Papa Dee
- Known for
- The First Cut Is the Deepest · The Journey · The Tide Is High
- From
- Sweden
- Born
- 13 July 1966, Gothenburg, Sweden (age 60)
- Booking
- Available worldwide via Room5
About Papa Dee
Papa Dee (SE)The First Cut Is the Deepest, The Journey, The Tide Is High
Swedish born Singer, Songwriter, Reggae MC, DJ, Manic Record collector.
Genres: Reggae, Ragga, Rocksteady but also anything with a pulse and a good beat. Funk Soul. Hip Hop, Rock N Roll, Electronica, Jungle, Jazz is also in the mix.
Biggest pop hits: Microphone Poet, Aint no Stoppin us Now, Beautiful Woman, Aint no Substitute, Island Rock, the First Cut is the Deepest, the Journey, My No 1.
Collaborations and Studio work: Shelley Thunder, Sleepy Wonder, Mafia Fluxy, Mad Professor, Titiyo, Richie Stepens, Degree, Danny English, Lady Saw, Diana King, Arthur Baker, Max Martin, Dennis Pop, Flabba Holt, Chinna Smith, Robbie Lynn, Dwight Pickney. Jakob Hellner, Kent Gillstrom, Christian Falk, Chilly, Prince B, Internal dread, Dennis Bovell, Desmond Foster, First Light, Hot This Year Band, Partillo Productions, Lancelot and many many more.Check the albums!
Labels: Telegram, Warner, Arista, RCA, MNW, Cosmos, Ariwa, Back Viking Records.
Other Projects: Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Dubchek, the Rock Steady Revue, Ringo Franco.
Other careers: Tv Host(Papas Kappsack for swedish national tv). Radio Host (specialist reggae world music show P3 Riddim 2000-2007).
Papa Dee: quick answers
How old is Papa Dee?
Papa Dee was born on 13 July 1966 in Gothenburg, Sweden, which makes Papa Dee 60 years old (as of October 2026).
Where is Papa Dee from?
Papa Dee was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.
What are Papa Dee’s biggest hits?
Papa Dee is best known for ‘The First Cut Is the Deepest’, ‘The Journey’ and ‘The Tide Is High’.
Can I book Papa Dee for a live show?
Yes. Room5 books Papa Dee for festivals, club nights, corporate and private events worldwide. Send your date, city and type of event through the booking form and we come back with availability and a fee.
