He began his musical career as a dub master at King Tubby's recording studio.

In the 1980s, he met well-known reggae/dub producer King Tubby.

Mikey Dread stated "King Tubby truly understood sound in a scientific sense.

The dub version on the b-side of the single was one of the first to be credited to King Tubby.

In 1989 Shaka visited Jamaica and worked with many musicians there, including King Tubby.

The album was recorded at King Tubby's Studio.

The album also features King Tubby as Engineer, a role he would later reprise a number of times during Pablo's career.

Glen Brown and King Tubby - "Version 78 Style"

These records were made for dance halls, and King Tubby's method is all about sensual teasing.

Some of the big sound systems of the era, including King Tubby's, played at dances in Biah's yard.