Army - Struggler (CD) 2003 -
ARTiST..[ Army
TiTLE...[ Struggler
GENRE...[ Reggae
LABEL...[ Dub Rise
QUALiTY.[ 192Kpbs 44,1Hz Full Stereo
CD.SIZE.[ 70,7 MB
STR.DATE[ 00/00/2003
REL.DATE[ 10/24/2003
TRACKS.[14 ]
Track List
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01 More Dan Talkin 03:43
02 Overtime 04:24
03 Paradise 03:38
04 Fire City 04:30
05 Best of You 03:23
06 Interlude 00:36
07 Reason 03:56
08 Butterfly 03:18
09 Don't Try Decieve Me 03:48
10 Ghetto Life 03:35
11 Struggler 04:34
12 Good Love 04:25
13 Love and Righteousness 03:54
14 Jah Teaching 03:37
51:21 min
Notes
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Many are called, few are chosen. Singer, songwriter Army,
is soon to be the choice of many. His debut CD, entitled
"Yesterday's News", currently re-released by
Dub Rise Records in conjunction with DSP Music, along
with his follow up CD, entitled "Struggler"
also released by Dub Rise Records, could both be best
described as refreshingly original. Try to remember what
pure, real, reggae music sounds like. This is the sound
we've been missing. It's been a long time since we've
heard it, some of us may have forgotten. But it's back,
in the form of "Yesterday's News", and
"Struggler". They both explore a variety of
spiritually conscious lyrics that take you on a journey
in the lives of all people. While his debut CD is a
classic, his follow up CD gives you a variety of flavors
that shows how much the artist has grown. You immediately
feel what reggae music is all about. While fulfilling a
deep desire to communicate positive messages to others,
Army brings his vision to life through his music. His
unique ability to use poetry allows him to simultaneously
send clear and subtle messages that will touch any heart.
Army was born Fritzmaurice Williams and raised in St.
Croix, Virgin Islands. At the age of five, he began his
musical journey in the youth choir at the church his
family attended. Little did he know that he was laying
the foundation for what would become a very promising
career in music. Determined to explore a variety of
musical styles, he played the saxophone, became a member
in a jazz band and sang in various local bands. Inspired
and influenced by artists such as Nat King Cole, Dennis
Brown and Freddy McGregor, Army couldn't go wrong. The
Greats all played their part in shaping the well-rounded
singer. He later migrated to the United States and
attended New York's School of the Performing Arts. After
high school, he enlisted in the US Army, and attended
military tech school. Later he trained and worked in the
HVAC industry. But music soon found it's way back into
his life in a big way.
After completing his education and venturing off to
pursue other goals, he went back home to where it all
began; the Virgin Islands. He began singing background
vocals in the Front Line band and various other bands.
His friend, Jahole, who also performs on the CD,
encouraged him, became his mentor and showed him the ways
of music and performing with various reggae bands. When
the time was right, Army took his place as lead singer of
the X Factor Band, a promising band making their mark in
the Virgin Islands. It wasn't long before the word was
out about the obvious talent Army and X Factor had to
offer. Here comes Abdul Williams, CEO of Dub Rise
Records, Inc and Dean Pond of DSP Music who had teamed up
to form a winning partnership.
Army's mission is clear and he believes we are all
mutually dependent on each other. "I want to send
positive universal messages to people through my music,
without the commercialism we see so much today." He
accomplishes this with great ease and feels he has only
scratched the surface of what he plans to contribute to
the world of music. Dub Rise Records and DSP Music no
doubt share his vision. It is evident when listening to
any project with their stamp on it. For Army, the future
holds only one thing... Music. He plans to continue
writing songs and would like to study the piano. He will
not be venturing off to write screenplays, produce sound
tracks, direct movies or dance videos. "Fortunately
for us, he will remain true to himself and continue doing
what he does best ...... sing. Sit back, relax and enjoy
the journey
enjoy!!!
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