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Universal Struggle

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The B is a dancehall artist but this CD has a definite roots vibe, for me at least. If you stumbled on this not really knowing how good the B is--I saw him in Mandeville, JA on same program with Luciano... and it was B who tore the place up. I think Jamaicans know a bit about reggae, don't you? This guy has so much talent its scary.

If you're strictly roots, don't pass this CD up. Have a listen to the samples... I think you're going to dig it. Every song rocks.

Yes I, Anthony B is a Rastaman for sure. This Bobo Dread is often overshadowed by his more famous bredrens Capleton & Sizzla. Perhaps its because he can address the issue without catering to the masses who want to hear slackness a gwan... and for that Anthony B has earned my respect. Anthony B also has a unique deejay style... with his sometimes nasal off-tone vocals and his trademark "yak a yo". Standout tracks are Universal Struggle, Waan Back, Seek Jah First (remember always to put God first), Nah Vote Again, and Zinc Fence Jungle featuring Luciano. Other good tunes are The Mockingbird, Rastaman School and Sunburnt Faces. Marley Memories is a fun song which has a melody of Bob Marley's famous reggae hits. This is one of Anthony B's best albums and he has secured his name among the modern Rasta reggae greats. At first I couldn't get used to his distinct style but the more and more I listened to it, the more it grew on me. Yeah man, Anthony B keep it real. Don't pass this one up, fe true. Yak a yak a yo!

With his fourth studio album, "Universal Struggle", Bobo Ashanti singjay Anthony B continues to forward the positive vibes he brought to the fore on previous outings such as "Real Revolutionary" and "So Many Things". There are a number of boomshots on this disc, including "Zinc Fence Jungle" (a collaboration with the cherubic singer Luciano), the pleading, prayerful "Heavy Load", the cautionary dance tune "Waan Back", "Splifftail" (a complaint against the ganja-persecuting establishment), the mournful ballad "Damage", the upbeat, inspirational "Jerusalem", and the nostalgic, ska-infused "Marley Memories" and "Nah Vote Again".

Anthony B is positively fearless. If he sees a social injustice taking place, you'd better believe he's going to call the perpetrator out on it. Big up yuself, Anthony B! May your warcry continue to strike fear in the weakhearts of Babylon! Yagga yagga yo!

Just as good as So Many Things but with a slightly different style. I really love his off key harmonizing which add to his unique style. A powerful artist.

Anthony B proves that he is one of dancehall reggae's greatest assets with this album. Crank up the volume and turn up the bass. This album knocks hard! I have owned it for nearly two years and I still find myself listening to it all the time.