Soldiers Of Jah Army (SOJA)-Дискография 2003-2009
Жанр: Reggae
Производитель диска: USA
Аудио кодек: MP3
Тип рипа: tracks
Битрейт аудио:
192-320 kbps
Биография:
Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA) — регги-коллектив, базирующийся в Арлингтоне, штат Виргиния в районе Вашингтона, округ Колумбия. Начали выступать в 1997 году.
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Over the years, the Washington, D.C. music scene has become best known for its hardcore (Minor Threat) and go-go (Trouble Funk) alumni, but as evidenced by the great Bad Brains, reggae has been represented as well. SOJA has risen to the forefront, picking up right where the Brains left off – creating their own blend of conscious roots music entwined with the traditional rhythms of reggae, it “comes across with passion and depth.” (Washington Post ’06)
That said, SOJA is not that easy to define. Although they are rooted in reggae, they are not limited to it; their fan-base reflects this with a very diverse population. The music includes and embraces all walks of life - it has no prejudice – it is for everyone. The band grew up listening to reggae, hip-hop, and rock. In their sound, reggae became the predominate influence because it is dedicated to a real message and promotes revolution.
The group, which includes a pair of lead singers who also pull double duty - Jacob Hemphill (guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) – as well as Patrick O’Shea on keyboard, percussionist Ken Brownell, and drummer Ryan Berty, originally came together in 1997. Since 2000, the quintet has issued three full length albums and one EP – their latest, ‘Get Wiser,’ is their third for the group’s own label, Innerloop.
Hemphill explains the meaning of the album’s title. “The new album is called ‘Get Wiser’ – that’s the idea. We as a society tend to have blinders on. We are trying to uplift peoples’ consciousness by breaking down what makes us blind. To do this, we got to bring back truth. People get wiser.”
“Every song is different of course.” Hemphill continues, “I found music to be a way to express myself - through my life I’ve never been able to express myself well in conversations, but I can do it through music. It’s like my way to talk.”
Ever the road warriors (SOJA averages 150 gigs per year), the group will be supporting their latest release with a healthy amount of live dates this year on the “Get Wiser Tour”. With such a list of accumulated live dates, a specific high point is hard to pin down, but Brownell remembers a particular performance. “One of the shows that remains in the front of my mind was playing in Guam for the first time for nearly 6,000 fans. That was an amazing experience.”
With SOJA calling their own shots, ‘Get Wiser’ proves that the band’s message and music will only continue to grow stronger with each successive release. In support of their latest album, “Get Wiser”, SOJA is embarking on a journey around the world.
The Band
Jacob Hemphill - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Bob Jefferson - Lead Vocals, Bass
Ken Brownell - Percussion
Ryan Berty - Drums
Patrick O’Shea- Keyboards
Альбомы:
Soldiers of Jah Army (2000) 192kbps
1. Nuclear Bomb
2. Zion Livity
3. Freedom Time
4. Watch Them
5. Atomic Dub
6. Livity Dub
7. Makonnen Dub
8. A Stray Dub
Peace in a Time of War (2003) 320kbps
1. Revolution
2. Reality
3. Non-Partial, Non-Political
4. Look Within
5. Rasta Courage
6. Peace in a Time of War
7. Creeping In
8. Brothers and Sisters
9. True Love
10. Jah Atmosphere
11. Mother Earth
12. Forgive, Don't Forget
13. Did You Ever
14. Time Come Due
15. The End
Dub in a Time of War (2005) 128kbps
1.Dub In a Time of War
2.In Jah I Must Fear
3.Jah Protect Dub
4.Dub You Ever
5.What It Takes
6.Fox Rocks
7.Just Like The Land
8.Only Dub Will Stand
9.Frienemy Dub
10.Real Dub
11.Jah Love
12.Within Dub
13.Negativity
14.Revolve
15.Se Acabo Dub
Promo Sampler
1. You Don't Know
2. 9-1-1
3. Peace In Time Of War
4. Brothers And Sisters
5. True Love
6. Freedom Time
7. Nuclear Bomb
8. Dub Atmosphere
Get Wiser (2006)" 320kbps
01. Open My Eyes
02. By My Side
03. My Life Alone
04. Faith Works
05. What Would...?
06. Strong For Them
07. Can't Tell Me
08. Be Aware
09. I've Got Time
10. Sorry
11. Bring Back Truth
12. You Don't Know Me
13. 911
14. Devils
Stars & Stripes EP (2008) 320kbps
1. Stars and Stripes
2. To Whom It May Concern
3. Bleed Through
4. You Don't Know Me
5. Revolution
6. Be Aware
Syr Mahber- A SOJA Production-2008 128-162kbps
1 Be Aware (Bobby Lee of SOJA)
2 Faith Works (Bobby Lee of SOJA)
3 Hold On (SOJA feat. Luciano)
4 Trod Again (SOJA feat. Prezident Brown)
5 Simien Breeze (SOJA feat. Zedicus)
6 I Rise Up (SOJA feat. Queen Ifrica)
7 Face Off (SOJA feat. Ras Attitude)
8 Rest of My Life (Jacob Hemphill of SOJA)
9 Decadence (SOJA feat. Sister Carol)
10 Unconditional Love (SOJA feat. Ras Abel)
11 Neck Tie (SOJA feat. Batch)
12 I Know (SOJA feat. Tony Rebel)
13 Beware (SOJA feat. Fear Nuttin Band)
14 What Do You See? (SOJA feat. Don Carmelo)
15 No Way (SOJA feat. Jah Dan)
16 Damn (SOJA feat. Junior Kelly)
Born In Babylon (2009) 320kbps
01 - Born In Babylon
02 - Losing My Mind
03 - Used To Matter
04 - Bleed Through (feat. Black Boo of Mambo Sauce)
05 - You and Me (feat. Chris Boomer)
06 - Don't Forget
07 - Decide You're Gone
08 - I Don't Wanna Wait
09 - I Tried (feat. Gentleman and Tamika)
10 - Never Ever
11 - Wake Up
12 - Summer Breeze
13 - Thunderstorms
14 - Here I Am
Одна из моих любимых групп. Рекомендуется к прослушиванию, очень сильный коллектив. Не забываем говорить спасибо
Торрент ПЕРЕЗАЛИТ!!! Улучшено качество альбомов Stars & Stripes , Get Wiser , Peace in a Time of War , все в 320 kbps