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<b><span style="font-size:19.0pt">SOJA Streams Upcoming Fifth Studio Album <br>
<i>Amid The Noise And Haste </i>Exclusively on </span></b><a href="http://itunesradio.com/SOJA"><b><i><span style="font-size:19.0pt">iTunes First Play</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="font-size:19.0pt"><br>
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><br>
</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">SOJA Will Take Part In A Q&A Session On The
</span></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/725237527542762/"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">iTunes Facebook</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"> Page On Wednesday, August 6 At 3 PM EST</span></b><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><br>
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</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">New Album OUT August 12th (ATO Records)<sup>
</sup>- </span></b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/amid-the-noise-and-haste/id886804019"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Pre-Order Now</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%">"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</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;line-height:106%">"…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 <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%">“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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<span style="font-size:10.5pt">"The latest clip fits perfectly with the breezy and tropical vibe of the tune… We don’t want to jinx it, but we’re predicting another smash!" -
<b><i>VH1<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="ES-TRAD">Los Angeles, CA- August 5,</span></i><i> 2014 –
</i>DC-natives and international reggae band <b>SOJA,</b> give listeners a sneak peek of their anticipated fifth studio album on
<b><i>iTunes First Play </i></b>today, <b><a href="http://itunesradio.com/SOJA">PRESS HERE</a></b>. The album will be available to fans to listen in its entirety this week on
<i>iTunes Radio.</i> <br>
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<b>Jacob Hemphill, lead singer / guitarist</b>, says “The point of the album is reconnecting people to the power inside themselves, getting them to fall back in love with life again. Look around, take a deep breath. All the answers are there.”<br>
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<b><i>Amid The Noise And Haste</i></b> was produced by multiple GRAMMY award winning Jamaican producer
<b>Supa Dups </b>(Bruno Mars, Eminem, Rihanna, John Legend) and 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>
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The upcoming album<i> </i>reached the <b>#1 album</b> (pre-order) on iTunes Reggae Charts and had
<b>4 songs in the Top 10 iTunes Reggae Charts </b>including the <b>#1 spot with "Easier."</b>
<span style="color:black">There has also been<b> OVER 1.5 million downloads / streams
</b>on new tracks from the upcoming album!<b> </b></span>You can pre-order <b><i>Amid The Noise And Haste</i></b> now via the band's website as well as iTunes and instantly
<span style="color:black">download <b>"Shadow," “Easier,” </b></span><b>“Your Song” and "I Believe” (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko),
</b><a href="http://smarturl.it/SOJAAmid_itunes"><b>PRESS HERE.</b></a><br>
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The new album cover art <span style="color:black">was designed by the British artist Steven Wilson and was carved by original wood pieces.
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The band also premiered the official music video for the lead single “<b>I Believe</b>” on VH1.com,
</span><a href="Soja.vh1.com"><b>PRESS HERE</b></a><span style="color:red"> </span>
<span style="color:black">to watch.</span> <span style="color:black">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>.<br>
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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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The band is currently on their national amphitheater tour and 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 style="background:white">Every ticket purchased to any one of the album release shows will include the digital delivery of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>SOJA’s<span style="background:white"> new album
<i>Amid the Noise and Haste</i> plus 5 bonus tracks (18 tracks in total).</span><b><br>
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</b>For more information on SOJA and the upcoming tour, visit <a href="http://sojamusic.com">
http://sojamusic.com</a>. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stream and post “I Believe” music video using the following link:
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw0H_S_mlfA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw0H_S_mlfA</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">Amid The Noise And Haste </span>
</u></i><u>Track listing<br>
</u></b>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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">SOJA Tour Dates:</span></u></b><span style="color:black"><br>
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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="color:purple">www.sojamusic.com</span></a><span style="color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/soja" target="_blank"><span style="color:purple">www.facebook.com/soja</span></a><span style="color:black"><br>
@SOJALive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Album Artwork<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:black">For more information on SOJA, please contact:</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">PRESS HERE</span></b><span style="color:black"><br>
Carleen Donovan</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"> </span></span><span lang="FR" style="color:black">// Ashley Lanaux</span><span style="color:#3CA1FF"><br>
</span><a href="mailto:carleen@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink1"><span style="color:#0432FF">carleen@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="color:#0432FF"> //<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink2"><span style="color:#0432FF">ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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