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.
Tight So Gal
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Inna di early 90's (Timeless)
Have mercy (old school, new school)
Have mercy, woii
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Bruk out, bruk out, you nuh run buddy race
A di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Whine yuh waist
No buddy nah- pon yuh face
Whine yuh waist
Yuh born with a tight pussy space
Whine yuh waist
You don't want no penis fi taste
Whine yuh waist
Yuh pussy tongue nuh long like a shoes' lace
A you have di whine weh a give man hood-ache
A you have di whine make man cocky wake
Yuh man a fire gunshot and buss up man face
A dem pussy deh 'cause war inna di place
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Bruk out, bruk out, man nuh cum pon yuh face
Di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Skin out, skin out, you nuh run buddy race
When she a cum is like an earthquake
She whine 'til me feel like mi cock a break
How you cum so many times? God He knows
She say, a true mi cocky long like water hose
Dem gyal deh a beg friend but you nuh corrodes
Baby, you nah keep friends like those
You did yuh toes, yuh wardrobe nuh wan' clothes
So, make some big pussy gyal gwan pose
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Bruk out, bruk out, you nuh run buddy race
A di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Skin out, skin out, you no big like di base
Whine yuh waist
No buddy nah cum pon yuh face
Whine yuh waist
Yuh born with a tight pussy space
Whine yuh waist
You don't want no penis fi taste
Whine yuh waist
Yuh pussy tongue nuh long like a shoes' lace
A you have di whine weh a give man hood-ache
A you have di whine make man cocky wake
Yuh man a fire gunshot and buss up man face
A dem pussy deh 'cause war inna di place
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Bruk out, bruk out, man nuh cum pon yuh face
Di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Skin out, skin out, you nuh run buddy race
When she a cum is like an earthquake
She whine 'til me feel like mi cock a break
How you cum so many times? God He knows
She say, a true mi cocky long like water hose
Dem gyal deh a beg friend but you nuh corrodes
Baby, you nah keep friends like those
You did yuh toes, yuh wardrobe nuh wan' clothes
So, make some big pussy gyal gwan pose
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Bruk out, bruk out, you nuh run buddy race
A di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Skin out, skin out, you no big like di base
Whine yuh waist
No buddy nah cum pon yuh face
Whine yuh waist
Yuh born with a tight pussy space
Whine yuh waist
You don't want no penis fi taste
Whine yuh waist
Yuh pussy tongue nuh long like a shoes' lace
In "Tight So Gal," Vybz Kartel celebrates women who possess tight vaginas, praising their sexual prowess and asserting their dominance. He contrasts these women with others who don't measure up, using explicit language to describe their sexual encounters. The song emphasizes the importance of a tight vagina and highlights it as a source of power and control over men.
Kartel commends the tight pussy women for their ability to command attention and influence the sexual dynamics. He urges them to confidently showcase their sexuality and asserts that they don't need to engage in sexual acts they don't desire. The lyrics also suggest that their sexual skills are so potent that they can cause headaches for men and even ignite literal violence in certain situations.
Throughout the song, Kartel employs explicit and exaggerated descriptions of sexual encounters to emphasize the pleasure and satisfaction that these women bring. The lyrics overall aim to exalt the qualities of women with tight vaginas and display a certain level of male desire and fascination with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Kartel (that's me)
Vybz Kartel is introducing himself as the artist behind the song.
Inna di early 90's (Timeless)
Referring to the 1990s, indicating that the artist's influence and style are timeless.
Have mercy (old school, new school)
The artist is acknowledging his musical versatility, appealing to both old school and new school audiences.
Have mercy, woii
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm in the song.
A just di tight pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Highlighting the dominance and influence of women with tight vaginas in the dancehall scene.
Bruk out, bruk out, you nuh run buddy race
Encouraging women to showcase their dance moves and stating that they don't need to compete for sexual partners.
A di glimmity pussy gyaldem, a dem a run di place
Referring to women who possess attractive and impressive vaginas, emphasizing their impact in the dancehall scene.
Skin out, skin out, you no big like di base
Encouraging women to reveal their bodies and dance freely, emphasizing that they shouldn't be concerned with their size or body shape.
Whine yuh waist
Asking women to move their waist sensually while dancing.
No buddy nah cum pon yuh face
Stating that no one will ejaculate on their face.
Yuh born with a tight pussy space
Implying that the woman naturally has a tight vagina.
You don't want no penis fi taste
Expressing that the woman isn't interested in oral sex with men.
Yuh pussy tongue nuh long like a shoes' lace
Comparing the woman's tongue to a shoelace, implying that she doesn't engage in cunnilingus.
A you have di whine weh a give man hood-ache
Acknowledging that the woman's dance moves are so enticing that it leads to men's sexual excitement.
A you have di whine make man cocky wake
Recognizing that the woman's dancing arouses men and makes their penises erect.
Yuh man a fire gunshot and buss up man face
Implying that the woman's partner is aggressive and willing to harm others for her.
A dem pussy deh 'cause war inna di place
Referring to the presence of women with attractive vaginas causing tension and competition among men in the dancehall scene.
When she a cum is like an earthquake
Describing the intensity and force of a woman's orgasm.
She whine 'til me feel like mi cock a break
Expressing the exhaustion and sexual pleasure felt by the artist due to the woman's intense dancing and sexual activity.
How you cum so many times? God He knows
Wondering about the woman's ability to have multiple orgasms, suggesting it is a divine gift.
She say, a true mi cocky long like water hose
Implying that the woman is able to reach orgasm multiple times because of the artist's large penis.
Dem gyal deh a beg friend but you nuh corrodes
Highlighting that other women may try to befriend the woman, but she doesn't easily fall for their schemes or manipulation.
Baby, you nah keep friends like those
Stating that the woman is cautious about choosing friends and doesn't associate with certain types of people.
You did yuh toes, yuh wardrobe nuh wan' clothes
Referring to the woman's confidence and attractiveness, as she doesn't need elaborate clothing to stand out.
So, make some big pussy gyal gwan pose
Encouraging other women with similar sexual prowess to display their confidence and appeal.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adidja Palmer, Cleveland Browne, Craig Parks, Matthew Thompson, Wycliffe Johnson
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