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)
Warrior
Anthony B Lyrics
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We Gonna Rock This
B.A.P
What's Your B?
matseo ssaulkke i georie yeonghondeureul wihae whoa
What's Your A?
saeroun hyeongmyeongui sijakjeom
magaboltemyeon magabwa nal
akhan DNA, baireoseu
urin jeonsadeureul da irheosseo
Once Again,
What's The Name Of The Game? B.A.P
da ireoseo
ggeuteomneun jeonjaengeun nugul wihaeitna
(Bang Bang)
bigeobhage da geudae dwieseo meoril gyeonunda
geudaedeurui wiseoneun yongseobadeul su itna
(Bomb Bomb)
eoduun gamyeon sogeul da deonjyeo Get It On
Warrior
taeyangarae neoreul matgyeobwa
nae gaseume bureul jipyeobwa
digidigideom digidigideom
Warrior
chongalboda jomdeo ppareuge
nigaseume pago deureoga
digidigideom digidigideom
mogeul joyeoganda
Get down Get down
GetGetGetGet Get down
Get down Get down
(Bow Wow Wow Wow Wow)
Get down Get down
GetGetGetGet Get down
Get down Get down
(Bow Wow Wow Wow Wow)
Yeah
ginagin ssaume mogi mareun
geu daedeureul wihae nallineun Punch
seoroga dareugo pyeoneul gareugo
geu mari got mujihan saramdeul marigo
simjange ullineun nae mari nimalgwa dareuni
hwaganani deureo 4madi jansori
(Rest In Peace) jinsildeureul wihan i gido
garyeojin siseutem geomeun geurimjaga wiro
deopyeodo gulhaji annneun sinseonghan baetji
What's The Name Of The Game? B.A.P
jeolmangui neupeseo sara bonjeok itna
(Bang Bang)
angmongdeuri nal gwerobhyeo gil irheun nachimban
angma gateun ibsullo neon swibge malhal tenga
(Bomb Bomb)
hana dulssik jugeoga
jiok gateun mare sumi meojeoga
Warrior
taeyangarae neoreul matgyeobwa
nae gaseume bureul jipyeobwa
digidigideom digidigideom
Warrior
chongalboda jomdeo ppareuge
ni gaseume pago deureoga
digidigideom digidigideom
mogeul joyeoganda
Get down Get down
GetGetGetGet Get down
Get down Get down
(Bow Wow Wow Wow Wow)
haneurarae geudaen garyeojiji anhneunda
sumeobwado jinsil ape mureup ggulhneunda
neoneoneoneoneoneo neoneo neon Warrior
taeyangarae neoreul matgyeobwa
nae gaseume bureul jipyeobwa
digidigideom digidigideom
Warrior
chongalboda jomdeo ppareuge
ni gaseume pago deureoga
digidigideom digidigideom
mogeul joyeoganda
Get down Get down
GetGetGetGet Get down
Get down Get down
(Bow Wow Wow Wow Wow)
The song "Warrior" by Anthony B is an energetic and uplifting anthem, full of powerful imagery and a strong call to action. The first verse starts off by prompting the listener with "What's Your B?" and goes on to ask about their A and P as well, alluding to the idea that we each have our own individual strengths that we can use to make a difference in the world. The chorus proclaims the title of the song, urging the listener to be a warrior and fight for what they believe in. The second verse references the struggles and challenges that we all face in life, but encourages us to keep fighting and to not let anything hold us back.
Throughout the song, there are references to the warrior spirit, whether it's through the imagery of the sun (taeyangarae) or the repetition of the word "digideom" (meaning "to fight" in Korean). The song makes use of both English and Korean, highlighting Anthony B's Jamaican roots and his collaboration with South Korean hip-hop group B.A.P, who are featured in the song's chorus. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy hooks are sure to get listeners fired up and ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.
Interesting Facts
Note: This section uses generative AI, which can be inaccurate.
Line by Line Meaning
Warrior Is Back
The singer is a warrior who has returned after some time.
We Gonna Rock This
The singer and others are about to perform or take part in something exciting and successful.
B.A.P
The name of the singer's group or team.
What's Your B?
The artist is asking someone what their important quality or attribute is that starts with the letter 'B'.
matseo ssaulkke i georie yeonghondeureul wihae whoa
The artist is urging someone to shout loudly and passionately for their fellow warriors.
What's Your A?
The singer is asking someone what their important quality or attribute is that starts with the letter 'A'.
saeroun hyeongmyeongui sijakjeom
The start of a new era or challenge awaits the singer and their team.
magaboltemyeon magabwa nal
The artist is indicating that if you underestimate them or their team, you will regret it.
What's Your P?
The artist is asking someone what their important quality or attribute is that starts with the letter 'P'.
akhan DNA, baireoseu
The artist's DNA and characteristics are unique and different.
urin jeonsadeureul da irheosseo
The singer and their team have surpassed all their previous achievements and successes.
Once Again,
The artist is getting ready to take on a new challenge or battle.
What's The Name Of The Game? B.A.P
The name of the singer's game or mission is B.A.P.
da ireoseo
The singer is ready and prepared to succeed.
ggeuteomneun jeonjaengeun nugul wihaeitna
The singer is questioning who the never-ending battle or conflict is for.
(Bang Bang)
There are loud and sudden sounds, possibly gunfire or explosions.
bigeobhage da geudae dwieseo meoril gyeonunda
You have to protect your head with your hands and crouch low to evade the blasts
geudaedeurui wiseoneun yongseobadeul su itna
You can rely on the singer's team's intelligence and expertise to survive.
(Bomb Bomb)
There are explosive sounds, and something intense is happening.
eoduun gamyeon sogeul da deonjyeo Get It On
Even in the darkness, find the courage to move forward and take risks.
Warrior
The artist and their team are warriors who are strong and capable.
taeyangarae neoreul matgyeobwa
Like the sun, the artist is urging someone to look to them and follow them as an inspiration.
nae gaseume bureul jipyeobwa
The singer wants someone to feel their passion and determination that they carry in their chest.
digidigideom digidigideom
The artist is making a sound of a drumbeat to motivate and energize.
chongalboda jomdeo ppareuge
The singer asks someone to shout louder than they ever have before.
ni gaseume pago deureoga
The singer wants someone to let out their energy from their heart.
mogeul joyeoganda
The singer wants someone to scream and release their emotions and energy.
Get down Get down
The artist is telling someone to crouch down low, possibly for cover or to follow their lead.
Bow Wow Wow Wow Wow
The sound of a bark or the phrase has no concrete meaning, but serves as a hype-building phrase.
ginagin ssaume mogi mareun
The singer is describing a strong impact or punch that goes along with a sound effect.
geu daedeureul wihae nallineun Punch
The punch goes towards a specific target or opponent.
seoroga dareugo pyeoneul gareugo
Someone screams in pain and falls to the side after being hit.
geu mari got mujihan saramdeul marigo
People who ask for trouble will always receive it; this statement also refers to the previous lines with the punch and scream noise.
simjange ullineun nae mari nimalgwa dareuni
The artist's words can have an intense effect on people's hearts and causes others to fear them.
hwaganani deureo 4madi jansori
The singer's booming voice is impactful enough to reach others within a four-block radius.
(Rest In Peace) jinsildeureul wihan i gido
The artist is paying their respects to the memory of those who have passed away.
garyeojin siseutem geomeun geurimjaga wiro
The singer describes a situation that is tense, secretive, and full of hidden or symbolic meanings.
deopyeodo gulhaji annneun sinseonghan baetji
The singer's cool and unflinching demeanor can help them avoid danger and survive under pressure.
jeolmangui neupeseo sara bonjeok itna
In the face of adversity, the singer warns someone to be prepared to survive, no matter what it takes.
angmongdeuri nal gwerobhyeo gil irheun nachimban
Others are envious and trying to hold the artist back from their path.
angma gateun ibsullo neon swibge malhal tenga
The artist will respond to their detractors with sharp and accurate words that cut like a needle.
hana dulssik jugeoga
The singer wants someone to enjoy and cherish life to the fullest, even in the face of adversity.
jiok gateun mare sumi meojeoga
The singer prompts someone to share their memories and experiences that are as sharp and clear as the air.
haneurarae geudaen garyeojiji anhneunda
The artist is assuring someone that they will not fall from grace or lose their standing in the heavens.
sumeobwado jinsil ape mureup ggulhneunda
The artist may seem fearless, but there are still things that weigh on their heart and cause them pain.
neoneoneoneoneoneo neoneo neon Warrior
The artist is calling someone to be strong and courageous, like a true warrior.
Writer(s): Yong Gook Bang, Ji Won Kang, Ki Beom Kim
Contributed by Gabriella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cindy Audy
Dang, memories 😂😂😂❤️
This song will always have a special place in my heart 🇰🇪❤️
peace and love 🇬🇳
😂😂😂😂🇰🇪 Enzi flani
Fila Nike
This song was the most popular song among Kenyan high-schools in 2008!! MAAAd Ting!! They later came to Kenya later that year in December. One love!!
Jay Ndungu
Haha kwa ile bash sijui gani ilikuwa na Mr Vegas hiyo dec.... Was lit.. Dope moments mahn
Arapsigei Noor
watu wa chemil waho wapi??? i hear huko ndio ilikua inago down jamsession in 2008/09 i loved the jam cause of the riddim
joseph o
@Jay Ndungu nakumbuka ilikua inajiita g-pange na ilikua free vituko zilikua uko
official bomb dropper
Maaan it was fire
Prosperity
True. Everytime I listen to thing jam I remember funkie days🤣🤣🔥🔥. I was in Form Two
katemutzzz
I think this song hit more in Kenya than anywhere else damn! It was so huge it became a school anthem, club banger, ringtone, matatu anthem wahh and we looooved it.
privie mcspice
In Zimbabwe too🤣🤣🤣