Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaica… Read Full Bio ↴Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican musician.

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)

no ring a rosie
Anthony B Lyrics

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I said Hey!
Baby I got your money don′t chu worry!
Moolala...
I said Hey!
Baby I got your money don't chu worry!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!

Oooo...
Ya!
Baby I got your money don′t chu worry!
Girl what other guy, guy, guy, guy, guy...
Can flip the beat and beat your pussy right, right, right...?
And love you every way you need at night, night, night...?
Spill my drink don't waste it, Drop my drink I'm wasted...
LIKE BRA BRA BRA!!
Run up on me and my army won′t think twice to take a shot!
Paparazzi can′t catch me cause I'm always in the da-da-dark...
Shit, King of the underground you know I run the DOT!
DONT ACT LIKE YOU FORGOT!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!
Pay!
My Money!
I said HEY!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!
Pay me my Money!
Don′t chu worry!
X2 Nobody is fucking with you bitch you ain't gon′ make it!
Bullets thru your chest and leave your body in the basement!
King
Kong ain't got shit on me you think I′m playin'!?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Where you at?
Imma make you love me like you want me to...
Like you want me to...
Love me like you want me to...
Cuz I might die without your love, Ooo I'll make you love me like you want me to!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!
Pay!
My Money!
I said HEY!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!
Pay me my Money!
Don′t chu worry!
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!
Pay!
My Money!
I said I HAVE ALL THE...
Bitch!
Pay!
Money!
Bitch!

Pay me my MONEY IN THE WORLD...
Don′t chu worry!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthony B's "No Ring A Rosie" blend various themes such as money, sex, power, and violence. The opening lines of the song are addressed to a woman who is seemingly in financial distress, and the singer assures her that he has her money covered. Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics switch between a confident assertion of the singer's power and a desire to be loved, which makes for a complex and contradictory message.

The narrative perspective in the song seems to be one of a dominant male figure who is in control of everything, from the money he has to the women he can attract. The language used is very aggressive and confrontational, with the singer repeatedly demanding payment for the services he provides. At the same time, there is an underlying sense of vulnerability and neediness in the lyrics when the singer expresses the desire to be loved and the fear of losing the object of his affection.

The song's chorus is a powerful statement of the singer's control and power: "Bitch! Pay! Money! Bitch! Pay! My Money! I said HEY! Bitch! Pay! Money! Bitch! Pay me my Money! Don′t chu worry!" Here, we see the singer demanding payment for his services and using aggressive language to reinforce his dominance. At the same time, the repetition of the phrase "Don't chu worry!" is somewhat reassuring, indicating that the singer is ultimately able to come through for the women he is addressing.

Overall, "No Ring A Rosie" is a complex, contradictory, and powerful exploration of themes such as money, power, sex, and love. It is a song about the complexities of relationships and the often-conflicting desires we have for control, dominance, and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

I said Hey!
Attention getter to start the song

Baby I got your money don't chu worry!
Saying he has the money and reassures the person not to worry. Also implies that the money they want is at stake.

Moolala...
Slang used to describe having money or accumulating wealth.

Bitch!
Calling out to someone to get their attention.

Pay!
Demanding payment.

Money!
Repeating the demand for money.

Oooo...
Expression of excitement or anticipation.

Ya!
One word agreement or affirmation.

Girl what other guy, guy, guy, guy, guy...
Asking in a playful way which guy is better than him and implying that there's no one better.

Can flip the beat and beat your pussy right, right, right...?
Suggestive lyrics about his ability to satisfy his partner.

And love you every way you need at night, night, night...?
Further emphasizing his ability to satisfy his partner with his love and attention.

Spill my drink don't waste it, Drop my drink I'm wasted...
Drinking or partying doesn't matter to him and he's okay with accidental spills or being drunk.

LIKE BRA BRA BRA!!
Sound effect used to represent a gunshot, further emphasizing his gangster-like persona.

Run up on me and my army won’t think twice to take a shot!
Warning that he's protected by his crew and won't hesitate to retaliate.

Paparazzi can't catch me cause I'm always in the da-da-dark...
He's living a hidden or private life, away from the public eye.

Shit, King of the underground, you know I run the DOT!
Confidently asserting his status as king and leader of the underground scene.

DONT ACT LIKE YOU FORGOT!
Challenging anyone who has forgotten his status or ability.

Bitch!
Repeating his callout to someone.

Pay!
Demanding payment once again.

Money!
Repeating the demand for money.

I said HEY!
Repeating the initial attention getter.

Nobody is fucking with you bitch you ain't gon' make it!
Addressing someone directly to let them know they're not going to succeed or win against him.

Bullets thru your chest and leave your body in the basement!
Using violent language to further intimidate anyone who opposes him.

King Kong ain't got shit on me, you think I'm playin'!?
Referencing the movie 'Training Day' and boasting that he's even better than the intimidating King Kong character from the film.

Where you at? Where you at? Where you at?
Repeatedly calling out to someone in a challenging way, asking where they are and daring them to come forward.

Imma make you love me like you want me to...
Implies that he knows what someone wants and he's going to make sure to give it to them in order to gain their love or respect.

Cuz I might die without your love, Ooo I'll make you love me like you want me to!
Desperate to win someone over and implying that his life would be incomplete without their love.

Bitch!
Repeating his callout to someone.

Pay!
Demanding payment once again.

Money!
Repeating the demand for money.

Bitch!
Repeating his callout to someone.

Pay me my Money!
Combining the demands for payment into one sentence.

Don't chu worry!
Reassuring someone not to worry because he has everything under control.

Bitch!
Repeating his callout to someone.

Pay!
Demanding payment once again.

Money!
Repeating the demand for money.

Bitch!
Repeating his callout to someone.

Pay me my Money!
Combining the demands for payment into one sentence.

I said I HAVE ALL THE...
Emphasizing that he has everything and all he needs is his payment.