FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DANCEHALL-REGGAE STAR BUJU BANTON NOMINATED FOR TWO INTERNATIONAL REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC AWARDS

- Ceremony to Take Place May 6th at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY -

(Kingston, JA/Brooklyn, NY – 6, March 2006) Gargamel Music, Inc. is thrilled to announce that dancehall-reggae star Buju Banton aka Gargamel has been nominated for two International Reggae & World Music Awards: Best DJ/Rapper (Male) and the Haile Selassie Award for Spiritual Service Through Music.

The honors come on the heels of Banton also being named Comeback Artist of the Year 2005 by daily newspaper the Jamaica Observer, for his steady barrage of smash singles in the dancehall and on the radio over the past twelve months. Buju, who is in Jamaica putting the finishing touches on his new dancehall album, says of the prestigious nominations, “It is truly a blessing to recognized for my works. I and I look forward to bringing the fans more music and more love in 2006.”

The 25th Anniversary International Reggae & World Music Awards will be held on Saturday May 6th at the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York (235 W. 125th st.) Supporters can vote for Buju Banton at www.IRAWMA.com until the April 6th deadline.