Singapura Dub Club: Japan Edition ft. Papa Ugee
PUBLISHED November 18th, 2014 01:54 pm | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
One of the most respected Reggae artists from Japan, performing Dub, Reggae,
Dancehall and Roots will be making his artistic debut at Singapura Dub Club @ Artistry 17 Jalan Pinang.
With over 25 years as key figure in Japan’s music scene, Papa U-Gee has also been instrumental in building
up the Japanese Reggae community to becoming one of the most prominent in Asia. He is also credited as
one of the first to give Sami T of Mighty Crown his first shot in Jamaica and has been awarded ‘Town
Planning Goodwill Ambassador’ from his hometown of Yaizu, Shizuoka Japan.
PAPA U-Gee began his career with Roots band ‘ASB’ in 1985 and later joined Yokohama based Reggae /
Dancehall Sound System ‘Banana Size Hi-Fi’ in 1988. He travelled overseas to explore the international
Reggae scene touching down in New York and Jamaica during the early 90’s. In 1992 he released his first
vinyl record ‘Wicked Japanese’ under V.I.P, an international Japanese label. Papa U-Gee moved to the
rough area of Cockburn Pen, Kingston Jamaica where notable artists like Super Cat, Josey Wales, U-Roy
and Early B originated from. He recorded out of Record Factory, Tuff Gong and King Jammy’s Studio and
connected with world famous, Killamanjaro at Dub Store. His years in Cockburn Pen shaped his sound with
musical collaborations Reggae greats like Sugar Minott, Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace and Major
Mackerel. Upon returning to Japan, PAPA U-Gee released an extensive catalogue of records addressing
Peace, Love, Unity and Respect with commercial success in Japan with singles Oh Mama, A Walk, Try and
his most popular song Yaizu Ko, which became a gateway track into Reggae for many Japanese fans. PAPA
U-Gee began working with legendary Japanese Roots band Zion High Playaz and set up his own production
and label Kiteki Muzik releasing 4 albums independently including his latest release ‘Connection’. This
artist has performed at Reggae festivals all over the world such as ‘Tribute to the Reggae Legends’ (Bob
Marley Day, USA), Pai Reggae Festival & Big Mountain (Thailand), Malasimbo Music (Philippines), Taitung
Music Festival (Taiwan) as well as MainStage appearances at Mighty Crown’s Yokohama Reggae Sai
(Japan) enchanting over 40,000 Japanese Reggae Fans.
Join Singapura Dub Club Sunday November 30 to welcome for the first time a great Reggae ambassador
who’s message is to spread peace and unity across Asia and the globe through the culture of Reggae. !
Singapura Dub Club happens every last Sunday of each month, bringing together a community of Dub,
Reggae and Bass music lovers to network, eat and dance. The event debuts international artists and DJs,
often for their fist time in Singapore. The November Dub Club also features DJs Ken (Japan), Tom Shellsuit
(Pushin’ On, Training Shed), as well as Rumshot of Dub Skank’in Hifi. Live performances opening the
night include house band The Irietones – fresh off their tour representing Singapore at Asia Music Festival in
Sarawak, Malaysia. The Ragga Wacka Dancers, Singapore’s first Dancehall dancer crew will also be
dancing up a storm, styled by Aventa Japan Hair Salon.
Doors open at 7pm
$15 general entry | $10 members | $35 Singapura Dub Club membership with free gift!
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