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)
Pass On
Culture Lyrics
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Move your foot,
Watch out 'pon it. (?)
You coulda screw, tell dem blue,
Rastafari dat look 'pon you;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
You coulda screw, tell dem blue,
Your conscious a look 'pon you;
Light up your fire,
To light up your chalice;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Make up the fire,
To light up your chalice;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Look (?) last night,
When your sister dem eat a (?), watch that;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Your rob the poor and needy,
For the rich and greedy;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Weakheart! Look out.
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
No pardon!
Look out. controlled route.
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
You eat and drink, he!
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Eat nuff pork, an' you nuh know,
You that mek your teeth cut your throat;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Greedy workin', he! Oy!
Jah Jah, Jah Jah!
Ras. Tafari!
You coulda do wrong things,
Until you cannot do no more,
The cup full;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
You coulda feel like your bad,
An' have ten thousands guns;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Look out. weakheart!
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Look out. what you a go done a ya yard?
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Coulda bun bad lam (?),
Until you cannont bun no more;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Coulda work, who can dat,
Until you cannot work no more;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Light up your fire,
To light up your chalice;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Make up the fire,
To light up your chalice;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
You coulda small like a mustard seed,
Or even grain seed;
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
Hear me when I say!
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
The lyrics of Culture's song "Pass On" contain a strong message of accountability and the consequences of one's actions. The song is essentially a warning to those who engage in negative behaviors or act without conscience, that they will be held accountable and face judgment in the end. The lyrics are critical of a society where greed and selfishness have taken over and individuals care only about their own desires without regard for others. The chorus repeatedly stresses that the Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight, suggesting that those who have committed wrongs will be called out and judged.
The lyrics also touch on themes of Rastafarianism, with references to Rastafari and Jah Jah. There is a call to light up the chalice, an important symbol in Rastafarian culture and religion. Additionally, there is reference to the Niyabinghi, a form of Rastafarian percussion music often used in religious ceremonies.
Through the lyrics, Culture delivers a thought-provoking message that touches on accountability, spiritual beliefs, and moral duty. The song's powerful and repetitive chorus emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's actions and the potential consequences of those actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch this weakheart!
Pay attention, coward!
Move your foot,
Get out of the way,
Watch out 'pon it. (?)
Be careful of your surroundings.
You coulda screw, tell dem blue,
You might be in trouble, inform the authorities,
Rastafari dat look 'pon you;
Representative of Rastafarianism is watching over you.
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
A Rastafarian ritual will be performed tonight.
Your conscious a look 'pon you;
Your own sense of morality is watching over you.
Light up your fire,
Prepare for the ritual,
To light up your chalice;
To prepare the smoking device,
Make up the fire,
Prepare for the ritual,
Look (?) last night,
Recall the events of last night,
When your sister dem eat a (?), watch that;
Keep an eye on what your siblings consume,
Your rob the poor and needy,
You steal from those who are poor and require assistance,
For the rich and greedy;
To benefit the wealthy who already have enough,
Weakheart! Look out.
Coward! Be cautious.
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
A Rastafarian ritual will be performed tonight.
No pardon!
There will be no forgiveness.
Look out. controlled route.
Watch where you're going, follow the pre-determined path.
You eat and drink, he!
You consume without consideration for others!
Eat nuff pork, an' you nuh know,
You consume too much pork without understanding the consequences,
You that mek your teeth cut your throat;
You are responsible for your own misfortune due to your reckless behavior.
Greedy workin', he! Oy!
They are performing greedily!
Jah Jah, Jah Jah!
A cry of devotion to Jah, a Rastafarian God.
Ras. Tafari!
Referring to Haile Selassie I, a religious and political figure in Ethiopia revered by Rastafarians.
You coulda do wrong things,
You could do evil deeds,
Until you cannot do no more,
Until you reach your limit,
The cup full;
The consequences are dire,
You coulda feel like your bad,
You may believe that you are bad,
An' have ten thousands guns;
And possess countless weapons,
Look out. weakheart!
Be cautious, coward!
Look out. what you a go done a ya yard?
Be mindful of your actions at home.
Coulda bun bad lam (?),
It could be disastrous,
Until you cannont bun no more;
Until you can no longer tolerate the pain.
Coulda work, who can dat,
It could be challenging, but who can do it,
Until you cannot work no more;
Until you reach your limit and can no longer work.
You coulda small like a mustard seed,
You could be insignificant like a tiny seed,
Or even grain seed;
Even smaller and insignificant,
Hear me when I say!
Listen to me carefully!
Niyabinghi will be chanting tonight.
A Rastafarian ritual will be performed tonight.
Contributed by Kylie B. 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.