PROTOJE DROPS GRIPPING TRAILER FOR FILM DEBUT & SOUNDTRACK, ‘THE JAMAICAN SITUATION’
Protoje is expanding his creative reach with a teaser for his upcoming film, The Jamaican Situation. Known for reshaping modern reggae, the two-time Grammy-nominated artist now adds Film Director and Music Supervisor to his impressive resume.
Co-directed with Samo, the film tells the story of a man returning to Jamaica and grappling with his identity.
“The Jamaican Situation tells the story of a man returning home and grappling with his identity amidst the complexities of modern Jamaican life. My music intricately weaves into this narrative, enriching the dialogue and themes explored throughout the film,” Protoje explains. Take a sneak peek at the trailer below.
To accompany the film, Protoje has released The Jamaican Situation (Side A), a five-track EP. The project blends reggae with hip-hop, soul, and jazz.
MY MUSIC INTRICATELY WEAVES INTO THIS NARRATIVE, ENRICHING THE DIALOGUE AND THEMES EXPLORED
Featuring top Jamaican producers like IzyBeats, Iotosh, and Ziah.Push, the EP is rich with variety. Standout tracks include Mariposa, a love ballad, and Where We Come From, a powerful collaboration with Jahshii that reflects on their roots.
With over 1.3 million views on YouTube, Where We Come From is already making waves. 80’s Wild and Barrel Bun also deliver deep, socially conscious messages about Jamaica’s political struggles and government corruption.
Fans can expect Side B closer to the film’s 2025 release. Meanwhile, Protoje continues to tour Europe this autumn.
PROTOJE 2024 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
26 October | Junkyard, Dortmund, Germany
27 October | Band on the Wall, Manchester, United Kingdom
30 October | O2 Academy Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 November | O2 Academy Oxford, United Kingdom
2 November | O2 Institute Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 November | Citysplash Fest x Drumsheds, London, United Kingdom
4 November | Jazz Cafe, London, United Kingdom
5 November | Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands
8 November | Architektoniki Live, Athens, Greece
9 November | Restaurant Kammgarn Beiz, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
10 November | The Depot, Leuven, Belgium
THE JAMAICAN SITUATION TRACKLIST
1. 30 Million
2. Mariposa
3. Where We Come From ft. Jahshii
4. 80’s Wild
5. Barrel Bun
ABOUT PROTOJE
Protoje, born in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, is a genre-blending reggae artist known for mixing hip-hop, soul, jazz, and dancehall. He gained fame during the reggae revival movement with hits like Who Knows featuring Chronixx.
He has worked with artists like Jorja Smith and Koffee, and his music was featured on Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist.
Protoje also founded In.Digg.Nation Collective, supporting rising Jamaican stars like Sevana and Lila Iké.
