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Protoje Announces 'In Search Of Zion' Album Project with Zion I Kings
10/10/2023
Protoje announced today a new album: "Experimentation at its finest. Music is not one dimensional and this project was meant to show how music can transform the same lyrics, melodies and flows and repackage it in a different feeling. This is an interpretation of my amazing album 'In Search of Lost Time' by the Zion I Kings aptly titled 'In Search of Zion' it’s a fully Roots Reggae Rockers version accompanied by dub mixes of all songs. Truly a work of Art and a gift to you all, before we move on to new music. Thanks for the support and willingness in experiencing this experiment."
In Search of Zion will be out digitally on November 2 November 10 and the vinyl edition is now available for pre-order at DIGGERSFACTORY.com to be shipped in January 2024. Additional to the regular black vinyl pressing, a limited edition in green marble vinyl will be pressed.
ABOUT THE RELEASE: "Protoje asked Zion I Kings to create alternate musical soundscapes for the
songs on "In Search of Lost Time" in the vein of traditional roots reggae. The production approach to "In Search of Zion" is an expansive take on the classic roots reggae sound. Zion I Kings melted down the forward-thinking sounds of the original album and recast modern roots reggae gold, indelibly etching the fundamental live bass, drums, organ, guitars and horns into the genre's landscape with a fresh, ambient and soulful twist. Laced with pounding kick drums, slapping snares, deep basslines, lush synthesizers and dub influences throughout the project, Zion I Kings' seasoned sound brought new dimensions to Protoje's lyrics and songwriting.
The accompanying dub mixes allow each song's unique production approach to shine, with the traditional dub brushes of delays and reverbs working alongside more modern filtering and digital mixing techniques that bridge Jamaican dub mixing tradition with the currency of Now.
In Search of Zion is a testament to fortitude, creating a roots reggae healing journey that cycles through a complete range of sound, color and emotion."
See below the tracklist for the vinyl release:
TRACKLIST: IN SEARCH OF ZION
LP1 - SIDE A
1. Switch Up feat. Koffee
2. Jah Deliver Me
3. Still I Want Her
4. Weed & Tings
5. A Vibes
LP1 - SIDE B
1. Feel The Same So
2. Still Bloom feat. Lila Iké
3. Wait On The Law
4. In Life feat. Popcaan
5. Strange Things
LP2 - SIDE C
1. Switch Up (Dub) feat. Koffee
2. Jah Deliver Me (Dub)
3. Still I Want Her (Dub)
4. Weed & Tings (Dub)
5. A Vibes (Dub)
LP2 - SIDE D
1. Feel The Same So (Dub)
2. Still Bloom (Dub) feat. Lila Iké
3. Wait On The Law (Dub)
4. In Life (Dub) feat. Popcaan
5. Strange Things (Dub)
