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.
Hot Girl Forever
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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You know I love to see di ladies
When they hot like di summertime
(From time to time?) All the time
So mi a seh (weh yah seh?)
I told dem it's Kartel (easily)
Right away (You know)
No gyal nuh more than you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Before dem gang up inna crew
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
But every body couldn't have a
Pretty face likе you
Original hot gyal forever
Mi gyal dem wеh inna Gucci and Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
My congratulations, hip hip horray
You nah mek no bwoy swell yuh head wid Alize
No, you collect money like every
Day is a holiday from US of A, aka USA
When you did a go a school yuh
Write yuh one and two essay
So, when you a class dem
Words weh you wi' say
Dem cannot understand or comprehend
Cause dem a lay, but
My girl you a hot gyal forever
No gyal nuh more than you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Before dem gang up inna crew
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
But every body couldn't have a
Pretty face like you
Original hot gyal forever
Dem seh Miss World Tour and mi
Recommend you fi di tour
Some gyal and dem crew fi
Name "food fi di poor"
Dem ugly till' dem sick and a
Beg you fi di cure but how yuh fi help
Somebody weh fava predator
Dem see yuh man and seh dem
Wah go through him door
Yow, which door? Ecuador, El Salvador?
Gyal yuh pretty inna 30
Different languages or more
Italian seh "", Japanese seh "te amor", but
My girl you a hot gyal forever
No gyal nuh more than you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Before dem gang up inna crew
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
But every body couldn't have a
Pretty face like you
Original hot gyal forever
Mi gyal dem weh inna Gucci and Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
My congratulations, hip hip horray
You nah mek no bwoy swell yuh head wid Alize
No, you collect money like every
Day is a holiday from US of A, aka USA
When you did a go a school yuh
Write yuh one and two essay
So, when you a class dem
Words weh you wi' say
Dem cannot understand cause dem a lay
Portmore Gyal
My girl you a hot gyal forever
No gyal nuh more than you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Before dem gang up inna crew
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
But every body couldn't have a
Pretty face like you
Original hot gyal forever
Dem seh Miss World Tour and mi
Recommend you fi di tour
Some gyal and dem crew fi
Name "food fi di poor"
Dem ugly till' dem sick and a
Beg you fi di cure but how yuh fi help
Somebody weh fava predator
Dem see yuh man and seh dem
Wah go through him door
Yow, which door? Ecuador, El Salvador?
Gyal yuh pretty inna 30
Different languages or more
Italian seh "", Japanese seh "te amor", but
My girl you a hot gyal forever
No gyal nuh more than you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Before dem gang up inna crew
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
But every body couldn't have a
Pretty face like you
Original hot gyal forever
In the song "Hot Gal" by Vybz Kartel, the lyrics celebrate and uplift women who exude confidence and are considered attractive. Throughout the song, Kartel emphasizes the beauty and desirability of the "hot gyal." He praises their physical appearance, mentioning their pretty faces, and acknowledges that not everyone can possess such beauty. Kartel also highlights the intelligence and success of these women, mentioning their accomplishments in school and the ability to speak multiple languages. He admires their independence and financial freedom, suggesting that they collect money like every day is a holiday. The lyrics also touch upon the jealousy and insecurity that some women may feel towards the "hot gyal" because of their looks and popularity.
Overall, "Hot Gal" is a song that celebrates the beauty, confidence, and success of women who are considered attractive. It encourages women to embrace their own beauty and be proud of their accomplishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Up to di time (timeless)
Always in style and relevant
You know I love to see di ladies
I enjoy seeing beautiful women
When they hot like di summertime
When they are attractive and attractive like the summer season
(From time to time?) All the time
Not just occasionally, but continuously
So mi a seh (weh yah seh?)
I'm saying, what are you saying?
I told dem it's Kartel (easily)
I confidently informed them that it's Kartel
Right away (You know)
Immediately, as you already know
My girl you a hot gyal forever
You are an incredibly attractive woman for eternity
No gyal nuh more than you
No other woman can surpass you
Tell dem fi get dem like together
Tell them to improve themselves
Before dem gang up inna crew
Before they form a group and try to compete with you
Gyal a grudge yuh fi yuh pretty face
Girls envy you for your beautiful face
But every body couldn't have a
Because not everyone can possess a
Pretty face like you
Beautiful face like yours
Original hot gyal forever
Authentic, attractive woman for eternity
Mi gyal dem weh inna Gucci and Fendi
My girls who wear Gucci and Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
Gianfranco Ferre fashion brand
My congratulations, hip hip horray
Congratulations to you, cheers
You nah mek no bwoy swell yuh head wid Alize
You don't let any guy affect your confidence with flattery
No, you collect money like every
No, you earn money as if every
Day is a holiday from US of A, aka USA
Day is a holiday in the United States
When you did a go a school yuh
When you were attending school
Write yuh one and two essay
Wrote your essays effortlessly
So, when you a class dem
So, when you're in class, those
Words weh you wi' say
Words you would say
Dem cannot understand or comprehend
They cannot understand or grasp
Cause dem a lay, but
Because they're lazy, but
Dem seh Miss World Tour and mi
They say Miss World Tour and I
Recommend you fi di tour
Recommend you for the tour
Some gyal and dem crew fi
Some girls and their crew should
Name 'food fi di poor'
Be known for helping the needy
Dem ugly till' dem sick and a
They are so ugly that they are sick and
Beg you fi di cure but how yuh fi help
Beg you for the cure, but how can you help
Somebody weh fava predator
Someone who looks like a predator
Dem see yuh man and seh dem
They see your man and say they
Wah go through him door
Want to go through his door
Yow, which door? Ecuador, El Salvador?
Hey, which door? Ecuador or El Salvador?
Gyal yuh pretty inna 30
Girl, you are beautiful in 30
Different languages or more
Different languages or even more
Italian seh '', Japanese seh 'te amor', but
Italian says '', Japanese says 'te amor', but
Portmore Gyal
Girl from Portmore
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@patricksimon3071
Gal day in a di photo📷 a bad gal🔥🚀💣dem si ya man and say dem wan come thru his door from 🇺🇸 from ussa dem recommend u for they tour🚍🚆
@hito555
sick... mad track... kartel forever
@dubstepmarin
Timeless!!
@novjbrown2825
Year 2080
@laffylaffy1699
Vybz!
@29053able
Vybz Kartel basolo con ese pley y ese peluche de mujer besoossss : BY chayann :mojika 2
@Moondrip
What riddem is this?? Bigup... From Sweden :)
@carlos81938
para todfos los buenopsa conocedores de la musica aaxxia riddim