Let Your Heart Be Shaken: The Inevitable Anthem by the Maverick Musician, Russell Oliver Stone” With a rush of electrifying rhythm and a surge of powerful lyrics, Russell Oliver Stone shakes the ground with his latest love song “We Gotta Wake Up”.
This rebel-rouser track is just one of many rallying cries off Stone’s gritty new album “The Calling”, featuring top musicians from the UK such as Paul Spong, Steve Sidwell, Neil Sidwell, and more. But Stone himself is the true star of the show, combining his signature soulful voice with piercing words that expose the failings of our political leaders, business moguls, and oppressors to tackle the dire social issues plaguing humanity. Jazz and R&B merge in perfect harmony, amplified by the hypnotic bassline and punctuated by raw horns to create a soundscape that captivates and enthralls. And just when you think you can’t take any more, spoken word legends Amen Noir and Poetikah elevate the track to otherworldly levels.
It’s a modern masterpiece, urging listeners to heed the wake-up call and take action before it’s too late. Russell may be known for his 1976 global hit “We Do It”, but his journey to musical fame was far from smooth. After the song’s success, tragedy struck when his wife and singing partner, Joanna, passed away. The loss drove him into the shadows, battling with alcoholism for years. Yet, despite the darkness, Russell never stopped creating. And now, faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, his mission is to inspire and nurture others as he has been inspired and cared for in his darkest moments. “Hopeless. That’s how I felt in the face of the world’s many crises,” Russell shares. “But we must not lose ourselves in the hopelessness.
Instead, we must use all we have learned and all we have within us to bring hope to others.” And “We Gotta Wake Up” does just that, with its poignant lyrics crafted in collaboration with the brilliant poets Amen Noir and Poetikah. It’s a call to action, a reminder that we each hold a part in shaping tomorrow. From dream teams to pipe dreams, Russell’s journey to the top has been a wild ride. Yet, as Lawrence Edwards PhD BCN Senior Fellow, LMHC says, “Russell Oliver Stone’s music is a musical feast for the soul, liberating the listener with its profound lyrics and spine-tingling melodies.
And with every beat and every word, Russell beckons listeners to join him, to dance together as one, embracing the power and purpose of love. Let your heart be shaken by Russell’s music, and let your soul echo its message: “We Gotta Wake Up”.