Culture - Humble African (25th Anniversary Expanded Edition) (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Originally released in 2000 by VP Records, Culture’s Humble African LP didn’t immediately make waves. Yet, over the past 25 years, the album has quietly risen to prominence, becoming one of the most beloved entries in the legendary Reggae group’s extensive 30-album catalog. Known for their groundbreaking 1977 album Two Sevens Clash and a series of influential records produced by Reggae icons Joe Gibbs and Sonia Pottinger, Culture remains a cornerstone of Reggae music history.

During a recent archival review of VP Records’ digital audio tape (DAT) holdings, a hidden gem was uncovered—a previously unreleased dub companion to Humble African. Produced and engineered by the acclaimed duo Fat Eyes—Lynford “Fatta” Marshall and Colin “Bulby” York—this discovery has led to a reimagined celebration of the original album. VP Records has announced the release of Humble African (25th Anniversary Expanded Edition), featuring the original album alongside this newly unearthed dub collection as a deluxe digital package.

Interestingly, Humble African includes two tracks that have achieved remarkable post-release popularity in the streaming era: “Why Am I A Rastaman” and the title track “Humble African.” Both now rank among Culture’s most-streamed songs, with “Why Am I A Rastaman” surpassing nearly all others in their catalog except for the classic “International Herb,” a 1979 production by Sonia Pottinger. Neither of these tracks were singles upon the album’s release, yet they’ve found a second life in today’s digital music landscape, where older catalog tracks often outperform their contemporaneous counterparts.

This resurgence is especially noticeable in regions such as Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, where Humble African has become a cultural touchstone. At the time of its initial release, the album faced stiff competition from the booming Dancehall scene. Artists like Mr. Vegas, Beenie Man, and a rising Sean Paul were dominating airwaves, while Culture’s Afrocentric and spiritually resonant music found its audience among devoted Reggae fans. Singles like “Revolution” and “Poor People Hungry” reflected the group’s profound themes, yet the album as a whole remained somewhat overshadowed.

TRACKLIST

CD 01
1. Culture - Why Am I A Rastaman?
2. Culture - Revolution
3. Culture - Going Home
4. Culture - Rolling Stone
5. Culture - Humble African
6. Culture - Where Is The Love
7. Culture - Poverty
8. Culture - Too Much Ginals
9. Culture - Never Give Up
10. Culture - Weeping
11. Culture - It's Hard To Live
12. Culture - Fishes To Fry
13. Culture - Home Grown
14. Culture - Poor People Hungry
15. Culture - Nah Stay Inna Babylon

CD 02
1. Culture - Revolution Version
2. Culture - Never Give Up Version
3. Culture - Weeping Version
4. Culture - Poverty Version
5. Culture - Why Am I A Rastaman Version
6. Culture - Nah Stay Inna Babylon Version
7. Culture - Home Grown Version
8. Culture - Rolling Stone Version
9. Culture - Humble African Version
10. Culture - It's Hard To Live Version
11. Culture - Poor People Hungry Version
12. Culture - Where Is The Love Version
13. Culture - Too Much Ginals Version
14. Culture - Going Home Version
15. Culture - Fishes To Fry Version



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