Vybz Kartel declares himself the greatest dancehall artist of all time

Vybz Kartel has highlighted achievements that he argues, make him dancehall music’s all-time great. Photo: Courtesy.

Incarcerated dancehall music icon Vybz Kartel has released a lengthy statement outlining his achievements, influence and contributions to the music genre. The Half Way Tree singer and deejay sought to silence critics by highlighting his fetes as a solo artist and entrepreneur in the music business.

In a career spanning 20 years, Kartel noted how his music changed perceptions on previously taboo subjects. The ‘World Boss,’ as he’s popularly known, further claimed to have set the standards on the public’s perception of how a dancehall musician should look like. The singer further pointed out that he’s still topping the charts despite being in prison and credited himself for popular dancehall star Popcaan’s success. In the statement released through his music distributor Zojak Worldwide’s official Instagram page, Kartel highlighted how his business acumen helped him outmanoeuvre dancehall peers and make him stand out.