❤💚💛

    • @taq1238
      @taq1238 3 місяці тому

      We are the descendants of some of the most rebellious of Africans brought to the Caribbean. As punishment the British would transfer the trouble makers from other islands in the Caribbean to Jamaica where the life expectancy was only seven years. In defiance, we will always be Africans robbed of our birthright. Home is where the heart is even after 400 years.

  • @secsilashesbeautyboutiquel8365
    @secsilashesbeautyboutiquel8365 4 місяці тому +80

    Buju called a bloodclot time out !! This interview is Effin Epic!! 😂😂😂

  • @dj5341
    @dj5341 4 місяці тому +38

    This is one of the most powerful interviews ever recorded in my opinion, love buju and his music since I was a boy. I am now 45 and my love for his music continues. Trini man here.

  • @akuaku1309
    @akuaku1309 4 місяці тому +68

    This energy is what the world need right now. Bob Marley is gone and did his job. Thank jah we still have wisdom in the world

    • @doreenwilliams2018
      @doreenwilliams2018 4 місяці тому

      The powers that be is preventing that . Just think about it for a minute and you will understand

  • @BoddhiSatva
    @BoddhiSatva 4 місяці тому +1

    High levels of wisdom and knowledge shared by King Buju Banton 💯

  • @pennypablo1268
    @pennypablo1268 4 місяці тому +155

    Buju earned a Masters Degree in Music Business Management from New York University while incarcerated.

    • @Shysta30
      @Shysta30 4 місяці тому +9

      Super facts

    • @Snikkiah
      @Snikkiah 3 місяці тому +2

      Why was he incarcerated? For singing positive vibing songs?

    • @taq1238
      @taq1238 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@SnikkiahSet up.

    • @naja9935
      @naja9935 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Snikkiah for singing boom bye bye

  • @EddieVila
    @EddieVila 4 місяці тому +78

    Jamaicans are naturally revolutionary beings. Higher ups ain't having that

    • @Originalking
      @Originalking 4 місяці тому

      Revolutionary compared to what African groups? Just saying I can name more uprisings in other countries.

    • @ColtanFree
      @ColtanFree 4 місяці тому

      So why does Jamaica have the highest murder rate in the world?

    • @Moongoddess3651
      @Moongoddess3651 4 місяці тому +8

      @@OriginalkingOY crab! siddown there’s no barrel here for you.

    • @janicepeart2525
      @janicepeart2525 4 місяці тому

      so true!!!

    • @Originalking
      @Originalking 4 місяці тому

      @@Moongoddess3651 no answer exactly what I expected from the non logical. Them days of just saying stuff without elaborating is done, that’s the reason some of these places are the way they are…time to be honest. I’ve seen more revolts in America, so I ask again

  • @keithlincaroo
    @keithlincaroo 4 місяці тому +75

    Buju is a philosopher of our time, the way he was able to make this interview so insightful and entertaining all while being himself is extraordinary. Glad to have witnessed this in my lifetime!

  • @rosalesal21
    @rosalesal21 3 місяці тому +5

    This episode was Epic. I really enjoyed listening to this interview with the one and only Buju!!!!👌🏾💕🔥

  • @racheal2036
    @racheal2036 4 місяці тому +315

    "Haiti, keep standing up. We stand with you."

    • @melanatedandlovingit1305
      @melanatedandlovingit1305 4 місяці тому +19

      Fyah pure shot fi Haiti!!!! We stand with you, too. What you're people did in slavery is admirable. As a jamacian born in 🇬🇧....Haiti is top for me.

    • @mamadytraore5797
      @mamadytraore5797 4 місяці тому +19

      No matter we must all stand with Haiti, bc they gave meaning to the word freedom.

    • @moneycryptocurrency1024
      @moneycryptocurrency1024 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@melanatedandlovingit1305
      Dutty Boukman!

    • @kiddoutlaw600
      @kiddoutlaw600 4 місяці тому +4

      @@melanatedandlovingit1305ya Mon much respect

    • @RemedySound
      @RemedySound 4 місяці тому +10

      Dutty Boukman (Born in Senegal, him & his mother captured & brought to Jamaica.....developed a habit of teaching ppl how to read in english so the caucasians called him "DUTTY BOUKMAN" ....later shipped to Haiti where he learned OBEAH..HE is responsible for kicking off the haitian revolution, Toussaint Louverture had to catch up to lead it. (Dr.John Henrik Clarke speech)

  • @truce6390
    @truce6390 4 місяці тому +76

    The Igbo man is a man of truth and peace. He doesn’t like injustice. Respect Buju for tracing and embracing your Igbo lineage. Ndewoo!! Nwanna Buju! We are Igbos.

    • @melanin7977
      @melanin7977 4 місяці тому +5

      I always say I think I am from yoruba or igbo tribe on Nigeria. I came to that conclusion when watching nigerian movies. My spirit says nigeria although I was told that if I visit ghana I would think I am still in jamaica. I will visit the Mama Africa one day...

    • @okeythegoat2332
      @okeythegoat2332 4 місяці тому +4

      I’m Igbo ❤🇺🇸

    • @joembakwe
      @joembakwe 4 місяці тому +6

      Brooooo
      I had chills when he said he traced his lineage and it was Igbo.
      Explains a lot, if you pause to reflect pon it.
      Big Upps Buju…👍

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +1

      I am Ashanti born in Guyana. I lived in Ghana as an adult. You will recognize your tribes men right away

    • @Bcryptic278
      @Bcryptic278 4 місяці тому

      ​@@providenceartdesign I'm Igbo,Akan and Ashanti amongst several other tribes I don't know about.....it's CALLED SLAVERY 😅

  • @dehaney3
    @dehaney3 4 місяці тому +47

    As a Jamaican I’m inspired and proud of this interview Buju showed so much grace and tact while being buju it was amazing to watch such an intellectual vessel parting ways with so much knowledge and history.

  • @jamalwoods869
    @jamalwoods869 4 місяці тому +5

    When I as about 7 buju came to perform in sxm (stmarten ) my mom carried me to his show , she had me on her shoulder buju called me up on stage and I sang his song the crowd was actually throwing money on stage he carried me to the back after with all the rastas , I would never forget that day . I always wish I could meet him to ask him if he remembers

  • @rubylimey7614
    @rubylimey7614 4 місяці тому +127

    I went to the Embassy an the lady said "you are permanently banned from the US" Buju " lets see what God will do"! God will never let you down if you trust, believe n have faith. Blessings ALL❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @RealDonfromBroward
    @RealDonfromBroward 4 місяці тому +160

    Kingston in the building 🇯🇲 This was an incredible interview. I grew up in the era where Buju just started to rise up and to watch his life and all the ebbs and flows of it and relate to so much of it is a surreal feeling. Hearing the stories of how he respected the artists like Shabba and everyone else from that era, put a smile on my face because when you come from Jamaica you understand how much these people mean to everyone.

    • @Rite3man
      @Rite3man 4 місяці тому +3

      Broward yu seh yu come fram.

    • @deeblaine7332
      @deeblaine7332 4 місяці тому +5

      Same here!! Remembering hearing Shabba Ranks in his inception & how my mind was blown as a youth growing up in Kingston. Flourogon, Red Dragon…all of these guys were so impactful when I was a youth

    • @RealDonfromBroward
      @RealDonfromBroward 4 місяці тому

      @@Rite3man born ah Nuttall Memorial. Faced the trials and tribulations that made me who I am today in Broward County, FL. Salute 🇯🇲🫡

    • @DeTriniJam
      @DeTriniJam 4 місяці тому +1

      @@RealDonfromBroward inna real life mi g

    • @kaygieann33
      @kaygieann33 4 місяці тому +3

      Growing up in the English speaking Caribbean you mean. Buju has mad respect among us.

  • @fayabuda4924
    @fayabuda4924 4 місяці тому +72

    This interview will be watched by many generations to come

  • @jameelahward350
    @jameelahward350 4 місяці тому +13

    Why does this interview not have more views this is pure gold

  • @aeshia24
    @aeshia24 4 місяці тому +69

    Buju Banton is a GIANT of a man. That interview was beautiful. I could listen to him all day. Such wisdom and inspiration. How could one not feel his closeness to God? MORE from Buju, please!!!

  • @deebrown5744
    @deebrown5744 4 місяці тому +124

    WOW WHAT BUJU BANTON JUST SAID PEOPLE DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND THAT.. HE SAID DANCEHALL AND REGGAE MUSIC FIGHT FOR AFRICA BUT AFROBEATS AFRICANS MUSIC IS NOT FIGHTING FOR THEIR FREEDOM AND WE FIGHT FOR THEIR CONTINENT MORE THAN THEY DO WOW THAT IS THE BEST KNOWLEDGE I EVER HEARD FROM A LEGEND

    • @fakevroom1833
      @fakevroom1833 4 місяці тому +6

      🤣🤣🤣, you both clearly don’t know what your speaking on🤣🤣. There are loads of Afrobeats songs fighting for Africa. You don’t them? Same way Africans never heard of the so called reggae you are talking about. I’ve been to Jamaica multiple times and not once have I heard music fighting for freedom except maybe some classics.

    • @ryvalmusic
      @ryvalmusic 4 місяці тому +6

      ​@@fakevroom1833 not more than us a$$ ole, and our fight here in Jamaica for Africa is the best, you no nothing about us brick

    • @mamadytraore5797
      @mamadytraore5797 4 місяці тому +15

      What Buju sait is correct and incorrect, there a afro beat musician that does fight for Africa, in some of their song , , but the fuckery is what's popular.

    • @malikabryan329
      @malikabryan329 4 місяці тому +1

      FACTS!!!!!

    • @Theman2025-d6r
      @Theman2025-d6r 4 місяці тому

      ​@@mamadytraore5797tell me a few fuckery songs by afrobeats

  • @andraeahnlusoniexerxes439
    @andraeahnlusoniexerxes439 4 місяці тому +5

    This Is By Far Probably The Greatest Interview Ever Documented ...😭 ...Respect To Drink Champs For Curating This Legacy

  • @millicordz
    @millicordz 4 місяці тому +123

    When Buju speaks it feels like a scripture from the most high! Everyone can learn something from him as a man! Big up Buju the icon

    • @reallifedialogue
      @reallifedialogue 4 місяці тому +1

      💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️

    • @earllice65
      @earllice65 4 місяці тому +4

      Feel the same way well put! Fr fr the way he answers each question with hidden wisdom! 100

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому

      Im glad you know

  • @BeingCamille
    @BeingCamille 4 місяці тому +77

    Im rewatching and writting down every artist name Buju said and im going to listen to their music because he is literally recounting my childhood that i for forgot.

    • @lovejones1897
      @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому +3

      Please post them here

    • @Benchmark243
      @Benchmark243 3 місяці тому

      Do you have Fela Kuti? Any time you need someone to interpret his language to you, I got your back.

  • @pep3055
    @pep3055 4 місяці тому +56

    I meet Buju back in 2008 when he came to the Bahamas for a Concert. I remember my crew and I sat with him the entire night at the hotel just talking and joking around. One of the most humble and wisest persons I’ve ever met. Bless Up Gargamel 👑 Link Again

  • @DiezelUp1876
    @DiezelUp1876 2 місяці тому +1

    This man is so charismatic, so full of knowledge and wisdom. This man seems like he wrote the history, very Spiritual and centered. Haiti stand firm and keep blazing the 🔥. As a Jamaican Unite. Big up My General Buju. Enjoyed every bit of this interview.

  • @_tajae_artwrkz
    @_tajae_artwrkz 4 місяці тому +42

    Love how Buju asks them that he hopes the comparison game wasn't intended to cause a negative divide between the artists.. 👏🏼 the newer generation can learn a lot from this interview..

  • @mwarichannel1182
    @mwarichannel1182 4 місяці тому +24

    Buju is regal. Naturally. His mannerisms- He commanded that room.

    • @domju6546
      @domju6546 4 місяці тому +2

      it seems like, is upthere mentally, such an intellegent l never see Buju deep inside in the interview, l thought it was one more in the industry, now l see that lm wrong...

  • @LiiToks
    @LiiToks 4 місяці тому +196

    Gaaadaaamn, the way he talked about no liberation or uplifting song from Africa, the way the youths are suffering and there is no unifying songs and as a kenyan i felt that....afro beats is good but there is more needing to be done musically to inspire the people....Gaaadaaamn Buju🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @LTRoyalty36
      @LTRoyalty36 4 місяці тому +11

      Did u see how nore keot deflecting the conversation he is an agent he only wanted gossip he didn’t like the history lesson or the fact that he was telling them music was for the message from the messengers and it has power he didn’t like that conversation either he switched it fast

    • @whatislife3786
      @whatislife3786 4 місяці тому +3

      @@LTRoyalty36are you talking about the interviewer?

    • @joshuadjforesight1185
      @joshuadjforesight1185 4 місяці тому +1

      Anybody have a timestamp for the specific comment he made about Afrobeats?

    • @magayakimade
      @magayakimade 4 місяці тому

      @@joshuadjforesight1185 around 17:43

    • @Wilcoranking
      @Wilcoranking 4 місяці тому

      From 17:00​@@joshuadjforesight1185

  • @rhondaglynn1968
    @rhondaglynn1968 3 місяці тому +2

    I met Buju Banton about 20 years ago in Piarco Airport Trinidad when he, Chaka Demus and Pliers came in for a show and the promoters didn't have their work permits in order so they weren't landed. Those guys stayed with us all that night until they were sorted out. Buju was very quiet and very respectful. Great memories!

  • @jayragoonanan2598
    @jayragoonanan2598 4 місяці тому +67

    I worked for a sound company in trinidad and set up for one of buju concerts. The man took a bad fall off a motorcycle the day before the concert. He used a cane to get up on stage, but as soon as he came on, he put that cane down and put on the most memorable concert I've ever worked. He is truly an entertainer for the people. I've seen multiple big acts, but nothing like his performance.

    • @SutekhDaSteemroller
      @SutekhDaSteemroller 4 місяці тому +1

      Buju and Machel are the best performers from the caribbean hands down

  • @rovynsadphire246
    @rovynsadphire246 4 місяці тому +36

    Does this man know how legendary he is ?😳 Maaaan I respect how humble he is seriously. thats beautiful

  • @fatmataturay5862
    @fatmataturay5862 4 місяці тому +73

    “We don’t dichotomize” as an African I can fully respect his stance as he comes from an era of conscious music . 🎶

    • @Shysta30
      @Shysta30 4 місяці тому

      Yes y'all do because, y'all have the attention and only using it for money but not uplifting the other African nations that's going through corruption

    • @thdoom81
      @thdoom81 4 місяці тому

      walk like a champion is conscious music LOL....fuk outta here

    • @B-Hendricks
      @B-Hendricks 4 місяці тому +1

      No we do not!💥

  • @dominicvanwilgen8910
    @dominicvanwilgen8910 4 місяці тому +6

    This interview is giving a lot op people an insight into Rastafari spirituality. It's not just ganja smoking and dreads. The message is always peace, love and unity. Burn down Babylon! but there is a lot of history behind it.

  • @ElishifaWangechi
    @ElishifaWangechi 4 місяці тому +37

    "In this game if you love the music, the music loves you back "
    "Music should come from a happy and pure place "
    "Music is never disposable , Artists are disposable "
    This was an amazing Interview

  • @hopetonlewisjr
    @hopetonlewisjr 4 місяці тому +90

    Not Going To Lie This Is The Best Interview I've Seen Buju Ever Done Speaking How He Truly Feels 🔥🔥💯💯🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 LEGENDARY LEGEND

  • @IvePCR
    @IvePCR 4 місяці тому +42

    As a Dominican born and raised in NYC (The Bronx), when he said; "Haiti don’t bow, keep fighting." I support that statement wholeheartedly, I don’t condone nor stand by those who continue to oppress Haitian people. If it wasn’t for Haiti, Dominican Republic wouldn’t be a free country. It hurts to see how they’re doing our brothers and sisters. My sincere apologies to the Haitian people. 🤲🏾❤️

    • @lovejones1897
      @lovejones1897 4 місяці тому +7

      Now your part is to educate your ppl and teach them to show their Haitian brothers and sisters love. Only thing that separates all us ppl is a language and a boat stop by our oppressors

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +2

      ❤❤may Oluwa forgive us all❤❤

    • @providenceartdesign
      @providenceartdesign 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@lovejones1897facts on facts

    • @IvePCR
      @IvePCR 4 місяці тому

      @@lovejones1897 I do, and for it I’m ridiculed. Guess what tho? I don’t give a damn, I will continue to speak up for Haitian people. I’m convinced my people are ignorant and filled with hatred. Peace and love. 🤲🏾❤️

    • @IvePCR
      @IvePCR 4 місяці тому +1

      @@providenceartdesign Ameen 🤲🏾❤️.

  • @koolbreeze3594
    @koolbreeze3594 4 місяці тому +7

    I really thank Buju for commenting about how some Jamaicans don’t consider us born Jamericans as Jamaicans. I don’t know why some of them feel that way seeing that we embrace our heritage so much. It’s not like we are trying to be something we are not. so much respect my brother.

    • @ianditwin7443
      @ianditwin7443 4 місяці тому +2

      You have Jamaican parentage but you weren't born there. Italian American aren't born in Italy. Makes sense.

    • @koolbreeze3594
      @koolbreeze3594 4 місяці тому

      @@ianditwin7443 i know i wasnt born there. You missed the whole point

    • @ianditwin7443
      @ianditwin7443 4 місяці тому

      @@koolbreeze3594 I didn't miss the point. Made it clear for you.

    • @taq1238
      @taq1238 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@ianditwin7443You are thinking that nationality is the only factor. The children of immigrants are exposed to the culture of the country they live in and to the culture, language, upbringing, and music of their parents' country. It is natural for these kids to feel very much a part of the culture of their parent's home country too.
      In other words, they appreciate and are proud of their heritage.

    • @MANGO_TANGO-84
      @MANGO_TANGO-84 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@koolbreeze3594Stop arguing with idiots. You are Jamaican. Full Stop.

  • @AlphaAdviceTv
    @AlphaAdviceTv 4 місяці тому +53

    What he Said About Haiti Made Me Cry. Thank you My Haitian Brothers

  • @P3_fineart
    @P3_fineart 4 місяці тому +146

    Just put Buju in thé reggae dancehall historian book… this man knows his history

    • @Barbarxssa
      @Barbarxssa 4 місяці тому +4

      He is a major part of that history

  • @Lifewithgoldbridge121
    @Lifewithgoldbridge121 4 місяці тому +44

    When Buju talked about Haiti, i felt it. From i came to America over 16 years, I've been working with my brothers and sisters from across the island. I ❤️ y'all.

  • @Jessblaze610
    @Jessblaze610 4 місяці тому +6

    I watched a lot of podcasts and interviews this year including Katt Williams on Shay Shay but this Buju Banton is BY FAR THEE BEST 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @jadoresophya
      @jadoresophya 3 місяці тому

      Buju is certainly the best guest!

  • @sonofgod33801
    @sonofgod33801 4 місяці тому +38

    Thank for having Buju on here. I love his emphasis of bringing balance to the culture. We should have more artists addressing true spirituality and talking about what is really going on in our communities and around the world, promoting brotherhood and the upliftment of us all. One of the best episodes to date

  • @spencerwilliams7799
    @spencerwilliams7799 4 місяці тому +154

    you gotta walk like a champion act like a champion-Buju
    Philly in here

    • @David-i1e
      @David-i1e 4 місяці тому +2

      I was 12

    • @1240yusuf
      @1240yusuf 4 місяці тому +3

      15th and Master up in this jawn too!