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Part 7: Matisyahu on Doing 3 Songs w/ NBA YoungBoy: He's a Michael Jackson-Level Talent
Part 5: Matisyahu on Bruno Mars Co-Writing His Biggest Hit "One Day", Paying Akon $100K for Remix
Part 1: Matisyahu on Dropping Acid at 16, Going to Wilderness Treatment Program for "Wild Kids"
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Matisyahu discussed the impact of his personal transformation on his Hasidic community and his collaboration with rapper Shyne. Matisyahu's departure from the traditional Jewish lifestyle led to criticism from the community, with many believing he had abandoned his faith for the allure of Hollywood. This criticism initiated a difficult period for the artist until he embraced his new identity, finding unexpected support from people inspired by his journey. Additionally, Matisyahu recounted his collaboration with Shyne, who embraced Hasidic Judaism after his release from prison. Despite initial admiration, the collaboration faced challenges. Shyne's voice required extensive production efforts, and disagreements over final tracks resulted in Shyne releasing them independently.
