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)
Slice Of Mount Zion
Culture Lyrics
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A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray to Jah honesty,
To please let me live honestly.
Love my brother that's all I need,
I need no riches just harmony.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I'm willing Jah to lay down,
At Zion doorway like a foot mat.
Even the saints of Zion,
Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray every day to see,
The falling of the wicked men.
I know that wickedness will prevail,
But only for a little while.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Cannot got to Zion with your force.
Have manners and enter Jah house.
You cannot live here with your big gun,
All you got to di is help me pray,
Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands,
And say: "Father, please help me".
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Children having children,
Poverty upon the door.
I've seen white squall,
Walking on the street,
With man under arrest.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Satan is around us like a roaring lion,
Seeking Jah children,
To devour all the days of our lives.
Like a hungry eagle, flying through the sky,
Seeking form and soul to devour,
But don't let him catch us.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me, when I say:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me when I pray.
Give me strength oh Jah I pray,
With thy manna up from Mount Zion.
And no one can give satisfaction,
But thee alone.
Sit up on thy throne, and,
Pardon our transgression, and,
Stretch forth pity to thy children,
In the morning sun.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion belongs to I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
In "Slice of Mount Zion," Culture sings about their desire to live a righteous life and be worthy of receiving a blessed portion of the holy mountain, Mount Zion. The lyrics express a deep desire for harmony and peace, and the belief that these can only be achieved through the love of one's fellow human beings and a strong relationship with Jah (God). The singer prays for honesty and the ability to live accordingly, and wishes to be a welcoming presence at the doorway to Zion, even if it means being trodden upon by those more saintly.
The song also touches on the reality of poverty and injustice in the world, with lines referencing children having children and police brutality. However, the singer maintains a hopeful outlook, believing that the wicked will ultimately fall and that Jah will help his children through their struggles. The final verse is a plea for strength and guidance from God, recognizing that only Jah can offer true satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I claim a portion of the holy land of Mount Zion for myself.
I pray to Jah honesty,
I pray to God to help me live an honest life.
To please let me live honestly.
I request from God to allow me to live with integrity.
Love my brother that's all I need,
All I require is the love for my brethren, nothing else.
I need no riches just harmony.
I do not crave for wealth, but to live in unity and peace.
I'm willing Jah to lay down,
I express my willingness to prostrate before God.
At Zion doorway like a foot mat.
I will humble myself at the entrance of Mount Zion.
Even the saints of Zion,
Even the most righteous of Mount Zion.
Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
May step on me before they enter, but still:
I pray every day to see,
I beseech God every day to let me see.
The falling of the wicked men.
The downfall of evil individuals.
I know that wickedness will prevail,
I am aware that evil may seem to triumph.
But only for a little while.
It will only be for a brief period.
Cannot got to Zion with your force.
One cannot enter Mount Zion with violence.
Have manners and enter Jah house.
One must be respectful and well-mannered when entering God's abode.
You cannot live here with your big gun,
One cannot reside in Mount Zion with weapons.
All you got to di is help me pray,
All you can do is join me in prayer.
Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands,
Let us fall on our knees and hold our hands together.
And say: "Father, please help me".
As we ask: "God, please help me".
Children having children,
Young individuals having offspring.
Poverty upon the door.
Lack of resources at the doorstep.
I've seen white squall,
I've experienced harsh storms.
Walking on the street,
While walking down the street.
With man under arrest.
Accompanied by an individual in police custody.
Satan is around us like a roaring lion,
The devil is among us like a ferocious beast.
Seeking Jah children,
Attempting to entice God's children.
To devour all the days of our lives.
To consume us throughout our existence.
Like a hungry eagle, flying through the sky,
Similar to a ravenous bird soaring in the heavens.
Seeking form and soul to devour,
Looking for body and spirit to consume.
But don't let him catch us.
But we will not allow him to capture us.
Give me strength oh Jah I pray,
I implore God to grant me strength.
With thy manna up from Mount Zion.
With divine sustenance originating from Mount Zion.
And no one can give satisfaction,
No one can satisfy my needs.
But thee alone.
Only God can fulfill my desires.
Sit up on thy throne, and,
As God sits on His throne and,
Pardon our transgression, and,
Forgive our sins, and,
Stretch forth pity to thy children,
Extend Your mercy to Your children.
In the morning sun.
In the light of daybreak.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I acquire a portion of Mount Zion for myself!
A slice of Mount Zion belongs to I!
A portion of Mount Zion is mine!
Hear me, when I say:
Listen to me as I express:
Hear me when I pray.
Listen to me as I pray.
Writer(s): JOSEPH HILL
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@FMercuryEA
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray to Jah honesty,
To please let me live honestly.
Love my brother that's all I need,
I need no riches just harmony.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I'm willing Jah to lay down,
At Zion doorway like a foot mat.
Even the saints of Zion,
Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray every day to see,
The falling of the wicked men.
I know that wickedness will prevail,
But only for a little while.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Cannot got to Zion with your force.
Have manners and enter Jah house.
You cannot live here with your big gun,
All you got to di is help me pray,
Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands,
And say: "Father, please help me".
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Children having children,
Poverty upon the door.
I've seen white squall,
Walking on the street,
With man under arrest.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Satan is around us like a roaring lion,
Seeking Jah children,
To devour all the days of our lives.
Like a hungry eagle, flying through the sky,
Seeking form and soul to devour,
But don't let him catch us.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me, when I say:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me when I pray.
Give me strength oh Jah I pray,
With thy manna up from Mount Zion.
And no one can give satisfaction,
But thee alone.
Sit up on thy throne, and,
Pardon our transgression, and,
Stretch forth pity to thy children,
In the morning sun.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion belongs to I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
@marvamendez6459
2024 , music like this will never die.
@njugi1595
Wakenya wanaopenda reggae 🔥🔥🔥 mpitie 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@nelsontiger3237
mapema ndio best
@broggss
Just a shame , Producers nowadays can't produce masterpieces like these , its a disgrace 😢😢, much love from kenya
@MelodyForest-fv5lu
U are a visionary peace out
@FMercuryEA
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray to Jah honesty,
To please let me live honestly.
Love my brother that's all I need,
I need no riches just harmony.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I'm willing Jah to lay down,
At Zion doorway like a foot mat.
Even the saints of Zion,
Trod upon my back and enter in, but:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
I pray every day to see,
The falling of the wicked men.
I know that wickedness will prevail,
But only for a little while.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Cannot got to Zion with your force.
Have manners and enter Jah house.
You cannot live here with your big gun,
All you got to di is help me pray,
Let's kneel on our knees and clasp our hands,
And say: "Father, please help me".
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Children having children,
Poverty upon the door.
I've seen white squall,
Walking on the street,
With man under arrest.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Satan is around us like a roaring lion,
Seeking Jah children,
To devour all the days of our lives.
Like a hungry eagle, flying through the sky,
Seeking form and soul to devour,
But don't let him catch us.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me, when I say:
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
Hear me when I pray.
Give me strength oh Jah I pray,
With thy manna up from Mount Zion.
And no one can give satisfaction,
But thee alone.
Sit up on thy throne, and,
Pardon our transgression, and,
Stretch forth pity to thy children,
In the morning sun.
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
A slice of Mount Zion belongs to I!
A slice of Mount Zion is for I!
@Someguy-oo8qq
Correction at the beginning, its “I pray to Jah earnestly”
Good job
@oscarjob7404
I had a chance to see him performing live in South Africa....it was indeed unforgettable. R.I.P My teacher
@mussamdoe4619
At good hope senter