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)
Down In Jamaica
Culture Lyrics
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Innocent bloodshed down here
(repeat)
No buy my hands!
But one hear the slaves, people are suffering down here
The song Down In Jamaica by Culture is a powerful commentary on the suffering and struggles of the Jamaican people. The repeated phrase "think little" suggests that people are not paying enough attention to the problems faced by those living in Jamaica. The mention of "innocent bloodshed" refers to the violence and crime that are endemic in Jamaican society, which is further emphasized by the line "no buy my hands", suggesting that the singer is not responsible for the suffering but is still acutely aware of it.
The lyrics also touch on the history of Jamaica's slave trade, with the mention of "hear the slaves". This could also be interpreted as a call to action, urging people to stand up for the rights of the Jamaican people and fight against the social inequalities and injustices that continue to plague the country.
Overall, the song Down In Jamaica is a poignant reminder that there are many issues facing the people of this beautiful Caribbean island that still require our attention and action.
Line by Line Meaning
Man! think little, think little, think little, think little
People are not thinking deeply enough about the issues present in Jamaica.
Innocent bloodshed down here
There is a significant amount of violence occurring in Jamaica, particularly against innocent individuals.
No buy my hands!
The singer is not responsible for the violence and suffering occurring in Jamaica.
But one hear the slaves, people are suffering down here
Despite the government and media's attempts to ignore or downplay the issues, people are suffering greatly in Jamaica.
Contributed by Adalyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulwangechi9660
Let's talk about down, down, down
Down a diddy down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
Let's talk about down
Down a diddy down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
Jah, I beg You send some rain down
Fine rain drops down
In Jamaica where he's from
Earth's greatest prophet was born
Down in Saint Ann's bay
He was going about
Prophesying equal rights and justice
To the nation, I know
And because about that, they took him away
And told us black man he's dead
But I weep not at all
For I know that one man
Just can't dead and bury three times
Come on, black people, it's always this
Let's talk about down, down, down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
Come a, come a, come
Let's talk about down, down, down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
For I weep not at all
For I know that one man
Just can't dead and bury three time
I know they took him away
Man, they took him away
And told us, our black man is dead
Come on, black people, it's always this
Let's talk about down, down, down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
Come a, come a, come
Let's talk about down
Come a, come a down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
History can tell about it
Down, come a, come a down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
Several books written about it
Time after time
Down, come a, come a down
Come a, come a down
Down in Jamaica where Garvey come from
@AlexDerrick_DP
+willieluncheonette
lyrics that iyah hear..
lets talk about down down down
down a diddy down
down in jamaica were Garvey come from
lets talk about down
down a diddy down
come a come a down
down in ja were garvey come from
jah i pray send some rain down
fine rain drops
down in jamaica where he from
earths greatest prophet was born down in saint ann's bay, ja
he was going about
prophesying equal rights and justice to the nation i know ..
and he talked about that (?)
they took him away
and told us black man he's dead
but i weep not at all
for i know that one man cant just dead and bury three times
lets talk about down down down
come and come a come
down in jamaica where Garvey come from
for weep not at all
for i know that one man just cant dead and bury three time
i know they took him away
man they took him away
and told us our black man is dead
come on black people
lets talk about down down down
down in jamaica were garvey come from
come a come a come
down in ja where come from
history can tell about it...
1love
@Hispritiestsunset
My late Sekuru loved this album
I could now sing the song word for word. I miss you kulu😭😭😭
@mayibongwesiphutuma5247
This is where I started listening to reggae music
@johnkimari2178
Nice song yeh
@jahalone5126
Jah please send some rain ☔️ down on me. Things doesn't seem ok but with Jah all things are possible. Keep resting well preacher man 🙏😊🔥😢🌿
@johnkimari2178
True
@timmusumba5846
I love this song by Mighty Culture led by the late Joseph Hill and this is the best version of it all..
@cameronmichaelkeys
i really think this is the single greatest and most profound reggae recording I-n-I achieved so far. deepest of all Ijahman Levi!!!!
@welcomesakhanaye2804
Never to be forgotten Jah be with u
@mjelombilinijames89
Roots reggae songs like this one, touches our very souls, reminding us about our unique existence and a true grit to rise above all Babylon odds, Joseph Hill of Culture, ladies and gentlemen, something to chew upon.
@johnkimari2178
It's true