Tonight’s concert is one of redemption & youth empowerment- Vybz Kartel
The Jamaican artist, born Mr Adidja Palmer, revealed this at a press conference held at the Village Cay Marina Resort on March 14, 2025— hosted by YOLO Promotions, meant to set the stage for the highly anticipated Vybz Kartel’s ‘Black on Black’ concert, tonight, March 15, 2025.
Kartel, known for his lyrical prowess and influence in Caribbean music, struck a deeply reflective and motivational tone as he addressed the media and fans alike, telling those in attendance, “My job is to spread that positive message; Spread the message that you are valuable. Not because you didn’t grow up rich or because you’re going through struggles—whether financial or mental health-related—means you are any less, you are special.”
Also present for the conference were key figures, including the Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), CEO of YOLO Promotions, Mr. Steve E. Parrillon, and Ms. Grace Chow, CEO of COLA, among others.
Youth, purpose & focus
With this in mind, Kartel addressed the youth directly emphasising the need for direction and discipline, “First thing we want the youth to do is find a purpose, find a dream and focus towards it; because as men, especially young men, we need purpose, if we don’t find it, we’ll go looking for it in the wrong places.”
The Dancehall artist, often controversial yet undeniably influential, encouraged young people to set personal goals and develop structured paths for their future, suggesting, “Write down your thoughts. Write down your vision; Set short-term goals, then long-term goals. Believe in yourself. To be a man doesn’t mean to be a dog or a gangster, a man needs discipline, principles, and goals.”
Kartel’s First Performance Outside Jamaica Post-prison
Beyond his message of empowerment, Kartel also used the occasion to acknowledge the importance and impact of such an event for the Virgin Islands (VI), since it also marks his first live performance outside of his homeland since his release from incarceration.
“This is a special occasion for me because this is my first show outside of Jamaica and I’m glad to get that first chance to be here.”
The event, branded as Black on Black, carries a name that Kartel also addressed with keen awareness, adumbrating, “People have said to my manager the other day, the event is called Black on Black, and I’m glad I’m at this event because over the years, Black on Black usually has that negative connotation but this is a special event, for America, for the Caribbean; We are redefining what it means.”
“The vibe is nice, I’m just trying to get people to come out; Come out here, and I’m going to represent. Come out here and show love; Seriously, God is a great God,” he added.
The Black on Black event, according to Promotor Mr Steve E. Parrillon promises to be a milestone not just for Kartel but for Caribbean music as a whole, insisting that fans and industry stakeholders alike will be watching closely as the dancehall icon takes the stage in Tortola, signalling a new chapter in his career and life.
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22 Responses to “Tonight’s concert is one of redemption & youth empowerment- Vybz Kartel ”
If Yeshua was to come now plenty would run for cover not praise Him like they claim they would…it’s a disgrace!!!!!!!
Yeshua is not someone you feel you could use for your selfish desires.
OBEDIENCE is NECESSARY not just believing He exists and thinking He would protect you and answer your prayers because you feel entitled when you DO NOT glorify Him in your living.
It DOES NOT WORK SO!!!
Personally,i wouldn't enjoy looing at him pitterpattin on Stage.. Sad vibrations.
Hopefully he won't need physician and or adequate hospital stay. BVI is notoriously deficient in such life necessities. Personally I am not familiar with him.nor his music. I am assumjngvthat he has lost his vision hence the dark glasses at alll times.
The deceased grand father, then Hon. Chief minister, Willard Wheatley, grand father of our current Premier, Hon. Natalio Sajuande Wheatley, if he was alive, and read Vybz Kartel's statements about redemption, and youth empowerment, would have sum (summary) it all up by the use of one (1) word: "Rubbish," But by our current Premier, he will heap praise on, Vybz Kartel.
Why would differ so wide fronm his grand father's thoughts processed and words?
He simply will because, while it is true that his grand child, and current B.V.I Premier educational skills surprised his, his our current Premier, common sense, and integrity, and knows how to manage our finances properly, greatly lags good judgment.
People of the British Virgin Islands vote wisely next general elections coming for your own political redemption, and empowerment.
This man just reach and I alrdy see some serious well known drugman and criminals approaching him and hailing him taking videos and pics
Yea boi this will really empower the youths mindset when them see that and show later on lmfao I can't wait to hear what songs going empower them and what activities that will be taking part (alcohol smoking sex drugs cussing maybe a lil fighting etc) yessah youths shall be empowered!
Dont be suprise
Not saying we don’t like Jamaican music we do
But we don’t play with carnival
He will have his concert later this year In Tdad
If it’s alleged he’s unwell I wish him well
I don’t hate him I dislike the music not my cup of tea
Give me Beres and the rest that knew what music was
Lashes glued to their eyelash and nails as if that wasn’t enough …
And then the plastics
As a man it disgust me I love my wife natural no surprises when those things are off