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Matisyahu
Perhaps one of the most eclectic talents in popular music today, Hasidic reggae singer/rapper Matisyahu (born Matthew Paul Miller on June 30, 1979) has been captivating audiences since he burst onto the scene in late 2004. His infectious mix of reggae, hip hop, and Jewish soul has attracted the praise of a multitude of fans and critics alike. By combining the dancehall reggae sound of artists like Bob Marley and Buju Banton with the energetic ska of Sublime, as well as the Jewish spirit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Matisyahu has created a popular cultural fusion that has inspired fans across the world.
Matisyahu was born in West Chester, PA, and eventually settled with his family in White Plains, NY. He was brought up as a Reconstructionist Jew. Matisyahu describes himself as a hippie at age 16 who was interested in reggae artists like Bob Marley. He even dropped out of high school at age 17 to follow the jam band Phish to the West Coast. “I wasn't into Judaism,” he claimed in an interview with Ha’aretz. “I was into music, Reggae, Bob Marley, girls. My parents wa
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Matisyahu
American musician
For the 2nd-century BCE Jewish high priest of the Maccabees, see Mattathias.
Musical artist
Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979),[2][3] known by his stage name Matisyahu (; מתתיהו), is an American reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and musician.
Known for blending spiritual themes with reggae, rock and hip hop beatboxing sounds, Matisyahu's 2005 single "King Without a Crown" was a Top 40 hit in the United States.[4] Since 2004, he has released seven studio albums as well as five live albums, two remix CDs and two DVDs featuring live concerts. Throughout his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell and reggae producers Sly & Robbie and Kool Kojak. He has also appeared as an actor in films.
Early life
Matthew Paul Miller was born on June 30, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His family eventually settled in White Plains, New York.[2][5][6] He was brought up a Reconstructionist Jew[7][8] and attended Hebrew school at Bet Am Shalom,
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When Matisyahu first started touring to packed clubs more than eleven years ago, it was prior to the release of Live at Stubbs, the now Gold record, and prior to that record’s single “King without a Crown” reaching #1 on the alternative rock radio charts. His performances were a raw expression of his spirituality at that time and were supported by musicians who played a foundation of roots reggae augmented by the energy of a rock trio. Fans latched on quickly for a variety of reasons, but in August of 2005, just months after the release of Live at Stubbs, Matisyahu found himself on stage at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with the de facto leader of improvisational rock-n-roll; Phish’s front man Trey Anastasio. Many early fans of Matisyahu remember that moment clearly not because of the songs he played in front of the 80,000 person crowd, but because of his seemingly unfettered confidence (or perhaps naiveté) in helping lead Trey and his band through an improvisational display of beat boxing and lyrical gymnasti
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