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There is more than one artist with the name Marz: two hip hop artists, a NWOBHM band and a 1980s funk ensemble.
1) "Against All Odds" is not just the name of Marz's new album, but an accurate description of his life leading up to its release. Growing up in the utter poverty of rural Croatia with dirt floors, no gas, electricity, or plumbing was only the beginning of the many adversities Marz has been forced to overcome. While struggling to survive in conditions that make the Chicago ghettos look like Beverly Hills, he also struggled with a drunk and abusive father. "My pops has done so many crazy things, it's hard to know where to start. For example, one day he came home drunk and shot three holes through our front door while we were all sleeping in the house. Another time, he came home drunk with my uncle and started shooting my mom's angel statues in the living room. He also hid a gun in my waist-line when I was six or seven because my mom and uncle searched him before we went out to a carnival."
Much of Marz's childhood experience still affects him strongly today. None perhaps more than a nearly fatal auto accident, leading to an out-of-body experience that happened when he was just seven years old. "I was riding in the back seat, and my uncle was driving drunk. He turned around to hand me a cassette tape and must have swerved into another lane, because he ended up hitting a pile of bricks on a construction site. I flew from the back seat through the windshield and hit the pile of bricks with my face. While I was out I remember floating and having a conversation with somebody. They were telling me everything was going to be all right, and that this was just a dream. The next thing I remember was hearing my uncles voice calling my name from the car, and when I came to this construction worker was carrying me to his car to take me to the hospital."
Although Marz still carries around the scars from his experience, everything would in fact prove to be all right. Shortly after his out-of-body experience, Marz and his family fled Croatia, eventually settling in the West Side of Chicago. Marz was again forced to overcome incredible odds to keep surviving. Faced with a new country, language, and the reality of the Chicago ghetto, Marz soon found himself in a position where he had to take charge of his life.
After a few years of resorting to drug dealing in order to make ends meet, he began to right himself and get back on a positive track. He immersed himself in Kung Fu, books, and music. Using the positive influence from the books he was reading and the discipline from the Kung Fu, Marz began focusing his efforts on music.
By the time Marz had reached his early twenties, he landed a job at Chicago Tracks, a prominent studio in Chicago. "I basically got the job by hustling. I called them every day until they finally let me come in and start working for them. During the day, I worked as an engineer just so I could have the studio at night for free to record my version of Hip-Hop."
As Marz began his venture into Hip-Hop, it became clear that he was going to be a unique force in the game. After receiving offers from both Tommy Lee's and Marilyn Manson's upstart labels along with thirty-one other major and independent labels, he decided to sign with indy label E-Magine Entertainment, where he released his debut album, Lung Fu Mo She, in 1999.
As he began to prepare for the release of his sophomore album, interest continued to grow within the industry. Marz ended up negotiating a deal with Jonathan Davis from Korn's record label, Elementree Records. This move took him from living in Humboldt Park, one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago, to living the life of luxury just one block off of the world-famous Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. Unfortunately, the new label folded before they had a chance to release Gorilla Pimpin', the album Jonathan Davis co-produced. Marz now found himself homeless. "I was literally living in a tent on the beach, but ironically, I felt like I had gotten control of my life and career back."
2004 marked the release of TGZ Nation the Mixtape. While almost every Hip-Hop artist releases a mixtape, Marz took a drastically different approach to this release. Instead of putting out a regular mixtape, he created actual songs over the borrowed beats. "I just knew that I wanted to work with the best producers in the game, and I figured the way I could do that would be to just use their beats, but create actual songs over them instead of just freestyling." This new approach created a huge underground buzz and again had labels across the country looking in his direction to see his next move.
Against All Odds brings Marz's songwriting abilities to the forefront. With the wide variety of songs on this album, Marz proves his versatility as an artist and songwriter. The overwhelmingly upbeat party-friendly tracks accompanied by Marz's signature spiritually inspirational tracks, all framed in a perfect Hip-Hop/pop-song aesthetic, will leave hooks stuck in your head for weeks.
"The last couple years of my life have completely changed my view on life and songwriting. I've worked with everyone from underground Hip-Hop artists in Chicago to Peter Gabriel. This album is an accumulation of what I've learned from all these people. As I've grown and matured, so has my songwriting and its ability to appeal to a far greater audience."
"I'm coming for the top. I've had to fight for everything in my life, and I'm not going to stop now. I'm going to be doing this until the day I die; it's just in me. It's my life."
If you haven't heard of Marz before, that's because the masses are finally catching onto something that's been kicking in the underground for several years. 2006 promises to be the year that Marz truly succeeds, Against All Odds.
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2) Marz; a NWOBHM band founded in 1980. Only released an ep.
3) US funk group active from the early to mid 80s, on various releases with producer Lionel Job.
Members:
Bill Pettaway, Dwayne Herndon, Gerard Mackell, Gregory Mackell, Keith Rowel, Marvin Ennis
4) Marz is an experimental alternative artist with a Hip-Hop inspired sound. Marz has developed a uniquely diverse sound that incorporates several genres of music. Booming 808’s, obscure samples, and atmospheric pads create the backdrop in which her subtle yet powerful voice shines. With her captivating sultry voice, Marz invites her listeners into a world that speaks of love, truth, and faith.MARZ Ferrer is an experimental alternative artist with a Hip-Hop inspired sound. MARZ is based out of The Bronx, NY and has developed a diverse sound that incorporates several genres of music.Her debut EP Grave Clothes and Wedding Garments was released in April 2013 and was received well as an independent artist. Since the release of her EP she has had the opportunity to collaborate with several emerging artists such as Andy Mineo and Beautiful Eulogy. MARZ is hard at work on a follow up EP that will be released in the fall of 2014.
http://www.marzferrer.com/
L'I'V'I'N
Marz Lyrics
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2x Livin', Strugglin'
Verse 1:
I'ma make me a ton a money, Boy
Live large like I'm atomic, Boy
Keep your mouth shut cuz I'm violent, Boy
Fuck the law, I ain't silent, Boy
Grab the Lord's nutz, cuz it's funny, Boy
Angels all around me stunning, Boy
Here the bone, bring 'em on, bring 'em
Bridge:
Like ghetto raw
Bring 'em all, I got a big 'oll one
Ѕ Chorus:
2x
Verse 2:
I'ma make fun of your mama, Boy
And I be rollin' on mountains, Boy
And I do whatever I wanna, Boy
Cuz I'm that type of mutha fuckin' human, Boy
And I be rail on where you goin', Boy
I like that bity raw bloody, Boy
What'cha got on my 40, Boy
Bridge:
Bring 'em on, bring 'em on, hit 'em
Full Chorus:
L-I-V-I-N, Strugglin'
I'ma keep double rollin'
Bigo ballin' everybody in, everybody in
Verse 3:
I be thinkin' large action, Boy
Me lung fu mo she, Boy
I can bring the vibe, cold spread it, Boy
You know it ain't nothin' but love, Boy
I pick my lady booty heavy, Boy
Passion flow over cause I'm driven, Boy
Bounce to the rhythm I'm spitin', Boy
Feel the roll, here it go - sing it
Drop:
Live - Everybody Live - Live
Rap:
All I got iz lint in my pocket
That's all right, I'm a mutha fuckin' hack it strong
Gotta keep rollin' on
I got shit you can't hack, come prove me wrong
Look me in the fuckin' eye when you lie to me
Don't look away like a pussy-ass bitch
When you come up, I'll tell you straight up
You ain't shit, I ain't scared mutha fucka
Soul is my click, the world is mine click
Chorus - 2x
The song L'I'V'I'N by Marz starts with the chorus where the rapper talks about living life and struggling with it. In the first verse, Marz talks about his ambition to make a lot of money and live large. He also reveals his violent nature and disregard for the law. In the bridge, he refers to his raw and ghetto style and boasts about his abilities.
In the second verse, Marz talks about doing whatever he wants and disrespecting people, including their mothers. He also mentions his love for drugs and violence. In the third verse, he talks about his confidence and how he spreads love through his music. The song ends with a rap where Marz challenges anyone who doubts him.
The song is about the struggles of life and the rapper's journey to success. It talks about the challenges one faces in life, but also the confidence and determination needed to overcome them. The lyrics are explicit and raw, with references to drugs, violence, and disrespect. However, they also contain elements of hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Livin', Strugglin'
Describing the dual nature of life, acknowledging the struggles while also celebrating living in the moment.
I'ma make me a ton of money, Boy
Confidently stating his intention to become wealthy.
Live large like I'm atomic, Boy
Describing his desire to live extravagantly like an atomic bomb going off, causing a big impact.
Keep your mouth shut cuz I'm violent, Boy
Warning others not to challenge him as he may react violently.
Fuck the law, I ain't silent, Boy
Disregarding authority and stating he will not remain quiet about it.
Daddy large that's how I'm comin', Boy
A reference to his confidence and belief in his own success.
Grab the Lord's nutz, cuz it's funny, Boy
Making a crude joke to show his disregard for religious authority.
Angels all around me stunning, Boy
Feeling protected and inspired by some higher power or confidence.
Here the bone, bring 'em on, bring 'em
Challenging others to come and face him in any situation.
Like ghetto raw, Bring 'em all, I got a big 'oll one
Asserting his dominance and readiness for any challenge.
I'ma make fun of your mama, Boy
Bragging about his ability to insult anyone, even their mother.
And I be rollin' on mountains, Boy
Feeling on top of the world and unstoppable.
And I do whatever I wanna, Boy
Asserting his authority over his own actions and freedom.
Cuz I'm that type of mutha fuckin' human, Boy
Being proud of his unique and unapologetic personality.
And I be rail on where you goin', Boy
Stalking and following people around.
I like that bity raw bloody, Boy
Showing an interest in violence and aggression.
What'cha got on my 40, Boy
Challenging others to try and take his possessions or power.
I be thinkin' large action, Boy
Believing in his own ability to execute big plans and ideas.
Me lung fu mo she, Boy
A nonsensical phrase possibly meant to sound intimidating or mysterious.
I can bring the vibe, cold spread it, Boy
Believing in his ability to influence and control the atmosphere and energy.
You know it ain't nothin' but love, Boy
Claiming that even his violent and aggressive behavior is motivated by love.
I pick my lady booty heavy, Boy
Preferring women with large and curvy behinds.
Passion flow over cause I'm driven, Boy
Driven by passion and hunger for success.
Bounce to the rhythm I'm spitin', Boy
Enjoying his own music and having fun performing it.
Feel the roll, here it go - sing it
Encouraging others to join him in his music and energy.
All I got iz lint in my pocket
Acknowledging his financial struggles.
That's all right, I'm a mutha fuckin' hack it strong
Being resilient and confident, despite not having much.
Gotta keep rollin' on
Motivating himself to keep pushing forward no matter how tough it gets.
I got shit you can't hack, come prove me wrong
Boastfully claiming to have something valuable and challenging others to try and take it.
Look me in the fuckin' eye when you lie to me
Demanding honesty and integrity from others.
Don't look away like a pussy-ass bitch
Belittling those who he perceives as weak or cowardly.
When you come up, I'll tell you straight up
Being straightforward and honest with others.
You ain't shit, I ain't scared mutha fucka
Being unafraid of others who may try to intimidate or challenge him.
Soul is my click, the world is mine click
Feeling connected and supported by his community, and believing he can conquer the world.
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chris ruiz
i found this album for free in a record store back in the early 2000s blew my mind then . so underrated to this day. industrial rap. badass!