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.
Buddy Nuh Done Remix
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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I got di flow i got di dough
Timeless
Wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh
Wine fast
Wine slow, wine slow, wine slow, wine slow
Timeless
Wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh
Aye anyway
Buddy nuh done, carry di pussy come
Nuh you say yuh bad gyal, weh yah do run
Buddy nuh done, carry di pussy come
Yuh want mi plant hicky pon di
Titty till it numb nu-numb
Buddy nuh done, cocky a blossom fi blossom
Yuh have a daughter, hold a son
Buddy nuh done, mi nuh study no rum
Cocky solid as a rock same way when mi cum
Tan tuddy pon buddy and study
Fi whine rubba dubby bubble like soap suddy
Mi ganja melody eye bloody
Mi under mi roots like puddie
Nuh bigga nuh chubby
Gyal crown me King like Jammys and Tubby
Tugga war gyal seh mi a di real tuggy tuggy
She get four outta di sluggy
When me cool off she haffi
Draw fi pampers and huggy
Tek di dicky dicky, nuh think it a two hicky
Come here kitty kitty fi di milk dicky dicky
No gyal cya seh mi tricky tricky yeah man
Ask Vicky, man a man
Mi nuh mouse like Mickey
Guinness mi wi sip so mi neva sicky sicky
You sitff up titty fi di key fi di city
Gal weh fuck gal what a pitty
Jam two call Shelly
Har cousin and di brown one Nicki tell them
The lyrics to Vybz Kartel's song "Buddy Nuh Done Remix" explore themes of sexual prowess, confidence, and the enjoyment of sexual experiences. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the artist asserting his flow and financial success. The term "Wine fast" refers to the gyrating dance moves often associated with Caribbean music, while "wine slow" suggests a slower, more sensual style of dancing.
The main refrain of the song, "Buddy nuh done, carry di pussy come," expresses the artist's eagerness to continue engaging in sexual activities. He challenges anyone who claims to be a "bad gyal" (a confident and sexually free woman) to try and keep up with him. The use of the term "buddy" here refers to his penis, emphasizing his sexual prowess.
Kartel also alludes to the physical aspects of sex, mentioning planting love bites ("hicky") on his partner's chest until it goes numb. The line "Cocky solid as a rock same way when mi cum" highlights the artist's enduring stamina and hardness during sexual pleasure.
The following verses further emphasize Kartel's sexual confidence and experiences. He mentions "whining" (a Caribbean dance style involving moving the waist in a circular motion), using metaphors like "rubba dubby bubble" and "soap suddy" to depict the sensuality of the act. The references to marijuana ("ganja") and being grounded in his roots ("under mi roots like puddie") add a cultural flavor to the lyrics.
Kartel also asserts his masculinity, stating that he is not a weak or submissive man. He mentions his preference for Guinness alcohol, connecting it to his sexual vitality. The line "You sitff up titty fi di key fi di city" suggests that he brings pleasure and excitement to the women he engages with, and he proudly brags about sexual encounters involving multiple women.
Overall, the lyrics of "Buddy Nuh Done Remix" showcase Vybz Kartel's confidence, sexual prowess, and enjoyment of sexual experiences, with references to dance, personal endurance, and pleasure. The song exudes a sense of playful bravado and celebrates the joys of physical intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Up 2 Di Time (Hello Hello) baby you know
I am at the peak of my game, baby, and you know it.
I got di flow i got di dough
I possess the talent and the wealth.
Timeless
My style is always relevant and timeless.
Wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh
Dance energetically, don't hold back.
Wine slow, wine slow, wine slow, wine slow
Dance sensually and take your time.
Wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh, wine fast nuh
Dance energetically, don't hold back.
Wine fast wine slow, wine slow, wine slow
Dance energetically and sensually at the same time.
Aye anyway
Anyway, let's move on.
Buddy nuh done, carry di pussy come
I am still sexually active, bring the women to me.
Nuh you say yuh bad gyal, weh yah do run
You claim to be a strong woman, why are you running away?
Yuh want mi plant hicky pon di
You want me to leave marks on your body.
Titty till it numb nu-numb
I am going to pleasure your breasts until they go numb.
Buddy nuh done, cocky a blossom fi blossom
I am still ready for sexual activity, my manhood is strong.
Yuh have a daughter, hold a son
You have a daughter, but hold on to a son.
Buddy nuh done, mi nuh study no rum
I am still active, I don't pay attention to rumors.
Cocky solid as a rock same way when mi cum
My manhood is strong just like my climax.
Tan tuddy pon buddy and study
Stay attached to me and learn from my experiences.
Fi whine rubba dubby bubble like soap suddy
To dance provocatively and seductively.
Mi ganja melody eye bloody
My marijuana-induced euphoria is intense.
Mi under mi roots like puddie
I am deeply connected to my roots.
Nuh bigga nuh chubby
I don't care about size or weight.
Gyal crown me King like Jammys and Tubby
Women see me as their king, like music producers Jammys and Tubby.
Tugga war gyal seh mi a di real tuggy tuggy
In the competition for women, I am the real winner.
She get four outta di sluggy
She receives four rounds of intense sexual activity from me.
When me cool off she haffi
After I cool down, she has to
Draw fi pampers and huggy
Use diapers and comforting items.
Tek di dicky dicky, nuh think it a two hicky
Take the manhood, don't think it will only leave a small mark.
Come here kitty kitty fi di milk dicky dicky
Come here, little kitten, for some milk from my manhood.
No gyal cya seh mi tricky tricky yeah man
No woman can say I am deceiving or tricky.
Ask Vicky, man a man
Ask Vicky, she knows a man is a man.
Mi nuh mouse like Mickey
I am not timid like Mickey Mouse.
Guinness mi wi sip so mi neva sicky sicky
I drink Guinness so I never get sick.
You sitff up titty fi di key fi di city
Your perky breasts are the key to the city.
Gal weh fuck gal what a pitty
Women who have sex with other women, what a pity.
Jam two call Shelly
Call Shelly for a threesome.
Har cousin and di brown one Nicki tell them
And also tell her cousin and the brown-skinned Nicki.
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: ADIDJA AZIM PALMER, J. JAMES, VICTAN PAUL EDMUND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2022 timeless since 2002 22 years to be exact
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