SOJA Takes a Stand on Marriage Equality & Equality for All in New Track "Translation of One"

[Ashley Lanaux]

SOJA Takes A Stand on Marriage Equality and Equality For All With Premiere of New Track "Translation of One"
On Advocate.com

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


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"Touching on the hypocrisy of homophobia, the new song stays uplifting while delivering a powerful message of love and inclusiveness."- Advocate.com


Los Angeles, CA - August 8, 2014 - SOJA takes a stand on marriage equality and equality for all in the form of their new track "Translation of One." Advocate.com premiered the track that is featured on the band's upcoming album, PRESS HERE<http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/hot-sheet/2014/07/31/hot-sheet-august-1-2014?page=0,5> to listen. The band hopes to push things forward with the track that will allow individuals to open their hearts and minds. To accept everyone for who they are, who they love and who they would like to become.

"Every generation has a battle with the previous generation about the necessity of human rights and equality, which translates directly to human happiness and the human condition," says lead singer / guitarist Jacob Hemphill. "For my dad and his dad it was MLK and African American rights. Before them it was if you were Jewish, before them it was women. This is our time to make our corrections. In singing about equality and happiness I hope to achieve just that; equality and happiness for all...One love."

The band has long been an advocate for equal rights and appeared in the Human Rights Campaign PSA, PRESS HERE<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIErmdHd4Xw> to watch.

"Translation of One" is available on the band's fifth full-length album and second album for ATO Records, Amid The Noise And Haste, out on August 12th, 2014. 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>

The band recently premiered the official music video for their lead single "I Believe" featuring Michael Franti and Nahko on VH1.com, PRESS HERE<http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-07-29/soja-i-believe-video/> 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.

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.

The band is currently wrapping up their national amphitheater tour and 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:

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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Carleen Donovan // Ashley Lanaux
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