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)

Frying Pan
Culture Lyrics

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Babylon your days, are numbered...

Babylon jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
Babylon jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
Take away from the motor car, running in a trailer.
You put on your big nice suit, go wallow in a magma

You don't know what the youths of today may say

What is in their mind, neither I nor You don't know
The boys and girls of today will soon be the men and women of tomorrow

Jump out the frying pan jump in a fire
Take away from the motor car, bounce in a trailer
You put on your big white suit go wallow in a magma. Eeeeeih...
You Jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire.

You don't know what the youths of today may say
What is in their mind, neither I nor You don't know
We can't live without the riot, Yes I know

Babylon jump out the frying pan jump in a fire
Skip over the motor car, and bounce into the trailer
You Skip away from your business and meet disappointments
You let go what is in your hand, and sit in for nothing. Eeeeih...

Babylon jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
You cannot be satisfied, all the time you want more
Jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
You take away from motor car, and bounce in a trailer
You put on a big white suit, go wallow in a magma (is a Babylon)
Jump out a frying pan, jump in a fire (can't you see)
Jump out a frying pan, jump in a fire
Every time you be satisfied, you will always want more

Jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
Jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire.

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Culture's song, "Frying Pan," sets the tone for a track that urges Babylon (a term often used to refer to corrupt systems and institutions) to change its ways before it is too late. The repeated line, "Babylon jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire," is a metaphorical warning that Babylon cannot escape its problems by simply moving from one difficult situation to another. The line illustrates how corrupt systems are always going to be problematic, no matter how they try to address their issues. Instead, they should fundamentally change the way they operate.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that youth has the power to shape the future. The line, "The boys and girls of today will soon be the men and women of tomorrow," suggests that the young people of today have the potential to make significant changes in the future. The song invites everyone to reconsider their priorities and purpose to create a better future.

The overall message of this song suggests that Babylon needs to address the root causes of its problems rather than trying to escape them. The lyrics suggest that true change comes from within, and that change must be made at the heart of the system before lasting progress can be achieved.

Line by Line Meaning

Babylon your days, are numbered...
The end is near for those who oppress us

Babylon jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire
Just because you escape one bad situation doesn't mean you won't wind up in another

Take away from the motor car, running in a trailer.
Even if you downgrade from a car to a trailer, you can still make it work

You put on your big nice suit, go wallow in a magma
Dressing for success won't do you any good if you're heading towards destruction

You don't know what the youths of today may say
The future is unpredictable and we can't assume we know what's coming

What is in their mind, neither I nor You don't know
No one has a clue what the next generation is planning

The boys and girls of today will soon be the men and women of tomorrow
The current youth will eventually become the future leaders

Take away from the motor car, bounce in a trailer
Sometimes you have to make do with less

You don't know what the youths of today may say
Culture emphasizes the importance of not assuming what the next generation will do

We can't live without the riot, Yes I know
People will always stand up against oppression and injustice

Skip over the motor car, and bounce into the trailer
If you're willing to be flexible, you can still find a way to succeed

You Skip away from your business and meet disappointments
Running away from your problems won't resolve them

You let go what is in your hand, and sit in for nothing. Eeeeih...
Giving up on what you have won't lead to progress

You cannot be satisfied, all the time you want more
A life of greed and unending ambition will never bring satisfaction

Jump out the frying pan, jump in a fire (can't you see)
Culture urges us to be aware of the patterns we fall into - escaping one bad situation only to encounter another

Every time you be satisfied, you will always want more
Consuming more and more won't lead to happiness

Writer(s): JOSEPH HILL

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