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.
Dem Boy
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Mi nuh know wah dem really a deal wid still
But you know a we name Gaza how you mean
Doah? Yeh!
Oh! Yow, Pimpin
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem, no
If you a chucky boo memba you
Haffi chuck inna di dirt when we go fi you!
When, mi pitbull dawg bark
Man ketch dem fraid man a chuck inna wall
Man a jump cross gate
Fatty squeeze thru di grill
Fatty tek off weight
From dem violate di Gaza we cause heartache
Dem betta go a dem bed early
Nuh lock off late
From yuh see me anuh button mi a pop off gate
A di branch wid di stem wid di top half tape
Dem cum from Russia a Kalashnikov place
If a nuh mine mi nah go carry
Every shoes mi have duppy deh pon it
Muss ketch yuh, dat a mi promise
You coulda be di baddest
Da left hand ya never miss go dung a wharf
Go clear a double Barrel sumn haffi run
Weh favor sorrel muss ketch yuh
Dat a mi promise you coulda be di baddest
Da left hand ya never miss
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a poppy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a pappy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
Den we a start it first mek it all began
Dem a tell di Gaza dem a Taliban
When it get serious dem call Babylon
10 a dem group up an still cyan be one
We a drop sum shelling weh part di land
Yuh nuh Wayne or Arif or Collin
Rubbo Ranks, Dalton all Raddigan
How yuh love chat so like a radio man?
If a nuh mine mi nah go carry
Every shoes mi have duppy deh pon it
Muss ketch yuh, dat a mi promise
You coulda be di baddest
Da left hand ya never miss go dung a wharf
Go clear a double Barrel sumn haffi run
Weh favor sorrel muss ketch yuh
Dat a mi promise you coulda be di baddest
Da left hand ya never miss
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a poppy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a pappy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
Weh so much a dem a go man?
Mi nuh know wah dem really a deal wid still
But you know a we name Gaza how you mean
Doah? Yeh!
Oh! Yow, Pimpin
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem, no
Mi nuh know a who
If you a chucky boo memba you
Haffi chuck inna di dirt when we go fi you!
When we go fi you!
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a poppy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
All dem a bend up dem face
Mi see say dem a pappy show
Put dem to di test
Cah mi know none a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
None a dem bwoy deh nuh bad enuh
In the song "Dem Boy" by Vybz Kartel, the artist questions the behavior and intentions of certain individuals, wondering why they are acting in a particular way. He asserts the dominance and reputation of his crew, Gaza, and emphasizes their strength and unity. The use of slang and patois adds to the gritty and confident tone of the song.
The lyrics suggest a sense of distrust and wariness towards others, as exemplified by lines like "Mi nuh know a who a fool dem." There is a sense of vigilance and readiness to defend themselves against any potential threats or betrayals. The artist warns those who dare to challenge them, indicating that they will face consequences for their actions.
Vybz Kartel paints a vivid picture of fear and apprehension among their enemies, as indicated by the imagery of individuals running and trying to escape upon hearing the barks of his pitbull dog. The artist portrays a sense of power and control over his adversaries, instilling a sense of caution and respect through his lyrics.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of proving one's worth and distinguishing between those who are genuine and those who are mere pretenders. The artist challenges the authenticity and integrity of others, asserting that they will be put to the test and exposed for who they truly are. Overall, the lyrics of "Dem Boy" convey a message of strength, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's crew in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Weh so much a dem a go man?
Why are so many of them against me?
Mi nuh know wah dem really a deal wid still
I don't know what they're really up to
But you know a we name Gaza how you mean
You know we represent Gaza, what do you think?
Doah? Yeh! Oh! Yow, Pimpin
Exactly! Oh! Hey, Pimpin
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem
I don't know who is deceiving them
Mi nuh know a who a fool dem, no
I don't know who is fooling them, no
Mi nuh know a who
I don't know who it is
If you a chucky boo memba you
If you're a traitor, remember
Haffi chuck inna di dirt when we go fi you!
You'll be buried when we come after you!
Oh! When my pitbull dog barks
Oh! When my fierce dog warns
Man catch them, afraid man is thrown against the wall
People catch them, they're so scared they're thrown against the wall
People jump across gates, squeeze through grilles
People try to escape by jumping gates or squeezing through bars
They violate Gaza, causing heartaches
They disrupt Gaza's peace, creating pain and trouble
They better go to bed early, not stay up late
They should go to sleep early, not stay out late
If you see me, I'm not a random person, I can easily break in
If you see me, don't think I'm easy to fool, I can easily break in
They come from Russia, a place known for Kalashnikovs
They come from Russia, a place famous for Kalashnikov guns
All of them with twisted faces, they're putting on a fake show
All of them with fake expressions, putting on a show
Put them to the test because I know none of those boys are tough
Test them because I know none of those guys are really tough
We're starting it all, making it clear
We're starting it all, setting things straight
They call Gaza the Taliban when things get serious
They refer to Gaza as the Taliban when things escalate
When it gets serious, they call for Babylon
When things get serious, they call for backup
Despite having a group of 10, they still can't stand against us
Even with a group of 10, they can't defeat us
They talk a lot like radio hosts
They talk too much like radio hosts
If it's not mine, I won't carry it
If it doesn't belong to me, I won't carry it
If my shoes have ghosts on them, they must catch you
If there are ghosts on my shoes, you'll be in trouble
If you're the baddest, even your left hand won't miss a shot
Even if you're the toughest, you won't miss
All of them with twisted faces, they're putting on a fake show
All of them with fake expressions, putting on a show
Put them to the test because I know none of those boys are tough
Test them because I know none of those guys are really tough
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