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.
Any Weather
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Dem know di thing go enuh?
Di whole ah Portmore and di whole ah Saint James (Saint James)
'Member we when we gone, we live forever
Salt Spring
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Me fi have a chopper, watch it drop, propeller
Me house fi have, elevator not a ladder
Daddy say, "Son dem ah tell we say no better"
No deh but (a lie dat) blessing ah forever
Mommy say, "Sonny no bother with di copper"
Me never listen, but it never matter
From you is a ghetto yute, dem have you as a shotta
My badness and mi mother prayer mek me deh 'ya
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Mi bank book and mi weed a di same
Me no haffi look me just stop ah any branch
Bun a spliff with a bokkle ah Guinness and Black Ants
'Matic inna hand when you see me you
Conspiracy fi millions
Flanka, mek we get di gold, lef' dem with di bronze
Archie tek every thing, money ah di plan
Blueprint fi me and Shabadon (Glen Devon)
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, a weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, a weh di ladder?
Me fi have a chopper, watch it drop, propeller
Me house fi have, elevator not a ladder
Daddy say, "Son dem ah tell we say no better"
No deh but (a lie dat) blessing ah forever
Mommy say, "Sonny no bother with di copper"
Me never listen, but it never matter
From you is a ghetto yute, dem have you as a shotta
My badness and mi mother prayer mek me deh 'ya
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Mi bank book and mi weed a di same
Me no haffi look me just stop ah any branch
Bun a spliff with a bokkle ah Guinness and Black Ants
'Matic inna hand when you see me you
Conspiracy fi millions
Flanka, mek we get di gold, lef' dem with di bronze
Archie tek every thing, money ah di plan
Blueprint fi me and Shabadon (Glen Devon)
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
The song "Any Weather" by Vybz Kartel is an upbeat and motivational track that encourages people to stay focused and determined in chasing their dreams, regardless of the obstacles that they may face along the way. The lyrics celebrate the resilience and perseverance of the ghetto youth, who refuse to be defeated by poverty and hardship, and instead strive to build a better life for themselves and their families. The chorus repeats the phrases "get the cheddar, money maker, any weather" and "buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder," which symbolize the pursuit of wealth and success through hard work, determination, and creativity.
The song also features references to Kartel's personal life experiences and struggles, such as his relationship with his parents, his reputation as a "shotta" or gangster, and his love for smoking weed and drinking Guinness. Despite these challenges, he acknowledges the importance of his mother's prayers and his own badness in shaping who he has become and inspiring him to keep pushing forward. The lyrics also contain a sense of camaraderie and solidarity with fellow ghetto youths, such as the shoutout to residents of Portmore and Saint James, and the idea of conspiring for millions with his collaborator, Shabdon.
Overall, "Any Weather" is a catchy and uplifting anthem that celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of the ghetto youth, and encourages people to stay focused on achieving their goals, no matter what. The message is especially relevant in the current global climate of uncertainty and economic instability, where many people are facing unprecedented challenges and may benefit from a message of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, Shabdon
Vybz Kartel greets his friend Shabdon at the beginning of the song.
Dem know di thing go enuh?
The people of Portmore and Saint James are aware of how things work.
Di whole ah Portmore and di whole ah Saint James (Saint James)
'Member we when we gone, we live forever
Salt Spring
Vybz Kartel remembers where he comes from, the towns of Portmore and Saint James, and the community of Salt Spring. He believes that even after he's gone, he'll still be remembered.
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Vybz Kartel insists that they are not going under no matter what happens. He advises all ghetto youth to get their money longer and work hard. He reminds them to stay on the right path and not make any wrong turns. They should keep making money no matter the weather or situation. And if there's a buried treasure waiting to be found, they need a ladder to dig it up.
Me fi have a chopper, watch it drop, propeller
Me house fi have, elevator not a ladder
Daddy say, "Son dem ah tell we say no better"
No deh but (a lie dat) blessing ah forever
Mommy say, "Sonny no bother with di copper"
Me never listen, but it never matter
From you is a ghetto yute, dem have you as a shotta
My badness and mi mother prayer mek me deh 'ya
Vybz Kartel wants to have a helicopter to watch it drop with a propeller, and his house needs an elevator instead of a ladder. Although his father thinks they can't do any better, it's not worth worrying about it because they are blessed forever. His mother advises him not to get involved in any trouble, but he never listens to her. As a result, he becomes known as a 'shotta' or gangster, but he believes that it's his mother's prayer and his bad deeds that brought him to where he is now.
Mi bank book and mi weed a di same
Me no haffi look me just stop ah any branch
Bun a spliff with a bokkle ah Guinness and Black Ants
'Matic inna hand when you see me you
Conspiracy fi millions
Flanka, mek we get di gold, lef' dem with di bronze
Archie tek every thing, money ah di plan
Blueprint fi me and Shabadon (Glen Devon)
Vybz Kartel mentions that his bank account and his weed are the same, meaning that they are both valuable to him. He doesn't have to search hard to find a bank because he can just go to any branch. He enjoys smoking weed with Guinness and Black Ants. When people see him, he always carries a 'matic' or automatic weapon for protection. He emphasizes the need to conspire for millions and become rich. He wants to take the gold and leave the others with bronze. Archie, who is a criminal, is good at taking everything, and money is the plan. He and Shabadon make the blueprint for their success in Glen Devon.
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Get di cheddar, money maker, any weather
Buried treasure, dig it up, ah weh di ladder?
Vybz Kartel repeats the chorus to indicate his determination that they are not going under, and ghetto youth should make an effort to have a better life. They must be prepared to spend money, not just save it; they should not deviate from the right path. The key is to make money every way possible, even if it is through buried treasure, and they need a ladder to dig it up.
Mi bank book and mi weed a di same
Me no haffi look me just stop ah any branch
Bun a spliff with a bokkle ah Guinness and Black Ants
'Matic inna hand when you see me you
Conspiracy fi millions
Flanka, mek we get di gold, lef' dem with di bronze
Archie tek every thing, money ah di plan
Blueprint fi me and Shabadon (Glen Devon)
Vybz Kartel reiterates the same lyrics, stating that his bank account and weed have the same value to him. He can go to any branch to check his account. He enjoys smoking weed, especially with the drink of Guinness and Black Ants. When people see him, they always find him with a gun for protection. He emphasizes the need to conspire for millions to get rich. He wants to take the gold and leave the others with bronze. Archie is the perfect criminal as he knows the art of taking everything. Money is the plan, and he and Shabadon have the blueprint to succeed in Glen Devon.
We not going under
All ghetto yute get your money longer
Ready, bruk pocket, nah work
Straight 'pon di narrow nah mek no wrong turn
Vybz Kartel repeats the chorus to remind everyone that they will not go under. He urges all ghetto youth to start earning more money, and they should be prepared to spend money when necessary. He encourages them to stay on the right path and not to make any wrong turns.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adidja Azim Palmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djnofinasia
my mom dance when im playing this song.. she like it
@DJHypro
didn't expect to see you here #Bless
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Me to lol
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@ltzTroy
She probably likes wining upon man on a daily
@aaronkhalifa1962
Big up to herself
@Chiefdpc268
Any ghetto youth weh feel like thereโs no hope this song is for you, for me n everybody!!!
We not going under!!!๐ ๐พโโ๏ธ
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Way up