Wanna Be Loved (Buju Banton song)

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"Wanna Be Loved"
Single by Buju Banton
from the album 'Til Shiloh
Released1995
Recorded1994
Genre Roots reggae
Length4:05
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) David Kelly
Buju Banton singles chronology
"Murderer"
(1994)
"Wanna Be Loved"
(1995)
"Champion (Remix)"
(1995)
Music video
"Wanna Be Loved" on YouTube

"Wanna Be Loved" is a song by Jamaican dancehall artist Buju Banton. It was released in 1995 as the second single from his most successful album 'Til Shiloh . The song is considered to be a classic reggae song. [1]

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Background and composition

Buju Banton's 'Til Shiloh was an album filled with songs that ranged from the pensive to the powerful, "Wanna Be Loved", however, dealt with the matters of the heart, as the artist searches for true love. Banton on the song exposes his shyness, and his fears that he'll never find a woman that wants him for himself. [2]

Critical reception

Jo-Ann Greene of AllMusic praised the song, saying that is "a touching song", adding that "create a provocative accompaniment, with the sharp rhythm juxtaposed against the fat faux bass, bright keyboard riff and Marcia Griffiths sweet backing vocals". [2]

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References

  1. Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (1999) Reggae: 100 Essential CDs, Rough Guides, ISBN   1-85828-567-4
  2. 1 2 "Wanna be Loved - Buju Banton | Song Info | AllMusic".