Which reggae icon is going on his first US tour in over a decade?
On July 13-14, Buju Banton headlined two concerts — his first US shows in 13 years — at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.
The following day, the reggae and dancehall legend celebrated his 51st birthday and announced his first North American arena trek, which he dubbed ‘The Overcomer Tour’.
From August through November, Banton will perform with special guests on Fridays at major venues across the country, including Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday, November 17.
And, as he’ll likely play hits and tracks from his 2023 album “Born for Greatness” throughout the show, be sure to expect the unexpected.
“My catalog is pretty extensive, so highlighting one or two songs would fool a lot of people and get in my face,” Banton shared in an interview with Billboard. “…I try to make the public a part of what I’m doing as much as I can. We try to poll each region to find out what’s popular. It is important. In modern times we have a lot of tools, back in the day we didn’t have them at our fingertips. I want to do more.”
Also, the “Hills and Valleys” singer plans to release a record that is “100% dancehall, hardcore roots reggae, some fi yuh skank on, fi de gal dem Brooke Wilde!” he rode
If this sounds like the show for you, tickets for Buju Banton are available as early as today.
Fans can purchase tickets for upcoming ‘The Overcomer’ shows from sites like Vivid Seats; Official on-sale Friday, July 19.
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Buju Banton Tour Schedule 2024
A full calendar with all tour dates, venues and links to purchase tickets can be found below.
| Date of Buju Distribution Tour |
|---|
| Aug. 23 at Amerant Bank Arena in Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
| August 25 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL |
| August 27 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC |
| August 30 at TD Garden in Boston, MA |
| September 1 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA |
| Sept. 6 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT |
| September 8 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA |
| September 12 at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX |
| Sept. 13 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX |
| September 15 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ |
| Sept. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA |
| September 23 at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA |
| Sept. 29 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL |
| October 13 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, CA |
| Nov. 17 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY |
Buju Bantan New Song
On September 8, 2023, Banton dropped his 12th studio album, “Born for Greatness”.
Consisting of 17 tracks, the record showcases Banton’s famous, raspy vocals and drum-heavy, tropical sound.
If you haven’t had a chance to listen yet, we suggest starting with the rousing title track “Born for Greatness,” the synth-heavy “Coconut Wata (Sip)” and the sultry “Body Touching Body” featuring Victoria Monet.
Make sure to stay until the very end; That’s when Banton performed the album’s standout “Let My People Go,” a protest anthem that’s as catchy as it is powerful.
Want to hear for yourself?
“Born for Greatness” can be found here.
Buju Bantan is the special guest
At all shows, the three-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter will join Friday Banton.
For those unfamiliar with the 24-year-old singer, give the heavy “Stand By Me,” the head-banging bop “Friday” and the soulful “When It Comes To You” a spin.
Thank us later.
Huge artists on tour in 2024
Many iconic acts are taking the stage in these few months.
Here are just five of our favorites that you won’t want to miss live when they come to a venue near you
• Lauryn Hill with The Fuse
• The Marley Brothers
• Childish Gambino
• Andre 3000
• Michael Kiwanuka with Britney Howard
Who else is on the street? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find your dream show.
This article was written by Matt Levy, live events reporter for the New York Post. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements for your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he began his tenure at the post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals may expire and all prices are subject to change.