The featured artist this month is one of the most contraversial in the Dance Hall in recent years. His flows and ability to paint a mental picture so clearly is why some will argue that Vybz Kartel is the new emperor of the dance hall scene.

Vybz Kartel, borned Adidja Palmer was determined at a young age to make his name known to Jamaica and the world at large, despite being expelled from Calabar high school (I also attended there). Since his mentor (at the time) Bounty Killer brought him into his crew as one of his writers he was in the public eye more in 2002, he has since made himself known and put his mark on the map both as a song writer and as a sought after performer. Vybz Kartel is one of the top ranking performers on many billings and parties in Jamaica today. Despite a falling out with his mentor back in 2006, Vybz moved on to form his very own crew known as "The Portmore Empire" in early 2007 which now arguably is the nemisis to Bounty Killer's "The Alliance".

People will most likely remember Vybz for his on-going feud/clash with Alliance member Mavado, which resulted in quite a slew of hit songs. Vybz Kartel gain high rotation and airplay worldwide when he teamed up with female dance hall artist Spice for Romping Shop in 2008, which sampled the Ne-Yo track "Miss Independent".

Vybz Kartel has produce so many hits to date that it will prove futile to really get the perfect tally. For detailed biography and links to some of his work feel free to use the links below. So check out this video and remember to visit the links for more information about this month's featured artist - VYBZ KARTEL. Until next time...."Oh Awhoa!"

http://www.rrrmusic.com/artists/vybz-kartel-biography
http://www.last.fm/music/Vybz+Kartel/+wiki
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/vybz-kartel/id79371544

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