Add to your Roots Rock Reggae list the talent and drive of Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA), the expressive American reggae band from the Washington, D.C. area. With "Peace in a Time of War" they presented fans of roots music a record that advanced a new chapter in American reggae.\r\r\nAlthough their reach was initially regional across the mid‑Atlantic, their material rivals nationally prominent American acts like John Brown’s Body and Groundation. Their music is potent and performed with a sincerity that comes through in live performance. Lead vocalist Jacob Hemphill has a striking voice that can convey Marley‑like passion and lament.\r\r\nTheir songs range from upbeat, lightly dancehall‑tinged numbers ("Brothers and Sisters", "Creeping In", "Reality", "Forgive Don’t Forget") to introspective acoustic pieces and Africa‑inflected rhythms ("Look Within", "True Love", "Rasta Courage", "Jah Atmosphere", "Mother Earth"). "Peace in a Time of War" stands out as a major statement and a strong calling card for SOJA and for American reggae’s future.