Jah Vinci who's real name is Kirk Rhoden burst onto the Dancehall Reggae scene in 2008 with a collaboration with his then mentor Vybz Kartel called "Weh Dem A Guh" on producer Stephen Mcgregor's Day Rave Riddim.
Since then most lovers of dancehall and reggae music has falling in love with his music.
He was a member of the Vybz Kartel's led Portmore Empire.
In 2011 he decided to part company with the Portmore empire saying that being a cultural artist his music no longer fits with the direction of the Portmore Empire.
In a media release he said "I'm thankful to Vybz Kartel for the role he has played in the development of my career, Kartel a mi don, a him set it fi mi. Big up yuhself, but yuh haffi be a man at the end of the day."
In recent times a number of artists has left the Portmore empire artiste such as Lisa Hype, Gaza Kim and Blak Ryno after it was said that they were beaten. The three have since then changed their names to Lisa Hyper, Kym and Ryno, respectively.
He's is well known for tracks such as:
1. Watch yuh Friends
2. Money
3. Remedy
4. Baby Girl I am Alone
5. Money Dream
6. Wine Pan
7. Rumour
8. Wipe Those Tears
10.Wicked Heart
11.Soul To Keep
12.Gwan Home
13.Me Nah Miss
14. Draw Mi Line
Watch Your Friends
Jah Vinci Lyrics
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All clear, yeah
Yuh fi watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
And run joke with,
Ah dem think fi cut your throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
So watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
Dem think fi cut yuh throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
Mi put Psalm 23 at mi daughter head at night
And say a praya, before she go ah bed at night
Iron dawgs ah roam and dem nuh fraid fi bite
Nuh through yuh live throughout the day
Yuh will dead at night
Cause... day by day me see more man ah dead
Ah youth get run offa site and the foreman ah dead
Me get ah buss and fly weh and all pon tour man ah dead
Youth get caught inna crime mek him poor mother dead
You fi say a praya fi the thugs wey bleach at night
It's the least at night, no beauty only beast at night
And ah dem ah lock the streets at night
So you can't sleep in peace at night... sooooo
Yuh fi watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
And run joke with,
Ah dem think fi cut your throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
So watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
And run joke with,
Dem think fi cut yuh throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
Mi know say when, Jah Jah pree earth him feel hurt
Fi see me can't get no land pon the free dirt
Ah bare blood me see ah stain the youth dem t-shirt
Me wish me coulda build a rocket and mi leave earth
Whappen to the youth weh wipe the car glass
Weh you fly pass
You tell me say yuh business, when yuh nuh give a rass
When you give them the promises, me give them mi last
When you buy dem some gun me go buy some chicken parts
Nuh, through mi ah buss, mi hafi call pon mi God
Ask him fi watch mi feet pon the streets weh me trod
Cah nuff wah see me tagged and in a body bag
But mi nuh see nuh bwoy me fraid ah like
How me fraid mi God
Yuh fi watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
And run joke with,
Ah dem think fi cut your throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
So watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with
And run joke with,
Dem think fi cut yuh throat quick
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above
Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
Teacha... yeah, yeah
Miller 9... yeah, yeah
Rhyno... oh oh, oh oh, aye
Shawn Storm... yeah-eah-eaah
The song "Watch Your Friends" by Jah Vinci is a cautionary tale about the importance of being careful with the company you keep, especially those you smoke and joke with. The lyrics begin with a reminder to watch out for such friends who may be quick to cut your throat at the slightest chance. The singer emphasizes his love and loyalty to the only friend he trusts, the one up above, who he keeps closer than a rope twist.
The second verse warns about the dangers of living in a world where violence is prevalent - where iron dawgs roam free and people die every day. The singer expresses his concern about the rising number of deaths, especially that of young people who are victims of violence or crime. He also reminds listeners to pray for those who engage in criminal activities and for those who live in fear because of them.
The final verse is a call for everyone to be mindful of their actions and choices, to seek guidance from a higher power, and to stay true to their values. The song's chorus is repeated multiple times to emphasize the importance of watching one's friends and being careful about who you trust.
Line by Line Meaning
All clear, yeah
Everything is fine and settled at the moment.
Yuh fi watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with And run joke with, Ah dem think fi cut your throat quick
Be careful of the friends you smoke with and make jokes around; they might betray you at the slightest opportunity.
The only fren wey mi love, ah the one up above Keep him closer to mi than a rope twist
God is the only friend that I cherish above all others; I hold him dearer than anything else.
Mi put Psalm 23 at mi daughter head at night And say a praya, before she go ah bed at night
I make my daughter recite Psalm 23 before going to bed and say a prayer to keep her safe.
Iron dawgs ah roam and dem nuh fraid fi bite Nuh through yuh live throughout the day Yuh will dead at night
Dangerous dogs are roaming around and are not afraid to attack; you may survive the day, but you might be dead at night.
You fi say a praya fi the thugs wey bleach at night It's the least at night, no beauty only beast at night And ah dem ah lock the streets at night So you can't sleep in peace at night... sooooo
Say a prayer for the dangerous thugs that roam around at night; there's no beauty, only the beast at night. The streets are locked at night, making it impossible for you to sleep in peace.
Mi know say when, Jah Jah pree earth him feel hurt Fi see me can't get no land pon the free dirt Ah bare blood me see ah stain the youth dem t-shirt Me wish me coulda build a rocket and mi leave earth
God must be hurt to see me unable to own a land even when the earth is free. The youth's blood stains their shirts, and I wish to build a rocket to leave this place.
Ah dem ah lock the streets at night So you can't sleep in peace at night... sooooo
The streets are locked at night, making it impossible for you to sleep in peace.
Teacha... yeah, yeah Miller 9... yeah, yeah Rhyno... oh oh, oh oh, aye Shawn Storm... yeah-eah-eaah
Mentors and colleagues are mentioned here with enthusiasm and pride.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isiralex1651
Me put Psalm 23 at mi daughter's head at night and say a prayer, before she go a bed at night !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@joetube4028
2016, 2017, 2018, 2119 never gets old
@lisalinez3493
roger that!!!
@oshanepatterson2930
Joe tube 2018!
@badgyalrush5369
2018
@nikkineeks6043
2020 chune still go hard!! 💯
@alldasmoke8435
Still not old right now star
@kutayaworld4119
This never gets old because he tells it like its. Rare talent express themselves with more than one way to enable the disable minds. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@demetridemetri554
well said
@rebelbrowning30
Vybz kartel u a mi boss fi life one love