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.
Louie V
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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From mi a likkle bwoy mi granny seh fi low friend
Mi born a Water House and now am on the mountain
Mi get mi first girl when I was around 10
Beg you tell mi bout Carren no bother tell mi bout Glen
Mi enjoy mi life party without end
Cause in a the cemetery yo know money don't spend
No trust another man a that you fi know then
This yah one yah is G Rated
And the grabber too hot it cyaa do without blem
A river full a rum a cranberry fountain
Portmore city turn up everybody spoken
This yah door yah lock another one open
Dem a wish fi si yo haffi live up a the fountain
Mi circle in a Mobay yo know seh money go spend
Rice bag a barry town yo know mi deh, deh, round dem
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Louis V blue jeans mi a put it on
White shirt wid the T mi a put it on
Rose gold a fi me, mi a put it on
Gyal a send a bag a sign fi the Capricorn, Gaza
Grabber catch a fire man cyaa calm
If a no me gyal a seh shi waan Shawn Storm
Can yuh do the supn like a car horn
Gaza mi seh
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Mi naw worry bout that
A nough a dem a sissy weh a sit down and chat
Dem worster than a gyal yo no si seh dem waan tat
Mi never beg yo nothing fi cook in a my pot
Dash the rum pon the ground when mi remember Pienot
Gyal yo bumper big yo ready fi the bike back
Anyweh yo waan fi go wi dilly dolly like that
The two a wi a cuddle together the night lock
But a Addy a the shepherd every gyal a my flock
From the days of JBC
When yo si da broom yah wi used it fi fly bat
Mi have another one mi used it fi fly rat
And another likkle one weh name do no try chat
And anyweh wi go gaza thing a road block
A no likkle pickny thing hey bowy go home back
A up Water Loo, Hope RD, to Hope Flat
Yow a deh so mi a build and smoke a whole pack
(Repeat 2X)
In Vybz Kartel's "Louie V (Don't Worry Bout Dem)," Shawn Storm raps about the importance of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by negative influences or fake friends. He reveals that he was taught by his grandmother to avoid bad company, and credits his success to being focused and determined. Shawn Storm grew up in Water House, a rough neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica, but has now made it to the top of the mountain. He reminisces about his childhood, including getting his first girlfriend at the age of ten, and dismisses the drama and gossip that surrounds some of his acquaintances, insisting that he is only interested in living his life to the fullest. Shawn Storm also shouts out Portmore City and Montego Bay, two other cities in Jamaica, where he is obviously well-known and respected.
Overall, the lyrics of the song encourage listeners to stay true to themselves, work hard, and avoid negative influences. Shawn Storm himself is presented as an example of this approach, as he has managed to overcome obstacles and thrive despite his humble beginnings. The final lines of the song suggest that he is only just getting started, as he continues to build his empire and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawn Storm mi naw worry bout dem
I'm not worrying about them, I'm doing my own thing with Shawn Storm
From mi a likkle bwoy mi granny seh fi low friend
Since I was a little boy, my grandma told me to be careful about my friends
Mi born a Water House and now am on the mountain
I was born in Water House but now I've made it to the top
Mi get mi first girl when I was around 10
I had my first girlfriend when I was about 10
Beg you tell mi bout Carren no bother tell mi bout Glen
Don't tell me about Carren, tell me about Glen instead
Mi enjoy mi life party without end
I'm enjoying my life and partying without stopping
Cause in a the cemetery yo know money don't spend
Because you can't spend money in the cemetery
No trust another man a that you fi know then
Don't trust another man, you should know that
All the gyal dem weh yo deh wid you fi study round dem
You should study all the girls you're with
This yah one yah is G Rated
This one is G-rated
And the grabber too hot it cyaa do without blem
The grabber is too hot and can't be without a blemish
A river full a rum a cranberry fountain
A river full of rum and cranberry is like a fountain
Portmore city turn up everybody spoken
Portmore city is turning up, everyone is talking
This yah door yah lock another one open
When one door is locked, another one is open
Dem a wish fi si yo haffi live up a the fountain
They wish to see you living by the fountain
Mi circle in a Mobay yo know seh money go spend
When I'm in Mobay, you know money will be spent
Rice bag a barry town yo know mi deh, deh, round dem
I'm around Rice Bag in Barry Town
Louis V blue jeans mi a put it on
I'm wearing Louis V blue jeans
White shirt wid the T mi a put it on
I'm wearing a white shirt with a T
Rose gold a fi me, mi a put it on
Rose gold is for me and I'm putting it on
Gyal a send a bag a sign fi the Capricorn, Gaza
Girls are sending me a lot of signs because I'm a Capricorn from Gaza
Grabber catch a fire man cyaa calm
The grabber is catching fire, I can't calm down
If a no me gyal a seh shi waan Shawn Storm
If it's not me, the girl is saying she wants Shawn Storm
Can yuh do the supn like a car horn
Can you do something like a car horn?
Mi naw worry bout that
I'm not worried about that
A nough a dem a sissy weh a sit down and chat
A lot of them are just sissies who sit down and chat
Dem worster than a gyal yo no si seh dem waan tat
They're worse than girls, you can see they want that
Mi never beg yo nothing fi cook in a my pot
I never asked you for anything to cook in my pot
Dash the rum pon the ground when mi remember Pienot
I pour rum on the ground when I remember Pienot
Gyal yo bumper big yo ready fi the bike back
Your butt is big and ready for a bike ride
Anyweh yo waan fi go wi dilly dolly like that
We'll go wherever you want like dilly dolly
The two a wi a cuddle together the night lock
We're cuddling together all night long
But a Addy a the shepherd every gyal a my flock
Addy is the shepherd and every girl is in my flock
From the days of JBC
Since the days of JBC
When yo si da broom yah wi used it fi fly bat
We used brooms to fly like bats
Mi have another one mi used it fi fly rat
I have another one to fly rats
And another likkle one weh name do no try chat
And another small one called do not try to chat
And anyweh wi go gaza thing a road block
And wherever we go, the Gaza thing is a road block
A no likkle pickny thing hey bowy go home back
This is not a small childish thing, go back home boy
A up Water Loo, Hope RD, to Hope Flat
Up to Water Loo, Hope RD, to Hope Flat
Yow a deh so mi a build and smoke a whole pack
I'm building and smoking a whole pack over there
Contributed by Jonathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MyCampRulesEnt
I was in a taxi in Argentina and this started to play, wow, just wow. So many years later and the songs the yutes putting out now can’t even compare🔥🔥🔥
@cocomelona4408
Big facts
@eerie_blur
😊 #worlboss
@Eckoeditstv
@@cocomelona4408for real mi a listen to it from primary now mi in grade 10
@Eckoeditstv
@@eerie_blurmi a listen from primary now in grade 10
@dfworld731
Huh Argentina where’s there hardly any black people !!! NAH KARTEL THE G.O.A.T !!!!
@theembarker
7 years later and still listening to this legend.
@eerie_blur
nu worry, gaza afi free the legacy hasnt limited as yet
@SelassieMostHigh
@@eerie_blur ++
@dapaguzu1212
2022 🔥