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Pato Banton

Pato Banton (born Patrick Murray on October 5, 1961) is a renowned British reggae singer and toaster celebrated for his engaging storytelling, uplifting lyrics, and charismatic stage presence. Hailing from Birmingham, England, he grew up in the multicultural neighborhood of Handsworth, where reggae culture was deeply rooted.

The name "Pato" is derived from a Jamaican term for a "wise owl," and "Banton" refers to a master of toasting—a style of rhythmic vocal delivery. This name reflects his reputation as a profound lyricist with a unique style that blends humor, spirituality, and social consciousness.

Banton began his career in the late 1970s, gaining recognition as a standout MC during Birmingham's thriving sound system scene. He collaborated with local reggae bands, including **UB40**, with whom he recorded the hit single *"Kingston Town."* His breakthrough as a solo artist came in the 1980s with tracks like *"Hello Tosh" (Got a Toshiba)* and *"Never Give In."*

The 1990s marked the height of his international fame. His 1994 cover of *"Baby Come Back,"* featuring Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40, topped the UK Singles Chart and brought reggae to mainstream audiences worldwide. The album *"Stay Positive"* (1996) further solidified his reputation as an artist who blended reggae with positive messages and spirituality.

Pato Banton is deeply influenced by his Rastafarian beliefs and later embraced interfaith spirituality, incorporating themes of unity, love, and personal growth in his music. Beyond his music career, he has become an advocate for education, youth empowerment, and community development, often engaging in workshops and public speaking.

With a discography spanning decades, including albums like *"Wize Up! (No Compromize)"* and *"Life Is a Miracle,"* Pato Banton remains a beloved figure in reggae music. His energetic performances, infectious optimism, and commitment to spreading positivity continue to inspire audiences around the globe.

Albums

Destination Paradise
Pato Banton - Destination Paradise
Mellow Mood
Pato Banton - Mellow Mood
Baseball Reggae
Pato Banton - Baseball Reggae
Destination Paradise
Pato Banton - Destination Paradise
Love Is the Greatest
Pato Banton - Love Is the Greatest
The Words of Rastafari
Pato Banton - The Words of Rastafari
The Best of Pato Banton
Pato Banton - The Best of Pato Banton
Live in Brazil
Pato Banton - Live in Brazil
Life Is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life Is a Miracle
Ao vivo no Brasil
Pato Banton - Ao vivo no Brasil
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
Wize Up
Pato Banton - Wize Up

Songs

Jah Love
Pato Banton - Jah Love
Special to Me
Pato Banton - Special to Me
Let There Be Love
Pato Banton - Let There Be Love
Got to Keep Movin
Pato Banton - Got to Keep Movin' On
Reggae Party
Pato Banton - Reggae Party
My Opinion
Pato Banton - My Opinion
The Thrill of Loving Service
Pato Banton - The Thrill of Loving Service
Destination Paradise
Pato Banton - Destination Paradise
Heal This World
Pato Banton - Heal This World
Save Your Soul
Pato Banton - Save Your Soul
Light and Life
Pato Banton - Light and Life
A Better Place
Pato Banton - A Better Place
Heal This World
Pato Banton - Heal This World
Jah Love
Pato Banton - Jah Love
It
Pato Banton - It's the Same Old Game
Jazz Reggae
Pato Banton - Jazz Reggae
Never Too Late
Pato Banton - Never Too Late
Love Is the Greatest
Pato Banton - Love Is the Greatest
Addicted to the Vibe
Pato Banton - Addicted to the Vibe
One People
Pato Banton - One People
My Name Is Pato Banton
Pato Banton - My Name Is Pato Banton
Black Lives Matter Too
Pato Banton - Black Lives Matter Too
When You Lose Somebody You Lov
Pato Banton - When You Lose Somebody You Lov
Sending All My Love to You
Pato Banton - Sending All My Love to You
Life Is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life Is a Miracle
Them No Know
Pato Banton - Them No Know 'Bout Pressure
Legalize It
Pato Banton - Legalize It
Dreams of Paradise
Pato Banton - Dreams of Paradise
Long Time
Pato Banton - Long Time
Don
Pato Banton - Don't Stop the Music
Baseball Reggae
Pato Banton - Baseball Reggae
Go Mike Go
Pato Banton - Go Mike Go
What a Come Back
Pato Banton - What a Come Back
Don
Pato Banton - Don't Worry Piazza
Never Give in Piazza
Pato Banton - Never Give in Piazza
Baseball Heaven
Pato Banton - Baseball Heaven
My Name Is Pato Banton III
Pato Banton - My Name Is Pato Banton III
This Game Called Life Instrume
Pato Banton - This Game Called Life Instrume
Time to Dance Instrumental
Pato Banton - Time to Dance Instrumental
Never Give in Pa Mix
Pato Banton - Never Give in Pa Mix
Got to Keep Moving
Pato Banton - Got to Keep Moving
Heal This World
Pato Banton - Heal This World
Jah Love Will Carry Us Through
Pato Banton - Jah Love Will Carry Us Through
Let There Be Love
Pato Banton - Let There Be Love
Special to Me
Pato Banton - Special to Me
Reggae Party
Pato Banton - Reggae Party
Light & Life
Pato Banton - Light & Life
A Better Place
Pato Banton - A Better Place
Loving Service
Pato Banton - Loving Service
Destination Paradise
Pato Banton - Destination Paradise
My Opinion Pt III
Pato Banton - My Opinion Pt III
Save Your Soul
Pato Banton - Save Your Soul
Powerful Love
Pato Banton - Powerful Love
Light Up the One Love
Pato Banton - Light Up the One Love
Change the World
Pato Banton - Change the World
When You Lose Somebody You Lov
Pato Banton - When You Lose Somebody You Lov
Prayers For Mama Africa
Pato Banton - Prayers For Mama Africa
Love Is the Greatest
Pato Banton - Love Is the Greatest
Pe Na Estrada
Pato Banton - Pe Na Estrada
Brothers and Sisters
Pato Banton - Brothers and Sisters
Life Is What You Make It
Pato Banton - Life Is What You Make It
Oh Mama Lily
Pato Banton - Oh Mama Lily
Jah Love Will Carry Us Through
Pato Banton - Jah Love Will Carry Us Through
Together As One
Pato Banton - Together As One
Love Is the Greatest
Pato Banton - Love Is the Greatest
Message of Love from Christ Mi
Pato Banton - Message of Love from Christ Mi
Triumphant Entry Victory Day
Pato Banton - Triumphant Entry Victory Day
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Leadersh
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Responsi
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Developm
World Peac
Pato Banton - World Peac
People are the Wealth of the N
Pato Banton - People are the Wealth of the N
What Makes Me Follow Jesus Chr
Pato Banton - What Makes Me Follow Jesus Chr
Human Rights & Living in Peace
Pato Banton - Human Rights & Living in Peace
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Toleranc
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Inaction
Rastafari
Pato Banton - Rastafari's Speech on Educatio
A New Way of Life
Pato Banton - A New Way of Life
Spirituality & the Spirit of A
Pato Banton - Spirituality & the Spirit of A
Spiritual Unity
Pato Banton - Spiritual Unity
Address to the United Nations
Pato Banton - Address to the United Nations
Zion Way
Pato Banton - Zion Way
Don
Pato Banton - Don't Sniff Coke
Tudo de Bom
Pato Banton - Tudo de Bom
Spirits In the Material World
Pato Banton - Spirits In the Material World
Never Give In
Pato Banton - Never Give In
Roots, Rock, Reggae
Pato Banton - Roots, Rock, Reggae
Gwarn
Pato Banton - Gwarn
Bubbling Hot
Pato Banton - Bubbling Hot
Baby Come Back
Pato Banton - Baby Come Back
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
Groovin
Pato Banton - Groovin'
Wize Up
Pato Banton - Wize Up
Go Pato
Pato Banton - Go Pato
Now Generation
Pato Banton - Now Generation
Bubbling Hot
Pato Banton - Bubbling Hot
Gwarn
Pato Banton - Gwarn
Go Pato
Pato Banton - Go Pato
Niceness
Pato Banton - Niceness
Jamming
Pato Banton - Jamming
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
Groovin
Pato Banton - Groovin'
Tude De Bom
Pato Banton - Tude De Bom
Baby Come Back
Pato Banton - Baby Come Back
One World Is Enough
Pato Banton - One World Is Enough
Settle Satan
Pato Banton - Settle Satan
Life Is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life Is a Miracle
Legalize It
Pato Banton - Legalize It
Mama Nature
Pato Banton - Mama Nature
Life Is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life Is a Miracle
Are You Ready???
Pato Banton - Are You Ready???
Time Come
Pato Banton - Time Come
Never Too Late
Pato Banton - Never Too Late
Movin
Pato Banton - Movin'
Sweet Reggae Music
Pato Banton - Sweet Reggae Music
Good Old Days
Pato Banton - Good Old Days
X Amount of Love
Pato Banton - X Amount of Love
United We Stand
Pato Banton - United We Stand
Legalize It
Pato Banton - Legalize It
Life Is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life Is a Miracle
Are You Ready???
Pato Banton - Are You Ready???
Time Come
Pato Banton - Time Come
Good Old Days
Pato Banton - Good Old Days
Now Generation
Pato Banton - Now Generation
Bubbling Hot
Pato Banton - Bubbling Hot
Gwarn
Pato Banton - Gwarn
Go Pato
Pato Banton - Go Pato
Niceness
Pato Banton - Niceness
Jamming
Pato Banton - Jamming
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
Groovin
Pato Banton - Groovin'
Tudo De Bom
Pato Banton - Tudo De Bom
Baby Come Back
Pato Banton - Baby Come Back
One World is Enough
Pato Banton - One World is Enough
Settle Satan
Pato Banton - Settle Satan
Life is a Miracle
Pato Banton - Life is a Miracle
Now Generation
Pato Banton - Now Generation
Groovin
Pato Banton - Groovin'
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
Live as One
Pato Banton - Live as One
Sending All My Love
Pato Banton - Sending All My Love
One People
Pato Banton - One People
Rwanda
Pato Banton - Rwanda
One Love
Pato Banton - One Love
Ven A Mi Fiesta
Pato Banton - Ven A Mi Fiesta
Gotta Be A Change
Pato Banton - Gotta Be A Change
Deeper Than The Surface
Pato Banton - Deeper Than The Surface
Revelation
Pato Banton - Revelation
Spirits In The Material World
Pato Banton - Spirits In The Material World
Stay Positive
Pato Banton - Stay Positive
From Now On
Pato Banton - From Now On
Give a Little Love
Pato Banton - Give a Little Love
Situation Crazy
Pato Banton - Situation Crazy
Wize Up
Pato Banton - Wize Up
Don
Pato Banton - Don't Stop the Music
Niceness
Pato Banton - Niceness
I
Pato Banton - I'm Addicted
All Drugs Out
Pato Banton - All Drugs Out
Celebrate
Pato Banton - Celebrate
Spirits In the Material World
Pato Banton - Spirits In the Material World
Live As One
Pato Banton - Live As One

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