Joel Culpepper - Black Boy (Single)

South-East London’s Joel Culpepper shares his latest track ‘Black Boy’, an unabashed celebration of all that it takes to be unique in the ever-growing pressures of the world, inspired by his time working as a mentor in London schools. The track follows previous single ‘Thought About You’, which is currently A-listed on BBC 6Music, and will appear on his forthcoming debut album Sgt Culpepper, out July 23rd via his own imprint Pepper Records and Mr Bongo, in partnership with Believe. Joel will also be performing an album launch show at London’s Lafayette on Thursday, July 29th, tickets here. 

One of the most formative things to know about Joel is the time he has put in supporting the generation coming up behind him. Having worked in schools as a learning mentor for young people with challenging behavioural needs, Joel places great importance on community spirit. The experience runs through Sgt Culpepper’s desire to elevate other people’s stories, but really shines on ‘Black Boy.