PEACE AMID THE NOISE: SOJA’S POWERFUL RETURN WITHOUT SURRENDER
Grammy-winning reggae collective SOJA make a welcome return with Without Surrender, a rich 14-track offering out via ATO Records. Five years on from their award-winning triumph with Beauty In The Silence, the eight-piece powerhouse stretch their sound in fresh directions. Crucially, they keep their enduring message of unity and resilience firmly front and centre.
Frontman Jacob Hemphill drew core inspiration from Max Ehrmann’s 1927 poem Desiderata. The timeless piece urges readers to nurture inner quiet, navigate life with intent, and speak truth with clarity.
“This album is our musical interpretation of that journey,” Hemphill notes.
Crafted across studios worldwide, the project functions as a beautifully cohesive celebration of global collaboration, anchored by an impeccable cast of guest artists. Heavyweight Jamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid lends weight to the hit single, World That We’re Livin In, delivering the flawless lyrical flow he is widely known and respected for.
A BEAUTIFULLY COHESIVE CELEBRATION OF GLOBAL COLLABORATION
Further features from 311’s Nick Hexum, Hawaiian hitsmiths Maoli, Iration, The Elovaters, and Brazilian rock artist Di Ferrero bring dynamic contrast throughout the tracklist.
In channelling peace amid the noise, SOJA transform a steady purpose into powerful rhythm. Without Surrender stands as an essential, grounding collection for a restless world.
WITHOUT SURRENDER TRACKLIST
01. Highway
02. We All Need Love ft Kolohe Kai
03. Water ft The Elovaters
04. World That We’re Livin In ft Kabaka Pyramid
05. It Felt Like
06. Catching Up To You ft Nick Hexum
07. Lion
08. Whisper ft Iration
09. Take It Back
10. Time Won’t Wait ft Di Ferrero
11. Nothing Lasts Forever ft Hirie
12. When We Rise
13. Did I Wait Too Long ft Maoli
14. Rush
ABOUT SOJA
Formed in Virginia, USA, SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) has spent nearly three decades redefining modern roots reggae. Over the years, the eight-piece collective has built a massive global fanbase through energetic live shows.
Blending roots reggae with rock and hip-hop, their music delivers an uplifting, conscious message. Now, with seven million followers and a Grammy win for Best Reggae Album, they lead the scene.
