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.
Up To Di Time
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Some bwoy put dem ting pon leave
(pain mi heart)
Muss why dem a nyam di gyal dem like jokey b
Yuh know mi worryin'
Up to di time
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Di thyme
Yah gi' har di Michael Manley wid di line
And di nanny wid di coin up to di time
From yuh catty jump inna di
Ride wid me a mine
Straight pon mi supm like leather she a climb
Den mi send har home come
Gi' you tomorrow night
She seh "love how yuh doin", you seh "fine"
Dung to di minute, if a your gyal mi win it
If a fat gyal mi slim it
If a slim gyal mi big it
Belly swell, so me big it
Gyal seh yuh nature dead
It simplΠ΅ mean you nuh want no gyal like
How da song ya nuh want no edit
MΠ΅ a di taxi driver
Cock dem up pon di hydraulic
Wuk dem till dem get tipsy
Like a weed head alcoholic
Inna di cellar, dung a di attic
(rrrr) like a beretta matic
Reel off, reload and breeze cock it
Up to di time
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Me a gi' har di soup wid di scallion
Di thyme
Yah gi' har di Michael Manley wid di line
And di nanny wid di coin up to di time
From yuh catty jump inna di
Ride wid me a mine
Straight pon mi supm like leather she a climb
Den mi send har home come
Gi' yuh tomorrow at nine
Yuh seh "hey how yuh doin", she seh "fine"
Dung to di hour, him a nyam it like flour
When a me a send di power
Inna har ark like Noah
I will neva be a bowa
When cocky start devour
She collapse like di world
Trade center twin tower
Mi gi' har di black power, she call Jack Sour
Fi video di wuk
And show it a Half Way Tree clock tower
Big up di man dem from Dunkirk and up a Bowa
But yuh know badman anuh bowa!
Up to di time
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Me a gi' har di soup wid di scallion
Di thyme
Yah gi' har di Michael Manley wid di line
And di nanny wid di coin up to di time
From yuh catty jump inna di
Ride wid me a mine
Straight pon mi supm like leather she a climb
When mi done
Mi send har gi' you tomorrow night
You seh "hey how yuh doin", she seh "fine"
Him bite and put it on, me flick it off
Him bite har pussy jaw, me dick it off
Di money weh yuh gi' har fi program di car
And she neva buy di car
Mi and har rip it off
Di gyal tell me bonafide seh yuh cocky soft
Mi tell di gyal bonafide seh fi chop it off
Mi see him and har a buy
Dung di whole a mega mart
And likkle before dat she did
Inna mi bed of wrath
Mi buy di whole a di boots
Offa di rasta bredda cart
Fuck and baithe and fuck again
She haffi wull another bath
She seh she nuffi stop yasso
Although she deh ya fast
Di bwoy a study har like Saturday class
Up to di time
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Me a gi' har di soup wid di scallion
Di thyme
Yah gi' har di Michael Manley wid di line
And di nanny wid di coin up to di time
From yuh catty jump inna di
Ride wid me a mine
Straight pon mi supm like leather she a climb
Den mi send har home come
Gi' yuh tomorrow at nine
Yuh seh "hey how yuh doin", she seh "fine"
Dung to di minute, if a your gyal mi win it
If a fat gyal mi slim it
If a slim gyal mi big it
Belly swell, so me big it
Gyal seh yuh nature dead
It simple mean you nuh want no gyal like
How da song ya nuh want no edit
Me a di taxi driver
Cock dem up pon di hydraulic
Get dem tipsy like a weed
Head mix wid a alcoholic
Inna di cellar, dung a di attic
(rrrr) like a beretta matic
Wheel off, reload and breeze cock it
Up to di time
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Me a gi' har di soup wid di scallion
Di thyme
In "Up to Di Time" by Vybz Kartel, the lyrics depict a narrative of dominance and possession over women. The song expresses the artist's confidence in his ability to attract and control women, as he claims ownership over someone else's girlfriend. He boasts about satisfying their needs and desires, providing them with material goods, and fulfilling their physical desires. The lyrics also mention the singer's ability to please women sexually and his disregard for the feelings or relationships of others.
The song uses explicit language and graphic imagery to portray a sense of power and control. It perpetuates a toxic masculinity narrative, where women are objectified and reduced to mere possessions to be won or taken from others. The lyrics also suggest a lack of respect for boundaries and relationships, as the artist takes pleasure in destabilizing existing partnerships for his own satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Up to di time
Continuously, without interruption
Some bwoy put dem ting pon leave
Some guys neglect their responsibilities
Muss why dem a nyam di gyal dem like jokey b
Perhaps that's why they are easily seducing women
Yuh know mi worryin'
You know I'm concerned
Your girl a my girl, my girl a mine
Your girlfriend is also mine
Me a gi' har di soup wid di scallion
I'm providing her with the best treatment, attention, and care
Di thyme
The specific herbs and spices I add to enhance her experiences
Yah gi' har di Michael Manley wid di line
I give her a charismatic and charming approach
And di nanny wid di coin up to di time
I provide her with financial support and security
From yuh catty jump inna di
From the moment she chooses to be with me
Ride wid me a mine
She is exclusively mine to take care of and enjoy
Straight pon mi supm like leather she a climb
She climbs me passionately, like a lover deeply relishing the experience
Den mi send har home come
Then I send her back home
Gi' you tomorrow night
To be with you tomorrow night
She seh 'love how yuh doin', you seh 'fine'
She expresses her satisfaction with our relationship while you respond positively
Dung to di minute, if a your gyal mi win it
Even down to the smallest detail, if I win your girl's heart
If a fat gyal mi slim it
If she is overweight, I'll help her become healthier
If a slim gyal mi big it
If she is slender, I'll make her feel confident and sexy
Belly swell, so me big it
Even with a pregnant belly, I'll still make her feel beautiful
Gyal seh yuh nature dead
If a girl says your performance in bed is lacking
It simple mean you nuh want no gyal like
It simply means you don't desire a woman who
How da song ya nuh want no edit
This song doesn't need any changes
Me a di taxi driver
I am the one who takes her on exciting journeys
Cock dem up pon di hydraulic
I excite her using different techniques and movements
Wuk dem till dem get tipsy
I make her feel dizzy with pleasure
Like a weed head alcoholic
Just like someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol
Inna di cellar, dung a di attic
We explore different places and positions
(rrrr) like a beretta matic
We have intense and passionate sex like a powerful firearm
Reel off, reload and breeze cock it
We have multiple rounds of sex and effortlessly satisfy each other
Dung to di hour, him a nyam it like flour
Continuously, he is consuming it like flour
When a me a send di power
When I provide her with pleasure
Inna har ark like Noah
Inside her, it feels safe and secure
I will neva be a bowa
I will never be weak or submissive
When cocky start devour
When the desire intensifies
She collapse like di world
She experiences immense pleasure and loses control
Trade center twin tower
Similar to the collapse of the Twin Towers in the Trade Center
Mi gi' har di black power, she call Jack Sour
I give her intense pleasure and she screams in ecstasy
Fi video di wuk
To film our sexual encounters
And show it a Half Way Tree clock tower
And display it publicly, like on a clock tower in Half Way Tree
Big up di man dem from Dunkirk and up a Bowa
Respect to the men from Dunkirk and up to Bowa
But yuh know badman anuh bowa!
But you know a badman is not weak!
Him bite and put it on, me flick it off
He nibbles on her but I satisfy her completely
Him bite har pussy jaw, me dick it off
He performs oral sex on her but I take it to the next level
Di money weh yuh gi' har fi program di car
The money you gave her to buy a car
And she neva buy di car
And she never purchased the car
Mi and har rip it off
She and I enjoy the money together
Di gyal tell me bonafide seh yuh cocky soft
The girl tells me honestly that your performance is weak
Mi tell di gyal bonafide seh fi chop it off
I tell the girl honestly to end it with him
Mi see him and har a buy
I see him and her shopping together
Dung di whole a mega mart
Throughout the entire supermarket
And likkle before dat she did
And shortly before that she
Inna mi bed of wrath
Was in my bed, experiencing intense pleasure
Mi buy di whole a di boots
I buy all the expensive shoes
Offa di rasta bredda cart
From the Rastafarian brother's cart
Fuck and baithe and fuck again
We have intense and repeated sexual encounters
She haffi wull another bath
She has to take another bath to cleanse herself
She seh she nuffi stop yasso
She says she can't stop being with me
Although she deh ya fast
Even though she is committed to you
Di bwoy a study har like Saturday class
The guy is trying to impress her, like in a Saturday class
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sombaddi send mi a bottle a street vybz to belize. dem nuh sell dat around here haha
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Nathan Foster
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Rafael Figueroa
who listen in 2018?
Rhyme boss at dam
up 2018
King Conrad
100% sell off
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