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Pato Banton & Friends is a collection of UK singles that have never before been released in the United States. Includes collaborations with Sting, UB40, Ranking Roger, Musical Youth, Tippa Irie, Peter Spence, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, and more! In 1996, Pato Banton joined forces with international pop icon Sting on a reggae remix of "This Cowboy Song." The track earned a Top 10 place in the UK and South American charts. He was also featured as a guest artist on the 1985 UB40 album Baggariddim. In 1990 Banton released Wize Up! (No Compromise), which included the college radio hit in "Spirits in the Material World" and another collaboration called "Wize Up!" with David Hinds of Steel Pulse. His ninth album, Stay Positive, was a blend of classic reggae sounds with messages of peace, love, and spiritual unity. From this album came the hit single "Groovin" (with Steve Morrison of the Reggae Revolution) and another successful collaboration with Sting.