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)

Free Again
Culture Lyrics

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Satan nation free again, O Jah, O Jah
(Free, free again), Satan nation
(Free, free again)Be cool a man, the black man want to be (free, free again)
White and Indian and tuliet, (Free, free again)
For I never know that Jah never make some of his people to be born
Jah never make some from wood nor stone
and the others from mud and flesh and blood you know, Don't think so.
(Free, free again), Do Jah set aside

(Free, free again), Rastaman roll on
All nation want to be free
For I never know, that Jah never make some of his people to be born
Jah never make some from wood nor stone
And the rest from plastic and rubber and holer
You know
(Free, free again) Everyman about life
(Free, free again), Whether his' rich or poor
(Free, free again), set him oh Jah, let the handkerchief fed on the negative flows
Free, free again
Everything is coming to an end, Don't you do no one nothing too wrong, but just like blood sister and brother now
Not everyone can be free

Free herself, the tree yeh
Ayooh yeh Jah love

Overall Meaning

The song Free Again by Culture is a powerful anthem that calls for freedom for all people, regardless of their race, color or origin. The song highlights the oppression of the black man, represented symbolically as the "Satan nation", and the longing for freedom to be free again. The song also examines the idea of why Jah, the Rastafarian God, would make some people from different materials, such as wood, stone, mud, flesh and blood, and plastic and rubber. The lyrics suggest that Jah created all people equally and without regard to their material origins, and so freedom should be universal and not reserved for any particular group.

The first verse of the song begins with the repeated phrase, "Satan nation free again, O Jah, O Jah", which suggests that the black man is trapped or oppressed by their current situation. The line "be cool a man, the black man wants to be white and Indian and tuliet" emphasizes that the black man desires to be free from their oppression and to have the same opportunities and freedoms as others. The bridge of the song emphasizes the idea that all people deserve to be free, regardless of their race or origin. The song concludes with the plea to Jah to set every man free and to not let the negative flows control their lives.

The song is not only a call for freedom, but also an expression of the Rastafarian philosophy of unity and equality. Culture was part of the Rastafari movement in Jamaica, which was centered on the belief in the divinity of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, and the rejection of Jamaican societal norms and values. The song was released in 1977 on the album Two Sevens Clash and became a popular reggae anthem that spoke to the social and cultural issues faced by the Jamaican people.

Line by Line Meaning

Satan nation free again, O Jah, O Jah
The evil and oppressive forces that have been holding down society have been set free again, and we call out to Jah (God) for help.

(Free, free again), Satan nation
The oppressors have been set free again and are wielding their power over society.

(Free, free again) Be cool a man, the black man want to be
The black man wants to be free from oppression and discrimination, and we encourage everyone to stay calm and collected during this struggle for freedom.

White and Indian and tuliet, (Free, free again)
All races, including white, Indian, and mixed-race individuals, want to be free from oppression and tyranny.

For I never know that Jah never make some of his people to be born
God did not create some people to be oppressed or mistreated, and everyone deserves equal treatment and freedom.

Jah never make some from wood nor stone and the others from mud and flesh and blood you know, Don't think so.
God did not create people out of different materials or designate them for different levels of treatment; this is not how the world works.

(Free, free again) Do Jah set aside
God did not set aside any particular group of people for oppression or unfair treatment.

(Free, free again) Rastaman roll on
We encourage people to keep fighting for freedom and justice, even in the face of adversity.

All nation want to be free
Every nation and group of people desires to be free from oppression and tyranny.

And the rest from plastic and rubber and holer You know
God did not create people out of materials like plastic or rubber, nor did he designate some for unfair treatment.

(Free, free again) Everyman about life
Every individual deserves to be free and have a life free of oppression and discrimination.

(Free, free again), Whether his' rich or poor
Regardless of one's wealth, every individual deserves to be free and have their human rights respected.

(Free, free again), set him oh Jah, let the handkerchief fed on the negative flows
God, please help us all be free from negativity and oppression and let us move forward positively.

Free, free again
Freedom is what we all desire and deserve, and we want to be free again.

Everything is coming to an end, Don't you do no one nothing too wrong, but just like blood sister and brother now
The end is near and we encourage everyone to treat each other as family and not wrong each other but support each other like family.

Not everyone can be free
Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to achieve true freedom from oppression and injustice.

Free herself, the tree yeh
We can only achieve true freedom as a society if we work together and take care of our environment and the world around us.

Ayooh yeh Jah love
We express our love and gratitude towards God for his help and guidance during this time of struggle for freedom and justice.

Writer(s): Lloyd Syl Dayes, Roy Dayes, Joseph Constantine Hill, Albert George Walker, Lloyd Dayes Copyright: Back 2 Da Future Music, BMG Vm Music Ltd., Measurable Music LLC O.B.O. Push Music Jamaica

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