Strangely, Troy J Been's love of music evolved from a passion for cricket!Following a trip to the West Indies representing Australia his Dad broughtback a stack of reggae 45s that ignited his passion for vinyl, black musicand culture. However Troy's taste was not well received by some. In primaryschool, a conversation with his Year 6 crush Sasha ended in heartbreak afterthe Duran Duran-loving cutie mocked him for revealing his favourite artists- Diana Ross and the Pointer Sisters. Although it wasn't all bad news forTroy. School thesbian Anthony started paying more attention to him almostimmediately.

Unwaveringly passionate about otherworldly sounds, it's the the fusion ofdisparate influences that make Troy J Been's palate so potent. Representingall flavours of the globe, from New York City Disco to Brazilian Bossa Nova,the broken beats of London to the Hi-Life of Nigeria, he's fiercelyindividual and always eclectic. Troy's unique musical sets deliver a nod tothe past while embracing the future. Twisting and turning, never endingwhere he began, it's about musical exploration and sharing his discoveries.Catch Troy at Sugar, and you're sure to uncover gems. If only Sasha knewwhat she was missing.