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...just stoppin' by in an effort to express my genuine appreciation for all the efforts you make to stay connected with your fans. It is such a pleasure to listen to you speaking and sharing with us- I can honestly say I enjoy it as much as listening to your music. You have a family that is both precious and beautiful, and it is a joy to see you all together. I was particularly pleased to learn of your decision to get clean and quit smoking, which I supposed might be the situation upon the creation of Dopeless Hope Productions...congrats! As for me, I'm strugglin', but I don't give up...just waiting for that day when relapse becomes a foreign concept. Meanwhile, Alaska awaits your return.Perhaps sometime in late winter/early spring, when the Aurora Borealis would still be making an appearance? In closing this is Regan W., givingThanks both to and for one of the few people on this earth that actually imparts hope to my somewhat jaded spirit...that would be you, Matisyahu. You made my day. Peace.
Awesome show tonight in Albany! I'll definitely be seeing you perform again when I get the chance, for sure. Possibly the best show I've ever been to. Thank you.
first time seeing you live last night in b town was simply amazing the energy you bring to the stage and your band was incredible WOW one of the best live performances i had ever saw thank you matisyahu peace brother hope to see you again real soon ps you and the family have a wonderful holiday!!
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!
