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The hitmaker returns with a new 80s inspired-anthem, titled &#8216;Soldier,&#8217; radiating positivity, emotional liberation, and freedom.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;There comes a time for change, the power to be free; in this game of life, we&#8217;ve gotta choose what&#8217;s it gonna be,&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>Jackson sings, aiming to inspire people to take matters into their own hands and start living the life they are proud of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;Soldier&#8217; is not a general interpretation of people living in the shadows, not living their truths. Jackson used her exhilarating lyrics to respond compassionately to some of her closest friends&#8217; stories and fear of showing their authentic selves. Based on their experiences, she wants to extend her platform to uplift, empower and spread global happiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing more than just her signature classic 80s-inspired sound, Jackson collaborated with Ramzi Steiman, who she worked with on her No. 1 single &#8216;Flipside,&#8217; but she also included glimpses of her teenage rock band called Cold Front.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stream &#8216;Soldier&#8217; <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vyd.co\/StaceyJacksonSoldier\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vyd.co\/StaceyJacksonSoldier\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong> on all streaming platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Soldier\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/00ODaGtK0TR6p5wXKO3uzO?si=45eaa6b9b1284117&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our favorite pop artist Stacey Jackson is back! 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