Kenyatta Hill

Kenyatta Hill’s career began the day his father’s ended. Joseph Hill, singer and songwriter for the legendary Jamaican vocal trio Culture, passed away in 2006 while on tour in Europe. Left without a lead singer, Kenyatta - who was the band's sound engineer - stepped from behind the mixing board and onstage to deliver 19 electrifying performances until the completion of the tour. Fans, promoters, and critics all agreed: the legacy of Culture would live on. Influenced by elements of dancehall, grounded in the roots tradition, and motivated to carry on his father’s work, Kenyatta set out to finish songs that Joseph had started and create new music of his own. On his poignant debut album "Pass The Torch" (Tafari Records), released in 2007, he was backed by a masterful roster of musicians including Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. His first single, "Daddy," explored the emotional pain and uncertainty that he felt after the loss of his father. The album received critical acclaim and remains a fan favorite. Following his debut, Kenyatta embarked on a successful U.S. tour with Beres Hammond and released a celebrated tribute album in 2011, "Live On: A Tribute To Culture" (Rymshot Productions). He continued to tour extensively across the globe, keeping the legacy of Culture alive for reggae lovers everywhere. He has now returned to the studio older and wiser, ready to share a more complete picture of Kenyatta Hill: the artist, the man. His upcoming album, featuring the anthemic first single "Afrikan," is scheduled to be released on the Honest Music Label in Summer 2014. "Lend not only your ear," Kenyatta instructs, "but your heart and mind." The Official Page of Kenyatta 'Jr. Culture' Hill, son of the Late Great Joseph Hill of Culture.