1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
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Culture Lyrics
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To be special too
That's why, that's why
I'm special to you, girl
Special to, to, to
Special to you, girl
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It takes someone special
To be special too
That's why, that's why
I'm special to you, girl, girl, girl, girl
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That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why (special to, to, to)
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why (special to you girl)
In these lyrics, Culture expresses the idea that there is a special someone for everyone. It takes someone who is also special and unique to appreciate and cherish another person's individuality. The singer feels that he is special to his girlfriend because she sees and recognizes his uniqueness, which makes him feel valued and loved.
The repetition of the phrase "that's why" emphasizes the importance of mutual appreciation and understanding in a relationship. The phrase represents the singer's satisfaction and gratitude for having found someone who recognizes his worth.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of contentment and fulfillment in a relationship built on mutual respect and appreciation for each other's unique characteristics.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes someone special
Being special is a unique quality that not everyone possess.
To be special too
Being special is not a quality that can be taught, but must be innate.
That's why, that's why
This is a repetition to emphasize the point that it takes someone who is equally special to understand and appreciate another's unique qualities.
I'm special to you, girl
The artist recognizes that the girl they are addressing appreciates their special qualities and vice versa.
Special to, to, to
This is a repetition of the idea that the artist is special to the girl and is emphasizing this point.
Special to you, girl
The singer is emphasizing the point that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
This is again an emphasis on the fact that it takes special people to understand and appreciate each other.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
The repetition continues to drive home the point that mutual understanding and appreciation between special people is crucial.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
This is again an emphasis on the fact that it takes special people to understand and appreciate each other.
Special to you, girl
The artist is again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
This is once again an emphasis on the importance of mutual understanding and appreciation between special people.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
The repetition continues to drive home the point that mutual understanding and appreciation between special people is crucial.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
This is again an emphasis on the fact that it takes special people to understand and appreciate each other.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why
The repetition continues to drive home the point that mutual understanding and appreciation between special people is crucial.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's
This is another repetition to emphasize the importance of mutual understanding and appreciation between special people.
It takes someone special
The song circles back to the original idea that being special is a unique quality that not everyone possesses.
To be special too
This again emphasizes that being special is innate and cannot be taught.
I'm special to you, girl, girl, girl, girl
The singer repeats that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
This is again a repetition to emphasize that the singer is special to the girl.
Special to you girl
The artist is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
This is another repetition to emphasize that the artist is special to the girl.
Special to you girl
The artist is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
This continues the repetition to emphasize how special the singer is to the girl.
Special to you girl
The artist is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
This again emphasizes how special the singer is to the girl.
Special to you girl
The singer is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
The repetition continues to emphasize the singer's specialness to the girl.
Special to you girl
The artist is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
The repetition continues to emphasize the artist's specialness to the girl.
Special to you girl
The singer is once again emphasizing that they are special to the girl they are addressing.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why (special to, to, to)
This is a repetition to emphasize the importance of understanding and appreciating each other's specialness.
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why (special to you girl)
This repetition emphasizes that the artist is special to the girl they are addressing.
Special to, to, to
The final repetition emphasizes the artist's specialness to the girl.
Special to you girl
The final line again emphasizes that the artist is special to the girl they are addressing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lukas Ruiz
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Yeah, yeah (yeah), yeah, yeah
Superstars, superstars, superstars out (hey)
Brand new cars (skrrt, yeah), we buy the bar now (woo)
Swang doors now (skrrt), fuck on hoes now (smash)
Tats and golds, uh (tats), rock the shows, uh (yeah)
Big bank rolls (cash, woo), now she go, uh (go)
For the team, uh (woo), now she wet, don't ski, uh (splash)
Thinkin' 'bout postin' her on the 'gram, and delete her (delete it)
Whole gang in the field, we don't do bleachers, uh
[Verse 1: Quavo]
Pockets lettuce, uh
Bitch, don't think I'm ready, uh uh
You got that swag (drip)
You got that sauce then sell it, uh uh
Free my niggas, cash 'em out we bailin' (free)
Saw my teacher, I was the same student, failin' (me)
Now I got a lawyer, straight cash, no settlement (settlement, yeah)
I'm out my element (element), out my, out my element (woo, yeah)
My niggas the same, don't need no clout, no fame (no clout, no clout)
Bought the gang (yeah), all brand new chains (ice, ice)
Swerve the lane (yeah), call the group "the gang" (gang, gang)
Whip that thing (whip it), then she give me brain (ooh, yeah)
Them boys fool you tryna do it, bring the toolies out (try and do it)
Niggas don't want no smoke, they pull up with they coochies out
It's times three, it's times three, that's how it goes (three-way, yeah)
Park a million dollars at the bando (skrrt, skrrt)
We gon' make 'em eat that dope until we go (eat it up, eat it up)
Rich niggas straight to the top floor (top)
On more PJs than Pablo (PJs)
Wrist like water, go to Cabo (splash)
Cash in the walls, hollow (cash)
Your money too small, micro (woo)
Huncho on the call, gotta reload (burrrr, reload)
[Chorus: Quavo]
Yeah (yeah), yeah, yeah (yeah)
Yeah, yeah (yeah), yeah, yeah
Superstars, superstars, superstars out (hey)
Brand new cars (skrrt), we buy the bar now (woo)
Swang doors now (skrrt), fuck on hoes now (smash)
Tats and golds, uh (tats), rock the shows, uh (yeah)
Big bank rolls (cash), now she go, uh (go)
For the team, uh (woo), now she wet, don't ski, uh (splash)
Thinkin' 'bout postin' her on the 'gram, and delete her (delete it)
Whole gang in the field, we don't do bleachers (gang)
Thinkin' 'bout postin' her on the 'gram, and delete her (delete it)
Whole gang in the field, we don't do bleachers (uh, yeah)
@ChrisMonroeSTL
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@babygirl3615
Migo's Never Disappoint 🔥🔥🔥🔊
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They need to drop another album 💯🔥
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I woke up around 1 in the morning and bought the whole album
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@diesel2568
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