Few artists make an impact as complete as the one Matisyahu made with his Top 40 hit “King Without a Crown”: Here was a true original, the song announced—a Hasidic Jewish musician from New York City singing reggae songs about his religious devotion. Fans responded to this one-of-a-kind voice, driving Youth, Matisyahu’s Grammy-nominated 2006 studio disc, to the top spot on Billboard’s reggae albums chart. That album, as well as Matisahu’s previous recording "Live at Stubb’s," went Gold. His new album, "Light," which debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard charts, is out now on Epic Records. Produced by David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, Sublime), Matis recorded the album in Brooklyn, NY and Jamaica and got an assist from several guests Stephen McGregor, Sly & Robbie, members of Fyre Dept. and Fishbone, and others. The result is a bold new direction for an artist who has transcended cultures and genres.
Matisyahu prides himself on his close relationship with his fans, and has excelled at using today’s social networking tools to keep fans apprised of his whereabouts while on tour, as well as encouraging them to promote change via his “One Day For Change” partnership with Kenneth Cole. Matisyahu becomes the first American musician to utilize Posse, a unique ticketing platform that allows fans to promote Matisyahu shows on their social networking sites, when he embarks on a 40 date tour this Fall.
im bummed i couldnt make it to the show, after i got all excited and EVERYTHING! whats even stupider is that i ended up goin out that night and was right down the road from the show. me and the other gal with us were the only ones who knew matis-music. then i started telling the ppl i was with the lyrics to One Day and my BF's friend said "oh thats awesome and beautiful. lets go, right now," but it was 1am by that time ;-( obviously that show was not the one i ws meant to be at. its not the first time i mist a show i really wanted to attend, however MISSING those shows were the best things to happen ever cos things went way more awesomely when i DID get to see those shows...catch yall on the flip side, when you come back thru, you gotta come back thru here to get back to the east coast, so we shall see. Peace n Love n Light, andee the shy
Saw ur show last night in Birmingham, AL. I have never experienced a purer form of positive energy. Thanks for bringing more white light into this existence.
all my life i've been waitin for, i've been prayin for you to come to michigan so that i can maybe shake your hand, and say that your the man cause you're the best! seriously though you should come to michigan more often!! please! how do i demand it?
Hello, I'm looking for for a ride to the show in Lexington, KY on Nov 16th. I live Springfield,Oh (Near Dayton) My ride situation fell through and now I am stuck. :-( If anybody happens to be from my area or passing my area to go to the show and perhaps you have an extra seat it would be a blessing if you could get me there. I have $25 on the gas fund(enough to get a ticket) and no worries, I am a very open mined honest individual who would walk to Mars to see this show but would much rather find a ride to KY! This is my desperate attempt to get there. Please help! email me at rob.sev7s @gmail.com or contact me through myspace if you can help. Thanks in advance!
Come to TX! or...i think i'm going to submit a vid to be the photographer! I love taking pics. I thought I was getting to see you in VA while i'm there. no, i just checked..you'll b there on 17NOV. CYOU SOON. bless you brother
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