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Staff Sgt. Clarence L. Pitre, marksmanship training unit staff NCO, displays his CD. Using his stage name CDrive, his CD, "My Show, Our Party" is scheduled for release, Aug. 2, in stores worldwide.

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Staff NCO takes shot at rap stardom;

11 Aug 2005 | Pfc. Lanessa Arthur Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Usher, watch your back ‘cause CDrive is in the house.

Marines might know him as Staff Sgt. Clarence L. Petri, marksmanship training unit staff noncommissioned officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Force Service Support Group, but in his free time he is CDrive, a rhythm and blues artist trying to get noticed.

Now at the age of 33 he has. Petri has a record coming out labeled “My Show, Our Party,” available now on major websites like Amazon.com, Target.com and CDBaby.com and in stores worldwide Aug. 2.

Petri says he got his name from his first name Clarence and the “drive” from being headstrong and pushing forward with his music career.

Not only did Petri make beats, while living the life of a Marine, he recorded and performed singles like, “It’s Hard to be Faithful” and “Carry Your Own Weight.”

Petri’s music has been heard while performing openings for acts for artists such as Change of Face, Scarface, Ralph Tresvan and Outkast.

Clubbers in Houston have also had the opportunity to hear Petri’s lyrics in “Going for the Gusto” and “Dancers Only.”

Petri bases his productions out of his hometown of Houston.

Not only do the night club enthusiasts have to opportunity to hear Petri, but so do those near and dear to his heart his Marines.

Petri has worked for three months on this record, on top of his daily tasks as a leader of Marines.

“Staff sergeant is a great leader, taking care of his Marines and leading from the front,” said Cpl. Jason W. Deshong, unit movement control coordinator, CLB-1.

Sometimes being the force of readiness does have its advantages.

By having a career in the Marine Corps, “I think people take me more seriously, than if the music business was my only career,” said Petri.

Being a Marine might not always be beneficial. Now he has to promote his record and himself in his free time, said Petri.

Petri hopes to put out a music video in the next few months.

Since 1998 he has been the owner and executive producer of Track House Productions and collaborated with Diamond Note Productions beginning in 2004.

With years of experience under his belt, CDrive pushed forward, making contacts through his travel with the Marine Corps, here and on recruiting duty in Houston, said Petri.

The music CDrive throws down contains “street elements with raw R&B, hip hop and a sound with a party edge,” said Petri. “It also has variety and a soft side.”

“It’s good. Surprisingly every track on the album is good, not just one or two,” said Deshong.

Staff Sgt. Clarence L. Pitre, marksmanship training unit staff NCO, displays his CD. Using his stage name CDrive, his CD, "My Show, Our Party" is scheduled for release, Aug. 2, in stores worldwide.

Photo by Pfc. Lanessa Arthur

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Staff NCO takes shot at rap stardom;

11 Aug 2005 | Pfc. Lanessa Arthur Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Usher, watch your back ‘cause CDrive is in the house.

Marines might know him as Staff Sgt. Clarence L. Petri, marksmanship training unit staff noncommissioned officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Force Service Support Group, but in his free time he is CDrive, a rhythm and blues artist trying to get noticed.

Now at the age of 33 he has. Petri has a record coming out labeled “My Show, Our Party,” available now on major websites like Amazon.com, Target.com and CDBaby.com and in stores worldwide Aug. 2.

Petri says he got his name from his first name Clarence and the “drive” from being headstrong and pushing forward with his music career.

Not only did Petri make beats, while living the life of a Marine, he recorded and performed singles like, “It’s Hard to be Faithful” and “Carry Your Own Weight.”

Petri’s music has been heard while performing openings for acts for artists such as Change of Face, Scarface, Ralph Tresvan and Outkast.

Clubbers in Houston have also had the opportunity to hear Petri’s lyrics in “Going for the Gusto” and “Dancers Only.”

Petri bases his productions out of his hometown of Houston.

Not only do the night club enthusiasts have to opportunity to hear Petri, but so do those near and dear to his heart his Marines.

Petri has worked for three months on this record, on top of his daily tasks as a leader of Marines.

“Staff sergeant is a great leader, taking care of his Marines and leading from the front,” said Cpl. Jason W. Deshong, unit movement control coordinator, CLB-1.

Sometimes being the force of readiness does have its advantages.

By having a career in the Marine Corps, “I think people take me more seriously, than if the music business was my only career,” said Petri.

Being a Marine might not always be beneficial. Now he has to promote his record and himself in his free time, said Petri.

Petri hopes to put out a music video in the next few months.

Since 1998 he has been the owner and executive producer of Track House Productions and collaborated with Diamond Note Productions beginning in 2004.

With years of experience under his belt, CDrive pushed forward, making contacts through his travel with the Marine Corps, here and on recruiting duty in Houston, said Petri.

The music CDrive throws down contains “street elements with raw R&B, hip hop and a sound with a party edge,” said Petri. “It also has variety and a soft side.”

“It’s good. Surprisingly every track on the album is good, not just one or two,” said Deshong.