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.
Do What U Want Fi Do
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Anju blaxx (eeeh)
Bwoy dem fi know seh mi ready as willin enu (kiss teeth)
Chat tings yuh nah go nuh weh (yuh kno)
Awhoee
Mi nuh inna nuh long talkin
If u feel seh u bad come touch me now
Oh!
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh u wah fi do
Yuh sey a your place
Duh weh u wah fi do
A u nuh watch face
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh u wah fi do
If u a bull buck
Duh weh u wah fi do
Duppy conqueror
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Go tell dem
Mi memba, seh mi nuh fraid a nobo-nobody
Mi have it, and anyweh mi a go, mi carry it
And when it start, nobody cyan tell mi sorry
Mi a dweet in front of everybody
Yuh see di corolla and think seh a cabbi
A addi wi give u supm fi deal wid u shabbi
Man a bawl and a seh don't dweet mi daddy
Popcaan a go war a dem
Becah
Dem nuh bad at all and mi name dem a call
Seven time rise and di whole dem fall
Dem think mi a run mi stand up like wall
Dem nuh bad like anju blacks likkle finga
A mi nuh too play socca so yuh nah si mi ball
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
Dem shoulda know, gaza man stand tall
Which hear mi seh
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh u wah fi do
Yuh sey a your place
Duh weh u wah fi do
A u nuh watch face
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh u wah fi do
If u a bull buck
Duh weh u wah fi do
Duppy conqueror
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Hold on
Yuh just a find out
Seh addi a di don
Oonu cyan war, so yuh go fi babylon
Yuh cyan tell nobody seh u a gangsta
Cah mi si u and di corporal a walk hand in hand
Addi di gaza di west bank taliban
Mi nuh chat like radio man rodigan
From u mek di drama began
Mi a go walk with di supm weh u si inna bin laden hand
So
Dem nuh bad at all and mi name dem a call
Seven time rise and di whole dem fall
Dem think mi a run mi stand up like wall
Dem nuh bad like anju blacks likkle finga
A mi nuh too play socca so yuh nah si mi ball
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
Dem shoulda, know gaza man stand tall
Which hear mi seh
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh u wah fi do
Yuh sey a your place
Duh weh u wah fi do
A u nuh watch face
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh u wah fi do
If u a bull buck
Duh weh u wah fi do
Duppy conqueror
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh u wah fi do
Yuh sey a your place
Duh weh u wah fi do
A u nuh watch face
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh u wah fi do
If u a bull buck
Duh weh u wah fi do
Duppy conqueror
Duh weh u wah fi do
A just trace u a trace
Hold on
The lyrics of "Do What U Want Fi Do" by Vybz Kartel are assertive and confrontational, as the artist confidently proclaims his readiness and willingness to face any challenge. He warns his opponents not to waste their time with empty talk, inviting them instead to take physical action against him if they dare. He asserts his dominance, emphasizing that he will do as he pleases at his own discretion, regardless of anyone else's opinions or expectations.
Throughout the song, Vybz Kartel exudes an air of fearlessness and superiority, portraying himself as a powerful and unstoppable force. He challenges anyone who doubts his abilities or questions his authority, asserting that he is both big and bad and ready for whatever comes his way. His repeated refrain of "duh weh u wah fi do" emphasizes his confidence in his own abilities and his willingness to take on any challenge, no matter how formidable.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo yo (yo yo)
Beginning of the song with a rhythmic phrase.
Anju blaxx (eeeh)
Acknowledgment of the music producer.
Bwoy dem fi know seh mi ready as willin enu (kiss teeth)
A warning to be aware that the singer is prepared for any challenge.
Chat tings yuh nah go nuh weh (yuh kno)
Telling people that talking without action will not get them anywhere.
Awhoee
Exclamation of enthusiasm.
Mi nuh inna nuh long talkin
The singer is not interested in speaking for too long.
If u feel seh u bad come touch me now
Challenging anyone who thinks they are tough to confront the singer.
Yuh feel seh u tuff come rush mi now
Inviting anyone who considers themselves brave to attack the artist immediately.
Oh!
Exclamation of excitement anticipating a confrontation.
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Self-declaration of being tough and fearless.
Duh weh u wah fi do
Giving permission to do whatever they want.
Yuh sey a your place
Allowing them to do it in their preferred location.
A u nuh watch face
Telling them not to care about anyone else's opinion.
A just trace u a trace
It's just a small issue, and not a big deal.
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Telling them that they can't prevent the singer from coming back.
If u a bull buck
Encouraging them to be brave and challenge the artist.
Duppy conqueror
Acknowledging and claiming victory over rivals.
Hold on
Asking the listener to wait and pay attention.
Yuh just a find out
Informing that someone just learned something new.
Seh addi a di don
Proudly acknowledging themselves as the don/leader.
Oonu cyan war, so yuh go fi babylon
An assertion that they are unbeatable, so their enemies resort to involving the police.
Yuh cyan tell nobody seh u a gangsta
Telling someone to stop pretending to be a gangster.
Cah mi si u and di corporal a walk hand in hand
Calling someone out for associating with the police.
Addi di gaza di west bank taliban
Referring to themselves as the Gaza leader and portraying their group as powerful and organized like the Taliban.
Mi nuh chat like radio man rodigan
Asserting the singer isn't talking like a radio host who only talks but doesn't act.
From u mek di drama began
Blaming the rival for starting the conflict.
Mi a go walk with di supm fi deal wid u shabbi
Implying that the singer is taking something dangerous for their enemies.
Dem nuh bad at all and mi name dem a call
Calling out rivals by saying they aren't tough at all.
Seven time rise and di whole dem fall
Claiming to have beaten the rival numerous times.
Dem think mi a run mi stand up like wall
Indicating that rivals think they are running away but they will confront them.
Dem nuh bad like anju blacks likkle finga
Comparing rivals to the music producer's small finger indicating that they aren't tough.
A mi nuh too play socca so yuh nah si mi ball
Implied that the artist isn't fooling around and won't be caught unaware.
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
Comparing themselves to an eagle that makes rivals fear them.
Dem shoulda know, gaza man stand tall
Asserting that rivals should know better than to try to defeat them.
Which hear mi seh
Asking whether the listener understands what was said.
Writer(s): Adidja Azim Palmer, Andrew Sayeed Myrie
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bubak Janneh
on Life We Living
life we living so hard
Bubak Janneh
on Ghetto Youth
some body send me this nonsese