Emerging in 2006 as one of music’s most acclaimed and innovative artists, Reggae sensation Matisyahu will be featured as the Xbox Live Artist of the Month for June. Youth, the second studio album from Matisyahu, was released in March and debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Internet Albums Chart, Digital Albums Chart and Reggae Chart. Featuring the hit single “King Without A Crown” as well as the follow-up title track single, Youth combines both ancient and modern Reggae sounds while delivering messages of peace and unity.

There are tons of rewards for Xbox Live members, including a free version of his latest video for the single “Youth”, a chance to play Matisyahu over Xbox Live® as part of the Game with Fame program in NHL 2K6 as well a chance to win an Xbox 360 and a copy of his latest CD.

“Gaming is a great way to connect with people and Xbox Live gives me the ability to reach out with fans from all over the world,” said Matisyahu. “Being the Xbox Live Artist of the Month is a huge accomplishment and I looking forward to getting online and playing some NHL 2K6 during the Game with Fame.”

Connecting with people is what Matisyahu is all about. By reaching out to his fans and never compromising his beliefs, the 26 year-old New Yorker has seen his career skyrocket in the year since he recorded his gold-certified album Live At Stubbs in 2005. Matisyahu, the first Hasidic Jewish reggae singer, is forging new ground in 2006 as he brings his dynamic and incendiary live performance to venues all around the world this summer.

Fans that are interested in gaming against Matisyahu should log onto http://www.matismusic.com/xboxgame/ or http://www.xbox.com/artist to enter to win the chance to meet and play against him online.

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