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PROTOJE Press Kit 2018 www.protoje.com www.encantamusica.com/musicservices The fastest rising Jamaican star of reggae +800,000 followers Protoje's visibility has steadily increased with articles being written in major publications, and a major achievement was being named on BBC 1xtra Hot for 2015 Artist list so he was promoted across the BBC platform. Artists were selected because As Mista Jams of BBC stated "they're producing the quality music needed to become big in the next 12 months. It's a real cross section of really exciting new talent all currently on their A game." Protoje has been gaining momentum throughout the world, performing at quality venues to large audiences and will continue to tour consistently with his band The Indiggnation. They have already been booked extensively for many tours throughout 2018. Playing an important role in the organic and conscious Reggae music revival, Protoje is considered one of the main driving forces behind it. Together with his crew, InDIGGnation Collective, the vehicle he uses to bring the music directly to the people, they express beyond what would be possible with studio recordings. This dub/rock meets reggae fusion forms the signature sound and create a fitting background for equally potent lyrics. A fresh & unique approach to the reggae sound A powerful songwriter and philosophical thinker, Protoje articulates the anger of an emerging generation by re- establishing the standard for the decaying art of socially responsible, mentally stimulating lyricism. Protoje successfully released 3 Albums "The Seven Year Itch,” "The 8 Year Affair" and “Ancient Future” which spawned hits like Rasta Love ft Ky- Mani Marley, Kingston Be Wise which was featured in Grand Theft Auto, and Who Knows ft. Chronixx which was the 6th most played song on BBC for 2016 across all genres. The video for this track has over 60 million views on YouTube. Protoje is set to release his 4th Studio Album this year having released two singles off the upcoming album; BLOOD MONEY and TRUTHS & RIGHTS to great acclaim. Major performances include the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Coachella in California, Summerjam and Reggae Ruhr (which he headlined) in Germany, a firm favourite at festival’s throughout the world, including Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Boomtown, Summer Jam, Musa, Esperanzah, Afro-Punk NYC, and Canada’s answer to Glastonbury - Pemberton Music Festival among others. Many appearances were broadcasted on national television & set things up for a huge 2018. A wealth of media attention always follows Protoje in every country he visits. He’s in great demand and has appeared on the UK’s biggest music TV show, BBC’s Later With Jools Holland, recorded two sessions at BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale, and has featured regularly on numerous BBC Radio 1Xtra shows. Protoje and The Indiggnation is on a mission to bring Roots Rock Reggae’s message of uplifting consciousness to the world. ARTIST PROTOJE & THE INDIGGNATION TECHNICAL RIDER Full Band Line-up: 8 MEMBERS 1. Stage Specifications • 36'(w) x 24'(d) x 4'(h) minimum performance area capable of supporting 150 Ibs/sq. ft. 2. Risers Specifications ■ Drum Riser - One (1) 8' x 8' x 36” – Upstage Center - refer to stage plot on page 8 ■ Keys Riser - One (1) 8' x 8' x 36” – Stage Left - refer to stage plot on page 8 3. Power Stage • Seven (7) 110 Volts, 20 Amps, 60 Hz services are to be provided, one (1) for each band member. Each service to terminate in a quad-box. All services must be tested for correct voltage, grounding etc. Voltage shall vary no more than five percent (5%) from 110 Volts. Six (6) power strips with multiple American style outlets, with no current drain to when full current drawn. Each service must terminate in a quad box with American style (Edison) outlets. Each service must be phase coherent and isolated. TECHNICAL RIDER 4. Sound FOH - Requires a 32 (minimum) cHannel mixing console [VENUE PROFILE or SC48 OR SOUNDCRAFT Vi6 - NO PM5D!! ] with 4 aux dedicated to Efx, 4 Efx units (2 delaYs, 2 reverbs) SPX/TC Electronics/Roland. 8 compressors (dbx/ BSS). 3 gates (dbx,BSS). Monitors: Console (in order of preference): 1. Digico sd12 or S21 2. Midas Pro2 3. Avid Profile or SC48 wedges: L-acousacs x15 HiQ or Db M2 A total of at least seven (7) mixes are needed. All mixes must be processed with professional quality 1/3 octave grapHic equalizers Assignments of the mixes are as follows: MIX AUX PATCH FADER LOCATION Aux 1: Lead vocals wedges (4) Aux 2: BGV1 stage rigHt (2wedges) Aux 3: BGV2 stage lee (2 wedges) Aux 4: Bass (1 wedge)Aux 5: Lead GTR stage rigHt (1 wedge) Aux 6: RhYthm GTR stage lee (1 wedge) Aux7/8: KeYs stereo mix (2 wedges) Aux 9: Drum fill with subwoofersAux 10: Side-fills subsAux 11/12: stereo Side-fills TECHNICAL RIDER 5. Input List TECHNICAL RIDER 5. Input List TECHNICAL RIDER 5. Input List 20 Keyboard 1 Di (Right) 20 Keyboard 1 Di (Right) TECHNICAL RIDER 5. Input List 21 Keyboard 2 (Left) Di 22 Keyboard 2 (Right) Di 23 Keyboard 3 (Left) Di 24 Keyboard 3 (Right) Di 25 Keyboard 4 (left) Di 26 Keyboard 4 (right) Di Vocoder (keys) SM58 / use Di for 27 Boom (mono) ground lift 28 29 B/G Vocal 1 Beta 58 Comp Boom 30 B/G Vocal 2 Beta 58 Comp Boom Lead Vocal - 27 Vocoder (keys) SM58 / use Di for Boom (mono) ground lift 28 TECHNICAL29 B/G RIDER Vocal 1 Beta 58 Comp Boom 30 B/G Vocal 2 Beta 58 Comp Boom 31 Lead Vocal - Beta 87/58 Comp Upright CHORDLESS 5. Input List 32 B/G Vocal 3 Beta 58 Boom 33 EFX Returns 34 EFX Returns 35 EFX Returns 36 EFX Returns 37 EFX Returns TECHNICAL RIDER Purchaser will furnish for this engagement, at his own expense the following musical instruments. These instruments must be in first class working condition. Acoustic Drum Kit Yamaha Stage Custom drums or equivalent (Pearl/DW) • One (1)20"x22"Bass drum with appropriate dampening • One (1) 10"x12" rack tom • One (1)12”x12” rack tom • One (1)14"x16" floor tom • One (1) Pearl31/2"freefloating Maple snare drum • One (1) Timbale • One (1) Zildjian K14"Acustomm aster sound Hi-Hat TECHNICAL RIDER One (1) Zildjian K8” Splash or AAX 8”splash • One (1) SabianAAX16"Acustom crash • One (1) SabianAAX18"Acustom crash • One (1) ZildjianK20"Acustom ride • One (1) Meinl Generation X 16” Filter China Cymbal • One (1) double tom stand • Four (4) snare stands* • Five (5) boom cymbal stands • Two (2) Hi-Hat + stands* • One (1) SingleDW9000/5000orYamahaDirect-Drivekickpedal • One (1) Roc-N-Soc drum throne • One (1) mono(L) lineforSimmonsSD5XElectronicDrumkit • One (1) stereo(L&R) line for Roland SPD-SX Drum Sampler • One Roland SPD-SX Drum Sampler • Four (4) quarter-inch cables • Four (4) Di TECHNICAL RIDER Bass Guitar • One (1) Ampeg SVT-4 PRO Bass Amplifier or SWR equivalent • One (1) Ampeg SVT bass cabinets (4 x 10") • One (1) Ampeg SVT bass cabinets (1 x 15")• One (1) Guitar stand• One (1) Di• One (1) quarter-inch Lead Guitar (1) • One (1) Fender Twin reverb BLACKFACE • Two(2)Guitar stands• One (1 Di) • Two (2) quarter-inch cables Rhythm Guitar (2) One (1) Fender Twin Reverb BLACK FACE • Two(2)Guitar stands • One (1) Di • Two (2) quarter-inch cables TECHNICAL RIDER Keyboards a. Four (4) stereo (L&R) lines [meaning eight (8) lines] b. One (1) mono line for Vocoder c. Nine (9) Di d. Eight (8) quarter-inch instrument cables e. Two (2) XLR microphone cables f. One (1) Microphone boom stand and Dynamic mic (SM58) for vocoder Five (5) keyboards: 1. FANTOM G62. FANTOM G63. FANTOM X64. M-AUDIO AXIOM 615. M-AUDIO AXIOM 61 PLEASE PROVIDE 61-KEY KEYBOARDS ONLY. NO 76 or 88 KEYS!! ONE OF THE FIVE KEYBOARDS MUST BE A FANTOM G6. ▪ ALTERNATIVES FOR OTHER KEYS ▪ TRITON EXTREME 61 KEY ONLY ▪ 49 or 61 KEY MIDI CONTROLLERS Two Triple (3X) tier Ultimate stands AND ONE LAPTOP STAND TECHNICAL RIDER. Stage plot HOSPITALITY RIDER (1) 7 bottles Merlot 1 bottle Hennessy VSOP 1 bottle Remy Martin 4 dozen bottled Volvic spring water 2 dozen bottles assorted fruit juice – Naked or similar 2 dozen bottles pure Coconut Water – Vita Coco or Zico 6 bottles/cans Diet Coke/Diet Dr Pepper/Sprite Zero Tea - Ginger/ Mint/Throat Coat Coffee Hot Water Honey and lime HOSPITALITY RIDER (2) Assorted nuts including Cashew Nuts Hummus and pita bread Fresh Fruit - Seedless grapes, plums, pears, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, oranges, apples, pineapple Platter with assorted vegetables Fresh Ginger 2 large packets of Water or Multigrain Crackers – Carr’s or Milton’s or similar 1 dozen packets of assorted potato chips 3 boxes of Special K (Strawberry or Oats & Honey) or Honey bunches of Oats Cereal 3 boxes of Vanilla Almond Milk 6 Organic Plain Greek Yogurt – Chobani or Wallaby or similar 6 Tins of Salmon – easy open or please provide a can-opener 6 Tins of Tuna – easy open or please provide a can-opener 12 boxes Vegetarian Cup Soup 1 large bottle hot pepper sauce (Tabasco sauce) 1 Box of 48 Assorted Granola Bars 12 Vegetarian meals of which 3 must be treated as non-dairy with no cheese or dairy sauces and these must be properly tagged. Fish is allowed, except for one which must be pure vegetarian. Meals must be served with pasta, rice, potatoes and vegetables. Food should be prepared with lots of spices. Social Media and Tracks Chart Hits Who Knows’ Ft.
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  • Protoje and Koffee Rally Their Friends for a Decadent Night out on New Video for “Switch It Up”

    Protoje and Koffee Rally Their Friends for a Decadent Night out on New Video for “Switch It Up”

    For Immediate Release: Jan 21, 2020 PROTOJE AND KOFFEE RALLY THEIR FRIENDS FOR A DECADENT NIGHT OUT ON NEW VIDEO FOR “SWITCH IT UP” https://smarturl.it/xSwitchItUp The Latest Single Off Protoje’s Fifth Album In Search Of Lost Time (In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records) From humble beginnings to climbing the ranks, two of Jamaica’s leading artists Protoje and Koffee celebrate their hard work and achievements on the lavish video for "Switch It Up." Watch it HERE: https://smarturl.it/xSwitchItUp. The Winta James-produced track is from the reggae titan Protoje’s latest album In Search Of Lost Time. The 20-year-old Grammy Award winning music phenom Koffee has made major strides since her 2018 breakthrough single "Toast," which shouts out Protoje in the song. Now, they come full circle on "Switch It Up" where everyone has a seat at the table including their musical and creative peers alike. The Xtreme Arts-directed visual features cameos from artists like Lila Iké, Sevana, Jaz Elise, Royal Blu and Jesse Royal. All, with the exception of the latter, contributed background vocals on the song. Jamaican contemporary Chronixx also lends his voice to the track’s chorus. The collective effort of “Switch It Up” encapsulates how Protoje is playing an important role in Jamaican music as a whole. In Spring 2020, he inked an unprecedented deal with RCA Records and Six Course for his label and artist management company In.Digg.Nation Collective, which houses some of the island's most promising acts including himself, Lila Iké, Sevana and Jaz Elise.