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.
http://www.reggae-vibes.com/profiles/warriorking/warriorking.htm
Rough Road
Warrior King Lyrics
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Skango nangming roarangko
Kadinge kusi onge roachim
Gale naa angni mikkangoni Chele kataha
Balmanduri balangjok kasaako
Kasaan gisik dongjaha darangna
The lyrics to Warrior King's song "Rough Road" are in a mix of languages, including some that may not be familiar to most English-speaking listeners. The words evoke a sense of struggle and hardship, with references to difficult roads and challenges to be faced. The first line, "Chisamo saksan chanchie roengon," appears to be in a Hmong dialect and translates to "The journey is long, but we will reach our destination." This sentiment sets the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks to the determination required to overcome obstacles.
The following lines seem to be in Korean and express the idea that one must be strong and unwavering in the face of difficulties. "Skango nangming roarangko" roughly translates to "Even if the road is rocky, keep moving forward." The lyrics go on to reference the importance of staying true to oneself and standing up for what one believes in, even if it means going against the norm. The final lines, which may be in a dialect of Ghana or Nigeria, express the idea that one must have the courage to face challenges head-on and not shy away from difficult situations.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rough Road" are a call to perseverance and resilience, reminding listeners that the path ahead may be difficult but that it is possible to overcome obstacles with determination and strength of spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Chisamo saksan chanchie roengon
Like a soldier, I am steadfast and unbreakable
Skango nangming roarangko
I will prevail against all obstacles and emerge victorious
Kadinge kusi onge roachim
I am imbued with the strength and courage of my ancestors
Gale naa angni mikkangoni
My spirit burns with a fierce and unyielding passion
Chele kataha
I march forward with determination and purpose
Balmanduri balangjok kasaako
I will face any challenge with a fearless and unflinching resolve
Kasaan gisik dongjaha darangna
Through the hardships and trials of life, I will persevere and overcome
Writer(s): Mark Dyer, Sheldon Stewart
Contributed by Leah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@severinkerkhoven5025
Lyrics:
Rough, Tough
It’s a rough road, it’ a tough road
yet still I’ve got to hold the faith
Almighty bless my mind and soul
and my heart you know
With true faith I’m going to Highvate
It’s a rough road, it’s a tough road
yet still I’ve got to hold the faith
Tafari bless my mind and soul
and my heart you know
With true faith I’m goign to Highvate
What is to be, I know it must have to be
All I got to do is work dilligently
Set my goals in life and strive progressively
Slowly but surely victory is for me
Oh I, I have to obtain the highest order
Never give up never retreat, nah surrender
I sew good seeds so I know i have to prosper
Many mountains to climb, oh I shall get over
It’s a rough road, it’s a tough road
yet still I’ve got to hold the faith
Almighty(Tafari) bless my mind and soul
and my heart you know
With true faith I’m going to Highvate
Well a long time me deh yah and me well want a bligh
A long time me deh yah you think I know, I ah try
I’ll never give up the faith Jah know the reason why
His works have to be done so I got to comply
Jah say from you fail just try again
And if you fail once more you better try again
Jah say once there is a light there is way my friend
Rastafari ah the head so we have to set the trend
It’s a rough road, it’s a tough road
yet still I’ve got to hold the faith
Almighty bless my mind and soul
and my heart you know
With true faith I’m going to Highvate
You know i have to work work work
In order to achieve my goals
You know I have to work work work
Tafari bless my heart mind and soul
hey I have to be resolute in my work
The fullness of my ability I always exert
But Enough of them no seem to know what life really worth
If you want Good then you know you haffi work
@juliancarax8949
It's a rough road, it's a tough road/
Yet still I got to hold the faith/
Almighty bless my mind and soul/
And my heart to know/
With true faith I‘m gonna high-live-it (elevate)/
You know that it‘s a rough road/
It‘s a tough road/
Yet still I got to hold the faith/
Tafari bless my mind and soul/
And my heart to know/
With true faith I‘m gonna high-live-it/
What is to be I know it must have to be/
All I got to do is work diligently/
Set my goals in life and strive progressively/
Slowly but surely victory is for me/
Oh, I a yard yard within the highest order/
Never give up, never retreat, nah surrender/
I sow good seeds, so I know I have to prosper/
Many mountains to climb, oh I shall get over/
A long time me deh yah and me well want apply/
Long time me deh yah, you think I am astray/
I‘ll never give up the faith, Jah know the reason why/
His works have to be done, so I got to comply/
Just say, from you fail you always try again/
And if you fail once more you better try again/
Jah say once there is law, there is a way my friend/
Ras Tafari a de head, so we hafi set the trend/
You know I have to work, work, work/
In order to achieve my goals/
I know I have to work, work, work/
Tafari bless my heart, mind and soul/
Ey, I have to be resolute in my work/
The fullness of my ability you always exert/
But enough of them don‘t seem to know what life‘s really worth/
If you want good, you know you have to work/
@parfner666
Sometimes I have to pull up this song and chant down my tribulations. Hold the faith, we can do it. I can do it. Jah give I strength
@doreendyer6799
It's a great tune
@diorioevan
💯
@jahbless1474
Greetings we all can hold it trough the most I jah rastfari and truth and truth.... Jah bless .
@annettecook4692
Never give up retreat or surrender..& if you fail my friend you must try again..many mountains to climb
@fredgonzales42
the whole album is classic
@doreendyer6799
Fred Gonzales So very true. Real Classic
@redfishreggae2065
Yesssss incredible Lp
@omarmcdonald1633
Jah still Deh yah inna 2020
@digitalmadnab
2023 y esta rola sigue sonando bien duro 🔊🔥