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)
Behold the Land
Culture Lyrics
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On de land
Come before a ya father
With singing...
For we were brought here in captivity.rastaman! bound in link and chains
And we worked as slaves and theu slashed us hard
Amasagana plz set us free
Let us behold theland whre we belong
For jah himself shall set us free.free from all pain and misery
For we were brought here in captivity rastaman bound in link and chains and we worked as slaves
And they lashed us hard Amasagana plz set us free let us behold the land whre we belong
Ahaaahaaaah ahaahaaa mhhnhhye ahaaaahaaa
“Behold the Land” by Culture is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to the experiences of black people who were enslaved and forced to work on foreign lands. The song features a call for worship and for the people to come before Jah (God) and make a joyful noise. It is a rallying cry for the liberation of the black community from the bondage of slavery and an invitation to behold the land that they belong to.
The lyrics speak about the harsh realities of slavery, where black people were bound in chains and worked as slaves. The language used is symbolic and powerful, emphasizing the pain and suffering of the enslaved: "they lashed us hard". The imagery used in the song is evocative and emotional, encouraging listeners to feel the impact of these experiences.
The song also speaks to the hope and the belief of the Rastafari movement that Jah will set them free from all pain and misery. This movement, which originated in Jamaica in the 1930s, is based on a belief that Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, is the messiah. The song references Rastafari through the use of language such as "Rastaman" and "Amasagana", which means "give thanks" in the Ethiopian language Amharic.
Line by Line Meaning
Make a joyful noise on to jah... ahaaa
Let us praise and worship God joyfully.
On de land
On this earth.
Come before a ya father
Approach God with reverence as a child would to their father.
With singing...
Express our worship through singing.
For we were brought here in captivity. rastaman! bound in link and chains
Acknowledge the history of slavery and oppression experienced by our ancestors.
And we worked as slaves and they slashed us hard
Our ancestors were subjected to brutal physical labor and punishment.
Amasagana plz set us free
Pray for deliverance from the effects of slavery and oppression.
Let us behold the land whre we belong
Express our hope and desire to connect with our ancestral land.
For set i self becourse of evil does niether you be annoint... ahaahaa
Acknowledge that personal actions have consequences and strive to do what is right.
For jah himself shall set us free.free from all pain and misery
Believe in the power of God to bring freedom and relief from suffering.
Ahaaahaaaah ahaahaaa mhhnhhye ahaaaahaaa
Express our worship through spontaneous sounds and expressions of joy.
Writer(s): Joseph Hill, Roy Dayes, Albert Walker
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@selasieahal8689
Culture, Joseph Haile is one of the Greatest Reggae artists. His songs are real Biblical words.....Psalm 100 is being preached right here🙌🙌🙌
Continue resting well Joseph. Always a Hero ✌✌
@uranderson
Love this song. I thought the version on the best of Studio One was the best, but this might be better.
@mlodzin90
One of my favorities! Beautiful, so good vibrations... Irie!
@joeyeatsasmr4322
I love culture my first memories of hearing them for the 1st time was in st lucia on holiday in 2003 I'd wake up and a local had it on his portable cassette player and i loved it ever since been playing their music
@antoniusdesir5585
Trust me culture is very popular in st Lucia. Been listening to them all my life even now with his son. True legend
@samuelmathandzima6619
Great man may his soul rest in peace
@mamadoukouyate5915
So many tears! RIP Joe ,Zion keeper!
@letsogileserurubele7784
Culture the preacher!
@rolandohaeri7170
Culture is a messenger of God and gift to humanity. He quickly brings you to that state of mind where you feel strong and loved and humane and positive.
@moussacamara3677
Nice Song😍