Bad Reputation
Vybz Kartel · Other Songs - Vybz Kartel
We get a bad reputation
But mi nah stop hustle fi d paper
Society nuh ask mi nuh question
Mi a ask as a ghetto yute
Please listen my situaton
Mi feel poverty and starvation
Weh u expect mi fi do
Mi waan food pon mi plate like any oda man
Mi ah hustle and feds jus ah collar man
Mi afi get mi hand nurture fi a set a plan
So by nex year mi can be a better man
Ghetto yute affi wise like soloman
Need a likkle bit a time dem a collar man
Remand remand from one jail 2 anoda one
Alla mi money gone inna mi lawyer hand
Yuh honour
Den if mi gone a prison..
Ah who a gone care fi mi young son
Babylon still ah fight ghetto yute..
But mi know one day better must come
From london city to kingston
Ah nuff juvinille get fling dong
D system nuh care if we live or die
Mi call it
Ghetto yute trivilation
We get a bad reputation
But mi nah stop hustle fi d paper
Society nuh ask mi nuh question
Mi a ask as a ghetto yute
Please listen my situaton
Mi feel poverty and starvation
Weh u expect mi fi do
D system a pree me
Dem ah seh mi is a don nuh call me so
Tru mi help ghetto yute when all fi now
Why you do dat mr.officer
Why yuh come n search inna mi house ah fah
Weh u ah lock up shawty fuh
Yuh nuh see me wid nuh gun officer
Suh why u waan put one pon me for
Den if mi gone a prison..
Ah who a gone care fi mi young son
Babylon still ah fight ghetto yute..
But mi know one day better must come
From london city to kingston
Ah nuff juvinille get fling dong
D system nuh care if we live or die
Mi call it
Ghetto yute trivilation
We get a bad reputation
But mi nah stop hustle fi d paper
Society nuh ask mi nuh question
Mi a ask as a ghetto yute
Please listen my situaton
Mi feel poverty and starvation
Weh u expect mi fi do
Bad Reputation
Vybz Kartel has long been a defining figure in modern dancehall, known for his distinctive vocal style and prolific output. "Bad Reputation" serves as a testament to his enduring presence within the genre, capturing the energy and rhythmic precision that characterize his recordings. The track aligns with his broader discography, which often explores themes of resilience and identity through infectious beats. As a central artist in the evolution of contemporary Caribbean music, Kartel continues to influence the soundscape with works that resonate across generations. This song reflects his ability to craft memorable anthems that define the era, standing alongside other notable releases in his extensive catalogue. It remains a significant song in his body of work, showcasing the dynamic range that has secured his status as a dancehall icon.