Born in the 80’s but wishing he was birthed in the 60’s, Oje "Protoje" Ollivierre
is the fresh face with the freshest lyrical delivery, still having a feel of vintage
reggae music but being a suitable update for the present time.
Indeed, Marley’s mantra was to “free the people with music.” Protoje’s mantra
is to free the people with art. Music – his appointed contribution to the artistic
revolution - is only one of the many distinct art forms. He takes up the mantle
of spokesperson for the Movement and represents the evident unity among a
large group of talented musical, literary and visual artists who have silently
and patiently developed under the radar and are about to march together
into a new era of prosperity for all.
Despite being the cousin of regular chart-topping producer, Donovan ‘Don Corleon’
Bennett, Protoje continues to resist the urge to lay his vocals on every other riddim
in the dancehall mainstream. He is meticulously piecing together his debut album,
The Seven Year Itch, with Don Corelon which have already yeilded the two popular
tracks "Dread" and "JA", to follow up on 2009 hit "Arguments" while focusing the
rest of his efforts on the perfection of his live performances with the "Indiggnation"
band. Already, a pattern has been detected whereby Protoje invariably sees a
significant hike in his fan base the day after his last performance. This invokes the
truth in the saying, “you have to see to believe.”
Contacts:
www.protoje.com
www.twitter.com/protoje
www.facebook.com/protoje