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-acouscs 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 le (2 wedges) Aux 4: Bass (1 wedge)Aux 5: Lead GTR stage right (1 wedge) Aux 6: Rhythm GTR stage le (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

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

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. Chronixx 51 million+ YouTube views, 5 million+ Soundcloud streams, 310k+ Shazams, BBC Radio 1 B-list + BBC Radio 1Xtra A-list ‘Love Gone Cold’ Ft. Sevana -BBC Radio 2 C listed & BBC Radio 1 track of the day ‘Answer To Your Name’ - Rinsed across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, & BBC 1Xtra

Bookings: Julia Burlacu Who Knows ft. Chronixx (Ofﬁcial Music Video) Director of Bookings

Sudden Flight ft. Jesse Royal & Sevana (Ofﬁcial Music Video) [email protected]

Shot By Love feat. Toian (Lyric Video) Ofﬁce: +52 998 252 0606/ Cel: +52 155 6437 7418