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His ability to effortlessly fuse traditional reggae sounds with contemporary influences sets him apart as a true visionary in the world of music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-matter-of-time","title":"A Matter Of Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Matter Of Time\u003c\/em\u003e is the follow-up to reggae superstar \u003cstrong\u003eProtoje\u003c\/strong\u003e's critically acclaimed 2015 full-length, \u003cem\u003eAncient Future\u003c\/em\u003e. Always positive and politically conscious, \u003cem\u003eA Matter Of Time\u003c\/em\u003e sees \u003cstrong\u003eProtoje\u003c\/strong\u003e again working with producer Winta James and includes two new collaborations with Chronixx, as well as recently released hit singles \"\u003cem\u003eBlood Money\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eTruth and Rights\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eBout Noon\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCD - Housed in Fold Out Digi Sleeve with 24 Page Booklet. 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I love the first verse too ‘Have no idea what you facing, but on some plane we all go through the same thing’, it's just speaking about us really understanding that we are out here trying our best - that song speaks about forgiveness as well. 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