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Bringin' it Backwards

Interview with Matiyashu

Feb 12, 2024
Grammy-nominated singer Matisyahu discusses his music career, Jewish roots, and current topics. He talks about his new EP 'Hold The Fire' and speaks out about the war in Israel. The chapter also covers his experiences watching live performances, recording in Tel Aviv, and finding inspiration as an artist.
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Quick takeaways

  • Matisyahu used his music and platform to speak out about the current war in Israel and uplift the students amidst the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.
  • Matisyahu collaborated with producers, beat makers, and other artists to create a joyful album with influences from Afropop, expressing his freedom and personal growth.

Deep dives

EP Origin and Collaborative Process

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Modest Yahoo sold his house, moved to T-neck, and started working on a new group of songs. He collaborated with a company called Song Camp, which connected him with producers, beat makers, and other artists to create music. The process involved bouncing ideas back and forth and writing songs together. Modest Yahoo worked with producers from Colombia called Salt Cathedral and other musicians to create a joyful album with influences from Afropop. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Modest Yahoo found ways to collaborate and create music that expressed his freedom and personal growth.

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