Matisyahu

For the 2nd-century BCE Jewish high priest of the Maccabees, see Mattathias.

Matisyahu
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Paul Miller
Born (1979-06-30) June 30, 1979 (age 45)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OriginWhite Plains, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
Instrument(s)
Years active2000–present
Labels
Websitematisyahuworld.com

Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979),[2] [3] known by his stage name Matisyahu (/ˌmɑːtɪsˈjɑːhuː/; מתתיהו‎), is an American reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and musician.

Known for blending spiritual 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.[4] Since 2004, he has released seven studio albums as well as five live albums, two remix CDs and two DVDs featuring live concerts. Throughout his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell and reggae producers Sly & Robbie and Kool Kojak. He has also appeared as an actor in films.

  1. ^ Brinn, David (June 20, 2011). "Holy hip-hop!". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Billboard Biography was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Schneider, Christopher J.; Kotarba, Joseph A. (October 6, 2016). Symbolic Interactionist Takes on Music. Emerald Group. ISBN 978-1-78635-047-3.
  4. ^ "Matisyahu". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 15, 2010.