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)
One Thing
Anthony B Lyrics
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A just the bible say so, a just the bible say so, eh-a-a-a
All wicked people shall be burning on the rock hotter fire bun
All wicked people shall be burning on the rock my lawd
Mix up people, are so confused in every way
Confrontation, read it in the news everyday
Do you wickedness and think nobody no see
But the unseen eye is the AlmightyAlways watch over you and me
Select the clean and not dirty yo yo
I see you trying to run, but there's no escape
I see you try to hide but there's no hiding place
The works that you have done brings mankind disgrace
That mean a your time fi get erase yo yo
Hey you a one a wha, satan follower
It seems the righteous are few yo
You caught in the middle of the belly of the beast
And there's no hope for you babylon
Me see dem pollution, pure corruption
Exploitation coming from over yonder
Abomination, war and confusion
Here it in a dem propaganda
I will be there when the rapture call
Rasta will be there to testify you down fall
Mix up people, are so confused in every way
Confrontation, read it in the news everyday
Do you wickedness and think nobody no see
But the unseen eye is the Almighty
Always watch over you and me
Select the clean and not dirty yo yo
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In the song "One Thing" by Anthony B, the artist expresses his faith in the Almighty and stresses the importance of doing good and staying away from wickedness. He begins the song by stating that his words are not solely his own, but come from the Bible. He then goes on to say that all wicked people will face burning punishment, which is a reference to hell. He also highlights the confusion and confrontation prevalent in society, with references to pollution, corruption, exploitation, and war. Anthony B sings about how people can't hide their wrongdoing from the Almighty and that only the clean and righteous will be selected.
Throughout the song, Anthony B takes a stand against wickedness and aligns himself with the righteous. He speaks directly to those who follow Satan and warns them of their impending downfall. He believes that when the rapture comes, he and other Rastafarians will testify to their powerlessness, and he sings of his hope that the Almighty will always be watching over them. The overall message is clear: do good, be clean, and avoid wickedness, or you will face punishment.
Line by Line Meaning
A no me say so, a no me say so, a no me say so
I am not the one saying this, it's just what's written in the Bible
A just the bible say so, a just the bible say so, eh-a-a-a
The Bible is the one true source for what's right and wrong
All wicked people shall be burning on the rock hotter fire bun
Those who are evil will be punished in hell
All wicked people shall be burning on the rock my lawd
A reminder that those who are wicked will suffer in hell
Mix up people, are so confused in every way
People who are mixed up and confused can't see the truth
Confrontation, read it in the news everyday
There's violence and conflict everywhere, it's impossible to avoid
Do you wickedness and think nobody no see
People who do evil things think they can get away with it
But the unseen eye is the Almighty
God sees everything, even the things people think they can hide
Always watch over you and me
The omnipresent God is always watching over everyone
Select the clean and not dirty yo yo
Choose to be a good person rather than a bad one
I see you trying to run, but there's no escape
Those who commit wickedness will not escape punishment
I see you try to hide but there's no hiding place
There is nowhere to hide from God's wrath
The works that you have done brings mankind disgrace
The evil deeds people do bring shame on the human race
That mean a your time fi get erase yo yo
It's time for wicked people to be removed
Hey you a one a wha, satan follower
You're a follower of Satan
It seems the righteous are few yo
There are few people who try to do good
You caught in the middle of the belly of the beast
Being in the center of something evil and destructive
And there's no hope for you babylon
There can be no chance of redemption for those who are evil
Me see dem pollution, pure corruption
There is a lot of pollution and corruption
Exploitation coming from over yonder
Exploitation is happening far away
Abomination, war and confusion
There is much that is abhorrent, as well as war and confusion
Here it in a dem propaganda
Propaganda is everywhere
I will be there when the rapture call
I will be present when the rapture happens
Rasta will be there to testify you down fall
Rastafarians will bear witness to your downfall
Select the clean and not dirty yo yo
Choose to be a good person rather than a bad one
Mix up people, are so confused in every way
People who are mixed up and confused can't see the truth
Confrontation, read it in the news everyday
There's violence and conflict everywhere, it's impossible to avoid
Do you wickedness and think nobody no see
People who do evil things think they can get away with it
But the unseen eye is the Almighty
God sees everything, even the things people think they can hide
Always watch over you and me
The omnipresent God is always watching over everyone
Select the clean and not dirty yo yo
Choose to be a good person rather than a bad one
Writer(s): BLAIR KEITH ANTHONY, DODD COXONE
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@blobbobaggins
“Where me get me wisdom from, born in this cess?”.
Took me 28 years of listening to this song to hear that line, goes to show you, you can never quite squeeze a proverb dry and the meaning is timeless.
@MorrisAnthony-c2v
From 1996 to 2024 and this is still a big hits ❤❤❤
@PLBoogie
Anthony B spread the Word. Yes He is our guide and protector, night and day.
Big Chune🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@kevonedwards385
2022 🇹🇹
@brianbailey5034
One off my favorite Antony B song 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️♥️💯🇹🇹👍
@guydarling3852
One thing i can do one thing i can say .almighty god a leed the way .he is my guide and protectoer night and day
@keng1791
He is my guide and protector night and day
@keenanhinds9477
2021 playing the righteousness still
@johnhippolyte2322
Jah Guide Anthony B
@PARTI.DEMOCRATE.FRANCAIS
One thing I can do , one thing I can say
Real Blackman no drink coffee
I rather have a good tea
It is a thing that my ancestors were knowing.
This a cold bringing in your life coffee
Sorry my colour mind is really invisible
I know from Jamaican, i’ll always been considered as sufferer.
But almighty God a lead me in my way, no badmind can’t stop me nailed.