09.30.2009
Matisyahu
“Light”
Reviewed by Calev Ben Zion
Heads up, thumbs up. On this slick nugget, Matisyahu coaxes posi-phonic rhymes into all kinds of sway, bop, tick, and bounce. It’s studio polished eclectica: rapping, singing, beat boxing; Matis is straight up unshy in his spiritual questing laced in a mash up of Auto Tune, New Wavy synths, crisp Hip hop, acoustic balladry, and rock. He’s no reggae purest; he’s no roots zealot, at least not with the music. The uneven mix of styles lends a captivating charm. The first listen is full of surprises; subsequent listens beg inquest, with satisfying sonic and lyrical discoveries. read more »
