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A NEW RELEASE!!

Now available is the debut solo album from Mike Roots, titled "Freedom & Struggle". The disc contains 13 tracks and features a number of special guests including Wayne Stoddart, Dwight Schroeter and Leary Marshall. Most of the tracks were a collaborative effort between Mike Roots and Jah Servant, (who played most of the instruments and handled the majority of production). In similar fashion, Stoddart produced and created a few of the rhythm tracks as well.

Describing the title, Mike Roots says "The freedom is in that found in Yeshua, the Saviour, while the struggle is in the spiritual battle and dealing with things such as poverty, wickedness, infirmities and temptation. When I look at my life and the world around me I see many set free, many captive and all struggling in one way or another. The title of this album wasn't chosen until after the songs were written and recorded and I stepped back to look at what they were saying as a whole. The songs are definitely personal, yet I feel they're not just for me." Containing mostly roots reggae material, "Freedom & Struggle" also includes a couple of disco (extended) mixes, an acoustic "unplugged" tune and more.

Mike Roots was featured on last year's "Unity Riddim Sessions Vol. 1" with the well-received tracks "Feed The Children" & "Gospel Fire" on the Star Recordings label and was also a part of Roots & Akcent who released a single/EP, "Keepin' It Real" in 2001.

Known by some more for his work as a radio deejay and selector both on radio and the internet, Roots (born Michael Killiany) has been singing, playing and writing for several years. Combining thoughtful lyrics, uniquely rich vocals, contemporary roots rhythms and solid production, Mike Roots is one of reggae's fresh new voices. The songs on "Freedom & Struggle" are 100% positive and for all who enjoy positive music and care to listen.

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