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.
matis best show ever thank you maan when you and kosher were free stylin about my slinky it was the shit maan i send my love garder mass sends its love be safe on your journey and ill see you in ct one love
I feel like the music industry is full of fake people and intentional sin. I am being asked to seriously consider my choices in becoming a professional musician because of the position I will be put into as a woman that belongs to HaShem. I have been torn between two worlds because I came from one to leave to another...I have been in an exodus for over 3 years now!!!! I have been changing spiritually...I have come from a Christian background into Judaism....THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE IS A toN OF WORK TO RESEARCH!!!!!! That's besides the point, but at the same time VERY IMPORTANT TO MY LIFE STORY. Its like I was lead out of Egypt into the desert to loose my god and to take on a new covenant with Hashem...WHAT A TRIP!!!!! BUT, prior to this trip, I had starting working on music! YES, music! And then I found Judaism that creates a whole new lifestyle... I love creating with all my heart--I am an Artist, I think like an artist, I live like an artist with creative hands and heart. I exalt creative juices that flow like milk and honey, but NOT above my G-d... G-d has been working on challenging/changing the desires of my heart...In a way, I found my identity in being an artist, but now I see myself as a child of Yah that is ever growing and learning. I want to teach the ideals behind the true definition of how love acts like, talks like and how honesty reveals our pathway (that's why I wanted to sing as a messenger). I've always believed in the G-d of the bible and have continually prayed and put my faith in Him all the days of my life, (since I was a child!) but now something new has taken over me....something that is changing my eyes of my soul, my desires of my heart and the pathway in which I am headed. I am contemplating with all honesty and I do not want to glorify myself, but Hashem. I think the curse placed on woman in Genesis should reveal my place and duty on this earth. 2 B a good mama one day, 2 lead a private life....................................
Awesome show at House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach...........had a blast and thanks for letting my boy get up on stage and hold the mic for a bit....Never been to a show where that happened. Thanks for a great night me and my friends had a blast!! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE AT THE NEXT SHOW!
R U pissed off @ me??? U know, you sternly told me to get up on stage in P-town Zoo show and I want to let you know that was not looking so good...not so inviting..even tho you were telling me to get on stage... I may have said things U don't fully understand that I have repented for, and you may have read some things that you may not understand coming from me...but, that is the point..U don't know my heart and you can't judge me in an accurate way until you actually know me personally--vise versa. I love to learn and grow--I am far from perfection. ..... And, I have been seeking only Hashem's truth along the way for a true understanding of honest love to abide by and live for; I've hit a few bumps, felt a lot of pain and had to make some serious changes to please the L-rd. Until Hahsem allows for all of those who belong to Him to kick it together as a family in safety and dwell in pure love, that will be the day we will all understand one another! U seem like a smart individual...and I hope that you can be cool, cuz, it seemed as though you ended the last Seattle show a little early....If I have offended you, I wish that you could tell me, I can take it for real. I am not the type to want to show up to a show where I am not welcome--that's ugly weird! If U don't care for my presence because of a judgment, then I send you peace, prosperity and a warm goodbye.
Matis! Another amazing performance at the House of Blues. Thats twice I got to see you and didnt disappoint as ususal. Thanks again for bringing that experience. Your words and your spirit make people happy and it definately makes me Happy. Man I can't wait to see you again. Thanks again. Shane n Bre- Anderson SC
You are amazing!! Much rather listen to you and Bob Marley sing about God, than any Christian rock band. Come to the REZ and we will show you a good time.
Love and Light to you Brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm patiently waiting for your return to Texas. Safe Travels. Know that you are a beacon in the darkness to many.
The New Album Light is sick man! I love the message that your music sends to people! To me, you're a true role model, making music that truly means something.
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