In every young Artist’s life, there comes that time where they put in a lot of work on their rise to the top. Leno Banton is one of those Artists who stepped on the scene with a brand and a crew to match, and all he wants now is to be seen and heard worldwide. Recently, he was booked to perform at the Imprint event in Kingston, Jamaica. In the first episode of his “Da MEDz” Vlog series, he shares his thoughts and visuals before and after the event. We got a chance to see him prepare for his appearance, solo performance, and meeting with Recording Artist Protoje who he deems as an Influence in his career. Leno’s REMSZN project is available here for those who aren’t familiar with his music. Shot by Jordan Morris, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
We’re still experiencing “REMSZN” as Recording Artist Leno Banton and Producer SNR Beats continue to hit you with the groovy music! Today, Leno celebrates his birthday with the release of the visual for “Classic“! Directed by Jordan Morris and Khari Kamau, the Young Banton is in his element as he drops the music to keep your head banging. Be on the look out for more visuals from his “REMSZN” project (which is available here), and get familiar with his REM Collective! Bless up on another year Leno! Listen to the Young Banton nuh man! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
From the heavens come forth the highly anticipated project from the 90’s Babies Leno Banton and SNR. Titled “REMSZN“, this 17 track creation is an exhibition of the “Ganja Phenomenon” covering various topics and flipping lyrics over the eclectic Production styles from SNR. With a blend of Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, and Grime, listeners old and new can witness the rise of the Rapid Eye Movements as they set to leave their mark everywhere. Leno has managed to keep his name buzzing for quite a while thanks to his singles, and his appearance at the recently held “Off Springs” Concert. Time to get groovy, and welcome some new music in your life by checking out the project below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
“Not a gun chune; a chune for the ghetto yutes” is the disclaimer provided by the young Deejay named Leno Banton on his latest single. Getting ready for “REMSZN“, he has enlisted Producer SNR for “AK Beat“. With a Beenie Man sample to boot, Leno provides listeners some social commentary and encourages those who are going through it to “Free Yourself“. Substance over hype, keep Leno Banton and his REM Collective on your radars. Artwork provided by Khari Gordon! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
While Stoners united on 4/20, Recording Artist Leno Banton says everyday is 4/20 with “Ganja Phenomenon“. Produced by SNR, the “Ganja baby of the Original Ganja Baby” delivers a smoker’s anthem detailing the quality of herb he prefers, and makes a call for the Ganja Man over a very trippy production. How do you prefer your weed? Get a bag, a grinder, and prepare to take flight with the track below. Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Following up to last year’s “H3ro’s Day“, Blvk H3ro is bringing his stash on 4/20 in the form of “THC” a.k.a. “The H3rb Connoisseur“. Featuring 7 tracks, H3ro’s “WeedP” is released just one year after Marijuana was decriminalized in Jamaica and promises to keep the Stoners feeling merry on their own version of Christmas Day. With Production from The Grei Show, BoomDraw, JLL, and a feature from Lord Leno, get ready for a project filled with Ganja anthems and the possibility of getting a high that’ll last a few days. Artwork by Abigail Titus. Roll one up, blaze it up, check out the “WeedP” below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
PRESS RELEASE
In celebration of International Weed Day, more popularly known as 4/20, Blvk H3ro presents THC (The Herb Connoisseur), a musical project dedicated to the Holy Herb.
“It is a joy to share THC with my brethren in these times of Gideon,” says Blvk H3ro, “this project aims to satisfy the craving for upliftment and higher meds at this moment in our story”.
This eclectic collection of next-generation Jamaican music is released one year after the decriminalization of Ganja in Jamaica, but after decades of oppression for those defiant of the regime.
“THC will give you a different vibration and make you look at Herb differently,” he says, “too many people have suffered under the system and I forward in this time to bring a lickle joy, inspiration and creativity, so mek we bussweh!”
The Weedp has original compositions by Blvk H3ro and productions by The Grei Show, BoomDraw & Kone, JLL and Greatest. The project also features Lord Leno (son of Burro Banton). Majority of the project was recorded at Equiknoxx studios and additional mixing and mastering done by Shotta Biggs & Kris-Karz
Blvk H3ro now joins the ranks of his idols Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Sizzla Kalonji, and their diverse musical influences can be felt throughout the WeedP.
The THC Project will be officially released at Nanook, 20 Burlington Avenue, on April 20 (4/20) along with the exciting music video for ‘Herb’.
