Buju: Banton - Boom Boom (gully Slime Riddim)
The song was first recorded in the late 1980s and officially released in 1992.
In 2007, Banton signed a pledge to stop performing homophobic songs. However, he faced continued criticism for allegedly performing the track again before officially removing it from his catalog in 2019. Gully Slime Riddim Driven [2006] (Natural Bridge) Buju Banton - Boom Boom (Gully Slime Riddim)
The term "batty boy" used in the song is a derogatory Jamaican slur for gay men. The song was first recorded in the late
Banton later claimed the song was originally inspired by a local incident involving a pedophile, rather than a general attack on the LGBTQ+ community, though critics point out the lyrics do not reflect this distinction. Gully Slime Riddim Driven [2006] (Natural Bridge) The
The "Boom Bye Bye" track is a cornerstone of 90s dancehall, but its association with the represents a later era of the genre.