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.
Volcano
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up (Up)
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up (Up)
Gyal a bubble, gyal a bubble
Gyal a bubble up
Set good like a bedroom set
Rewind you nuh 'member cassette
Tun back way pon di doorstep
Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae
Bend ova gyal tun round yeh me deh deh
Tip pon you toe like you teaspout
A you house a ya grandmodda deh deh
Deh deh deh deh deh deh
You nuh member weh gwaan yesterday
When you seh fi just push it in deh
Coming like seh you want a baby
You waan get a likkle girl don't? (Yeh)
Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae
Bend ova gyal tun round yeh me deh deh
Tip pon you toe like you teaspout
A you house a ya grandmodda deh deh
Deh deh deh deh deh deh
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Yeh mi baby, tek a nex look
Cocky bend like crocodile foot
Caw mi nuh miss target when mi a look
If a Norbrook, a cudda never Meadowbrook
Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae
Bend ova gyal tun round yeh me deh deh
Tip pon you toe like you teaspout
A you house a ya grandmodda deh deh
Deh deh deh deh deh deh
If a Meadowbrook, a couldn't Norbrook
Gimme di meat weh nobody cyaa cook
Long cocky mek you drop down (Buff)
Crown mi, you get cuff
Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae
Bend ova gyal tun round yeh me deh deh
Tip pon you toe like you teaspout
A you house a ya grandmodda deh deh
Deh deh deh deh deh deh
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Third verse and di ting get sticky
Gyal yo love it when mi play wid yo titty
Up in a yo, up in a yo sin city
Every tight pussy gyal
Money talk, collect it and kick it
Gimme baby yuh batty jaw pretty
Clean skin, love the quality
Bite yuh lip wen fuck get gritty (Yeh)
Mi, mi love slim girl
But mi cocky get tough when mi see Miss Kitty
Big up every gyal if unuh body exquisite
3 triple 4, triple 7 a mi digit (Again)
Mi, mi love slim girl
But mi cocky get tough when mi see Miss Kitty
Big up every gyal if unuh body exquisite
3 triple 4, triple 7 a mi digit
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
Volcano, trouble up up
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up up
The lyrics to Vybz Kartel's song "Volcano" depict a scene in a dancehall party where the women are dancing provocatively, or "bubbling up." The song celebrates the sexual energy and freedom of expression found in the dancehall culture. The repeated line "Gyal a bubble up" emphasizes the focus on the women and their sensual movements.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe the set up of a bedroom, creating a sensual atmosphere. The lines "Rewind you nuh 'member cassette" refer to the act of rewinding a cassette tape, a metaphor for repeating a pleasurable experience. The singer also mentions going around the back of the house and stepping onto the doorstep, suggesting a secret rendezvous, adding an element of excitement.
The chorus repeats the lines "Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae" (I am the boss of dancehall, not reggae), emphasizing Vybz Kartel's dominance in the dancehall genre. The lyrics also make reference to the traditional dance move called "tun round," where the women bend over and rotate their bodies seductively. It showcases the distinctiveness and appeal of the dancehall culture, which sets it apart from other genres such as reggae.
Overall, "Volcano" celebrates the vibrant and sensual energy of the dancehall scene, highlighting the freedom of expression and the sexual energy that is often associated with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Gyal a bubble up, gyal a bubble up (Up)
The girl is energetically moving her body in a sensual way.
Set good like a bedroom set
Feeling confident and comfortable like a well-prepared bedroom.
Rewind you nuh 'member cassette
Recall a past moment like rewinding an old cassette tape.
Follow mi go roun' a di house back
Accompany me as we explore the entire house.
Tun back way pon di doorstep
Turn around discreetly at the entrance.
Dancehall a mi boss anuh reggae
I dominate the dancehall music scene, not reggae.
Bend ova gyal tun round yeh me deh deh
Ladies, bend over and twirl around while I'm present.
Tip pon you toe like you teaspout
Balance on your tiptoes like the spout of a teapot.
A you house a ya grandmodda deh deh
You are at your grandmother's house right now.
You nuh member weh gwaan yesterday
Don't you remember what happened yesterday?
When you seh fi just push it in deh
When you indicated for me to enter.
Coming like seh you want a baby
It seems like you desire to have a child.
You waan get a likkle girl don't? (Yeh)
You want to have a baby girl, right?
Yeh mi baby, tek a nex look
Hey my love, take another glance.
Cocky bend like crocodile foot
My penis is curved like a crocodile's foot.
Caw mi nuh miss target when mi a look
Because I never miss my aim when I'm interested.
If a Norbrook, a cudda never Meadowbrook
If it were a wealthy neighborhood, it couldn't be Meadowbrook.
If a Meadowbrook, a couldn't Norbrook
If it were Meadowbrook, it couldn't be Norbrook.
Gimme di meat weh nobody cyaa cook
Give me the extraordinary pleasure that nobody else can provide.
Long cocky mek you drop down (Buff)
My long penis causes you to lose control.
Crown mi, you get cuff
Acknowledge my superiority or you'll face consequences.
Third verse and di ting get sticky
The third part becomes intense and challenging.
Gyal yo love it when mi play wid yo titty
You enjoy it when I touch your breasts.
Up in a yo, up in a yo sin city
In your personal space, your own world of sin.
Every tight pussy gyal
Every sexually attractive woman.
Money talk, collect it and kick it
Let money speak and enjoy the benefits it brings.
Gimme baby yuh batty jaw pretty
Give me the pleasure of your beautiful buttocks.
Clean skin, love the quality
Appreciating smooth and flawless skin.
Bite yuh lip wen fuck get gritty (Yeh)
Bite your lip when the sexual encounter becomes intense.
Mi, mi love slim girl
I am attracted to slim girls.
But mi cocky get tough when mi see Miss Kitty
However, my penis becomes erect when I see Miss Kitty.
Big up every gyal if unuh body exquisite
Applauding every woman with exceptional physical beauty.
3 triple 4, triple 7 a mi digit (Again)
My phone number ends with three 4s and three 7s.
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