Vybz Kartel, Gappy Ranks

Vybz Kartel is a Jamaican dancehall superstar, a coarse-grained but melodic deejay whose music caters to the streets, dancefloors, and airwaves. He was hailed as one of the leading new artists to emerge from the dancehall scene following the release of his debut album, Up 2 Di Time (2003). As Kartel continued to record full-lengths such as More Up 2 Di Time (2004) and J.M.T. (2005), and racked up additional hit singles like "Clarks," he extended his reach abroad with featured appearances on tracks by the likes of Rihanna, Missy Elliott, and Major Lazer, most notably the latter...