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)
How Did I Stray-------
Culture Lyrics
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Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Tell I how did I stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Tell I how did i stray
My father's house abundant bread and I am starving here everyday
Tell I how did i stray
At the time when they forward the proposal to you I know it was by force but you were gilly gay
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Tell I how did I stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Tell I how did I stray
Hey mama mama mama Africa wooo
Hey mama mama mama Africa wooo
Twenty one thousand miles away from home and you bring me here and treat me here like a bloat
Tell I how did i stray
If you were the stranger and I was the host I will not treat you like that ei.
Tell I how did i stray
Weigh your justice and weigh go freedom and see how you treat I inna apartheid system
Tell I how did I stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Tell I how did I stray
We want to know about this
I leave Africa behind my knowledge and live accidentally
Tell I how did i stray
You used me you refused me and then you turn and abused me
Tell I how did i stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
I want to know
Tell I how did I stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
I want to know
Tell I how did I stray
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
I want to know
Tell I how did I stray
Long long time I no see you mama Africa
Where are you
Tell I how did I stray
The song "How Did I Stray" by Culture is about the struggles of a man who has been brought to a foreign land to work. He wonders how he strayed so far from his home in Africa and how he ended up in such a difficult situation. The song starts with the singer calling out to his mother, asking her for mercy and guidance, as he seeks answers to his questions. He wonders how he ended up in a place where he is hungry and unable to provide for himself, even though he came from a place where his father's house had abundant bread.
The lyrics indicate that the singer was brought to this foreign land against his will and was forced to work there. He questions why the people who brought him here treated him so poorly and wonders how he would have been treated if he had been the host instead of the stranger. He also discusses the injustice of the apartheid system and how it is affecting him in this foreign land. As the song continues, he pleads with his mother Africa to help him understand how he got to this point and why he feels so lost.
Overall, "How Did I Stray" is a powerful protest song that addresses issues of exploitation and oppression. The singer's use of his mother's name suggests that he seeks comfort and guidance from his cultural roots and traditions, which have been taken from him. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has felt lost or displaced in their journey through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama mama mama woooo ee
Addressing the motherly figure for mercy and help
Gee you mercy mama mama mama
Expressing gratitude to the motherly figure for mercy and help
Tell I how did I stray
Asking how and why did they end up in their current undesirable situation
My father's house abundant bread and I am starving here everyday
Comparing their current life with that of their father's prosperous life
At the time when they forward the proposal to you I know it was by force but you were gilly gay
Describing a situation where someone was forced to accept something they didn't want or like
Hey mama mama mama Africa wooo
Calling out to mother Africa for help and guidance
Twenty one thousand miles away from home and you bring me here and treat me here like a bloat
Expressing dissatisfaction with the treatment received as a foreigner or immigrant in a new place
If you were the stranger and I was the host I will not treat you like that ei.
Highlighting the lack of hospitality and kindness received in a new place
Weigh your justice and weigh go freedom and see how you treat I inna apartheid system
Challenging the system of apartheid and questioning the fairness and justice of their treatment
I leave Africa behind my knowledge and live accidentally
Reflecting on the journey taken and how it led to a less desirable outcome
You used me you refused me and then you turn and abused me
Expressing hurt and betrayal after being used, refused and abused by someone
I want to know
Expressing a strong desire to understand and find answers to their situation
Long long time I no see you mama Africa
Expressing longing and nostalgia for their homeland and cultural roots
Where are you
Expressing a feeling of disconnection and loss of identity
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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