Buju Banton’s tour dates have been adjusted and despite speculation online by the masses, particularly people back at home in Jamaica, the entertainer says he isn’t going anywhere, but has merely moved up some of the dates.

In a social media video that is making the rounds, Buju, whose real name is Mark Myrie, lashes out at his naysayers, lamenting the bad minded projections and rhetoric, of some. He argued that those who bad mind him choose to promote negative music, rather than the positive lyrics that are sung by artistes like him. “Me love all uno, mi love all ah uno, even the ones with the dutty heart,” he said, adding, “is good against evil inno.”

Buju has been in the US for the past few months and is presently on the OverComer tour, which sees artistes like Gramps Morgan and Wayne Wonder included. He sold out two show in New York last month and is set to perform in Washington DC at the Capital One area, later this evening. His Philadelphia show has been rescheduled with a date to be announced, as have shows in Houston, Dallas, Pheonix, California, and Chicago. Brooklyn, New York will exprerience Buju live on November 17th at the Barclay’s Centre.

This is what Buju had to say amid the negative comments of some who blame the artiste’s recent sentiments about AfroBeat music’s lack of powerful lyrical content that he says should be created to help free Africa.

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On Sunday, the stars aligned and Soca music took centre stage in Times Square, New York. Ahead of the Caribbean Labor Day celebrations, the carnival excitement is building and like clockwork, the artistes who make it all possible, are showing up.

Lyrikal took the midtown New York stage, delivering the Caribbean’s vibrant energy and infectious rhythms to what is considered, one of the world’s most iconic destinations, showing those who questioned, exactly why he is considered the Soca King of New York. “We did this one for the culture. Performing in Times Square is a dream come true,” said the ‘Look Back’ singer.

As one of the culture’s musical ambassadors, Lyrikal says he sees this opportunity as a significant milestone for Soca music and certainly, his career. “The energy, the people, the atmosphere—it’s something I will never forget. Looking out at the people and seeing a variety of Caribbean flags and smiling faces makes everything worthwhile. I’m proud to represent my culture and bring Soca to the world stage,” he said.

His performance included a variation of hits old and new. ‘Happy Place,’ the anthem on which his annual concert brand is built, was sung with the accompaniment of the Tropical Fete’s Youth Steel Orchestra. The artiste says he remains committed to celebrating and spreading the rich cultural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago.