Vybz Kartel is a Jamaican artist who has been compared to Tupac of the American Hip Hop music. Well in order to evaluate that we need to see the similarities and the differences. Let us first start with Tupac Shakur who is one of the best rap music artists in the world. He has sold over 75 millions albums to date and Kartel has not come close to this in album sells. Vybz Kartel like Tupac Shakur was, he is a top selling Dancehall artist who also has a promising career in Entrepreneurship. Tupac in his songs he spoke of growing up in violence, hardships, racism and problems with other rap artists. The only similarity here is that Vybz Kartel sings about having clashing with other DJs.

Tupac was a target for numerous lawsuits and other legal matters and as even gone to prison for sexual assault. Kartel has never been involved in any of these cases but he has been accused of violence towards women notably his child’s mother and former members of his Portmore Empire artists. Shakur was shot in 1994 five times and following the event he blamed other figures in the rapping industry for knowing and not informing him, this was directed at Notorious B.I.G who was his friend. This incident sparked the controversial East Coast-West Coast rivalry.

However, for Vybz Kartel he was apart of the Alliance where he and Mavado were friends but due to the fact that he duet with the leader’s Bounty Killer former girlfriend D’Angel this was not accepted by Bounty Killer so he exited the Alliance. Since Mavado is now the top artist for the Alliance and Kartel has form his own Alliance there is constant feuding between them. Now Tupac Shakur has been dead for about fourteen years with just about 5 years within the music business. Kartel is still very much alive and have over ten years in the music and his career is still booming.

It is important to note that even after his death his records are still being sold this spoke to his extraordinary talent. Can you imagine a dead man still making money in his grave? This is the point where they are undoubtedly similar. Kartel is an artist who is lyrically talented and even with his lewd lyrics he has rhymes that are unbelievable different and out of this world.

Sure Vybz Kartel has the same appeal as Tupac Shakur did while he was here but to say that Vybz Kartel in becoming the Dancehall Tupac is not doing justice to Kartel who is in a class by himself. They both have strong lyrical content that have gotten followers and making them heros to some. So from that angle Vybz Kartel can be seen as becoming the Tupac of Dancehall music in terms of his poetic creativity. Otherwise from that Vybz Kartel is unique in his style and should not be compared to Tupac. Tupac was loved and admired for his work and was seen as a rose that grew out of concrete. As much as Kartel is creative and witty with his lyrics it will a long time before anyone see him as a rose that would have grown out of concrete or if ever.

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean that is full of diversity; the people are of all races and produce a mix of culture like no other. This also has an effect on the unique music that is produced in this sweet island of Jamaica. The music is part of the people and of course is just has unique as the people themselves. There is no other type of music like Jamaican music, these melodious and groovy beats are one of a kind and cannot in any way be compared to any other genre of music today. It is an amazing thing that such a great music can come from such a small place on the earth.

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Bashment is also dancehall and is not much of a difference if any at all. The origination of bashment music is from the Caribbean which now has also been spread throughout the world. Today many artists come from Germany, Canada, Africa and also China. The music art form has evolved into something greater than anyone could have predicted. It is part of the society that we live in today and also is the trend setter in the music business today. It leads the way in music throughout the Caribbean and is a force to be reckoned with. Some of the first bashment music artists to come about were Wayne Smith, Shabba Ranks, and Super Cat to name a few, Shabba Ranks being the first to be premiered on MTV and Super Cat for being the first East-Indian bashment artist. These artists made a massive impact on the music scene in American and from them has today come major artists such as Shaggy, Mavado, Sean Paul and Elephant man to name a few. There are also artists from Europe and all over the world like Collie Buddz, Ill Inspecta and Cali P. These new artists are quickly improving and changing the sound of bashment music keeping it fresh and up to date for the younger generation.

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Reggae is often a very good way in getting entertainment in the form of music. This has also made a very good point in checking out the different things that would need to be associated and made use once you know what the different steps are in making this one work out for you. People who love reggae music, they buy reggae CD’s or a reggae DVD which can be bought from music stores. Since the popularity of reggae music has reached to a whole new height, this has also given an important way in checking the most wonderful ways in being able to know and see the different things that can also help us out with this one. Read the rest of this entry

Who does not know Bob Marley? Who does not like him and his reggae CD? Even though he is long gone, his music still lives on. Bob Marley is the first Jamaican artist who gained international super stardom. His songs became the voice of the Jamaican everyday struggle for oppression and discrimination. His songs have three meanings- faith, devotion and revolution. His song s was compiled into reggae CDs at the present time.

Robert Nesta Marley is no other than Bob Marley. He actually left his home when he was at the age of 14. He left his home at the early age to pursue his music career. His mentor is Joe Higgs, a Rastafarian. His first single was released in 1962 with the title Judge Not. He became part of the vocal group known as the Teenagers together with his co-artists such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Livingston, Junior Braithwaite, Beverly Kelso and Cherry Smith.

Later, they were launched as the Wailers. Their first debut album contained a song entitled I’m Still Waiting. He became the lead vocalist when the other two members left the group. Their next song following the I’m Still waiting was the Simmer Down. The band had recorded many songs after their first two hits. Their songs include: Let Him Go, Dancing Shoes, Jerk in Time, who feels It Knows It and What Am I to do. The band disbanded in the year 1966.
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Mavado, Kartel performed together at West Kingston Jamboree

In a ground breaking move designed to ease the tension between supporters of Gully God Mavado and his arch rival Vybz Kartel the Gaza President, the two artistes this morning shook hands and performed together on stage.

All this unfolded about 6:00 am in Tivoli at the annual West Kingston Jamboree staged by Presidential Click.

“The promoters called Vybz and Mavado together before they went on stage and talked to them. They shook hands backstage and when it was time to perform they both went on stage and did songs together,” a source disclosed.
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Passa Passa is a weekly event which has originated from Jamaica and is quickly catching on. It is like a party on the street and is performed with dancehall music. Artists, Selectors, and Dancers who usually attend and have done a great deal to build the dance for what it is today includes; Bogle, Ding Dong, Marvin, Black Blingaz, Timeless Crew, Shelly Belly, Spikes, John Hype, Sample 6, Sherika Future, Jermaine Squad, Sadiki, Swatch, Maestro, Beenie Man, Future Girls, and Many More.

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All artists want for their music to be wide spread and for the promotion is key. Having a music video is a must for popularity to grow. Music videos for reggae has take a bit longer to catch up but is on its way to the top. The videos has single handedly push reggae music to higher heights and its contents is like no other music video. It showcases Caribbean culture and customs and also its people and some of their political and moral problems they are in every society.

All Reggae artists today want to have a music video; it has become a must for reggae music for promotion. Some artists include Sizzla, Freddie Mcgregor, Barrington Levy and many more. Music videos have become more popular as ever before and are a plus for any artist. It gives a visual message to the song and keeps you attentive to it, entertaining and pleasuring you.

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Portmore Empire at Pepper Saturdays check out Merritol, Jah Vinci, Lisa Hype, Vybz Kartel, Pop Caan and more maddddd!!
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