Like many successful Jamaican entertainers, Warrior King gained his earliest stage experience in talent shows. "I started out with school concerts at first," he says. "At the time when I just came inna music, I used to do some combinations with a yout' named Likkle Blacks, Marlon Stewart. We used to do Tastee's Talent Show together, so we could really start getting exposed and gain experience." When he first started out Warrior King chatted in a hardcore deejay style, like his original hero, Bounty. A switch to the more holistic "singjay" sound came gradually. "It's a natural thing what just grow inside of me, even without me realizing," the singer reasons. "People started telling me they hear I can sing now. So, really and truly it's just a natural change." Even his name is an extension of this evolution. "I changed my name from 'Junior King' to 'Warrior King' because it have a more spiritual feel to it. Fighting against oppression, fighting against wrong. I'm Jah warrior, yuh know, fighting a war of rootical love.
Warrior King's 2001 debut single, "Virtuous Woman," was an international smash, its righteous lyrics prompting the Jamaica Observer to declare the singer "one of the artistes who made a difference in 2001." Since that auspicious beginning, Warrior King's compositions have consistently charted not only in his native Jamaica, but throughout the entire Caribbean, as well as New York, London, Tokyo and beyond. "A Friend Indeed" is currently getting heavy rotation in Jamaica, while "Jah Is Always There" was a recent summer smash on Atlanta's More Fire chart. The inclusion of "Never Go Where Pagans Go" on VP Records' compilation set "Reggae Gold 2002" further raised the artist's profile. Also included are "Virtuous Woman," "Never Go Where the Pagans Go" and other compositions that have built Warrior King's reputation.
Now the conscious singer has released his first full-length album. His VP Records debut, Virtuous Woman, features production by such heavy hitters as Sheldon 'Calibud' Stewart, Richard "Chabano" Brown, Lion Paw and Penthouse as well as guest appearances by Jahmali and dub poet, DYCR. With titles like "Love Jah and Live" and "Boast Not Myself," the CD's seventeen tracks are designed, says Warrior King, to "uplift people's heart, mind and soul in a positive way. All of the songs are written by me, through inspiration of the Father. Everybody can relate to a song on the album, I'm sure of that." The album opens up with "Power To Chant," a spiritual invocation of Jah that neatly sets the tone for what's to follow. Each song featured on the cd has a different style, but the message emphasizes purity and truth.
Warrior King believes that education is the key to betterment and hopes that his music will serve to convey the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Hailie Selassie I. "As a Rastafarian you just don't sing music, you sing music with a purpose and a mission. To the four corners of the Earth," says Warrior King, "I carry my music, and the message of the King. And the message of love, to all people of all races."
Photo & text courtesy of VP Records-Walboomers Music.
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Everyday
Warrior King Lyrics
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Hes the one who keeps me safe and secure (so secure)
Every day I love Jahhhh more and more (more and more)
He gives me the strength so I can endure (endure)
Them sey jah dead and dem get mislead
And during that mi sey just cant see Jah light
Them get injected and get infected by a system that praises the antichrist
Great and terrible is his name
Rastafari lives and he reigns
His marvelous words I will proclaim again and again (oooh)
(Hook)
So every day
I love Jah more and more (more and more)
Hes the one who keeps me safe and secure (so secure)
Every day I love Jahhhh more and more (more and more)
He gives me the strength so I can endure (endure)
Jah youre my everything youre the reason why Im living
You are the king of kings
For you I do anything
You make my joy bell ring
Like a bird you have me singing
To do your works
Jah Im able and willing
Jah my love for you grow by the seconds
The song "Everyday" by Warrior King is a tribute to Rastafarianism and the artist's faith in Jah, which is a shortened form of Jahovah, God. The lyrics showcase a deep devotion to Jah and the belief that he provides protection, strength, and endurance to those who trust in him. The repetition of the chorus, "Every day I love Jah more and more, He's the one who keeps me safe and secure," reinforces the idea of a growing love and reliance on Jah.
The song also addresses the misconception that Jah is dead or irrelevant in today's world. The lines "Them sey jah dead and dem get mislead, And during that mi sey just cant see Jah light" suggest that people who believe Jah is dead are lost and cannot see the truth. The artist believes that those who rely on the "system that praises the antichrist" are in danger of being "injected and infected." Instead, he proclaims that Rastafari lives and reigns, and he will continue to spread the message of Jah's greatness and power.
Overall, "Everyday" is a powerful expression of the artist's faith and a reminder of the importance of spiritual strength and endurance in the face of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I love Jahhh more and more (more and more)
My love for Jah intensifies every day as I deepen my relationship with Him
Hes the one who keeps me safe and secure (so secure)
Jah's love provides me with a sense of security and protection
He gives me the strength so I can endure (endure)
Jah's strength enables me to overcome any obstacles and persevere
Them sey jah dead and dem get mislead
People who are misled say that Jah is no longer alive
And during that mi sey just cant see Jah light
During times when people doubt Jah's existence, I struggle to see His light
Them get injected and get infected by a system that praises the antichrist
People are influenced and corrupted by a culture that promotes beliefs conflicting with Jah's teachings
Rastafari lives and he reigns
Jah continues to exist and rule over all creation, despite what others may say
Great and terrible is his name
Jah's power and authority are beyond comprehension
His marvelous words I will proclaim again and again (oooh)
I will continue to share Jah's amazing teachings with others, repeatedly
Jah youre my everything youre the reason why Im living
Jah is the source of my life and everything I am
You are the king of kings
Jah holds the highest position of authority in the universe
For you I do anything
I am willing to do anything to honor and serve Jah
You make my joy bell ring
Jah brings joy and happiness to my life
Like a bird you have me singing
Jah's love fills me with a sense of happiness and freedom, like a bird singing
To do your works
I am devoted to carrying out Jah's plans and purpose
Jah Im able and willing
With Jah's guidance, I am capable and willing to do anything necessary
Jah my love for you grow by the seconds
My love for Jah continues to grow every moment of every day
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.