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Buju Banton

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Buju Banton (Mark Myrie) is a Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall artist known for 1990s albums including 'Til Shiloh; his career included a documented U.S. legal case and a December 2018 release.

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The mid-1990s cultural turn: redemption or repositioning?

A neutral account of how the 1990s conscious wave was received: some saw a genuine spiritual redemption of the music, while others saw a market-driven image shift as artists read the mood of the moment. Contested interpretation, no verdict. Sources: Beth Lesser, Dancehall; Rough Guide to Reggae; Jamaica Gleaner archive.

Stance: genuine spiritual redemption vs market-driven image shift