Friends for Life
Artist(s):
Buju Banton
Label: Vp Records
Publisher(s):
Vp Records
Studio: Vp Records
Manufacturer: Vp Records
Binding: Audio CD
List Price: $15.98
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Track Listing
1.
Paid Not Played
2.
Tra la La
3.
Teaser
4.
Exerpt of a Speech by Marcus Mosiah Garvey - Buju Banton, Garvey, Marcus Mosi
5.
Up Ye Mighty Race
6.
All Will Be Fine
7.
Maybe We Are
8.
Mama Africa - Buju Banton, Tosh, Peter
9.
Hooked on the Love
10.
Get It On
11.
Friends for Life
12.
Good Times
13.
Damn
14.
La De Da
15.
Feeling Groovy - Buju Banton, Reid, Duke
16.
Pensive Wood
17.
Spectacular
18.
What Am I Gonna Do
19.
Mr. Nine
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
2003 album from the 'Voice of Jamaica', guests include, Bounty Killer, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond, Fat Joe, & Nadine Sutherland. 19 tracks. VP Records.
Amazon.com
With the release of Friends For Life, Buju Banton?s well-publicized switch from popular dancehall thug to the enlightened "Voice of Jamaica" is now a decade old. Just into his 30s, Banton continues on with the positive tip as he rails against guns ("Mr. Nine"), advocates safe sex ("Get It On"), and exhorts people to be stand up for their rights ("Up Ye Mighty Race"). Of course the rascal still loves the ladies,and there?re several songs that toast the fairer sex here. The band sounds great throughout ? reggae legend Sly Dunbar plays drums on several tracks -- and it?s this live unit that truly diversifies Banton?s dancehall sound, generally taking the music places it needs to go for the singer?s universal message to be an effective one. From the bouncy cover of Peter Tosh?s "Mama Africa" to the ominous dancehall groove of "Paid Not Played," Friends For Life proves that Banton is at the top of his increasingly well-rounded game. --Tad Hendrickson
Customer Reviews
Buju - Still Unbeatable .....
That ruff cut distinct voice grumbles through great dancehall classics but is also versatile for roots type conciousness music Iya.... Thank Shabba Ranks for telling Buju to sing in this fashion as we have all inherited a gem of an artist after Marley, Tosh & Cliff. Here, this album will slightly dissapoint his steadfast Ragga & dancehall fans. Hey, nothing can beat 'Til Shiloh or Inna Heights but do not take away the talent which is personified by Buju. Sure, few tracks are lack-lustre, but his dancehall flair is still unrivalled. He is doing today what Bob Marley did in the 70's and 80's. He is a true Legend ....
Raw & Abrasive
This is dancehall reggae reminding me of an updated Eddy Grant. I found his sound very raw & abrasive, especially when compared to the smoothness of a Bob Marley or Third World.
Jah Descendant
Jah Rastafari forever! Buju must have been sent to us by the Lord himself. Our generations Bob, Buju touches us with lyrics and sound that is untouchable. I am a Buju fan off top, he made me love reggae music. He has a way of touching the soul like no other. Inspiration doesn't come close to describing what his words are to me. I am a "Champion" through him. I can't review just this one album because the entire collection of his work is to reggae music what Shakespeare is to theatre. A king among kings, Bob Marley smiles on us through Buju! Continue on Til' Shilo blessed one!
de trut
De glory a de African thru reggae no stop wit Marley
Tanx to de one called Buju Banton
Nuff respect and praises fi go to he
A Buju a spread de trut to de world
Friends For Life a de testament a dis ting
Big up all conscious artist
Wit out dem us lost like Hebrews ina wildaness
Blessings
I digress
Definitely a little disappointing. Some solid tracks in between, but the throwback to the dancehall days just doesn't resonate with me.
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