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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, ā€˜A Matter Of Timeā€™, ā€˜Like Thisā€™ explores themes of love and relationship anxieties and blends traditional and contemporary reggae rhythms with Protojeā€™s 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 [...]

September 7th, 2018|Tags: |

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 [...]

August 13th, 2018|Tags: |

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 [...]

July 19th, 2018|Tags: |

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 ā€œItā€™s not as traditional as my last album, but itā€™s still authentic,ā€Ā explains Protoje.Ā ā€œItā€™s moreĀ innovative, more global and more experimental. I want to elevate reggae culture and theĀ worldā€™s perception of it.ā€ OnĀ A Matter Of Time, Protoje continues his creative partnerships with [...]

June 26th, 2018|Tags: |

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 Rebelutionā€™s classic reggae sound with genres spanning R&B, rock, jazz and folk; this is Rebelutionā€™s most diverse album to date. The collection of songs shines a spotlight on the bandā€™s evocative songwriting, incendiary playing and timely lyrical commentary. The bold move from the powerhouse band proves their artistry and experimental prowess, [...]

June 25th, 2018|Tags: |