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.
Can
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Was one of the hardest stage of me life
You see me? Diabetes mash me up wicked
See twenty-nineteen
It's another challenge where me go through
End up get three shot, you see me?
Me overcome it still
And still there a push on with the
So you can be where you wan' be, you see it?
You can achieve anything you want to
Let nobody say you can't
When you can achieve anything you want
Don't let nobody say you can't
When you can achievΠ΅ anything you want
Don't let nobody say you can't
I can achieve anything I want
Don't lΠ΅t nobody say I can't
When I can achieve anything I want
Don't let nobody say I can't when I can
Stop it, stop it
No self doubt, watch it, watch it
Billions of people in the world
But there is only one you you're special
You're important don't feel less than great
All when no food don't in a your plate
Keep fighting (Keep fighting)
Work harder (Work harder)
Don't give up (Don't give up)
Be harder (Be harder)
Never ungrateful, count your blessings
(Count your blessings)
No, you're not perfect
But no one is (But no one is)
I can achieve anything I want
Don't let nobody say I can't
When I can achieve anything I want
Don't let nobody say I can't when I can
Yeah, me 'member the days them
When all mi coulda do ah wait when
Mi music ah play, dem nuh hear it
Get di breakthrough and ah now
Yuh ah mi bestfriend
Mi have affi keep di faith and stay strong
Don't listen haters or di pagans
Mi ah work for dis from day zero
So mi nah guh lef' out mi day one
(Mi day one) i can, yeah
Make it from mi try plan
Badmind couldn't stop man
Jah protect mi action, mhm
All dem ah fight it can never work
All when mi drop
Get up back and brush off di dirt
Nobody nuh perfect
Still a try all if it nuh work
I can achieve anything I want
Don't let nobody say I can't
When I can achieve anything I want
Don't let nobody say I can't
When I can (I can) i can (I can)
The song Can by Vybz Kartel features a mix of explicit and romantic lyrics, which is typical of Kartelβs songs. The song talks about a love interest whom the artist is willing to follow anywhere. The opening lines of the song "Can't say no to you, full control feature" indicate that the singer is a willing follower of the love interest. The lyrics suggest that the love interest has a significant amount of power over the singer. The willingness to follow the love interest into the center of the sun and the question "Will you let go of me?" shows that there is a certain level of vulnerability in the singer's feelings.
The second verse starts by suggesting that the relationship is not a casual one, as the singer does the maths and is committed to the relationship. The lines "We a go together like Venn diagram" further highlight a connection between the parties involved. The lyrics then describe how far they are willing to go for their love. The lines "Take a plane passenger, any city pon di map, fuck inna Brazil, we never see Maradona" suggest that the singers will travel to any part of the world to be together. The last line of the verse "We fuck!" is a bold statement that reinforces the sexual nature of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't say no to you
I am completely under your control and cannot resist you.
Full control feature
I have given myself over to you, surrendering all control.
I will follow you into the center of sun
I will do anything for you, even if it means putting myself in harm's way.
Will you let go of me?
I fear that you may never release or let me go.
Gyal a nuh multiple choice
I am not indecisive or uncertain about my feelings for you.
Me a do di maths
I have calculated that we are meant to be together.
We a go together like Venn diagram
Our lives have intersected and we are meant to be together.
Take a plane passenger, any city pon di map
I am willing to go anywhere with you, no matter the distance.
Fuck inna Brazil, we never see Maradona
We can go anywhere in the world and have a good time together.
Weh you front deh? hot fah ba-backshot
I am ready and willing to have sexual relations with you in any position.
Me-me-me a di teacher, go ask Ascot
I am confident in myself and my abilities to take care of you.
Gyal, you pussy good, you body hot
I am attracted to you sexually and physically.
Gimme a blow job in the Harrier
I desire sexual pleasure and gratification from you in various ways.
Anyweh
Anywhere is possible for us to enjoy and explore together.
Nairobi
A city that we can visit together and enjoy each other's company.
Nigeria
Another city that we could potentially explore and have fun in.
New Mexico
A location that we can travel to together and bond over our experiences there.
And Germany
A country that is full of rich history and culture that we could appreciate together.
And Monterrey
Another location that we could potentially have fun and enjoy each other's company in.
Panama City
A city that we could possibly visit together and create lasting memories there.
St. Lucia
An island that we could possibly visit and enjoy the beauty of nature together.
If him say you a him trash
If someone else thinks that you are worthless, I will always cherish and value you.
You a mi treasure
I view you as someone who is special and valuable to me.
Mi gi' you cash, mi gi' you pleasure
I will provide for you financially and also give you sexual pleasure.
When you happy mi a watch
I take pleasure in seeing you happy and will do anything to maintain your happiness.
Mi tickle, a nuh feather
I can bring you pleasure and happiness, even if it is not obvious or expected.
But your egg haffi go hatch
If we continue our relationship, we will eventually have children together.
Come together!
We must unite and work together to create a better future together.
DNA haffi match, mi certain
I am confident that our biological offspring will take after both of us.
If it's a girl, she have five bredda
If we have a daughter, she will have five brothers to protect and support her.
Like more we wi' chat
We can talk and converse with each other for hours on end.
Mi rose petal, mi haffi cut
I will take care and protect you, even if it means making sacrifices.
Soon forward back from
I will return to you soon and we can continue our relationship together.
Midas deh inna your life fi di golden touch
I am here to bring positivity and success to your life.
Put me pon your nipple mek you know kiss go
I will show my love and affection for you in intimate and passionate ways.
And if you breed and have pickney
If we have children together, I will still love and care for you.
And your breast get long, mi will fold them up
I will support and care for you throughout the various stages of your life.
When you get old and grey
Even when you are old and no longer physically attractive, I will still cherish and love you.
Mi still a notice you
I will always be aware of you and keep you in my thoughts and heart.
Nah leave like Prodigal son
I will never abandon you or leave you, no matter the circumstances.
Do you believe in voodoo dolls?
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it is irrational or superstitious.
Get anything you want from me
I am willing to provide for you and give you whatever you desire.
Only God can judge me
I am unapologetically myself and will only answer to a higher power.
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We CanππΏ
Achieve anything you/I want
Don't let anybody say you can't π―
What more can we ask of kartel?
This man is more than ICon, get it?
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Gaza Angel6_1983
Iβm unique. Iβm smart. Iβm beautiful. Iβm important. Im intelligent. I Can achieve anything in life as long as I work hard. Thank you Vybz Kartel. #ican β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈππ΅ππΏπΊπΎ
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Gaza Angel6_1983
@Ricki GAZA Fi LIFE πππΏβ€οΈ Thanks
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Good Luck! <3
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I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH! IT IS REALLY DIFFERENT, THE PLACE IT TOOK ME IS UNDESCRIBABLE! #ICAN #FREEWORLBOSSS ππ½βπΌππ₯
Ricki GAZA Fi LIFE
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Nat GlowsUp
We need these uplifting songs
Gaza Angel6_1983
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT THAT YOUβVE SHARED WITH THE WORLD π I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ I RESPECT YOU MY KING.DONβT GIVE UPβΌοΈ
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