SOJA (short for Soldiers of Jah Army) is an eight‑member American reggae/reggae‑rock band from Arlington, Virginia, active since 1997 �. Led by frontman Jacob Hemphill, they blend roots reggae with rock, Latin, go‑go and hip‑hop influences �. en.wikipedia.org +14 reggaeville.com +14 Key Facts: Formed by childhood friends in middle and high school—Hemphill, bassist Bobby Lee (Jefferson), and drummer Ryan Berty—SOJA began by playing reggae in basements around D.C. �. washingtonpost.com +5