Born in Long Beach and raised in Orange County, Zaire Black's unique fusion of rap and Rastafar culture is as intriguing as it is improbable. After his early involvement with Moving Objects, Black teamed up with DJ and high school buddy June 22 to release the full-length Experiments in Truth. Black grew up steeped in late-'80s hip-hop, but his attention shifted to reggae when he first heard Bob Marley. After exploring other artists -- such as the Abyssinians and Lee "Scratch" Perry -- Black developed an intense interest in both reggae music and culture. Rastafar culture enable...