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)
Natty Dread Taking Over
Culture Lyrics
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Fire bun deeem
Then is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
Fire bun deeem...why?
Natty dread
Taking over... shout it and tell dem Culture
Natty dread...Natty curly congo ayah
Taking over
Fire bun dem
Natty dread...can't you hear!
Taking over...once at last in Revelation time
Natty dread..
Taking over..oooh Jah... yeah
Once upon a time
We couldn't get a blight...Natty Dread
Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
Natty Dread..take it or leave it
Taking over...technically
Natty Dread..never get weary
Taking over...you take it oh
For a little while dread
Taking over...yeah
Natty Dread.. Jah choose and son of vision say
Taking over...for victory at last
Natty Dread...rise your rights and Black people say all nations
Taking over....yeh oh Jah....
The lyrics to Culture's song "Natty Dread Taking Over" speak about the rise and ascendancy of the "Natty Dread" or "dreadlocked" community. The song starts with a chant of "su su come," followed by "Fire bun dem," which can be interpreted as a call to action, a cry of defiance against those who resist and oppose the emergence of dreadlocked individuals in society.
The repeated phrase "Natty dread taking over" signifies the dominance and self-assertion of the dreadlocked community, with lead singer Joseph Hill shouting it as a proclamation of their place in society. He sings about how the baldheads (those without dreadlocks) were at one time in conflict among themselves over the rising power and influence of the Natty Dreads.
But the song also speaks of the steadfastness and determination of the Natty Dreads, who never get tired, take pride in their identity, and are confident that they will ultimately triumph. It ends on a note of triumph, with Hill exhorting the Black people to rise up and claim their rightful place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
And is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
People are whispering and gossiping
Fire bun deeem
Condemn them with fire
Then is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
People are still whispering and gossiping
Fire bun deeem...why?
Condemn them with fire...but why?
Natty dread
A Rastafarian with dreadlocks
Taking over... shout it and tell dem Culture
Rastafarians are taking over, tell everyone about it with Culture
Natty dread...Natty curly congo ayah
There goes Natty Dread, the one with the curly, kinky hair
Taking over
Taking control
For I hear the baldheads dem a screw among demselfs for di dready
I can hear the bald headed people talking amongst themselves about the Rastafarians
Fire bun dem
Condemn them with fire
Natty dread...can't you hear!
Natty Dread is taking control, don't you hear it?
Taking over...once at last in Revelation time
Taking control at last during the time of Revelation
Natty dread..
A Rastafarian with dreadlocks
Taking over..oooh Jah... yeah
Taking control with the help of God
Once upon a time
Long ago
We couldn't get a blight...Natty Dread
We couldn't get a thing, but Natty Dread could
Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
Everyone had something except for Natty Dread
Natty Dread..take it or leave it
Natty Dread doesn't care if you take his offer or not
Taking over...technically
Taking control legally
Natty Dread..never get weary
Natty Dread never gets tired
Taking over...you take it oh
Taking control, you should accept it
For a little while dread
Just for a short time
Taking over...yeah
Taking control, indeed
Natty Dread.. Jah choose and son of vision say
Natty Dread was chosen by God and son of vision says so
Taking over...for victory at last
Taking control for the ultimate victory
Natty Dread...rise your rights and Black people say all nations
Natty Dread, rise up and speak for Black people of all nations
Taking over....yeh oh Jah....
Taking control with the help of God
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: DALEY, DAYES, HILL, JOSEPH CONSTANTINE HILL, ROY SYLVESTER DAYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mwansa Munasha
Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
@RakkazSoundsystem
One of the best things i've seen on youtube inna long time. I've remember first hearing Culture when i was like 3 or 4 years old, my father used to listen to alot of roots and ska. From then i knew, i will listen to this for my entire life.
@zookat
One of the best clips of that documentary, of a youthful CULTURE. Thanks!
@richardsharum4671
What documentary is this from?
@rayangles1447
@@richardsharum4671 la memoire du peuple noir Cl
aude Fleouter - The black Way Exist in vinyl (ost) too.
@smoothlyrugged
What a lovely lovey song, sung by a precious man with a glorious voice.........RIP King natty Joseph Hill.......Fire pon dem....
@kawikahob1
Nothing beats Culture in originality and vibes.......Listen to this!
@malcstag
man, what a session, everyone jamming and skanking, true musicians and players yes true true. blessed
@cerachaos
This song is a crucial. RIP Joseph...Natty Dread Taking over.....
@hutchmanu2987
Wicked version,wicked drummer!