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" โ producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbsโ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album โTwo Sevens Clashโ. 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 โ 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 โ 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)
Where Is The Love
Culture Lyrics
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Found some fries and bacon and got high and ate it
Lil Culture invented poppin' so it's kinda ironic
That Lil Culture's only kinda famous
Cause he's never been in a giant playlist
Even though he's the guy that made it
Lil Culture's the truest inventor
Lil Culture fender bender
Lil Culture chicken tender
Lil Culture mid-September
Lil Culture just punched his oil, he literally hit his dab pen
Lil Culture's lackin' crack, so he hit up his plug
Like what's crack-a-lackin?
You don't wanna see Lil Culture angry
He literally got mad and smacked a dragon
Lil Culture went on a hiatus, where the highest place is
Found some pussy and got high and ate it
Lil Culture invented poppin' so it's kinda ironic
That Lil Culture's only kinda famous
Cause he's never been in a giant playlist
even though he's the guy that made it
The lyrics of Culture Club's "Love Is Love" convey a universal message about the nature of love. The song's opening lines declare that love is omnipresent and doesn't require physical touch to perceive its power. Rather, the song suggests that love is evident in everyday moments and fleeting emotions that we experience. The second verse continues this theme by emphasizing the universality of love; the singer says that everyone must feel as he does about the power and importance of love. The chorus repeats the central refrain that love is everything to the singer and that it would be nothing without the person they love.
The song's final chant affirms that the power of love is indescribable, and it is written not just in words but also in action. The lyrics of "Love Is Love" are straightforward, but the song's message is powerful and speaks to the needs and desires of anyone who has experienced the joy and heartbreak that love can bring. Love is something that we all share and that brings us together, and the universal appeal of the song has made it an enduring classic.
Interestingly, "Love Is Love" was originally a B-side to Culture Club's single "Karma Chameleon." Still, it eventually became a hit in its own right and was later covered by other artists, including Boy George's solo version. The song's message of unity and acceptance has made it a popular choice for LGBTQ+ events and Pride celebrations.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to touch it to know
Love can be sensed without physical contact
Love is everywhere you go
Love exists in all places
You don't have to touch it to feel
Love can be felt without physical contact
Love is every second we steal
Love is present in every moment we spend together
Love is love is nothing without you
Love loses its meaning without the presence of the beloved
Love is love is everything you do
All actions expressing love are important
Open up your eyes
Be attentive
And you will see
Love is visible to those who wish to see it
Love is love is everything to me
Love holds immense value to me
You don't have to touch it to be
Love can be experienced without physical contact
Wrapped up in emotion like me
Engulfed in overwhelming emotions like me
Everyone must feel how I do, yeah
Everyone should experience the intensity of my emotions
Love is just to be close to you
Being close to the beloved is what love is about
And you know that love is love
The meaning of love is universal
It's written in black and blue
It is evident and undeniable
And everything you say
Every word uttered
Must bring her closer, closer to you
Should draw the beloved closer to you
Ba-ba (ooh), ba-ba (ooh), ba-ba (ooh)
Background vocals
Love is love is nothing without you
Love is meaningless without the presence of the beloved
Love is love is everything you do
Every action to express love holds significance
Open up your eyes
Focus on the present
And you will see
Perceive the reality
Love is love is everything to me
Love is crucial for me
Love is love is nothing without you
The beloved is an inseparable part of love
Love is love is everything you do
All the actions involved in love make it complete
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Written by: Lil Culture
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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
Raโs 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.
J o n a t h a n
on Satan Company
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