Birth Name: Matthew Golding
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Birth Name: Matthew Golding
Birth Place and Date: April 6th
Official Bio
Matthew Golding, was the last of five children born to Joseph and Beverley Golding in Kingston, Jamaica. His father was a soldier so he grew up on an army base. At the age of thirteen his father retired and his family moved to Portmore, St. Catherine. As a child, Matthew was drawn to music with an innate desire to perform and entertain.
"My mother was a drama teacher and she wrote a lot of plays and still writes to this day," says Matthew, "Maybe that's why I am so dramatic. She is an on fire Christian and that's where I get my Christian roots. My Father was a soldier and that's why I am so militant."
Matthew's greatest inspiration growing up was his older brother Mark (aka RAMROD), who was into deejaying and rapping. Following Mark's footsteps, in 1992, Matthew attended St. Georges College where he wrote his first rap lyrics while in the eighth grade. As his lyrical skills continued to develop, he took up the name "Suicide", for he was notorious for his crazy ways.
From 1996 to 2001, Matthew was part of a group called the Marawdaz. During that time he flipped his style from hip-hop to dancehall. As he was enjoying the growth of his secular career, all the attributes that typically accompany this type of lifestyle were prevalent; girls and a crazy party life. Yet with all that, there was one area of his life that he had not conquered; the unexplainable bleakness and profound emptiness within his soul that he couldn't drink, smoke or manage to chase away.
On September 11th 2001, when the world was waking up to the tragedy of the twin towers in New York succumbing to an outright terrorist attack, another attack of sorts was going on within Matthew. Seeing the grief and finally getting the courage to put a name to the confusion in his soul, Matthew decided not only to surrender his life to Jesus Christ but in doing so, resigned from Marawdaz and dropped his popular alias "Suicide". Although this was a wonderful event, transition wasn't easy as he was now a one-man show without a name. Matthew felt he had to go back to basics, before all the girls, cars, money, jewelry, drugs, and alcohol. He started reflecting on his life and new that he had to make a change.
Armed with this knowledge, Matthew became born again and adopted the moniker of St. Matthew aka "the Gospel Defender." Armed with the catch phrase "readyback", (which means be ready, equipped and prepared), Matthew was ready to take on the World!
Described as "The most engaging voice in gospel dancehall," (Mark Mohr, GospelReggae.com), St. Matthew has now become a force to be reckoned with in Gospel Dancehall arena. In addition to the release of his first three mixtapes and Kingdom Vibrations (with DJ Counsellor and Mr. Lynx), Matthew has been featured on over a dozen top selling gospel reggae albums/compilations.
In addition to his numerous performances on both the gospel and secular circuits, Matthew continues to maintain his rigorous writing and recording schedule. In July of 2006 he was thrown for a loop with the passing of his father in a tragic car accident. Coming out of that St. Matthew has even more resolve than ever before. He refuses to let anything hinder him from his calling. Despite personal and professional obstacles, he is determined to push forward as a Christian Soldier and gospel defender.
"I am who I am... Readyback!"-St. Matthew
Exclusive Interview with GospelReggae.com
GR: Tell us about yourself, where were you born and grow up, what your family is like.
St. Matthew: I was born in Kingston, Jamaica. I was a middle class youth so I was able to see both sides of life. I lived on an army base so that made a difference with understanding survival and what it is to be on both scale of life. I had four other brothers. We were close but very different. We were like any ordinary family with peculiar personalities. As for me, well I was always up to something and stood out among my peers for one reason or another.
GR: How did you begin doing music?
St. Matthew: I grew up around music with the radio on all the time. I also saw my brother doing shows. My whole family seemed to gravitate towards music. My mother did drama and teaching at the institute of Jamaica. She loved her church and was always singing some church hymn. My father was a soldier but he loved music and singing to himself. As for my four other brothers 1 of them (Mark) used to like dancing and doing his thing on the mic. My Eldest brother (Jerome) used to be involved with a sound system at the time called Rolls Royce. In the 8th grade I first picked up a pen and paper and wrote my first rap lyric. Since then I have ran out of ink many times.
GR: Tell me, how did your name come about? Any obstacles with it--funny mispronunciations, etc...?
St. Matthew: I was in a group before I accepted the Lord known as the MARAWDAZ and it was two of us mainly holding it down musically. At that time I was known as SUICIDE just for my crazy lyrics. I was always wilding out lyrically. But since I was born Matthew, just like the doctor gets his doctorate, after coming to the Lord I was now a saint, hence Saint Matthew.
GR: What is the most valuable lesson that you learned from your Mom or Dad growing up that you still apply today?
St. Matthew: Loyalty--sticking with each other through thick and thin.
GR: What has been the greatest mistake that you have made in ministry and learned from? How have you used this experience to change the way you approach ministry?
St. Matthew: I have made mistakes but can't think of which is my greatest at the moment. I have been through and seen a lot and I have learned many things from all of them.
GR: If you could share the stage with any Christian or secular artist in the world (living or dead) who would it be?
St. Matthew: Mr. Lynx, Emrand Henry, Troy Anthony, Monty G and many others.
GR: I know that you have written a whole heap of songs in the past, but what's your favorite one? Now, if that is too hard for you to answer, then tell me this; if you spent 5 minutes with an avid reggae fan and only had enough time to play them one of your songs, which one would you play them?
St. Matthew: "If You Died Today".
GR. What is the wickedest riddim that you never rode upon?
St. Matthew: well I don't have one off the top of my head 'cause every riddim have a different vibe and energy. However, in recent time (2007) I did a song called "IF U ONLY KNOW". I guess that was a riddim weh mi like cause that's fresh in my head and peeps seem to think it's fiery
GR: Read any good books lately?
St. Matthew: Yes, one of them was "Daily Bread" and the other is called "Prayer is a Great Medicine" or something like that.
GR: What's your favorite verse in the Bible and why?
St. Matthew: There are so many that I can't think of one specific favorite, but I do like where it says, "The Lord doesn't see as man sees cause while the man sees our outer man, the Lord looks at the inner man."
GR: What Bible characters do you most identify yourself with?
St. Matthew: I would say Solomon and Paul.
GR: What do you have to say about (or to) artists that started off in the Christian industry (CBA) doing gospel music and now sing secular (mainstream) with a watered down, or ambiguous message?
St. Matthew: READYBACK... Come back and bring forth the undiluted gospel!
GR: As Christians, God is of course our true inspiration, but beyond the generic response of "Jesus," what are your muses in your life (for lack of a better word)? For example, what are the people, places, or things that trigger a fresh musical idea and ultimately a new song for you?
St. Matthew: REALITY!
GR: Name something personal that gives you great satisfaction.
St. Matthew: FAMILY
GR: What do you enjoy most about touring?
St. Matthew: Meeting new brothers and sisters who share the same views and understanding.
GR: What country would you tour (even if you didn't get paid to perform)?
St. Matthew: AMERICA... The one reason I can think about is that whatever America does others follow and they are the leaders in World power. America impacts the earth more than any other country and if that can get touched by JESUS, WE WOULD SEE A WHOLE DIFFERENT WORLD.
GR: What goes through your mind before you go onstage at the average show?
St. Matthew: What message would be best to bring this audience?
GR: Do you prefer being in the studio or on the road??
St. Matthew: They go hand in hand. I prefer studio for the fact that if the gospel is not recorded it won't be there to spread. I like the road because I'm able to interact with peeps and feel their pain even more.
GR: If you could whisper in the ears of youths aspiring to start a music ministry like yours, what would you say?
St. Matthew: Focus on the Lord and all shall fall into place.
GR: Could you please give a message to the reggae fans that are reading this and would like to know more about your faith and who Jesus is to you?
St. Matthew: HE IS MORE THAN A FRIEND HE IS A COMFORTER AND I LEARNED THAT MORE SO WHEN MY FATHER PERISHED INNA CAR ACCIDENT. GOD GAVE ME A STRENGTH THAT I NEVER BELIEVED I HAD TO HANDLE IT--BUT I DID... THROUGH HIM... JESUS CHRIST!
GR: What has been your highest moment in life?
St. Matthew: ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST.
GR: What is your philosophy of stage ministry? Is there any one message that you always want to leave with your audience?
St. Matthew: UNITY
GR: Can you name three things that you wish you knew when you first got started doing music?
St. Matthew: How to make beats, how to record and how to sing.
GR: What goes through your mind before you go onstage at the average show?
St. Matthew: Nuff tings such as me wanting to use the bathroom all of a sudden haha--For real!
GR: If you could whisper in the ears of youths aspiring to start a music ministry like yours, what would you say?
St. Matthew: SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND ALL HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND ALL SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU... READYBACK!
Ministry
My mission is to turn the lights on in the temple of man. The Bible says your body is a temple, yet so many people have their lights off. I want to bring the light of Christ to them. My purpose is to spread the Gospel across the earth. I am simply fishing for souls to bring to the KING for transformation
Problems
St. Matthew Lyrics
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And one started going on and on
About his job
And how he finally told his boss how he really felt about him
As he started killing the mood
I said brother not to be rude but
Nobody cares about your problems
And we know you didn't say that shit
Cause all in all we all got problems
And we know it's all bullshit
And we know it's all bullshit
Laughed it off then we hit the town
Couple drinks turned the night around
Couple more had us on the floor
Dreading what the morning had in store
But before we called it a night
My buddy looked at me and said
Hey man you were right
Nobody cares about your problems
And y'all knew I didn't say that shit
And y'all knew I didn't say that shit
Cause all in all we all got problems
And we know it's all bullshit
And we know it's all bullshit
And just when I thought his story would never end
I turned to him
And reminded him
From a friend to a friend
Nobody cares about your problems
And we know you didn't say that shit
And we know you didn't say that shit
Cause all in all we all got problems
And we know it's all bullshit
And we know it's all bullshit
Nobody cares about your problems
And we know you didn't say that shit
And we know you didn't say that shit
Cause all in all we all got problems
And we know it's all bullshit
And we know it's all bullshit
The song "Problems" by St. Matthew's is a relatable and funny take on the common situations when people want to vent about their problems to others who may not necessarily be interested. The song opens with the singer and his friends having a good time, with drinks flowing and stories being shared. However, when one friend starts talking about his job and how he finally stood up to his boss, the mood starts to shift. The singer interrupts this friend to say that "nobody cares about your problems," and that everyone has their issues to deal with.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this point, saying that everyone knows it's all "bullshit," and that all in all, everyone has problems. The second verse recounts how the night continued with more drinks and more laughs, but eventually, the friend who was venting earlier comes to the realization that "nobody cares about your problems." The song concludes with the singer reiterating this point and reminding his friend that everyone has their own issues to deal with.
Overall, the song is a humorous and lighthearted commentary on the human tendency to vent about problems and seek validation from others. It emphasizes the importance of being mindful of others and recognizing that everyone has their own struggles to deal with.
Line by Line Meaning
We were tippin em back with some real good friends
We were hanging out with some close friends and having some drinks.
And one started going on and on
One of our friends started talking excessively about something.
About his job
Specifically, the topic of the conversation was his job.
And how he finally told his boss how he really felt about him
He was bragging about how he stood up to his boss and expressed his true feelings.
As he started killing the mood
However, his monologue was ruining the good vibes of the evening.
I said brother not to be rude but
I interrupted him politely to express my opinion.
Nobody cares about your problems
I told him that nobody wants to listen to his issues, as we all have our own problems to deal with.
And we know you didn't say that shit
Furthermore, we didn't believe he actually said what he claimed he did.
Cause all in all we all got problems
However, we all have our own struggles in life.
And we know it's all bullshit
So we know his story is most likely embellished or exaggerated.
Laughed it off then we hit the town
We laughed it off and moved on to other things as we went out for the night.
Couple drinks turned the night around
A couple more drinks helped us forget about the previous conversation and we started to have fun.
Couple more had us on the floor
After having a few more drinks, we were laughing uncontrollably.
Dreading what the morning had in store
However, we were not looking forward to dealing with the consequences in the morning.
But before we called it a night
Before we ended the night and went home.
My buddy looked at me and said
One of my friends turned to me.
Hey man you were right
He acknowledged that I was correct about nobody caring about other people's problems.
And y'all knew I didn't say that shit
He also admitted that he didn't actually say what he had originally claimed he did.
And just when I thought his story would never end
I thought the conversation was over, but he continued to talk about his experience.
I turned to him
At that point, I faced him directly.
And reminded him
I reminded him once again.
From a friend to a friend
As a friend speaking to another friend.
Nobody cares about your problems
I reiterated that nobody is interested in hearing about his problems.
And we know you didn't say that shit
We also know that he didn't say what he claimed he did.
Cause all in all we all got problems
Once again, we all have our own issues to deal with.
And we know it's all bullshit
Therefore, his story is most likely made up or exaggerated.
Nobody cares about your problems
In conclusion, there's no need to talk about your problems, as nobody really cares.
And we know you didn't say that shit
Additionally, we know that he didn't actually say what he claimed he did.
Cause all in all we all got problems
Finally, we all have our own struggles to deal with.
And we know it's all bullshit
Therefore, it's best to take everything with a grain of salt and not take things too seriously.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Catanzaro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GuezerahDecree
Blessed Holy Spiritual Words of Praise, Honor, and Love of the Father in Jesus!!!!
JesusLoveTruth without end....
Dumb Reach
Give to the poor and the needy and you'll lend to Lord himself. Amen. I love this tune. Top Gospel Reggae artist.
Amber Bourton
I feel truly blessed when i listen to you! gorgeous inside & out.
DEEJAYSTICKO
Undoubtedly one of my favorite song out of many from ST Matthew and now the video a love it big up #ReadyBack
YOHAN HENRY MUSiQ
Kool Vibes streetdisciple30 , blessings #readyback!
Andy Henry
This One Is Hot Brother (Street Disciple) Blessed Love
Babylow Day
Good music 🕺🏻
streetdisciple30
nuff respect bro..
Can't catch the Honda
100% #Salute
Kino Thompson
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