Firebombings, scandalous pictures, beatings, conflicts with artists and producers, visa problems, and getting called into a summit with the Prime Minister – despite all this, Vybz Kartel, aka Addi the Teacher, aka the Gaza King – the infamous Adidja Palmer is still the Last Man Standing. Is the press surrounding these events real or just hype? I sat down with the Gaza Don himself to find out what separates the entertainer Vybz Kartel from the man Adidja Palmer, who I personally think is one of dancehall’s most talented writers – whether controversial or conscious.

Zo:                    

First and foremost, a majority of the comments on Itunes say it’s your best album yet. How do you feel about Pon di Gaza 2.0?

Vybz

mi say di same ting.

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The one the Only

What: Mykal Rose [The Voice of Black Uhuru ]with Dubtronic Kru
When: Friday March 12th, 2010
Where: Alrosa Villa 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus Ohio (Directions)
Details: Tickets Available at Roots  Records and at the Door. Roots located at 1357 N. High Street (614) 294 7611

What: Culture feat: Kenyatta Hill
When: Tuesday March 30th, 2010
Where: Skullys 1151 North High Street, Columbus Ohio (Directions)
Details: Tickets Available at Roots  Records . Roots located at 1357 N. High Street (614) 294 7611