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)
Capture Rasta
Culture Lyrics
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When him sail him ship, then him come ah Jamaica
Send go tell de Queen say him come-come discover
But when mi tek a stock, there was Red Indian
Him ah boooast - say him capture Rasta
Him gone-gone boooast - say him capture Rasta
Load the ship with human cargo
Come back and start to work up the cane field
Kill out the cassava and potato
An' ah boooast - say him capture Rasta (wha' im seh?)
An' ah boooast - say him capture Rasta
The next time they see him, them send fi the barber
Say that them come fi trim up the Rasta
Trim first and then them ask question
But when me tek a stock, ah Armageddon
Dem a boooast - say dem capture Rasta
An' start to boooast - say dem capture Rasta
(Heh! Watch dis!)
When mi tek a stock him come inna the land, sir
See mi ah Negril, grandfather Rasta
With mi grey beard and mi challwah
Him mash up the kutchie and him gon' ah Campion
Gone boooast, say him capture Rasta (what a sinting!)
Gone boooast, say him capture Rasta
The first semi-aircraft gun was made by
Carlton?? was a black American
And them tek it weh and gone mek M16
Give it to black man fi shoot one another
An' a boast, say dem capture Rasta
Dem a boast, say dem capture Rasta
If ah piece of cloth, why dem call it rattan?
Dolly an' lick-shot an' water pumpy
When mi tek a stock, that's not our unity
Among the children in our community
Dem a boast, say dem capture Rasta
Dem boast, say dem capture Rasta
Some black man say them drop off ah Trinidad
The other black man drop ah Antigua
The big stake them drop ah Jamaica
Because I and I, we come fi conquer
Dem cyann't boooast - say dem capture Rasta
Dem cannot boooast - say dem capture Rasta (yuh ah hear?)
Dis ya Rastaman him nuh licky dreadlocks
Dis ya Rastaman him nuh licky licky dreadlocks
Den can't catch me wid no rice and peas and meat, sir
When me come me come, de Rasta cook him ital
Dem cyaan't boast, say dem capture Rasta
Dem cannot boast, say dem capture Rasta
The lyrics of the song "Capture Rasta" by Culture speak about the history of colonization and its impact on Jamaica and its people. The song begins by referring to Christopher Columbus, who is credited with discovering Jamaica but, in reality, the land was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island. However, Columbus returned and captured Africans forcing them into slavery, killing their crops and taking over the land.
The lyrics also refer to the common practice of colonizers boasting about capturing the local people, including Rastafarians, who became the target of ridicule and discrimination even after they had been freed from slavery. The song also touches on issues of unity and the struggle among black people to come together and build a community, despite colonization's effects.
The song concludes with a strong message of resistance and self-reliance, rejecting the stereotypes and expectations of the colonizers. The artist refuses to be caught by their traps and instead asserts their independence and pride in their culture.
Overall, "Capture Rasta" is a powerful commentary on the impact of colonization on Jamaica and its people, as well as a reminder of the importance of unity and self-determination in the face of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Christopher Columbus, him come from Spain, sir
Christopher Columbus was a Spanish explorer
When him sail him ship, then him come ah Jamaica
He sailed his ship to Jamaica
Send go tell de Queen say him come-come discover
He informed the queen that he discovered a new land
But when mi tek a stock, there was Red Indian
But upon further examination, there were Indigenous people living there already
Him ah boooast - say him capture Rasta
He bragged about capturing Rastafarians
Him gone-gone boooast - say him capture Rasta
He continued to brag about capturing Rastafarians
Afterward mi check it out, him turn back ah Africa
Later on, it was discovered that Columbus went back to Africa
Load the ship with human cargo
He loaded the ship with enslaved people
Come back and start to work up the cane field
He returned and began to work on sugar cane plantations
Kill out the cassava and potato
He destroyed crops like cassava and potato
An' ah boooast - say him capture Rasta (wha' im seh?)
And he continued to brag about capturing Rastafarians
The next time they see him, them send fi the barber
The next time they saw him, they called for a barber
Say that them come fi trim up the Rasta
They came to cut the hair of the Rastafarians
Trim first and then them ask question
They cut their hair first and asked questions later
But when me tek a stock, ah Armageddon
But when they looked deeper, it was a disaster
Dem a boooast - say dem capture Rasta
They were bragging about capturing Rastafarians
An' start to boooast - say dem capture Rasta
And they continued to brag about capturing Rastafarians
When mi tek a stock him come inna the land, sir
Upon closer inspection, Columbus arrived on the land
See mi ah Negril, grandfather Rasta
The singer identifies themselves as a Rastafarian from Negril
With mi grey beard and mi challwah
The artist has a grey beard and is wise
Him mash up the kutchie and him gon' ah Campion
Columbus destroyed their belongings and went to a new place called Campion
Gone boooast, say him capture Rasta (what a sinting!)
He's gone and is still bragging about capturing Rastafarians, which is ridiculous!
The first semi-aircraft gun was made by
The first semi-automatic rifle was made by
Carlton?? was a black American
Carlton?? was an African-American
And them tek it weh and gone mek M16
And someone took the idea and made it into the M16 rifle
Give it to black man fi shoot one another
And they gave it to black people to use to kill each other
An' a boast, say dem capture Rasta
And they are still bragging about capturing Rastafarians
Dem a boast, say dem capture Rasta
They are boasting about capturing Rastafarians
If ah piece of cloth, why dem call it rattan?
If it's just a piece of cloth, why is it given such a derogatory name?
Dolly an' lick-shot an' water pumpy
These are all terms for guns
When mi tek a stock, that's not our unity
Upon closer inspection, these terms don't represent unity within their community
Among the children in our community
These terms are affecting the children in their community
Dem a boast, say dem capture Rasta
They're bragging about capturing Rastafarians
Dem boast, say dem capture Rasta
They keep boasting about capturing Rastafarians
Some black man say them drop off ah Trinidad
Some black men say they were forcibly brought to Trinidad
The other black man drop ah Antigua
Others were brought to Antigua
The big stake them drop ah Jamaica
The largest number of enslaved people were forcibly brought to Jamaica
Because I and I, we come fi conquer
Rastafarians came to conquer oppression and reclaim their identity
Dem cyann't boooast - say dem capture Rasta
They cannot boast about capturing Rastafarians
Dem cannot boooast - say dem capture Rasta (yuh ah hear?)
They are not allowed to boast about capturing Rastafarians (do you hear me?)
Dis ya Rastaman him nuh licky dreadlocks
This Rastafarian doesn't have neat dreadlocks
Dis ya Rastaman him nuh licky licky dreadlocks
This Rastafarian doesn't have perfectly maintained dreadlocks
Den can't catch me wid no rice and peas and meat, sir
They can't fool me with plain, unseasoned food
When me come me come, de Rasta cook him ital
I come prepared, the Rastafarian will cook their vegan food
Dem cyaan't boast, say dem capture Rasta
They cannot boast about capturing Rastafarians
Dem cannot boast, say dem capture Rasta
They are not allowed to boast about capturing Rastafarians
Writer(s): Joseph Hill Copyright: Happy Valley Music O.B.O. Tafari Music/Joseph Hill
Contributed by Grayson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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