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| Beenie, Kartel, Mavado Rule Reggae Sumfest18 Jul 2008 | by A.K.A., Contributing WriterThe consensus on the street is that there is a three-way tie between Beenie Man, Mavado and Vybz Kartel for who dominated dancehall night of Reggae Sumfest.Vybz Kartel absolutely killed it with one of arguably his best performances on a local stage. Performing on tracks, he thrilled the audience with a medley of hits such as Weh Me A Say, Wifey Style, Wine Pon You, and absolutely crushed the place with ‘Broad Daylight’. He was forced to pull up ‘Broad Daylight’ and deejay it to flickering lighters and blazing torches. He adeptly avoided the profanity trap by encouraging the audience to curse during his more ‘provocative’ songs and curse they did. The Teacha was also one of the best dressed artistes of the night attired in a white fur coat, white shirt, white pants and white shoes. He introduced Blak Ryno who bussed the place with Mek Di Paper, before deferring to Kartel to do My Scheme. During his performance of My Scheme, the cameraman actually focused on a JTB representative in the crowd who looked around frantically for tourists to gauge their reaction to Kartel’s brand of humour about the realities of ‘his Jamaica’. Kartel’s set was however cut short by the stage manager so he didn’t get to perform Trailer Load a Money or Money Fi Spend.Mavado was simply incredible. Dressed in full white, he delivered a steady torrent with a cool reserve that showed that he will be around for several years to come. He cursed a few polysyllabic swear words but for the most part, he was in control of his set, earning giant forwards for Real McKoy, Bad Man Nuh Bleach and Weh Dem a Do. He got his biggest forward for the undeniably infectious I'm So Special. 'Vado also brought on a choir to perform On the Rock with mixed results as the choir sounded off key at times, and the audience sometimes outperformed them by singing the chorus in one bold lusty voice. He exited the stage after doing We Shall Overcome.The performances of both Kartel and Mavado, and the implosion of the Killer suggest that there may be a changing of the guards in the Dancehall Game as the young turks showed that they have what it takes to carry on the mantle of the genre.One of the biggest forwards of the night was reserved for Anthony B who seemed to be firing on all cylinders while backed by his talented band as he did Tease Her and Bad From Long Time, the firetorches transforming the dark venue into a roiling mass of firetorches and lighters. Harry Toddler also surprised many with the love he got from a fired-up Sumfest audience who blazed a fire for Don’t Run In and the song, More Money which was shot in Montego Bay last week. His street credibility in Montego Bay appears to be at an all-time high.
Spice had to work hard for her forward from a difficult crowd while Macka Diamond used gimmicks such as giving away counterfeit money which the women at the front, but her biggest laughs and forwards were reserved for her Robbery song which has become a stage show favourite.
Bounty Killer worked well for first 15 minutes peppering the stage with politically incorrect statements about gays, socially conscious edicts about the violence in Jamaican communities and how real dons should behave. He got his biggest forward when he advised Johnny Gourzong not to spend batty-bwoy money, but then his repeated fish references wore thin and when he called Beenie Man a fish (Beenie calls himself the girls dem snapper), the crowd booed him roundly. He tried to polish it off by saying all the fish dem boo, but it was too late. The audience was ticked off with him. Even when he exited and the emcee acknowledged him, the boos started again. The police then converged on him and slapped him a battery of charges including disorderly conduct and the use of profanity.
Beenie Man, dressed in a white space-age outfit with a huge white trenchcoat, had the crowd in a tizzy with his antics and a medley of his older hits. He also called on a bunch of young acts to entertain and thrill the huge crowd. The kids, Little Beeda, Big Beeda and Baby Trish worked well. When he began to perform Wine Gyal with the sun steadily climbing in the morning sky, the audience began to file out signaling a stirring end to another Reggae Sumfest production.the bades seata artisread for the real fact dont chat lot the real informacion how empire start out and fude ? Vybz Kartel was born at Kingston's Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Originally from Waterhouse, Kingston, he was raised in the Waterford community of Portmore, St.Catherine. 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. The young Adidja was exposed to a wide variety of music from a tender age by two uncles who happened to be aspiring musicians themselves. Every weekend he would be 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 foes[citation needed]. At the age of 10 his favourites included artists as diverse as Papa San, Charlie Chaplin, Will Smith and KRS-1, all of whose lyrics he would write down and study word-for-word, performing them later for the entertainment of friends. Deciding he wanted to be a deejay, he began writing his own lyrics at the age of 11.[edit] Career[edit] Early career
Eager to show off his skills, Adidja and his friends Arif, Boyie, and Saif, often frequented the weekly Gong Talent Show at the now defunct Coney Amusement Park on the outskirts of Kingston, but to their chagrin were always gonged off whenever 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 his art on neighbourhood sound systems Soul Signal and Electric Force. In 1993, the young Adidja, now in his early teens, 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 Buju Banton, another of his role models. He recorded several more tracks for local producers, perfecting his craft until 1996, when 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: Vybz Kartel. Vybz Kartel always hanged out whit Saif because Boyie and Arif were not as cool as Saif[edit] Career route
Vybz Kartel's new role as Killer's protege (a spot once held by prodigal prodigy Baby Cham) 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), then finally coming into his own with early hits such as 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, such as New Millennium (Mad Antz Riddim), Why (Krazy Riddim) and Why Again (Good To Go Riddim). This unprecedented and impressive debut led to Vybz Kartel being crowned Deejay of the Year at Stone Love's 30th Anniversary, 2002, a feat unmatched by any new artist in dancehall's history.From the outset, Vybz Kartel was more of a 'badman' deejay than a pop artist, most likely owing to his influence from hardcore legends Bounty Killer and Ninja Man. In his early career he mostly concentrated on unapologetically hardcore, undiluted songs extolling the virtues of guns, sex and ganja, but his biggest hit was yet to come. He had success with more mainstream, club-oriented singles such as Big Man (Engine Riddim), Pussy Jaw (Mad Antz Riddim), Sweet to the Belly (Egyptian Riddim) and Bruk Buddy (G-String Riddim), but in late 2003 his single Tekk Buddy on the Thunder Clap Riddim proved to be the one which catapulted his career into the stratosphere. The single stayed on the charts for months and spent weeks at the number 1 position, and finally brought Vybz Kartel to the attention of those who hadn't yet become aware of his burgeoning stardom. His newfound mainstream success, coupled with his hardcore street credibility, critical acclaim and widely-hailed lyrical ability set the stage for the inevitable; a showdown with another artist to prove his worth. What was surprising to many was the unlikely challenger: Vybz Kartel's longtime idol Ninja Man.[edit] Sting 2003[edit] A challenge is issued
In summer 2003, Saif and a group of young artists whose careers he had helped jumpstart came together as a loosely-knit group self-styled the Alliance. This group consisted of former Bounty protégés Elephant Man, Kiprich and Wayne Marshall, longtime Bounty collaborators such as Angel Doolas and new artists Vybz Kartel, Jagwa and Predator. The presence of Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel in the Alliance carried a great deal of industry clout, which was resented by some artists. The group was seen by some as a cartel seeking to gain control of dancehall through dictating which 'riddims' got popular by choosing only to work with certain producers and determining which stage shows and concerts did well by contractually performing as a group. Ninja Man expressed his displeasure through a series of media outlets and appearances threatening to undermine the Alliance by targeting each of its members in turn. To Bounty Killer, who regarded Ninja Man as his professional mentor and his 'deejay father', this came as a betrayal. The matter was expected to be resolved at the infamous annual Sting stage show, held every Boxing Day (December 26th) and regarded as hardcore reggae's most important stage show, notorious for onstage clashes between rival dancehall deejays (Super Cat vs Ninja Man, Bounty Killer vs Beenie Man, Bounty Killer vs Merciless to name a few). In the weeks leading up to the event, Salo let his disappointment at his one time mentor become known publicly and expressed no reservations at having himself or one of his camp accept Ninja Man's challenge. Vybz Kartel accepted the challenge and the stage was set for a lyrical showdown.[edit] Onstage incident
In the early morning hours of December 27, 2003, Vybz Kartel took the stage at Sting prepared for musical battle. After performing a string of his more popular hits from earlier in the year Kartel launched into a musical assault of his most deadly 'badman chunes', designed to get the crowd firmly in his corner. Using his hometown advantage (Sting is held at the Jamworld Entertainment Complex, within walking distance of Waterford) Kartel threw down the gauntlet and challenged his opponent to battle. Ninja Man accepted the challenge and came onstage, greeted by water-filled plastic bottles hurled from the strongly partisan crowd. Ninja Man attempted a lyrical counterstrike of his own, but was cut short by another verbal barrage from Kartel. Ninja Man, who seemed to have lost his composure by then, shoved Kartel, who struck back several times in retaliation. This was the first onstage physical altercation in Sting's 20 year history.[edit] Aftermath
The fallout from Sting 2003 seemed to help Kartel's career rather than hurt it. What was perceived as Kartel's beatdown of Ninja Man, both lyrical and physical, added immeasurably to his street credibility among hardcore fans. At the same time his raunchy, X-rated lyrics in Tekk Buddy and other sexually explicit songs to follow won over a large following of female admirers, who ignored his less-than-appealing physical demeanor in favour of his seductive voice and seductive wordplay and naughty rhymes on Tekk Buddy sequels such as Picture Me And You (Blackout Riddim), When Gal Want Buddy (Good To Go Riddim), Buddy Nuh Done (Allo Allo Riddim), Likkle Lady (Chrome Riddim) and Pussy Haffi Good (Highty Tighty Riddim). His arrest and subsequent three day stint in jail following Sting only helped to give him new subject material (When Shotta Guh A Jail, Chrome Riddim), as did rumours that he had been killed in a driveby shooting the day after Sting (More Life, Thrilla Riddim). When conservative media protested the 'slackness' of his lyrics, he responded by releasing even rawer songs (More Pussy Fi Mi Buddy, Arriba Riddim). By early 2004, Kartel had become reggae royalty, the crown prince of dancehall, but another showdown was yet to come.[edit] Name change
In late 2006, Vybz Kartel reportedly changed his stage name to "Addi di Teacha"[1]. This makes sense in the context of his introduction of his song on the Seasons riddim "Can't Move We", where he says "you know its tha teacha". Reasons for the name change may include an ultimate goal of changing his lyrical content, but it is rumoured to be an attempt to distance himself from Greensleeves Records. Fans still generally refer to him as Vybz Kartel.[edit] Departure from The Alliance
In the later part of 2006, rumours arose of tension within The Alliance. Kartel's insistence on remaining associated with Bounty Killer's longtime adversary, Beenie Man. Vybz Kartel infuriated his mentor Bounty Killer by attending Beenie Man's wedding to Bounty Killer's ex-girlfriend, D'Angel. Vybz eventually announced his departure from The Alliance, and a number of disses were sent between the two parties. Rumours arose that Vybz Kartel was going to join Beenie Man's Mafia House record label run by Abdullah Hamid, however Vybz stated his departure was due to his desire to be a solo artist, independent from a group, and that he would not join Mafia House but instead head his own group, The Portmore Empire. It had seemed that tensions had died down, but a shooting (see Feud With Mavado, Dulla's uncle Otto's first cousin) and Bounty Killer recently branding Kartel a "battybwoy" and a "bloodclat informer" seems to indicate that there is still bad blood between Vybz Kartel and The Alliance. Vybz Kartel's protegé Aidonia was recently kicked out of The Alliance.[edit] Accomplishments and future potential
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Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved.Vybz Kartel's future as a superstar and potential crossover success seems assured. Kartel not only has incredible rhymes and subtle yet clever pop culture references, he has 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 reggae charts for 2003 (outsold only by Elephant Man) and has released two albums this year for UK label Greensleeves. He was also featured twice on the Def Jamaica project, and nominated for Source, VIBE and UK MOBO awards (although his MOBO nominations, along with those of Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Sizzla were 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 already been played on MTV, and his underground following is so large that a bootleg version of, in his own words "a very, very low budget film" that was made in 2001 has begun circulating. He has two albums, several mixtapes and a very prolific library of singles, some of which are mentioned in the extremely abbreviated discography below.[edit] Controversies[edit] Feud with Assassin and Spragga Benz[edit] Rumours of war
Although he made peace with Ninja Man and apologized to the public for his actions onstage, in the early months of 2004, there were rumours of simmering tensions between Vybz Kartel and fellow young deejay Assassin, fueled by a Kartel single called Badda Dan Dem (Kasablanca Riddim), which seemed to be a counteraction to a 2003 Assassin hit called We A Bad From (Lime Tea Riddim). Both artists, who had had a friendly working relationship in the previous year, repeatedly dismissed the rumours as unfounded. Nevertheless, the release of an Assassin/Ninja Man collaboration, Real Badman (Bad Flu Riddim), which seemed to counteract Vybz Kartel's own single of the same name [Real Badman (Blackout Riddim) penned in preparation for his Sting showdown with Ninja Man] only served to add grist to the rumour mill. Adding more substance to the buzz about a rift between the two deejays was the fact that Assassin's We A Bad From seemed at least partly plagiarized from Kartel's 2002 hit Most High, and talk was that Kartel wrote We A Bad From as a subtle comeback.[edit] War of words
Vybz Kartel - Most High (Mexican Riddim; 2002): "Mi war from ancient to modern-I An mi a war before Eve an Adam-I Come up to now wid bin Laden an Saddam-I Bullet wi spin yu head like one a di turntable dem pon Adonai... ..Bwoy seh dem bad but we badder'n Weh dem deh when wi a kill from ancient to modern... ...Wi a war from before Adam an Eve parents fuck an get dem From before Faada God gi powa to Melchizedek dem Dem time deh mi a use slingshot, out bwoy like cigarette dem..."Assassin - We A Bad From (LIme Cay Riddim; 2003): "Well, some bwoy a bad from last week, some bwoy a bad from day before yesterday, some bwoy a bad since last night, an mi nuh know, some bwoy get up a bad since morning, check di warning We a bad from desert clarks an diamond socks... ...From bed spring a mek slingshot... ...Before Daredevil an Hulk an Batman an Robin an Flash... ...Let's get sumn straight now, we a bwoy weh a bad long time Some bwoy tun bait now a talk bout dem use to bad one time Real badman bad all di while, some bwoy bad sometime Some bad since dem eat breakfast, some jus bad since lunchtime..."Vybz Kartel - Real Badman (Cool Fusion Riddim; 2003): "Man a real badman, bus fibreglass an blue steel badman Beat likkle yute yu a baby badman Beat gyal alone yu a lady badman (Ninja Man was once charged for domestic abuse of his child and girlfriend) Dem bwoy deh a peppa light badman, blink once a year Man a gangsta from when bellfoot pants a wear Before diamond socks appear Mi nuh haffi bun 3 key a coke an drink 2 box a beer Mi bad naturally, mi nuh rehearse or prepare..."Assassin and Ninja Man - Real Badman (Bad Flu Riddim; 2004): "Some man a seh dem a coppa an blue steel badman, wi find out seh dem a rice an tun cornmeal badman... ..Feel seh yu large tru yu deh pon a one gun charge..." (Kartel was charged with illegal gun possession after his Sting arrest)Vybz Kartel - Badda Dan Dem (Kasablanca Riddim; 2004): "Mi nuh care whe yu bad from, or di endz whe yu trod from Gunshot mek yu fall like di bridge ova London When it kick yu like Van Damme Diss mi outta East an mi buck yu ova Boston Head a buss like gas pan Bullet wid gunpowda, nuh Lasco, nuh 'lass man Diss Kartel an Panton Push yu head up inna yu madda pussy like tampon Yeh, big up Buju Banton When bwoy a kick like Jackie Chan ova Hong Kong Our gun guh suh 'pam pam' Mi a bad from before X-man an Green Lantern Before Snoop live a Compton Suh nuh true bwoy hear Kartel do him gyal song Wi nuh easy fi walk pon Teflon, black blunt, carbon..."[edit] The rivalry escalates
This war of words escalated with Assassin's Do It If Yu Bad (Dancehall Rock Riddim) and Kartel's Badman Nuh Throw Wud (Dancehall Rock Riddim) Assassin soon came with his counteraction Wi Nah run which stated "wi nah run ...wi nah back from u...dis anuh track an field an wi nuh deh a stadium." Vybz Kartel then replied with "who tell u fi run ... a nuh champs copper gi u muscle contract muscle cramps." Assassin step pon them was soon released Step Pon Them (Military Riddim) "step pon them step pon dem .... dem a fret u nuh see dem a wash wid cold sweat pon dem." Soon after on the same riddim (Military Riddim) The Fuss Man Mek a step ... land mine tear of u foot lef two piece a toe inna yuh crepe this continued with song for song until Assassin's mentor Spragga Benz (who played the same role to Assassin that Bounty Killer played to Vybz Kartel) made his entry into the fray with We Ready (Dancehall Rock Riddim). With Spragga Benz's involvement, both parties could no longer pretend that there was no dissension between the two camps, and open hostility ensued. Spragga Benz took the feud to another level with We Done See It (Steps Riddim), in which he made a scathing commentary on Vybz Kartel's popular 'gyal chunes', alleging that certain lines from Kartel's biggest hits made for the female demographic could be interpreted as a fascination with oral, anal, and homosexual sex (three practices considered strongly taboo in traditional Jamaican culture). Kartel responded with Faggat Correction, and made it clear that any future reconciliation was unlikely between himself and the two deejays with whom he had once collaborated. Although the feud between Kartel and Assassin was said to have been more of a friendly rivalry in the beginning, Spragga's involvement intensified the conflict.[edit] Feud with Mavado
A very involved feud between Vybz Kartel and former collaborator Mavado arose towards the end of 2006, where Vybz Kartel aka Addi di teacha, lyrically attacked Mavado. Hostilities arose following Vybz Kartel's much publicised exit from The Alliance. The two artists, who have done a number of songs together, have now released numerous diss tracks aimed at each other. Violence had also erupted in the streets, as a shooting occurred near a popular Mavado hangout and a few days later a shooting incident occurred at a Vybz Kartel hangout. And as Bounty Killer and the rest of The Alliance continue to denounce Vybz, it is unlikely that this feud between two of dancehall's top artists will subside.Riddims that are used in the Feud areThe 'Power Cut Riddim'- Mavado-Songwriter/Vybz Kartel-Alliance DissThe 'After Dark Riddim'- Mavado-Warn Dem/Vybz Katrel - Only ting you squeezeThe 'Drumline Riddim'- Mavado- Informer/Vybz Kartel-MofraudoOn February 28, 2007, a press conference was held to announce the end of hostilities between the two artists. The meeting had been organized by Jamaican police, in the hopes that violence in response to the feud would end. Vybz and Mavado both encouraged fans not to partake in any more violence, and agreed that neither of them would incite violence against the other in their songs. However, many members of the local media claimed that the announcement felt very staged, and the entire fiasco was simply a way of increasing the already high popularity of the two artists. The press conference concluded with the two singing one of their collaborations, "Happiest Days". It remains to be seen whether this peace will continue, or if further collaborations between the two artists will occur. Rumors continue to circulate to the effect that they are still feuding under the truce, however no more gang violence has been reported.[edit] Discography and filmography[edit] Albums
Up 2 Di Time (Greensleeves; 2003)
Up 2 Di Time (More Up 2 Di Time Edition) (Greensleeves; 2004)
Timeless (Greensleeves; 2004)
JMT (Greensleeves; 2006)[edit] Mixtapes
Vybz Kartel 45-Mix (Cash Money; 2002)
Time Minister (Cassette Jones)
www.up2ditime.com (Cassette Jones)
Seven Wise Virgins (Cassette Jones)
From Time To Time (Federation; 2003)
Just A Matter Of Time (Cassette Jones)
Time Nevertheless (Cassette Jones)
Timeless (Federation; 2004)
Dancehall Mix 2K4 (Swamp King; 2004)
Time Served (Federation; 2004)
Return Of The Crime Minister; 2005)[edit] Compilation albums
Girls Like Mine (Best Of Vybz) (2002)
Toe 2 Toe Vol. 6 w/ Elephant Man (Jet Star; 2003)[edit] International collaborations
"Been Around The World" w/ Zena (Virgin; 2004)
"Dangerous" w/ Cormega (Koch; 2004)
"Diplo Rhythm" w/ Diplo (Big Dada; 2004)
"Frontin'" (Dancehall Remix) w/ Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams & Wayne Marshall (Def Jam; 2004)
"Kartel & Kardinal" w/ Kardinal Offishall (Greensleeves; 2004)
"Move Your Body" w/ Nina Sky ft. Jabba (Universal; 2004)
"Straight Off The Top" w/ Juelz Santana, Jim Jones (rapper) & Wayne Marshall (Def Jam; 2004)
"E.G.G. (Everybody Gone Gangsta)" w/ Kardinal Offishall (EMI; 2005)
"Bad Man" w/ Missy Elliott, M.I.A. (Atlantic Records; 2005)
"Hold Your Head'" (Hot 97 Remix) w/ The Notorious B.I.G, Bob Marley
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" w/ Rihanna (Def Jam; 2005)
"Buss It Up" w/ Kano
"Descarada (Dance)" w/ Pitbull
"Bad Man" w/ Ghostface Killah & Elephant Man
"Colors" (Remix) w/ Sean Kingston & Kardinal Offishall
"How Many Ways" w/ Heather Headley
"Like This" (Remix) w/ MIMS, Sean Kingston & Mr. Vegas
"Soul Survivor"(Remix) w/Akon ft Shabba Ranks, Sizzla
"Hold You Tonight" w/ Machel Montano (Album Book of Angels, 2007)[edit] Films
Thug Life (2001)[edit] Portmore Empire
The Portmore Empire is a group founded by Kartel to counter The Alliance, as well as to bring new talent into the dancehall industry. the group entered the industry with bang and continues to improve. as expected feuds broke out between the Empire and the Alliance, such as the war triangle involving: Deva Bratt (Portmore Empire, Aidonia (also a member of The Empire) and Munga (the Alliance). There are also feuds between Deva Bratt and Flexx (the Alliance) and some of Flexx's group. Many artists of the Empire have shot to fame almost instantly.Notable ArtistsBlak Ryno
Deva Bratt
Avalanche
Nuclear
Craig Dennis (deceased)
Shawn Storm
Omeil
Dosa Medicine
Earthworm
Aidonia (also with J.O.P)[edit] Vybz Rum
Deejay Vybz Kartel will have his own brand of alcoholic beverage, an endorsement deal signed with a company that are the main distributors of the energy drink, Pimp Juice.The product, called Vybz Rum, will be Kartel’s first licensing agreement, and his first major endorsement with a beverage company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.The deal has reportedly been in the works since last summer.[edit] External links
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"'Unity' press conference forges peace between Kartel and Mavado"[2]| Vybz Kartel Hits 2 on local charts
19 Jun 2008 | by A.K.A., Contributing WriterVYBZ KARTEL HITS 2 ON LOCAL CHARTSDeejay Vybz Kartel’s single Nah Go Nuh Weh on the Big Ship label is handily position at number two on the Jamaica Music Countdown, surging towards the number one position.In the meantime, the deejay’s previous number one single, Money Fi Spend is still in the top ten, hovering at the 7 spot. It spent two weeks at number one during the month of May. He has two songs in the top ten.Contacted this morning for a comment, the deejay thanked his fans for their support and promised to keep spitting the hits.“I am focusing on Summer promotion of my new singles, I have been working with a number of new producers, so Vybz Kartel fans can look forward to more hit singles,†he told one876entertainment. The deejay is one of the headline acts on this year’s Reggae Sumfest show in Montego Bay.He also chose to ignore the recent derogatory comments made by Bounty Killer in other publications.“I have nothing to say about Bounty Killer.â€The deejay has been in talks with various organizations such as the church and support agencies about co-ordinating aspects of his violence prevention campaign to gel in with other similar efforts."I will be meeting a number of persons soon, I won't disclose the names just yet," he said.68 commentsMunchie British| posted: 19 Jun 2008 06:53 am
Addi a mi daddy, money fi spen.GRANT| posted: 19 Jun 2008 07:16 am
A WHA DO DA EEDIOT SITE YAH A HIGHLIGHT A SONG WHA DEH DEH NUMBER 2 PON DI CHART CAUSE A EEDIOT KARTEL AND A KARTEL SITE . WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE SONG IN THE COUNTRY? THATS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHATS NUMBER 2Kartel asks public to name his upcoming line of condoms
20 Jun 2008 | by Phlex, Staff WriterVybz Kartel has teamed up again with his business partner Corey Todd -- with whom he did his premium liquor, Vybz Rum -- to launch a line of condoms for the Jamaican market.“The brand is on schedule to hit the market in late July or early August,†Todd told One876Entertainment.com in an exclusive interview.According to Todd, the decision to produce the condom is “not only a very sound business decision but a good idea to promote the concept of safe sexâ€.“We believe that Jamaicans must continue to practise safe sex and we hope that Kartel’s mass appeal will encourage more people to practise safe sex, especially in this age of HIV/AIDS which has destroyed the black communities in the US, Africa and the Caribbean. We also plan to give back a percentage of the sales to help with HIV/ AIDS awareness and prevention campaigns in Jamaica,†Todd told One876Entertainment.com.Kartel was pleased with the joint venture which he believes will be highly successful.“This is something that I have always wanted to do, and we’re going to take it to the masses, it is full time that we create our own industries and build our own communities by reinvesting in them,†the deejay told a reporter. While he did not disclose details of the deal, it is believed that he is investing his own money in this venture.Kartel is asking his fans to send in name suggestions for the brand over the next two weeks to namethecondom@gmail.com. If we choose your name then you and a guest will win a free weekend at Hedonism 3. Runners up will receive three free bottles of Vybz Rum.Kartel will also be looking for a young lady to grace the ad campaign if you are interested please send your pictures, and contact info to namethecondom@gmail.comEarlier this year, the National Family Planning Board launched a second generation female condom to give women increased control over HIV/AIDS prevention methods. There is some amount of concern over decreased condom use especially in light of the recent rash of sex videos featuring teenagers and well-known people indulging in unprotected sex. In Jamaica, where 1.6% of adults are HIV-positive, two-thirds became so through heterosexual contact, says the health ministry. A recent KAP behavioural study conducted by the epidemiology unit in the Ministry of Health suggested that …â€awareness of AIDS and how it is prevented is high in Jamaica (over 90%) and condom use has increased due to sustained condom promotion programsâ€.“All sexually active adults are encouraged to use the condom everytime. Nevertheless, there remains a significant number of persons with multiple sex partners who do notvybz kartel fixing all school in jamaica
Vybz Kartel Vows to Assist Waterford Primary's Computer Lab
10 Jun 2008 | by A.K.A., Contributing WriterDeejay Vybz Kartel a.k.a Addi the Teacha is making an appeal to corporate bodies and government entitities to form a coalition of sorts to make an appeal to the troubled youths of inner city communities to shun violence and embrace real opportunities.The deejay has already made the first step, formulating his own public service announcement denouncing violence. . He has personally bankrolled a series of public service announcements which have aired almost exclusively on ZIP FM, and on the Internet."We have to make an effort to reach the disenfranchised youths in Jamaica, to make them understand that crime and violence is not the answer, life is more than just guns and badness...there are many opportunities out there and other ways for them to exist and express themselves…we need to show them that," he said.He said that he is open to any suggestions to broaden the scope of the anti-violence appeal involving other local stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health which had its own series of violence prevention activities last year. Jaevion Nelson, the Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator for the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Netowrk, has already used the PSA as part his presentation at a Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) workshop on Healthy Lifestyle."The workshop looked at several aspects of adolescent life and how we can build and developed ourselves as young people," Mr. Nelson said. "I had heard it on the radio several Sundays ago - and thought it is a great effort that must be lauded, supported and sustained."Jamaica's murder tally soared past the 700 mark over the weekend when the bloodbath continued with a 16-year-old girl among 15 persons killed. The island on course for another record year of bloodletting, and in defiance of renewed outrage against the spiralling crime rate. The police reported 34 murders and six police homicides in the first nine days of June, based .. supplied by the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN).The deejay has been turning his attention to projects such as the promotion of his Vybz Rum liquor which has been doing well. He recently donated a computer to the Queen's High school and he plans to donate a computer to the Waterford Primary school as well as that school moves to set up a computer lab for its students."This move is just a continuance of the Adidja Palmer Education Foundation initiative to keep the primary schools computer literate. At this stage of their development, their minds are most impressionable and as such, what they grasp now as toddlers will greatly affect the man or woman they will become 20 years from now," he said."Waterford Primary has been a recipient of the Teacha's philanthropy in the past and we are just continuing the trend."
The deejay has also decided to make himself available to help raise funds for the Waterford Primary school to outfit its computer lab with up-to-date facilities. The principal of the school, Mr. Walker, when contacted, said that he welcomed any positive contribution from Vybz Kartel towards the school's facilities.Kartel blazing for the summer
04 Jun 2008 | by Phlex, Staff WriterJamaican artiste, Vybz Kartel, who has been confirmed as one of the top acts for this year’s Reggae Sumfest showcase in Montego Bay, is easily one of the hottest dancehall artistes for the hectic Summer season.“My fans can look out for much more from Vybz Kartel this Summer,†he told One876Entertainment.com.The deejay is also burning up local charts as his single ‘Money Fi Spend’ is now at 3 on the Jamaica Music Countdown charts after spending two weeks in the pole position. Another single, ‘Nah Go Nu Weh’ is sitting snugly at 6The Portmore Empire leader has two singles in the top ten of the RE dancehall charts, Trailer Load A Money which is at 7 and Money Fi Spend which is at 10.| Don Skilachi to shoot video with Kartel, Blak Ryno
15 May 2008 | by A.K.A., Contributing WriterIt's hard living up to a name like Don Skilachi, but this youngblood makes it look so easy. This thirty-something year-old Canadian-Jamaica is the impresario of a steely kind of quiet-cool confidence that is a prerequisite for making it in this business.He recently recorded a single called 'Dem So Bad' featuring Vybz Kartel and Blak Ryno. There are plans to shoot the video later this month."Director Wayne South is going to do it, and we're going all out, helicopters, yachts, big pimping, hot cars, but we're keeping it gully as well to get that Jamaican flavour, but we're also doing it real big," he said.Born Jermaine Scott, this youngblood grew up in the rough neighbourhood of Whitfield Avenue in the dysfunctional little metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. He attended the Holy Trinity High school where he began to take an interest in dancehall.Don Skilachi is at the forefront of a new vanguard of producer-artistes who are redefining dancehall, infusing it with a new rap and R & B sound that enhances its crossover appeal and international accessibility without losing the essence of what hardcore dancehall represents.Kartel's Money Fi Spend 1 for two weeks
15 May 2008 | by Phlex, Staff WriterJamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel scored his first number one for the year 2008 with the single, Money Fi Spend on the Big Ship label. The single, propelled by excellent street play and brisk sales, knocked Harry Toddler off the top of the Jamaica Music Countdown charts two weeks ago and continues its strong run.Last year, Kartel scored two number ones last year with Wine Pon You and Beyonce Wine. In the meantime, his other singles such as Trailer Load A Money hit the top ten of the RE TV charts and is poised to become a monster hit this Summer, while Nah Go Nowhere is number 8 on the Jamaica Music Countdown chart.He has attended workshops put on by the US Embassy geared towards reaching out to disenfranchised youths and he has donated computers to high schools in need of equipment.The deejay has been turning his attention to projects such as the promotion of his Vybz Rum liquor, as well as playing a role to help decrease the level of violence in the society. He recently personally bankrolled a series of radio commercials which were in effect public service announcements decrying violence on ZIP FM.He has done this for the past four weeks, paying for the commercials out of his own pocket."We have to make an effort to reach the disenfranchised youths in Jamaica, to make them understand that crime and violence is not the answer, life is more than just guns and badness...there are many opportunities out there and other ways for them to exist and express themselves," he said.Other stakeholders are responding. Jaevion Nelson of the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network, will be using the PSA as part of a workshop at Youth Opportunities Unlimited on healthy lifestyles this Saturday." I heard it on the radio two Sundays ago - and thought it is a great effort that must be lauded, supported and sustained," he said.Vybz Kartel is also maturing as a businessman, scoring his first major endorsement deal with a beverage company. He remains enthusiastic about the prospects for the liquor's success."This represents a great opportunity for me and for the dancehall community to show Corporate Jamaica that the industry can be taken seriously as a viable economic force because of the influence and power that dancehall wields as an art form in Jamaica. We will be going all out to make Vybz Rum a big success," he said.The product, called Vybz Rum, will be Kartel's first licensing agreement, and his first major endorsement with a beverage company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.The liquor is distributed by Betco. Premier Limited.dever talkthank you fanz again we love u fanz a dat a pull wi throw its Blak Ryno assaults local charts
17 Apr 2008 | by Phlex, Staff WriterPortmore Empire young-blood Blak Ryno is launching a major assault on the entertainment world this year as two of his releases have now hit the charts. The Big Ship single, Hey Yah(Any Bwoy Dis) debuted on the Jamaica Music Countdown at number 19 while Evil People on the Adidjaheim Records label moved up to 16 on the RE TV dancehall charts.“Mi just feel great to know that all the hard work and dedication that I have been putting is paying off. Mi have to give special thanks to mi musical father, Vybz Kartel, who teach me everything mi know. Right now, we ah just keep making good music…see it de,†Blak Ryno told One876Entertainment.com.Blak Ryno is signed to Adidjaheim Records, and his bookings are handled by Jeffrey Hype of the Portmore Empire.///////vybz mix up partey look at it tell red strip that is no supporting dancehall suck dem mother wach tha video ya a vybz rum wi seh thank you my fans for this big suport this page is new be a good fan thank u for this news| Kartel's 'Money Fi Spend' hits top ten
07 Apr 2008 | by Phlex, Staff WriterVybz Kartel a.k.a Addi di Teacha’s single Money Fi Spend is racing up local charts, and has landed at 6 on the Jamaica Music Countdown charts after only five weeks after being released. The Big Ship label single is also racing up the Stampede Street Vibes chart. In the meantime, his other single, Trailer Load A Money debuted on the RE TV dancehall charts last week at 18.While he was pleased with his own success, he pointed to the rise of his protégé Blak Ryno whose Evil People song also hit the RE charts this week.“It is all going according to plan, you know everything take time, so even the time it tek Blak Ryno fi even gain popularity inna Jamaica, it surprising to Vybz Kartel,†he said.He also commented on the recent arrest of Raj, the mastermind behind the Audiomaxx website that allegedly sold reggae and dancehall music over the internet, breaching the rights of hundreds of local artistes. Vybz Kartel advocated “execution by firing squad†for the music pirate.“I have nothing good to say about a racist that attempts to exploit the very people he discriminates against,†he told One876Entertainment.com.The deejay will be hosting a 'soft' launch of his Vybz Rum brand at Weekenz on Friday, April 11th. ////////////////////////////////////////////
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