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)
Love Yu Neighbour
Culture Lyrics
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I don′t mind the bad word that you speak
Nor of all the evil that you boast you can do
All I know, I will humble myself
And I will go to Zion one day soon
All I know is my share
I will do unto them - believe me when I tell you this
The things I would like them to do to me, whoa
Why you come boasting so hard at my ears?
About the couple of years you spent in jail
For thrusting your knife in your brothers arm
Some people say that you're mad
But I know you′re doing bad
All I know is my share
To love my neighbours, both far and near
I will do unto them - believe me when I tell you this
The things I would like them to do to me, whoa
Dah dah dah dah, dah dah...
All I know is my share
To love my neighbours, both far and near
I will do unto them - believe me when I tell you this
The things I would like them to do to me, whoa
I don't mind the bad words that you speak
Nor of all the evil that you boast you can do
I know the good part, of good over evil
It must been so long as, we fight along with faith, yeah
I don't mind the bad words that you speak
Nor of all the evil that you boast you can do, yeah
The powers of evil...
The song "Love Yu Neighbour" by Culture is a powerful call for unity and compassion in the face of adversity. The song addresses a fictional character who boasts about his ability to do evil and speaks bad words. The singer shows no fear or judgment towards the character, acknowledging him as a neighbor and accepting him with love.
The chorus of the song - "All I know is my share, to love my neighbors, both far and near, I will do unto them - believe me when I tell you this, the things I would like them to do to me" - emphasizes the principle of treating others as you would like to be treated. It echoes the Golden Rule, which is a universal concept of treating others with kindness and respect.
The song speaks to the power of love and unity to combat the negative forces in our lives. It reminds us that we all share the same human experience and that we should work together to create a better future for ourselves and our communities. The repetition of "I don't mind the bad words that you speak, nor of all the evil that you boast you can do" underscores this message, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding even when faced with negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind the bad word that you speak
I am unbothered by the negative language you use
Nor of all the evil that you boast you can do
I am not intimidated by your claims of malice
All I know, I will humble myself
My only certainty is my willingness to be humble
And I will go to Zion one day soon
I plan to visit a place of peace and prosperity in the near future
All I know is my share
My only obligation is
To love my neighbours, both far and near
To exhibit love towards all those who reside both near and far
I will do unto them - believe me when I tell you this
I will treat them how I wish to be treated, I assure you of this
The things I would like them to do to me, whoa
I desire to be treated in the same way that I treat others
Why you come boasting so hard at my ears?
Why do you feel the need to excessively brag in my presence?
About the couple of years you spent in jail
Regarding the time you had spent incarcerated
For thrusting your knife in your brothers arm
For using a knife to harm your own relative
Some people say that you're mad
Some individuals believe that you are insane
But I know you're doing bad
I recognize that you are engaging in immoral behavior
I know the good part, of good over evil
I understand the positive impact of choosing good over evil
It must been so long as, we fight along with faith, yeah
It has been a considerable time since we have fought with faith as our weapon
The powers of evil...
The capabilities of evil
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martinagren8784
Love this song so much
@lifemadesimple1842
This one of my favorite Joseph hills feel the same nd even sweeter everytime i listen
@zeinzeyad2159
Yes i
@alphonsewambuaakaadmiralya9769
Lion paw
@lifemadesimple1842
I dont mind the bad words that u speak or all of the evil that u bost u can do!!