Matisyahu.

i know what u thinking...ohh heres another of stoner's list of pothead artist thats rastafiy or with dreadlocks or smokes dope.but infact..whats amazing about this guy was he was neither,hes a traditional jew & against marijuana?. Matisyahu(born Matthew Paul Miller, June 30, 1979) is an American reggae musician.*not to be confused with cikgu mas ayu from maktab duli Lol.*

Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being a hasidic Jew. As such, Matisyahu stands out for wearing the traditional clothing of Hasidic Jews and not performing on Shabbos. Since 2004, he has released two studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie.

Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard. He was recently named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.


whats amazing with this guy he really looks like those jerrusalem jews and he beatboxes!!a beatboxing jew!!how cool is that!lol.anywys..not being anti-semistic...he happen to collaborate with a muslim beatboxer,Kenny Muhammad.it shows that a world can get along,peace.


if u noticed,one of his songs- Close My Eyes is my blog song right now,love the rythm.feel free to hear it and check out his other songs.

heres the lyrics for

"Close My Eyes"


No matter where I am bless me with all your light,
I'm on the train brain vexed connect and the I feel blessed
Whether day or night I'm on the street midtown New York City
Let me stop praise your name I need room to breath
I want to feel your peace; I got to feel your ease
Screaming' down on my, because my insides bleed
My hearts on fire witnessed all the vampires
Yes I came hear on a to inspire


[Chorus:]
Close my eyes and take a ride inside
Feel the breeze blow by yo I'm getting' you high
Bob Nesta said it best everything will be all right
Introspect connect the sect's and let this music make you fly


I listened' to the wind whistle in a channel of sound
my ear like a vacuum begin to boom
glisten like the sun heats a drum,
cursing' all of them doomed rising' up from the ground
growing full like the moon
Said I'm planting like a seed yes sir
them get up and get up and grow and I'm firm like a tree,
well I know that's all I know,
that some their colors wonderful like it was a rainbow
Let me tell you one time if you didn't know



[Chorus]



Moonlight enlighten my way at twilight
from the heights of my roof I send praise then poof
I'm looking up at the night
and ask for help to get up and get up and get up and get up and get it right


Jerusalem you take me high make me fly like arrow in the sky.