And he has a fan base worldwide that just loves him. You know what I mean? Nobody stepped up to the plate.
Why do you think he is such a compelling figure? How do explain Kartel’s long-lasting appeal? He’s been out of the public eye for two years now and he’s still so popular. We talk about the GDP and Jamaica’s debt that we owe to countries, he was the one who actually did research for stuff like that.
How I had the people eating out the palm of my hand, I was like “I feel like a king, I’ve got to do something to take this sh*t to the next level.” I hooked up with a friend of mine who studies in Miami and he said “let’s do it.” He was the one who actually did the data researches. It was people telling me “you’re so intelligent, you should write a book.” So I was like, what the f**k, I’m going to do it. I didn’t want to write a book on my life, I wanted to write a book about life. I wouldn’t say a book influenced me–a lot of people always tell me “why don’t you write a book about your life?” I was like “nah, if I write a book about my life I’d probably be indicted and sent to prison”. So what book influenced you in writing your book? While Kartel proudly acknowledges 50 years of Independence for Jamaica, Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto boldly asks – “50 years of what for poor people?” Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto tells the “other half of the story that has never been told.” A story which Reggae pioneers have sang about - but Vybz Kartel has dared to put it into book form. The objective of Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto is to bring things that are often hidden by the powers that be to the forefront, using the biggest “Voice” that the Jamaican Ghetto has had in years – the voice of the notoriously controversial Vybz Kartel. It is hoped that this book will lead to discussions on classism, racism and other “isms and schisms” existing in modern day Jamaica. On the cover of his book, Kartel states “I pray this book helps to change Jamaica forever.” Can Vybz Kartel change Jamaica for the better from behind bars? He has vowed to and based on Kartel’s ability to use his lyrics to gather a following, it will be interesting how this initiative by Kartel will affect Jamaica. In a statement released May 2011, Kartel threatened to use the pedestal that ‘Babylon’ has put him on to fight for his people – ‘Ghetto People.’ Through this book, Kartel is signaling that the fight for change starts now. Kartel has always said to expect the unexpected. Oh, yes it will.” And for Jamaica, it has! It's been a long, long time coming but I know a change is gonna come. Sam Cooke best describes Kartel’s journey in his hit song Change is Gonna Come, writing “There's been times that I thought I wouldn't last for long but now I think I'm able to carry on. To call this book controversial is an understatement, yet I’m glad I’ve read it as everyone is entitled to a voice and a platform to express himself or herself.” Close me! In The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto Kartel invites readers into his mind-set, as he reasons and tries to connect with us. Only those born and raised in Jamaica can say how accurate Kartel’s portrayal of ghetto life really is, but if even half of what he describes is true then it’s very sad.
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For those that thought Kartel was all about skin bleaching, controversies and slack songs – think again! Kartel’s consciousness and wisdom is evident throughout this thought provoking book and it is clear to see that the Worl Boss is seeking for change. Palmer and his co-author have succeeded in holding up a mirror to society’s collective face indicating something must be done about poverty.” Rather, it’s a book depicting the pain, frustrations, inequalities, and injustices of the poor residing in Jamaican Ghettos. It isn’t a book promoting Palmer’s music, although each chapter focuses on a title of his recordings, nor is it meant to defend his problems with the Jamaican legal system.
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