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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/
La Pression
Marz Lyrics
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Bout to make a billion without losin' my soul
Ain't nobody ever been promised tomorrow
So I stay strong and keep on on my road
And believe me, it ain't easy but my head's high
Focus on the game and pray that I fly
A rose from the concrete of a raw street
On your mark get ready my star is rising
L'une qui me met la tête a l'envers
L'autre me stresse et me colle un ulcère
Même raide def je lâche pas mes quelques verres
Enterré comme la hache de guerre
Anti-positive attitude laisse ça aux rêves de gosses
Et mate la France d'en bas qui titube mec
Un besoin vital de changer d'air
Et pas prêt à faire ma dernière prière
It takes pressure to make diamonds
La Pression
You keep on pushin' I keep climbin'
La Pression
Fuelin' my fire till I'm top G
Nah boy you won't stop me
It's a dirty game that we play y'all know
Bout to make a billion without losin' my soul
Ain't nobody ever been promised tomorrow
So I stay strong and keep on on my road
And believe me, it ain't easy but my head's high
Focus on the game and pray that I fly
A rose from the concrete of a raw street
On your mark get ready my star is rising
C'est clair que je l'apprécierais plus dans mon verre
Bouffe mon air, ma terre, mon univers
M'enfonce dans une perpétuelle guerre des nerfs
On ne décompresse plus dans les waters
Le temps d'un riff, d'un kiff, d'un split laisse moi oublier
Ce truc qui essaye de me suivre jusque dans mes cahiers
Il n'y a que dans mon art que je peux m'exiler
Pourtant autour de moi plus d'un essaye de me la filer
It takes pressure to make diamonds
La Pression
You keep on pushin' I keep climbin'
La Pression
Fuelin' my fire till I'm top G
Nah boy you won't stop me
It's a dirty game that we play y'all know
Bout to make a billion without losin' my soul
Ain't nobody ever been promised tomorrow
So I stay strong and keep on on my road
And believe me, it ain't easy but my head's high
Focus on the game and pray that I fly
A rose from the concrete of a raw street
On your mark get ready my star is rising
N'est ce qu'une impression
Ou bien trop de pression domine ma raison
En aurais-je raison, avant qu'elle prenne possession
De mes plus viles pulsion. J'ai tant de frustrations
Si peu de satisfactions. Toujours en compétition
Pour faire valoir son opinion. Montrer sa détermination
Ou subir la domination. Sans accepter la démission
Et de cette obstination. Naît alors l'obsession
Et la pression s'empare de ma raison
It's a dirty game that we play y'all know
Bout to make a billion without losin' my soul
Ain't nobody ever been promised tomorrow
So I stay strong and keep on on my road
And believe me, it ain't easy but my head's high
Focus on the game and pray that I fly
A rose from the concrete of a raw street
On your mark get ready my star is rising
(x2)
In "La Pression," Marz talks about the pressures he faces as an aspiring artist trying to make it big in the music industry. He acknowledges the difficulties that come with chasing his dreams, but he remains determined to make it without compromising his values.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, highlighting the cut-throat and dirty nature of the industry. Marz expresses his desire to succeed and make a billion dollars, but not at the expense of his soul. He recognizes that life is unpredictable, and he has to stay focused and dedicated to his craft.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "La Pression," which means pressure in French. Marz uses this phrase as a metaphor for the challenges he faces in the music industry. He acknowledges that pressure can be intense, like trying to turn coal into diamonds, but he's determined to rise to the top.
The second verse of the song talks about the emotional toll that pressure can have on an individual. Marz describes feeling stressed and on edge, constantly fighting with his insecurities and frustrations. He uses his music as a form of escape, a place where he can lose himself and forget the pressure that surrounds him.
Overall, "La Pression" is a song about the challenges and sacrifices that come with pursuing a dream. It's a reminder that success is not easy, but with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a dirty game that we play y'all know
Life can be a difficult and unforgiving game that we all participate in.
Bout to make a billion without losin' my soul
The singer aims to achieve a significant financial gain without foregoing their moral principles or integrity.
Ain't nobody ever been promised tomorrow
No one can predict the future, and we must embrace the present moment and take action to accomplish our goals.
So I stay strong and keep on on my road
The artist maintains their perseverance and determination along their chosen path despite any obstacles or hardships they may face.
And believe me, it ain't easy but my head's high
The artist acknowledges the difficulties they encounter in pursuit of their goals, yet they remain optimistic and confident in their abilities.
Focus on the game and pray that I fly
The singer keeps their focus on their goals and aspirations, hoping that their success will take them to new heights.
A rose from the concrete of a raw street
The singer has emerged from a challenging environment to achieve their goals despite the lack of resources or advantages.
On your mark get ready my star is rising
The artist is poised for success, and their star is on the rise.
L'une qui me met la tête a l'envers
Referring to a woman that has a strong hold over the artist's emotional state.
L'autre me stresse et me colle un ulcère
Another woman adds stress and anxiety to the artist's life.
Même raide def je lâche pas mes quelques verres
Even if the singer is struggling, they won't give up on their few pleasures, like drinking.
Enterré comme la hache de guerre
The artist has buried the hatchet on past conflicts and moved on.
Anti-positive attitude laisse ça aux rêves de gosses
The singer sees positivity as immature and childish, unsuitable for the harsh realities of adulthood.
Et mate la France d'en bas qui titube mec
The singer observes the struggles of those less fortunate and unstable.
Un besoin vital de changer d'air
The singer feels a critical need for change and a new environment.
Et pas prêt à faire ma dernière prière
The artist does not feel they are nearing the end of their life and still have goals to achieve.
C'est clair que je l'apprécierais plus dans mon verre
The artist would prefer to have something they desire, like alcohol, rather than stress and anxiety from life.
Bouffe mon air, ma terre, mon univers
Something is exhausting the singer, taking up all of their space and energy.
M'enfonce dans une perpétuelle guerre des nerfs
Something is causing the singer to feel anxiety and stress constantly.
On ne décompresse plus dans les waters
Going to the bathroom is no longer a relaxing opportunity to decompress.
Le temps d'un riff, d'un kiff, d'un split laisse moi oublier
The artist finds temporary relief from their troubles through music, pleasurable experiences, or drugs.
Ce truc qui essaye de me suivre jusque dans mes cahiers
Something is interfering with the artist's work or thought process, making it difficult to concentrate and succeed.
Il n'y a que dans mon art que je peux m'exiler
The singer finds solace and escape from their stress through their artistic pursuits.
Pourtant autour de moi plus d'un essaye de me la filer
The artist's success and happiness attract envy and attempts to steal it from them.
N'est ce qu'une impression
The singer wonders if their stress and pressure is only a feeling or hallucination.
Ou bien trop de pression domine ma raison
The singer considers that their stress and pressure could be overwhelming their logical mind and decision-making abilities.
En aurais-je raison, avant qu'elle prenne possession
The singer ponders if they are correct in their understanding of their stress and pressure before it overtakes them completely.
De mes plus viles pulsion. J'ai tant de frustrations
The artist expresses their feelings of being overtaken by negative impulses and frustrated by their current situation.
Si peu de satisfactions. Toujours en compétition
The artist feels largely dissatisfied with their life and is in a constant state of competition to improve it.
Pour faire valoir son opinion. Montrer sa détermination
The singer feels the need to assert their opinions and demonstrate their determination to others.
Ou subir la domination. Sans accepter la démission
The singer may face subjugation or domination but refuses to give up or surrender their rights or goals.
Et de cette obstination. Naît alors l'obsession
The artist's persistence turns into obsession, which could be harmful to their mental health and wellbeing.
Et la pression s'empare de ma raison
The pressure and stress associated with the artist's goals and ambitions overtake their judgment and reasoning abilities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID GITLIS, ETIENNE BOUET, FREDERIC GOUBET, JONATHAN GITLIS, MARC MELI, TONI RIZZOTTI, WILLIAM BASTIANI, ZLATKO BOBBY HUKIC
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