December 15, 1999
PR 3252 Culture, Payday

RAS Records announce the February 8, 2000 release of the uncompromising new album from Culture, Payday.

From Clive Hunt at Mixing Lab in Jamaica and RAS Records in America comes the Culture release you have been waiting for. Culture, fronted by one serious Rastaman to be reckoned with Joseph Hill, has spent a lifetime writing and performing some of the most memorable conscious roots reggae. Culture's influence can be felt worldwide and they are undeniably one of the best reasons to continue listening to reggae music in the new millenium. The group has stayed current both in theme and musical technology, yet has the unique ability to bring forth the essence of classic, quality roots reggae.

Culture's new release is rich with some of reggae's most acclaimed talents from Jamaica such as Dwight Pinkney (guitar), Glen Browne (bass), Sticky and Harry T (percussion), Clive Hunt (keyboards), Nambo, Chico and Bobby Ellis (horns), Pam Hall (backing vocals), and a top-notch cast of other singers and musicians. They bubble and pop at just the right moment, providing the tight support you expect from a Clive Hun tor a Culture production. Joseph Hill displays his in-depth understanding of spiritual, physical and political debauchery today and is not afraid to expose Babylon's wrong-doings or offer solutions. He uses strong words (the man could write a book!), humor and fresh vocal punches to make his point and appeal to listeners on a variety of levels.

You will find no musical or lyrical compromises here. The time has come for Culture and all righteous humanity. Announcing, Payday.

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