Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance.
Anthony B adopted Rastafarian beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well-received by his family. The stubborn and determined Anthony B refused to give up his new religion and his dreadlocks and moved to the home of his aunt and uncle in the Kingston suburb, Portmore.
While attending high school, Anthony B debuted as a deejay for the local sound system, Shaggy Hi-Power. In 1988, he befriended reggae artists such as Determine, Mega Banton, Ricky General and Terror Fabulous.
At this point in the reggae industry, singing "slack" songs about women was the popular thing to do. Anthony B did not believe in degrading women and chose to pen politically-slanted songs rather than so-called "gyal chunes." He hooked up with Little Devon the Half Pint sound-a-like singer he made his debut single "The Living is Hard" on the Wizard label in 1993. Anthony B tried many different producers but found that none of them fit his style of music. Finally, Anthony B teamed up with Richard "Bello" Bell, creating hits such as Fire Pon Rome, Raid Di Barn, Rumour, and Repentance Time. Anthony B's 1996 debut album Real Revolutionary was highly acclaimed in the reggae community. In late 1997, Anthony B released Universal Struggle which showed that Anthony B had a consistent, high-calibre talent. Anthony B has released a large number of albums since that time including 1999's Seven Seals and 2004's Untouchable which featured collaborations with artists including Wyclef Jean.
Anthony B tours extensively in Europe and North America and is known for his fiery, high-energy performances.
Anthony B is a member of the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafarian movement. "Bobo Dreads", as they are known, are recognizable by their long robes and turbans. The strong Afrocentric pride and the other Rastafarian beliefs (or "overstandings" as Rastafarians prefer to call them) which Anthony B holds are reflected in his songs.
Discography
* Predator & Prey (1996, Alpha Enterprises)
* Real Revolutionary / So Many Things (1996, Greensleeves)
* Universal Struggle (1997, VP Records)
* Seven Seals (1999, VP Records)
* That's Life (2001, VP Records)
* More Love (2001, AO ! Records)
* Live On The Battlefield (2002, Jahmin' Records)
* Reggae Max (2002, Jet Star)
* Street Knowledge (2003, Nocturne)
* Judgment Time (2003, 2B1 Records)
* Smoke Free (2003, Bogalusa Records)
* Voice Of Jamaica vol. 2 (2003, Nocturne)
* Wise Man Chant (2004, Black Scorpio)
* Justice Fight (2004, Nocturne)
* Untouchable (2004, Togetherness Records)
* Power Of Creation (2004, Nocturne)
* Black Star (2005, Greensleeves)
* My Hope (2005, AL.TA.FA.AN. / Minor 7 Flat 5)
Black Woman
Anthony B Lyrics
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I can't te-te, i can′t te-te, i can't te-te
I can't tell that this black woman she′s worth
(Black woman)listen to my song(strong woman)
Bless up ma african princess(black woman)
Mother of di earth(strong woman)
Big up ma african princess, to everything she give birth
There′s no love like black woman looove
There's no love, no love at all(black woman)
In this how wild world(strong woman)
There′s no love like black woman looove
There's no love, no love at all(black woman)
To all ma girl(strong woman)
Hey girl, i don′t want to see you cry love
So i'll try love, to satisfy love
Give i the blaaaaaah i wad the tears
On you i love, you won′t deny love
Her for i love
She's not weak, she is strong
Tell the world she's dem good one
There′s no love like black woman looove
There′s no love, no love at all(black woman)
In this how wild world(strong woman)
There's no love like black woman looove
There′s no love, no love at all(black woman)
Reachin out to all my girl(strong woman)
Take the road jah manifest
Remember as a baby yuh used to sit pon ma mi breast woy
Woman kiss and caress iiiiii
Mi love the way she wap the way she move
Everything she manifest
Bless are up inna di dress
Woman is a queen, lady eve empress
Greatest part of ma interest
I never diss i never leave the never be less
There's no love like black woman looove
There′s no love, no love at all(black woman)
In this how wild world(strong woman)
There's no love like black woman looove
There′s no love, no love at all(black woman)
Bless up mi girl(strong woman)
Mi love fi see di sun a shine
Mi love fi see di woman dem a??? and fine
No treat dem unkind
Open di empress dem eyes in this time can't be blind
Tell dem no tonk cyaan key???
If you look across the wheel and as you is di sign
Lots of things a weh dem???? as a black strong woman
Ova di year as a black strong woman
Nah fi get self be bear to be a black strong woman
I cry tearrrrs
There's no love like black woman looove
There′s no love, no love at all
Anthony B's "Black Woman" is a song that praises black women and acknowledges the important role they play in the world. The first line, "Behind any strong man, there's a strong woman" is a recognition of the fact that women, particularly black women, often provide the necessary support that men need to succeed. The refrain, "There's no love like black woman love" is a declaration of love and admiration for black women specifically, and a reflection on the kind of unwavering love that black women give to their families, friends, and communities. The song recognizes that black women are often not given the recognition they deserve and aims to put them on a pedestal.
The song also expresses a desire to make black women happy and acknowledges the challenges that they may face in a world that is often unfair to them. The line "Hey girl, I don't want to see you cry love, so I'll try love, to satisfy love" demonstrates this. Anthony B is saying that he wants to make the black women in his life happy and will try to do so by showing them love and affection. The song also speaks to the power and strength that black women possess. The line "She's not weak, she is strong, tell the world she's the good one" is a call to recognize the strength and resilience of black women and to celebrate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind any strong man there’s a strong woman
Every strong man has a strong woman beside him
I can't te-te, i can't te-te, i can't te-te
I can't stutter, I can't stutter, I can't stutter
I can't tell that this black woman she's worth
I can't describe how valuable this black woman is
(Black woman)listen to my song(strong woman)
This song is for all the strong black women out there
Bless up ma african princess(black woman)
Blessings to my African princess, a black woman
Mother of di earth(strong woman)
A strong woman is the mother of the earth
Big up ma african princess, to everything she give birth
Salute to my African princess, for giving birth to everything
There’s no love like black woman looove
No love is as strong as a black woman's love
There's no love, no love at all(black woman)
The love of a black woman is unmatched
In this how wild world(strong woman)
In this harsh world, a strong woman thrives
To all ma girl(strong woman)
Shoutout to all my girls, who are strong women
Hey girl, i don't want to see you cry love
Hey girl, I don't want to see you cry my love
So i'll try love, to satisfy love
I will try my best to satisfy your love
Give i the blaaaaaah i wad the tears
Give me the chance to wipe away your tears
On you i love, you won't deny love
I love you, and you won't reject my love
Her for i love
I love her
She's not weak, she is strong
She is not weak, she is strong
Tell the world she's dem good one
Tell the world she is a good one
Reachin out to all my girl(strong woman)
Reaching out to all my girls, who are strong women
Take the road jah manifest
Take the path that God has set for us
Remember as a baby yuh used to sit pon ma mi breast woy
Remember when you were a baby, you used to sit on my breast
Woman kiss and caress iiiiii
A woman's kisses and caresses are everything
Mi love the way she wap the way she move
I love the way she moves and dances
Everything she manifest
Everything she does
Bless are up inna di dress
She is blessed, even in her dress
Woman is a queen, lady eve empress
A woman is a queen, Lady of Eve, Empress
Greatest part of ma interest
The best thing I am interested in
I never diss i never leave the never be less
I never disrespect or abandon, I never leave anyone in need
Bless up mi girl(strong woman)
Blessings to my girl, who is a strong woman
Mi love fi see di sun a shine
I love to see the sun shining
Mi love fi see di woman dem a??? and fine
I love to see women looking beautiful and fine
No treat dem unkind
Don't treat them unkindly
Open di empress dem eyes in this time can't be blind
Empower women to open their eyes and not be blind in these times
Tell dem no tonk cyaan key???
Tell them no tongue can be silenced
If you look across the wheel and as you is di sign
If you look across the horizon, you are the sign
Lots of things a weh dem???? as a black strong woman
There are many things we face as a black strong woman
Ova di year as a black strong woman
Over the years, as a strong black woman
Nah fi get self be bear to be a black strong woman
We don't have to bear ourselves to be strong black women
I cry tearrrrs
I cry tears
There's no love like black woman looove
No love is as strong as a black woman's love
There's no love, no love at all
There is no love at all
Writer(s): Bobby Dixon, Keith Anthony Blair
Contributed by Elena K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dismasngicho5094
There is no love like black woman love...I salute this song yes rasta
@thetraveller485
Best song by one of my favorite artists 👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌
@thetraveller485
Rich lyrics true roots music 🎶
@Sammytallboy16
black woman strong woman...big up anthony B
@dismasngicho5094
No love like black woman love...bless up
@deansimla7839
One love black women-;*
@allankaiga33
Behind a strong man there is a strong woman I can't take I can take I can tell u that this black woman she is warm listen to my song bless up my African princess black woman mother of the earth big up my African princess To everything she gives birth There is no love like black woman luv there is no luv I know in this whole wild world heey gal I don't want to see u cry
@kenwood9797
Anthony b big up the woman them
@kenvadopratt2433
Rasta was trying to tell us this long time but now things changing
@esauholi7547
2022 Respect Black Women 🖤❤️💚💛💛💚