Mr. Mention

Mr. Mention is the second studio album by Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Buju Banton, released in 1992. When Banton signed with Mercury Records in 1993, PolyGram purchased the rights to the album and re-released it through Mercury's independently distributed Fader Records imprint with three fewer tracks and an explicit-lyrics sticker affixed to the album cover. The album was a commercial success, contributing to Buju Banton's rapid rise in popularity in the 1990s. Many of the album's songs went on to become club hits, most notably "Who Say", which features vocals from Beres Hammond.
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Music and lyrics

The album is a hardcore dancehall record where Banton showcases his signature heavy-voiced quips. His themes mainly revolve around his sexual desires and abilities, as well as his proficiency on the microphone.

Critical reception

Ron Wynn of AllMusic gave a mixed review of the album, saying that "a couple of the CD's cuts are interesting. But thus far, it's hard to understand why he's so popular based on the content of his recordings".

Track listing

Notes

Tracks 11, 13, and 14 were not included on the Fader/PolyGram Records version of the album.