Buju Banton: An iTunes Top 3—What Does This Mean for Dancehall?
With her thirteenth album, “Too Too Bad”, Buju Banton reached No. 3 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums chart. This strong start reflects significant support for the Jamaican artist, though it remains to be seen how long this success will last. On July 17, 2026, Buju Banton released “Too Too Bad,” a 13-track, 35-minute album. Released by Gargamel Music under an exclusive license from VP Music Group, the album debuted at number three on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums chart. This chart provides a useful snapshot. It shows that an audience was ready to buy the album right away. However, it does not yet allow us to gauge the album’s total audience or its ability to remain prominent for several weeks. A launch that goes beyond the United States The release of “Too Too Bad” also made an impact on several iTunes reggae charts, notably in Belgium, Canada, the United