Artist: soja

No offense, guys, but let's stick to politics. Roots reggae is a form that lends itself to socio-political commentary. Whether this is because the genre was pioneered by Bob Marley-no stranger to using the song as a platform for political statements-or for some other reason, few listeners would blink at a reggae band that used its reach to deliver "conscious" lyrics, i.e., to preach. What might be less palatable in a pop song or a metal tune becomes almost de rigeur for the...

Soja performed "Gone Today" on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno . Watch the video below: Social Bookmarking...

SOJA , the inspiring reggae group from DC, will make their national television debut on March 12th. They will be making this debut in light of their recent success with the band's new album Strength to Survive . The performance will happen on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" which airs at 11:35 pm EST on NBC. If you ever have attended one of their live shows, you know the energy that the band will bring to the stage. We all know they will shine in the spotlight on national television with this being another avenue to spread their message. If [...]

photo by Lauren Slusher Can you believe it's nearly March already? The week of shows starts on Tuesday with Elliot BROOD at the Crocodile, Shelby Earl performing at the Triple Door, and Atlas Sound at Neumo's. On Wednesday, Anna Coogan, Sam Russell, and Joy Mills are all at Columbia City Theater. Thursday night, SOJA, Trevor Hall, and Anuhea are at Showbox at the Market, Nobunny, Tacocat, Dude York are at Rendezvous, and Cold War Kids start the first of their three [...]

The lineup for this year's All Good Music Festival was just announced and will feature headlining sets from The Allman Brothers Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, and the Flaming Lips. Joining them near the top of the lineup is the duo of Bob Weir and Bruce Hornsby (featuring Branford Marsalis), so expect some jazzy Weir [...]

The final chapter in the Strength to Survive story is about to be wrote. It started with a teaser to promote the release of their new album and is ending with this review of their show at the Cabooze in Minneapolis on February 19th, 2012. Just because this book is about to be done doesn't mean there will be no more books written about SOJA in the future. The relationship built here is as strong as their message and I want to let everyone know; I am not done yet. When talking to Jacob Hemphill [...]

So I found myself interviewing Jacob Hemphill the lead singer and guitarist of SOJA on Valentine's Day. If you would have told me this a month ago, I would have said there is no way but yet there we were sharing a conversation. Eric from Mind Inversion ( E of MI ): First off, I would just like to thank you for taking the time to sit down with Mind Inversion do this exclusive interview. Jacob Hemphill from SOJA ( JH [...]

Dave Matthews Band will hit the road this summer for its first U.S. tour since 2010. The massive trek spans over 40 dates, kicking off in The Woodlands, Texas on May 18th and ending in Mountain View, California on September 9th. Along the way, Dave and co. will share bills with The Avett Brothers, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Delta Spirit, Fitz and the Tantrums, Gary Clark Jr., and a number of other acts. A fanclub pre-sale for members begins Thursday, February 16, at 10:00 AM ET, with a public on-sale following on Friday, March 9th. [...]

Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA) is a band based in Arlington, Virginia in the Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. area. Starting as an active band in 1997, their music is produced released on the record label Innerloop and ATO Records. Read more »

It's not surprising to see the new recently released SOJA album Strength To Survive atop the reggae charts. The sound is standard SOJA: mellow music with very potent lyrics. The horn section of this seven-piece groove machine does some serious work, making the music as smooth as silk. This album is a must have for all walks of reggae fans. Check out the title track Strength To Survive . Download: SOJA - Strength to Survive Purchase: SOJA - Strength [...]

• SOJA - Strength to Survive

It's not surprising to see the new recently released SOJA album Strength To Survive atop the reggae charts. The sound is standard SOJA: mellow music with very potent lyrics. The horn section of this seven-piece groove machine does some serious work, making the music as smooth as silk. This album is a must have for all [...]

• SOJA - Strength to Survive

This week, we've got a pair of tickets (AND a copy of the new Strength To Survive ) for SOJA 's performance with The Movement and Fear Nuttin Band at Electric Factory on Saturday, February 4th . For a chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment below by 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 1st. We'll select the winners at random that evening and notify them via email; once you've confirmed that you and your guest will be attending the show, your names will be added to the venue's guest list. (Just make sure [...]

Strength to Survive is the new album by the DC-based band SOJA . This album is produced by John Alagia who has worked with the likes of Dave Mathews, John Mayer and O.A.R. to name a few. By the time you are a couple of tracks into the new album you can tell that the 7-piece band has progressed their sound beyond the spectrum of reggae. They definitely are perfecting a blend of reggae sound with meaningful melodic lyrics and a rhythm that puts a smile on your face as you reflect on your own life. Strength [...]

In this dismal season of album releases January has been less than significant. This is usually the case and I know people are probably just dying waiting for something worthwhile and fresh to come out. I did a little digging and found out SOJA(Soldiers of Jah Army) are releasing their fourth coming album Strength to Survive a week from today on the last day of January. If you like reggae music with a ska feel you should lend them your ears for just a couple of minutes. It seems that the Virginia based band is [...]

The annual Wanee Festival announced their initial set of artists today with the old-school heavy hitters of Allman Brothers Band and Furthur taking lead on the lineup this year. Both bands will be performing two nights so the sit-in potential on this festival is absolutely insane. That's obviously what the promoters go for when they [...]

Soja: Official Every since I caught SOJA opening up for Rebelution a while back I have been hooked. Their music is that kind that you can't help but groove to. Whether you're on the dance floor or sitting back relaxing, Soja has the perfect vibrations. To celebrate the New Year and their new release, Soja is giving away a new track off of their new album "Strength To Survive" due in stores January 31st. Redeem your free download of Mentality and Pre-Order your copy of Strength To Survive today! [...]

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Filed under: News , Video , Exclusive ATO/Red Light D.C.-based reggae act SOJA (aka Soldiers of Jah Army) have the kind of political and environmental consciousness one would associate with a band that's become a fixture on the jam scene. Now, their message is reinforced with their brand new stop-motion video for 'Strength to Survive.' "The song is about how and what we're doing to the earth," singer Jacob Hemphill tells [...]

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Download: Rebelution - Meant To Be (Feat. Jacob Hemphill of SOJA) A few weeks ago, we got Sky is the Limit , now we have the second leak from their upcoming album Peace of Mind which drops on January 10th. This one features Jacob from Soldiers of Jah Army , another dope reggae group. As I mentioned in the previous post, they are releasing three versions of the album (Regular, Dub, Acoustic) so you can download the whole pack of this track over at their site . [...]

• Rebelution - Meant To Be (Feat. Jacob Hemphill of SOJA)