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.
Your mind knows only some things. Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything. If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path.
I saw you television again, Matisyahu. You're a very impressive brother, and humble, at least in public. (smile.) Love your music young man. Believe me when I tell you, that, i'm no one special. My kindness is always taken for weakness with these females in my family. You know about'em.
They need me in their life, but they give me hell because they're so careless. Keep chunk'in out those hits. And pray for me.
Thank you so much Matis!! I hope that you feel all of the love that you spread around through your music. I see so many cultural boundaries being merged through your music. You are like a conduit of LIGHT!! When i get bummed out about anything i can turn on some of your music and immediately i'm in a better mood and a heightened state of awareness. My wish is that you feel the love and joy of all of those that you bring joy and peace to their hearts. I pray that i will One Day shake your hand and wrap my arms around you Brother. Safe travels and LIGHT!!
