Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. His latest release, Hold The Fire, and its leadoff single “Fireproof” takes inspiration from a fire dream inspired by Matisyahu's Old Testament religion, which has meant so much to his spiritual and creative life since his recording career began in and his breakout track "King Without a Crown" blasted into the Billboard charts in In a roundabout way, those same Old Testament roots springboarded Matisyahu's music career.
Growing up outside New York City, the young Matthew Miller followed jam bands like Phish and the Grateful Dead. Then, in Bob Marley and reggae, he found that the messaging of Rastafarianism was sourced in part from that same Old Testament. The sound that emerged on his first albums—including his first two studio releases as well as 's Gold-certified Live at Stubb's—embraced both the spirit of reggae and his spirituality and roots in Judaism. Buoyed by hits like "King Without a Crown,"
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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 , 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, 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 gymnastics during the two songs performed. It may have been unrefined, but Matisyahu’s passion for full band impro
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Content:
- A Reggae Star with an Extraordinary Story
- A Journey of Discovery
- Embracing Judaism
- The Influence of Reggae
- From Skeptic to Believer
- A Unique Voice in Music
- Commercial Success
- A Rising Star
A Reggae Star with an Extraordinary Story
Matisyahu, an American orthodox Jew, has become a sensational figure in the United States. The year-old musician creates reggae music that has garnered widespread attention, not only for its musical merit but also for the man behind the tunes.
A Journey of Discovery
Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, Matisyahu (born Matthew Miller) led a typical teenage life filled with mischief. However, a life-altering experience, a house fire that he narrowly escaped, marked a turning point. At 17, he left home in search of meaning, guided by a spiritual force he felt within him.
Embracing Judaism
A trip to Israel sparked a connection with his roots and ignited a profound interest in Judaism. Upon his return, Matisyahu immersed himself in his studies, eventually graduating from a school for troubled teens.
The Influence of Reggae
Inspired by the genre's connect
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Matisyahu, a Hasidic Jewish performer, became the most popular reggae artist in the United States as of The combination of performer and genre seemed unusual, and some observers classed Matisyahu as a novelty act. Matisyahu was completely serious about his music and faith, however, and his life and career had brought him to his unique status through a set of unusual circumstances. "As a Jew, as a hip-hopper, as a reggae lover, and as a brilliant, natural performer," noted London Evening Standard writer Chris Elwell-Sutton, "Matisyahu has proved himself to be the real thing."
Matisyahu was born Matthew Miller on June 30, , in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to Jewish parents who were members of the liberal Reconstructionist movement. The family moved to Berkeley, California, and later settled in White Plains, New York. He disliked the Jewish religious instruction he received as a child, but took to music that had a spiritual dimension. The reggae orientation of his music had its roots in his early teens: he grew dreadlocks (which he accidentally set on fire with a Bunsen burner) and listened to music by reggae superstar Bob Marley, paying attention t
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