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Vybz Kartel

1976 - Today

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Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist. Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as Worl' Boss, Teacha and King of Dancehall. As summarized by Rolling Stone, he "attained folk-hero status in Jamaica with provocative lyrics, and a mischievous public persona", and "few have captivated [the dancehall] audience – or offended the sensibilities of its detractors – as consistently and thoroughly as Kartel." He has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his "biggest inspirations". Kartel's singles include "Romping Shop" (2009), "Dancehall Hero" (2010), and "Summer Time" (2011). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 16 in 2024). Vybz Kartel is the 3,013th most popular musician (down from 2,893rd in 2024), the 113th most popular biography from Jamaica (down from 110th in 2019) and the 17th most popular Jamaican Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Vybz Kartel ranks 3,013 out of 3,175. Before him are Evan Taubenfeld, Daniel Johns, Laufey, Howard Benson, Sonny Sandoval, and Logan Mader. After him are Roni Size, Patty Griffin, Olly Alexander, Tony Campos, Ray Chen, and Saul Williams.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1976, Vybz Kartel ranks 923. Before him are Omri Katz, Gabriel Fernández, Dave van den Bergh, Hedda Berntsen, Stéphane Antiga, and Tamara Duda. After him are Reyes Estévez, Chris Gauthier, Lester Morgan, Eduardo Bustos Montoya, Barry Opdam, and Jervis Drummond.

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In Jamaica

Among people born in Jamaica, Vybz Kartel ranks 113 out of 189. Before him are Leon Bailey (1997), Theodore Whitmore (1972), Luton Shelton (1985), Sandie Richards (1968), Barrington Levy (1964), and Jermaine Taylor (1985). After him are Nalo Hopkinson (1960), Leon Edwards (1991), Jak Ali Harvey (1989), Tessa Sanderson (1956), Sandra Farmer-Patrick (1962), and Marlon James (1970).

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Among MUSICIANS In Jamaica

Among musicians born in Jamaica, Vybz Kartel ranks 17. Before him are Damian Marley (1978), King Tubby (1941), Augustus Pablo (1954), John Holt (1947), Junior Murvin (1949), and Diana King (1970). After him are Anthony B (1976), Canibus (1974), and Boi-1da (1986).

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