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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Feb 2, 2006 11:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by tozion on Feb 2, 2006 14:33:09 GMT -5
I don't like this or the whole gimmick.
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Post by That Skipping Rope. on Feb 2, 2006 14:50:55 GMT -5
I love this song. They're pimping this on MTV between the shows.
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Post by ffej on Feb 2, 2006 16:45:15 GMT -5
I hope this is a pop hit!!
Is his new album a studio version of "Live..." or a whole new album?
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Post by HC on Feb 3, 2006 20:48:32 GMT -5
I believe the new album is a little bit of both. Studio versions of the live album, but not a track-by-track replication.
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Post by Punchanello on Feb 3, 2006 21:31:54 GMT -5
He still creeps me out. Have you seen his new video? scary.
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Feb 7, 2006 19:38:46 GMT -5
This went for adds this week. I'm thinking he'll pull in around 15. We'll find out tomorrow.
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Feb 24, 2006 16:16:13 GMT -5
#27 iTunes. I knew the gimmick would translate into downloads sooner or later.
Only +40 at Pop radio though, and below the Top 50. I'm surprised this isn't doing a little better here.
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Post by skunk on Feb 27, 2006 0:59:01 GMT -5
when i heard his name/saw his pic, i thought that he was some alt rocker type guy like bonnie prince billy or bright eyes, i had NO IDEA that they were some rapping reggae rabbis! im still undecided on the song however.
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Mar 10, 2006 18:20:18 GMT -5
#11 and #52 iTunes. Expect a huge Hot 100 jump and probably increased attention from Pop.
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Post by tyler46 on Mar 10, 2006 18:24:11 GMT -5
What version is being played on radio? Is it the live or studio version of it?
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Mar 10, 2006 18:30:41 GMT -5
What version is being played on radio? Is it the live or studio version of it? I've only heard the live version on the radio. MTv2 and Fuse switched to the studio version. |
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Post by JJ Redick on Mar 10, 2006 21:33:53 GMT -5
Wow this is awful, I'm saddened I wasted my time listening. Not to mention I saw him on Conan and was worried when I saw it was a white guy dressed like an Omish man...wtf?
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Mar 10, 2006 22:19:25 GMT -5
Wow this is awful, I'm saddened I wasted my time listening. Not to mention I saw him on Conan and was worried when I saw it was a white guy dressed like an Omish man...wtf? It's called Hasidic Jewish. You can leave out making fun of him because of his culture.  |
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Post by JJ Redick on Mar 10, 2006 22:26:28 GMT -5
Wow this is awful, I'm saddened I wasted my time listening. Not to mention I saw him on Conan and was worried when I saw it was a white guy dressed like an Omish man...wtf? It's called Hasidic Jewish. You can leave out making fun of him because of his culture. I understood it was a "gimmick" as posted above. |
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Post by sleepy eat pepper on Mar 10, 2006 22:29:27 GMT -5
That's the way Hasidic Jews dress. It's not a gimmick.
The fact that they're playing up the whole "ohmigod its a hasidic jew singing reggae" thing is the gimmick. And it's annoying.
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Post by breakthroughdiva on Mar 10, 2006 23:53:04 GMT -5
The fact that they're playing up the whole "ohmigod its a hasidic jew singing reggae" thing is the gimmick. And it's annoying. |
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Mar 11, 2006 1:15:50 GMT -5
That's the way Hasidic Jews dress. It's not a gimmick. The fact that they're playing up the whole "ohmigod its a hasidic jew singing reggae" thing is the gimmick. And it's annoying. Yes. Thank you. |
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Post by tozion on Mar 11, 2006 12:16:45 GMT -5
The fact that they're playing up the whole "ohmigod its a hasidic jew singing reggae" thing is the gimmick. And it's annoying. Bingo. I also find it borderline offensive when people who are totally not affiliated with Jamaica in any way doing reggae. It's like... reggae was such a big part of expressing political and racial injustice through music in Jamaica and every now and then you get some white guy doing it just to have people get all hyped up and buy into the gimmick. |
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Post by zak on Mar 11, 2006 12:22:43 GMT -5
^ Umm not sure what to make of that. I think I'm offened that you're offended by that
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Post by tozion on Mar 11, 2006 12:25:40 GMT -5
He's making money off of a culture that was created to express the opression of blacks in Jamaica. He's white and his label is fully aware of the controversy and hype that it creates. They're using it to get him a hit. I find it extremely offensive.
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Post by zak on Mar 11, 2006 12:31:10 GMT -5
So basically he should be kept from singing certain kinds of music? And his record company can't use his obvious uniqueness to promote him? He obviously feels this type of music can convey his messages, and its not like he's singing about b*tches and hoes either.
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Post by tozion on Mar 11, 2006 12:32:53 GMT -5
He can do what he wants and I can find it offensive. Does he have the experiences that most traditional reggae singers (I'm sure he and his family members get shot daily in the streets by government officials) have to do this kind of music? No. But he's doing it anyway, and instead of even trying to promote reggae itself.. he and his label are saying "LOOK I'M WHITE AND I DO REGGAE". That's what I find offensive.
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Post by TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur on Mar 11, 2006 17:01:29 GMT -5
Every culture has it's own form of music. Every culture has history told through music. But over time, the purpose of the music evolves and becomes more famous. Reggae music has reached audiences around the world, and it's influenced other artists everywhere. That's not offensive, that's very complimentary. Most Jamaicans that I know are completely flattered by it and view it with a sense of pride. And to be honest, Matisyahu is using reggae closer to it's original roots than most people. He's making statement about society. If I were one of the reggae greats of yesterday, I'd be far more offended by Beenie Man's tasteless lyrics than by Matisyahu's obvious reggae influences.
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Post by tozion on Mar 11, 2006 17:02:16 GMT -5
Beenie Man is dancehall though. This is traditional reggae.
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