Culture
1976–2006
**Culture** was founded in Kingston, Jamaica in 1976 by vocalist Joseph Hill (26 November 1949 – 19 August 2006), alongside Albert Walker and Kenneth Dayes.
Their debut album **Two Sevens Clash** (1977), produced by Joe Gibbs, is widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae albums ever made. The title track predicted apocalyptic events for July 7, 1977 — a prophecy so widely believed in Jamaica that many businesses closed on that date.
Joseph Hill's raw, passionate tenor voice and the group's militant Rastafarian philosophy made Culture one of roots reggae's most uncompromising and authentic voices. The group continued performing and recording until Hill's death in 2006.
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Albums
The Nighthawk Recordings
Roots & Culture
World Peace
Humble African
Payday
Trust Me
One Stone
Wings of a Dove
Three Sides to My Story
Too Long in Slavery
Good Things
Nuff Crisis!
In Culture / Peace and Love
Culture at Work
Lion Rock
More Culture
International Herb
Cumbolo
Baldhead Bridge
Harder Than the Rest
Africa Stand Alone
Two Sevens Clash
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- 1 Rootsman Chanting
Culture · Reggae
- 2 One More Day
Culture · Reggae
- 3 He Save Me
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- 6 Louie Culture & Malijah
Culture · Reggae
- 7 Culture For
Culture · Reggae
- 8 Big and bold
Culture · Reggae
- 9 Foundation From Birth
Culture · Reggae
- 10 Bogus badge
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- 12 Mister Music Version
Culture · Roots Reggae
Riddims Culture voiced
Sleng Teng Riddim
23 versions · 2013
Shank I Sheck Riddim
21 versions · 1981 · Greensleeves
Revolution Riddim
13 versions · 1985 · Time 1 Records
Love Won't Come Easy Riddim
7 versions · 2009
Pick Up The Pieces Riddim
7 versions · 1992
Heavy Rock Riddim
5 versions · 1977
Just Like A River Riddim
3 versions · 1981
Behold Riddim
2 versions · 1978
Songs on JamaicansMusic
183 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Calling Rasta for I
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 2 I'm Alone in the Wilderness
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 3 Pirate Days
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 4 Two Sevens Clash
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 5 I'm Not Ashamed
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 6 Get Ready to Ride the Lion to Zion
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 7 Black Starliner Must Come
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 8 See Them a Come
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 9 Natty Dread Taking Over
Culture · Roots Reggae
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- 11 Holy Mount Zion
Culture · Roots Reggae
- 12 Stop the Fussing and Fighting
Culture · Roots Reggae
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Stories about Culture from the JamaicansMusic archive, oldest first · 1963–2012
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2010
Music‘Clarks’: Vybz Kartel Turns a Footwear Brand into a Dancehall Phenomenon, 2010
Produced by Dre Skull on the Di Genius riddim, ‘Clarks’ — with Gaza Slim and Popcaan — becomes one of the defining singles of the decade. The song sends sales of the British desert boot soaring in Jamaica and cements Kartel’s gift for turning everyday culture into chart history.
MusicA Red Rose for Gregory: Jamaica Says Goodbye to the Cool Ruler, 1951–2010
Gregory Isaacs died at his London home on Monday, October 25, 2010, a year after a lung cancer diagnosis. A thanksgiving service in Harrow, a Ranny Williams tribute concert with Bunny Wailer and Shaggy, a body lying in state at the National Indoor Sports Centre and a drive through Fletcher’s Land ended on Saturday, November 20, with burial at Dovecot. The eulogy was read by Culture Minister Olivia Grange.
2012
MagazineEstonia Reggae Global Report
Reggae music is reaching everywhere. In Estonia, it was possible to listen to reggae-influenced music from as early as the 70s. A strong reggae community emerged in the 90s when Estonia got its independence back. Then, people started to use and wear symbols that were coming from Rasta culture
MagazineFarmville Jamaica Live Reaping What We Sow
In an economic climate where many of Jamaica's natural resources are being sold to the highest bidder, the nation is struggling to be self sufficient. Agriculture in Jamaica is not as strong as it once was, however, a new programme, 'Farmville Jamaica Live' is changing the way people look at the once flourishing industry.
MagazineTrinidad Reggae Global Report
After living in Jamaica for 3 years, I initially thought that returning home to Trinidad would be a culture shock, having fallen deeply in love with Jamaican food, culture and music. However, after being home for a few days, I started to question whether I had ever left Jamaica at all. If it wasn't for the long plane ride, I could have been fooled.
MagazineHelsinki, Finland: Reggae Global Report
In my home country, Finland, the means to experience Jamaica and her culture are quite scarce. Fortunately, for me, a music lover and selector, the quality of music played at reggae/dancehall clubs in Finland has taken huge steps forward since the 90s, when the newest tunes you heard were often a couple of years old and when dub plates were non-existent.
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