Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 Ju… Read Full Bio ↴Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 June 1979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a spiritually minded American-Jewish singer, beatboxer, singjay and songwriter. He grew up in White Plains, New York. His music is an interplay between reggae, rock, hip-hop, and reggae fusion. His debute studioalbum Shake Off the Dust... Arise was released 2004 and his latest, Akeda 2014. Well-known songs are King Without A Crown, One Day and Happy Hanukkah. He sings mostly in English, more rarely in Hebrew and Yiddish. He had an Hasidic appearance until 2011.
Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. The Tel Aviv'n Songfacts states several tracks of his fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, were recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard as well as being named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.
Matthew Miller was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA on June 30th 1979, corresponding to the Jewish date of the 5th of Tamuz 5740. Shortly after his birth, the Miller family moved to Berkeley, CA and eventually settled in White Plains, NY. Growing up, Matisyahu's parents sent him to Hebrew School a couple of times a week, but like many kids, he resisted the additional school hours and was frequently threatened with expulsion for disrupting the lessons.
By the age of 14, Matthew Miller slid comfortably into the laid-back lifestyle of a teenage hippie. Having fallen in with the "Dead-Head" crowd, he grew dreadlocks and wore his Birkenstocks all winter long. He played his bongos in the lunchroom and learned how to beat-box in the back of class. By 11th grade, despite his carefree days, Matisyahu couldn't ignore the void in his life. After nearly burning down his chemistry class, he knew his mission must begin immediately. He decided to set off on a camping trip in Colorado. Away from his suburban life in White Plains, Matisyahu had the opportunity to take an introspective look at himself and contemplate his environment. It was there in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains, that Matisyahu had an eye-opening realization: there is a God.
After Colorado, his spiritual curiosity piqued and Matisyahu took his first trip to Israel. There, for the first time in his life, he felt a connection to the God he discovered in Colorado. Israel was a major turning point. Matisyahu relished the time he spent there, praying, exploring, and dancing in Jerusalem. In every nook he encountered, his dormant Jewish identity stirred into consciousness.
Leaving Israel proved to be a difficult transition. Once back in White Plains, Matisyahu didn't know how to maintain his new connection with Judaism. Feeling dejected, he fatefully dropped out of high school and began following Phish on a national tour. On the road, Matisyahu thought seriously about his life, his music, and his thirst for Judaism.
After a few months, burnt out and broke, he returned home. By this time his parents insisted that Matisyahu go and "straighten" himself out at a wilderness school in Bend, Oregon. The school encouraged artistic pursuits and Matisyahu took advantage of this time to delve further into his music. He studied up on reggae and hip-hop. He attended a weekly open-mic where he rapped, sang, beat-boxed, and did almost anything he could to stay creatively charged. It was then that he started to develop the unique reggae-hip hop sound for which he would one day become known.
After 2 years in the "sticks," the 19-year old Matisyahu returned to New York a changed man. He moved to the city to attend The New School where he continued honing his musical craft, and also dabbled in the theater. During this time, he happened on the Carlebach Shul, a synagogue on the Upper West Side, well known for its hippie-friendly vibe and exuberant singing. This encounter further fueled his soul-fire, turning him on to the mystical power of song in Hasidic Judaism. Now, instead of beat boxing in the back of the classroom, he was leaving the classroom to pray on the school's roof. (Religious or not, this guy ain't made for the classrooms.)
While studying at New School, Matisyahu wrote a play entitled "Echad" (One). The play was about a boy who meets a Hasidic rabbi in Washington Square Park and through him becomes religious. Shortly after the play's performance, Matisyahu's life strangely imitated his art. Indeed, years after the initial sparks were lit, Matisyahu met a Lubavitcher rabbi in the park, spurring his transformation from Matthew to Matisyahu.
A person who was once skeptical of authority and rules, Matisyahu began to explore and eventually fully take on the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle. He thrived on the discipline and structure of Judaism, making every attempt to abide by Jewish Law. The Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy proved to be a powerful guide for Matisyahu. It surrounded him with the spiritual dialogue and intellectual challenge he had been seeking for the past decade. The turmoil and frustration of his search subsided, and now, 2 years later, Matisyahu lives in Crown Heights, splitting his time between the stage and his yeshiva.
Drawing from the sounds of Bob Marley, Shlomo Carlebach, Buju Banton, and Sizzla, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.
http://www.matisyahuworld.com/
Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. The Tel Aviv'n Songfacts states several tracks of his fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, were recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard as well as being named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.
Matthew Miller was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA on June 30th 1979, corresponding to the Jewish date of the 5th of Tamuz 5740. Shortly after his birth, the Miller family moved to Berkeley, CA and eventually settled in White Plains, NY. Growing up, Matisyahu's parents sent him to Hebrew School a couple of times a week, but like many kids, he resisted the additional school hours and was frequently threatened with expulsion for disrupting the lessons.
By the age of 14, Matthew Miller slid comfortably into the laid-back lifestyle of a teenage hippie. Having fallen in with the "Dead-Head" crowd, he grew dreadlocks and wore his Birkenstocks all winter long. He played his bongos in the lunchroom and learned how to beat-box in the back of class. By 11th grade, despite his carefree days, Matisyahu couldn't ignore the void in his life. After nearly burning down his chemistry class, he knew his mission must begin immediately. He decided to set off on a camping trip in Colorado. Away from his suburban life in White Plains, Matisyahu had the opportunity to take an introspective look at himself and contemplate his environment. It was there in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains, that Matisyahu had an eye-opening realization: there is a God.
After Colorado, his spiritual curiosity piqued and Matisyahu took his first trip to Israel. There, for the first time in his life, he felt a connection to the God he discovered in Colorado. Israel was a major turning point. Matisyahu relished the time he spent there, praying, exploring, and dancing in Jerusalem. In every nook he encountered, his dormant Jewish identity stirred into consciousness.
Leaving Israel proved to be a difficult transition. Once back in White Plains, Matisyahu didn't know how to maintain his new connection with Judaism. Feeling dejected, he fatefully dropped out of high school and began following Phish on a national tour. On the road, Matisyahu thought seriously about his life, his music, and his thirst for Judaism.
After a few months, burnt out and broke, he returned home. By this time his parents insisted that Matisyahu go and "straighten" himself out at a wilderness school in Bend, Oregon. The school encouraged artistic pursuits and Matisyahu took advantage of this time to delve further into his music. He studied up on reggae and hip-hop. He attended a weekly open-mic where he rapped, sang, beat-boxed, and did almost anything he could to stay creatively charged. It was then that he started to develop the unique reggae-hip hop sound for which he would one day become known.
After 2 years in the "sticks," the 19-year old Matisyahu returned to New York a changed man. He moved to the city to attend The New School where he continued honing his musical craft, and also dabbled in the theater. During this time, he happened on the Carlebach Shul, a synagogue on the Upper West Side, well known for its hippie-friendly vibe and exuberant singing. This encounter further fueled his soul-fire, turning him on to the mystical power of song in Hasidic Judaism. Now, instead of beat boxing in the back of the classroom, he was leaving the classroom to pray on the school's roof. (Religious or not, this guy ain't made for the classrooms.)
While studying at New School, Matisyahu wrote a play entitled "Echad" (One). The play was about a boy who meets a Hasidic rabbi in Washington Square Park and through him becomes religious. Shortly after the play's performance, Matisyahu's life strangely imitated his art. Indeed, years after the initial sparks were lit, Matisyahu met a Lubavitcher rabbi in the park, spurring his transformation from Matthew to Matisyahu.
A person who was once skeptical of authority and rules, Matisyahu began to explore and eventually fully take on the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle. He thrived on the discipline and structure of Judaism, making every attempt to abide by Jewish Law. The Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy proved to be a powerful guide for Matisyahu. It surrounded him with the spiritual dialogue and intellectual challenge he had been seeking for the past decade. The turmoil and frustration of his search subsided, and now, 2 years later, Matisyahu lives in Crown Heights, splitting his time between the stage and his yeshiva.
Drawing from the sounds of Bob Marley, Shlomo Carlebach, Buju Banton, and Sizzla, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.
http://www.matisyahuworld.com/
Bsp: Blue Sky Playground
Matisyahu Lyrics
Ipcus sup brotha?
We was just kids then big love big dreams
And a vision of the future
Hidden gems, Yankee hat flat brims
Shroom stems, Red Rocks, Stonehenge
Adjust your lens
Can't trust it, bust it, good luck kid
Fist in your mouth like a muppet
No strings attached
Puppets play the role, but I stroll relaxed
In control all facts, screw a fib
Old ip ain't new to this
I diss a bitch ass with crass remarks
The get hitched
To show I'm married to these chips
Doggy it's hilarious foggy out in Frisco
I'm a bay boy with dub roots
I speak truth and get gruesome on loops
Tie up your boots
And pull your sleeves up, we putting in work
Murk your favorite then smirk
Gip you pricks like Smurfs, I go berserk jerk
The quirky kiddo, lanky height, crop Brillo
I'm nice, stop your sleeping
Get your dome up off the pillow
Think twice before you test
The professor in charge
Laying in the cut with my dog, Matisyahu
What up!
Re-up and re-vision we up yeah we livin
Sizzling fire gone blaze for the children
Places we live in circles we give in
Willing, making these songs yall feelin
Healing, that's the way come with wisdom
Ip, keep rocking it
Like the way we talking shit laid back walk
New York we keep working it nYG from the NYC
6'3" long and lean sea breeze from Cali
Back east from Berkley walk halls all day
In the mid nineties
Like the first time we blazed
The beat I got coming bro got you all day
You know I'm straight up from the WP
Feeling saturated relate as I gaze
Re-instate old ways make plays high ways
No more sideline days make waves stay blazed
The trance is so rave behave? I can't stay
Now we running away
Running away to the sounds
Take a vacay from this town
Quick trip down memory lane for a while
Feelin the day and the way clouds are placed
I wish this day would last forever
In the playground skies is blue
Thinking of the very first time
Very first time I met you cipher set
And the blunt was lit i'm hearing melody
And drums that kick while ya spit
I got this we was just kids then
Big love big dreams had a vision
Of the future you and me
As the music guided me
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Follow the beat and the words that you say
Colors and all the landscapes
Swirl and change make take
With me cruising through town
I'll carry your weight
And always like fallen angels misplaced
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Staring at me into the light
Follow the, follow the, follow the wind
The eternal way that you sing going away
Going away
We was just kids then big love big dreams
And a vision of the future
Hidden gems, Yankee hat flat brims
Shroom stems, Red Rocks, Stonehenge
Adjust your lens
Can't trust it, bust it, good luck kid
Fist in your mouth like a muppet
No strings attached
In control all facts, screw a fib
Old ip ain't new to this
I diss a bitch ass with crass remarks
The get hitched
To show I'm married to these chips
Doggy it's hilarious foggy out in Frisco
I'm a bay boy with dub roots
I speak truth and get gruesome on loops
Tie up your boots
And pull your sleeves up, we putting in work
Murk your favorite then smirk
Gip you pricks like Smurfs, I go berserk jerk
The quirky kiddo, lanky height, crop Brillo
I'm nice, stop your sleeping
Get your dome up off the pillow
Think twice before you test
The professor in charge
Laying in the cut with my dog, Matisyahu
What up!
Re-up and re-vision we up yeah we livin
Sizzling fire gone blaze for the children
Places we live in circles we give in
Willing, making these songs yall feelin
Healing, that's the way come with wisdom
Ip, keep rocking it
Like the way we talking shit laid back walk
New York we keep working it nYG from the NYC
6'3" long and lean sea breeze from Cali
Back east from Berkley walk halls all day
In the mid nineties
Like the first time we blazed
The beat I got coming bro got you all day
You know I'm straight up from the WP
Feeling saturated relate as I gaze
Re-instate old ways make plays high ways
No more sideline days make waves stay blazed
The trance is so rave behave? I can't stay
Now we running away
Running away to the sounds
Take a vacay from this town
Quick trip down memory lane for a while
Feelin the day and the way clouds are placed
I wish this day would last forever
In the playground skies is blue
Thinking of the very first time
Very first time I met you cipher set
And the blunt was lit i'm hearing melody
And drums that kick while ya spit
I got this we was just kids then
Big love big dreams had a vision
Of the future you and me
As the music guided me
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Follow the beat and the words that you say
Colors and all the landscapes
Swirl and change make take
With me cruising through town
I'll carry your weight
And always like fallen angels misplaced
Close my eyes and feel your staring at me
Staring at me into the light
Follow the, follow the, follow the wind
The eternal way that you sing going away
Going away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaron Dugan, DANIEL ISENBERG, Joseph Tomino, Masayuki Hirano, Matthew Miller, Stewart Brooks, Timothy Keiper
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