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Protoje

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A reggae revivalist with more of a roots influence than most, Jamaican singer Protoje rose to independent success in 2011 with the release of his debut full-length, The Seven Year Itch, and its hit single "Rasta Love," which featured Ky-Mani Marley. Subsequent hits helped elevate his status as an international reggae star and his sound took on more elements of rap and hip-hop on later releases like 2020's album In Search of Lost Time and 2022's Third Time's the Charm.

Born Oje Ken Ollivierre, music was a constant in his early life, with his mother, Lorna Bennett, having scored a hit in 1972 with a reggae version of "Breakfast in Bed" and his father, Mike Ollivierre, a calypso singer from Saint Vincent. Protoje's first release, the 2005 mixtape Lyrical Overdose, Vol. 1, was more overtly hip-hop-influenced, though he began to work toward a reggae/roots sound over the next few years with his cousin, producer Don Corleon. Beginning with the 2009 track "Arguments," he issued a steady diet of singles in advance of his 2011 full-length debut, The Seven Year Itch. One of the album's singles, "Rasta Love" featuring Ky-Mani Marley, became an international hit, elevating his status as a budding star. Following the 2012 mixtape This Is Protoje, he delivered his follow-up album, 2013's The 8 Year Affair, which yielded another hit, "Kingston Be Wise," and charted throughout Europe and the U.S. Protoje's third album, 2015's Ancient Future, proved to be his breakout and, two weeks after its release, sat atop the Billboard reggae chart thanks in part to the Chronixx collaboration "Who Knows." A five-song EP, Royalty Free (Side B), was released as a free download on the singer's birthday in June 2016. Working again with producer Winta James and featuring a second collaboration with Chronixx in "No Guarantee," Protoje returned in 2018 with his fourth album, A Matter of Time, kicking off a series of introspective albums loosely based around the concept of time. It was followed in 2020 by his acclaimed fifth album, In Search of Lost Time. Featuring guest appearances from Popcaan, Koffee, Lila Iké, and American rapper Wiz Khalifa, it saw Protoje exploring more social and political issues than before. Closing out this informal trilogy of albums was 2022's Third Time's the Charm.~ Timothy Monger & David Jeffries

Genres

: reggae roots reggae ragga dancehall

Total plays

702.2 million
Updated on 2025-07-06

Monthly listeners

1,839,170

Followers

452,320

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    38,758 listeners
  2. Costa Rica
    San José
    44,384 listeners
  3. Chile
    23,918 listeners
  4. Netherlands
    24,514 listeners
  5. Kenya
    Nairobi
    19,753 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Who Knows
Who Knows
100,257,213 3:28 2015-09-18
Rasta Love Feat. Ky-Mani Marley
Rasta Love Feat. Ky-Mani Marley
83,910,932 3:05 2010-01-25
Rasta Love
Rasta Love
83,910,932 3:05 2010-11-02
Inhale Exhale (feat. Protoje)
Inhale Exhale (feat. Protoje)
33,261,802 3:08 2016-05-13
Kingston Be Wise
Kingston Be Wise
23,007,747 4:11 2013-02-12
Switch It Up (feat. Koffee)
Switch It Up (feat. Koffee)
17,479,038 3:55 2020-08-28
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
15,085,381 2:44 2020-08-20
Really Like You
Really Like You
14,049,062 3:46 2014-10-17
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
13,049,517 4:06 2020-08-06
Same So
Same So
12,071,601 3:29 2020-07-16
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
11,623,202 3:30 2022-09-21
Protection (with Mortimer)
Protection (with Mortimer)
11,366,572 4:34 2015-09-18
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
10,586,189 3:44 2018-02-23
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
10,084,834 3:40 2018-05-18
Blood Money
Blood Money
9,993,164 3:48 2017-02-03
Strolling (feat. Protoje)
Strolling (feat. Protoje)
9,588,381 3:48 2016-05-20
Selassie Souljahz
Selassie Souljahz
9,425,971 4:14 2016-07-01
In Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
In Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
9,040,104 3:48 2020-08-28
Toast to Our Differences (feat. Shungudzo, Protoje & Hak Baker)
Toast to Our Differences (feat. Shungudzo, Protoje & Hak Baker)
8,255,631 4:15 2019-01-25
Shot by Love
Shot by Love
7,373,513 3:43 2013-02-12
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
7,260,537 3:44 2019-04-26
Resist Not Evil
Resist Not Evil
6,678,938 3:22 2013-11-15
I&I
I&I
6,647,369 3:57 2013-02-12
Really Like You
Really Like You
5,849,478 3:38 2015-04-17
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
5,849,067 2:59 2020-03-27
Sudden Flight (with Jesse Royal & Sevana)
Sudden Flight (with Jesse Royal & Sevana)
5,827,643 3:40 2015-09-18
Take Control
Take Control
5,550,687 3:46 2011-03-01
Criminal
Criminal
5,356,129 3:56 2015-09-18
The Kalling
The Kalling
5,121,707 3:34 2022-09-16
All Will Have to Change
All Will Have to Change
4,817,315 5:25 2015-09-18
Weed & Ting
Weed & Ting
4,588,337 3:47 2020-08-28
No Lipstick
No Lipstick
4,384,841 3:38 2010-01-25
Mind of a King
Mind of a King
4,363,710 3:55 2018-06-29
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
4,305,167 4:07 2013-02-12
Stylin'
Stylin'
3,473,691 3:32 2015-09-18
Incient Stepping
Incient Stepping
3,440,318 3:49 2022-05-25
Who Dem a Program
Who Dem a Program
3,432,837 3:26 2012-03-23
Hail Ras Tafari
Hail Ras Tafari
3,415,833 3:43 2013-02-12
Still I Wonder
Still I Wonder
3,353,828 2:52 2020-08-28
Answer to Your Name
Answer to Your Name
3,287,219 3:55 2015-09-18
HILLS
HILLS
3,230,944 3:30 2022-04-21
Lionorder
Lionorder
3,220,403 3:33 2019-05-03
Like This
Like This
3,214,917 3:28 2018-06-29
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
3,193,566 3:52 2022-09-08
Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees
3,146,286 3:14 2016-11-25
Righteous
Righteous
3,078,550 4:00 2021-03-19
Roll
Roll
3,003,771 3:23 2010-01-25
30 Million
30 Million
2,838,983 3:39 2024-01-26
Mariposa
Mariposa
2,697,488 3:43 2024-10-18
The Flame (with Kabaka Pyramid)
The Flame (with Kabaka Pyramid)
2,537,144 5:20 2015-09-18
Love Gone Cold (with Sevana)
Love Gone Cold (with Sevana)
2,471,069 4:49 2015-09-18
Deliverance
Deliverance
2,438,770 3:28 2020-08-28
Strange Happenings
Strange Happenings
2,228,807 4:44 2020-08-28
Hi Grade
Hi Grade
2,156,897 4:08 2017-06-23
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2,020,464 3:51 2018-06-29
Evil Display
Evil Display
2,016,403 3:22 2012-05-21
Dread
Dread
2,013,791 3:38 2010-01-25
Bubblin'
Bubblin'
1,994,775 4:18 2015-09-18
Self Defense
Self Defense
1,927,689 3:54 2020-08-28
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
1,927,527 3:47 2021-02-26
Camera Show
Camera Show
1,908,535 4:57 2018-06-29
Flames
Flames
1,888,086 5:09 2018-06-29
Truth & Rights
Truth & Rights
1,833,506 3:53 2017-10-20
Lessons
Lessons
1,818,725 3:34 2018-06-29
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
1,726,125 3:02 2022-08-11
Who Can You Call
Who Can You Call
1,619,093 3:51 2015-09-18
Wrong Side of the Law
Wrong Side of the Law
1,572,152 5:21 2010-01-25
BIG 45
BIG 45
1,521,851 3:45 2025-03-07
Everywhere I Go
Everywhere I Go
1,461,700 4:17 2018-05-25
Weed & Tings
Weed & Tings
1,393,113 4:42 2023-11-10
Ja
Ja
1,388,721 3:59 2010-01-25
After I'm Gone Feat. Jah9
After I'm Gone Feat. Jah9
1,353,127 3:14 2010-01-25
Come My Way
Come My Way
1,353,105 4:33 2013-02-12
Restless
Restless
1,339,350 4:23 2019-04-05
Hold You Now
Hold You Now
1,273,170 4:20 2013-02-12
Still Royal (feat. Popcaan, Pa Salieu & Toddla T)
Still Royal (feat. Popcaan, Pa Salieu & Toddla T)
1,269,994 2:48 2021-03-19
Black Cinderella
Black Cinderella
1,262,381 3:57 2013-02-12
Arguments
Arguments
1,256,757 3:33 2010-01-25
On the Road
On the Road
1,190,617 3:10 2010-01-25
Seven Year Itch
Seven Year Itch
1,164,209 4:06 2010-01-25
Music from My Heart
Music from My Heart
1,125,376 5:21 2013-02-12
Quiet Thoughts
Quiet Thoughts
1,120,635 3:58 2014-02-28
It Nuh Safe
It Nuh Safe
1,118,186 3:15 2019-06-21
Switch Up (feat. Koffee)
Switch Up (feat. Koffee)
1,059,186 4:04 2023-11-10
Mek A Menshun (feat. Protoje)
Mek A Menshun (feat. Protoje)
1,037,189 3:46 2019-07-26
Overtime
Overtime
999,706 4:02 2010-01-25
Someone Like You
Someone Like You
901,079 4:18 2013-02-12
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
892,365 4:06 2012-05-30
Reggae Revival
Reggae Revival
865,938 4:12 2013-02-12
Growing up Feat. Gentleman
Growing up Feat. Gentleman
864,452 3:26 2010-01-25
Warrior
Warrior
864,418 4:40 2013-11-05
Around the World
Around the World
808,232 3:14 2012-06-19
The 8 Year Affair
The 8 Year Affair
794,628 4:50 2013-02-12
In the Streets (Interlude)
In the Streets (Interlude)
793,423 1:10 2010-01-25
Where We Come From
Where We Come From
792,402 3:24 2024-10-18
Ova Here (feat. Protoje)
Ova Here (feat. Protoje)
664,672 3:24 2016-08-18
Stronger
Stronger
660,265 3:39 2011-12-27
Fill My Cup
Fill My Cup
639,778 3:23 2023-08-17
Legend Legend
Legend Legend
628,949 3:08 2024-03-01
Barrel Bun
Barrel Bun
626,290 3:41 2024-10-18
High Grade Morning (feat. Protoje)
High Grade Morning (feat. Protoje)
614,090 3:38 2018-09-14
The Charm
The Charm
561,808 3:46 2022-09-23
Heavy Load
Heavy Load
523,654 3:33 2022-09-23
Our Time Come Feat. Don Corleon
Our Time Come Feat. Don Corleon
511,091 3:02 2010-01-25
Legend Legend Legend - Zion I Kings Remix
Legend Legend Legend - Zion I Kings Remix
505,848 4:05 2024-05-24
Jah Deliver Me
Jah Deliver Me
500,488 3:44 2023-11-10
In Life (feat. Popcaan)
In Life (feat. Popcaan)
483,037 4:09 2023-11-10
Here Comes The Morning
Here Comes The Morning
479,820 3:36 2022-09-23
Sweeter
Sweeter
476,978 2:19 2020-12-03
Love For Me
Love For Me
476,707 3:33 2022-09-23
Dreamy Eyes
Dreamy Eyes
434,117 3:56 2022-09-23
Still I Want Her
Still I Want Her
427,342 3:45 2023-11-10
Mela Mela (Remix)
Mela Mela (Remix)
380,667 3:03 2022-10-24
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
335,071 5:42 2013-04-23
Legitimate
Legitimate
307,900 4:17 2013-03-26
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
290,507 4:04 2023-11-10
80's Wild
80's Wild
287,630 3:23 2024-10-18
Like This - Radio Edit
Like This - Radio Edit
261,255 3:22 2018-09-07
All Again
All Again
251,152 3:21 2011-07-12
Feel It
Feel It
249,227 3:33 2025-06-20
A Vibes
A Vibes
246,632 3:30 2023-11-10
In the City
In the City
239,142 3:37 2020-01-10
Really Like You - (Dunkelbunt) Remix
Really Like You - (Dunkelbunt) Remix
230,309 4:04 2017-02-24
Really Like You - Jazzrausch Bigband Version
Really Like You - Jazzrausch Bigband Version
224,859 3:49 2017-02-24
Wait On The Law
Wait On The Law
211,974 4:23 2023-11-10
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
209,360 4:08 2014-12-05
Really Like You - Jamie Bostron Remix
Really Like You - Jamie Bostron Remix
206,863 5:17 2015-11-23
Really Like You - Sepalot Remix
Really Like You - Sepalot Remix
205,446 2:52 2017-02-24
Feel The Same So
Feel The Same So
194,799 4:44 2023-11-10
JAH is Real (feat. Protoje)
JAH is Real (feat. Protoje)
193,853 3:53 2019-11-08
Strolling (feat. Protoje) - Remix
Strolling (feat. Protoje) - Remix
170,278 4:04 2017-04-14
Bridge Is Burning
Bridge Is Burning
160,241 2:58 2025-05-02
Strange Things
Strange Things
158,335 3:54 2023-11-10
Life From Kingston
Life From Kingston
156,768 2:50 2025-06-06
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
154,772 2:32 2024-01-11
Always on My Mind
Always on My Mind
154,479 3:34 2024-06-11
Switch Up (feat. Koffee) - Dub
Switch Up (feat. Koffee) - Dub
152,681 4:04 2023-11-10
Kingston Be Wise (Dub Mix) [As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V"]
Kingston Be Wise (Dub Mix) [As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V"]
147,210 4:12 2013-11-12
Weed & Tings - Dub
Weed & Tings - Dub
133,066 5:07 2023-11-10
It Nuh Safe
It Nuh Safe
124,839 3:29 2018-08-03
Jah Deliver Me - Dub
Jah Deliver Me - Dub
123,217 3:16 2023-11-10
Really Like You - Goldcake Remix
Really Like You - Goldcake Remix
114,146 3:33 2017-02-24
Really Like You - Analogbasscamp Remix
Really Like You - Analogbasscamp Remix
106,102 3:60 2017-02-24
Reggae Revival
Reggae Revival
105,342 4:11 2012-06-26
Way Home
Way Home
101,729 3:22 2024-08-23
Seasons (feat. Protoje)
Seasons (feat. Protoje)
97,038 2:43 2025-05-28
Still I Want Her - Dub
Still I Want Her - Dub
93,018 3:35 2023-11-10
J.A.
J.A.
79,516 4:00 2010-06-30
A Vibes - Dub
A Vibes - Dub
78,660 3:30 2023-11-10
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Radio Edit Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Radio Edit Remix
78,347 3:02 2019-07-19
Big 45 - A COLORS SHOW
Big 45 - A COLORS SHOW
73,564 3:46 2025-06-16
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké) - Dub
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké) - Dub
72,049 4:04 2023-11-10
Feel The Same So - Dub
Feel The Same So - Dub
72,028 4:36 2023-11-10
In Life (feat. Popcaan) - Dub
In Life (feat. Popcaan) - Dub
69,311 4:18 2023-11-10
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Dub Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Dub Remix
68,234 3:24 2019-07-19
Wait On The Law - Dub
Wait On The Law - Dub
62,669 4:05 2023-11-10
Strange Things - Dub
Strange Things - Dub
51,111 3:53 2023-11-10
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Extended Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Extended Remix
46,616 3:24 2019-07-19
White Paper
White Paper
38,366 4:48 2022-04-22
Selassie Souljahz (feat. Chronixx, Sizzla, Protoje & Kabaka Pyramid) - Vocal Dub Version
Selassie Souljahz (feat. Chronixx, Sizzla, Protoje & Kabaka Pyramid) - Vocal Dub Version
28,182 4:20 2013-05-14
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
8,033 3:37 2015-10-30
Dread (Dub Mix)
Dread (Dub Mix)
4,401 3:32 2011-03-15

New releases

Feel It
Feel It
2025-06-20
[Ineffable Records]
Big 45 - A COLORS SHOW
Big 45 - A COLORS SHOW
2025-06-16
[COLORSxSTUDIOS]
Life From Kingston
Life From Kingston
2025-06-06
[Easy Star Records]
Seasons (feat. Protoje)
Seasons (feat. Protoje)
2025-05-28
[FAMM]
BIG 45
BIG 45
2025-03-07
[Ineffable Records]
The Jamaican Situation
The Jamaican Situation
2024-10-18
[Ineffable Records]
Always on My Mind
Always on My Mind
2024-06-11
[Independent]
Legend Legend Legend (Zion I Kings Remix)
Legend Legend Legend (Zion I Kings Remix)
2024-05-24
[Ineffable Records]
Legend Legend
Legend Legend
2024-03-01
[Ineffable Records]
30 Million
30 Million
2024-01-26
[Ineffable Records]
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
2024-01-11
[Sound Ting]
In Search Of Zion
In Search Of Zion
2023-11-10
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Fill My Cup (feat. Protoje)
Fill My Cup (feat. Protoje)
2023-08-17
[Sound Ting]
Mela Mela (Remix)
Mela Mela (Remix)
2022-10-24
[Meedo Records]
Third Time's The Charm
Third Time's The Charm
2022-09-23
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
2022-09-21
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
The Kalling
The Kalling
2022-09-16
[Ghetto Youths International / Bebble Rock Music]
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
2022-09-08
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
2022-08-11
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Incient Stepping
Incient Stepping
2022-05-25
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
HILLS
HILLS
2022-04-21
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
In Search of Lost Time (Deluxe)
In Search of Lost Time (Deluxe)
2021-03-19
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
2021-02-26
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Sweeter
Sweeter
2020-12-03
[Independent]
In Search Of Lost Time
In Search Of Lost Time
2020-08-28
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
2020-08-20
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
2020-08-06
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Same So
Same So
2020-07-16
[In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records]
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
2020-03-27
[RCA Records Label]
Not Another Word
Not Another Word
2019-04-26
[Easy Star Records]
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
2019-04-26
[Easy Star]
Like This
Like This
2018-09-07
[Baco Records]
Like This
Like This
2018-09-07
[Ineffable Records]
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2018-06-29
[Baco Records]
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2018-06-29
[Ineffable Records]
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
2018-05-18
[Mr Bongo]
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
2018-05-18
[Baco Records]
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
2018-05-18
[Ineffable Records]
Truth & Rights
Truth & Rights
2018-03-30
[Baco Records]
Blood Money
Blood Money
2018-03-30
[Baco Records]
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
2018-02-23
[Ineffable Records]
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
2018-02-23
[Baco Records]
Truths & Rights
Truths & Rights
2017-10-20
[Ineffable Records]
Truth & Rights
Truth & Rights
2017-10-20
[In.Digg.Nation Collective]
Really Like You (Remixes)
Really Like You (Remixes)
2017-02-24
[Oneness Records]
Blood Money
Blood Money
2017-02-03
[Ineffable Records]
Ancient Future
Ancient Future
2015-09-18
[Ineffable Records]
Really Like You
Really Like You
2015-04-17
[Silly Walks Discotheque]
Kingston Be Wise (As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V")
Kingston Be Wise (As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V")
2013-11-12
[Don Corleon Records]
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
2013-04-23
[Lifeline Music]
The 8 Year Affair
The 8 Year Affair
2013-02-12
[Don Corleon Records]
Reggae Revival
Reggae Revival
2012-06-26
[Don Corleon Records]
Around the World
Around the World
2012-06-19
[Don Corleon Records]
This Is Not a Marijuna Song
This Is Not a Marijuna Song
2012-06-05
[Lifeline Music]
Evil Display
Evil Display
2012-05-21
[Soul Vybz Music]
Who Dem a Program
Who Dem a Program
2012-03-23
[Don Corleon Records]
Seven Year Itch
Seven Year Itch
2011-01-25
[Don Corleon Records]
Rasta Love
Rasta Love
2010-11-02
[Don Corleon Records]
Dread - Single
Dread - Single
2010-06-30
[Don Corleon Records]
J.A. - Single
J.A. - Single
2010-06-30
[Don Corleon Records]
The Seven Year Itch
The Seven Year Itch
2010-01-25
[Don Corleon Records]