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.
Down Down Down
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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I'm in the UK
FaNaTiX
Just touch down inna the airport (Mm-hmm)
Tracksuit and mi airforce (Mm-hmm)
All of mi gyal them love me (Mm-hmm)
All the one weh seh me ugly (Mm-hmm)
She wan give me the vagina (Mm-hmm)
Everything a from London Bond Street nothing never come from China (Mm-hmm)
A me pop off mi tag dem (Mm-hmm)
Mi new Benz it a mad dem (Mm-hmm)
Everyday mi swag dem (Mm-hmm)
Louis deh pon mi bag dem (Mm-hmm)
See me no too swim me like beach
And me too black me no like bleach (What?)
Phone no stop ring when the night reach
Even your gyal wan try piece
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
Ayo!
Just touched down inna da G5 (Mm-hmm)
You know I'm buzzin' like a beehive (Mm-hmm)
We still bumpin' to dat C5 (Mm-hmm)
Fendi prints pon mi knee highs (Mm-hmm)
Body goodie so mi mad dem (Mm-hmm)
Face pretty, me ah problem (Mm-hmm)
Everything from Paris, Milan
Straight off the runway when I grab dem (Mm-hmm)
Platinum plaques in my office (Mm-hmm)
Turned down million dollar offers (Mm-hmm)
I don't fuck with the middle man low ranks (Mm-hmm)
I'ma only meet wit the bosses (Mm-hmm)
Si mi nah to swim, mi no like beach
Gal dem wah mi give 'em, mi nah like teach
Ride the dick good when mi man reach
Now your boyfriend wan try piece
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
Just touched down like NASA (Mm-hmm)
Nicki pum-pum fatter (Mm-hmm)
While you're there at your job (Mm-hmm)
Your girl givin' me a blowjob (Mm-hmm)
Ha-ha-ha-ha (Mm-hmm)
More balls than Liverpool (Mm-hmm)
We'll bag dat, we no fool
Its a Beretta nam nuff nigga food (Mm-hmm)
Jam wit da riddim, yuh sicki sick (Mm-hmm)
Fuck, you can make Nicki sing? (Mm-hmm)
Mi affi represent Brigston (Mm-hmm)
Pon di blooclat bridge and big sum
She a boom off mi good ina de front seat, mi come, she complete, head of feet
Count g's, bun weed Humvee don't cheap
Steppin' out the club nuff pound lit
Just touch round a di hotspot (Mm-hmm)
Have a mill inna the rucksack (Mm-hmm)
Tell Biggy seh fi lock that (Mm-hmm)
But him busy pon him Whatsapp (Mm-hmm)
Seh a gyal want link fi the fat cock (Mm-hmm)
Me seh dog just maths that (Mm-hmm)
Man a shooter me never miss so anytime gyal want back shot (Mm-hmm)
Put that money pon di table (Mm-hmm)
Meck me friends them live life dare to
Me a celebrate them a celebrate too (Mm-hmm)
Tell them gyal deh fi stay to (Mm-hmm)
See me no too swim mi like beach
And me too black mi no like bleach
Phone no stop ring when the night reach
Even your gyal wan try piece
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
The lyrics to Vybz Kartel's "Down Down Down" depict a confident and self-assured individual who has just arrived in the UK. Upon landing at the airport, the singer is dressed in a tracksuit and Air Force sneakers, which are popular fashion items. The lyrics show that the singer is popular with the ladies, with all the girls loving him except for those who consider him unattractive. He mentions meeting a girl who wants to give him her body and gifts him designer clothes from London's Bond Street. The singer flaunts his expensive clothes, accessories like his new Benz, and his overall stylish appearance. The chorus expresses the singer's success and satisfaction in life.
In the second verse, Nicki Minaj joins in and complements the confident and luxurious theme of the song. She also emphasizes her wealth, appearance, and high standards when it comes to relationships. Nicki mentions turning down million-dollar offers, highlighting her thriving career. She asserts her preference for being with successful and powerful individuals, rather than dealing with middlemen or low-rank individuals. She concludes her verse by stating that although she may not want to swim or teach, she knows how to please her man in bed, which further adds to her confidence and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Just touch down inna the airport (Mm-hmm)
I have just arrived at the airport
Tracksuit and mi airforce (Mm-hmm)
I'm wearing a tracksuit and Air Force sneakers
All of mi gyal them love me (Mm-hmm)
All of my girls love me
All the one weh seh me ugly (Mm-hmm)
All the ones who say I'm ugly
She go spot me designer (Mm-hmm)
She notices my designer clothes
She wan give me the vagina (Mm-hmm)
She wants to have sex with me
Everything a from London Bond Street nothing never come from China (Mm-hmm)
Everything I have is from London Bond Street, nothing is from China
A me pop off mi tag dem (Mm-hmm)
I remove the tags from my clothes
Mi new Benz it a mad dem (Mm-hmm)
My new Benz is impressing them
Everyday mi swag dem (Mm-hmm)
Everyday my style impresses them
Louis deh pon mi bag dem (Mm-hmm)
Louis Vuitton is on my bags
See me no too swim me like beach
I don't like swimming, it's not my thing
And me too black me no like bleach (What?)
And I don't bleach my skin, unlike others
Phone no stop ring when the night reach
My phone keeps ringing when night falls
Even your gyal wan try piece
Even your girl wants to be with me
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
I notice him, so I do it
Just touched down inna da G5 (Mm-hmm)
I have just arrived in a G5 plane
You know I'm buzzin' like a beehive (Mm-hmm)
You know I'm vibrant and popular
We still bumpin' to dat C5 (Mm-hmm)
We are still enjoying the C5 music
Fendi prints pon mi knee highs (Mm-hmm)
I have Fendi prints on my knee-high boots
Body goodie so mi mad dem (Mm-hmm)
My body looks so good, it drives them crazy
Face pretty, me ah problem (Mm-hmm)
With my pretty face, I become a problem for them
Everything from Paris, Milan
Everything I have is from Paris and Milan
Straight off the runway when I grab dem (Mm-hmm)
I get the latest fashion straight off the runway
Platinum plaques in my office (Mm-hmm)
I have platinum record plaques in my office
Turned down million dollar offers (Mm-hmm)
I rejected million-dollar offers
I don't fuck with the middle man low ranks (Mm-hmm)
I don't associate with lower-ranked middlemen
I'ma only meet wit the bosses (Mm-hmm)
I only meet with the bosses
Si mi nah to swim, mi no like beach
You see, I don't swim because I don't like the beach
Gal dem wah mi give 'em, mi nah like teach
Girls want me to pleasure them, I don't like teaching
Ride the dick good when mi man reach
I perform well sexually when my man arrives
Now your boyfriend wan try piece
Now your boyfriend wants a piece of me
Just touched down like NASA (Mm-hmm)
I have just landed like NASA
Nicki pum-pum fatter (Mm-hmm)
Nicki's vagina is thicker
While you're there at your job (Mm-hmm)
While you're working your job
Your girl givin' me a blowjob (Mm-hmm)
Your girl is giving me oral sex
Ha-ha-ha-ha (Mm-hmm)
Laughing
More balls than Liverpool (Mm-hmm)
I have more courage than Liverpool
We'll bag dat, we no fool
We will achieve that, we are not fools
Its a Beretta nam nuff nigga food (Mm-hmm)
The Beretta gun devours many fools
Jam wit da riddim, yuh sicki sick (Mm-hmm)
Dance to the rhythm, you're really good at it
Fuck, you can make Nicki sing? (Mm-hmm)
Wow, you can make Nicki Minaj sing?
Mi affi represent Brigston (Mm-hmm)
I have to represent Brigston
Pon di blooclat bridge and big sum
On the damn bridge with a large sum
She a boom off mi good ina de front seat, mi come, she complete, head of feet
She is impressed by my skills in the front seat, I fulfill her completely, from head to feet
Count g's, bun weed Humvee don't cheap
Counting money, smoking weed, a Humvee is not cheap
Steppin' out the club nuff pound lit
Leaving the club with lots of money stacked
Just touch round a di hotspot (Mm-hmm)
I have just arrived at the hotspot
Have a mill inna the rucksack (Mm-hmm)
I have a million in my backpack
Tell Biggy seh fi lock that (Mm-hmm)
Tell Biggy to secure that
But him busy pon him Whatsapp (Mm-hmm)
But he's busy on WhatsApp
Seh a gyal want link fi the fat cock (Mm-hmm)
Saying a girl wants to meet for sex
Me seh dog just maths that (Mm-hmm)
I say, just calculate that, my friend
Man a shooter me never miss so anytime gyal want back shot (Mm-hmm)
I'm a skilled shooter, I never miss, so anytime a girl wants sex from behind
Put that money pon di table (Mm-hmm)
Put that money on the table
Meck me friends them live life dare to
Let my friends live their daring lives
Me a celebrate them a celebrate too (Mm-hmm)
I'm celebrating, they are also celebrating
Tell them gyal deh fi stay to (Mm-hmm)
Tell those girls to stay around
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
I notice him, so I do it
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So I do it
I see him so mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
I notice him, so I do it
So mi dweet (Mm-hmm, mm-hmm)
So I do it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Adrian Francis, Curtis James, Jason McDermott, Mark Waxkirsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raldon Rushambwq
The fact that his not feeling well but he just keeps dropping the tunes makes him a legend #Gaza
Kim F
Yes 🙌 blessings ❤😊
Mental health counselor therapist healing
Period ❤
Mica BellaCosa
What's wrong with him?
Seldom
@Mica BellaCosahe’s battling Graves Disease.
Jeron Bernard
Believe nuh mi fada
Sid Oturk
Love this song!! ❤ she carried this video so well all on her own !
Carol Thompson
This one girl perform so good throughout the entire video .....never need no competition, did well on her own❤❤❤❤
Calvin Anthony
No lie I no her
Draigan Le Febvre
@Calvin Anthony whats her name