Jamaican rapper rejuvenates and recharges for 2022
Protoje shares how he has found inner peace over the pandemic in his new song and video “Hills.” Seeking restoration and seclusion, the Jamaican wordsmith has had time to realign with nature’s gifts and cut off the outside noise. Boasting a vibrating Jamaican dub baseline fused with hip hop, the hard-hitting anthem is a precursor of what’s ahead for Protoje. “Hills” is the first single from his summer album, out via In.Digg.Nation Collective/RCA Records. The song was produced by 8TRACK & IV The Polymath.
“This song narrates what the last two years have been like for me, living in the mountains while the world was on lockdown,” Project shares of the track. “Connecting with the simplicity that exists here and being inspired with what I see surrounding me. With the release of this single it’s like: I’ve been away for a little while, but here’s what I’ve been up to.”
Its video, directed by Samo, gives fans an inside look into his domain and his journey to wellness. Set high above sea level in the hills of Jamaica, The Habitat is where the artist calls home. From fresh air, herb, fruit and water to daily runs and meditations in the hilltops, the openness of his tropical surroundings provide a sense of clarity — to feel without distractions.
Protoje will tour Africa, North America and Europe in 2022. Summer US festivals include Bonnaroo and Roots Picnic with additional dates to be announced.
Protoje 2022 Tour Dates:
Apr 30 – Ababa, Ethiopia @ Zelan Festival
May 26 – Monterey, CA @ Cali Roots Festival
May 29 – London, England @ City Splash
June 3 – Cayman Islands @ Waterfront in Georgetown
June 5 – Philadelphia @ Roots Picnic
June 19 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
July 17 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Rote Fabrik
July 19 – Paris, France @ Cabaret Sauvage
July 21 – Deurne, Belgium @ OLT Rivierenhof
July 22 – Sélestat, France @ Summer Vibration
July 24 – Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard
Oct 7-9 – Las Vegas @ Reggae Rise Up Festival
