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.
SUPER STAR
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Baby look how you pretty you smooth
Mi deh deh wen time you ready wenever
Fi love not fi money
Mi love yuh
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi waan gi you fancy house, fancy car
Mi waan gi you fancy clothes cuase you are ah star
Mi waan gi you di whole universe see di tings mi love you fah
Baby mi ago mek you calm luck
Fullup yuh bankbook till it all buck
Put you pon plane how far you gone up
Dat anno nah nut'n dat ah jus warm up
Even if yuh leff ah blouse wen we ah guh mobay
Mi buy out every clothes weh yah sell ah falmouth
No joke a poke cah visa card pluck
Everything ah deliver inna couple tall truck
Ah suh mi waan treat you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
No gyal mi nah put above you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi waan gi you fancy house, fancy car
Mi waan gi you fancy clothes cuaz you are ah star
Mi waan gi you di whole universe see di tings mi love you fah
Gyal from ah di two ah we a pah up
Victoria secret deh pon you
Gyal mi buy you diamond weh bright like di star
Suh yuh kno no gyal no oneeye you
Fly first class pon a trip to brazil
Wid ah unnu we nuh style cracca and carlos
Gyal show yuh ct yuh new bm
Teacha waan sey someting to yuh friend
Ah suh mi waan treat you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
No gyal mi nah put above you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi waan gi you fancy house, fancy car
Mi waan gi you fancy clothes cuase you are ah star
Mi waan gi you di whole universe see di tings mi love you fah
How you mean mi nuh waaan you?
Baby look how you pretty you smooth
Mi deh deh wen time you ready wenever
Fi love not fi money
Mi love yuh
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
The song "Super Star" by Vybz Kartel is a love song featuring the artist expressing his desire to turn his lover into a superstar. The song starts with the artist's girl telling her friend that he wants her. He then compliments her beauty, saying that he will be there whenever she is ready for love, not for money. He wants to make her a superstar and give her everything from fancy houses, cars, and clothes because she deserves it all. The artist also promises to fill up her bank account and take her on trips to places like Brazil, and buy her diamonds and everything to treat her like a queen.
The song's lyrics represent Kartel's desire to make his lover feel like a superstar and give her everything she has ever wanted. The artist uses metaphors and compliments to express his love and admiration for the girl he is singing about. He wants her to know that he has her back and that he will do everything in his power to make her feel like a superstar. The song's chorus is catchy and emphasizes the artist's desire to turn his lover into a superstar.
Overall, "Super Star" by Vybz Kartel is a beautiful love song with a catchy beat that expresses the artist's desire to treat his lover like a queen and make her feel like a superstar.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl tell you friend di teacha want har
My girl told your friend that I want her
Baby look how you pretty you smooth
Wow, you're so beautiful and charming
Mi deh deh wen time you ready wenever
I'll be available whenever you're ready for me
Fi love not fi money
I love you for who you are, not for your money
Mi love yuh
I love you
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
Mi wah fi turn you in a superstar
Superstar, superstar
I want to turn you into a superstar (repeat)
Mi waan gi you fancy house, fancy car
Mi waan gi you fancy clothes cuase you are ah star
Mi waan gi you di whole universe see di tings mi love you fah
I want to give you a fancy house, car, and clothes because you're a star and I want everyone to see how much I love you
Baby mi ago mek you calm luck
Fullup yuh bankbook till it all buck
Put you pon plane how far you gone up
Dat anno nah nut'n dat ah jus warm up
Even if yuh leff ah blouse wen we ah guh mobay
Mi buy out every clothes weh yah sell ah falmouth
No joke a poke cah visa card pluck
Everything ah deliver inna couple tall truck
Ah suh mi waan treat you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
No gyal mi nah put above you
Baby come mek mi mind you
Ah gold and diamond fi line you
Mi give you di world cause mi love you
I will make you comfortable and some money to spare, I will take you on trips and buy you expensive clothes, even if you forget to pack something. I will use my Visa card to make sure everything is delivered to you. This is how I want to treat you because I love you so much. Nobody comes above you.
Gyal from ah di two ah we a pah up
Victoria secret deh pon you
Gyal mi buy you diamond weh bright like di star
Suh yuh kno no gyal no oneeye you
Fly first class pon a trip to brazil
Wid ah unnu we nuh style cracca and carlos
Gyal show yuh ct yuh new bm
Teacha waan sey someting to yuh friend
People know that we are a couple, and I bought you some nice things (Victoria's Secret and bright diamonds) so that other women won't be jealous of you. Let's travel in style to Brazil and hang out with our friends. Show off your new BMW to your friends, and let me tell you something I want to tell your friend.
How you mean mi nuh waaan you?
What do you mean I don't want you?
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: AINSLEY MORRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Robinson
Been listening to this mix for years now 🔥still hype
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Gaza fi life
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Me too love this mix i'am happy listening to this mix
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Sophie Enjaux
Toujours aussi bon là musique j'adore
Carl Matshogo
Dancehall bible in one mixtape 🤍🤍
Donna O’riordan
This is a serious album
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THIN Man
real vibes up FI real
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