Burro Banton | |
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| Birth name | Donovan Spalding |
| Born | 27 December 1956 (age 67) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, Songwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Burro Banton (born Donovan Spalding; 27 December 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall reggae deejay popular in the mid-1980s and 1990s.
He is most famous for his anthem "Boom Wah Dis", which was recorded on the Steely & Clevie riddim called "Street Sweeper".
Burro emerged during the mid-1980s at the beginning of the digital dancehall craze started by King Jammy that also featured artists like Cutty Ranks. He is known for his very aggressive style; deep, gruff voice; and was the inspiration for many modern dancehall artists like Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, and Elephant Man.