There are at least two artists that have used this name:
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)

Fight For Yu Right
Culture Lyrics

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I and I have got to wipe I weeping eye, down ina Babylon, yah!
Each and every man I say, have got a right you know,
To stand up and fight for his owner right - yes!
Each and every man I say, have got a right you know,
To stand up and fight for his owner right.
For out of I and I, cometh all nations,
For I and I and I was here way from creation.
So do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?

I will stand up, like the son of a wretch in the way,
An' a move, like a roaring lion,
To stand up for my brothers and sisters rights.
I will stand up an' fight, oh yea,
To lightning and thunder an)?)
To fight for my brothers rights, in this time,
In South Africa or anywhere.
For out of I and I, cometh all nations, hey!
For I and I and I was here way from creation.
So do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
Out of I and I, cometh all nations, I!
I and I and I was here way from creation.
So do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
I will stand up, like a roaring lion, Lord,
To fight for my sisters and brothers rights,
There in South Africa, yea!
Them fight against them,
Like the spiritual weapon I'll be there.
I will stand up, Lord,
Like the son of a wretch in the way, ah!
I will stand up, oh Lord,
I will stand up gratchnat wretch in the way,
I will stand up, like a roaring lion,
Make me tell dem now.
Like a roaring lion, hey,
I will stand up for everyone's right,
Even for the blind, hey!
I will stand up I know I'm able to defend,

Like sons of a wretch, hey,
I'll stand up for the peoples right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Culture's song "Fight For Your Right" speak to the importance of standing up for oneself and fighting for one's rights. The opening lines, "I and I have got to wipe I weeping eye, down ina Babylon, yah!" suggest a sense of despair and struggle, but this is quickly followed by a call to action. The chorus repeats the message that every individual has the right to fight for their own rights, and that this fight is a universal one that relates to all nations.

The song also speaks to the sense of a shared, collective heritage among all people, regardless of their individual backgrounds. The lines "For out of I and I, cometh all nations / For I and I and I was here way from creation" suggest that all people are interconnected and share a common origin. The metaphor of a black rose in a white garden is used to emphasize the uniqueness of individuals and the importance of celebrating diversity.

Overall, "Fight For Your Right" is an empowering song that speaks to the importance of standing up for oneself and fighting for the rights of all people. Its message is still relevant today as we continue to fight for equal rights and justice for all.

Line by Line Meaning

I and I have got to wipe I weeping eye, down ina Babylon, yah!
I need to dry my tears in Babylon

Each and every man I say, have got a right you know,
Every person has the right to stand up for their own rights

To stand up and fight for his owner right - yes!
Stand up and fight for what belongs to us

For out of I and I, cometh all nations,
All nations were created equal with the same origin

For I and I and I was here way from creation.
We have been here since the beginning of time

So do you ever see a black rose in a white garden?
Do you ever see something out of place and unique?

To stand up for my brothers and sisters rights.
Fight for the rights of our siblings

To lightning and thunder an)?))
Fight fiercely

In South Africa or anywhere.
Fight for rights globally

Out of I and I, cometh all nations, hey!
All nations are equal, originating from the same source

I will stand up, like a roaring lion, Lord,
I will fight furiously like a lion