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)
Black
Culture Lyrics
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Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Fortunes find you
Cross out every emotion
Standing right behind
Somebody else's life
Cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
I believe that
Nothing could come between us
Magic potions
Won't you save them for dreamers?
Somebody else's life cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
I'll love you again
But you must be mine
Black money
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
Fortunes find you
Cross out every emotion
Standing right behind
A shadow of devotion
Somebody else's life
Cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
I'll love you again
But you must be mine
Black money
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
"Black Money," by Culture Club, discusses a person's obsession with money and the negative impact it has on their life. The song is a rhythmic blend of reggae and pop that includes background vocals, harmonies, and Boy George's signature voice. The repeated questioning of "Do you deal in black money?" implies a darker meaning to the lyrics, with the reference to "black money" being understood as a term for undisclosed or dirty money.
The song's opening lyrics, "Fortunes find you/Cross out every emotion/Standing right behind a shadow of devotion," suggest that the lead character has chosen to prioritize money over their emotional well-being. The lyrics about "somebody else's life cannot be mine" mean that the character has given up on living their life to chase money. Despite this, they still long for love and affection from others, but their riches, represented by "black money," are a trap that prevents them from finding true happiness.
The repetition of "Give me some love/But don't waste my time/Black Money/I'll love you again/But you must be mine" suggests the character is aware of the toxicity of their obsession with money but is still unable to break free from it. Ultimately, the song reflects a criticism of a materialistic lifestyle at the expense of genuine human connection and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you deal in black money?
Are you involved in illegal financial activities?
Fortunes find you
You attract wealth and success.
Cross out every emotion
Suppress your feelings and emotions.
Standing right behind
Always close by and following you.
A shadow of devotion
A constant and strong commitment.
Somebody else's life
You cannot live someone else's life.
Cannot be mine
You must live your own life and not try to live someone else's.
But when you love someone
When you are in love with someone.
And they don't love you in return
When the person you love does not reciprocate your feelings.
You've got money to burn
You have excessive wealth at your disposal.
I believe that
It is my belief that.
Nothing could come between us
Nothing can harm our relationship.
Magic potions
False promises and unrealistic expectations.
Won't you save them for dreamers?
Do not waste these promises on people who are not grounded in reality.
Give me some love
Show me affection and care.
But don't waste my time
Do not lead me on if you do not have genuine feelings for me.
I'll love you again
I will fall in love with you again.
But you must be mine
But you must commit to being in a relationship with me.
Black money
Illegally obtained financial gain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL CRAIG, ROY HAY, JON MOSS, GEORGE O'DOWD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danagrey3534
Tracy I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son! My heart goes out to you! I lost my 6 yr old son along with his mother in a car accident back in 1999. Unless you experience as we have, no one can understand the pain, hurt and sadness of a parent having to bury your child and saying goodbye. While my heart will forever bear the scar, I have been blessed to meet and marry the most amazing woman I know and she is from Kenya.
But I hope I can offer you some hope! When I was young I went to church with a girl and she was cool. She was seperated at birth as her grandmother didn't like her father on her mother's side. Little did I know that after losing my son and his mother and moving to Georgia for a few years that I would come back and get a local job where I began to date my boss' daughter. It took a bit, and after a few years, I learned from my second wife and her father of the painful story of giving up her sister at birth, though I didn't know it was the girl I went to church with as a kid. Things didn't work out for us marriage wise, but her parents treated my like their own kid. I was the son they always wanted but never had! Despite the separation, we have stayed close and my second wife and I are like brother and sister, having known each other for 36 yrs now.
Even after we split up, I still helped her try to find her older sister who was given up at birth. Little did we know her biologically sister was trying to find her as well. Ironically, my ex's friend was best friends with her older sister and the two of them attended her high school graduation before her and I started to date. Some 35 yrs had gone by and I got a shocking call from my exes parents that a girl had just showed up pure she that they were her biological parents!
I went there to my ex's parents, along with my ex to finally meet her long lost sister. Indeed she was! there has been a lot of catching up over the past 8 years and it still blows us away of how God works! Here I knew here sister the whole time when I was a kid and what are the chances that I would come back from Georgia, work for her dad, date and marry his daugher and despite things didn't work out for us, we have become best friends like brother and sister, and we found her long lost sister when we were ready to give up hope!
I know my son is with me and guide me. I'm sure your son is never far from you! There is a lot more details I can give you about my story.... things that happened that I (we) just cannot explain! But at times I would get a weird feeling that would cause me to pay attention to things i would have normally over looked. I can only hope and pray that this happens for you and you are able to solve your son's murder.
But let me end with this Tracy. I had a best friend from 2nd grade. We were tight and you did see one without the other. After high school, and working for my ex's father for about 6-7 yrs. I started my own business. My friend was jealous and was part of the reason my ex and I split up. My so-called best friend was trying behind my back to try to split us up so he could start dating her and take over my business. God wasn't having it! He and I parted ways and he done a lot of evil things. One day at my brother's I had an out of body experience and I'm pretty sure I met God! This old man, I could not see his face and he scorned me for not listening to him when I had those weird gut feelings. I had a chance to ask him.... will those who wronged me, will you make it right and give me justice? He said YES! Years later Tracy, my mother was in rehab for a knee and hip replacement and ironically, so my my friend's mother. She asked what happen to us as we used to be so tight. I just said we kind of went our our ways. But then she informed me that her son... my former best friend had stage four cancer with only a few months to live.
Ironically, a few weeks later, I got a call from him at 5am. We talked and he just wanted me to forget the past that I could not. Though I forgave him for me. Yet I told him I have not forgotten what he did and all of the evil things he did. A couple months later, his mom contacted my mother to have her inform me that he passed from his cancer. Today I am working on a book that details all fo these wild but true events and the book will be titled... Fate or Free Will. The goal is to offer hope to people like you. from my struggles.
So Tracy, please have faith. Justice will be served for your son's murder. Maybe not in the time we want or in the fashion we think it will. But it will!
With love and may our sons rest in peace!
@damionbarrett4403
I am absolutely speechless reading your comment!!
I firmly think that some if not all these children are seeing abuse in their homes!!
And the lack of proper parenting and consequences are not being taught in the homes!!!
Children are now becoming violent to other students!!
Which has so much consequences to see how destructive this behavior has become!!
For the gentleman to walk away from the school system as a guidance counselor due to mental health concerns!!!
Speaks absolute volumes just how bad it is being an educator or counselor to these children who have no respect for anyone!!
Thst is why I personally think this country is spiritually doomed!!!
@TwistedOnyx369
I'm African-American and girl keep speaking on it! My parents raised us in educated middle class homes. I'm middle age Gen X and I don't recognize the community anymore. It's gross.🤮
@ThisBahamianGyal
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Like I said in the video, there are African-Americans who also hate what's happening and they fear speaking up and out. I know this because I talk to them, I'm friends with them. It's sad. Girl, if people don't enjoy my message, they can choose not to watch or block my channel. It's as simple as that. I'm tired of the foolishness. I live in the US and I want us, as a people, to do better and be better. End of story. Thanks again!
@ABc-nu6jb
💯It went so downhill over last 2 decades it’s beyond disg💯💯🫣
@markparham
black culture and ghetto culture are two different things do you judge all people in white culture because some are poor in live in trailer parks using illegal substances (no) remember black people are not a monolith that eat fried chicken and twerk all day degenerate behavior is not exclusive to black people or the black community if you want to talk about violence white people start wars around the world that cost billions of dollars
@markparham
@@ThisBahamianGyal black culture and ghetto culture are two different things do you judge all people in white culture because some are poor in live in trailer parks using illegal substances (no) remember black people are not a monolith that eat fried chicken and twerk all day degenerate behavior is not exclusive to black people or the black community if you want to talk about violence white people start wars around the world that cost billions of dollars
@markparham
@@ThisBahamianGyal every culture has degenerates and degenerate behvior this stuff is not exclusive to only the black community and black people (turn on the tv and look at all of the wars and destruction some white people create around the world)
@cindyduncan7049
I would say the lack of consequences of actions is one of the biggest problems facing all young communities.
@613miami
Lack of consequences and lack of role models and mentors😢
@reneedennis2011
Yup.
@tomservo4president61
Same in the white community