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" β producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbsβ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album βTwo Sevens Clashβ. 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 β 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 β 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)
Money Girl
Culture Lyrics
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Everywhere she see I am, she want money
Everywhere she see I am, she want money
Monday morning comes, she absent.
Tuesday morning comes she don't turn up at all.
Wednesday evening come I would eat a little fresh rice, 'cause I'm an Italist.
Thursday evening come she don't turn up at all.
What she a do here!
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Monday morning comes, she absent.
Tuesday morning comes she don't turn up at all.
Wednesday evening come out I eat a little fresh rice, 'cause I'm an Italist.
Thursday evening come she don't turn up at all.
Friday morning come when I'm about to get me pay, and when I look her foot stretch out in other way.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
She have gold 'round her ankle,
gold 'round her waist,
gold around her little neck and chest,
gold in her ears and gold in her nose,
gold 'round her head and gold 'round her eye for.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
Everywhere she see I am, she want money.
The song "Money Girl" by Culture tells a story of a woman who is only interested in a man for his money. The lyrics express the frustration of the man as he describes how she only shows up when she wants money, and is absent when it's time for work or when he doesn't have any money to give her. The repetition of the line "Everywhere she see I am, she want money" emphasizes this theme and creates a sense of desperation.
The man describes the woman's excessive materialistic desires, expressing how she is adorned in gold jewellery from head to toe. The portrayal of the woman as only interested in money and material possessions is a commentary on the negative effects of wealth and how it can affect relationships and human interaction.
Overall, the lyrics of "Money Girl" speak to the underlying issues of inequality and classism in society, especially in regards to relationships and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere she see I am, she want money
The woman in question constantly demands money from the singer whenever she sees him.
Monday morning comes, she absent.
The woman is absent on Monday mornings.
Tuesday morning comes she don't turn up at all.
The woman does not show up on Tuesday mornings.
Wednesday evening come I would eat a little fresh rice, 'cause I'm an Italist.
On Wednesday evenings, the artist enjoys a meal of fresh rice because of his Ital lifestyle.
Thursday evening come she don't turn up at all.
The woman is absent on Thursday evenings.
Friday morning come when I'm about to get me pay, and when I look her foot stretch out in other way.
On Friday mornings, just as the singer is about to receive his pay, the woman disappears in a different direction.
She have gold 'round her ankle, gold 'round her waist, gold around her little neck and chest, gold in her ears and gold in her nose, gold 'round her head and gold 'round her eye for.
The woman is adorned with gold jewelry all over her body.
Writer(s): Roy Dayes, Joseph Hill Copyright: Back 2 Da Future Music, Happy Valley Music O.B.O. Tafari Music/Joseph Hill
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Murdich
Eh eha!
Everything gone up, food gone up
Clothes gone up, gas gone up
Car rental gone up and everything gone up
For everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
She wants Ferlucci pants and buckets cap
Halter top and Clarks booty
She wants Ferlucci, she wants Clarks booty
Halter top and buckets cap
For everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Monday morning comes, she absent
Tuesday morning comes, she don't turn up at all
Wednesday evening come out, I eat a little fresh rice
'Cause I'm an italist
Thursday evening come, she don't turn up at all
Friday morning come when I'm about to get mi pay
And when I look, her foot stretch out inna the way
For everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
(..)
Monday morning comes, she absent
Tuesday morning comes, she don't turn up at all
Wednesday evening come out, I eat a little fresh rice
Because I'm an italist
Thursday evening come, she don't turn up at all
Friday morning when I'm about to get mi pay, yeah
And when I look, her foot stretch out inna the way
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
She have gold 'round her ankle, gold 'round her waist
Gold around her little neck and chest
Gold in her ears and gold in her nose
Gold 'round her headside and gold 'round her eye
For everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money
Everywhere she see Iyah, she want money..
@simbaking6338
Used to love listen this as a child in the early 80s on RJR/JBC radio...those were the days.
@gid84able
Any kenyan in the house??? Mighty culture representing most of us!
@mumbayeashata993
Gideon Maloba yesssir #Alexizzo A.K.A mumba
@babafahrikegazating9290
Gideon Maloba Mgazareee
@kamogelodarshan3159
Bad ladys
@johnkioko479
@gideonππΏππΏππΏππΏ
@jaymwass4430
Gideon Maloba tuko apa after coronaππ
@user-lk9ys4ty2d
My friend just called me, told me he broke up with his fiancee because she always want π° so that's why am here. I reminded him of this song and we had good laugh.
@kesterthomas7751
This man was ahead of his time like the Great Bob.Prophet for real speaking about some. nowadays girls
@danitofullwood755
Not necessarily ahead of time, probably in those days gas, food, light bills etc. Was like gas 5 per liter, food 100 for the month, light bill 130 for the month, and then most people could not afford the 5, the 100, the 130 and yet they raise to 15, 200, and 270.
It's a good song and we can relate to it even now but I think he was singing about his present situation