Protoje is playing an important role in what is known as the Reggae Revival. Leading the militant band - The Indiggnation - this powerful songwriter and philosophical thinker articulates the righteous anger of an emerging generation. With no doubts “Ancient Future” is a pearl of the contemporary reggae albums.
Protoje reports for duty, re-establishing the standard for the decaying art of socially responsible, mentally stimulating lyricism. After successfully releasing two albums “The Seven Year Itch” and “The 8 Year Affair” which spawned “Rasta Love” ft Ky-Mani Marley and “Kingston Be Wise” (featured in Grand Theft Auto), in March 2015 Protoje released his 3rd studio album “Ancient Future”.
This sees a collaborative effort between Phillip “Winta” James of Overstand Entertainment and Protoje’s entity, Indiggnation Collective coming to fruition to present an album that navigates through Jamaica’s musical history and presents it in a way that embodies an updated energy. The album identifies with the current temperature of the Jamaican music scene. It is a step forward in breaking through new barriers and tries new ideas that embodies the spirit of 1970’s and 80’s with the new energy of present times. This album is iconic in a few ways. The collaboration with Winta James has resulted in Protoje discovering a sound tailor-made for his style of lyrical delivery. Their chemistry in the studio has definitely resulted in Protoje finding his sweet spot. “When I write lyrics and get to hear them it’s almost like looking in a mirror” says Protoje. “I try to be honest to what I was feeling in my chest and speak it to get the chance to reflect and learn from it. The music on this album allowed me the freedom to do so. While reggae is the obvious root of his expression, this new album really blurs the line between reggae and hiphop in a way that will be most pleasant to fans of both genres. At the same time, he represents the spirit of the Reggae Revival well and enlists fellow upcoming heavyweights - Chronixx, Jesse Royal and Kabaka Pyramid, showing that the movement is here to stay.
Protoje and The Indiggnation will perform Ostróda Reggae Festival main Red Stage on Aug 9th.
Expect a great return after his first Polish performance there, as still little known artist in 2011.
Links:
Video:
Protoje - Who Knows ft. Chronixx
„Rasta Love” ft. Ky-Mani Marley
“Stylin'”
“Kingston Be Wise”
„Who Dem A Program”
“Resist Not Evil”
“This is NOT a Marijuana Song”
“No Lipstick”
“I&I”
“JA”
“Warrior” (Kabaka Pyramid ft. Protoje)
„Dread”
„Who Dem A Program” live Przystanek Woodstock 2014
„Ancient Future” documentary
“Wrong Side of the Law” live Ostróda 2011
“Our Time Come” live Ostróda 2011
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