Washington DC's most ambitious reggae band brought literary intelligence and global consciousness to the genre, earning a Grammy nomination along the way. Which album is their masterpiece? Cast your vote!
1Strength to SurviveSOJA's 2012 album built on themes of resilience and global unity, mixing roots reggae with rock edges and a few acoustic moments.1000pts
2Born in BabylonThe 2009 breakout album that established SOJA as leading voices in modern American roots reggae.753pts
3Beauty in the SilenceSOJA's 2021 album that won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, the band's first win after two earlier nominations in the category.565pts
4Poetry in MotionSOJA's 2017 album, nominated for the Grammy for Best Reggae Album, pairing personal and spiritual songwriting with warm, layered production.462pts
5Peace in a Time of WarSOJA's 2002 first full-length album that began their run as Washington, D.C. reggae ambassadors, built on passionate anti-war themes.462pts
6Without SurrenderSOJA's 2026 album on ATO Records, their first in five years, with guests including 311's Nick Hexum, Kabaka Pyramid and The Elovaters.462pts
7Amid the Noise and HasteSOJA's 2014 Grammy-nominated album for Best Reggae Album, a polished, politically engaged record that reached a wider audience than ever.339pts
8Get WiserSOJA's 2006 second full-length album, a politically minded roots reggae record that carried the band beyond the Washington, D.C. club scene.339pts
