Vybz Kartel has returned to the US for the first time after 20 years in prison to perform two sold out shows in Brooklyn, NY. We go behind the scenes with the King of Dancehall to see how he feels about being back on tour, his show essentials and more!
Did you see Vybz Kartel live? Let us know in the comments below!
Did you see Vybz Kartel live? Let us know in the comments below!
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00:00Hi, my name is Blank.
00:04Wagwan!
00:05My name is Vibes Cartel.
00:07And I'm here in Brooklyn with Billboard.
00:09Where are you?
00:25How does it feel to be back in New York?
00:27It feels blessed, you know?
00:29Because remember, it's been 20 years.
00:31So for me to be here now,
00:33it's just a feeling of jubilation.
00:36It's a triumphant feeling.
00:37This is for you to congratulate you on two sold out shows
00:40in Brooklyn.
00:41Where you need to be.
00:43Where the people are.
00:46I'm here with my family.
00:47Not just my family family.
00:49I'm here with CJ, the promoter.
00:50She's family as well.
00:51TJ scattered the whole crew.
00:53It feels amazing and I feel blessed.
00:55What do you remember about the last time you performed in New York?
00:57Sir, I do not remember anything.
00:59But in my defense, it's been 20 years.
01:02But if you're talking about like being in the streets,
01:05lingling with the people from Bronx to Brooklyn to Queens,
01:08Flatbush, I'm in White Plains.
01:10So, it's giving nostalgia.
01:21What are your dressing room essentials?
01:22My dressing room essentials are beautiful women, expensive clothes and God around them.
01:28What song are you most excited to perform?
01:29Oh, Brooklyn Anthem.
01:30Come on.
01:31This is BK.
01:33What is your pre-show routine look like?
01:36Drinking with beautiful women, expensive clothes and God around us.
01:40What song are you most excited to perform?
01:42Oh, Brooklyn Anthem.
01:43Come on.
01:44This is BK.
01:54Yes, sir.
01:55Yes.
01:56This is BK.
01:57Yes.
01:58This is BK.
01:59Brooklyn.
02:00Let's go.
02:01Billboard out.
02:02Which is BK.
02:03Now, thank you for watching.
02:04Yeah.
02:05You're welcome.
02:06You're welcome.
02:07Once you can wear a mask.
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02:15How you're gdyby the HMD?
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02:24We're welcome.
02:25The two, three, four, three, four, five.
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02:29You're welcome.