Watch the Making of the Voices from the Frontline album in this Behind the Scenes Video!!
CROSSCHECK RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINE
HIP HOP CD FEATURING
ALL ORIGINAL MATERIAL
FROM MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN
CURRENTLY SERVING IN IRAQ
A Portion Of The Proceeds From Every CD Will Go To Benefit
Non-Profit Organization Operation AC
To Provide Soldiers In Iraq With Non-Combat Necessities
Crosscheck Records announces the release of Voices From the Frontline, an album of all original material from US military personnel currently serving in Iraq. Featuring twelve musical tracks and twelve spoken word vignettes recorded by men and women on active duty, the CD offers an insiders view into the often difficult, emotional, and unblinking reality of life for American troops stationed in Iraq. Crosscheck Records has teamed up with the non-profit organization Operation AC to donate a portion of the proceeds from Voices From The Frontline in order to supply soldiers with non-combat supplies.
Voices From the Frontline tells the stories of several soldiers in their own words. In the opening track, First Time, rappers Mike Watts and Quentin Givens matter-of-factly ask the question at the core of every soldier facing deployment: Will I come back alive or will I come back dead? The soldiers speak about keeping it together to get the job done, letters home to loved ones, saluting those who lost their lives, the close calls dealing with IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), the support of their families, the fight to stay alive, the guilt of not seeing a child grow up, the inner conflict and loyalty they feel. In Condolence, a performer who goes by the name Amp writes a letter to a woman apologizing for his role in her loss he asks God if theres a spot for me in heaven, could you give it to her?
The females perspective from the frontline comes from Kisha Pollard and Mischelle Johnston. In Girl at War, Kisha speaks about what its like to be a woman doing her military job and earning the respect of her fellow soldiers. And you look at me up in down cause youre thinking Im weak, til you see me in Iraq and Im patrolling the streets. She brings up the fact that she can get shot just as well as a boy. Desert Vacation is one of two R&B songs on the album, written and sung by Mischelle Johnston who finds herself a bird in a cage waiting for my ticket out. She sings about the frustration of events turning out differently than she expected.
Overall, the men and women on Voices From the Frontline arent using their art to make a statement for or against the war. They just want to be heard, their experiences shared. These are their stories and their expression of what it is like to fight, to work, to live, and to cope with life on the frontlines in Iraq. It is clear that they appreciate life despite their daily struggles, the overwhelming challenges, and the loss of fellow soldiers. Through it all, they manage to find the strength and courage that it takes to do what they do.
A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of Voices From the Frontline will go to Operation AC which is responsible for sending our U.S. troops any non-combat items they may need such as boots, socks, gloves, and morale raising items such as Christmas trees. The non-profit organization also sponsors an adopt a soldier program to bring civilians into the effort. It is their mission to make life as safe and easy as possible for U.S. soldiers and Marines during deployment. Please visit www.operationac.com to learn more.
Thanks to all our military, past and present, for your service to our country and keeping us safe. God bless you and your military brothers and sisters.
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If 9/11 paid for the last financial meltdown how’re they going to pay for this one? Spare me a dime Bare faced no nonsense thievery Going on under you nose A trillion dollars just to bail out the rich It’s gonna dig you deeper into your hole
The pretence of concern on their faces Turns to smiles behind the closed door They’ve just taken away your future And you won’t see that anymore
You just paid to decimate the poor You just sanctioned their next phase of war It was the only excuse they needed Your last piece of self respect conceded
Hey there buddy can you spare me a dime Can you offer some compassion to me? This dust bowl is choking my thought I used to think this was the land of the free How the hell did it come to this? We’re just slaves to money power and greed How did corporate killers and thieves Become the single self dominant creed
You just paid to decimate the poor You just sanctioned their next phase of war It was the only excuse they needed Your last chance to get off your knees conceded
So keep your love ones close And you debts to a minimum And God help the old folk Cos they’re rewriting the rule book Making new contingencies Of acceptable losses From future power obscenities
Hi My son is on his second tour in Iraq, My daughter and I love playing your cd with the windows down driving around town it gets peopl's attention as it should Prod mom of a Marine. Sure hope you have the gang working on a new Cd!!!!Thank you for all that u have done.
Sometimes we forget what they are enduring over there.
Prayer request .
According to the weather reports, it is our understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety.. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.
I am sorry, but I am not breaking this one.....Let us pray.
Prayer chain for our Military.. Please send this on after a short prayer.
Prayer
'Lord, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.
There is nothing attached... . Just send this to all the people you know. Do not let it stop with you, please....Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine & others deployed in harm's way, Prayer is the very best one!
Thanks for the add. Feeling the music.I am a producer and just wanted you guys to check out my page and my website www.emmaculateteam.com and let me know what you think of the music. I would love to submit tracks for your next project. Good luck in all your endeavors. Mr. Illustrious
I'm glad to see i'm not the only one that is feeling like this,man.This war is more than a war.It's war on America,man. Everybody is trying to dip they hands in our piggy banks.
We have been over there for more than five years.We are loyal this country.I hope our people see that we are loyal.
Troops don't have to go.But, we go for our country, family, friends and then finally ourselves.
With all these rappers talking about the HOOD. The Hood still look the same .Queens still look the same.Young kids are still hanging on the block doing the same old stuff.
I rap for the youth.They are the soldiers that holds the key to our future.
I'm digging the songs,man.We should get together and work on something.
There are not enough words to say thank you for the nightmare that you have had to live through.. But it is with all that I am I thank every soldier, where ever they are for what they have done for our country.Joyce
yes I have 2 black belts: a 2nd degree and a 1st degree in two different karate styles and am on the USA jr. olympic karate team
;-)
though I'm only 17 and a junior, I can't wait to graduate in '09 so I can go active duty...(right now I'm stuck in the army reserves in the "split-op" program"...I go to BCT in in 23 days and counting)
thx for the comment! u guys rock! keep making albums of the "voices from the frontline"
:-DDD
God bless you and you too have a blessed memorial day.
Hey.. I know this might seem idotic, and juvinal, but I just want to thank you for keeping me grounded and sane. When I am going through what I consider rough times, I know it is not compared to what you all might be dealing with. That being said I know I should have nothing to complain about, given your situation. Thanks for keeping me sane, and grounded. As well as I know I should never say I understand, or it is ok to a situation you might of faced, but I just want to, if only for a second take your mind of whatever might be happening at that moment.
So thank you, for what you do.
My thoughts and prayers are with the lives in uniform that were cut short, as well as all those who have served and are currently serving where ever they might be.
