A SOLDIER'S PERSPECTIVE
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The song is the last track on his debut album, “The Deployment” which was recorded live in Taji, Iraq. It is a call to action for Americans to support their troops.
BIO
As a young child, Soldier Hard knew that he would one day become a soldier in the United States Army. Coming from a military family he grew up around the American GI lifestyle. Upon graduating from Hogan High School in Vallejo, California, he enlisted with the United States Army as an Armor Crewmen (19K) on a M1A1 main battle tank. Soldier Hard served with B Co. 1/67th Armor Ft. Hood TX and A Co. 2/70th Ft. Riley KS. Soldier Hard was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Southern Watch with the 67th Armor Regiment and left the Army after six years of serving his country to pursue a career in music.
Three short years later, Soldier Hard enlisted again, as a result of the events of Septmeber 11, 2001. As the Battalion’s Executive Officer’s gunner on a M1A1 Main Battle Tank for the HHC 1/149th Armor Regiment, Soldier Hard’s main objective was to deploy to Iraq and do his part in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On August 2005, Soldier Hard was deployed to Iraq, postponing his dream of a musical career and putting his life on hold to pursue his mission of defending freedom.
While in Iraq, Soldier Hard was assigned and attached to C BTRY 1-377th FA out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. There he served as a Lead Vehicle Truck Commander with the mission of Convoy Security. After spending one year in Iraq, providing convoy security, Soldier Hard was asked to become a Convoy Operations Instructor at Fort Bliss, Texas. Instructing soldiers, sailors, and airmen who are deploying to Iraq. It is with his new position he was able to make time for his interest in music and passion for his country.
Find it here –> To The Fallen Records
[update from CJ]: Forgive me, Cindy, for busting into your post, but I wanted to add a video of one of the songs from this release. I’m not a HUGE rap enthusiast, but I do love this song and wanted to share the video.
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White Rose
Thats ok CJ. I was trying to get it in there but for some reason it wasn’t working. Thanks for putting it up.
Leta
Normally I cannot abide rap but….I guess I didn’t realize there was a rap song around without excessive profanity and such.
Soldier Hard has my utmost respect for using his talent and his obvious love of his family and this nation.
Thanks for sharing this.
Terri
I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Soldier Hard early this past summer, when TTFR came out withtheir 1st CD, at the suggestion of TTFR founders Sean and Sidney. I’ve got a couple stories up at ASM on my interview. This fall Soldier Hard appeared at Fort Hood and I was able to spend the afternoon with him and his fellow soldiers who accompanied him. I was truly impressed with him, and his accomplishments.
Haole Wahine
Okay, Terri & Leta, we’ll be probably be remembered as those crazy ladies who actually listened to rappers music and liked what they heard. But when Hard Soldier and his crew were at Fort Hood Terri and I got to spend some really fun times, up close to some rappers who were fantastic. Terri had interviewed, oops almost didn’t call him Hard Soldier, and was sold on his music. His crew looked the part of rappers, but I soon learned these “kids” were positive influences and great to get to know. Of course the video was on a continous loop (I absolutely refuse to listen to it one more time, I can repeat EVERY word), and Hard Soldier performed live. Several Mothers came up and said they’d love to buy some rap for their kids who were deployed, or just at home, but they weren’t going to buy anything with “all that language.” We had absolutely no hesitation in recommending the CD’s and did get a few funny looks. Geeese I’m 59 years old, and recommending rap music! We purchased CD’s and Hard Soldier gave us the CD for women. AND I have listened to all the CD’s. Okay, I’ve sent them on to some of my guys and gals who are deployed, but I did listen! I can recommend these guys (his crew perform some themselves), and the themes of their music are well worth it, and very well presented. Well worth a listen and making sure you get them in the hands of anyone who listens to rap.
Terri
Yes, you’re right Haole. We did get a few funny looks when we were recommending the music to some of the moms. I’ve got some great pictures from that day as well.
jensad
I live about 10 miles from Vallejo in Calif. which is also in my view, “Disneyland”. I.e the whole state is now Disneyland.
God bless this fine soul and all of the other men and women that are defending our country from the insanity of the world.
To others, there are many like myself that live in Disneyland and vocally and in other ways, including as a voter support our men and women and their gallant selfless work to defend us.
jensad
Army Sergeant
Glad to hear that more soldiers are making music-though I hope he doesn’t get in trouble for wearing the uniform on the cover of a CD which is being sold.
Chris (virgo entertainment)
Hey boss, we own a mix cd and dvd store down here in florida and would like to push ur music. Email me if ur interested. I was stationed at Eustis,best friend passed on our oif 2 tour as well as my friend from school at the end of my tour, and we do anything to push the music out especially from a fellow soldier
Soldier Hard
Thanks to all! means alot
to “Army Sergeant” I too hope I dont get in trouble for wearing the ACU’s but if I do, then I do I am a Soldier and an Artist in Iraq at the time and wanted a good cover! so far not in trouble!!! keeping fingers crossed!!!!
Terri and Hoele……..hello yeah it was nice hanging with you for the day
take care
Soldier Hard
myspace.com/soldierhard1