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)
Never Gonna Get Away
Culture Lyrics
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You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Oh, no
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
For you establish Cardbox
You never gonna get away
You establish Bingo, just the same
You never gonna get away
You establish one abended
You never gonna get away
And last of all you establish to introduce the prisoners, poor Lord
You lock away, my brethren
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
From the eyes of Jah you never gonna get away
Don't try to shive Lord, oh
So long you've been doing the same dirty thing
So long you've been doing the same more raping, the same getting away
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Oh, no
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Lord, you establish Bingo
You never gonna get away
One abended you just can't see, oh
You never get away from Jah
Everything to do to make money easily even resources
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Oh, no
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Lord
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
(...)
Sometimes
The children need food at home
Let me tell you, oh
And the irresponsible father is gambling out their money
And don't turn up at all to mother
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Oh, no now
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
You never gonna get away with your long gun in Africa
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
The Lord, Jah Rastafari is quarrying you
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Oh, no
You never gonna get
You never gonna get
You never gonna get away
Lord, you establish Cardbox
You never gonna get away
Even you establish Bodays
You never gonna get away
The lyrics to the song "Never Gonna Get Away" by Culture serve as a warning to those who engage in unethical actions, letting them know that their actions will always come back to them. The song implies that regardless of the form their wrongdoing takes, whether it be establishing illegal lotteries such as "bingo" or exploiting natural resources, they will eventually face the consequences of their actions. The phrase "be careful what you do" serves as a reminder that one's actions are always being observed, as the artist sings "the eyes of Jah, Rastafari is watching you."
Additionally, the lyrics delve into the societal issues affecting the most vulnerable members of society. The artist depicts the struggles of families whose breadwinners prioritize personal gain over their responsibilities as parents. The lyrics highlight the effects of gambling on families, stating that "the children need food at home, and the irresponsible father is gambling out their money and don't turn up at all to mother."
Overall, the song is a warning against unethical practices and a call to accountability for irresponsible actions. The lyrics suggest that one can only hide their wrongdoing for so long before having to face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful what you do for the eyes of Jah, Rastafari is watching you.
Be mindful of your actions, for Rastafari is watching every move you make.
You never gonna get
You won't be able to escape punishment
You never gonna get away
You won't be able to run from the consequences of your actions
For you establish Cardbox
If you set up illegal activities for easy money, such as lottery gambling
You establish Bingo, just the same
Or any other criminal activities to gain profit
You establish one abended
If you try to hide any wrongdoings
And last of all you establish to introduce the prisoners, poor Lord
If you imprison and take advantage of the less fortunate
From the eyes of Jah you never gonna get away
Your actions will always be visible to Rastafari and you won't be able to hide from your mistakes
Don't try to shive Lord, oh
Don't try to deceive or cheat your way out of your wrongdoings
So long you've been doing the same dirty thing
You've been committing the same sins repeatedly for a long time
So long you've been doing the same more raping, the same getting away
You've been committing crimes such as robbery and avoiding consequences for a long time
Lord, you establish Bingo
If you establish illegal gambling activities
One abended you just can't see, oh
If you are oblivious to the signs of your wrongdoing
Everything to do to make money easily even resources
If you resort to illegal practices to obtain wealth, including exploiting your resources
Sometimes the children need food at home
Children may be suffering due to the illegal activities of their parents
And the irresponsible father is gambling out their money and don't turn up at all to mother
The father may be using the family's money to gamble, leaving nothing to support the children and not being a responsible partner or parent
You never gonna get away with your long gun in Africa
If you cause damage, harm, or death using a gun in Africa or anywhere else, you won't be able to escape the consequences
The Lord, Jah Rastafari is quarrying you
The Lord is keeping track of your actions and you will face the consequences for your actions
Even you establish Bodays
Even if you establish and run illegal activities to obtain wealth, such as illegal lotteries
Writer(s): JOSEPH HILL
Contributed by Gavin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nice chune, continue Resting in Zion Mighty Culture