Kurt Lee

Curtly Aubrey Lake, known by his stage name Kurt Lee, is a rising Guyanese music artiste born on March 16, 1996, at Lenora Cottage Hospital, West Coast Demerara. Though he spent only his first year there, he grew up in Essequibo, where his love for music was nurtured from a young age. Starting out by singing gospel songs in church at just seven years old, Kurt Lee’s musical journey took root in faith and later evolved into a powerful expression of urban Caribbean sound. Initially aspiring to become a mechanical engineer, Kurt Lee discovered his true passion for music while attending Anna Regina Multilateral School. His transition from gospel to dancehall, reggae, and hip-hop fusion happened during his early school years. Influenced by artistes like Natural Black, Vybz Kartel, Mavado, and Chronixx, he wrote his first song titled "It Nice", inspired by the popular track "Nice It Nice". A defining moment came when a humorous punishment from his school principal—requiring him to sing during assembly—turned into an unforgettable performance that won over his entire school. That day, his bold transition from a gospel intro to a Vybz Kartel chorus earned him recognition and the nickname “Chris Black.” Despite being seen as a lively or “jolly” student often distracted by music, Kurt Lee excelled academically, earning eight passes at the CSEC level. His talent and charisma landed him a third-place finish in the Essequibo Star Competition in 2012, where he performed "Slow Motion" by Kartel—an achievement he treasures as his first and only trophy. From there, Kurt Lee became a well-known figure in the Essequibo music scene, performing at events such as Town Night, Essequibo Night, and Mashramani, often alongside his close collaborators Javes Cox, Arvin Singh, and Delon Osborne. Together, they recorded tracks like “Summa Bounce” under studios like Most Bes and Unique Music Records. The song gained national attention after being played on NCN radio and television. His discography includes original tracks like “Thank God,” “She Cry,” “Dream,” “Extravagant,” “My Love,” “B4 & After,” “Bad People Area,” and his latest, “Star Life”, a motivational anthem that reminds youth to stay grounded even after success. He hopes the song will educate young listeners to build a future while remaining loyal to their roots and families. Though some of his relatives—particularly his mother—were initially skeptical of his genre shift, Kurt Lee has found support from friends, fans, and the wider community. Today, he continues to pursue his dream of becoming an international recording artiste, aiming to own his own record label and represent Guyana on the global stage. For Kurt Lee, music is more than entertainment—it’s a medium to inspire, uplift, and share meaningful messages. “Once you love music, don’t do it for the money or the fame. If you love music do it from your heart. Never give up. Music is a way people could hear you. You could send a message through music" When he's not making music, Kurt Lee enjoys football, traveling, and meeting new people. He remains committed to his mission of showing the world that Guyanese artistes have a voice, talent, and vision worth hearing.