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)
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Anthony B Lyrics
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Greetings give thanks for life
Give thanks for the people of the world
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Verse 1:
How many souls you're trying to hide
In a world of elusion that's covering your mind
When you open your mind, you discover the sign
That there's something you're longing to find
Chorus:
It's the miracle of love,
That's take away your pain
It's the miracle of love,
When it comes your way again
Verse 2:
Who is the night that covers up your fear
Tender is the one that wipes away your tear
There must be no humanity, why people act so viciously
They say the greatest power can hurt the most dangerously
Brothers in the woods, Rasta show you something good
When you open your heart, you can make the new start
When your crumbling world falls apart
Chorus
Verse 3:
Teach them, miracle, miracle, miracle, miracle
As I say, brothers in the wood
Rasta show you something good
When you open your mind you discover the sign
That there's something you're longing to find
Chorus
The song "Miracle of Love" by Anthony B speaks of the power of love to heal and transform. The song begins with gratitude for life and people around the world. The first verse talks about how people hide their souls in a world of delusion that covers their minds, and it is only when one opens their mind that they discover the sign of something they are longing to find. The chorus repeats the phrase "miracle of love" and emphasizes the power of love to take away pain and bring positive change when it comes back again.
In the second verse, the song talks about fear and vulnerability and how power can be dangerous. It questions why people act viciously and says that there must be no humanity in doing so. The third verse emphasizes the importance of teaching the miracle of love and that it is something to be discovered when one opens their mind. The song ends with a final chorus that repeats the message that love is a powerful miracle that can bring positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Greetings give thanks for life
Let us express gratitude for being alive
Give thanks for the people of the world
Let us be thankful for the diverse human population
My Lord, my Lord, my Lord
Addressing God with reverence and respect
How many souls you're trying to hide
How many people are struggling to conceal their true selves
In a world of elusion that's covering your mind
In a society of illusions that's causing confusion and disconnection
Rasta show you something good, brothers in the wood
Rastafari culture can reveal positive insights to those who seek them, especially among likeminded individuals
When you open your mind, you discover the sign
When you expand your perspectives, you recognize the symbols and messages guiding you towards truth
That there's something you're longing to find
That there is an inherent yearning for fulfillment and purpose
It's the miracle of love,
Love has incredible transformative power
That's take away your pain
It can heal emotional and psychological wounds
When it comes your way again
When love reenters your life
Who is the night that covers up your fear
What is the source of the darkness that conceals our anxieties?
Tender is the one that wipes away your tear
Someone caring and gentle can console you in times of distress
There must be no humanity, why people act so viciously
There seems to be a lack of empathy and compassion that leads to cruel behavior
They say the greatest power can hurt the most dangerously
Sometimes those in positions of power can cause the most harm
Teach them, miracle, miracle, miracle, miracle
Spread awareness of the miraculous potential of love
When you open your heart, you can make the new start
When you allow yourself to connect emotionally, you can begin again
When your crumbling world falls apart
When everything you think you know crumbles around you
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Bekim Robertson
Such a multi talented artiste!
Nigel Samuel
This Song so powerful it Will light up any darkness in the Temple of God & remove the negative thoughts & emotions that been a veil over your physical eyes & your 3RD eye only the Miracle of Jah Love can get rid of any Negative Vibrations & replace it with only Good heavenly Angelic frequency so we can grow more spiritually incline with the true & living GOD that dwells deep in every living entity Mind,Body & Spirit-Soul!
Marlon Bailey
Love this tune, , ya bad Anthony b, always follow ur songs starr, blessssed
Skrilla Don
Rasta Show you something good... It's the Miracle of love that takes away your pain
Ursula Bornhauser
jah know...............blessings anthony B
bg e
bigggggg tunne
ReggaeTakeover
rasta show u somethin goood :)
Yah's child
Why the swearing brethren? Peace,Yeshua blessed Rastafari
Pat Kelly
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