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)
Blood In A Babylon
Culture Lyrics
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Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
I a here
The sun will stop from shining
The grass will stop from growing
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, I ah
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, when?
This time, no other time
This time, I'm not waiting any longer
This time, and whoa the youths are crying out
This time
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon (blood)
This time, no other time
This time, whoa the youths are crying out
This time, Lord we want to come over
This time, 3000 years we′ve been waiting
This time, way down inna Babylon
Say Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, whoa the youths are crying out
This time
We are burning an illusion, this time
Whoa, we want to come over
This time
Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, whoa, the youths are crying out
This time, seven year old and older are crying out
This time, hear weh dem say
Babylon, it′s your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, writing 79 thousand of times
Going out and suffering it for
This time, for
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, I ah
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, when
This time, no other time
This time, we want to come over
This time, Jah help us getting over in this time
This time, whoa oh
This time, it′s sufferers time
Sufferers time to talk in this time
Rise up and stand up on your legs for rights, I say
This time...
The song "Blood In A Babylon" by Culture is a powerful call for justice and an end to the violence and oppression faced by the poor people living in Babylon (a metaphor for any oppressive system). The song highlights the burning of illusion - the idea that Babylon is a safe and just place, and the reality that it is far from it. The repetition of the phrase "burning an illusion inna Babylon" emphasizes the need to expose the truth and fight for change.
The lyrics suggest that if Babylon continues to kill Rastafarians (a religious movement that originated in Jamaica and is known for promoting peace and justice), there will be a catastrophic effect on nature. This shows the interconnectedness of all things and the impact of violence on the environment.
The song ends with a call to rise up and fight for justice. The repetition of "This time" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for action. The phrase "sufferers time to talk in this time" highlights the importance of giving a voice to those who have been oppressed and marginalized.
Overall, "Blood In A Babylon" is a powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of oppression and violence. It emphasizes the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting for justice, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn in this time for poor people′s justice, oh, yeah
This is the time when we will suffer for the sake of seeking justice for the poor.
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
We are exposing the illusions kept by the Babylon.
I a here
I am present here.
If Babylon kill one more Rastaman, I say
The sun will stop from shining
The grass will stop from growing
If one more Rastaman is killed by Babylon, nature will also stop functioning normally indicating devastation and chaos.
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
There is a lot of bloodshed happening in Babylon.
This time, no other time
This time, I'm not waiting any longer
This time, and whoa the youths are crying out
This time
We have been waiting for long enough, and this is the time when we need to act. The young people are urging us to do something now.
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Babylon is on fire with anger and revolution.
Say Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
Babylon should learn to grow and develop naturally like the grass.
This time, seven year old and older are crying out
This time, hear weh dem say
This time even the young kids are part of the movement and are demanding change in society.
This time, writing 79 thousand of times
Going out and suffering it for
This time, for
We will go through all the suffering to make our point and resort to every means possible to make a change in society.
This time, we want to come over
This time, Jah help us getting over in this time
We are optimistic about overcoming the problems and we hope Jah will help us in our quest.
This time, it′s sufferers time
Sufferers time to talk in this time
Rise up and stand up on your legs for rights, I say
This time...
It's time for the sufferers to speak up, rise and fight for their rights, and make the changes necessary to bring about a just society.
Contributed by Lauren Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Burn in this time for poor people's justice, oh yeah
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
Burning an illusion inna Babylon
I a here
If Babylon kill one more Rastaman, I say
The sun will stop from shinning
The grass will stop from growing
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, bloo,d blood inna Babylon, I ah
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, when?
This time, no other time
This time, I'm not waiting any longer
This time, and whoa the youths are crying out
This time
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon
Fire, fire, fire inna Babylon (blood)
This time, no other time
This time, whoa the youths are crying out
This time, Lord we want to come over
This time, 3000 years we've been waiting
This time, way down inna Babylon
Say Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, whoa the youths are crying out
This time
We are burning an illusion, this time
Whoa, we want to come over
This time
Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, whoa the youths are crying out
This time, seven year old and older are crying out
This time, hear weh dem say
Babylon, it's your turn
To grown on the grass
This time, no other time
This time, writing 79 thousand of times
Going out and suffering it for
This time, for
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, I ah
Blood, blood, blood inna Babylon, when
This time, no other time
This time, we want to come over
This time, Jah help us getting over in this time
This time, whoa oh
This time, it's sufferers time
Sufferers time to talk in this time
Rise up and stand up on your legs for rights, I say
This time..
@TheAfroivan
Joseph Hill on his best of songs blood in a Babylon one of the wicked Tunes
@muaideenyakubu6571
This song is bound in Jamaica in those days simply because, there says it cyan trigger civil war.
@chisangamphana2729
What can be better than this sure?
@ChiToNYc
Can't sop listening too this song... Damn, its addictive.
@henryfilip4325
ChiToNYc you are the realest
@mohamedkargbo337
Love this song
@kingkwab
Wow . like a prediction..
@GetYourSelfAbeer
What is wrong with people cursing at each other through youtube comments? It seems nowadays hating a complete stranger has become just too damn easy and that is very very sad.. Please, enjoy the music and appreciate it. Don't hate each other, UNITE!
@Usangakevi
life like ripe corn must to the scythe yield. we loved you joseph and we will love you till our time to be harvested comes. great music,people.
@user-gp7fu9wb3o
Big up with big tune