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)
DANCE
Anthony B Lyrics
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Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Fantasy could never be so giving
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you where you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you if you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
The lyrics to Anthony B's song "Dance With Me" are an invitation to dance and enjoy life. The song starts with the singer asking for a partner to dance with, and he invites them to enjoy the music that is just starting. The night is falling, and the singer feels like he is falling too, presumably into the rhythm of the music. He encourages his partner to let go of their inhibitions and pick up the beat, kick up their feet, and dance with him.
The lyrics also suggest that dancing can be a liberating experience. The singer describes it as a fantasy that is giving and that he feels free while dancing. He hopes that his partner is willing to dance with him and let the music lift them off the ground. The singer seems to suggest that dancing can be a way to escape the mundane aspects of daily life and experience something magical and transporting.
Overall, the song is a celebration of life, love, and the joy that comes with dancing. It encourages listeners to let loose, forget their worries, and dance with someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
I long to share this moment with you and become a part of your life.
Can't you see the music is just starting?
This is the beginning of a new journey, and the music is the catalyst that will take us there.
Night is falling, and I am falling
As the night sky descends, I begin to feel more and more drawn to you.
Fantasy could never be so giving
This moment feels like it could only be real, a dream couldn't top this.
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
I feel unburdened and able to truly embrace the moment, but I hope you can too.
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let go and dance with abandon, just enjoying the rhythm and energy of the music.
Let it lift you off the ground
Allow the music and dance to elevate you emotionally and spiritually.
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
We are surrounded by an energy of love and wonder, and the universe is watching over us.
I can take you where you want to go
Together, we can experience anything and everything we desire through the magic of dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHANNA HALL, JOHANNA D HALL, JOHN HALL, JOHN J HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
luna reed
Dance Hall is not my 1st choice for reggae music but this jams :)
Weediot
It's 2020 and he still correct. Want the old school dancehall vibes. Hold on a gyal and give she show wine rub a dub no shaking ass like a strip club or dancing on they fucking head
walner belleus
love this song make u want to Dance for real👍👍
Kima Hector
Nice blunt music.
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