"I am guided by discipline and loyalty. What makes a great artist, is a clean mind, dedication and conscious lyrics".
The artist Karubel was born in Trelawney, Jamaica, 1965 and started to sing from a young age at school. When he was 18 years old he decided to be a professional singer and started with the professional 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 under the name "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 on new productions with independent european reggae labels.
In 2012 he changed artistic name to Karubel begining a new step. At this time started a connection with Brazilian label Dubdem Music, as part of an effort to further spread reggae culture in different places of the world.
Karubels long journey as an independent artist is marked by perseverance in the face of hardship. His music speaks on the reality of Jamaican ghettos and other struggles in the world, Karubel knows the significance of music for the people, the social impact and responsibility he feels as an artist. His musical creations are guided by positive and critical messages.
The connection with Dubdem Music is getting stronger. To celebrate this link up in irie style, Powers and Dubdem are providing a new album, a collection of tunes produced over the last 20 years. A special Dubdem crew selection of songs from his three album and some EPs. All were remastered in 2018, in Brazil by Turbo Mastering. New album and tunes are coming in this new year! Stay tuned!
