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.
Good Man
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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If he pays your rent and fuk you the best
Then what are you worried about
Some badmind ole witch
A tell you bare things
Dem wah mash up yuh life
Wah mash up yuh life
My girl when you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
When you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Just tek har daddy and see
He cooks for you babe massages your feet
And tells you he loves you
Thats what am talking about
Dem caah stop your thing it set like cement
Dem wah mash up yuh life
Wah mash up yuh life
My girl when you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
When you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Just tek har daddy and see
If he pays your rent and fuk you the best
Then what are you worried about
Some badmind ole witch
A tell you bare things
Dem wah mash up yuh life
Wah mash up yuh life
My girl when you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
When you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Just tek har daddy and see
He cooks for you babe massages your feet
And tells you he loves you
Thats what am talking about
Dem caah stop your thing it set like cement
Dem wah mash up yuh life
Wah mash up yuh life
My girl when you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
When you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Just tek har daddy and see
My girl when you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
When you find good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Just tek har daddy and see
In Vybz Kartel's song "Good Man," the lyrics articulate the importance of recognizing and holding onto a good partner amidst the negativity and envy of others. The song begins by acknowledging the presence of a good man in the singer's life, referring to him as "your man." The lyrics emphasize that if this partner is financially supportive and provides satisfaction in intimate moments, then there is no need to worry about what others say.
The song further addresses the negative influences of "badmind ole witch" who spread rumors and wish to disrupt the singer's life. Despite the challenges posed by these individuals, the lyrics urge the singer to hold onto the good man and not let envy drive her away from him.
The chorus repeats the message, emphasizing that when one finds a good man, it is crucial to hold onto him and not allow negative influences to break the bond. The lyrics also touch on the idea that regardless of the singer's actions or choices, there will always be people who criticize and try to undermine her. However, the song encourages her to focus on her partner and disregard those who falla falla, or follow her every move.
Overall, "Good Man" celebrates the value of a faithful and supportive partner while recognizing the challenges and negativity that can arise from others' envy and criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
You know your man is here hey baby
You are aware that your man is present, my dear
If he pays your rent and fuk you the best
If he financially supports you and satisfies you intimately in the best way
Then what are you worried about
So why do you have any concerns
Some badmind ole witch
Some jealous and malicious person
A tell you bare things
Is telling you negative things
Dem wah mash up yuh life
They want to ruin your life
Wah mash up yuh life
Wishing to destroy your life
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Whatever you do, they imitate
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every outfit that you wear, they copy
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Every man you are with, they also pursue
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
He cooks for you babe massages your feet
He prepares meals for you, babe, and massages your feet
And tells you he loves you
And expresses his love for you
Dem caah stop your thing it set like cement
They cannot halt your success, it is firmly established
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Whatever you do, they imitate
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every outfit that you wear, they copy
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Every man you are with, they also pursue
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
If he pays your rent and fuk you the best
If he financially supports you and satisfies you intimately in the best way
Then what are you worried about
So why do you have any concerns
Some badmind ole witch
Some jealous and malicious person
A tell you bare things
Is telling you negative things
Dem wah mash up yuh life
They want to ruin your life
Wah mash up yuh life
Wishing to destroy your life
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Whatever you do, they imitate
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every outfit that you wear, they copy
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Every man you are with, they also pursue
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
He cooks for you babe massages your feet
He prepares meals for you, babe, and massages your feet
And tells you he loves you
And expresses his love for you
Dem caah stop your thing it set like cement
They cannot halt your success, it is firmly established
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Whatever you do, they imitate
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every outfit that you wear, they copy
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Every man you are with, they also pursue
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
My girl when you find good man
My girl, when you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
When you find good man
When you find a good man
Yuh fi hold on pon him
You should hold on to him
Don't mek badmind mek you run weh lef him
Don't let jealousy make you leave him
Anything weh you do them falla falla
Whatever you do, they imitate
Every clothes weh yuh ware dem falla falla
Every outfit that you wear, they copy
Every man weh yuh tek dem falla falla
Every man you are with, they also pursue
Just tek har daddy and see
Just take her father and observe
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, SHAUN DURAMI CHABLAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LikkleSwiftProd
This is still my favorite song from Vybz Kartel in 2022.. I remember when I listened to it daily in November 2016.
@kendrickcaesar5412
the best & the greatest dancehall artiste of all time
@101foxkid
#USA this man is untouchable. Even if they all team up.ahhahaha Gaza runnnnn it worldwide
@trishazte1270
My favorite song π―π―π―π―
@vybzkid.production473grena2
mad ting gaza me say
@Themerchantfamily
up up ππππbig up kartel
@amandapersaud7980
when Yuh find good man Yuh fi hold on pon him π€
@shamiekabanton3230
really talk
@breroberts8286
π love him enuh
@shamiekabanton3230
mad