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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Where Is The Love
Warrior King Lyrics
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Brings a sense of righteousness within every human being
It gives us comfort for the future
And assurance that the
Right ones will always prevail
Rock ticky tack banga a yea
Rock ticky tack banga a woee
Be careful of the games you play
Rock ticky tack a banga yea
Rock ticky tack a banga woee
Rock rock rock a banga yea
Listen what rastafari say
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
My people dont you care
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
Its all for us to share
This is not the time for hate
This is the time to set things straight
For a shower is never too late
A Christlike character you should demonstrate
Where is the unity
Within the human family
Have lots of sprituality
Its the network linking to the almighty.
Rock ticky tack a banga yea
Rock ticky tack a banga woee
Rock rock rock a banga yea
Be careful of the games you play
Rock ticky tack a banga yea
Rock ticky tack a banga wooee
Rock rock rock a banga yea
Listen what rastafari say.
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
My people dont you care.
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
Its all for us to share.
Tears pouring down my eyes
You know as I write these lines
My people are being terrorised
By all these wars and crimes
There is no authentic love
All I see is hatred and grudge
I know love can pave the way
For better and brighter day.
Rock ticky tack banga a yea
Rock ticky tack banga a woee
Rock rock rock banga a yea
Be careful of the games you play
Rock ticky tack banga a yea
Rock ticky tack banga a woee
Rock rock rock banga a yea
Listen what rastafari say.
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
My people dont you care
Wheres the love gone
Why has it disappeared
Wheres the love gone
Its all for us to share.
This is not the time for hate
This is the time to set things straight
For a shower is never too late
A Christlike character you should demonstrate.
The lyrics to Warrior King's "Where Is the Love" address the decline of love and unity in the world. The singer calls for people to rediscover the love of the almighty creator, which brings righteousness and a sense of assurance in the future. He highlights the importance of love and unity within the human family, urging people to demonstrate a Christlike character to pave the way for a better and brighter day.
Warrior King's lyrics are a heartfelt call to action against hate and division, emphasizing the need for spirituality and a network linking to the almighty to bring about genuine love and unity. The recurring phrase "rock ticky tack banga" that punctuates the song is a Jamaican expression of rhythm and attitude, adding a playful and joyful energy to the otherwise serious message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I say the love of the almighty creator
The love from God inspires righteousness in people and gives them hope for the future, knowing that goodness will ultimately triumph
Rock ticky tack banga a yea
An expression used to get people's attention and listen to what follows
Be careful of the games you play
Be mindful of your actions and the impact they have on yourself and others
Listen what rastafari say
Pay attention to the wisdom and guidance of Rastafari philosophy and beliefs
Wheres the love gone
Asks where love has disappeared to in a world filled with hatred and conflict
My people dont you care
Challenges people to care about the lack of love and unity in the world
Its all for us to share
Reminds us that love is something that should be shared amongst all human beings
This is not the time for hate
Urges people to reject hate and discrimination, and instead work towards love and unity
For a shower is never too late
It's never too late to make positive changes in our lives and demonstrate love towards others
A Christlike character you should demonstrate
Encourages people to show compassion, forgiveness, and love, following the example of Jesus Christ
Tears pouring down my eyes
Expresses the pain and sadness felt by the artist seeing the world's lack of love and unity
There is no authentic love
Notes that true, genuine love is hard to find in a world filled with hate and selfishness
All I see is hatred and grudge
Observes that there is a lot of anger, resentment, and hatred in the world
I know love can pave the way
Believes that love has the power to transform and create positive change in the world
Contributed by Evan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.