Stand My Ground
Artist’s Note:
This is one of the most significant songs I’ve ever recorded in my career. It was the first song I recorded after the release of my first album, No Longer Quiet.
My first album was an acoustic-centric, soft rock album. It can be tempting as an artist to keep doing the thing you’ve done. But, I have always wanted to wander. I’ve always wanted to explore different genres, different styles, different tastes.
This song was my first venture out of the “acoustic soft rock” category. I wanted to make something modern, something with a heavier R&B focus. But I wasn’t sure how to do it. Furthermore, I wasn’t sure how it would be received.
I enlisted the help of Dvani, my long time friend and producer. He helped me bring this song to life. Together we worked on it from two locations. I recorded things in my house in Florida. Then I would send him the files electronically and he would mix it in Denver, Colorado. Eventually the song came together and we released it.
The reception of this song was epic. Friends messaged me saying it was their favorite song. They couldn’t stop singing the hook. It was a turning point. This song made me realize that there is a much bigger world out there, beyond the traditional soft rock genre I was playing in. This song made me excited to dive deeper into the world of record production.
Liner Notes:
Music & Lyrics by Roman Samuels
Producer: Dvani
Co-Producer: Dvani
Performed, Composed and Arranged by Roman Samuels
Recorded in Ave Maria, Florida and Denver, Colorado