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Protoje releases new single “Like This”
On September 7th, Easy Star RecordsĀ presents the new single from rising Jamaican reggae artist, Protoje. Taken from his recently released critically acclaimed new album, āA Matter Of Timeā, āLike Thisā explores themes of love and relationship anxieties and blends traditional and contemporary reggae rhythms with Protojeās sleek vocals. This powerful songwriter and philosophical thinker articulates the righteous anger of an emerging generation and has rejuvenated the decaying art of socially responsible, mentally stimulating messages through witty wordplay and poetic language. New album [...]
Protoje Releases Music Video For “No Guarantee” ft. Chronixx
Protoje returns with Chronixx for their first on-screen visual since the massive 2014 anthem "Who Knows," which has garnered close to 80 million Youtube views. The duo reunite in Port Royal, Jamaica for the cinematic visual of Protoje's latest single "No Guarantee" off his new album A Matter Of Time(Easy Star). Director Dan Regan says their approach "was really to metaphorically convey how nothing is guaranteed. We wanted to distort the natural order of things, defy gravity." Protoje adds, "With [...]
Protoje Announces Headlining U.S. West Coast Tour
On the heels of his fourth albumĀ A Matter Of TimeĀ debuting at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart, the Jamaican star Protoje announces new headlining dates for the end of the summer across the West Coast. The shows fall amidst his recently announced pair of dates supporting Ms. Lauryn Hill's tour. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 20. Protoje is currently in Europe for the second leg of hisĀ A Matter Of Time Tour.Ā He is hitting the festival circuit hard, including [...]
Protoje Drops His Most Experimental Album Yet, A Matter Of Time
The Jamaican artist'sĀ forward-thinkingĀ album channels an array of styles and sounds from reggae,Ā dancehall, dub, hip hop and rock into a cohesive 10 track LP. All songs were recordedĀ at the legendary Marley-owned Tuff Gong Studios in KingstonĀ andĀ maintains theĀ essence of Jamaican roots music, while pushing the envelope.Ā āItās not as traditional as my last album, but itās still authentic,āĀ explains Protoje.Ā āItās moreĀ innovative, more global and more experimental. I want to elevate reggae culture and theĀ worldās perception of it.ā OnĀ A Matter Of Time, Protoje continues his creative partnerships with [...]
Rebelution’s New Album, Free Rein, Is Out Now
Grammy-nominated reggae/rock band Rebelution have released their 6th studio album Free Rein (87 Music/Easy Star Records). PRESS HERE to purchase & HERE to stream. The 12 tracks on the LP fuse Rebelutionās classic reggae sound with genres spanning R&B, rock, jazz and folk; this is Rebelutionās most diverse album to date. The collection of songs shines a spotlight on the bandās evocative songwriting, incendiary playing and timely lyrical commentary. The bold move from the powerhouse band proves their artistry and experimental prowess, [...]