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Mega Banton

b. 1973

Jamaican reggae musician

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About Mega Banton

Born 1973. Mega Banton is a Jamaican musician.

Mega Banton (born Garth Alexander Williams, 1974) is a Jamaican dancehall deejay who came to prominence in the early 1990s.

Biography Williams was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1973.

Inspired by the likes of Burro Banton and Buju Banton, and with a similar gruff style of delivery, he achieved international success in the early 1990s with singles such as "First Position", "Decision", "No Ninja, No Buju", and "Sound Boy Killing", working with the Black Scorpio team. He recorded a duet with Leroy Smart ("Mr. Want All"), and in 1994 courted controversy with his single "Money First", for which he was accused of encouraging women into a life of prostitution. When Garnett Silk died, Banton released the "A Tribute to Garnett Silk" single, along with . In 1988 he had a combination hit with Barrington Levy with "She's Mine". In 1995 he made his major-label album debut with 1,000,000 Megwatts. He is still performing, well into the 2000s.

Discography First Position (1992), Black Scorpio (reissued (2001) VP) Showcase (1993), VP (with Ricky General) New Year New Style (1995), Black Scorpio/Shanachie 1,000,000 Megawatts (1995), Relativity

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1973, Kingston
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mega Banton?

Jamaican reggae musician

When was Mega Banton born?

Mega Banton was born in 1973 in Kingston.

What is Mega Banton's occupation?

Mega Banton is a musician.

What nationality is Mega Banton?

Mega Banton is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mega Banton

· Wikidata: Q6808075

· DBpedia: Mega Banton

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