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.
Beyonce Wine
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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dah One Deh Look Like Ah It.Some Gyal Cyaant Dweet If Dem Waste Line Nah Stable
nah, Or If Dem Nah Have Cable
chrous
yuh Pussy Pretty Fah, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
jiggle Di Titty Ton, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine, Yuh Nuh Have Cripple Spine Gimme Di Beyonce Wine,
do Di, Do Di Duttywine Already Now A Fancy Time
go Pon Ya Toe Point, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
nuh Pay No Gyal No Mind, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
draw Di Chalkline And Buss Di Walk Wine...
ya Pussy So Tight Mi Give It A Ticket Like Nite,, Push Ya Bumpa High, Set It Like When Ya Ride Bike
grabb Di Dicky Like, So Katty Give It A Bite, Bite
wah Yuh Feel Like, Head Is A Ting Wuh Need Light
ya So Hype Yuh Body Nah Double Fi Nuh Scratch Bright
neva Get Battery Like, Seh You Is A Flashlight
you A Goodas All Ya Life, Baby Dat's Right,
yuh Pussy Nah Buss Blood Like A Dynamite
jus... Do Di Dance Wuh Di Gyal Do Pon B.E.T.,,
yea Mi Push It To You While You Give It To Me, Some Gyal Cyann Do It Cuz Dem Nah Have T.V., Some Have Television But Nuh Pay Cable Fee, Bus A Back Way Wine Gyal Go Down Pon Ya Knee, Wide-Sailin Pon Mi Cocky, Like A Boat On Di Sea, Dem Gyal Deh A Bitch, You A Real Petty Wah, Real Pedigree Baby,
The lyrics of Vybz Kartel's song "Beyonce Wine" describe how the singer is infatuated with a woman who can move her body like Beyonce. He demands that she give him the "Beyonce Wine," a dance move that involves jiggling her hips and breasts. He praises her physique, saying that her "pussy is pretty" and that she doesn't have a "cripple spine." The singer also asserts that the woman's body is so tight that he's willing to pay to ride it like a bike. He describes how other women can't perform the move because their waists are unstable or they don't have cable TV. The singer encourages the woman to perform the dance move and promises to reward her with his attention.
The song could be interpreted as an anthem of sexual empowerment, encouraging women to embrace their sensuality and to express themselves through dance. The references to Beyonce, who is known for her sexually suggestive dance moves, suggest that the singer is celebrating a particular type of sexuality that is often denigrated or suppressed. However, the lyrics also suggest that the singer sees the woman as little more than a sexual object, and he objectifies her body for his own pleasure. The references to paying for sex and dominating the woman's body could be interpreted as misogynistic and abusive.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Jon Tooe
dah One Deh Look Like Ah It.
Hey Jon Toe, this girl is incredibly hot.
Some Gyal Cyaant Dweet If Dem Waste Line Nah Stable
nah, Or If Dem Nah Have Cable
Some women can't twerk if their waste line isn't capable or if they don't have cable to watch instructional videos.
yuh Pussy Pretty Fah, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
jiggle Di Titty Ton, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine, Yuh Nuh Have Cripple Spine Gimme Di Beyonce Wine,
do Di, Do Di Duttywine Already Now A Fancy Time
go Pon Ya Toe Point, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
ya Full Ah Double-Joint, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
nuh Pay No Gyal No Mind, Gimme Di Beyonce Wine
draw Di Chalkline And Buss Di Walk Wine...
Your private parts are pretty; do the Beyonce Wine for me. Shake your chest too, and if you're flexible without a crippled spine, please do the Duttywine dance. Get on your toes and do the Beyonce Wine; your double-jointed body is perfect for it. Don't pay any attention to other women; focus on me and let's draw a line and do the Walk Wine dance together.
ya Pussy So Tight Mi Give It A Ticket Like Nite,, Push Ya Bumpa High, Set It Like When Ya Ride Bike
grabb Di Dicky Like, So Katty Give It A Bite, Bite
wah Yuh Feel Like, Head Is A Ting Wuh Need Light
ya So Hype Yuh Body Nah Double Fi Nuh Scratch Bright
neva Get Battery Like, Seh You Is A Flashlight
you A Goodas All Ya Life, Baby Dat's Right,
yuh Pussy Nah Buss Blood Like A Dynamite
Your private parts are so tight that I'm giving you a ticket, and I want you to push your buttocks high and set them like you're riding a bike. I'm going to grab your penis, and you can bite me if you like. What you're feeling is a sensation that requires light. Your body is so energized that your skin isn't even scratching. You're never going to lose power because you're like a flashlight. You're a good person for your entire life, baby, and your private parts are impressive because they won't rupture like a dynamite explosion.
jus... Do Di Dance Wuh Di Gyal Do Pon B.E.T.,,
yea Mi Push It To You While You Give It To Me, Some Gyal Cyann Do It Cuz Dem Nah Have T.V., Some Have Television But Nuh Pay Cable Fee,
Bus A Back Way Wine Gyal Go Down Pon Ya Knee,
Wide-Sailin Pon Mi Cocky, Like A Boat On Di Sea, Dem Gyal Deh A Bitch, You A Real Petty Wah, Real Pedigree Baby,
Just do the same dance that the women on B.E.T. do. I'll be with you the whole time. Some women can't dance like this because they don't have a TV, and others have a TV but can't pay the cable fees. You should get on all fours and go down on your knees as if you're rowing a boat on the sea. Those women are bitches, but you're a real pedigree baby.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OdinbutasaVillian
Bro this song is really 17 years old and still beatin.. I urgently request anyone with the necessary resources and skills to please BREAK VYBZ KARTEL OUT OF JAIL.
- The People.
@kgarnett21fan
The Original Kartel was serious Bizz.. Kartel di Dancehall God
@dricover
Fi real bro
@oshanepatterson5452
Same man just older, and different skin tone.
@jameshamilton5947
@@oshanepatterson5452 Different musical styles
@oshanepatterson5452
@@jameshamilton5947 Ik, still him though.
@brocco420tv5
I agree kartel is the same either blakka, bleached out or prison kartel@@oshanepatterson5452
@Nina513
Black Kartel had classics...
@ProdByGILLZ
'Black' Kartel LMFAO
@nelly_19
Rofl Black Kartel yes 🤣😂