Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Palmer, Jan. 7, 1976) is a Jamaican dancehall deej… Read Full Bio ↴Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Palmer, Jan. 7, 1976) is a Jamaican dancehall deejay.

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.

Four Seasons
Vybz Kartel Lyrics

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So Mi A Say Up 2 di time yuh kno(down 2 di minute)Once Upon A Time ,Happily Ever Afta
So Mi A Say..Yuh Kno Its Kartel Dey Call Me Da Four Season Charmer AKA Da ????? Armor
So Mi A Say Yuh Kno Widout A Reason Ill Give U Da Four Season
From Yuh Pumpum Tight Im Neva Gunna Let Yuh Go......
BABY!Buddy Deh Yah Gyal

[Chorus 2]
From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)

Warm da Clitorise Twice (N Summa Buddy)
Cool Yuh Pussy Like Ice Di Passion Is Twice Di Passion Of Christ(Buddy Deh Yuh Gyal)
From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)
Warm Da PumPum My(N Summa Buddy)
Keep Yuh Cool Like Ice Di Passion Is Twice Di Passion Of Christ(Wine Fass Nuh)

[Verse 1]
Turn Me On Like Nina Sky
Come Use Somebody Front Dem See Yuh Nuh Try
Mek Me Bite Up Di Breast Like Piece A Pie
Di Cocky Certify,So Yuh Skirt Fi Fly
Mi tree Long Like ??? Inna Di Needle I (Ai!)Datz Wat It Soun Like Di Needle Cry Baby! Mi Nuh Bout Dat Mi testify N Leave Some Breast Mi Try(Buddy Deh Yuh Gyal)

Chorus
From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)
Keep Di PumPum My(N Summa Buddy)
Cool Di Pussy Like Ice Da Passion Is Twice Da Passion Of Christ(Buddy deh Yuh Gyal)
From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)
Warm di Clitorise Twice(N Summa Buddy)
Keep Di Pussy Like ice Di Passion Is Twice Di Passion of Christ

[Verse 2]
Baby!Can I Teach U Di Lizawd Limbok
Skwat Pon Yuh Fo'head Yuh Two Hand Kimbok
Cock Up Now Open Legz Like Green Duck
Mek Mi Tear Down Curtain Ride in Like Limbok
STOP!Next Way Yuh Fi Sing Go Thunda Clap
Yuh Fi Sweat Fi Mi go Mek Mi Breeze Cocky Watch Wa Sink Up
Mi Turn Virgin Inna ??? Fuck(Buddy deh Yah Gyal)

[Chorus]

[Verse 1]

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]

[Chorus Til It Fades....]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Four Seasons" by Vybz Kartel are a depiction of his sexual prowess and his ability to satisfy women through different seasons. The opening lines suggest that the singer is always on time and can deliver pleasure any time the woman desires. He is known as the Four Season Charmer and can provide pleasure without any reason. The use of the phrase "pumpum tight" indicates that Kartel prefers women with tight genitalia and once he finds such a woman, he will not let her go. The chorus talks about the different seasons and how Kartel can provide sexual pleasure in all of them, whether it's winter, summer, or any other. He can warm the genitalia in winter, cool them in summer, and keep them like ice.

Verse one describes Kartel's sexual prowess and his ability to turn women on like Nina Sky. He wants women to use their bodies to seduce him, and he is ready to bite their breasts and use his long "tree" to satisfy them. The use of the metaphor "cocky certify" suggests that the singer is aware of his sexual abilities and can validate his "tree" to any woman. He is passionate about satisfying his partner and is not afraid to testify.

Verse two talks about the singer's desire to teach his partner new sexual positions such as the lizard limbok. He wants his partner to squat on her forehead and cock up while he tears down the curtains. The metaphor "turn virgin inna..." emphasizes the sexual pleasure the singer can give his partner to the extent that she becomes a virgin again.

Overall, the song is about sexual pleasure, and Vybz Kartel is boasting about his ability to provide it.

Line by Line Meaning

So Mi A Say Up 2 di time yuh kno(down 2 di minute)
I'm telling you the exact time, down to the minute

Once Upon A Time ,Happily Ever Afta
A classic fairy tale ending

So Mi A Say..Yuh Kno Its Kartel Dey Call Me Da Four Season Charmer AKA Da ????? Armor
They call me the Four Season Charmer or Armor, for a reason

So Mi A Say Yuh Kno Widout A Reason Ill Give U Da Four Season
I'll provide you with the Four Season treatment, even if it's unprovoked

From Yuh Pumpum Tight Im Neva Gunna Let Yuh Go......
I won't release you if you have tight pleasure

BABY!Buddy Deh Yah Gyal
I'm right here, girl

From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)
If your vagina is heavenly (winter buddy)

Warm da Clitorise Twice (N Summa Buddy)
I'll heat you up twice in the summer with a different buddy

Cool Yuh Pussy Like Ice Di Passion Is Twice Di Passion Of Christ(Buddy Deh Yuh Gyal)
I'll cool you down like ice and provide you double the passion

From Yuh Pussy Ah Paradise(Winta Buddy)
If your vagina is heavenly (winter buddy)

Warm Da PumPum My(N Summa Buddy)
I'll keep you warm in the summer with a different buddy

Keep Yuh Cool Like Ice Di Passion Is Twice Di Passion Of Christ(Wine Fass Nuh)
I'll keep you ice cold and offer you a great amount of passion

Turn Me On Like Nina Sky
You turn me on like Nina Sky's music

Come Use Somebody Front Dem See Yuh Nuh Try
Be confident and show off in front of everyone

Mek Me Bite Up Di Breast Like Piece A Pie
Let me nibble on your breasts

Di Cocky Certify,So Yuh Skirt Fi Fly
My penis is certified so you should wear a skirt to make it easier to fly off

Mi tree Long Like ??? Inna Di Needle I (Ai!)Datz Wat It Soun Like Di Needle Cry Baby! Mi Nuh Bout Dat Mi testify N Leave Some Breast Mi Try(Buddy Deh Yuh Gyal)
My penis is long and large, like a tree in a needle. The needle cries because it's so tight. I don't lie, testify, and I'll leave bite marks on your breasts

Baby!Can I Teach U Di Lizawd Limbok
Can I teach you the Lizard Limbo dance?

Skwat Pon Yuh Fo'head Yuh Two Hand Kimbok
Bend over and balance on your forehead with your hands behind your back

Cock Up Now Open Legz Like Green Duck
Open your legs like a duck and arch your back

Mek Mi Tear Down Curtain Ride in Like Limbok
I'll tear down the curtains and ride in like a Limbo dancer

STOP!Next Way Yuh Fi Sing Go Thunda Clap
Wait, the next move you make will be powerful

Yuh Fi Sweat Fi Mi go Mek Mi Breeze Cocky Watch Wa Sink Up
You should work hard and sweat for me to feel more breeze when I thrust

Mi Turn Virgin Inna ??? Fuck(Buddy deh Yah Gyal)
I'll make you feel like a virgin during sex

Chorus
Repetition of the previous lyrics

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