Incarcerated Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has reached a new significant milestone with his album “King of the Dancehall,” as it has now surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify this month.
Vybz Kartel’ s team has confirmed this impressive achievement, highlighting the album’s release in 2016 and its subsequent generation of chart-topping hits that have become some of the most commercially successful tracks of Kartel’s career.
Stream Vybz Kartel “King Of The Dancehall” Full Album TJ Records 2016
“Vybz Kartel is the biggest [and] most influential artiste of the first 23 years of the new millennium. No one can deny that. The body of work known as King of the Dancehall is just one of a plethora of reasons why this is so,” his oldest son, Jaheim Palmer, also known as Likkle Vybz, said.
While on Vybz Kartel IG account this comment appeared stating :
“No surprises here as to the album getting over 100 million streams. As a matter of fact, were I a free man, we would be talking 10s of billions of streams. So yea, a one WorlBoss. One dancehall king. Any other King must be joking.”
Vybz Kartel, even if behind bars for 11 years, is still one of the most influential figures in Jamaican dancehall music, he has achieved numerous significant milestones throughout his long career. The official music video for “Fever” has been watched 28 millions times!
Dancehall King Vybz Kartel has a a great number of new music singles and music videos out for 2023, this past month alone he released “Mines & Einstein”, “Sixteen” music video where he appears as an AI generate character in the latest Head Concussion Records tune with Rvssian & Trippie Redd, as well as “About Last Night” music video, and the tune “E.G.R.” voiced over ZJ Liquid’s latest Pied Piper Riddim, click here to listen.
Watch Vybz Kartel “Fever” Official Music Video 2016
Here are some of Vybz Kartel’s biggest music achievements:
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Chart Success: Vybz Kartel has consistently topped music charts in Jamaica and internationally. Many of his songs have reached number one positions on various charts, including the Billboard Reggae Albums chart,like”Fever”
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Album Releases: Kartel has released several successful albums throughout his career, including “Up 2 Di Time” (2003), “King of the Dancehall” (2016), and “To Tanesha” (2020). These albums have received critical acclaim and have helped solidify Kartel’s position as a leading artist & a legend in the dancehall genre.
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International Recognition: Vybz Kartel has gained recognition beyond Jamaica, reaching a global audience. His music has been featured on international platforms, and he has collaborated with renowned artists from different genres, including international pop and hip-hop stars.
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Influence on Dancehall Culture: Kartel’s impact on dancehall culture cannot be overstated. He has been credited with pushing boundaries and introducing new styles, lyrical techniques, and slang into the genre. His unique sound and provocative lyrics have inspired a new generation of dancehall artists.
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Awards and Accolades: Vybz Kartel has received numerous awards and accolades for his music. He has won multiple awards at the annual Jamaica Music Industry Awards (now known as the International Reggae and World Music Awards) and has been recognized for his contribution to the music industry.
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Record-Breaking Hits: Kartel has produced several record-breaking hits that have become dancehall anthems. Songs like “Romping Shop” featuring Spice and “Fever” have achieved massive popularity, garnering millions of views and streams online.
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Cultural Impact: Beyond his musical achievements, Vybz Kartel has made a significant cultural impact in Jamaica and beyond with his book “The Voice Of The Jamaican Ghetto” and the first Jamaican reality show “Teacha’s Pet“. His style, fashion choices, and lyrical influence have permeated various aspects of popular culture, shaping trends and influencing the younger generation.
