Matisyahu
Singer / Songwriter / Alternative Reggae Rock Musician
Like only the most gifted storytellers, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu spins the rare kind of stories that simultaneously enlighten, enthrall, and expand the audience’s sense of possibility. For nearly two decades, he has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. A special kind of fire spurred the creation of his new EP Hold The Fire, out February 2nd via his own label Fallen Sparks Records, especially lead single “Fireproof,” which touches upon Matisyahu’s unwavering ability to keep his artistic fire burning. “Fireproof” explores the topics of perseverance and gratitude in times of trouble, a theme everyone can relate to, especially with what is currently happening in Israel. “Fireproof” stems from a dream Matisyahu had about holding the fire, which became a metaphor for him as an artist and as a Jew and serves as the inspiration for the EP’s title and theme. Elsewhere on Hold The Fire are the singles “Fool’s Gold,” where he explores celebrity and artistic success and the observation that we often find ourselves imitating other people or listening too much to their opinions of us, and newest release “End Of The World.”
Known for his skill in blending a shapeshifting collision of reggae, hip-hop, alt rock and boldly inventive pop – all while paying homage to his spirituality and roots in Judaism – Matisyahu’s live shows consistently provide audiences with a dynamic and energetic performance full of life and illumination. With nearly 20 years under his belt, he’s teamed up with the best improvisational musicians and artists for jam sessions and collaborations, and his long and winding career consists of seven studio albums including the chart-topping Light (2009), Youth (2006), and Spark Seeker (2012), as well as Akeda (2014), Undercurrent (2017), and Matisyahu (2022), and various live albums including his 2005 Gold-certified breakthrough Live At Stubb’s. Last summer, the New York-raised and New Jersey-based multi-talent released Live In Brooklyn, recorded at the iconic Brooklyn Bowl New York during his annual Festival of Light. Exemplifying his transcendent live show, Live In Brooklyn features renditions of fan-favorites and global hits including the Gold-certified “One Day” – whose original version has been streamed over 150 million times on Spotify alone – and the genre-bending, Billboard Hot 100-charting and alt-radio topping breakthrough single “King Without A Crown.” In his continued support of Israel and his Jewish roots, Matisyahu made a surprise appearance at the March for Israel in Washington, DC in November performing “One Day” with The Maccabeats, a standout moment for the hundreds of thousands who gathered and watched.
Matisyahu is bringing his renowned live show across the U.S. on a 34-date headlining tour from January 31st through March 23rd. Visit www.matisyahuworld.com/tour for all dates and details. $1 of every ticket sale will be donated to the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform and releasing every nonviolent cannabis prisoner.
