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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

700.5 million
Updated on 2025-03-22

Monthly listeners

1,624,585

Followers

439,547

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    45,629 listeners
  2. Costa Rica
    San José
    49,503 listeners
  3. Chile
    28,188 listeners
  4. Kenya
    Nairobi
    21,466 listeners
  5. Colombia
    20,045 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Who Knows
Who Knows
95,382,477 3:28 2015-03-09
Rasta Love Feat. Ky-Mani Marley
Rasta Love Feat. Ky-Mani Marley
80,596,853 3:05 2010-01-25
Rasta Love
Rasta Love
80,596,853 3:05 2010-11-02
Inhale Exhale (feat. Protoje)
Inhale Exhale (feat. Protoje)
32,240,605 3:08 2016-05-13
Who Knows - Shy FX Remix
Who Knows - Shy FX Remix
28,232,015 4:12 2016-05-13
Kingston Be Wise
Kingston Be Wise
22,326,290 4:11 2013-02-12
Switch It Up (feat. Koffee)
Switch It Up (feat. Koffee)
16,637,140 3:55 2020-08-28
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
A Vibe (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
14,511,488 2:44 2020-08-20
Really Like You
Really Like You
13,698,417 3:46 2014-10-17
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
Like Royalty (feat. Popcaan)
12,657,504 4:06 2020-08-06
Same So
Same So
11,408,223 3:29 2020-07-16
Protection
Protection
10,926,971 4:34 2015-03-09
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
Ten Cane Row (feat. Jorja Smith)
10,872,661 3:30 2022-09-21
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
10,310,716 3:44 2018-02-23
Blood Money
Blood Money
9,597,345 3:48 2017-02-03
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
9,384,460 3:40 2018-05-18
Selassie Souljahz
Selassie Souljahz
9,106,177 4:14 2016-07-01
Strolling (feat. Protoje)
Strolling (feat. Protoje)
9,058,541 3:48 2016-05-20
In Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
In Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
8,574,030 3:48 2020-08-28
Toast to Our Differences (feat. Shungudzo, Protoje & Hak Baker)
Toast to Our Differences (feat. Shungudzo, Protoje & Hak Baker)
8,161,077 4:15 2019-01-25
Shot by Love
Shot by Love
7,200,880 3:43 2013-02-12
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
7,036,628 3:44 2019-04-26
I&I
I&I
6,495,406 3:57 2013-02-12
Resist Not Evil
Resist Not Evil
5,992,449 3:22 2013-11-15
Really Like You
Really Like You
5,776,891 3:38 2015-04-17
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
Underdog (feat. Chronixx & Protoje)
5,679,027 2:59 2020-03-27
Sudden Flight
Sudden Flight
5,642,755 3:40 2015-03-09
Take Control
Take Control
5,435,767 3:46 2011-03-01
Criminal
Criminal
5,272,364 3:56 2015-03-09
All Will Have to Change
All Will Have to Change
4,743,162 5:25 2015-03-09
The Kalling
The Kalling
4,677,893 3:34 2022-09-16
No Lipstick
No Lipstick
4,292,665 3:38 2010-01-25
Weed & Ting
Weed & Ting
4,291,804 3:47 2020-08-28
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
4,258,398 4:07 2013-02-12
Mind of a King
Mind of a King
4,173,112 3:55 2018-06-29
Stylin'
Stylin'
3,415,433 3:32 2015-03-09
Who Dem a Program
Who Dem a Program
3,383,063 3:26 2012-03-23
Hail Ras Tafari
Hail Ras Tafari
3,327,593 3:43 2013-02-12
Incient Stepping
Incient Stepping
3,323,097 3:49 2022-05-25
Still I Wonder
Still I Wonder
3,266,896 2:52 2020-08-28
Answer to Your Name
Answer to Your Name
3,212,909 3:55 2015-03-09
Like This
Like This
3,148,927 3:28 2018-06-29
Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees
3,131,493 3:14 2016-11-25
HILLS
HILLS
3,120,622 3:30 2022-04-21
Lionorder
Lionorder
3,067,202 3:33 2019-05-03
Righteous
Righteous
2,980,303 4:00 2021-03-19
Roll
Roll
2,954,929 3:23 2010-01-25
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
Late at Night (feat. Lila Iké)
2,941,247 3:52 2022-09-08
30 Million
30 Million
2,618,935 3:39 2024-01-26
The Flame
The Flame
2,492,772 5:20 2015-03-09
Love Gone Cold
Love Gone Cold
2,424,677 4:49 2015-03-09
Deliverance
Deliverance
2,371,677 3:28 2020-08-28
Mariposa
Mariposa
2,144,064 3:43 2024-10-18
Hi Grade
Hi Grade
2,139,911 4:08 2017-06-23
Strange Happenings
Strange Happenings
2,047,327 4:44 2020-08-28
Dread
Dread
1,980,484 3:38 2010-01-25
Bubblin'
Bubblin'
1,959,324 4:18 2015-03-09
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
1,930,924 3:51 2018-06-29
Evil Display
Evil Display
1,921,755 3:22 2012-05-21
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
Still Blooming (feat. Lila Iké & IzyBeats)
1,902,870 3:47 2021-02-26
Flames
Flames
1,862,787 5:09 2018-06-29
Self Defense
Self Defense
1,862,014 3:54 2020-08-28
Camera Show
Camera Show
1,831,181 4:57 2018-06-29
Truth & Rights
Truth & Rights
1,792,197 3:53 2017-10-20
Lessons
Lessons
1,776,561 3:34 2018-06-29
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
Family (feat. Jesse Royal)
1,673,079 3:02 2022-08-11
Who Can You Call
Who Can You Call
1,589,469 3:51 2015-03-09
Wrong Side of the Law
Wrong Side of the Law
1,550,413 5:21 2010-01-25
Everywhere I Go
Everywhere I Go
1,461,700 4:17 2018-05-25
Ja
Ja
1,372,531 3:59 2010-01-25
Come My Way
Come My Way
1,343,088 4:33 2013-02-12
After I'm Gone Feat. Jah9
After I'm Gone Feat. Jah9
1,332,730 3:14 2010-01-25
Restless
Restless
1,299,939 4:23 2019-04-05
Hold You Now
Hold You Now
1,256,951 4:20 2013-02-12
Still Royal (feat. Popcaan, Pa Salieu & Toddla T)
Still Royal (feat. Popcaan, Pa Salieu & Toddla T)
1,244,694 2:48 2021-03-19
Arguments
Arguments
1,239,041 3:33 2010-01-25
Black Cinderella
Black Cinderella
1,238,902 3:57 2013-02-12
Weed & Tings
Weed & Tings
1,177,217 4:42 2023-11-10
On the Road
On the Road
1,175,584 3:10 2010-01-25
Seven Year Itch
Seven Year Itch
1,150,012 4:06 2010-01-25
Music from My Heart
Music from My Heart
1,110,020 5:21 2013-02-12
Quiet Thoughts
Quiet Thoughts
1,069,511 3:58 2014-02-28
It Nuh Safe
It Nuh Safe
1,044,163 3:15 2019-06-21
Overtime
Overtime
988,146 4:02 2010-01-25
Mek A Menshun (feat. Protoje)
Mek A Menshun (feat. Protoje)
961,480 3:46 2019-07-26
Switch Up (feat. Koffee)
Switch Up (feat. Koffee)
917,340 4:04 2023-11-10
Someone Like You
Someone Like You
889,234 4:18 2013-02-12
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
This Is Not a Marijuana Song
886,946 4:06 2012-05-30
Reggae Revival
Reggae Revival
857,019 4:12 2013-02-12
Warrior
Warrior
853,462 4:40 2013-11-05
Growing up Feat. Gentleman
Growing up Feat. Gentleman
849,917 3:26 2010-01-25
Around the World
Around the World
797,255 3:14 2012-06-19
The 8 Year Affair
The 8 Year Affair
787,740 4:50 2013-02-12
In the Streets (Interlude)
In the Streets (Interlude)
786,885 1:10 2010-01-25
Ova Here (feat. Protoje)
Ova Here (feat. Protoje)
660,587 3:24 2016-08-18
Stronger
Stronger
652,666 3:39 2011-12-27
Where We Come From
Where We Come From
621,678 3:24 2024-10-18
Fill My Cup
Fill My Cup
599,790 3:23 2023-08-17
Legend Legend
Legend Legend
592,586 3:08 2024-03-01
High Grade Morning (feat. Protoje)
High Grade Morning (feat. Protoje)
583,165 3:38 2018-09-14
The Charm
The Charm
541,698 3:46 2022-09-23
Heavy Load
Heavy Load
502,354 3:33 2022-09-23
Our Time Come Feat. Don Corleon
Our Time Come Feat. Don Corleon
501,563 3:02 2010-01-25
Barrel Bun
Barrel Bun
483,555 3:41 2024-10-18
Sweeter
Sweeter
469,330 2:19 2020-12-03
Love For Me
Love For Me
458,930 3:33 2022-09-23
Here Comes The Morning
Here Comes The Morning
458,242 3:36 2022-09-23
In Life (feat. Popcaan)
In Life (feat. Popcaan)
449,213 4:09 2023-11-10
Legend Legend Legend - Zion I Kings Remix
Legend Legend Legend - Zion I Kings Remix
434,130 4:05 2024-05-24
Dreamy Eyes
Dreamy Eyes
413,097 3:56 2022-09-23
Jah Deliver Me
Jah Deliver Me
409,577 3:44 2023-11-10
Mela Mela (Remix)
Mela Mela (Remix)
368,332 3:03 2022-10-24
Still I Want Her
Still I Want Her
339,952 3:45 2023-11-10
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
This Is Not a Marijuana Song (Acoustic)
331,716 5:42 2013-04-23
Legitimate
Legitimate
302,994 4:17 2013-03-26
BIG 45
BIG 45
286,243 3:45 2025-03-07
Like This - Radio Edit
Like This - Radio Edit
258,582 3:22 2018-09-07
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké)
245,075 4:04 2023-11-10
All Again
All Again
241,876 3:21 2011-07-12
In the City
In the City
237,277 3:37 2020-01-10
80's Wild
80's Wild
230,505 3:23 2024-10-18
Really Like You - (Dunkelbunt) Remix
Really Like You - (Dunkelbunt) Remix
228,626 4:04 2017-02-24
Really Like You - Jazzrausch Bigband Version
Really Like You - Jazzrausch Bigband Version
222,964 3:49 2017-02-24
A Vibes
A Vibes
222,297 3:30 2023-11-10
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
207,660 4:08 2014-12-05
Really Like You - Sepalot Remix
Really Like You - Sepalot Remix
204,125 2:52 2017-02-24
Really Like You - Jamie Bostron Remix
Really Like You - Jamie Bostron Remix
194,274 5:17 2015-11-23
Wait On The Law
Wait On The Law
184,157 4:23 2023-11-10
JAH is Real (feat. Protoje)
JAH is Real (feat. Protoje)
179,296 3:53 2019-11-08
Feel The Same So
Feel The Same So
173,472 4:44 2023-11-10
Strolling (feat. Protoje) - Remix
Strolling (feat. Protoje) - Remix
168,974 4:04 2017-04-14
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
Fill My Cup (KDaGreat Remix)
148,832 2:32 2024-01-11
Always on My Mind
Always on My Mind
146,440 3:34 2024-06-11
Kingston Be Wise (Dub Mix) [As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V"]
Kingston Be Wise (Dub Mix) [As Heard In "Grand Theft Auto V"]
146,031 4:12 2013-11-12
Strange Things
Strange Things
137,060 3:54 2023-11-10
Switch Up (feat. Koffee) - Dub
Switch Up (feat. Koffee) - Dub
133,886 4:04 2023-11-10
Weed & Tings - Dub
Weed & Tings - Dub
115,666 5:07 2023-11-10
It Nuh Safe
It Nuh Safe
115,643 3:29 2018-08-03
Really Like You - Goldcake Remix
Really Like You - Goldcake Remix
113,448 3:33 2017-02-24
Jah Deliver Me - Dub
Jah Deliver Me - Dub
111,974 3:16 2023-11-10
Really Like You - Analogbasscamp Remix
Really Like You - Analogbasscamp Remix
105,332 3:60 2017-02-24
Reggae Revival
Reggae Revival
104,243 4:11 2012-06-26
Way Home
Way Home
87,096 3:22 2024-08-23
Still I Want Her - Dub
Still I Want Her - Dub
81,831 3:35 2023-11-10
J.A.
J.A.
78,581 4:00 2010-06-30
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Radio Edit Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Radio Edit Remix
77,224 3:02 2019-07-19
A Vibes - Dub
A Vibes - Dub
70,733 3:30 2023-11-10
Love Gone Cold - Radio Edit
Love Gone Cold - Radio Edit
69,328 4:12 2016-05-13
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Dub Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Dub Remix
67,367 3:24 2019-07-19
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké) - Dub
Still Bloom (feat. Lila Iké) - Dub
64,571 4:04 2023-11-10
Feel The Same So - Dub
Feel The Same So - Dub
63,997 4:36 2023-11-10
In Life (feat. Popcaan) - Dub
In Life (feat. Popcaan) - Dub
62,231 4:18 2023-11-10
Wait On The Law - Dub
Wait On The Law - Dub
56,089 4:05 2023-11-10
Strange Things - Dub
Strange Things - Dub
45,949 3:53 2023-11-10
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Extended Remix
Restless (feat. Protoje) - Riddim Punks Extended Remix
45,870 3:24 2019-07-19
White Paper
White Paper
37,652 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
27,906 4:20 2013-05-14
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
Really Like You - Umberto Echo Dubmix
7,827 3:37 2015-10-30
Dread (Dub Mix)
Dread (Dub Mix)
4,361 3:32 2011-03-15

New releases

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 (feat. Agent Sasco)
Not Another Word (feat. Agent Sasco)
2019-04-26
[Easy Star]
Not Another Word
Not Another Word
2019-04-26
[Easy Star Records]
Like This
Like This
2018-09-07
[Baco Records]
Like This
Like This
2018-09-07
[Easy Star]
Like This
Like This
2018-09-07
[Mr Bongo]
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2018-06-29
[Baco Records]
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2018-06-29
[Mr Bongo]
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time
2018-06-29
[Easy Star]
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
2018-05-18
[Mr Bongo]
No Guarantee
No Guarantee
2018-05-18
[Baco Records]
Blood Money
Blood Money
2018-03-30
[Baco Records]
Truth & Rights
Truth & Rights
2018-03-30
[Baco Records]
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
2018-02-23
[Baco Records]
Bout Noon
Bout Noon
2018-02-23
[Mr Bongo]
Truths & Rights
Truths & Rights
2017-10-20
[Mr Bongo]
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
[Mr Bongo]
Who Knows
Who Knows
2016-05-13
[Baco Records]
Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) [SHY FX Remix]
Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) [SHY FX Remix]
2016-05-13
[Warner Records]
Ancient Future
Ancient Future
2015-09-18
[Easy Star]
Really Like You
Really Like You
2015-04-17
[Silly Walks Discotheque]
Ancient Future
Ancient Future
2015-03-09
[Baco Records]
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]
J.A. - Single
J.A. - Single
2010-06-30
[Don Corleon Records]
Dread - Single
Dread - Single
2010-06-30
[Don Corleon Records]
The Seven Year Itch
The Seven Year Itch
2010-01-25
[Don Corleon Records]