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 Fo
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Bwoy dem fi know seh mi ready as well enu
(hisses teeth)
Chattings nuh go nuh weh (Yuh Kno) awhoee
Mi nuh inna nuh long talking
If yuh feel seh yuh bad come touch me now
Yuh feel seh yuh tuff come rush mi now oh!
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh yuh wah fi do yuh sey a your place
Duh weh yuh wah fi do and yuh nuh watch face
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh yuh wah fi do if yuh a bull buck
Duh weh yuh wah fi do duppy conqueror
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Go tell dem
Remember, 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 one 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 soccer so
Yuh nah si mi ball
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
Dem shoulda know, Gaza man stand tall
Which mi seh
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh yuh wah fi do yuh sey a your place
Duh weh yuh wah fi do a u nuh watch face
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh yuh wah fi do if yuh a bull buck
Duh weh yuh wah fi do duppy conqueror
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Hold on nuh yuh just a find out
Seh Addi a di don
Unu 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 soccer so
Yuh nah si mi ball
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
Dem shoulda know, Gaza man stand tall
Which mi seh
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
Duh weh yuh wah fi do yuh sey a your place
Duh weh yuh wah fi do and yuh nuh watch face
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
Duh weh yuh wah fi do if yuh a bull buck
Duh weh yuh wah fi do duppy conqueror
Duh weh yuh wah fi do
A just trace yuh a trace
Hold on nuh
The lyrics to Vybz Kartel's song "Do What U Want Fi Fo" convey a sense of confidence and fearlessness. In the song, Kartel asserts that he is ready for any challenge and is not interested in engaging in meaningless talk or arguments. He encourages anyone who thinks they are tough or bad to confront him directly, emphasizing his own bravery.
Kartel also highlights his dominance and control over his own actions and choices. He reminds others that it is his decision on how to act and where to go, disregarding any external opinions or judgments. He specifically mentions not caring about what others think and not paying attention to appearances or social norms.
The lyrics further demonstrate Kartel's self-assuredness by proclaiming his ability to handle any situation without fear or regret. He asserts that he is prepared for whatever may come and that nobody can make him feel sorry or apologize for his actions. He takes pride in being unapologetically himself, even if it means going against societal expectations.
Throughout the song, there is also a sense of Kartel challenging others who claim to be tough or powerful. He dismisses their claims to strength and resilience, comparing them unfavorably to himself and his associate, Anju Blaxx. Kartel portrays himself as standing tall, unyielding, and unmatched in his abilities.
Overall, "Do What U Want Fi Fo" showcases Vybz Kartel's confidence, assertiveness, and refusal to back down from any challenge. The lyrics convey a strong sense of self-belief and emphasize his dominance in the face of adversaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo yo (yo yo) anju Blaxx (Eeeh)
Attention! Attention! This song features anju Blaxx.
Bwoy dem fi know seh mi ready as well enu
Listen up, boys! I am prepared and ready for anything.
(hisses teeth) Chattings nuh go nuh weh (Yuh Kno) awhoee
Talking too much won't lead to any progress or results, you know?
Mi nuh inna nuh long talking
I don't engage in unnecessary conversations.
If yuh feel seh yuh bad come touch me now
If you think you're tough, come challenge me now.
Yuh feel seh yuh tuff come rush mi now oh!
If you believe you're strong, try to confront me right away!
Mi big bad and brave bwoy
I am fearless and courageous, my friend.
Duh weh yuh wah fi do yuh sey a your place
You can do whatever you want in your own space.
Duh weh yuh wah fi do and yuh nuh watch face
Do whatever you desire without worrying about others' opinions.
Duh weh yuh wah fi do A just trace yuh a trace
Do whatever you wish, it's just a simple action.
Yuh seh mi cyan come back bout ya
You say I can't return here?
Duh weh yuh wah fi do if yuh a bull buck
Do whatever you want if you're trying to provoke me.
Duh weh yuh wah fi do duppy conqueror
Do whatever you desire, you ghost conqueror.
Duh weh yuh wah fi do A just trace yuh a trace
Do whatever you wish, it's just a simple action.
Go tell dem
Go and inform them.
Remember, seh mi nuh fraid a nobo nobody
Remember, I am not afraid of anybody.
Mi have it, and anyweh mi a go, mi carry it
I possess it, and wherever I go, I bring it with me.
And when it start, nobody cyan tell mi sorry
And when it begins, nobody can apologize to me.
Mi a dweet in front of everybody
I am doing it in front of everyone.
Yuh see di corolla and think seh a cabbi
You see the Corolla and think it's a taxi?
A Addi wi give u supm fi deal wid u shabbi
It's Addi who will give you something to deal with your shabby appearance.
Man a bawl and a seh don't dweet mi daddy
People are crying out, asking not to be treated harshly.
Popcaan a go one a dem becah
Popcaan is going to confront one of them.
Dem nuh bad at all and mi name dem a call
They are not tough at all, and they are calling my name.
Seven time rise and di whole dem fall
I rise seven times while they all fall.
Dem think mi a run mi stand up like wall
They think I'm running away, but I remain steadfast like a wall.
Dem nuh bad like Anju Blacks likkle finga
They are not tough like Anju Blacks' little finger.
A mi nuh too play soccer so Yuh nah si mi ball
I don't play soccer much, so you won't see me kick the ball.
Di eagle weh fly mek di bwoy dem a crawl
The eagle that soars makes the boys crawl.
Dem shoulda know, Gaza man stand tall
They should have known that Gaza men stand strong.
Which mi seh
That's what I'm saying.
Hold on nuh yuh just a find out Seh Addi a di don
Wait, you're just realizing that Addi is the boss.
Unu cyan war, so yuh go fi babylon
You can't wage war, so you're seeking help from the authorities.
Yuh cyan tell nobody seh u a gangsta
You can't claim to be a gangster.
Cah mi si u and di corporal A walk hand in hand
Because I saw you and the corporal walking hand in hand.
Addi di Gaza di West Bank Taliban
Addi is the Gaza, the West Bank Taliban.
Mi nuh chat like radio man Rodigan
I don't talk 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
Since you started the drama, I will be walking with the weapon you've seen in Bin Laden's hand.
Lyrics © ONErpm
Written by: PALMER, ANDREW SAYEED MYRIE
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