No Place To Be

Matisyahu

"No Place To Be"

You can tell an artist is getting hot when his songs get remixed. I mean, have you ever heard a bad song remixed? Ok, forget that last sentence, because I just realized that I have heard some bad remixes. But to stay on topic, I will not be writing about any bad songs here. Anyway, I got a copy of Matisyahu's "No Place To Be". Yes, the hasidic reggae singer returns with some surprises since his last album. One of the best surprises is his version of Sting's "Message In A Bottle". If you thought a hasidic reggae singer covering that sounds like a joke, then think again. His version puts a reggae twist to the original, showing how versatile his skills are. The other mixes sound like they were straight from an underground mix tape, making the album more raw. On the DVD included, there's a live show he did in Jerusalem, which is awesome if you never got to see him live. In between each song is an interview where Matisyahu shares a little about himself, and his musical inspirations. No Place To Be is a nice release until his next full length is put out.