Opinions: Army of One
Hello everybody … I’m really interested in knowing what you people think of this local hip-hop band, army of one. I need you to back up your answers with facts or references to their tracks.
Only those who know the band, heard their music, saw their video clips are eligible to answer here. Please be subjective and fair.
Thanks everybody
August 13th, 2006 12:00
i found them rather disappointing in terms of content, both musically and lyrically. considering the purpose which hiphop is meant to serve as a voice for the oppressed and frustrated, youd think the middle east would be an ideal location for truely original hiphop to emerge, what with all the conflict etc.
lebanese/palestinian/hebrew hiphop is something the middle east should be proud of, but army of one are nothing more than the same commercial crap you see on MTV. all style no substance. then again perhaps thats a reflection of their environment.
having said that, kudos to whoever did put the band together, that took some real balls and i’m sure it takes an equally large amount to put up with the criticism i’m sure theyre getting.
August 13th, 2006 14:07
I personally think they’re good rappers and quite talented. I mean honestly, if you just listen to the music you wouldn’t in a million years realize they are not American.. well except for that line in arabic. Anyway, my point is, because they are kuwaiti/Arabs, kuwaiti and arabic people don’t take them seriously. I really hope they make it! They deserve it, one of them I don’t remember his name, he’s the thin (kuwaiti looking, not sure he is though) guy anyway, he can rap better than half of the rappers you see on MTV. mashallah.. Allah yiwafig-hom.. They ROCK!
August 13th, 2006 17:23
here’s a review I read while ago;
http://shakomakoq8.blogspot.com/2006/03/kuwaiti-rapay-shay.html
August 13th, 2006 18:47
Well, when you consider the fact that they’re q80, u actually realize that they’re not bad at all, the lyrics, well it’s rap, so all the same, and the beats r reeeaaallly good (How we do, reprezentin’, that day) but again; Rap is supposed to be some kinda way to complain, but umm… Kuwait is not exactly a ghetto style country, maybe if they’de sing more abt the actual real q80 life it would have been better… other than that, i think that they’re not bad at all, and i really enjoy listennin to them from time to time…
August 13th, 2006 22:28
*scanned the above comments*
Don’t want to reiterate what these guys have just said but all in all, I think they have a good beat. I like how they incorporate Arabic instruments and beats seeing as how other “Western” rappers have dove into Indian instruments.
I just don’t like the fact that they try to beef it up with too much wannabe gangsta attitude and lyrics. Be original. Use your culture, folktales (yes! really!) and so on. Also, why not remix old Kuwaiti songs (the ones that are on 89.3) and use the catchy beats and add in your own lyrics? And again, I am serious! ‘Luck.
August 15th, 2006 04:40
In the end they are just cultural products. The shame in the situation is that they prove to be the products of acculturation instead, and by that I mean they are just original wannabes. I am sure after they get their spotlight they would steer into a signature of their own… because it would mean their survival.
August 15th, 2006 20:45
I hate rap and I think they (Army of none) really suck. You should be proud of your own Kuwaiti music like Aswat and Samry. Something that fits your heritage at least. Stop acting like Americans and most importantly stop singing like them be proud of what you got.
August 16th, 2006 00:06
I know Dub-G and Arabface personally & I do like their stuff. I admire them because I know they have worked hard to achieve what they have.
Nawaf (Alien Records owner) is also a close friend of mine.
I do think that they try to be those gangsta’s in the States rapping about ghetto’s in Kuwait.. I mean seriously!
I love their new stuff much more than Reprezentin tho!
August 18th, 2006 01:33
I know that one of them is palestinian, his nickname is arabface, his cousin used to take classes with me in school..
check http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/5050/dsc01542fw4.jpg
August 18th, 2006 17:24
I think they are very talented. When i first heard them i thought they were a new American band. I was suprised to know they are all Kuwaiti. I felt bad when i heard that their album was not allowed to be sold in Kuwait. The reason for that is unknown. They really are very good and have a lot of potentail. I wouldn’t be suprised if they made it to the VMA’s.
August 18th, 2006 22:52
loooooooooool where did u find that moey!
August 18th, 2006 22:58
jordanian man magazine called NOX, more info on my blog
August 19th, 2006 16:46
WELL at first i never knew that they were kuwaities when i heard them on the radio and i liked the song somuch
meaning that they r so talented and the vidio clips they r not lucky in them sort of a wanabes but not bad totallynot bad
best of luck 2 them
August 20th, 2006 23:14
Hey there ..
I like some of their songs .. its quite nice and emotional .. i like the song [ that day ] the lyrics rocks !!
thanx
August 21st, 2006 05:05
I’m commenting twice because ending at 13 comments is bad luck, well, that’s my opinion anyway : P
So to sum up, I guess just a little bit of genuinity and orginality would better the outcome. Don’t force that gangsta talk for the hell of it.
This might sound a little nerdy but research first (history: Kuwaiti history, rap/R&B/etc…whatever helps and whatever feels good). Then let it all settle down and sink in. And then write and don’t stop until you’ve poured your heart out.
August 27th, 2006 11:38
Their lyrics are crappy. We should give a chance to others; I know of some.
August 31st, 2006 21:20
Hi tata.. its the first time to me her , every thing is amazing, keep working and don’t dependands on your last successful try to improve ur self as U can and keep creating ideas.
First of all i would like to comment about the article,(just an opinion) there are positives and passives, but let’s give’em the chance to prove there goodness with the Kuwaities ( 5al yer7omona.. walla ma ala7eg ma3ahom
..and they will feel ( enhom zawodoha 3ad ).
Thanks Tato..
contact with us.. Wa7ashteshtashtena
September 2nd, 2006 04:59
heyz…at first i had no idea they were kuwaitis ..till i checked out their site
http://www.army-one.com
but all in all..they aint that bad..i’ve listened 2 sum of their songs…seen one video…they’re a bunch of wannabes thats true…n their lyrics r kinda shitty..but the fact that they’re arabic rappers ( never seen any be4 ) amuses me alot…hope they improve the lyrics n cut that wannabe theme sum slack tho ^.^
September 14th, 2006 15:48
Hhhmm.. W.A.N.N.A.B.E.S..
“Yo this is QB from the Army of one.. blah blah blah and so on.. WHEN Y’ALL COME UP TO OUR LEVEL.. THEN YOU CAN START TALKING”
damn you guys… ABBA’s hotter than you.. LOOL
September 22nd, 2006 18:30
well … they’re such a good rappers … most of their songs about kuwait and kuwaiti people …
i do like’em
BTW .. they’re new in the music world …
so let’s wait for the 3rd and the 4th album ..
and about kuwaiti people who sing english …
most of them rappers …
i’d really like to listen some Kuwaiti ROCK ‘N ROLL :>
September 24th, 2006 00:03
well i think dey’re really good…i mean dey’re lyrics n stuff…all u people critisizin: i think its unfair dat u judge dem without thinkin…coz if u look at it my way…all dey’re tryna do is represent their country n their religion…jus like all of us…so b4 yall go any further…think abt it AGAIN!!…i mean seriously..jus coz u ppl dnt like da lyrics doesnt mean dey suck…i think dey’re amazing…n really sweet in person..trust me..howmany celebs can u find dese dayz who dnt sing abt stuff like asses n sex…all of dem sing like shit…but army of one actually makes sense…think abt it…sum1 back me up lol
October 8th, 2006 15:34
I think they are not bad, even if they are not the best its good to see arabs mix up there types of music instead of only talking and singing about love and broken hearts.. i hope they make more arabs want to sing hip hop rap and ALL types of songs..=)
October 26th, 2006 23:31
wuzupp?
my background is iraqi and i love their music even my canadian friend loves it so i guess it doesnt matter where u r from.. and the beats r tight! its just too bad they didnt release their album when i was back in dubai and theres noway it could be found in canada :’( sadly all i can get is a lil bit of their songs from army-one.com! i wish them all good luck!! and im so proud of them for representin us arabs!! and i hope someday they’ll do a concert here in toronto and kick massari’s and karl wolf’s asses! cuz its not just the arabs who appreaciate them!
October 26th, 2006 23:53
ohh yea and i liked their video clips a lot they were a lil funny though espcially ‘just cruisin’ they were like sayin hi to all thier indian bruthas lool im just like as if ppl do that back home
November 11th, 2006 00:43
Yam3awad zain .. fasheloona Allah yehadeehom .. Wallah ina mayste7oon.. a55 wain a’3ani gabel il samriyat oo a9wat wil ba7ri wil 3adaniyat galeeel yesme3oon oo ye’3anoon hal ayam .. oo in isma3aw il awadem galo 3anhom 7awash oo 3agad.. hathi il a’3ani il torathiya ili il mafrooth ye’3anoonha oo yesme3oonha.. moo ye’3aldoonli hal ajaneb ;s .. Kuwait is changing.. wain ayam gabel wallah !!!
January 12th, 2007 06:53
i think they’re good,their songs just arent that deep or anything,its like they’re talented,they just have nothing to really rap about,i dont think rap’s about just rhyming its about words that have meaning,words that reach n touch whoever listens
January 13th, 2007 19:59
i think they are a great band and have good music and interesting lyrics.. i cant seem to find any of their songs or video clips on the internet.. does anyone know where i could find any?????
January 27th, 2007 07:59
So far i think theyre a great band ,, i only heard 2 of their song : “reprezentin” and “This is how we do” ,, liked reprezentin better,,
2 Emma : u cn download their song and video clips thru “iMesh” or “bearshare”
cn any1 help me find their song lyrics??
February 25th, 2007 20:31
well I think they are pretty good and I love their music and lyrics we should support them and give them thums up
and he any one wants their lyrics just log to this link and u will find their both of their albums:
Album Reprezentin:
http://www.alien-records.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3
Album Hush:
http://www.alien-records.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
March 15th, 2007 16:43
simply brilliant!
March 25th, 2007 22:49
Hmm i liked Their song “3abdulLa” v.sad o.. I like their beaTz more dan Der Lyrics aNd i don’t think their good at lyrics Ive seen them write in the car
Their average people who have nothing ealse to do basically 
March 25th, 2007 22:49
Hmm i liked Their song “3abdulLa” v.sad o.. I like their beaTz more dan Der Lyrics aNd i don’t think their good at lyrics Ive seen them write in the car
Their average people who have nothing ealse to do basically 
April 7th, 2007 10:22
yuba.. la2anhom they’re “TRYING” support them.. yalla zain atleast 3yalna 6la3awlina eb shay =P .. laaa mota5aab.. la 7ukumaa. laa 3amaat 3ein.. ya fa5ratna feekom.. =P .. bacher hathool yikbroon yigooloon kil wa7ed seb3een sina.. yigooloon ag 3yalhom oo 3yal 3yaalhom.. “tara shnoo jeelkom!!! 7inna 3ala yoomn kinna eb fir8aa !!! kinna mithil amreekaaan.. Yo Yo!! 5aleekom gangstas oo st7aw 3ala wyoohkom” LooL =P …
April 7th, 2007 10:24
BTW. 5.KD well spent 7ag their CD..
loo sharyatli ra9eed a7sanli.. =/
May 2nd, 2007 12:04
they got some tight shit man trust me they r killin n kickin …..keep it up
May 6th, 2007 18:21
can anyone tell me how 2 download da song let’s roll its very nice (u know da one in da snickers advert)
June 7th, 2007 20:19
i think , if youre going to rap , you should do it in your language. If English/American is your language , then you better be good and have a strong message if youre going to be any good in rapping. Honestly , to all people who said they liked their music , if you knew nothing about them , and just heared the track randomly on the radio in amongst other tracks , would you not say..what is this crap ??!!! or the least , you will change the radio station and never remember hearing any of their tracks. Arabs have a strong message a real message , and hip-hop is a great way to deliver this message , whatever that message may be. But if you immitate , no one will ever listen to you..if you really want to make a change and be heared , you need to inovate..bring something new to the table.
There are quite a few Palestinian and Lebanese groups , doing it…theyre being real about it , theyre trying to innovate..they are not there yet , but they are on the way..they have something…others like euphrates who are iraqis living in canada , they rap in english , however they represent the arab world very strongly , and they are good..their beats are solid , their ryhmes and flows are on point , and there is thought in what they say….they are innovating…
March 27th, 2008 21:39
thay are cool ,great ,woe-some & amazing
that always rap in them songs
i really love them
and if you really care about them ,then plz join with us fans army of one band in them forum
you will get them news and having a lot of friends who care about them too and support them ” army of one”
and i will talk in name of memeber army of one forum :
we really will be so glud to have each of you between us and share every thing we read it or write in the forum with you
so here you are the link:
http://alien-records.com/forum/
and them website is :
http://www.army-one.com
and them another website is :
http://www.alien-records.com
March 27th, 2008 21:54
i’m really surprise that i was taken a look at comment other people and i saw nikename “Alenoor” so i was realy shock coz he one of member army of one forum and he really good friend
so why do not you all be members too and share every you have of poem ,lyrics & any thing you want to talk about or to share it with us
so that a invite from me to you all to join the greatest forum