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Not unlike the 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast, 'Two Sevens Clash' by Culture led to widespread panic in Jamaica. Based on a prediction by the national hero of Jamaica, Marcus Garvey; one of the reggae band Culture's biggest singles warned of a day of judgment on July 7th, 1977 leading to schools and businesses closing temporarily. Of course nothing happened, but 'Two Sevens Clash' is still played by dancehall DJ in the know on July 7th.
The Two Sevens Clash Riddim is not among the most popular riddims in dancehall, but still has a handful of worthwhile sides. 'Your Love is Real' from Barry Brown's album 'Far East' and 'No Watch That' by U. Brown are notable Two Sevens Clash versions. In 2003, Culture joined Anthony B for a remake of 'Two Sevens Clash' on Anthony B's 2003 album 'Street Knowledge' (note to Ice Cube: while you were out making equels to 'Friday' and 'Barbershop', dudes were naming their album 'Street Knowledge'. Weren't you in 'Tresspass'? Regulate on that!).
31 years past the date, 'Two Sevens Clash' has lost a bit of its chilling, foreboding edge; but it's still a summer jam (even if it is dramatically apocalyptic). Give it a play tonight and celebrate the end of the world that wasn't.
The Lowdown:
Culture 'Two Sevens Clash'
from 'Two Sevens Clash' (1977) (MP3/CD)
Barry Brown 'Your Love is Real'
from 'Far East' (1995) (MP3 not available/CD not available)
U. Brown 'No Watch That'
Anthony B and Culture 'Two Sevens Clash'
from 'Street Knowledge' (2003) (MP3/CD)
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