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Reggae singer Anthony B made his debut as a DJ with the local sound system Shaggy Hi-Power. Relocating to Portmore in 1988, he befriended fellow aspiring DJs including Determine, Mega Banton, and Ricky General, issuing his debut single “The Living Is Hard” in 1993. Teaming with producer Richard “Bello” Bell, Anthony B notched a series of hits including “Repentance Time,” “Fire Pon Rome,” “Rumour,” and “Raid di Barn” before releasing his first full-length album, Real Revolutionary, in 1996.
Universal Struggle followed in 1997, with the single “Nah Vote Again” viewed as a key factor in preserving peace at the national elections later that year. In 1999, Anthony B returned with Seven Seals and in 2001 released More Love. Article and Feature photo courtesy VP Records
