Matisyahu

Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979), known by his Hebrew and stage name Matisyahu (/mætɪsˈjɑːhuː/; "Gift of God"), is Jewish American reggae vocalist, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician.

Known for blending Orthodox Jewish 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. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as two live albums, two remix CDs and two DVDs featuring live concerts. In addition, Matisyahu played the role of Tzadok in The Possession, a supernatural horror film directed by Ole Bornedal and co-produced by Sam Raimi. Through his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell, reggae producers Sly & Robbie, and Kool Kojak.

Biography

Early life

Matisyahu was born Matthew Paul Miller on June 30, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His family eventually settled in White Plains in Westchester County, New York. He was brought up a Reconstructionist Jew, and attended Hebrew school at Bet Am Shalom, a synagogue in White Plains. He spent much of his childhood barely learning the tenets of Judaism, but by the time he was a teenager, Matisyahu began to rebel against his lack of upbringing. He started taking drugs and dropped out of White Plains Senior High School. He became a self-professed "Phish-head," taking hallucinogens and following the rock band Phish on tour.

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Mattityahu

Mattityahu is a Hebrew first name literally meaning "The gift of God". English renderings include Matthew, Matthias, and Mattathias. Mattithyahu is a variation.

Mattityahu may refer to:

  • Mattathias, a Jewish priest also known as Mattityahu
  • Mattityahu Peled, an Israeli public figure
  • Mattityahu Strashun, a rabbi and scholar
  • Matisyahu, a reggae musician

    • References

  • ↑ Behind the Name: Biblical Names
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    Spark Seeker: Acoustic Sessions (Live)

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    Spark Seeker

    Released 2012

    Live at Stubb's, Volume II

    Released 2011

    Light

    Released 2009

    Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light)

    Released 2006

    No Place to Be

    Released 2006

    Youth

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    Live at Stubb's

    Released 2005

    Shake Off the Dust...Arise

    Released 2004

    2008-12-16: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada

    2009-07-13: Opera House, Toronto, ON, Canada

    2006-04-09: Live at Charles E. Smith Center: Washington, DC, USA

    2004-11-17: University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA

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