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.
Gunshot
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Dem neva know wen me say teacher is ah bloodclaat war school
Yo delly(Ranks)
Rise di bloodclaat askelli fi unda di celli (inna di swamps)
When we shoot bumbohole dem cant return like Makavelli
Life unbalance yo yo yo yo
Ah di War Teacher
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
Gunshot Say Fe
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
Gunshot say fe
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
Delly dun chat
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
Me an me guns roll deep like subs
Aks and Slugs with black leather gloves
Guiness and redbull with straight big buds
Cah real badman don't hang out at clubs
We straight like lion not lion cubs
Delly Ranks tool is not no car lugz
Dis ah tool weh gi yah hole weh require body plugs
Ah di russian rifle weh sing like bunny rugs
Bumbohole
Unno muss unda drugs
Fi diss portmore and west kingston thugs
ya feel wen me buck me ah greet ya with kisses and hugs
dis badda dan crips and bloodclaat bloods
Gunshot sey fe
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
Gunshot Sey Fe
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
Gunshot say fe
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
Delly dun chat
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
Gunshot ah stiing like hand pon watch
Ya head get chip up ya skin pitch patch
Batty man alone gone neighborhood watch
Ak inna me hand informer cant catch
Shot im up fine fine not strings attach
Gunshot ah kick im like football match
Badda dan stonelove play against swatch
wen hollow point itch you you cant scratch
gunshot ah sail out pon im like ah yacht
cah delly ranks ak nah have safety latch
me get my gun from di factory wen dem come inna di batch
Diss badman you get gunshot sey fe
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
Gunshot Sey Fe
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
Gunshot say fe
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
Delly dun chat
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
Me an me guns roll deep like subs
Aks and Slugs with black leather gloves
Guiness and redbull with straight big buds
Cah real badman don't hang out at clubs
We straight like lion not lion cubs
Delly Ranks tool is not no car lugz
Dis ah tool weh gi yah hole weh require body plugs
Ah di russian rifle weh sing like bunny rugs
Bumbohole
Unno muss unda drugs
Fi diss portmore and west kingston thugs
ya feel wen me buck me greet ya with kisses and hugs
dis badda dan crips and bloodclaat bloods
Diss badman you get gunshot sey fe
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
Gunshot Sey Fe
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
Gunshot say fe
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
Delly dun chat
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
Gunshot sey fe
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
Gunshot Sey Fe
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
Gunshot say fe
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
Delly dun chat
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
The lyrics of Vybz Kartel's song Gunshot are centered around violence and a life of crime; discussing the actions of bad men who take what they want and who will not hesitate to use weapons, primarily guns to get what they want or to send a message to those who cross them. The song begins with the artist questioning the intelligence of these people, wondering how they could be so foolish to challenge someone like him. He then explains that he is a war teacher and that those who come up against him will meet their demise quickly.
Delving deeper into the song, Kartel talks about the different weapons he possesses, such as a Black Talon, which he uses to punch someone's face. He also talks about how he and his guns roll deep, and they possess AKs and Slugs with black leather gloves. He also mentions that he doesn't hang around in clubs like other people and that he's more of a straight-up lion.
The artist also references several other violent acts, such as kicking or punching someone and also discusses the fact that once shot, people cannot return like Tupac, as he then launches into a tirade of violent imagery. The song, in total, is an epic ode to a life of criminal activity, violence, and unbridled aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
I always been wondering wah really take some fool(me too)
The singer is curious about what causes certain individuals to act foolishly, and admits to having also been foolish in the past.
Dem neva know wen me say teacher is ah bloodclaat war school
The singer emphasizes that they are a tough and respected figure, and being associated with them is akin to attending a school of war.
Yo delly(Ranks)
The singer addresses Delly Ranks, who is likely a fellow artist or associate.
Rise di bloodclaat askelli fi unda di celli (inna di swamps)
The artist calls for a sharpshooter to be sent to a specific location in the swamps where they are needed.
When we shoot bumbohole dem cant return like Makavelli
The artist boasts about the lethality of their attacks, comparing their victims to the late rapper Tupac Shakur who was killed in a shooting.
Life unbalance yo yo yo yo
The singer suggests that violence and danger have made life unpredictable and unstable.
Ah di War Teacher
The singer refers to themselves as a teacher of war, emphasizing their experience and expertise in violence.
Diss badman you get gunshot sey fe
The artist explains that anyone who disrespects them or attempts to challenge them will be met with gunfire.
Ak inna me hand me dun chat
The artist physically holds a weapon and is ready to use it without hesitation.
Black Talon on ya face me punch dat
The artist indicates that they are capable of using deadly force at close range, such as with a Black Talon bullet.
Nyam ya food like ah bloodclaat lunch dat
The singer uses a derogatory term to suggest that their target will be completely overpowered and destroyed, like eating a meal.
Delly dun chat
The artist reiterates the importance of not underestimating their capabilities and not unnecessarily provoking them.
We nah kick we nah box nah bloodclaat punch dat
The singer emphasizes that they resort only to lethal force, not physical fighting or non-lethal violence.
Me an me guns roll deep like subs
The singer suggests they are heavily armed and accompanied by others, like a submarine surrounded by torpedoes.
Aks and Slugs with black leather gloves
The singer specifies the types of weapons they possess and indicates readiness for combat, wearing gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Guiness and redbull with straight big buds
The artist mentions drinking alcohol and energy drinks while smoking large amounts of marijuana, possibly to enhance their focus and aggression during violence.
Cah real badman don't hang out at clubs
The artist suggests that true violent individuals do not spend their time in casual social situations like nightclubs.
We straight like lion not lion cubs
The singer emphasizes that they are fully mature and capable of viciousness, unlike a weaker or less experienced young animal.
Dis ah tool weh gi yah hole weh require body plugs
The singer describes their weapon as extremely deadly, capable of causing severe and even fatal injuries.
Ah di russian rifle weh sing like bunny rugs
The artist boasts about the quality of their Russian-made firearm, describing its sound as something enjoyable like a famous musician.
Bumbohole
The artist uses a crude expression to insult their enemies and dismiss them as unimportant.
Unno muss unda drugs
The artist mocks their opponents for being under the influence of narcotics or having poor judgement due to insecurities.
Fi diss portmore and west kingston thugs
The singer seems to specifically direct their threats towards a rival group of individuals from the towns of Portmore and West Kingston in Jamaica.
ya feel wen me buck me ah greet ya with kisses and hugs
The artist implies that they are so fearsome and powerful that even meeting them is a terrifying experience.
dis badda dan crips and bloodclaat bloods
The singer emphasizes their own violent nature and downplays the reputation and abilities of other rival gangs in the United States ('crips' and 'bloods').
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS:
Intro:
Mi Mek Mi Gun Talk Before Mi
Mi Mek Mi Gun Talk Before Mi
Mi Mek Mi Gun Talk Before Mi
Dem Pussy Deh See Me But Dem Nah Know Me
Ah Coulda Dozen Ah Dem When My Magnum Pop Off
Dozen Man Ah Get Gunshot Before Me
Tek Up Badness Tru(through) Him Guh Watch Gun Show
Mi Kill Yuh Mek Yuh Baby Madda Watch Yuh Duppy Story
Nobody Nuh Know Weh Yuh Body Bury
Di Gully Weh Yuh Big Up Ah Yuh Cemetery
Chorus:
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Verse 1:
Den
When Di Fuckin Glock Beat
Mi Lef Yuh Face Wid Yuh Brain Pon Di Concrete
Di Shot Weh Spray From Di K Measure One Feet
Suh Mi Fire Tuty(thrity) One An Lef Bwoy Wid One Teet(teeth)
You House Bun Up!π₯π₯
Is A Bokkle Bomb Dweet
When Mi Touch Inna Di Street Mi Strap Like Ah Van Seat
Mi Bad Fi Real
Ah No Anybody Cyan Dweet
Some Ah Dem Affi Rehearse An Practice an Plan Fi It
Coppa Mek Him Get Fuck, Like Ah Pussy Pon Street
Gaza Nuh Talk Ah Di Mac 11 Cyan Speak
Mi Buss Troat Like Weh Butcha Do Fi Get Di Beef An Di Ram Meat
Dem Nuh Bad Ah Bloodcleet Mi Dun Seet! (see it)
Chorus:
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Verse 2:
Den
Check Mi, Mi Like Mi Ago Kill Yuh Mi Nuh Care
Before Mi Guh Bury Mi Guh Prison Fi Tirty(30) Year.π₯π₯
Man Ah Tuggist Before Mi Even Reach Ah Year
Mi Neva Sell Furniture An Mi Neva Own Ah Shear
Hahahaha! Gyal Ah Laugh An Gyal Ah Jeer
Cau Dem Know Yuh Faker Dan Di Fingernail Weh Gyal Ah Wear
Know She Have Di Gun Weh Buss Dem Head Like Crate Ah Beer
Shot Ah Stitch Up Ah Bwoy Weh Yuh See Ah Murda Tailor Here
Matic Ah Move Like Stick Shift, Clip Ah Change Like Trailer Gear
Rest Yuh Ears Pon Di Nozzle Yuh Will Hear
Chorus:
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Outro:
Mi Mek Mi Gun Talk Before Mi
Dem Pussy Deh See Me But Dem Nah Know Me
Ah Coulda Dozen Ah Dem When My Magnum Pop Off
Dozen Man Ah Get Gunshot Before Me
Tek Up Badness Tru(through) Him Guh Watch Gun Show
Mi Kill Yuh Mek Yuh Baby Madda Watch Yuh Duppy Story
Nobody Nuh Know Weh Yuh Body Bury
Di Gully Weh Yuh Big Up Ah Yuh Cemetery
Di Gully Weh Yuh Big Up Ah Yuh Cemetery
Di Gully Weh Yuh Big Up Ah Yuh Cemetery
Chorus:
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Gunshot ( weh yuh fkn ediot dat!)
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot Mi Dun Chat
Sen Bwoy Guh Dovecot Mi Luv Dat
Di Rifle Di Forty Five Di Clutchback
Mi See Him Wid Ah Strap But Ah Fuckin Ediot Dat!
Mi Ah Talk Wid Gunshot!
Boomπ₯π₯π₯π₯π―π―
@killdemallandone1
This was kartel in super Sayan 3 stage. Untouchable !!!!!!!!
@nehmiahfuller2765
Now a Ultra Instinct
@sarafinafrancis9679
2020 and we still beating it!!! ππΎππΎππΎππΎ
"So mi fire 31 and leff boy with one teeth" !! π©
@neutronmusic1512
World Boss is forever π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
@Gunsmoke2220
Di teachaπ―π―π―
@fehronation8310
Some fish π£ lucky kartel lock ππ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯πΈπΈπΈπ½π½π₯π₯π₯π₯
@khaderhabet5306
All him wisdom drop out
@michaelharriott9836
Facts πͺπ½
@keenanwilson1593
2021 and still a beat this π₯π₯π₯
@yktvz6020
This real vibez damn he always been gangsta lyrics is so my taste.