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.
Get Gal Anywhere
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Tarik di Russian mafia, hehehe
One ting bout we and di youte
Dem weh we come from we nuh short a gal
Rude bwoy wi nuh short a gal (Aha Ha)
Mi get gal anywhere, here and dere
When mi go Portmore, ina di square
Gal a seh "Mi love di
Extension inna yuh hair" yuh done know
Me isa bwoy weh nuh short ah gal
Touch di road know mi want a gal
Push mi phone through di window
Den mi seh "My girl, how yuh pin guh?"
She seh di coil inna mi pocket thick
She seh di size ah mi rims thick
She seh di size ah mi house thick
Same suh she seh bout di size a mi - yow
Gal a watch mi till har neck crick
Young gal, granny pon walking stick
Mi arm don't green and mi breath nah kick
If yuh feel seh mi waan nuhbody yuh get trick
Gal si di uptown youte and shake
Like inside har ah have a earthquake
Gal seh mi sweeta dan Christmas cake
Suh mi tek weh Nicki Minaj from Drake
Mi tell har seh, "Yo ma waddup
Two ah we fi kiss up, two ah we fi hug up
Come inna mi house, two a we fi love up
Mi hear seh a Gaza yuh seh, so what?"
Mi get gal anywhere, here and dere
Gal a shed tear and a tell mi she care
When mi go Portmore, ina di square
Gal a seh mi love di extension inna yuh hair
Yuh done know
Me isa bwoy weh nuh short ah gal
Touch di road know mi want a gal
Push mi phone through di window
Den mi seh "My girl, how yuh pin guh?"
Everywhere mi guh di gal dem
Waan start a ting
Suh dem a "BB" mi all sort ah ting
And a quiz Sheba and Gaza Slim
Bout Addi, di World Boss, di Gaza king
Everywhere mi guh, gal a seh mi cute yeah
Dem love mi pretty smile and mi white tooth
Yeah
When mi touch pon di road wid di World Boss
Gal a seh dem love da white youte deh
(Hehehe) gyal find weh mi live a Norbrook
But a far she a walk suh
She swell up har foot
Mi drive pass wid a gal weh reach fuss
Coming like seh she never know
How di car look
Hey Dinero one ting bout we and di youte
Dem weh we come from we nuh shawt a gal
Rude bwoy wi nuh short a gal
Mi get gal anywhere, here and de
The lyrics to "Get Gal Anywhere" by Vybz Kartel and Russian speak to the artists' confidence and ability to attract women wherever they go. They emphasize that they come from a place where they are never short of female attention. The song highlights their charm and appeal, as women shed tears and express their feelings for them. The artists mention specific locations such as Portmore, where women compliment them on various attributes, including hair extensions and physical appearance.
The lyrics also touch on the artists' material possessions, such as thick coils in their pockets, rims, and houses. They boast about their desirability and the attention they receive from women, even comparing themselves to celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Drake. The artists assert their dominance and magnetism, stating that they can get women anytime and anywhere they want, reinforcing their status as "rude bwoys."
Overall, the song showcases Vybz Kartel and Russian's self-assuredness, their ability to attract women effortlessly, and their luxurious lifestyles.
Line by Line Meaning
Adidja di World Boss
Adidja, known as Vybz Kartel, the influential artist and self-proclaimed World Boss
Tarik di Russian mafia, hehehe
Tarik, also known as Russian, a member of the Russian mafia, sharing a playful laugh
One ting bout we and di youte
One thing about us, Kartel and Russian, and the people from our background
Dem weh we come from we nuh short a gal
The people from our community, where we originate, are never lacking in female company
Rude bwoy wi nuh short a gal (Aha Ha)
As strong, confident men, we are never lacking in female companionship (expressed with a laugh)
Mi get gal anywhere, here and dere
I can attract women from any location, whether it's here or there
Gal a shed tear and a tell mi she care
Women become emotional and express their affection for me, shedding tears to show they genuinely care
When mi go Portmore, ina di square
When I visit Portmore and walk through the town square
Gal a seh "Mi love di Extension inna yuh hair" yuh done know
Women express their admiration for the extensions in my hair; it's a well-known fact
Me isa bwoy weh nuh short ah gal
I am a man who never lacks female attention
Touch di road know mi want a gal
As soon as I hit the streets, it's clear that I'm seeking female companionship
Push mi phone through di window
I receive so many phone calls from women that I jokingly imagine pushing my phone out of the window to escape them
Den mi seh "My girl, how yuh pin guh?"
Then I playfully ask a woman, "My girl, how is your mood?"
She seh di coil inna mi pocket thick
She comments on the bulge in my pocket, referring to the thickness of the wad of cash
She seh di size ah mi rims thick
She remarks on the large size of my car rims
She seh di size ah mi house thick
She acknowledges the grand scale of my house
Same suh she seh bout di size a mi - yow
Likewise, she is impressed by my physical attributes, particularly "the size of me"
Gal a watch mi till har neck crick
Women observe me so intently that they strain their necks
Young gal, granny pon walking stick
Girls of all ages, from young to elderly, are infatuated with me
Mi arm don't green and mi breath nah kick
My money is plentiful, and I have good personal hygiene and fresh breath
If yuh feel seh mi waan nuhbody yuh get trick
If you believe that I am not interested in anyone, you are mistaken
Gal si di uptown youte and shake
Women notice a guy from an affluent neighborhood and react with excitement
Like inside har ah have a earthquake
They experience an intense shaking sensation within themselves
Gal seh mi sweeta dan Christmas cake
Women claim that I am sweeter than Christmas cake
Suh mi tek weh Nicki Minaj from Drake
Therefore, I successfully steal Nicki Minaj's attention away from Drake
Mi tell har seh, "Yo ma waddup
I confidently tell her, "Hey, what's up, girl?
Two ah we fi kiss up, two ah we fi hug up
Both of us should kiss and embrace each other
Come inna mi house, two a we fi love up
Come inside my house, and let us make love
Mi hear seh a Gaza yuh seh, so what?"
I've heard that you are associated with the Gaza, but it doesn't matter to me
Everywhere mi guh di gal dem
Wherever I go, the ladies
Waan start a ting
Desire to initiate something, usually a romantic or sexual encounter
Suh dem a "BB" mi all sort ah ting
They message me on BlackBerry, engaging in various types of conversations
And a quiz Sheba and Gaza Slim
They inquire about Sheba and Gaza Slim, possibly seeking information or gossip
Bout Addi, di World Boss, di Gaza king
They ask about Addi, the World Boss, the king of the Gaza
Everywhere mi guh, gal a seh mi cute yeah
Wherever I go, women compliment my attractiveness
Dem love mi pretty smile and mi white tooth
They admire my charming smile and my white, perfect teeth
When mi touch pon di road wid di World Boss
When I appear in public with the World Boss persona
Gal a seh dem love da white youte deh (Hehehe)
Women express their fondness for this light-skinned guy (laughs playfully)
Gyal find weh mi live a Norbrook
A girl manages to discover where I live in Norbrook, a residential area
But a far she a walk suh
But it's quite a distance she has to walk to reach my place
She swell up har foot
As a result, her feet become swollen
Mi drive pass wid a gal weh reach fuss
I drive past with a girl who reached first
Coming like seh she never know
She acts as if she didn't know
How di car look
How impressive my car appears
Hey Dinero one ting bout we and di youte
Hey Dinero, one important thing about us and the people from our background
Dem weh we come from we nuh shawt a gal
The people from our community are never lacking in female companionship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adidja Palmer, Tarik Luke Johnston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cleondreferron3572
2023 kartel still the best dancehall artiste ever
@user-sj6km4om4r
Even artiste of the decade😂😂
@kaymarbailey8202
Best artist of the life time👀
@supremeclips9022
Only God know how him do it
@anthonydixon1997
One worldboss
@williamrutotv9390
When Russian link up wid Worl' Boss it's always a hit.. Big up from Kenya
@kevinmathenge1397
hehe arap mashamba anaskizanga kartelo
@RastaRider
True ting dat. Cheers from Florida
@playerpresident856
Wewe DP unafanya Nini kwa ngoma ya vybz 😂😂😂😂🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@haramcheema1230
str8 Luv Frm Pakistan n afghistan FREE WORLD BOSS