{"title":"SOJA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSOJA was a talented German songwriter, producer, and arranger. Born on April 23, 1947, he made significant contributions to the music industry until his unfortunate passing on October 9, 2018. With his exceptional skills and creativity, SOJA left a lasting impact on the world of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, SOJA's passion for music shone through in every project he worked on. His ability to write captivating songs, produce mesmerizing tracks, and arrange harmonious compositions set him apart as an artist of immense talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it was creating heartfelt ballads or energetic anthems, SOJA's work resonated with audiences worldwide. His dedication to his craft and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality music made him a respected figure in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beauty-in-the-silence","title":"Beauty in the Silence","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlobal reggae stars SOJA are back with their first album in 4 years! The album features special guests Rebelution, UB40, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, Collie Buddz, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFueled by the sheer force of the band’s connection and chemistry, \u003ci\u003eBeauty in the Silence\u003c\/i\u003e makes for a much-needed antidote to fractured times, infusing so much warmth and wisdom and unstoppable joy into each and every track. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSOJA deliberately took their time in creating \u003ci\u003eBeauty in the Silence\u003c\/i\u003e as they explored new sonic terrain—recording in such iconic spots as Miami’s Circle House Studios and Dave Matthews Band’s Haunted Hollow, and teaming up with producers like Niko Marzouca (Bob Marley, Pharrell, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky), Mariano Aponte, and Johnny Cosmic—the band eventually phased into working remotely as stay-at-home orders set in across the country. In that process, lead guitarist Trevor Young (formerly SOJA’s guitar tech) took on a much greater role in the band’s creative direction, co-producing alongside Hemphill and carefully shaping the album’s hypnotic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATO Records","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50455655285067,"sku":"1126511","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50455655711051,"sku":"1126512","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/84e9fbe8-f486-4057-b608-8dacf6499d2b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727193266"},{"product_id":"poetry-in-motion-1","title":"Poetry In Motion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOJA, the internationally acclaimed Grammy-nominated eight-piece from Washington D.C., release their new album \u003ci\u003ePoetry in Motion\u003c\/i\u003e through ATO Records. SOJA’s core sound - an uplifting meld of reggae, go-go, D.C. hardcore, Latin, rock, and hip-hop - is as tight and compelling as it’s ever been in the group’s twenty-year history, but now the group delves deeper on its message of finding peace and understanding in the world caught in tribulation. For the band, having fun and social awareness can, and should, co-exist. More is a Bob Marley-influenced manifesto to fight greed by being content with what you got whilst Bad News having clocked up in excess of a million streams on Spotify, looks for hope in tragic headlines, urging listeners to keep their hopes up. The album \u003ci\u003ePoetry in Motion\u003c\/i\u003e is as lead singer Jacob Hemphill explains; \"about us, the human race. We're beautiful.We're the caretakers of this earth and everything that lives here, calls it home.But something is wrong.Something in us is lost.That's the focus - how to get back to the beauty and away from...well, this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATO","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51007328256331,"sku":"1016143","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/00376b88-ea75-4705-8c34-53d48cf6f9d8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1735051891"},{"product_id":"without-surrender","title":"Without Surrender","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades, SOJA have elated audiences with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae, a sound born from their shared passion for making music that transports and inspires. On \u003cem\u003eWithout Surrender\u003c\/em\u003e —their first new album since the Grammy Award winning \u003cem\u003eBeauty in the Silence\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) - the band deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with artists from all corners of the world, including The Elovaters, Brazilian Superstar Di Ferrero, Kolohe Kai, 311’s Nick Hexum and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATO","offers":[{"title":"LP - Green Swirl","offer_id":57561460277579,"sku":"R3784-0911","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57561460310347,"sku":"R3784-6062","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/dd2b0dc2-033b-4796-a1b0-e6286247f659.jpg?v=1781261947"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_c1b7f7c3_thumbnail_4096_02d1b4aa-7be8-4806-a7e3-beec9cd0b7a8.jpg?v=1727193235","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/soja.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}