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Jamaican reggae music is one of the best-known genres of music around the world, uniting people of all countries, all races, and all religions with a sound that is dedicated to searching for the answers to life, to conflict, to humanity, to the world, to love. There are few artists in this music genre today that are creating the epitome of this artistic insight, professing subjects that are so often glazed over by mainstream music. Hailing from Washington D.C. – reggae band SOJA is on the forefront of this revolution, telling the roots story, but from the other side: America.
SOJA embodies musicians unlike any other band in any genre of music, to date. The members: Jacob, Bobby, Ken, Ryan, and Patrick have been a team since childhood with lifelong musical goals, which they are still pursing today.
Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians. Lead singer Jacob shares, “We loved rock and hip hop, but there was something missing in the message. Even with our favorite artists, you would get one song that hit home and touched you, then three that were about nothing. With our favorite artists in the reggae genre, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, they were singing about something beautiful that truly mattered in every song.
Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians. Lead singer Jacob shares, “We loved rock and hip hop, but there was something missing in the message. Even with our favorite artists, you would get one song that hit home and touched you, then three that were about nothing. With our favorite artists in the reggae genre, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, they were singing about something beautiful that truly mattered in every song.
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emericaskate73 wrote:
I wonder if anyone else gets sad when "fuck" gets censored in Mentality :/
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greglypoop123 wrote:
im a soul, jah!
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josesegundo wrote:
anyone reggae band can accept the SOPA and PIPA! Seriously, that's all shit!!!
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goofyrat wrote:
new album is great, especially "be with me now"
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romulloalves wrote:
Strength To Survive. http://www.mediafire.com/?nhlozqa6zexjun6
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Reincarnation88 wrote:
Don't download SOJA's stuff illegally. One of the few bands that really deserve the money. [2] I want a Born In Babylon LP. :<
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HitmanDante wrote:
Don't download SOJA's stuff illegally. One of the few bands that really deserve the money.
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yzzie wrote:
You can download "Strength to Survive" here: http://uploaded.to/file/c5yqgryu - But hurry, before the file is removed. Please, buy the album once it's available in your country.
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Maggotleader666 wrote:
New album Strenght to Survive is nicee! love the song 'When we were younger'
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yzzie wrote:
@andreoliveeira- Não sei se você ainda tá procurando, mas: http://www.mediafire.com/?dg2cemfs44h41zj - Infelizmente a qualidade não é essas coisas todas, mas dá pra ouvir tranquilamente.
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andreoliveeira- wrote:
link pra download do "Strength To Survive", alguém tem?
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Rafap17 wrote:
One of the best bands of the kind... jah atmosphere, true love, decide you're gone, You and me, Rasta courage, Born in Babylon... im just fuckin addicted
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whoowwhoow wrote:
Rasta Courage
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luksbolinha wrote:
Strength to Survive! (:
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angelheaven wrote:
Don't forget. Playing it at least so loud that my neighbours can understand every word of it.
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minio85211 wrote:
Zajebiste;]
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eyes_of_horror_ wrote:
You should come to Croatia in Europe, here are also big fans! :))
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marie_ana wrote:
em vez de comparar , podiam curtir 6
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Jowder wrote:
só
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kathizita wrote:
♥♥♥♥♥
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- Feb 9 Soldiers of Jah Army Bowery Ballroom, New York NY, United States
- Feb 10 Soldiers of Jah Army Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Feb 11 Soldiers of Jah Army Paradise Rock Club, Boston MA, United States
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Free DMB Caravan Sampler
9 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/soja
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