Vybz Kartel

Description: (Songwriter)

Jamaican-born Vybz Kartel is a notorious dancehall reggae artist, who has recorded some highly successful reggae singles. Presently, he is serving life imprisonment for the murder of Clive ‘Lizzard’ Williams. Leaving aside his controversial life, he is famous songwriter and dancehall reggae artist, an interest which developed during childhood while listening to renowned artists, like Papa San, Ninja Man, and KRS-1. Eventually, he began writing at a tender age of 11 and released his first single ‘Love Fat Woman’ at 17. Thereafter, there was no looking back for this budding deejay, who went on to record more singles before forming his own group ‘Vibes Cartel’, along with two other friends. Though the group didn’t prove successful, he modified the name and adopted it as a solo artist – Vybz Kartel. A string of hit solo singles followed - some of them being ‘Guns Like Mine’, ‘Badman’, ‘Most High’, ‘War Organizer’, ‘Romping Shop’, and ‘Clarks Again’. Some of his career’s best music albums are ‘Up 2 Di Time’, ‘More Up 2 Di Time’, ‘J.M.T.’, ‘Pon Di Gaza 2.0’, and ‘Kingston Story’

Overview

Birthday January 7, 1976 (Capricorn)
Alternative names Adidja Azim Palmer
Height 183 cm
City Kingston, Jamaica
Spouse/Ex- Stacy Elliott (m. 2006–2008), Tanesha Johnson
Parents
Children Little Addi, Little Vybz

Did you know

Is Vybz Kartel still in prison? Yes, Vybz Kartel is currently serving a life sentence for murder in Jamaica.
What are some of Vybz Kartel's popular songs? Some of Vybz Kartel's popular songs include "Fever," "Summertime," "Clarks," "Ramping Shop," and "Romping Shop."
What is Vybz Kartel's real name? Vybz Kartel's real name is Adidja Azim Palmer.
Is Vybz Kartel still making music? Despite being in prison, Vybz Kartel continues to release music through various means, including recording in prison and working with producers outside.
Has Vybz Kartel won any awards for his music? Yes, Vybz Kartel has won several awards for his music, including multiple MOBO Awards and numerous accolades from Jamaican music awards shows.
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