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)
The Shepherd
Culture Lyrics
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Woe to the careless shepherd
That lead Jah righteous sheep astray
And back them clearly out of Mount Zion way
Man
The shepherds are running away
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, yes
Father where is thou
They need someone to lead them home
Only Rasta to stand up and say
Equal rights and justice stand for all
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, they're all gone astray
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, they're gone far back
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, they're way in the bushes
Way in the bushes
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Jeremiah twenty-third say
Woe unto the careless pastures
That lead me righteous sheep astray
And back them far up out of Mount Zion way
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, far back in the bushes
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, hmm
Father where is thou
They need a Rastaman to lead them home
Yes Rasta, we'll stand up
And say equal rights and justice stand for all
The shepherds are running away, yeah
Leave the poor sheep
The shepherds are running away
Leave the poor sheep, too bad
In the song "The Shepherd," Culture warns about the dangers of careless shepherds who lead Jah's righteous sheep astray from Mount Zion. The lyrics start with a condemnation of such shepherds, indicating that their actions will have dire consequences. The song asks where the people should turn when the shepherds cannot lead them home. Then the lyrics call on Rastafarians to take on the mantle of leadership and proclaim equal rights and justice for everybody.
The song makes it clear that the sheep have scattered and are now in the bushes, far from where they should be. The lyrics quote Jeremiah 23, which warns against "careless pastures" who lead the righteous astray. The song's final refrain repeats the idea that the shepherds have abandoned the sheep and are running away from their responsibilities. The song's ultimate message is that in the absence of responsible leadership, the people must take it upon themselves to find a way back to Mount Zion.
Line by Line Meaning
Woe to the careless shepherd
Dismay to the shepherd who neglects his duty
That lead Jah righteous sheep astray
Who guides loyal worshippers away from the path of righteousness
And back them clearly out of Mount Zion way
And wanders them away from the holy path of redemption
The shepherds are running away
The leaders lose their resolve
Leave the poor sheep, they're all gone astray
Abandoning the helpless worshippers who are lost in sin
Father where is thou
God's help is required
They need someone to lead them home
In need of a guide who can return them to salvation
Only Rasta to stand up and say
Only the voice of the Rastafarian can bring them back
Equal rights and justice stand for all
Standing for the rights of every individual
Leave the poor sheep, yes
Leaving the helpless people behind
The shepherds are gone far back
Leaders are far from the ones who follow them
Leave the poor sheep, they're way in the bushes
Destined to remain lost in their sinful ways
Jeremiah twenty-third say
Quoting from the Book of Jeremiah chapter 23
Woe unto the careless pastures
Pity to the negligent leaders
Father where is thou
In desperate need of God's intervention
They need a Rastaman to lead them home
Looking for a Rasta to guide them back to righteousness
Leave the poor sheep, hmm
Abandoning the helpless ones to their fate
Yes Rasta, we'll stand up
Stand up for the Rastafarian voice
The shepherds are running away, yeah
Leaders losing courage
Leave the poor sheep
Abandoning the helpless
Too bad
A lament at the state of affairs
Writer(s): Joseph Hill
Contributed by Julian S. 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.