The song was first recorded in the late 1980s and officially released in 1992.
The song’s lyrics, which explicitly call for violence against gay men, have followed Buju Banton throughout his career. Buju Banton - Boom Boom (Gully Slime Riddim)
The Gully Slime Riddim , produced by Mark Pinnock for the Natural Bridge label in 2006 , is a legendary "juggling" riddim that featured stars like Tony Matterhorn, Mavado, and Lady Saw. The song was first recorded in the late
Banton later claimed the song was originally inspired by a local incident involving a pedophile, rather than a general attack on the LGBTQ+ community, though critics point out the lyrics do not reflect this distinction. Banton later claimed the song was originally inspired
The "Boom Bye Bye" track is a cornerstone of 90s dancehall, but its association with the represents a later era of the genre.