Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
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AmEmAmF CHORUS: I know, I know, only love will stand AmEm Well the wickedness come, wickedness go Am Only love will stand
AmEm They should have seen when we go raping AmF Our mother Earth who was so fresh and green AmEm That what we gonna give will be what we getting Am And what we sow will be what we reap AmEm If you take the blood out from her vein AmF Things they never ever gonna be the same AmEm Who will repair who will bear the blame Am For the cost of this dangerous Babylon game
AmEmAmF CHORUS: I know, I know, only love will stand AmEm Well the wickedness come, wickedness go Am Only love will stand
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AmEmAmF CHORUS: I know, I know, only love will stand AmEm Well the wickedness come, wickedness go Am Only love will stand
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