Jamaican reggae artist Protoje has released the official music video for “Something I Said,” featuring fellow reggae performer Jesse Royal, as his latest album, The Art of Acceptance, continues to gain international attention.
The track, which opens the album, now arrives with a visual directed by SAMO and filmed in both Jamaica and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to the release, the video reflects themes of resilience, spiritual grounding and self-awareness that run throughout the project.
Released on April 17 through In.Digg.Nation Collective and Ineffable Records, The Art of Acceptance recently debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
On “Something I Said,” Protoje addresses themes including ego, envy and personal growth over a hypnotic reggae groove, while Jesse Royal joins the track in what the release describes as a continuation of a long-standing musical and cultural connection between the two artists.
The album features collaborations with several major names in reggae and dancehall, including Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Shenseea, Masicka and Pressure Busspipe. Production was led by longtime collaborator Winta James.
The project has earned praise from international music publications. Billboard described the album as “13 poignant musical manifestos rooted in Rastafari principles and first-hand experiences of grief and growth,” while The New York Times highlighted its “exquisitely crafted one-drop rhythms” and dub influences.
Protoje, who has spent more than a decade helping shape Jamaica’s contemporary reggae revival, has also expanded his influence through initiatives including the In.Digg.Nation Collective label, the Lost In Time Festival and the Lost In Time Foundation.
The artist is currently touring North America following a European run and is set to continue performances across South America and Europe later this year. Upcoming stops include Miami, São Paulo, Bogotá, Brussels and Spain’s Rototom Sunsplash festival.
The “Something I Said” music video is now available on YouTube.
