'Why dem try to make I unhappy, really and truly, I don't know," the gruff yet sinuous voice of Buju Banton chides. The words, from Banton's 1997 hit "Hills and Valleys," are warmly received by the ...

For more than a decade, several reggae artists have been sparking controversy with songs that contain anti-gay lyrics. Beenie Man, Capleton and Buju Banton are among those accused of writing violent, ...

An exploration of the origins of reggae lyrics in the slave trade. Reggae's influence and popularity both within and outside Jamaica reflects its 'third-world origins'. In particular, reggae's roots ...