Selwyn Anthony Julien Khapabel, also known as “K-Pabull” was born at Port of Spain General Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), to a Trinidadian father and a Guyanese mother on April 20, 1984.
His father was physically abusive to his mother who made a living by a ‘trading’ business. She buys and sells clothing and Curtains among other items.
His parents’ relationship lasted for about six years before they were separated. He is presently 34 years old. Although they are separated, they never got a divorce.
Khapabel is the only child for his father but he has a young brother and an older sister from his mother. His mother raised the trio singlehandedly in Guyana.
His brother and sister would see their respective fathers from time to time. However, he longed for his father whom he never saw in person. He would normally be scolded by his mom from time to time and reminded constantly of all the abuse she endured in their short relationship.
He attended the Tunapuna Government School in T&T, where as a youngster he won his first hamper for competing in a school’s calypso competition. Hence, music was in his blood.
His mom had a loved for and was an excellent singer. His father was the same at farming and as such, he believes he inherited his talents from his parents.
The talented young man started to work at the age of 14 since he had no interest in completing his education. However, he still managed to be wise and knowledgeable although he did not achieve passing grades in the only two subjects – Maths and English – that he wrote privately at Kuru Kuru College on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.
Nevertheless, he wrote his first R&B song titled “I Still Need U” at the age of 14. He loves soul, R&B, reggae, oldies, calypso and African music, just to name a few.
He has since become a versatile singer/songwriter in all genres of music. His two main inspirations in music are Bob Marley and Michael Jackson.
Apart from being a singer, he is also a photographer/videographer and has been pursuing this angle for almost 16 years. He used photography to offset his recording expenses. He described himself as a spiritual man who is very loving. He thanked the Almighty for leading him along the right path thus far and hopes one day to be the best on the music industry.
