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Willie Steen

Don't be scared.....be prepared

About Me

Singer /songwriter WILLIE STEEN was born/raised in the East End of Glasgow Scotland on the 2nd of August 1966 & for the past few years has been based in Philadelphia.He wrote his first song in 1995....that track was called 'LIVING DAY' [a song about inner city living]. This artist is old school, though he is also part of the new school......he first started checking out reggae in the early eighties,[81] & from then on soon graduated to 'soundsystems' years later [early 90'S] Took the leap into music by learning the guitar......to put things in willie's own words [quote]......'all i wanted to do then, was play riddim guitar' .Since then it has been one step at a time.If you listen to this artist,you will hear original songs,sung with an original style.....lyrics that get real deep & personal,words that cut right to the bone.He records & works out of his home studio called, [RATROOFRECORDS].....a new chapter is unfolding &The Eastern Star is burning brightly......Slowly & surely, taking his music to the next level.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/17/2006
Band Members: Create.....Don't imitate.Some people might say that singer / songwriter / producer willie Steen is an ‘acquired taste’. Some folks might say ‘this & that’......well that’s ok..One thing is for sure, just keep listening & perhaps the penny will finally drop, that Steen truly is a force to be reckoned with. He more or less creates his own genre of music, inspired by the past as well as the present. Reggae is the backbone of the beat, which compliment’s the lyrics.......with subject matter that deal’s with topics such as.........love, hate, power, poverty, every human emotion get’s captured. Don’t expect to see him, anywhere near you soon......Steen retired from live performances year’s ago. The art of recording is what he enjoy’s best.......so listen without prejudice, throw any stereotypes out of the window & perhaps you too will find, the music of Willie Steen. [Bean] Philadelphia 2008.

Sounds Like: I have my own style of singing / writing / producing..... [i don't try or want to sound like anyone else]......originality works best for me.Reggae is my main foundation.....my type of sound contains a lot of pop elements......i don't think in terms of underground or mainstream......[music is music],i just try to make every track different......& keep that foundation solid.....keep that groove moving......make the beat catchy & make sure the lyrics match......My songs & music are soulful & mellow.

Record Label: Ratroofrecords
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Living In Exile !

For the past 7 years i have been living in Exile.......my songs reflect my experiences........my lyrics reflect my past as well as present situations,[the future will take care of it's self]......stan...
Posted by Willie Steen on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:34:00 PST

E mail Address !

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Posted by Willie Steen on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:15:00 PST

Ratroofrecords pt1

..> My name  is William Steen, iam a singer/songwriter . I have been writing lyrics since the early 90's.....first track was called LIVING DAY,[inspired by living in the inner city].....everyon...
Posted by Willie Steen on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:24:00 PST