- The artist will make a transmission via YouTube so that all his followers can listen to a preview of the album this Thursday at 23 hrs Chile.
One of the most anticipated releases of the year as far as Reggae is concerned. And since Buju Banton left prison after almost 9 years behind bars, Everything that concerns him causes great expectation for the public and also for the industry in general.. It is important to remember that his first post-prison concert, in march of 2019, managed to gather about 30.000 assistants. Before that, Only Bob Marley attracted such a level of audience at a concert on the island.
This is how this Friday 26 June will be another date for history in the race of Gargamel with the release of his new album “Upside Down 2020”, the first studio album he presents after achieving freedom in December 2018 and the thirteenth of his career.
A big challenge for the dancehall star, whose previous production “Before the Dawn” -in 2010- earned him the Grammy for Best Reggae Album the following year (2011). a decade later, Banton has everything ready to unleash “Upside Down 2020” in the midst of a global pandemic, socioeconomic crisis and continued protests against police brutality.
20 tracks make up this album - which will be presented to his followers this Thursday 25 through his youtube channel, album that features the participation of artists John Legend, Pharrell, Stephen Marley y Stefflon Don.
According to the magazine Rolling Stone, In an interview in a Jamaican newspaper Buju Banton said that “this album consists of 20 tracks. Because? Because it is 2020 “. And he added that “2020 has a deeper understanding in my mind. Resonates with a clear vision of seeing things as they are. Another reason is that, after an absence of 10 years, "We try to give people some music for all that wasted time.".
According to the artist on his social networks, The album's title responds to how he has seen the world since he regained his freedom.: “I perceive what I saw of my appearance as the other way around. In other words, we as people no longer own things. These things we think we own, "Now they own us". The Deejay said that many things are not as they should be, Y “humanity is in a state of disarray”.
The wait has already come to an end. Here we leave you the list of the songs that are part of this production, which also, will be released the same day as Vybz Kartel's new album. The race for the Grammy has already begun!
“Upside Down 2020”: “Lamb of God” / “Yes Mi Friend” ft Stephen Marley / “Buried Alive” / “Blessed” / “Memories” ft John Legend / “Lovely State of Mind” / “Appreciated” / “Trust” / “Cherry Pie” ft Pharrell / “Beat Dem Bad” / “Good Time Girl” / “Call Me” ft Stefflon Don / “Moonlight Love” / “Cheated” / "Steppe" / “The World Is Changing” / “400 Years” / “Rising Up” / “Helping Hand” / “Unity”
Source: Rolling Stone, Dancehall Mag, RC team
