Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer on January 7, 1976) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall music singer, record producer, entrepreneur, and convicted killer. Among his many monikers, he is known as Worl’ Boss or Teacha.
He “attained folk-hero status in Jamaica with provocative lyrics and a mischievous public persona,” according to Rolling Stone, and “few have captivated [the dancehall] audience – or offended the sensibilities of its detractors – as consistently and thoroughly as Kartel.”
What are some of Vybz Kartel top awards and nominations
Vybz Kartel, a Jamaican musician, was named “Artist of the Decade” at the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards, which recognized Caribbean performers from Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca, among other genres, on Thursday at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.
The artist, who is serving a life term in prison for more than ten years, celebrated the honor on social media.
The event, organized by Caribbean Elite Group, magazine editors Caribbean Elite Magazine, featured the animation of multi-award-winning Haitian rapper and actor Wyclef Jean, with the goal of honoring and celebrating the exceptional talent and creative prowess of Caribbean artists.
Meanwhile, some of his nominations include:
- Best Reggae Act – 2010 Nominee by MOBO Award
- Best Reggae- 2009 Nominee by MOBO Award
- Best Reggae Act- 2004 Nominee by Reggae Act
What are some of Vybz Kartel’s top music?
Kartel’s top musics include:
- Emergency (2005)
- Lyricist (2011)
- Summer Time (2011)
- Dumpa Truck (2010)
- Get Wild (2008)
- Rampin’ Shop ft Spice (2009)
- Clarks (2010)
- My Scheme (2007)
- Thank Yuh Jah (2010)
- Gun Session (2005)
Source: www.ghgossip.com
