Matisyahu

Elspode · 11-03-2005, 10:26 PM

Okay, I know I'm sheltered and non-trendy and living in the Midwest, but...am I the last one to hear Matisyahu ?

This California jewboy has flat got it goin' on with his Hassidic Reggae vibe. Find "King Without a Crown" from "Live at Stubbs", and hear honest, spiritual reggae the likes of which hasn't been heard since Bob Marley.

I don't get impressed very often, but this guy is blowing me away.

Clodfobble · 11-04-2005, 06:02 AM

I remember links going around awhile back touting a Jewish rapper, but that guy was young and tongue-in-cheek. I'd never heard of this guy, so fear not Els, you weren't the last one.

Beestie · 11-04-2005, 07:15 AM

Eminem is quakin' in his boots.

Elspode · 11-04-2005, 11:03 AM

I don't think this guy is at all tongue in cheek, but his milieu is reggae, not rap (although there are some elements of a rap vocal style in his work, ja?). My first listening of "King" was like a kick in the musical 'nads for me. Incredibly well done, excellent energy, and all from a guy who was not even remotely steeped in the culture which usually produces the finest reggae. Heck, I doubt if he even uses the sacramental herb, mon.

SouthOfNoNorth · 11-14-2005, 01:08 PM

i was actually thinking of picking up his album last week. i heard the music in a skate shop in the south side of the city and was pretty impressed myself. when i asked the guy behind the counter who it was he was listening to he got a sort of weird smile on his face when he told me. i didn't understand why until later when i looked up the artist. it sounds like really good stuff. how is the album?

11-03-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Matisyahu Okay, I know I'm sheltered and non-trendy and living in the Midwest, but...am I the last one to hear Matisyahu ? This California jewboy has flat got it goin' on with his Hassidic Reggae vibe. Find "King Without a Crown" from "Live at Stubbs", and hear honest, spiritual reggae the likes of which hasn't been heard since Bob Marley. I don't get impressed very often, but this guy is blowing me away. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-04-2005, 07:15 AM	#3
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Eminem is quakin' in his boots. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

11-04-2005, 11:03 AM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I don't think this guy is at all tongue in cheek, but his milieu is reggae, not rap (although there are some elements of a rap vocal style in his work, ja?). My first listening of "King" was like a kick in the musical 'nads for me. Incredibly well done, excellent energy, and all from a guy who was not even remotely steeped in the culture which usually produces the finest reggae. Heck, I doubt if he even uses the sacramental herb, mon. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 11-04-2005 at 11:06 AM.

11-14-2005, 01:08 PM	#5
SouthOfNoNorth Colloquialist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 77	i was actually thinking of picking up his album last week. i heard the music in a skate shop in the south side of the city and was pretty impressed myself. when i asked the guy behind the counter who it was he was listening to he got a sort of weird smile on his face when he told me. i didn't understand why until later when i looked up the artist. it sounds like really good stuff. how is the album? __________________ Don't you worry about the day-glo orange life preserver, it won't save you. Swim for the shores just as fast as you're able.....

11-04-2005, 06:02 AM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I remember links going around awhile back touting a Jewish rapper, but that guy was young and tongue-in-cheek. I'd never heard of this guy, so fear not Els, you weren't the last one.

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