Burro Banton (born Donovan Spalding; 27 December 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall reggae deejay popular in the mid-1980s and 1990s.
He is most famous for his anthem "Boom Wah Dis", which was recorded on the Steely & Clevie riddim called "Street Sweeper".
Burro emerged during the mid-1980s at the beginning of the digital dancehall craze started by King Jammy that also featured artists like Cutty Ranks. He is known for his very aggressive style; deep, gruff voice; and was the inspiration for many modern dancehall artists like Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, and Elephant Man.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have first played Burro Banton on his show in 1983 according to available tracklistings on this site. Further tracks from the artist were also played on his radio programmes during 1991.
Shows Played[]
- 29 March 1983: Horse Man (7") G. O. G.
- 1991
- 03 February 1991: I Can't Take The Runnings Ina Babylon (album - Buro) CSA
- 27 July 1991: Praise Up Jah (7") Wild Apache
- 05 August 1991 (Ö3): Praise Up Jah (7") Wild Apache
- 05 August 1991 (Radio Bremen): Praise Up Jah (7") Wild Apache
- 15 September 1991: Gangster Mine (split 7" with Tumpa Lion - Gangster Mine / Gal War) Wild Apache
- 06 October 1991: Gangster Mine (split 7" with Tumpa Lion - Gangster Mine / Gal War) Wild Apache