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)
Mr. Sluggard
Culture Lyrics
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Me did ah chat to you
Sit down everyday lazy
Like you ah park bench
You think ah so
So tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each day and night
Tell me where you get your bread each time
Have you ever worked a fork lift
Hustling day and night on the wharf
Have you ever worked a taxi
Sleeping on the street side all night long
To find some food
So tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time you lift your knife and fork
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time
To work in the radio station
It's not easy at all
Did you check out Sister Mary
Selling with her basket in Carnation market
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time you eat ah belly full
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time
Have you every work in ah coal pit
Burning fire coal for the nation to cook
I saw you all day long in the streets
Something on the sidewalk you a look
So tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time you eat
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time
You want the prettiest bootie
The new jeans cannot pass
And as you see a pretty car on the wharf
About it you start to talk
Still have ambition though
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
Tell me where you get your bread each time
Did you ever push a hand cart
Full of farmers goods
Crossing the street between truck and cars
Blowing four inches across death's face
The song "Mr. Sluggard" by Culture is a critique of lazy and entitled individuals who expect their basic needs to be met without putting in the necessary effort. The chorus repeatedly asks Mr. Sluggard where he gets his bread, highlighting the idea that every person must work hard to earn their keep. The lyrics describe various types of manual labor, including working with a forklift, driving a taxi, selling goods in the market, and pushing a handcart. The song paints a picture of Jamaica’s working class and highlights the struggles of those who must work hard for their bread, yet are often overlooked and underappreciated.
The first verse calls out Mr. Sluggard for being lazy and sitting on a park bench all day. The second verse questions whether Mr. Sluggard has ever done any hard labor, including working with a forklift or driving a taxi. The third verse suggests that even jobs like working in a radio station or selling goods in a market are not easy. The final verse asks if Mr. Sluggard has ever pushed a handcart full of goods, putting his life at risk to make a living.
Overall, the song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to see the value in hard work and to appreciate those who work hard every day to make ends meet.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to justice Mr. Sluggard
I want you to face accountability for your actions, Mr. Sluggard.
Me did ah chat to you
I have spoken to you before.
Sit down everyday lazy
You are always sitting idly by.
Like you ah park bench
You are as immovable as a park bench.
You think ah so
You seem to believe that is acceptable behavior.
Tell me where you get your bread Mr. Sluggard
I want to know how you provide for yourself, Mr. Sluggard.
Tell me where you get your bread each day and night
Tell me how you put food on your table every day and night.
Have you ever worked a fork lift
Have you ever worked physically demanding jobs like operating a fork lift?
Hustling day and night on the wharf
Working hard during the day and night in a port area.
Have you ever worked a taxi
Have you ever worked as a taxi driver?
Sleeping on the street side all night long
Sleeping outside on the roadside throughout the night.
To find some food
Just to earn enough money to get food.
Tell me where you get your bread each time you lift your knife and fork
Tell me where you get your bread each time you eat a meal.
To work in the radio station
Working at a radio station is not an easy feat.
Did you check out Sister Mary
Have you seen Sister Mary at work?
Selling with her basket in Carnation market
Selling items from her basket at the Carnation market.
Tell me where you get your bread each time you eat ah belly full
Tell me where you get your bread every time you eat until you're full.
Have you ever work in ah coal pit
Have you ever worked in a coal mine?
Burning fire coal for the nation to cook
Burning coal to supply the nation with a means to cook food.
I saw you all day long in the streets
I saw you in the streets all day long.
Something on the sidewalk you a look
You were fixated on something lying on the sidewalk.
You want the prettiest bootie
You only want the most attractive material things.
The new jeans cannot pass
You must have the latest jeans.
And as you see a pretty car on the wharf
You admire attractive cars on the port.
About it you start to talk
You start to talk about these cars you admire.
Still have ambition though
You still have a desire to achieve.
Did you ever push a hand cart
Did you ever have a job that involved pushing a hand cart?
Full of farmers goods
Carrying farmers' supplies in the cart.
Crossing the street between truck and cars
Crossing the street amid heavy truck and car traffic.
Blowing four inches across death's face
Narrowly avoiding danger by only a few inches.
Contributed by Matthew K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nixonnguni3166
Mr Joseph Hill was a fearless frank man who never ever compromised with the wicked man.RIP😢🙏🙏🙏!!!
@ernestmensah2083
Forever song. Rest well, legend CULTURE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@karhander
heard this song from a local at a bus stop in the Seychelles, what a vibe, great memories
@onasiszm66
Each time you lift a knife and fork. Tell me where you get your bread mr Sluggard. Listening from Zambia 🇿🇲Africa 2018
@conradtarus4510
much love from Kenya
@michaelayekoosmith8491
My favorite at all times fire love the trombone
@panda4413
Sundays at dominos reggae beach bar in the smiling coast of Africa, Gambia 🇬🇲 blesssssss
@peterbausi7392
Songs for the blessed continent.Jah Love.Others are jealousy of us.Joseph Hill,the great.rip.
@konandeniskoffi7007
The power man of reggae, may God receive you
@user-yb2mu7di3x
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Respect brother has a good morning 😢