Artist description Rap Music Energy! An eclipse crashing! the thin line between life,(right/ wrong), a blackout of information in combinations; the abstract mind. Pure Black is, life music, Black music, the world music , hip hop music.

Music Style HIP-HOP/ RAP

Musical Influences BDP (KRS ONE), Heavy D & the Boyz, Rakim, Queen Latifah, EPMD, Geto Boys, Naughty by Nature, Gangstar, Outkast

Similar Artists A mixture between BDP & Outkast: “north meets south”

Artist History PURE BLACK was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He began his music career working behind the scenes as a roadie for his uncle’s band, “Plunky and Oneness.” At the age of 17 he started producing tracks for his fathers studio company “Bed Room Productions”. While working for his father’s studio, he also began to exercise his talent as a rap artist. After high school, Pure Black showcased his talent through local events, talent searches, parties and demos. In 1996 he dropped an underground tape, CAN U DIG IT which circulated the Virginia area. Now after four years of hard work, Pure Black is now networking his talentsto make his mark in the world. In 1999 he completed a four song EP, which is now being heard on the web. As CEO of his own label “RICH CITY RECORDS” and President of “VACLIQUE ENTERTAINMENT”, Pure Black is looking to release his Compilation Album, SOUNDZ OF THA 804 in early 2001.

Group Members Pure Black - the rapper

Instruments Pure Black - keyboards, drum programming, sampling

Location RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - USA

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