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.
Big Man a Big Man
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Gyal want long love, dem nuh want toy
Thats why she run weh one minute Troy
And a Vybz Kartel di catty employ
Big man a big man, child is a child
Gyal want a man fi flashile and dashile
Chip up har knee pon seahorse rider tile
She seh she want a child, mi tell har
Nuff gyal inna mi catalog
So mi nuh want no mister
Gimmi di sister, mek mi gi har di twister
Mek har sumn blister its a pleasure
When a gyal have mi ting a measure
She seh "See di whole yah, burry di treasure
Dweet at yuh leisure" she seh, "Addi
You alone deal wid me so drastic"
Mi stretch di nipple like elastic
Bore har wid a black stick
Mi mek she skin it out like
When woman a do gymnastic
When she tell me har man hood dead
Mi tell har give him a casket
Thats it, when mi hold gyal
Two side a di room mi box it
Sharine seh mi a di first man
Fi balance her pon a mopstick
Kim seh she rate Shaggy
But me more boombastic
To how mi turn and twist it, mi nah kiss it
Scatta
Alright dem nuh got no girls like mine
Killa seh, dem nuh got no girls my kind
Inna mi spare time when me nah write rhyme
Man a roll wid 10 different gyal a nighttime
And di whole a dem look quite fine
Couple man deaf, one or two might blind
Mi have a millionaire gyal pon di sideline
And a couple gyal weh gimmi some suicide wine
She seh
If yuh want a joke rhyme weh tan bad
Tell me when fi come pull yuh plaid bag
Vybz Kartel ain't no jumping land crab
Sexercise a my professional job
This gyal carry dildo inna handbag
Claim seh seh never cum from she man glad
Come inna mi bedroom fi test mi standard
First 3 minutes wid me she thank God
Gyal a rail and a galang bad
Seh she cyaa tek di lippy lippy bwoy Conrod
So she come check me fi full up har bag
She want di long thing that mi have
Di catty seh
The lyrics of Vybz Kartel's song "Big Man a Big Man" explore the theme of maturity and the differences between men and boys when it comes to relationships with women. The song highlights the desire of women for a real and meaningful connection with a man, rather than just a casual and fleeting encounter.
The opening lines, "Big man a big man, bwoy is a bwoy, Gyal want long love, dem nuh want toy," emphasize that women are looking for grown men who can provide them with genuine love and commitment, rather than playing childish games. The mention of Troy running away in just one minute indicates that he was unable to fulfill the woman's desires, while Vybz Kartel, referred to as "di catty employ," is portrayed as the big man who can satisfy her needs.
The lyrics continue to contrast the mature man with the immature child, stating, "Big man a big man, child is a child, Gyal want a man fi flashile and dashile." Here, the song suggests that women seek men who are confident, successful, and able to provide for their wants and needs. The line "Chip up har knee pon seahorse rider tile" adds a playful sexual innuendo, highlighting the desire for a passionate and fulfilling sexual relationship.
In the second verse, the lyrics delve into Vybz Kartel's experience with multiple women, with the line "Nuff gyal inna mi catalog, So mi nuh want no mister." He boasts about his ability to satisfy women and expresses his preference for variety. However, the line "Gimmi di sister, mek mi gi har di twister" suggests that he seeks a deeper connection with the women he encounters.
Overall, "Big Man a Big Man" presents a perspective on relationships that puts emphasis on maturity, commitment, and satisfying the emotional and physical needs of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Big man a big man, bwoy is a bwoy
A grown man behaves like a responsible adult, while a young boy lacks maturity and responsibility.
Gyal want long love, dem nuh want toy
Women desire deep and meaningful relationships, not superficial or meaningless ones.
Thats why she run weh one minute Troy
That's why she quickly left her previous partner, Troy, as he couldn't provide what she truly wanted.
And a Vybz Kartel di catty employ
She chose to engage in a relationship with Vybz Kartel.
Big man a big man, child is a child
Just as a grown man acts responsibly, a child behaves immaturely and irresponsibly.
Gyal want a man fi flashile and dashile
Women desire a man who is confident and knows how to impress them.
Chip up har knee pon seahorse rider tile
She wants to have an intimate encounter with a man who can satisfy her sexual desires and pleasure.
She seh she want a child, mi tell har
Wait a while
Although she expresses her desire to have a child, I advise her to be patient and wait for the right time.
Nuff gyal inna mi catalog
So mi nuh want no mister
I have many women in my collection, so I don't need just one man.
Gimmi di sister, mek mi gi har di twister
Mek har sumn blister its a pleasure
Give me a woman and let me pleasure her in a unique and exciting way.
When a gyal have mi ting a measure
She seh "See di whole yah, burry di treasure
Dweet at yuh leisure" she seh, "Addi
You alone deal wid me so drastic"
When a woman experiences my sexual prowess, she wants to keep it exclusive and hidden away, enjoying it at her own pace.
Mi stretch di nipple like elastic
Bore har wid a black stick
Mi mek she skin it out like
When woman a do gymnastic
I pleasure her by teasing her nipples, penetrating her forcefully with a sex toy, and making her climax intensely like a gymnast.
When she tell me har man hood dead
Mi tell har give him a casket
Thats it, when mi hold gyal
Two side a di room mi box it
Sharine seh mi a di first man
Fi balance her pon a mopstick
When she tells me that her partner's sexual performance is unsatisfactory, I suggest she ends their relationship. When I engage with women, I dominate and pleasure them vigorously. Sharine claims I am the first man who has been able to satisfy her so well that she feels balanced, using a mopstick as a metaphor.
Kim seh she rate Shaggy
But me more boombastic
To how mi turn and twist it, mi nah kiss it
Scatta
Kim admires the artist Shaggy, but I excel in being charismatic and impressive. I can maneuver and pleasure women in ways that Shaggy cannot. I don't waste time with foreplay. Move aside.
Alright dem nuh got no girls like mine
Killa seh, dem nuh got no girls my kind
Inna mi spare time when me nah write rhyme
Man a roll wid 10 different gyal a nighttime
And di whole a dem look quite fine
Couple man deaf, one or two might blind
No one has women as unique as mine. Killa affirms that his taste in women is exceptional. During my free time when I'm not focused on my music, I spend the night with ten different women, all of whom are attractive. Only a few men fail to appreciate these women's beauty.
Mi have a millionaire gyal pon di sideline
And a couple gyal weh gimmi some suicide wine
She seh
I have a wealthy woman who is interested in me but is not my main partner. Additionally, there are a few women who engage in risky and dangerous behaviors with me.
If yuh want a joke rhyme weh tan bad
Tell me when fi come pull yuh plaid bag
Vybz Kartel ain't no jumping land crab
Sexercise a my professional job
If you want some humorous and entertaining rhymes, let me know when you want me to deliver them. I am not someone who jumps and behaves chaotically. Engaging in sexual activities is my profession and expertise.
This gyal carry dildo inna handbag
Claim seh seh never cum from she man glad
Come inna mi bedroom fi test mi standard
First 3 minutes wid me she thank God
This woman carries a sex toy in her handbag and asserts that she has never experienced orgasm with her previous partners. However, when she enters my bedroom to assess my sexual skills, she quickly reaches climax within the first three minutes and feels grateful for the pleasure I provide.
Gyal a rail and a galang bad
Seh she cyaa tek di lippy lippy bwoy Conrod
So she come check me fi full up har bag
She want di long thing that mi have
Di catty seh
A woman is behaving recklessly and acting tough. She claims she can't tolerate a timid and inexperienced man named Conrod, so she seeks me to fulfill her desires. She desires the substantial and satisfying sexual experience that I can provide.
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@raheemroberts2224
Fully Gaza from them time deh till now π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π―π―π―
@delonthomas7137
the boss way dem ah try chat about them run dancehall this is before some bowy dream to even hole a mic to sing kartel been beating their ras from long wurlboss is a legend free wurlboss
@luciafrizzi811
Big up vybz kartel yoooπ£
@kimbaker2398
Loud loud. Mi memba dis
@inferno7156
This song is kartel first widely played song about 2001-2002 there about.
@IyamSoRaya
Classic
@webby_webby
Thank u searching so long
@jahmalhart6943
Bad riddimπ₯π₯π₯
@jayjesuswake3140
This a 1 a him best song lyrically
@antwandarellefenton
Gaza unit