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Buju Banton, Capleton collab submitted for Grammy consideration

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Buju Banton, Capleton collab submitted for Grammy consideration
Key Points(5)
  • Boston’s Hook Slaya Records has entered the single “This is How We Roll” into two categories for this year’s Grammy Awards.
  • The track, featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, and BL tha Hook Slaya, has been submitted for Best Global Music Performance and is also part of an album submitted for Best Reggae Album.
  • The music video for “This is How We Roll” is currently in rotation on BET Jamz, and the song reached number <a href="https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/entertainment/buju-banton-capleton-collab-peak-at-3-on-the-usa-itunes-reggae-charts/">2 on the USA iTunes Reggae songs chart</a>.
  • It was released in April of this year.
  • BL Tha Hook Slayer, also known as Bryan LaMontagne, expressed his excitement about collaborating with such reggae icons.

Boston’s Hook Slaya Records has entered the single “This is How We Roll” into two categories for this year’s Grammy Awards.

The track, featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, and BL tha Hook Slaya, has been submitted for Best Global Music Performance and is also part of an album submitted for Best Reggae Album.

The music video for “This is How We Roll” is currently in rotation on BET Jamz, and the song reached number 2 on the USA iTunes Reggae songs chart. It was released in April of this year.

BL Tha Hook Slayer, also known as Bryan LaMontagne, expressed his excitement about collaborating with such reggae icons. “Working with Buju and Capleton is an absolute dream come true, and it is important on so many levels,” he said. As a multi-platinum-selling American music producer, BL emphasizes the importance of maintaining the authenticity of dancehall, believing that “This Is How We Roll” showcases his commitment to the genre.

“The record came together so beautifully, and I’m looking forward to watching it progress across the globe. It is a big, big record, and we are excited about future collaborations with these and other legends,” BL Tha Hook Slayer added.

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