Stevie Culture

Stevie Culture was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Rastafarian parents in the 1970s. His father was a musician who plays the guitar and sings. He began his career one night, in 1983, at a dancehall party. Somebody handed him a microphone, and in a moment of inspiration, he made up a brand new song, right there on the spot. Stevie immediately realized that he loved singing — and that he was good at it. Singing became his lifelong passion, and as Stevie puts it, “Ever since I picked up the microphone that night, it’s what I’ve been doing ever since.”

As the lead singer for The S.A.N.E. Band — Jamaica’s top band during the 1990s — Stevie Culture performed as the opening act for many reggae artists including Shaggy, Anthony B, Sizzla, Third World, UB40, Steel Pulse, Culture, Burning Spear, The Wailers and Alton Ellis. More impressively, Stevie has performed on stage as a backing vocalist for Dennis Brown, Tony Rebel, Everton Blender, Capleton and the late, great Garnet Silk.

In addition to performing on stage, Stevie Culture is a prominent record producer. His company, Soundbird Productions, has produced upcoming stars including Phee Phee, Crystal Axe and Steve Aliba.

Stevie has always carried with him a positive message. Asked what one thing he would tell his fans, he responded in a heartbeat: “Hol’ a joy” — stay positive. “Don’t let a problem rule your life,” he says. “Don’t think of the problem. Think of the solution. Just be happy about what you’re doing.”