The “new” Matisyahu released a preview of his upcoming music video for the new song Sunshine this morning. Sporting [what appears to be] frosted tips, multiple scarves, skinny jeans and no kippah (headcovering), the new baby-faced Matisyahu looks like a love-child between an L.A. hipster and a youth group advisor.
But image isn’t everything. Unchanged is his voice and musical style, which still reminds us why we love him today. What do you think of the new appearance?
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