Wanna Be Loved (Buju Banton song)
"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]
| "Wanna Be Loved" | ||||
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| Single by Buju Banton | ||||
| from the album 'Til Shiloh | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Roots reggae | |||
| Length | 4:05 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | David Kelly | |||
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| "Wanna Be Loved" on YouTube | ||||
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]
References
- Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (1999) Reggae: 100 Essential CDs, Rough Guides, ISBN 1-85828-567-4
- "Wanna be Loved - Buju Banton | Song Info | AllMusic".