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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black">SOJA Releases Official Music Video For<br>
"I Believe" Featuring</span></b><span style="font-family:&apos;color:black"> </span>
<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black">Michael Franti And Nahko<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black">On
<i>VH1.com</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">New Album
<i>Amid The Noise And Haste</i> <br>
OUT August 12th (ATO Records)<sup> </sup>- Pre-Order Now<br>
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</span></b><span style="font-family:&apos;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black">OVER 1.5 Million Downloads / Streams On New Tracks From Upcoming Album!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"The transcendental appeal of the Washington, D.C.- based SOJA has as much to do with their simply and traditionally constructed
reggae tunes as it does with their universally appealing messages of hope and peace…”<b>
</b><i>–<b>Relix<br>
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</b></i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"…reggae, infused with strains of rock, folk and dub, provides a complementary framework for lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Jacob
Hemphill's sinewy vocals and poignantly drawn lyrics of social resistance, environmental consciousness and personal reflection…"
<b><i>–Billboard <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“The lineup of vocalist/guitarist Jacob Hemphill, bassist Bobby Lee, percussionist Kenneth Brownell, keyboardist Patrick O’Shea and
drummer Ryan Berty has grabbed attention with its positive message and high-energy shows for more than six years.”
<b><i>– Pollstar <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Los Angeles, CA- July 29,</span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> 2014 –
</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">DC-natives <b>SOJA</b> premiered the official music video for their lead single “<b>I Believe</b>” featuring
<b>Michael Franti</b> and <b>Nahko</b> on <b><i>VH1.com</i></b>, </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red"><a href="Soja.vh1.com">PRESS HERE</a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">to watch. The video was directed by MTV VMA winning, Grammy nominated filmmaker
<b>Jon Jon Augustavo</b> who has more than 1 billion views combined for music videos with
<b>Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</b>, <b>Tinie Tempah</b> and <b>Big Freedia</b>. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">When creating the concept for the video,<b> Director Jon Jon Augustavo</b> says “<span style="color:black">'I Believe'</span> is about finding an appreciation for life and
your fellow human again. I wanted to make a video that showed these three guys being stuck in an unideal situation but then finding a certain sense of happiness and oneness with it. I wanted to show them finding peace with each other and just embracing what
life gives you."</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“’I Believe’ is about life; being kind to others and making the most out of the time we have with those that surround us,” says
<b>lead singer / guitarist <span style="color:black">Jacob Hemphill</span></b>. “Whether we are family, friends or strangers, how we treat one another and energy we share dictates our existence.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The track is off the band's fifth full-length album
<b><i>Amid the Noise And Haste</i></b><i> </i>out <b>August 12, 2014</b> via <b>ATO Records</b>. "I Believe" along with the rest of the album was produced by multiple GRAMMY award winning Jamaican producer <b>Supa Dups </b>(Bruno Mars, Eminem, Rihanna, John
Legend).</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> This
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">is the first full-length album he has chosen to take on in his career. The new album is the follow up to critically acclaimed
<b><i>Strength To Survive</i></b> which debuted in the <b>Billboard Top 40</b>. <i>
Amid The Noise And Haste</i> features special guests including <b>Michael Franti, Damian Marley,
</b>and <b>Collie Buddz</b>.<br>
<br>
<i>Amid the Noise and Haste </i>reached the <b>#1 album</b> (pre-order) on iTunes Reggae Charts and has
<b>4 songs in the Top 10 iTunes Reggae Charts </b>including the <b>#1 spot with "Easier."</b>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">You can pre-order
</span><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Amid The Noise And Haste</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">now via </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">the band's website as well as
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">iTunes </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">and instantly <span style="color:black">
download <b>"Shadow," “Easier,” </b></span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“Your Song” and
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"I Believe” (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko),</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
</span></b><a href="http://smarturl.it/SOJAAmid_itunes"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS HERE.</span></b></a><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><br>
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</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">SOJA originally formed by a group of friends while still in middle school and has built a massive, dedicated fan base around the world since. In the years following, SOJA has
<b>sold more than 250,000 albums</b>, <b>headlined shows in over 20 countries </b>
around the world, generated over <b>3.4 million Facebook fans</b>, <b>and 200+ million YouTube views</b>. The band has toured with Dave Matthews Band, Incubus, 311 and appeared at major festivals including Bonnaroo where they attract an almost Grateful Dead-like
international fan base along the way, with caravans of diehards following them from city to city.<br>
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SOJA's <b>Soulshine</b> summer tour kicked off in California and continues in amphitheaters across the country through August. See below for the full routing with <b>Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brett Dennen </b>and<b> Trevor Hall.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The band recently announced
<b>THREE album release shows in August</b>: The Hamilton in Washington D.C. on August 12<sup>th</sup>; Brooklyn Bowl in New York on August 14<sup>th</sup>; and the Troubadour in Los Angeles on August 19<sup>th</sup>.<b>
</b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";background:white">Every ticket purchased to any one of the album release shows will include the digital delivery of</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background:white"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">SOJA’s</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";background:white">
new album <i>Amid the Noise and Haste</i> plus 5 bonus tracks (18 tracks in total).</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><br>
<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">For more information on SOJA and the upcoming tour, visit
</span><a href="http://sojamusic.com"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">http://sojamusic.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Stream and post “I Believe” using the following link:
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</span><a href="https://soundcloud.com/sojamusic/i-believe-feat-michael-franti-and-nahko"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">https://soundcloud.com/sojamusic/i-believe-feat-michael-franti-and-nahko</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Amid The Noise And Haste
</span></u></i></b><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Track listing<br>
</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1. Tear It Down<br>
2. Your Song (feat. Damian Jr. Gong Marley)<br>
3. I Believe (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko)<br>
4. Easier (feat. Anuhea and J Boog)<br>
5. Shadow (feat. Trevor Young of SOJA)<br>
6. Once Upon A Time<br>
7. Promises And Pills (feat. Alfred The MC)<br>
8. Signature<br>
9. She Still Loves Me (feat. Collie Buddz)<br>
10. Wait<br>
11. Better<br>
12. Treading Water<br>
13. Lucid Dreams (feat. Nahko)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">SOJA Tour Dates:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
% with Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brett Dennen, Trevor Hall (Soulshine)<br>
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July 29 Boca Raton, FL @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater %<br>
July 30 St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheater %<br>
Aug 1 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade %<br>
Aug 2 Nashville, TN @ Woods Amphitheatre %<br>
Aug 3 Cleveland, OH @ Midwest Reggae Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Aug 12 Washington D.C. @ The Hamilton (Album Release Show) – SOLD OUT!<br>
Aug 14 New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl (Album Release Show)<br>
Aug 19 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour (Album Release Show) – SOLD OUT!<br>
Aug 22 Hilo, HI @ Hilo Tennis Stadium <br>
Aug 23 Kauai @ Kilohana Plantation <br>
Aug 29 Maui, HI @ Maui Arts and Cultural Center <br>
Aug 30 Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell <br>
Sept 7 Arrington, VA @ Lockn Festival <br>
Sep 24 London, United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom<br>
Sep 26 Paris, France @ Le Bataclan<br>
Sep 27 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg<br>
Sep 28 Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall<br>
Sep 30 Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ den Atelier<br>
Oct 2 Hamburg, Germany @ Mojo Club<br>
Oct 3 Berlin, Germany @ Yaam<br>
Oct 4 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima<br>
Oct 5 Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar<br>
Oct 7 Milan, Italy @ Tunnel Club<br>
Oct 8 Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex Klub<br>
Oct 10 Montpellier, France @ Victoire 2<br>
Oct 11 Lyon, France @ Transbordeur<br>
Oct 12 Bordeaux, France @ Rock School Barbey<br>
Oct 14 Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz<br>
Oct 16 Lisbon, Portugal @ Meo Arena<br>
Oct 17 Porto, Portugal @ Coliseu<br>
Oct 18 Madrid, Spain @ Sala But<br>
Oct 19 Toulouse France @ Le Bikini<br>
Oct 21 Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.sojamusic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:purple">www.sojamusic.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/soja" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:purple">www.facebook.com/soja</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
@SOJALive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><img border="0" width="295" height="295" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CFAB07.07372910"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
Album Artwork<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">For more information on SOJA, please contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">PRESS HERE</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
Carleen Donovan</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"> </span></span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">// Ashley Lanaux</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#3CA1FF"><br>
</span><a href="mailto:carleen@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">carleen@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">
//</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#0432FF"> </span></span><a href="mailto:ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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