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)
Powers of Creation
Anthony B Lyrics
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One aim one God (remember remember)
There's only
One soul one heart (remember remember)
Man should ah have
One aim one God (remember remember)
There's only
One soul one heart (remember remember)
There's a message in ma song
Lend me your ears and I know you will sing along
Baby baby could you hold ma hand
Different race different tradition but let us correspond
Am here to share ma opinion
Not to push down your throat and choke you with me decision
King Sellasie I ah di likkle man
Conquering lion and him sey fi burn Babylon
One aim one God (remember remember)
There's only
One soul one heart (remember remember)
Nuff man
Look inna sky sey wah
Caaw dem wah find but the earth is still one so yah so me look fi mine Yo!
Open your eyes in this time don be blind see Pharisees and scribes with 666 sign hey!
Rasta yuts you caan twist and twine
Yuh caan combine we we with champagne or wine Yo!
Bless up the empress me no love concubine
Them caan face the truth true dem bow waah boundary
One aim one God (remember remember)
There's only
One soul one heart (remember remember)
Man should ah have Dem sey
Ten finger one man
Ten toe but is still dey pah one man Yo!
Many hear bout a one man
Many religion ah spring ah fah de same man Yo!
Ethiopian African ah di cradle a civilization uuh!
Me like me knowledge dem nah love how me turn
True me nah catch me or intwine ah nothg fi Babylon
You see me ah sey young man
The lyrics of Anthony B's song Powers of Creation emphasize the importance of unity among human beings, despite differences in race, tradition, and religion. The repetition of the phrase "one aim one God" and "one soul one heart" throughout the song highlights the need for people to come together and work towards a common goal. The singer also acknowledges the existence of various ideologies and beliefs but stresses the importance of respecting one another's opinions without pushing them down one's throat.
Moreover, the singer urges his listeners to open their eyes and not be blind to the deception of certain authorities or religious figures who may have ulterior motives. He calls out for the recognition of Africa as the birthplace of civilization and advocates for the pursuit of knowledge instead of bowing down to Babylonian standards.
Overall, the song Powers of Creation by Anthony B encourages its listeners to break down barriers and find common ground in their humanity, promoting a message of unity, respect, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Man should ah have
Humans should have
One aim one God (remember remember)
One goal and one higher power, always remember this
There's only
There exists just
One soul one heart (remember remember)
All people share one soul and heart, keep this in mind
Man should ah have
Humans should have
One aim one God (remember remember)
One goal and one higher power, always remember this
There's only
There exists just
One soul one heart (remember remember)
All people share one soul and heart, keep this in mind
Yagga Yo!
An expression of energy and enthusiasm
There's a message in ma song
The song contains a message
Lend me your ears and I know you will sing along
Listen closely and you will feel moved to join in
Baby baby could you hold ma hand
Not fully clear, but could be a plea for unity and support
Different race different tradition but let us correspond
Though we are different in some ways, we can still communicate
Am here to share ma opinion
The singer wants to express their views
Not to push down your throat and choke you with me decision
They do not wish to force their ideas on anyone
King Sellasie I ah di likkle man
Refers to Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, a leader and symbol of the Rastafarian religion
Conquering lion and him sey fi burn Babylon
Haile Selassie I is referred to as the Conquering Lion of Judah and is associated with the destruction of Babylon, a symbol of oppression and injustice
Nuff man
A lot of men
Look inna sky sey wah
They look at the sky and ask why
Caaw dem wah find but the earth is still one so yah so me look fi mine Yo!
They cannot find the answer in the sky, so they look for it on Earth and within themselves
Open your eyes in this time don be blind see Pharisees and scribes with 666 sign hey!
Be aware of false prophets and those who use evil symbols
Rasta yuts you caan twist and twine
The Rastafarian youths cannot be swayed or manipulated
Yuh caan combine we we with champagne or wine Yo!
Their beliefs cannot be mixed with superficial or materialistic things
Bless up the empress me no love concubine
They support strong women and do not approve of the mistreatment of women
Them caan face the truth true dem bow waah boundary
Those who cannot understand the truth are limited by their own biases
Man should ah have Dem sey
People say humans should have
Ten finger one man
Every person has ten fingers, but is still just one person
Ten toe but is still dey pah one man Yo!
Every person has ten toes, but is still just one person
Many hear bout a one man
Many people know of one person
Many religion ah spring ah fah de same man Yo!
Many religions originate from and center around the same person
Ethiopian African ah di cradle a civilization uuh!
Ethiopia is the birthplace of civilization
Me like me knowledge dem nah love how me turn
The singer likes the knowledge they have, but others may not appreciate how they express it
True me nah catch me or intwine ah nothg fi Babylon
They refuse to be held down or corrupted by Babylon's influence
You see me ah sey young man
Not fully clear, but could be addressing the audience as a collective group
Writer(s): Keith Anthony Blair, Fabrice Allegre
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ryan Castaneda
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