BRAZIL’S REGGAE RISING: JÔ CHANNELS FAITH INTO FIRE ON ‘ME PROTEJA’
Luso-Brazilian reggae artist Jô arrives with Me Proteja (Protect Me), a soul-deep single that pulses with spiritual intensity. Produced by Derrick Sound and released via Evidence Music, this Brazilian roots reggae offering wraps listeners in warm, authentic instrumentation while Jô’s distinctive low-toned voice carries profound emotional weight.
The track explores protection, faith, and inner strength. It invites reflection and resilience in equal measure. Jô has built a reputation blending reggae with rap, drawing from Brazilian and European influences to craft something genuinely distinctive. That signature sound shines throughout Me Proteja.
This release follows impressive streaming success. Fênix accumulated 4 million streams, while Meu Filho reached 2 million.
JÔ’S DISTINCTIVE VOICE CARRIES PROFOUND EMOTIONAL WEIGHT
Me Proteja signals a fresh artistic direction for Jô. It’s the opening salvo from a forthcoming album collaboration with Evidence Music, Derrick Sound and Little Lion Sound.
Modern roots reggae fans will find much to embrace here. The production feels authentic and grounded. Jô’s vocal delivery communicates genuine feeling rather than performance. Me Proteja functions as both prayer and anthem, demonstrating why this emerging artist deserves wider attention beyond Brazil’s borders.
ABOUT JÔ
Jô blends Brazilian roots with global reggae sensibilities. The emerging artist has found traction through Swiss label Evidence Music and producer Derrick Sound. Their 2024 single Liberdade surpassed a million YouTube views, showcasing warm vocals over crisp, modern production.
Jô shares sonic territory with Junior Dread and Dougy, crafting atmospheric reggae that transcends borders. Still building their catalogue, this artist signals compelling creative momentum within contemporary reggae’s evolving landscape.
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ABOUT DERRICK SOUND
Geneva duo Derrick Sound channel late-90s Jamaican reggae through a European lens. Their 2025 album Upliftment unites icons like Sizzla, Capleton, and Luciano with emerging talent. Tracks such as Lutan Fyah‘s million-streaming Bla Bla Bla honour the Fatis Burrell era while maintaining contemporary polish.
Operating within Evidence Music’s ecosystem, Mr Nico and Inspecta Derrick function as cultural connectors, bridging continents and generations through crisp production and deep respect for reggae’s lineage.
