Vybz Kartel’s sons, Likkle Vybz and Likkle Addi are on a mission to create their own musical legacy as they set out on a musical path with the formation of a new label and their first debut album to be released under the label, Upton Gaza Records.
The project called Team Different is set for release on May 6 with 13 tracks in what Adidja Jaheim Palmer, the eldest son of dancehall superstar and legend says is their effort at cementing their place in the dancehall space. Likkle Vybz sat down with Media where he opened up about his career, UTG’s new project, having Vybz Kartel’s stewardship at his disposal, and how becoming a young father is helping shape his music.
The album does not have any guest features, including from their father, Vybz Kartel.
“With this project, we’re trying to establish ourselves in the business and we just want to really get the point across that we’re doing this on our own,” Likkle Vybz told us. “We could have gotten so many features even from our father but we really want to keep this project strictly UTG and show our abilities.”
Likkle Vybz, however, says despite Vybz Kartel not being present on the project, his mentorship and guidance are present, and he can be their biggest critic to ensure they put out the best work.
“He is our father and mentor so you know when we finish with a track and we want him to hear it, you know he gives us his two cents or anything that he wants to take or take away from production and he gives the best advice always,” the deejay told Media.
Likkle Vybz, 19, and , 17, have solo songs that introduced them to the dancehall world, but it was their 2020 debut EP, , which drew fans into the sheer talent on the mic and songwriting skills they both possess.
The project was a commercial success, with it being named one of two dancehall projects selected by Dr. Dre for the official soundtrack for .
The young artist promised that their debut album will have a completely different feel to show off their versatility and range. So far, they have released the dancehall track “Euphoric Love,” which has international appeal.
“This album really gave us a chance to sit back and reflect on how far we’ve come over the past few years. You can say the style of the album is really based on the original dancehall beats with a lot of modern takes, even the lyrical content as well… we’re showing that we’re putting in the work and here to make a name for ourselves,” the well-spoken young artiste said.
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