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.
Love You Enuh
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Hey gal
Tap tap ta-na
Tap tap ta-na
Baby
Tana tana na
Yuh hotter than all a dem, honey!
Gwaan enjoy yuhself, ah ah!
Love u gone to bed, gal
Chorus:
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Verse 1:
Cause
Wine up yuh pretty likkle body ya gal
Yuh do it like di gal dem have up di royal
Mi tell u seh mi nah go diss u enu
From u nuh gi it weh mi a go eva loyal
And yuh? nuh casual it formal
Yuh pretty to a higha level yuh nuh normal
When mi see u mi rise like a tidal
Mi a yuh boyfriend yuh a my gal
Chorus:
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Verse 2:
Everything is ok
Memba mi seh mi nah go no way
Love at first sight mi say
Memba mi get it on the first day
When yuh touch mi di earth shake
A muss u cause haiti earthquake
Anytime mi deh around u
Mi feel happy like today I'm birthday
Chorus:
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Verse 1:
Wine up yuh pretty likkle body ya gal
Yuh do it like di gal dem hav up di royal
Mi tell u seh mi nah go diss u enu
From u nuh gi it weh mi a go eva loyal
And yuh? nuh casual it formal
Yuh pretty to a higha level yuh nuh normal
When mi see u mi rise like a tidal
Mi a yuh boyfriend yuh a my gal
Chorus:
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Verse 2:
Everything is ok
Memba mi seh mi nah go no way
Love at first sight mi say
Memba mi get it on the first day
When yuh touch mi di earth shake
A muss u cause haiti, earthquake
Anytime mi deh around u
Mi feel happy like today I'm birthday
Chorus:
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Need u, truly
So mi nah leff u, lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
Love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
Baby mi love u enuh
The song "Love You Enuh" by Vybz Kartel is a romantic and upbeat tune that describes the singer's feelings of love towards his partner. The song speaks about how much he loves and appreciates his girlfriend's beauty and how he will never leave or hurt her. In the chorus, Kartel assures his partner that he will always need her and will never let her feel lonely. The song emphasizes the love and trust between two individuals in a relationship and how vital it is to maintain a strong bond with your significant other.
The first verse of the song is about how attractive Kartel's girlfriend is and how he loves the way she moves her body. He promises to be loyal as long as she is the same way. The second verse speaks about how Kartel knew from the start that he was in love with his girlfriend and how happy she makes him feel. He compares her touch to causing an earthquake, implying that she has a significant impact on his life.
Overall, "Love You Enuh" is a lively and catchy song that celebrates love and brings a positive message to the listener. It is a perfect example of how music can elevate our mood and put us in a good mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey gal
Greeting to a beautiful lady
Tap tap ta-na
Rhythmic sound effect to add to the music
Tap tap ta-na
Rhythmic sound effect to add to the music
Baby
Term of endearment for the lady
Tana tana na
Rhythmic sound effect to add to the music
Yuh hotter than all a dem, honey!
The lady is gorgeous and more attractive than anyone else
Wine yuh body now, baby!
Dancing sensually by moving the body
Gwaan enjoy yuhself, ah ah!
Encouragement to have fun and enjoy oneself
Love u gone to bed, gal
Affectionate way of saying 'good night' and expressing love for the lady
Need u, truly
The singer deeply desires the lady
So mi nah leff u, lonely
The singer won't abandon the lady and leave her lonely
And mi nah diss u, nuh enuh
The singer won't disrespect the lady
How yuh full of beauty suh, so cute so pretty
The lady is stunningly beautiful and cute
Love u enuh
The singer loves the lady deeply
Baby mi love u enuh
Reiteration of the singer's love for the lady
Cause
Introducing the reason for the singer's love for the lady
Wine up yuh pretty likkle body ya gal
Request for the lady to dance seductively with her attractive body
Yuh do it like di gal dem have up di royal
The lady dances like a professional dancer or a queen
Mi tell u seh mi nah go diss u enu
Reassurance that the singer won't disrespect the lady
From u nuh gi it weh mi a go eva loyal
The singer will remain devoted to the lady as long as she doesn't cheat on him
And yuh? nuh casual it formal
The lady is not ordinary or common
Yuh pretty to a higha level yuh nuh normal
The lady is incomparably beautiful and extraordinary
When mi see u mi rise like a tidal
The singer gets aroused when he sees the lady
Mi a yuh boyfriend yuh a my gal
The singer is the lady's boyfriend and they are in a committed relationship
Everything is ok
Everything is going well in their relationship
Memba mi seh mi nah go no way
The singer assures the lady that he won't go anywhere
Love at first sight mi say
The singer fell in love with the lady at first sight
Memba mi get it on the first day
The singer had intimate relations with the lady on their first day together
When yuh touch mi di earth shake
The lady's touch has a powerful effect on the singer
A muss u cause haiti earthquake
Metaphor implying that the lady is responsible for causing an earthquake
Anytime mi deh around u
The singer feels happy whenever he's with the lady
Mi feel happy like today I'm birthday
The singer is extremely happy, as if it's his birthday
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bubak Janneh
on Life We Living
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Bubak Janneh
on Ghetto Youth
some body send me this nonsese