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.
Little Miss
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Si mi a Sey up to the Time, you know it's Kartel.
Representing for my ladies. Baby!
Si mi aSey ehuh
Under Age. Don't even try.
Walk.Act and think as a Child. Okay
Well alright then
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
Hey!
The little gal them now a days want big man.
Suppen long like wey use fi dig yam.
A that Candi a fret pon.
Nuh wey day mi see har aDrink Alockta.Step one;
Shi just lowe Pampers, just lef prom.
Boom pass every little boy start tek man.
Rexton, Dexton, Preston, get slam.
Police do exam, Spanglas and West man.
Yes Man. Benz Man. Lex Man. X-man.
Singa Blinga Mek song bout how she expand.
When Aids test ran, shi fail the exam.
This bigga than penicillin injection.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
Hey!
School girl tell mi sey shi nuh need no tutor.
A pure Executive Man recruiter.
That's why the college boot her.
The Brown one sey fi har man haffi beA Shooter.
CBR man, nutten pon a scooter.
Gwan Dream On like Martin Luther
She want a Man wey Super.
Smaddi wid whole.heap a fame like Ariv Cooper.
Young girls a trail man. Him a nuh Pied Piper.
Study fi become a star like Mekhi Phifer.
Mi swear sey I will never
Go jail fi nuh girl wey just come outta diaper.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
Hey!
School girl tell mi sey shi nuh need no tutor.
A pure Executive Man recruiter.
That's why the college boot her.
The Brown one sey fi har man haffi beA Shooter.
CBR man, nutten pon a scooter.
Gwan Dream On like Martin Luther
She want a Man wey Super.
Smaddi wid whole.heap a fame like Ariv Cooper.
Young girls a trail man. Him a nuh Pied Piper.
Study fi become a star like Mekhi Phifer.
Mi swear sey I will never
Go jail fi nuh girl wey just come outta diaper.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Shi Tek Big man.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
Little Miss who?
Little Miss Big Woman. Shi Tek Big MAN.
But you nuh Big Woman.
And every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA man.
The lyrics of "Little Miss" by Vybz Kartel is a commentary on the behavior of young girls who want to be perceived as grown women. The opening lines suggest that some of these girls need to return to church and they should act their age. The chorus emphasizes the title of the song, as it repeats "Little Miss Big Woman", suggesting that these girls are trying to be someone they're not. The verses then give examples of the behavior of these young girls, including sleeping around with multiple partners, wanting a man with fame or status, and ignoring education for the sake of attracting wealthy men.
The lyrics suggest that these girls are not ready for the consequences of their actions, including sexually transmitted diseases and potential legal troubles. The line "Mi swear sey I will never go jail fi nuh girl wey just come outta diaper" further emphasizes this sentiment. The song, therefore, serves as a warning for young girls who aspire to be like these "Big Women" but may not be mature enough to handle the responsibilities that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Burch some of these girls need to go back to church.
Some of these girls need to rediscover their morality.
Si mi a Sey up to the Time, you know it's Kartel.
This is Vybz Kartel talking, representing his ideals.
Representing for my ladies. Baby!
Vybz Kartel is representing for his female audience.
Si mi aSey ehuh
This is Vybz Kartel emphasizing his point.
Under Age. Don't even try.
Don't try to engage with someone who is underage.
Walk.Act and think as a Child. Okay
These girls act and think immaturely like children.
Well alright then
This is Vybz Kartel acknowledging his point.
Little Miss Big Woman.
Referring to a young girl who feels mature and grown up.
Shi Tek Big man.
This girl is pursuing older, more mature men.
But Shi nuh Big Woman.
Despite her efforts, she is still immature and inexperienced.
Then every night sleep out, Wid aBag aMAN.
She spends each night with a different man.
Shi Swif like, Shi Mus tek har MADA MAN.
She quickly moves from one man to the next.
Little Miss who?
Who is this immature girl trying to be grown up?
Hey!
Attention grabbing.
The little gal them now a days want big man.
Young girls these days are attracted to older men.
Suppen long like wey use fi dig yam.
They are pursuing men who are well-endowed.
A that Candi a fret pon.
This is the girl named Candi who is worried about this situation.
Nuh wey day mi see har aDrink Alockta.
Vybz Kartel has never seen her before drinking this traditional West Indian non-alcoholic beverage.
Step one;
The first thing for these girls is to move out of diapers and grow up.
Shi just lowe Pampers, just lef prom.
She has just left school and is still immature.
Boom pass every little boy start tek man.
She moves on from one boy to the next as if they are grown men.
Rexton, Dexton, Preston, get slam.
These boys get left behind and are soon forgotten.
Police do exam, Spanglas and West man.
These marginalized men are forced to subject themselves to police testing for STIs.
Yes Man. Benz Man. Lex Man. X-man.
She is pursuing men who have money and status.
Singa Blinga Mek song bout how she expand.
These men make songs about her promiscuous behavior.
When Aids test ran, shi fail the exam.
This girl failed her STI test.
This bigga than penicillin injection.
This is a serious issue that cannot be fixed by a simple medical treatment.
School girl tell mi sey shi nuh need no tutor.
This girl is saying she is independent and does not need guidance.
A pure Executive Man recruiter.
She is looking for men with power and status.
That's why the college boot her.
That is why she was kicked out of college due to her promiscuity.
The Brown one sey fi har man haffi beA Shooter.
This girl named Brown says her man has to have a gun.
CBR man, nutten pon a scooter.
She is not interested in men who are not successful.
Gwan Dream On like Martin Luther
She has unrealistic expectations.
She want a Man wey Super.
She is looking for Superman-like qualities in a man.
Smaddi wid whole.heap a fame like Ariv Cooper.
She is seeking a famous man like Ariv Cooper.
Young girls a trail man. Him a nuh Pied Piper.
Young girls are following men and they are not leading them anywhere good.
Study fi become a star like Mekhi Phifer.
Women should focus on their own success rather than seeking out men.
Mi swear sey I will never
Vybz Kartel swears he will never do something.
Go jail fi nuh girl wey just come outta diaper.
He will not go to jail for a girl who is still young and inexperienced.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH
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