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Part 1: Matisyahu on Dropping Acid at 16, Going to Wilderness Treatment Program for "Wild Kids"
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In this clip, Matisyahu discusses the creation of his hit song “One Day,” which was co-written with Bruno Mars before Mars found fame as a solo artist. At that time, Mars struggled to secure a record deal, despite showcasing remarkable talent in the studio. Matisyahu recounts his manager’s advice to take time crafting a deeply authentic record, a move he acknowledges would be deemed career suicide today. Though “One Day” wasn’t successful on radio initially, it became a global anthem for peace and was widely used across sports events, fundraisers, and even synagogues, resonating with a broad audience. Matisyahu also reflects on paying Akon $100,000 to feature on a remix, a decision driven by label ambitions. Besides reflecting on his music, Matisyahu shared insights about the personal transformation that led him to shed his Hasidic image, revealing that this visual identity never defined his core artistic expression.
