American Veteran: Keep It Close

How Rap and a Broken Mic Help This Iraq Vet Survive (1x4)

Exibido em:: Out 18, 2021

During his deployment in Iraq, Army Veteran Jeff “Soldier Hard” Barillaro recorded rap music as a form of stress relief. Once a civilian, his music helped keep him grounded and gave him an outlet for the difficult emotions raised by his time in combat. Today, he keeps his old microphone from Iraq as a reminder of that time, and he works with other veterans to heal through music.