Buju Banton

Buju Banton

Country: JM | Gender: male

Influence: 64.88% Fanbase: 51.74% Trending: 71.45% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Mixcloud • 18.47% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-15

2,776,940

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-07 18:46:16 UTC

Genres

rocklovers rockreggaedancehallold school dancehallreggaemodern reggaereggae fusionroots reggae

Biography

Buju Banton, born Mark Anthony Myrie in Kingston, Jamaica, emerged as a prominent dancehall reggae artist in the '90s. Initially known for controversial "slack" singles, he later embraced Rastafarianism and revolutionized the genre by incorporating live instrumentation and social consciousness, as showcased in his influential 1995 album 'Til Shiloh. Despite not achieving the international ambassador status like Bob Marley, Banton remained a high-profile star into the new millennium.

Growing up in a large family in a Kingston slum, Banton started his music career as a teenager, gaining recognition for hits like "Love Mi Browning" and "Boom Bye Bye." His albums, including The Voice of Jamaica and 'Til Shiloh, garnered critical acclaim for their fusion of dancehall and roots reggae elements. Banton's later works, such as Unchained Spirit and Rasta Got Soul, displayed his versatility and crossover appeal, while his own label, Gargamel Music, allowed him to maintain artistic independence. Despite legal issues, Banton continued to release music, leaving a lasting impact on the reggae scene.

Buju Banton Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Buju Banton draws 25-34 & 18-24 audiences and holds attention in UNITED STATES, CAMBODIA, INDONESIA. The skew is heavily male (62%), enabling sharper concepts that still resonate broadly. The most reliable distribution is Tiktok at 29,300 avg views per post, with Instagram sustaining the conversation. Audience adjacency to Mixcloud, Jetblue Airways, Hennessy makes streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products the logical focus. This is brand work that meets fans where they already are.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Buju Banton score 0.47%Low bucket.
Brand: MixcloudBrand: Jetblue AirwaysBrand: Hennessy
Followers:2,776,940
Engagements:12,988
Rate:0.5%
Posts:925
Views:47,221
Avg Likes:12,626
Avg Comments:402
Avg Views:47,221

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 2,776,940 · Engagements 12,988 · Rate 0.5%
Posts 925 · Views 47,221 · Avg Likes 12,626 · Avg Comments 402 · Avg Views 47,221
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 47%
18-24: 33%
35-44: 14%
45-64: 3%
Largest: 25-34 (47%); next: 18-24 (33%)
Gender Split Female: 38%
Male: 62%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (62%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (37%)
CAMBODIA (23%)
INDONESIA (11%)
JAMAICA (10%)
PHILIPPINES (7%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (37%), CAMBODIA (23%), INDONESIA (11%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 9,305 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 29,300 avg views/post · Youtube: 17,921 avg views/post Best reach: Tiktok 29,300 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 9,305 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Mixcloud
Entertainment & Media
Score: 18.47
Jetblue Airways
Travel & Hospitality
Score: 14.44
Hennessy
Alcoholic Beverages
Score: 11.80
Pioneer
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 9.14
Clarks
Footwear
Score: 8.71
Amazon Music
Entertainment & Media
Score: 8.16
Margaritaville
Apparel & Fashion
Score: 7.71
Pro Tools
Tools, DIY & Garden
Score: 7.62
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Entertainment
Score: 7.58
American Airlines
Travel & Hospitality
Score: 6.29
Fenty beauty
Beauty & Personal Care
Score: 5.22
Steve Madden
Apparel & Fashion
Score: 5.09
Brand Category Score
Mixcloud Entertainment & Media 18.47
Jetblue Airways Travel & Hospitality 14.44
Hennessy Alcoholic Beverages 11.80
Pioneer Audio & Music Gear 9.14
Clarks Footwear 8.71
Amazon Music Entertainment & Media 8.16
Margaritaville Apparel & Fashion 7.71
Pro Tools Tools, DIY & Garden 7.62
iHeartRadio Music Awards Entertainment 7.58
American Airlines Travel & Hospitality 6.29
Fenty beauty Beauty & Personal Care 5.22
Steve Madden Apparel & Fashion 5.09
SoundCloud Entertainment & Media 4.96
CNN Entertainment & Media 4.77
FashionNova Apparel & Fashion 4.37
Coach Accessories (Bags, Eyewear, Etc.) 4.08
Bacardi Alcoholic Beverages 3.95
ESPN Entertainment 3.72
Beats Electronics Audio & Music Gear 3.55
Timberland Apparel & Fashion 3.53
Christian Louboutin Apparel & Fashion 3.46
Sneakerhead Footwear 3.42
Fendi Luxury & Designer 3.10
NBC Entertainment & Media 2.98
NBA Sports & Outdoors 2.91
Spotify Music Entertainment & Media 2.82
Barber Shop Connect Beauty & Personal Care 2.77
NFL Sports & Outdoors 2.75
MTV Entertainment 2.67
Los Angeles Lakers Sports & Outdoors 2.64
ASOS Apparel & Fashion 2.51
TOM FORD Luxury & Designer 2.51
Versace Apparel & Fashion 2.43
Kodak Cameras & Photography 2.35
The Olympic Games Sports & Outdoors 2.35
Moschino Apparel & Fashion 2.27
Nickelodeon Entertainment 2.04
Dr. Martens Apparel & Fashion 1.97
Paramount Pictures Entertainment & Media 1.95
Bugatti Automotive 1.84
Cadillac Automotive 1.84
Polo Ralph Lauren Apparel & Fashion 1.82
Target Apparel 1.82
Guinness Alcoholic Beverages 1.78
The North Face Apparel & Fashion 1.78
Maserati Automotive 1.76
FOREX Finance, Banking & Insurance 1.71
Walmart E-commerce & Marketplaces 1.71
New Balance Footwear 1.67
Warner Bros Entertainment 1.64

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Artist: Buju Banton

Date Range: 2025-10-07 → 2025-10-07
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Radio Spins (2025-08-21)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-21 08:27:14 Driver Kemet Nottingham, GB 4
2025-08-21 08:15:05 Dancehall: Buju Banton Radio Cardiff Cardiff, GB 10
2025-08-21 08:12:37 Who Say Man Nuh Cry Radio Cardiff Cardiff, GB 112
2025-08-21 06:16:30 Buju Movin' The Joint Washington, D.C., US 245
2025-08-21 06:03:50 Good Times NRJ GUYANE Cayenne, GF 254
2025-08-21 04:27:13 Untold Stories Radio Galere Marseille, FR 268
2025-08-21 04:07:46 Hush Baby Hush The Joint Washington, D.C., US 260
2025-08-21 03:55:15 Who Say Man Nuh Cry KNON Dallas, US 90
2025-08-21 02:09:36 Driver The Joint Washington, D.C., US 171
2025-08-21 01:08:05 Party Girls (feat. Buju Banton) Ujima 98 FM Bristol, GB 228

Popularity (2025-10-06)

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