Born Troy Bond, Black Culture was born in the independent corporation state known as the Commonwealth of Virginia Incorporated. He represents that all to familiar segment of the community where wealth or access to resources was not so common, and thus his journey started, a young brother, caught in the web of the daily hustle not wanting to be subjected to the stress and strain that his family was burdened with .He has always felt something more than what was shown to him. Black Culture received much counsel from his grandmother and mother and was raised on the sounds of the soul singers of yesteryear. His Grandmother exposed him to Gospel and all its connotations and his Mother infused him with the likes of Heatwave, Marvin Gaye, The Commodores and other soulful singers of that era. The early eighties saw the emergence and impact of Rap and the Hip Hop culture, and as many youths in his time, Black Culture embraced the beats and the vibes fully. Kool Herc, Funky Four plus one, Kurtis Blow, The Treacherous Three and the artist of that time dominated his listening and Black Culture soon became adept at the lyricism and floetry of the genre. As a young adult, Black Culture was introduced to the teachings of the Nation of God and Earth and learned to study intensely and in time, the livity of Rastafari became a complete inspiration and the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I became the spiritual essence of who Black Culture is.. Later in life he also adopted crucial lessons from the Moorish Science Temple of America. This trod for culture and truth naturally oriented him to the powerful tones of roots reggae. Black Culture loved the upful aim and counsel of this foundation and his first and impacting inspiration came powerful artist like Burning Spear, Black Uhuru and Jacob Miller. To further his aspirations for communal livity, Black Culture founded the Lion's Den Culture Shop in Norfolk, Virginia. Not close to an easy endeavor as most culture shops attest, paying the rent was a constant challenge, yet the love to provide knowledge, information and a gathering place for upful fellowship was core to Black Culture's heart. This was his contribution, purpose! In Summer 2002, while awaiting trial for a Babylon offense, Black Culture linked with Bambu Station and in 7 days poured his heart, soul and being into writing and recording these songs. The studio sessions were long, spirited and impacted every musician with a sense of profoundness. When the album was finished, the fullness of Black Culture's core was simply introduced to the real adversity! This release begins the healing of a nation and the conquering of such adversity. The Black Culture lives and so we are all...blessed. Lift ev'ry voice and sing!

All The Way Unreleased

Reggae

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