Grammy nominated artist Matisyahu's fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, released on July 17th, debuts at No. 19 on the Billboard 200 chart, No. 1 on the Reggae Chart, No. 3 on the Independent Album Chart and No. 7 on the Digital Album Chart this week.
This is Matisyahu's first studio album released independently via his own label, Fallen Spark Records via Thirty Tigers/RED.
"For my first studio release on my own label to do so well in its first week is a true testament to the loyalty of my fans. I have never been more proud of a record and to be able to finally share it with them and see their reaction on Facebook and Twitter has been an incredible experience for me."
Matisyahu's fresh sound is gaining popularity and traction across the country.
HOT AC and pop stations are starting to play numerous tracks from the record, such as first single "Sunshine" and "I Believe in Love."
ESPN has chosen "Sunshine" and "Live Like a Warrior" as their Spotlight Songs for the month of July.
Currently, "Live Like a Warrior" is No. 1 on the Reggae Single Chart and "Sunshine" is at No. 2. "Live Like a Warrior" sold over 20,000 copies this week.
Spark Seeker, produced by Kool Kojak (Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker, Ke$ha) is a 13-track album recorded in Los Angeles, New York and Israel with collaborators from around the world. The album showcases a lightness but carries on the tradition within Matisyahu's music of socially conscious and spiritual lyrics and themes.
For those who have been questioning his new sound and appearance, Matisyahu explains within the record that everything in life, especially music, exists in mixtures and blends. "Things are not as black and white as we would like to think. Not everything can be oversimplified."
Matisyahu will also be starring in his first feature film, titled The Possession (Lionsgate) in theatres on August 31, 2012, starring Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Matisyahu stars as Hassidic exorcist freeing a child from an evil spirit trapped in a Dibbuk box, known in the Kabbalah.
The Possession trailer:
Fans can expect Matisyahu to announce in the coming weeks that he is going on a country-wide College tour this October/November, making stops in over 40 cities. Currently, Matisyahu is on an extensive Summer tour with co-headliners Dirty Heads.
Matisyahu - Sunshine video:
Photo credit: MaryMargaret Chambliss
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Matisyahu Official Website
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