THE CRIME OF SILENCE - THE ALBUM
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19 June 2024... a.k.a. Juneteenth...
Not only a very important date in Black history, but also the release date of
"The Crime Of Silence", the 3rd. album project by internationally acclaimed
independent recording artist AMARU.
A project that started back in November of 2021 and which came to completion in May of 2024, the album comprises 16 tracks of new music by the entertainer, two of which were released ahead of the album's release. The multi award-winning "Traces Of My Melanin" and the 3x NUMER ONE Spanish language dance single and tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community "Este Hombre (El Tesoro)".
All songs were written, arranged, and performed by AMARU, while the production was
once again in the hands of himself and his long time musical collaborator Marcel van Ling.
You will get to know AMARU even better by listening to his new collection of songs,
as the singer candidly divulges about his struggles about moving from South America
to Europe, the hardship that he was met with, misplaced jealousy and envy,
but also the joy and success that he has worked very hard for
to achieve and enjoys.
While the title track may speak for itself to some, choosing one's battles in this day and age is
something that has to be taken into consideration at all cause. It's very noble to speak
about the injustices that we as people perpetrate upon ourselves, but at the same time
we have to be cautious as to when, where and how we express
our disdain for injustice of any kind.
"The Crime Of Silence" by AMARU features tracks that will inspire and motivate,
but as a listener you will also be invited to think about life, about the state of the
world, about our future, as is very typical for AMARU's lyrics. And as per the
entertainer every song on this album is covered in a massive undertone of love!
"While I'm not against 'here today, gone tomorrow ' kind of songs, I do want my work
to stand the test of time and make a difference", he says.
"The Crime Of Silence" by AMARU is released on this day coinciding with
and as a tribute to the celebration of Juneteenth, much like the first single of
this collection "Traces Of My Melanin" was back on Juneteenth 2023.
"The Crime Of Silence" by AMARU is now available worldwide on
digital download on all platforms of digital music.
Listen to "The Crime Of Silence" via these links:
Spotify Apple Music/iTunes Tidal Youtube Music Deezer
TRACK LISTING:
Help A Brotha Out *
Este Hombre (El Tesoro)
Champagne Attitude (Ragga Mix)
Never (The Melanin Mix)
It's Not Impossible
Traces Of My Melanin
My Shell
Frame
Like Glue
The Crime Of Silence
Just Let Them Eat Cake
Shake (Sterve It Up)
Macaxeira
The Crime Of Silence (Acoustic Mix)
Traces Of My Melanin (Video Mix)
Dejanos Bailar (Muevete)
ALBUM CREDITS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: AMARU
All songs (lyrics & melodies) written by AMARU
All vocal arrangements by AMARU
Lead & backing vocals by AMARU
* Backing vocals by AMARU & Marcel van Ling
All music produced by AMARU & Marcel van Ling
All songs recorded by Marcel van Ling at MoSound
(Zoetermeer, The Netherlands)
All songs mixed & mastered by Marcel van Ling at Audio Polish
(Zoetermeer, The Netherlands)
All songs published by AMARU Music Publishing
(BUMA/STEMRA)
Photography by AMARU PHOTOGRAPHY
Art direction by AMARU
Sleeve & cover design by AMARU
Cover concept by AMARU
Graphics designed by AMARU
Styling by AMARU
Make-up by Tessa Giek
© AMARU MUSIC (2007 - 2024)
ALBUM REVIEWS / AWARDS
26 September 2024
Global Music Awards
(USA)
🏆 WINNER: Silver Medal Winner "Best Album World Music" - "The Crime Of Silence"
Winners notificationis available via this link.
24 September 2024
Check out this great album review of "The Crime Of Silence" and a promo interview
with AMARU by Indie Band Guru from New York. Follow this link to read the article.
27 July 2024
AMARU's new documentary "The Crime Of Silence - A Musical Narrative" wins
the Special Mention Award of Merit at The Indie Fest Film Awards
in California (U.S.A.). Winner notification available this link.
09 July 2024
"The Crime Of Silence" is reviewed by Dawn Coombe from
the UK music blog The Music Asylum. Check out the review via this link.
08 July 2024
Music reviewer Saiid Zeidan has once again written beautifully and objectively
about AMARU's work. To read his album review of "The Crime Of Silence"
follow one of these links:
LINK 1 LINK 2
03 July 2024
Music Arena GH from the UK published a great review of AMARU's new album
"The Crime Of Silence" today. Read the review via this link.
26 June 2024
AMARU's new album "The Crime Of Silence" receives critical acclaim from
entertainment blog Music Taste UK. Follow this link to read this stupendous review!
In support of the album AMARU has also released his documentary
"AMARU - The Crime Of Silence (A Musical Narrative)" in which he provides his
audience with a unique behind-the-scenes impression of the production of his new album.
THE CRIME OF SILENCE - DIGITAL MAXI-SINGLE
Honoring part of his life spent in the Caribbean, AMARU decided to set the song "The Crime Of Silence" to a reggae beat, while providing lyrical content that invites its listeners to
think about a number of societal issues.
While the saying "silence is golden" is most known to many, that may not always be true. In a society of cell phones and the immense abuse of social media apps, we have become a very reclusive, dulled down species that very seldom sticks its neck out anymore to tackle difficult and not so popular issues in our society. And everybody has their own reason for "keeping quite", but as the late
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once very eloquently said:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
And let that very quote be the basis of "The Crime Of Silence" by AMARU.
"The Crime Of Silence" by AMARU is the singer's tribute to love, unity and the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The music video on the other hand was appropriately shot
in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.A.), the birthplace of Dr. King
"The Crime Of Silence (Digital Maxi-Single)" by AMARU is available on
digital download via these links:
Spotify Apple Music/iTunes Tidal Youtube Music Deezer
CHART POSITIONS:
Date: 23 October 2024
Rank: Number 1
Week: 28 October
Radio Indie Alliance / ISSA Radio (Atlanta, U.S.A.)
The official music video is available online/below: