Matisyahu

Matisyahu
Matisyahu
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Paul
Born	June 30, 1979; West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin	White Plains, New York, U.S.
Genres	Reggae; hip hop; alternative hip hop; alternative rock;
Occupations	Singer; rapper;
Instruments	Vocals; beatboxing;
Years active	2000–current
Labels	Thirty Tigers; The Orchard; Epic; Fallen Sparks; Greensleeves Records; JDub; Sony BMG;
Website	matisyahuworld.com
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Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979), known by his stage name Matisyahu (/ˌmɑːtɪsˈjɑːhuː/ ^ⓘ; מתתיהו‎), is an American 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. 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.