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" β producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbsβ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album βTwo Sevens Clashβ. 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 β 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 β 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)
Crack In New York
Culture Lyrics
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Against ganja a brand new fight began (say what)
Yet them nuh see the man with the coke in the paper
Somehow, this ting is well organized
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Don't watch me ganja, watch that
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack, Lord
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Police and soldiers and boys
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Saw another article with a youth and his mother (say so)
Mother took his little pants to the laundry to wash
Feel something quite slippery in the pocket
When she check it out, there was cocaine
She said: "Son, what are you doing with such a debris?"
No hesitation, the boy blast down the mother
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Police, soldiers and rudeboys
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack, my gosh
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Police and soldiers around the corner
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
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If you see dem faces when dem sniff the business
Look like they ain't got a moment to live
And when you take a dim view up in dem nostrils
Look like when dem drug racehorse ah Caymanas Park
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
Don't watch the ganja, watch that
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack, my gosh
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
They are so intelligent about it
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
The daughters don't even want to see their mothers
All because of the foolish crack
The sons don't even want to see their fathers
Even professional got spoiled by it too
Inna New York, dem a look fi di crack
Inna New York, dem a look fi di crack
Inna New York, dem a look fi di crack
Oh little boys, watch that
Inna New York, dem a look fi di crack
No man can stop me from smoke my ganja
Nor stop dem from sniff coke an' eat pork
Neither Rasta a stop dem from go to the rum bar
The lyrics of the song "Crack In New York" by Culture are about the pervasive drug problem in New York City, specifically with the drug crack cocaine. The song talks about the dangers of this drug and the effects it has on individuals and families. The first stanza talks about the hypocrisy of the fight against drugs, with a new fight beginning against ganja (marijuana), while the organized coke trade is still running. The rest of the song talks about the devastating effects of crack cocaine on individuals and society as a whole. The lyrics mention a mother finding cocaine in her son's pocket and being killed by him, daughters not wanting to see their mothers, and sons not wanting to see their fathers due to addiction.
The song is a social commentary on the negative effects of drugs and how it tears families apart. The lyrics showcase the dangers of crack cocaine and how it has affected the community in New York City. The song also highlights the injustice of the war on drugs and the hypocrisy of targeting certain drugs while ignoring others. Overall, "Crack In New York" is a powerful and insightful song that calls for an end to the drug epidemic in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up this morning and read the newspaper in my land
The singer starts the day by reading the news in his hometown.
Against ganja a brand new fight began (say what)
There is a new movement against marijuana.
Yet them nuh see the man with the coke in the paper
Despite this, the media still reports on cocaine use.
Somehow, this ting is well organized
The whole drug industry seems to have a level of organization and efficiency.
Inna New York, dem a run down the crack
New York is overrun by a crack cocaine epidemic.
Don't watch me ganja, watch that
People should focus on the more dangerous drug, crack, rather than marijuana.
Police and soldiers and boys
The authorities and people of all ages are involved in the drug problem.
Saw another article with a youth and his mother (say so)
The artist read about a young man and his mother in the news.
Mother took his little pants to the laundry to wash
The mother found cocaine in her son's pocket while doing laundry.
Feel something quite slippery in the pocket
The mother realizes there's something unusual in the pocket.
When she check it out, there was cocaine
The mother confirms the substance was cocaine.
She said: "Son, what are you doing with such a debris?"
The mother confronts her son about the drug.
No hesitation, the boy blast down the mother
The son violently attacked his mother without hesitation.
Police, soldiers and rudeboys
The drug problem has attracted all kinds of people including criminals.
If you see dem faces when dem sniff the business
The singer observes the disturbing facial expressions of those using cocaine.
Look like they ain't got a moment to live
Cocaine users appear to be living on the edge.
And when you take a dim view up in dem nostrils
Examining their nostrils reveals the severity of their drug use.
Look like when dem drug racehorse ah Caymanas Park
Their nostrils look like the racehorses at the Caymanas Park racecourse.
They are so intelligent about it
Drug dealers are very organized and smart about their business.
The daughters don't even want to see their mothers
Families have become estranged due to drug use.
All because of the foolish crack
The cause of this family breakdown is the destructive influence of crack cocaine.
The sons don't even want to see their fathers
Even fathers have become alienated from their families.
Even professional got spoiled by it too
Even professionals have become addicted to drugs.
Inna New York, dem a look fi di crack
People in New York are desperate to find and use crack.
Oh little boys, watch that
Young boys need to be aware of the dangers of drugs.
No man can stop me from smoke my ganja
The singer is determined to continue using marijuana despite the movement against it.
Nor stop dem from sniff coke an' eat pork
People will continue to use cocaine and consume pork, regardless of any attempts to dissuade them.
Neither Rasta a stop dem from go to the rum bar
Even the Rastafarians can't stop people from going to bars and indulging in destructive behavior.
Contributed by William H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnmuraguri1472
2024 still rocking to this big tune
@jayy_lyrics
We shall miss him forever. Am imagining generation 200yrs to come listening to Hill's songs
@jamesmathew7378
true bro you are right ti will be more than that 600 years coming
@jamesmurimi1768
culture noma sana
@lewisngunanga1734
One of the late culture's greatest hits
@amostoo4924
The massage in these song got me well.our youths nowadays,"when you view dem nostrils,,,"π’π π
@isaacamos6454
A very creative music. Well done brother Joseph.
@harrisongakure-ob7kw
Rocked way back inna ghetto Kenya Africa and still rocking October 2023
@SharifuOmary
Jah upπ₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°
@kamunyakenneth-dx8ns
Inna new yorkβ€β€β€β€