1. Protoje's mother is Jamaican singer and lawyer Lorna Bennett, best known for her 1972 rendition of "Breakfast in Bed".
11 Facts About Protoje
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Protoje's father is a former calypso singer Mike Ollivierre from the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Protoje first gained notice for his 2005 mixtape Lyrical Overdose Volume 1, featuring mostly hip hop-influenced songs.
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In 2010, Protoje began working with Don Corleon Records, run by his cousin and popular Jamaican producer Don Corleon.
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Protoje cited reggae artist Ini Kamoze and group Black Uhuru as influences when recording the album.
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In December 2014 Protoje was included on BBC Radio 1Xtra's 'Hot for 2015' list.
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On 14 June 2016, Protoje released Side B of his fourth studio album, Royalty Free, as a free download to the public on his website.
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On 27 March 2020, Protoje joined Chronixx on a remix of Alicia Keys' song Underdog.
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On 13 April 2020, Protoje announced a new label deal with RCA Records.
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On 28 August 2020, Protoje released his fifth studio album In Search Of Lost Time, which peaked at No 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
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On 23 September 2022, Protoje released his sixth studio album Third Time's The Charm, which peaked at No 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and has secured him a Grammy Nomination.