Buju Banton - Boom Boom (gully: Slime Riddim)

The song was first recorded in the late 1980s and officially released in 1992.

The song’s lyrics, which explicitly call for violence against gay men, have followed Buju Banton throughout his career.

The "Boom Bye Bye" track is a cornerstone of 90s dancehall, but its association with the represents a later era of the genre. Buju Banton - Boom Boom (Gully Slime Riddim)

The Gully Slime Riddim , produced by Mark Pinnock for the Natural Bridge label in 2006 , is a legendary "juggling" riddim that featured stars like Tony Matterhorn, Mavado, and Lady Saw.

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) The song was first recorded in the late

Buju Banton's "Boom Bye Bye," arguably one of the most controversial tracks in dancehall history, is widely associated with the in later remixes and sound system culture . Originally written when Banton was just 15 years old and re-released in 1992, the song became a global phenomenon while simultaneously igniting decades of international backlash due to its violent anti-gay lyrics. 🎧 The Riddim: Evolution and Impact

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. The Gully Slime Riddim , produced by Mark

Because "Boom Bye Bye" and tracks on the Gully Slime Riddim (like Tony Matterhorn's "Goodas") share high-energy, aggressive tempos, they are frequently mixed together in sound system "clashes" and retro dancehall sets. 📜 Controversy and Lyrical Legacy