SOJA Premieres "I Believe" Music Video feat. Michael Franti & Nahko on VH1.com

[Ashley Lanaux]

SOJA Releases Official Music Video For
"I Believe" Featuring Michael Franti And Nahko
On VH1.com

New Album Amid The Noise And Haste
OUT August 12th (ATO Records) - Pre-Order Now

OVER 1.5 Million Downloads / Streams On New Tracks From Upcoming Album!

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"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..." -Relix

"...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..." -Billboard

"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." - Pollstar


Los Angeles, CA- July 29, 2014 - DC-natives SOJA premiered the official music video for their lead single "I Believe" featuring Michael Franti and Nahko on VH1.com, PRESS HERE<Soja.vh1.com> to watch. The video was directed by MTV VMA winning, Grammy nominated filmmaker Jon Jon Augustavo who has more than 1 billion views combined for music videos with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tinie Tempah and Big Freedia.

When creating the concept for the video, Director Jon Jon Augustavo says "'I Believe' 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."

"'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 lead singer / guitarist Jacob Hemphill. "Whether we are family, friends or strangers, how we treat one another and energy we share dictates our existence."

The track is off the band's fifth full-length album Amid the Noise And Haste out August 12, 2014 via ATO Records. "I Believe" along with the rest of the album was produced by multiple GRAMMY award winning Jamaican producer Supa Dups (Bruno Mars, Eminem, Rihanna, John Legend). This 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 Strength To Survive which debuted in the Billboard Top 40. Amid The Noise And Haste features special guests including Michael Franti, Damian Marley, and Collie Buddz.

Amid the Noise and Haste reached the #1 album (pre-order) on iTunes Reggae Charts and has 4 songs in the Top 10 iTunes Reggae Charts including the #1 spot with "Easier." You can pre-order Amid The Noise And Haste now via the band's website as well as iTunes and instantly download "Shadow," "Easier," "Your Song" and "I Believe" (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko), PRESS HERE.<http://smarturl.it/SOJAAmid_itunes>

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 sold more than 250,000 albums, headlined shows in over 20 countries around the world, generated over 3.4 million Facebook fans, and 200+ million YouTube views. 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.

SOJA's Soulshine summer tour kicked off in California and continues in amphitheaters across the country through August. See below for the full routing with Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall.

The band recently announced THREE album release shows in August: The Hamilton in Washington D.C. on August 12th; Brooklyn Bowl in New York on August 14th; and the Troubadour in Los Angeles on August 19th. Every ticket purchased to any one of the album release shows will include the digital delivery of SOJA's new album Amid the Noise and Haste plus 5 bonus tracks (18 tracks in total).

For more information on SOJA and the upcoming tour, visit http://sojamusic.com.

Stream and post "I Believe" using the following link:
https://soundcloud.com/sojamusic/i-believe-feat-michael-franti-and-nahko


Amid The Noise And Haste Track listing
1.   Tear It Down
2.   Your Song (feat. Damian Jr. Gong Marley)
3.   I Believe (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko)
4.   Easier (feat. Anuhea and J Boog)
5.   Shadow (feat. Trevor Young of SOJA)
6.   Once Upon A Time
7.   Promises And Pills (feat. Alfred The MC)
8.   Signature
9.   She Still Loves Me (feat. Collie Buddz)
10. Wait
11. Better
12. Treading Water
13. Lucid Dreams (feat. Nahko)


SOJA Tour Dates:
%  with Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brett Dennen, Trevor Hall (Soulshine)

July 29                   Boca Raton, FL @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater %
July 30                   St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheater %
Aug 1                     Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade %
Aug 2                     Nashville, TN @ Woods Amphitheatre %
Aug 3                     Cleveland, OH @ Midwest Reggae Festival
Aug 12                  Washington D.C. @ The Hamilton (Album Release Show) - SOLD OUT!
Aug 14                  New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl (Album Release Show)
Aug 19                  Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour (Album Release Show) - SOLD OUT!
Aug 22                  Hilo, HI @ Hilo Tennis Stadium
Aug 23                  Kauai @ Kilohana Plantation
Aug 29                  Maui, HI @ Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Aug 30                  Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell
Sept 7                   Arrington, VA @ Lockn Festival
Sep 24                   London, United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom
Sep 26                   Paris, France @ Le Bataclan
Sep 27                   Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
Sep 28                   Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
Sep 30                   Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ den Atelier
Oct 2                      Hamburg, Germany @ Mojo Club
Oct 3                      Berlin, Germany @ Yaam
Oct 4                      Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima
Oct 5                      Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar
Oct 7                      Milan, Italy @ Tunnel Club
Oct 8                      Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex Klub
Oct 10                   Montpellier, France @ Victoire 2
Oct 11                   Lyon, France @ Transbordeur
Oct 12                   Bordeaux, France @ Rock School Barbey
Oct 14                   Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
Oct 16                   Lisbon, Portugal @ Meo Arena
Oct 17                   Porto, Portugal @ Coliseu
Oct 18                   Madrid, Spain @ Sala But
Oct 19                   Toulouse France @ Le Bikini
Oct 21                   Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy


www.sojamusic.com<http://www.sojamusic.com/>
www.facebook.com/soja<http://www.facebook.com/soja>
@SOJALive

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