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)
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culture Lyrics
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Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Fortunes find you
Cross out every emotion
Standing right behind
Somebody else's life
Cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
I believe that
Nothing could come between us
Magic potions
Won't you save them for dreamers?
Somebody else's life cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
I'll love you again
But you must be mine
Black money
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
Fortunes find you
Cross out every emotion
Standing right behind
A shadow of devotion
Somebody else's life
Cannot be mine
But when you love someone
And they don't love you in return
When you love someone
You've got money to burn
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Do you deal in black money?
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
I'll love you again
But you must be mine
Black money
Give me some love
But don't waste my time
Black money
"Black Money," by Culture Club, discusses a person's obsession with money and the negative impact it has on their life. The song is a rhythmic blend of reggae and pop that includes background vocals, harmonies, and Boy George's signature voice. The repeated questioning of "Do you deal in black money?" implies a darker meaning to the lyrics, with the reference to "black money" being understood as a term for undisclosed or dirty money.
The song's opening lyrics, "Fortunes find you/Cross out every emotion/Standing right behind a shadow of devotion," suggest that the lead character has chosen to prioritize money over their emotional well-being. The lyrics about "somebody else's life cannot be mine" mean that the character has given up on living their life to chase money. Despite this, they still long for love and affection from others, but their riches, represented by "black money," are a trap that prevents them from finding true happiness.
The repetition of "Give me some love/But don't waste my time/Black Money/I'll love you again/But you must be mine" suggests the character is aware of the toxicity of their obsession with money but is still unable to break free from it. Ultimately, the song reflects a criticism of a materialistic lifestyle at the expense of genuine human connection and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you deal in black money?
Are you involved in illegal financial activities?
Fortunes find you
You attract wealth and success.
Cross out every emotion
Suppress your feelings and emotions.
Standing right behind
Always close by and following you.
A shadow of devotion
A constant and strong commitment.
Somebody else's life
You cannot live someone else's life.
Cannot be mine
You must live your own life and not try to live someone else's.
But when you love someone
When you are in love with someone.
And they don't love you in return
When the person you love does not reciprocate your feelings.
You've got money to burn
You have excessive wealth at your disposal.
I believe that
It is my belief that.
Nothing could come between us
Nothing can harm our relationship.
Magic potions
False promises and unrealistic expectations.
Won't you save them for dreamers?
Do not waste these promises on people who are not grounded in reality.
Give me some love
Show me affection and care.
But don't waste my time
Do not lead me on if you do not have genuine feelings for me.
I'll love you again
I will fall in love with you again.
But you must be mine
But you must commit to being in a relationship with me.
Black money
Illegally obtained financial gain.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL CRAIG, ROY HAY, JON MOSS, GEORGE O'DOWD
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