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.
You and Him Deh
Vybz Kartel Lyrics
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Baby a lie dem a tell pon me
Dat a di talk in a di street
Dem haffi prove it in front a me
Eeh, you and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
You know say mi nuh deh wid jerry
A lie dem a tell pon me ask Kerry
A me kerry ping when Jerry tell Kerry
Ehhha, a das why mi love Blackberry
Ha ha, Mi nah tell nuh lie pon mi self
Me a go leave mek you stay by you self
Baby mi swear pon mi two pickney dem
A lie him a tell and mi mus see him again
You must see him again, so you see him already
Dat simply means say you gi him already
You auntie di tell mi, mi nuh fi trust you
Di door pull you nuh, you nuh leave already
Den since you soh sure, tell mi how you know
Mi nuh search phone but the text di a show
You search up di phone man, weh di text say
It say you fi meet him again, today
Eeh, you and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
Dem how mi si ikie pon you neck, you bright
A nuh ikie dat, dat a mosquito bite
Which part mosquito fi bite you last night
Up a notnice yard, you deh wid notnice
Eh easy yuself man a squid mi go check
You fi easy yuself cause a man you go tek
Alright dem kill mi, lock off mi bret
You lucky seh mi don't get back mi hamma yet
Alright falla missa man dem, do mi suppin
Mi nuh beat woman, mi nah do you nuttin
You nuh hear Kartel song, touch a buttin
Si a next text deh, nuh press the end buttin
Den since you soh sure tell me how you known
Mi nuh search phone but the text di a show
You search up di phone man, weh di text say
It say you fi meet him again, today
Eeh, you and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
Mi caan believe seh you dweet
Baby a lie dem a tell pon me
Dat a di talk in a di street
Dem haffi prove it in front a me
Eeh, you and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
You and him deh, mi and him never deh
Mi bredren tell me, yuh fren dem fi go weh
The song "You And Him Deh" by Vybz Kartel is a track about a man who believes his partner is cheating on him with another man. Throughout the song, he questions his partner's actions and expresses his belief that she is being unfaithful. The lyrics suggest that the rumors about her infidelity are rampant in the community and that she needs to prove her innocence to him.
The lyrics are filled with accusations and anger as he questions her behavior and the people around her. The chorus repeats the line "You and him deh, mi and him never deh" which emphasizes that he has no association with her and the other man. He accuses her of lying and warns her friends to stay clear of him.
In conclusion, the song "You and Him Deh" is a passionate expression of a man who feels betrayed and angry over his partner's alleged infidelity. It's a warning to his partner, her friends, and anyone who would try to come between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi caan believe seh you dweet
I can't believe that you did it.
Baby a lie dem a tell pon me
People are spreading lies about me.
Dat a di talk in a di street
That's what everyone is talking about in the streets.
Dem haffi prove it in front a me
They have to prove it to my face.
You know say mi nuh deh wid jerry
You know I'm not with Jerry.
A lie dem a tell pon me ask Kerry
They're lying about me, ask Kerry.
A me kerry ping when Jerry tell Kerry
I was the one who messaged Kerry when Jerry told her.
Ehhha, a das why mi love Blackberry
That's why I love Blackberry messenger
Ha ha, Mi nah tell nuh lie pon mi self
I won't lie to myself.
Me a go leave mek you stay by you self
I'll leave so you can be alone.
Baby mi swear pon mi two pickney dem
I swear on my two children.
A lie him a tell and mi mus see him again
He's lying, and I need to see him again.
You must see him again, so you see him already
You must have seen him already, since you said you would see him again.
Dat simply means say you gi him already
That simply means that you gave him already.
You auntie di tell mi, mi nuh fi trust you
Your aunt told me not to trust you.
Di door pull you nuh, you nuh leave already
The door is open, why haven't you left yet?
Den since you soh sure, tell mi how you know
Since you're so sure, tell me how you know.
Mi nuh search phone but the text di a show
I didn't search the phone, but the text messages are there.
You search up di phone man, weh di text say
You searched the phone, and the text says.
It say you fi meet him again, today
It says you're meeting him again today.
Dem how mi si ikie pon you neck, you bright
I see a mark on your neck, you're obvious.
A nuh ikie dat, dat a mosquito bite
It's not what you think, it's just a mosquito bite.
Which part mosquito fi bite you last night
Where did the mosquito bite you last night?
Up a notnice yard, you deh wid notnice
You were with Notnice at his place.
Eh easy yuself man a squid mi go check
Take it easy, I'm going to check.
You fi easy yuself cause a man you go tek
You need to be careful, because you are going to get hurt.
Alright dem kill mi, lock off mi bret
Okay, kill me if you want, end our friendship.
You lucky seh mi don't get back mi hamma yet
You're lucky I haven't gone back to violence yet.
Alright falla missa man dem, do mi suppin
Okay, go follow other men and do what you want.
Mi nuh beat woman, mi nah do you nuttin
I don't beat women, I won't hurt you.
You nuh hear Kartel song, touch a buttin
Haven't you heard my song? Press the button.
Si a next text deh, nuh press the end buttin
Look, there's another text, don't press the end button.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADIDJA PALMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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