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SOJA

SOJA formed in 1997 when Jacob Hemphill, Bob Jefferson, and Ryan Berty met at the University of Virginia. They started playing reggae together, drawing from...

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SOJA, the reggae band from Virginia

A long-running group that built a following on steady grooves and socially conscious lyrics.

For a good sense of their sound, start with 'Your Song' or 'I've Got Time'. They're both solid examples of what the band does well.

SOJA's music has always been about more than just a good beat. Songs like 'Your Song' with Damian Marley show how they blend reggae with rock and soul, while 'Get Wiser' gave them an early foothold with fans. They've kept a consistent lineup and sound for over two decades, even as they've faced criticism and worked with other artists like Stick Figure.

The band formed in 1997 when Jacob Hemphill, Bob Jefferson, and Ryan Berty met at the University of Virginia. Their 2003 album 'Get Wiser' gave them a real foothold, and they followed it up with 'Born in Babylon' in 2009. They've kept that core lineup ever since, with lyrics often touching on social issues and spirituality.

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SOJA formed in 1997 when Jacob Hemphill, Bob Jefferson, and Ryan Berty met at the University of Virginia. They started playing reggae together, drawing from influences like Bob Marley and Slightly Stoopid. Their early years were lean, with little money or industry backing to help them along.

Their 2003 album 'Get Wiser' gave them a real foothold, with the title track becoming a hit. They followed it up with 'Born in Babylon' in 2009. Songs like 'Gone Today' and 'Your Song' with Damian Marley show their blend of reggae with rock and soul elements, built around Hemphill's vocals and the band's steady grooves.

They've kept a consistent lineup with Hemphill, Jefferson, and Berty at the core. Their lyrics often touch on social issues and spirituality, but they've also faced criticism, including accusations of cultural appropriation in 2014 that led to an apology from the band. They've worked with artists like Damian Marley and Stick Figure, who appears on 'Something To Believe In'.

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