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)
Real Warriors
Anthony B Lyrics
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How could i have p-ssed out my out my gun,
Nop here cause babylon is blowing out, out out, out,
Real warriors,
No hands in there,
From the little school girls no we know stare,
Muder like a problem ain't there,
Little friendly dissapear,We pray no chichi man,
Wherever i see jah i feel like a new man,
Murder the bear and the trunk,
The bear kick compose,
Kingdom kno come when sellasie compose,
Firebon everything we unjust,
No man to trust,
U do'nt knw which girl got the virus,
Com to finish inside us,
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Anthony B's song Real Warriors speaks about the struggles of being a real warrior in a corrupt and violent society. The lyrics highlight the challenges that come with trying to live a righteous life in a world filled with evil and injustice. The opening line, "How could I have passed out my gun," introduces the theme of personal responsibility and accountability. In a world where guns and violence are prevalent, it's easy to lose sight of what is truly important. The artist is reminding the listener that it's important to stand up for what is right and not let the pressures of society lead them astray.
The chorus, "Real warriors, no hands in there," refers to the fact that true warriors don't need weapons to solve problems. Instead, they rely on their inner strength and courage to face challenges. The song also recognizes the important role that women play in society. The line, "From the little school girls no we know stare," highlights the fact that even young girls have the power to inspire change and make a difference.
Overall, Anthony B's Real Warriors is a powerful commentary on the struggles of living in a violent and corrupt society. The song encourages listeners to stay true to their values and to never give up hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
How could i have p-ssed out my out my gun,
I can't believe I let go of my gun.
Nop here cause babylon is blowing out, out out, out,
We can't stay here because the police are cracking down hard.
Real warriors,
We are true warriors.
No hands in there,
Nobody has any weapons.
From the little school girls no we know stare,
Even young girls know what's going on and are afraid.
Muder like a problem ain't there,
Killing has become a normal problem in our society.
Little friendly dissapear,
Friends can quickly disappear or betray you.
We pray no chichi man,
We hope that there are no traitors among us.
Wherever i see jah i feel like a new man,
Whenever I find spiritual guidance, I feel like I am born anew.
Murder the bear and the trunk,
We need to eliminate both the big and small issues.
The bear kick compose,
Once we take down the big issues, it's easier to deal with the smaller ones.
Kingdom kno come when sellasie compose,
When we come together as one, we can create a better world.
Firebon everything we unjust,
We need to burn down the corrupt systems that just cause harm to innocent people.
No man to trust,
We cannot trust anyone in this society.
U do'nt knw which girl got the virus,
We don't know which girl is carrying the disease.
Com to finish inside us,
We need to destroy the things within us that are harmful.
Writer(s): Fabrice Allegre, Keith Anthony Blair, Sheldon Campbell
Contributed by Sarah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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