"I am guided by discipline and loyalty. What makes a great artist, is a clean mind, dedication and conscious lyrics".
Karubel was born in Trelawney, Jamaica, 1965, and begun to sing young at school. With 18 years old, decided to be a professional singer, signing artistic name "Sugar Dee." “Who gave me dis name was a postman”, says Karubel. In 1988, recorded his first singles with the mighty King Tubby. He also recorded some songs as "Buzzrock Warrior.”
With three album on his own label Powers Records (”Memba Dat”, “Put Some Love Inna Your Heart” and “Problems”) Sugar Dee also produced singles in Jamaica and Europe with many singers and musicians like Super Cat, Alley C, Robert Livingstone, Mickey Scott, Sly & Robbie, Bobby Murphy, Ragga Yves, Jah Webb and Luciano. Since 2008 Karubel has been on tour into Europe and United States and has been working new productions with independent european reggae labels.
Karubels long journey as an independent artist is marked by perseverance in the face of hardship. His music speaks about reality of Jamaican ghettos and other struggles of the world. Karubel knows the significance of music for the people, the social impact and responsibility he has as an artist. His musical creations are guided by positive and critical messages. "I am guided by discipline and loyalty. What makes a great artist, is a clean mind, dedication and conscious lyrics".
In 2012 he changed artistic name to Karubel, begining a new step of his career. Expanding connections with Brazilian label Dubdem Music, the network is an effort to further spread reggae culture in different places of the world.
The connection with Dubdem Music is getting stronger. To celebrate this link up inna irie style, Powers and Dubdem are making available his new album, a collection of tunes produced over the last 20 years. A special Dubdem selection of songs from his three album and some EPs. All remastered in 2018, Brazil, by Turbo Mastering. New productions are coming! Kepp tuned!
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