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)
Conquer All
Anthony B Lyrics
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He's our Lord our Almighty Saviour
Remember he's the conqueror of all conquerors
Bless Bobo tell dem we
Conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Big or small short or tallJah conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Hey I yo yo yo
Conquer wealth conquer poverty
Conquer greed conquer envy
Conquer fame conquer vanity
Conquer death Jah Jah rule humanity
Conquer bondage set the captive free
Conquer all nation dem bow down at his knee
Conquer one and two him a di trinity
Before we eye him conquer Mussolini
Conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Big or small short or tall
Jah conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Hey I yo yo yo
Never know the lion so mystic
Who tell the eagle him fi go flick
King Selassie hold it and him wing clip
That mean no fire the dragon caan spit
Throw all the bear in a the bottomless pit
How the man so short and him so fit
One summer salt heathen get kick
Caan escape the hotter part of the whip
You judgement a come bit by bit
A full time you read out the script
Conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Big or small short or tall
Jah conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Hey I yo yo yo
Out a Zion whey Jah Jah cast Satan
That's why you affi care whey you dwell dwell
Him out a ya wid fallen Angel
Seek soul fi tek dem go a hell, hell
Careful mind yu drop under him spell, spell
King Selassie blood run through every cell, cell
Man a Lion man a no mongrel
Have nothing fi go buy nor sell, sell
Me look and see Babylon done fell dem gone
Conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Big or small short or tall
Jah conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Hey I yo yo yo
Conquer wealth conquer poverty
Conquer greed conquer envy
Conquer fame conquer vanity
Conquer death Jah Jah rule humanity
Conquer bondage set the captive free
Conquer all nation dem bow down at his knee
Conquer one and two him a di trinity
Before we eye him conquer Mussolini
Conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Big or small short or tall
Jah conquer all hey I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Hey I yo yo yo
In "Conquer All," Anthony B pays tribute to the late Emperor Haile Selassie I, who he considers the "conqueror of all conquerors" and the "protector" and "life giver" of his people. The song is a testament to the boundless power of Selassie I, who according to the lyrics, conquered everything from poverty and greed to vanity and even Mussolini.
The chorus repeated throughout the song proudly declares "Emperor Selassie I conquer all," while the verses highlight the many things he has conquered, such as wealth and poverty, fame and vanity, and even death itself. The lyrics also take shots at Babylon and Satan, suggesting that with Selassie's power, they have fallen and have no chance against him.
Overall, "Conquer All" is an ode to Selassie I's power and strength, and a call to action for his followers to continue to praise and honor him. The song's lyrics are full of references to Rastafarian beliefs, including the belief in Selassie I as a divine figure and the rejection of Babylonian society and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Haile to Emperor Haile Selassie I the life giver the protector
Praising Emperor Haile Selassie I as the giver and protector of life
He's our Lord our Almighty Saviour
Referring to Emperor Haile Selassie I as the Lord and Almighty Savior
Remember he's the conqueror of all conquerors
Highlighting the Emperor's victories in all areas of life
Bless Bobo tell dem we
Asking Bobo (a member of the Rastafarian community) to spread the word of Haile Selassie's greatness
Conquer all hey I
Expressing the idea of conquering everything through Haile Selassie I
Emperor Selassie I conquer all
Reiterating that Haile Selassie is the key to conquering all
Big or small short or tall
Emphasizing that size and stature do not matter when it comes to conquering
Jah conquer all hey I
Referencing Haile Selassie as Jah (God) and the conqueror of all
Conquer wealth conquer poverty
Highlighting that Haile Selassie can conquer both wealth and poverty
Conquer greed conquer envy
Pointing out Haile Selassie's ability to conquer negative emotions such as greed and envy
Conquer fame conquer vanity
Stating that Haile Selassie can conquer the superficial traits of fame and vanity
Conquer death Jah Jah rule humanity
Implying that Haile Selassie has conquered death and can rule over humanity
Conquer bondage set the captive free
Suggesting that Haile Selassie can free those who are captives and in bondage
Conquer all nation dem bow down at his knee
Saying that all nations will bow down to Haile Selassie
Conquer one and two him a di trinity
Implying that Haile Selassie is one with the trinity
Before we eye him conquer Mussolini
Referencing the Emperor's victory over Mussolini and acknowledging his power
Never know the lion so mystic
Expressing amazement at the mysticism of the lion (Haile Selassie symbol)
Who tell the eagle him fi go flick
Posing a rhetorical question about a less powerful bird telling an eagle what to do
King Selassie hold it and him wing clip
Saying that Haile Selassie is powerful enough to clip the wings of those who oppose him
That mean no fire the dragon caan spit
Explaining that Haile Selassie has the power to stop those who aim to harm him
Throw all the bear in a the bottomless pit
Suggesting that Haile Selassie can make those who oppose him disappear into a bottomless pit
How the man so short and him so fit
Expressing surprise at how Haile Selassie is so powerful despite his height
Catch King Selassie pon the hill a boom flick
Referencing a scene where Haile Selassie is agile and evades danger
One summer salt heathen get kick
Imagery of Haile Selassie kicking a heathen after performing a somersault
Caan escape the hotter part of the whip
Saying that those who oppose Haile Selassie can't escape the consequences of their actions
You judgement a come bit by bit
Implying that those who oppose Haile Selassie will receive their judgement eventually
A full time you read out the script
Suggesting that Haile Selassie's path and narrative have already been written, and those who oppose him will fail.
Out a Zion whey Jah Jah cast Satan
Describing Zion as the place where God banished Satan
That's why you affi care whey you dwell dwell
Advising people to care about where they live and their spiritual surroundings
Him out a ya wid fallen Angel
Suggesting that Haile Selassie is free from the clutches of fallen angels
Seek soul fi tek dem go a hell, hell
Implying that those who oppose Haile Selassie will go to hell
Careful mind yu drop under him spell, spell
Warning people to avoid falling under Haile Selassie's spell, as he is an extremely powerful force
King Selassie blood run through every cell, cell
Saying that Haile Selassie is present in every aspect of life
Man a Lion man a no mongrel
Asserting that Haile Selassie is a lion and that he is not a mongrel
Have nothing fi go buy nor sell, sell
Describing Haile Selassie as someone who has nothing to sell or buy in the material world
Me look and see Babylon done fell dem gone
Observing that Babylon, a symbol of corruption, has been destroyed by Haile Selassie
Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: RICHARD BELL
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