Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Palmer, Jan. 7, 1976) is a Jamaican dancehall deej… Read Full Bio ↴Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Palmer, Jan. 7, 1976) is a Jamaican dancehall deejay.

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.

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Vybz Kartel Lyrics

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You're no good for me
But the way you movin' at me, oh it might be
You want a Jamaican one

She say she love me and I'm nice
Nothing after he return, nothing at the night
She say it's loving, make this down
No time at all, she don't wanna line

She touch me, it all become nice
She love me, for the rest of her life
D drop it down, round kiss on mi spine
Touch and make a sweet song, on top of all things

My ooh
My ee ee ee ee ee
My ooh (my baby)
My ee ee ee ee ee

My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
I know you'll come back around
My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
You want a Jamaican one
I know you'll come back around

If I had you back
I'll never let you go another way
Not for the life of me
How could you imagine that?
Well my mistake that send you on your way
Well nothing I can say
To you like drops of water
Don't ask me what went wrong
Can't turn back the damage I've done
Can't take em back after I'm gone
A fool to keep on trying
Can't make me walk away
'Cause baby I'm back and as I'm getting
Strung that you'll be back one day

My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
I know you'll come back around
My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
You want a Jamaican one
I know you'll come back around

Girl you ah mi baby
And you know so mi love is for my lady
Deserve no fifty deserve no Slim Shady
Go Shawty, it's yo birthday
No if and no maybe
Take and attack it, you're the thing, ordinary
Me as boyfriend, girl come on and come save me
Me and you're tinking me, come with me
Surely inside the long shorty
Til it wind, pon the floor and wind, pon the floor
And if you want to get girls that do me
Come here, lick it more, lick it more
Mean everything, as I me love you
So no one kill how I ever want
Any time, get chug upon the doorway
Man rest assured, pon the girl next door
Oh yes I did did

My ooh
My melodia
My ee ee ee ee ee
I know you'll come back around
My ooh
My melodia
My ee ee ee ee ee
I know you'll come back around now

You're no good for me
But the way you movin at me, oh it might be
No one ever made me feel so sweet
Now you got me begging on my knees
Baby get it for me

It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely

It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
It's for your eyes only, living for you solely

My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
I know you'll come back around
My ah ah ah ah me
My melodia
My L L L LSD
I know you'll come back around

My ah ah ah ah me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vybz Kartel and Wayne Marshall's song "Head No Good" depict a complex and contradictory relationship. The singer acknowledges that the person they are involved with is not good for them, but they are drawn to them and the way they move. The phrase "You want a Jamaican one" suggests that the person desires a passionate and wild relationship, which the singer is willing to provide. Despite recognizing that the relationship is detrimental, the singer is captivated by the love and affection they receive. They describe the intimacy and the physical connection, emphasizing the pleasure and happiness it brings. The chorus expresses a longing for the person to come back and rekindle their relationship. The second verse reflects on the singer's regret for their past actions, admitting that their mistake drove the person away. They acknowledge their powerlessness to change what has been done but express hope that the person will return one day. The song's overall theme revolves around the complexities of love, desire, and the struggle between what is good for us and what we want.

Line by Line Meaning

You're no good for me
You are not beneficial or suitable for me

But the way you movin' at me, oh it might be
However, the way you are flirting with me could potentially be enticing

You want a Jamaican one
You desire a romantic relationship with someone of Jamaican origin

She say she love me and I'm nice
She claims to love me and thinks I am a kind person

Nothing after he return, nothing at the night
There is no further discussion or activity after he leaves, especially during the evening

She say it's loving, make this down
She asserts that this affectionate relationship should be acknowledged and accepted

No time at all, she don't wanna line
She doesn't want any delays or hesitations in our connection

She touch me, it all become nice
Whenever she touches me, everything becomes pleasant

She love me, for the rest of her life
She loves me unconditionally, forever

D drop it down, round kiss on mi spine
She seductively leans down and kisses my back

Touch and make a sweet song, on top of all things
Our physical connection creates a harmonious melody above everything else

My ooh
Expressing a moment of pleasure or excitement

My ee ee ee ee ee
Experiencing a continuous euphoric state

My ooh (my baby)
Expressing a moment of pleasure or excitement for my beloved

My ee ee ee ee ee
Experiencing a continuous euphoric state

My ah ah ah ah me
Expressing a moment of surprise or realization

My melodia
My unique melody or rhythm

My L L L LSD
Feeling a psychedelic and blissful state of mind

I know you'll come back around
I have confidence that you will return to me

If I had you back
If I could regain your presence in my life

I'll never let you go another way
I will never allow you to choose a different path

Not for the life of me
Under no circumstances or situation

How could you imagine that?
In what way can you envision such a possibility?

Well my mistake that send you on your way
It was my error that caused you to leave

Well nothing I can say
There is absolutely nothing I can express or convey

To you like drops of water
Anything I say to you is as insignificant as a drop of water

Don't ask me what went wrong
Please refrain from inquiring about what went awry

Can't turn back the damage I've done
I am unable to reverse the harm I have caused

Can't take em back after I'm gone
I cannot retrieve those things once I have left

A fool to keep on trying
It is foolish to persist in my efforts

Can't make me walk away
You cannot force me to leave

'Cause baby I'm back and as I'm getting
Because, my dear, I have returned and am feeling

Strung that you'll be back one day
Confident that you will come back to me in the future

Girl you ah mi baby
Girl, you are my beloved

And you know so mi love is for my lady
You are aware that my love is exclusively for you

Deserve no fifty deserve no Slim Shady
You deserve nothing less than full commitment and loyalty

Go Shawty, it's yo birthday
Go, my dear, it is your birthday celebration

No if and no maybe
There is no doubt or uncertainty

Take and attack it, you're the thing, ordinary
Embrace and tackle it, as you are the extraordinary element

Me as boyfriend, girl come on and come save me
As your boyfriend, girl, please come and rescue me

Me and you're tinking me, come with me
You and I have a connection, so come with me

Surely inside the long shorty
Certainly within this intense, brief moment

Til it wind, pon the floor and wind, pon the floor
Until it spins, on the dance floor and spins, on the dance floor

And if you want to get girls that do me
And if you wish to attract girls who resemble me

Come here, lick it more, lick it more
Come here and indulge in it further, indulge in it further

Mean everything, as I me love you
Signify everything, as I truly love you

So no one kill how I ever want
Therefore, no one can hinder my desires and wishes

Any time, get chug upon the doorway
Whenever, come knocking on my door

Man rest assured, pon the girl next door
Man, be confident about pursuing the girl next door

Oh yes I did did
Oh yes, I definitely did

You're no good for me
You are not beneficial or suitable for me

But the way you movin at me, oh it might be
However, the way you are flirting with me could potentially be enticing

No one ever made me feel so sweet
No one has ever made me feel as delightful

Now you got me begging on my knees
Now you have me pleading desperately

Baby get it for me
Darling, please fulfill my desires

It's for your eyes only, living for you solely
This is exclusively for your eyes, living only for you

My ah ah ah ah me
Expressing a moment of surprise or realization

My melodia
My unique melody or rhythm

My L L L LSD
Feeling a psychedelic and blissful state of mind

I know you'll come back around
I have confidence that you will return to me

My ah ah ah ah me
Expressing a moment of surprise or realization

My melodia
My unique melody or rhythm

My L L L LSD
Feeling a psychedelic and blissful state of mind

You want a Jamaican one
You desire a romantic relationship with someone of Jamaican origin

I know you'll come back around
I have confidence that you will return to me

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Santi White, David James Andrew Taylor, Yasmin Zarine Shahmir, Ariel Zivi Rechtshaid, Adidja Azim Palmer, Thomas Wesley Pentz

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