This Georgia rabble-rouser has never been one to toe the party line.
About Pastor Troy
Hometown
Atlanta, GA, United States
Born
November 18, 1977
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap
Boisterous rapper and producer Pastor Troy has spent over two decades yelling contemplative and self-reflective lyrics over bass-heavy Dirty South–style beats.
• Troy attended Paine College briefly before dropping out to devote his time to his rap group DSGB (Down South Georgia Boys) and his solo career.
• In 1999, Troy released his debut album, We Ready I Declare War. He caused a stir with the single “No Mo Play in G.A.,” a diss track aimed at Master P.
• After signing to Universal Records, Troy released his famous 2002 albumUniversal Soldier. Its Timbaland-produced lead single, “Are We Cuttin’,” was included on the soundtrack for the 2002 action film xXx.
• Troy eventually departed from Universal Records to pursue an independent career marked by a consistent and rapid output of mixtapes and albums.
• In 2016, Troy’s contributions to Atlanta music were formally recognized when BMI honored him with their Legends of ATL Award.
Influenced by Pastor TroyPastor Troy has influenced the music of Jamaican Haze, Richie Bux, DaDa P and more.