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Anthony B, born Keith Anthony Blair on March 31, 1976, is a Jamaican reggae artist from Trelawny, Jamaica. Raised in a deeply religious family, he developed a strong spirituality and was greatly influenced by reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
As a teenager, Anthony B embraced the Rastafari movement and became a member of its Bobo Ashanti branch. His faith, Afrocentric identity and commitment to social justice became central themes in his music, shaping his reputation as one of reggae’s most outspoken conscious voices.
He began performing with the Shaggy Hi-Power sound system before releasing his debut single, “The Living Is Hard”, in 1993. His partnership with producer Richard Bell produced major songs including “Fire Pon Rome,” “Raid Di Barn,” “Rumour” and “Repentance Time.”
Throughout his career, Anthony B has released an extensive catalogue that includes Universal Struggle, Seven Seals, Street Knowledge, Black Star and his twentieth studio album, King in My Castle. He has toured extensively across Europe and North America while remaining known for music centred on faith, equality, African pride and resistance to injustice.
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