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)
Mind Who You Beg For Help
Culture Lyrics
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In this time
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Chant it out and say
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Can't you hear that?
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Yeah
If you beg your neighbour bail and you ask to take it to you
Don't even like to see you stretch your neck
Across the fences, begging a little salt
And when Babylon deh my friend
All your disgraces are all gone out on the street, so
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
It's medicine talk I say
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
It's dangerous now
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Want me tell you something
Yeah
Wanna tell you something
Once there was a cCricket and there was a set of Ants
The Cricket loved to play, his fiddle in summertime and sing
And then it start to rain, Cricket run to the Ants
And say, "Ants, may I have some food"
Ant say, "Cricket, where were you during summer and spring"
He say, "Ant, I was playing, my romantic fiddle and songs"
He say, "Cricket, now won't you listen to me
Won't you go back and play your fiddle and sing so man"
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Have your own things
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Jah Jah know it all
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Begging alone can't do
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Jah Rastafari see it all
(.)
It's a serious thing!
Be not like the foolish virgins
Who took oil in their lamps
Yet none in there lousy vessels
And decide to trod to Canaan land
And when their oils gone out
They turn to the wise virgin and say
May I have some of your oil
To throw in my lamp to meet the bridegroom
Wise one say to them say
Go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourself
And when they turn back they were all gone out late
And could never ever, ever see the bridegroom at all
So mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
His clothes stuck in a bracket
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Mek water can boil, come skin
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Beggy beggy licky lick him
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Mind begging too much, they take liberty a you.
The song "Mind Who You Beg for Help" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying too heavily on others for help. The lyrics suggest that one should be cautious when seeking assistance, as those who offer help may have ulterior motives or may take advantage of the person in need. The song warns listeners to be independent and not to rely too heavily on others, as begging can lead to a loss of dignity and self-respect.
The first verse of the song is a general warning to be careful when seeking help. The second verse tells the story of a cricket who begs the ants for food. The ants ask the cricket where he was during the summer and spring and when he replies that he was playing his fiddle and singing, the ants tell him to continue doing so and not to beg for their help. The third verse cautions listeners not to be like the foolish virgins who did not prepare for the bridegroom's arrival, and instead encourage them to be self-reliant.
Overall, the song's message is clear: don't beg for help, be independent, and be careful whom you trust. It's a powerful message that speaks to the human condition and the desire for independence, as well as the dangers of relying too heavily on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Be cautious of those you turn to for assistance
In this time
Currently
Chant it out and say
Repeat it and recite it
Can't you hear that?
Are you not listening?
If you beg your neighbour bail and you ask to take it to you
If you borrow something from your neighbor
Don't even like to see you stretch your neck
Don't rely too much on others
Across the fences, begging a little salt
Asking for small or simple favors
And when Babylon deh my friend
During difficult times
All your disgraces are all gone out on the street, so
Your personal problems are exposed
It's medicine talk I say
This is some helpful advice
It's dangerous now
It's risky
Want me tell you something
Let me give you some insight
Once there was a Cricket and there was a set of Ants
There was a story about a cricket and a group of ants
Mind who you run to, brother fe go beg for help
Be careful who you ask for help
Have your own things
Be self-sufficient
Jah Jah know it all
God knows everything
Begging alone can't do
Reliance on begging is not enough
Jah Rastafari see it all
God sees everything
It's a serious thing!
This is not a joke!
Be not like the foolish virgins
Do not be foolish like the virgins in the story
Who took oil in their lamps
Who prepared only a small amount
Yet none in there lousy vessels
Had no reserves
And decide to trod to Canaan land
And attempted a long journey without sufficient supplies
And when their oils gone out
When their supplies ran out
They turn to the wise virgin and say
They asked the wise one for help
May I have some of your oil
Can you share some of your resources?
To throw in my lamp to meet the bridegroom
To use to impress others
Wise one say to them say
The wise one advised them
Go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourself
To go and purchase what they need themselves
And when they turn back they were all gone out late
They missed their opportunity
And could never ever, ever see the bridegroom at all
They could not meet the expectations of others
His clothes stuck in a bracket
He can't even dress appropriately
Mek water can boil, come skin
Make water boil till it evaporates
Beggy beggy licky lick him
Begging excessively
Mind begging too much, they take liberty a you.
Begging can cause you to lose respect and freedom
Writer(s): Joseph Constantine Hill
Contributed by Alexis Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mvikeli
on Forward To Africa
Children of Israel wan go home now
Come on now brothers and sisters
Run a come come hear what I have to say
Listen and I will tell you
Brother what's the talk of the town today
For in every corner fact you real walk
You will see a group of people talk
They are not sky logging
They are only talking about Ithiopia
Some say they want to leave the rest of the world
And now forward to Africa
Some talk about Ithiopia and while the others Liberia
But no matter where
The rasta do not care
I know I must to be there to get I share
Of all those riches and delicious dishes of the Ithiopia
Sing triumphant song let me hear you
I I I I I I I
Children of Israel say
Oh yeah
And tho what a glorious morning
Brother when we land at Ithiopia shore
Our sorrows would all be over
And there Jah people will weep no more
It is a land of liberty where milk corn and wine are awaiting us
With my sickness I and I will be a witness of the Ithiopia
Hear the other thing again wey I no like
You could take away the world and its vanity
The Rastarman don't care or kick about that
Ya hear this
Just take I forward to Ithiopia
Make I come out cog and live in spot
But if you lazy you will surely die
For there you cannot thief nor beg or no lie
It takes behavior just to be a savior of the Ithiopia
Shout the triumphant new song say
I I I I I I I
Babylon wall a crumple
I can smell the smell of victory
High service
on Natty Dread Naw Run
I will not run away even if my enemies come
I will not run away
They are as good as gone
I welcome them to come
Listen to what I am saying
They have come to haunt me like parasites
They have come to hurt me like parachucks
Repeat after me
We will succeed with fortune on our side
Be strong and confront the oppressors
Samson was a legendary figure
He never backed down
He emerged victorious despite the odds
He defeated the Philistines multiple times
This is a historical fact
Do not be scared
Another historical event
He defeated Goliath with just a sling and a stone
The enemy has many guns
They have advanced technology on their side
David was never afraid
Despite their weapons
We will inform them
They are already defeated
I will not run away despite their weapons
I will confront them head-on
This is a message from Jah (God)
Despite everything
Natty dread nah run for dem a license gun
dawu
on Capture Rasta
I am happy
dawu
on Slice Of Mount Zion
truth
Lionel Blinkston
on Behold
What's the meaning of they are races Jesu's, races Jesu's of god, and thats the distruction of poor blackman
Romeo addai
on Where The Tree Falls
Rip Joseph hill
Da Mike
on Praise Him
this lyrics do not really match with this track, well I can not be able to provide my own lyrics because Am a lost sheep too
Nathanael Martey
on Do Something For Yourself
Culture we love his braveness
Rasta Oteng Kobby
on Going Home
I need Going home lyrics...I love Kwame Joseph Hill Culture
Ra’s Israel
on Humble African
Culture we are going home to the promise land, from Iran to Israel, from Israel to Egypt, from Egypt to Sudan , from Sudan to Mali , fighting wars and taking the Kingdom as Ghana empire to the promise land which was Gold Coast today Ghana.