He was born at Kingston's Victoria Jubilee Hospital, and was one of six children. Originally from Waterhouse, Kingston, he was raised in the Waterford district in the community Portmore, Jamaica. Adidja attended Calabar High School in Kingston but was expelled as a teenager. Determined to continue his education, he completed his studies at a tutorial technical school.
He was exposed to a wide variety of music from a tender age by two uncles who were themselves aspiring musicians. Every weekend he was treated to new musical offerings, on his uncle's old component set, ranging from Sam Cooke to country and western ballads to Ninja Man, who became one of his musical heroes.
At 10 his favorites included artists as diverse as Ninja Man, Papa San, Charlie Chaplin, Will Smith and KRS-1, all of whose lyrics he would study word-for-word, performing them later for friends.
He decided he wanted to be a deejay and began writing his own lyrics when he was 11. Eager to flaunt his skills, Adidja and his friends frequented the weekly Gong Talent Show at the Coney Amusement Park on the outskirts of Kingston. To their chagrin, they were always gonged off when they got a chance to perform.
Undeterred by his weekly failure to impress the talent show audience, Adidja decided to hone his skills and concentrate on winning over his own community of Waterford until he was ready for bigger things. With that goal in mind, on weekends he would practise on neighborhood sound systems Soul Signal and Electric Force.
In 1993, Adidja recorded his first single, "Love Fat Woman," for Alvin Reid's One Heart Label under the name Adi Banton, a name he chose in tribute to a role model, Buju Banton. He recorded several more tracks for local producers, perfecting his craft.
In 1996 he and two friends, Mr. Lee and a singer called Escobar, decided to form a group. One night, after watching a movie about Pablo Escobar and his infamous cartel, Adidja came up with a name for his trio: Vibes Cartel.
Vybz Kartel's new role as Killer's protege caught the attention of the public and led to a meteoric career rise, first as a ghost-writer for Bounty, Elephant Man and other members of the Scare Dem Crew, followed by collaborations with Bounty Killer, such as "Gal Clown" and "Girls Like Mine (Liquid Riddim)."
He came into his own with early hits like "Gun Clown," "Guns Like Mine (Trafalga Riddim)," "Badman (Panty Raid Riddim)," "Bus Mi Gun Like Nuttn," "Most High (Mexican Riddim)" and "War Organizer (Clappas Riddim)." He also had a string of successful collaborations with Wayne Marshall, including "New Millennium (Mad Antz Riddim)," "Why (Krazy Riddim)" and "Why Again (Good To Go Riddim)." This unprecedented debut led to Vybz Kartel being crowned 2002 Deejay of the Year at Stone Love's 30th anniversary, a feat unmatched by any new artist in dancehall.
Kartel has--aside from incredible rhymes and subtle, clever pop culture references--a unique lyrical flow all his own. It is to be noted that Kartel rarely does dance "chunes" along the lines of Elephant man or Beenie Man. Nevertheless, he has already had several high-profile collaborations with international hip-hop and pop stars, and is being touted as the next big thing in dancehall.
In terms of singles sold, he has had the second-best year on the 2003 reggae charts, outsold only by Elephant Man, and has released two albums this year for UK label Greensleeves. He was featured twice on the Def Jamaica project, and nominated for Source, VIBE and UK MOBO awards. His MOBO nominations, along with those of Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Sizzla, were subsequently withdrawn over concerns of homophobia, a common issue with dancehall reggae in general.
His video for "New Millennium/Why," with Wayne Marshall, though decidedly low-budget, has seen play on MTV. His underground following is so large that a bootleg version of, in his own words, "a very, very low budget film" made in 2001 has begun circulating. He has two albums, several mixtapes and a prolific library of singles.
In 2005, Vybz and Bountkiller fell out after Vybz preformed a song with Di Angel, Beenie's former girl, "Yuh Know Yuh Baby Father." Vybz walked out of the Alliance. Aidonia also left, because he took Vybz side, falling out with Busy Signal and making the song "Adid A Mi Daddy Who Wa Vex Wan Vex." It was said Vybz took side with Beenie by showing up at his wedding. Vybz said Beenie was his artist and would not and that's as far as it went. Afterwards, he and Movado which led to throwing of words through songs like "Movado di Failla," "Them Start War and Dead" and "Them a Pu@#* Pon di Battle." But this mis happas only made Mr.Palmer express his war side.
Vybz is the head of the territorial gangland in Portmore known as the Gaza and Mavado is the same for the Gully. Due to their feud a physical war arose between people in the two areas. Fans loyal to each artist have taken part as well. Their fan base in the youths has been seen, as entire schools claiming to be Gully or Gaza supporters have been known not just in Jamaica but in other Caribbean countries such as Trinidad to break out into physical war resulting in stabbings and street fights.
Following the 2009 Summit of the Americas the Jamaican government called a meetings between Vybz Kartel and Mavado calling on them to end the war. Since its conclusion both artists have turned away from war songs and focused on different topics, Kartel on women and Mavado on uplifting the people, although both still make songs of all types.
Following differences with record label Greensleeves, Vybz Kartel changed his name to Addi Di Teacha near the end of 2006. All new material he produces will be released under this name. Greensleeves will continue to release his older, unreleased material under the name Vybz Kartel.
He now owns the label Portmore Empire, founded in 2007, on which releases new deejays' music. To clear up why this was done he had an interview with Antony Miller. "If I had join Moffia House, I would be taking side which I said I would not do," he said.
He owns a rum called STREET VYBZ as well as a condom line called DAGGERING.
Recently, he collaborated with artists like D.I. aka Daniel and Di Angel--Beenie man's former wife. But that's another story...
In 2011 Kartel has recently come under fire for bleaching his skin, something that is frowned upon in Jamaican culture and even Kartel spoken against it in past songs. He has come under even more fire for his rumored involvement in devil worship with a satanic group known as the Illuminati, which is known to have other popular musicains such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna.
A Like That
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Baby
She say she cant
Never live without me
When u wrap ur arms around me
Through the the rain she loves me
When the sun comes out she love me
She say she nah go leave me
She say she nah go leave me till the daay
Life take her breath away
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u me say me want fi be me wifey
Gyal a u me wan fi be me wifey
Yeah yeah yeaah
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi beeeeeeeee
U fi be me wifey
Wine fi me dont stop
Dont stop
A u me say fi life
Till death do us part gul
Addy a gallis everybody must tlk
But if u no trouble trouble den no trouble must talk
No teary eyes
No runny nose nah
Rumors a spread
No harbour those thoughts
Drive out inna d lexs
Fuss me jus park
U a me wifey
A u in a me heart
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u me say me want fi be me wifey
Gyal a u me wan fi be me wifey
Yeah yeah yeaah
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi beeeeeeeee
U fi be me wifey
U ge u life in a dedication
Me ge me heart wid a meditation
No way this love nah see no degredation
Non a we no have no recivation
U check out me file
And me check out u reputation
What a love cordination
If loving u is wrong
Put on d handcoffs now an carry me go over d station
Mmmmm
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u me say me want fi be me wifey
Gyal a u me wan fi be me wifey
Yeah yeah yeaah
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi beeeeeeeee
U fi be me wifey
Mmmmm
She tell me that she'll never let me go
Ahore
She say teacher
Me love u
An me say
Girl i love u so
She tell me addy never stop addy never stop
Take it fast or slow
Bearbie me wan de world fi know
Baby a u a star de show
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u me say me want fi be me wifey
Gyal a u me wan fi be me wifey
Yeah yeah yeaah
Ah ah a like that
So she saaay when me touch her so
She say mmm mmm
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi me
Gyal a u fi beeeeeeeee
U fi be me wifey
Wine fi me dont stop
Dont stop
A u me say fi life
Till death do us part gul
Addy a gallis everybody must tlk
But if u no trouble trouble den no trouble must talk
No teary eyes
No runny nose nah
Rumors a spread
No harbour those thoughts
Drive out inna d lexs
Fuss me jus park
U a me wifey
A u in a me heart
"Ah Ah a Like That" by Vybz Kartel is a reggae song about an unbreakable love between two people. The lyrics tell a story of a couple who are deeply in love with each other, despite any challenges they may face. The song begins with the girl expressing her love for the boy, saying that she could never live without him. She promises to never leave him and to be with him until the end of her life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ah Ah a Like That" to show their unwavering love and commitment to each other. The boy reciprocates by saying that he wants her to be his wife and that he could not imagine his life without her.
In the second part of the song, he tells her not to worry about rumours that may be spread about them. The two of them are committed to each other, and they are not going to let any outside factors affect their love. The song ends with the girl telling the boy that she will never let him go and that she will always love him. The lyrics are simple but powerful, portraying a deep love between two people who will always be there for each other, no matter what life may throw at them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
Addressing a woman with affection
She say she cant
She claims she can’t go on living without me
Never live without me
She can't bear the thought of living without me.
When u wrap ur arms around me
When she embraces me tightly with her arms
Through the the rain she loves me
Her love for me remains constant even through the hardest times.
When the sun comes out she love me
When things are joyful and happy, she still loves me.
She say she nah go leave me
She promises to never leave my side.
Shame to see u so sad and so lonely
It hurts to see her unhappy and alone.
She say she nah go leave me till the day
She will stand by me until the end of her life.
Life take her breath away
Death is the only thing that can keep her from me.
Ah ah a like that
A vocal expression of his affection and agreement with her.
So she saaay when me touch her so
She says she loves it when he touches her.
She say mmm mmm
She is in rapture and deep enjoyment.
Gyal a u me say me want fi be me wifey
Baby, I want you to be my wife.
Gyal a u me wan fi be me wifey
Baby, I really want you to be my wife.
Yeah yeah yeaah
A vocal expression of affirmation.
Wine fi me dont stop
Dance close to me and keep going.
Dont stop
Keep dancing.
A u me say fi life
I promise to be with you for life.
Till death do us part gul
Until death separates us.
Addy a gallis everybody must tlk
People talk too much and gossip about me.
But if u no trouble trouble den no trouble must talk
If you mind your business, there won’t be any trouble.
No teary eyes
No crying eyes.
No runny nose nah
No sniffling nose.
Rumors a spread
Rumors are being spread.
No harbour those thoughts
Don't hold on or believe those rumors.
Drive out inna d lexs
Drive around in the Lexus.
Fuss me jus park
Just talk, while I park.
U a me wifey
You are already my wife.
A u in a me heart
You are always in my heart.
U ge u life in a dedication
You dedicate your life to me.
Me ge me heart wid a meditation
I give my heart to you with deep concentration.
No way this love nah see no degredation
Our love won't deteriorate.
Non a we no have no recivation
Neither of us will have any regrets.
U check out me file
You investigated my past.
And me check out u reputation
And I investigated your reputation.
What a love cordination
Our love is well coordinated and serious.
If loving u is wrong
If it's wrong to love you
Put on d handcoffs now an carry me go over d station
Arrest me now and take me to the station.
She tell me that she'll never let me go
She promises to never leave me.
Ahore
Oh Lord.
She say teacher
She calls him 'teacher'.
Me love u
I love you.
An me say
And I say
Girl i love u so
I love you so much, baby.
She tell me addy never stop addy never stop
She urges him to never stop.
Take it fast or slow
Let's take our time.
Bearbie me wan de world fi know
Baby, I want the world to know.
Baby a u a star de show
Baby, you are the star of this show.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2023 & still i like that🎉