In March 2024, the UK Privy Council threw out the murder conviction due to structural misconduct involving an attempted juror bribery scandal during the original trial.
When asked if he feels he has to "catch up" to modern stars like Shenseea or Byron Messia, Kartel laughed. "Mi nevah go nuh weh. Dem was listening to mi inna di cell. Di first week out is not about proving—it's about collecting."
on four tracks: "Feel Great (Intro)," "Skillful," "Giant," and "Beat Dem Bad". Production: Notable production from Usain Bolt (Adiadking) and Dunwell Productions Apple Music Featured Artist Feel Great (Intro) The Menace Terror By Night Unstoppable Victorious Beat Dem Bad Success Story Number One Key Review Highlights Thematic Content: vybz kartel first week out 2024rar top
After serving 13 years behind bars, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer walked free from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre on . His release followed a decision by the Jamaican Court of Appeal to overturn his murder conviction and decline a retrial, citing his declining health and the passage of time. "First Week Out" (2024)
The release of First Week Out was only the beginning. Kartel continued his momentum by announcing a new studio album, God & Time , set for release on June 5, 2026. This upcoming project is positioned as the start of a major new chapter, representing faith, patience, and his long, transformative journey. In March 2024, the UK Privy Council threw
The impact of First Week Out was immediate. Driven by a global wave of streams, the album debuted at , securing Kartel his ninth career entry and eighth top-10 placement on that chart. Metric / Chart Achievement / Status Release Date July 31, 2024 Billboard Reggae Chart Debuted at #8 Apple Music (Jamaica & Cayman) #1 Single ( The Menace ) Primary Distributor 21st Hapilos Compilations Key Co-Sign Squash (Featured on 4 tracks)
While the entire project is a vibe, the opening of the "rar top" track The Menace caused the most waves. In the song, Kartel references his legal battles, asserting his financial independence and rapping: "Me brave bout yah, me nah sign to nuh slave owner, me have me own brand." He directly addressed the legal system, referencing the former Director of Public Prosecution who handled his original case, turning his pain into potent, aggressive lyricism. Dem was listening to mi inna di cell
Despite this, he performed an impromptu a cappella of "Fever" for a crowd of 200 outside his hotel. This was arguably the of the week.
Adidja Palmer, universally known as Vybz Kartel, was incarcerated in 2011 and convicted in 2014. Over more than a decade behind bars, he suffered from severe health complications, including Graves' disease and a heart condition. In March 2024, his conviction was officially overturned by the UK Privy Council due to juror misconduct, leading to his highly anticipated release in late July 2024.