Brother Culture is a British MC and singer from Brixton who has been one of the leading figures of the UK reggae, dub and roots scene for over 40 years. He began his career in 1982 as an MC on the Jah Revelation Muzik sound system. People noticed his powerful delivery and talent as a master of ceremonies (MC) right away, and he soon began performing in Jamaica, Canada and the USA.
His breakthrough came at London’s legendary Dub Club, where he met key figures of the UK dub and roots scene, including Adrian Sherwood and Manasseh. It was there that he built his reputation as an MC and an exceptional singer. He quickly became one of the most active artists on the scene, releasing a vast number of projects and playing countless shows around the world.
His great strength is his ability to adapt to any style, and that has opened the door to collaborations with names such as The Prodigy, Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, Manasseh, Zion Train, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Wackies, Youth, Dubmatix and ODG. He blends dub, roots, jungle and electronic influences into a modern sound that stays true to the roots of the genre. His best-known tracks include Dreadlocks Thing, Supanova and Jump Up Pon It.
In 2022 he celebrated 40 years of his career with the album 40 Years Anniversary Collection, a retrospective of his musical journey from the roots of UK sound system culture to bass music. The album is also a testament to the evolution of the UK reggae scene and to the huge impact that West Indian, Jamaican, African and British culture have had on the mainstream and on global music culture.
He and Uprising share a long-standing friendship. Brother Culture has represented our festival for years, and our crowd knows and loves him. So we simply couldn’t leave him out of the 20th anniversary celebration. Ready to jump up?!
