It isn’t often that an artist in the Hasidic world gets a remix, but Diwon isn’t your typical producer/DJ.
In his innovative remix of Hasidic superstar Lipa Schmeltzer‘s song “Acharon, Acharon, Chaviv” (Hebrew for “last but not least), he bridges the gap between hipster-DJ style and the deep spiritual longing of Hasidic music.
Add to this mix the reggae-inspired lyrics of rising Hasidic pop and dancehall artist DeScribe, and the timeless yearning for a redeemed world comes alive in a contemporary way.
Composed in response to the violence that erupted in the Middle East after the Flotilla incident, DeScribe’s lyrics offer an emotionally compelling plea for peace in a troubled world where “we forget how to weep by Babylon.”
His spiritual consciousness rivals that of the greatest mystics as he intimately relates, “I can feel you now, I can see you now.” DeScribe’s earnest vocals seamlessly complement the hypnotic Hebrew verses, adding a new dimension to Lipa’s already moving song.
Schmeltzer – known for his signature thick, round eyeglasses, sidelocks, “outlandish” outfits and comical YouTube videos – quickly rocketed to stardom in the Hasidic music world and was dubbed the “first Haredi Pop Star” by the Jerusalem Post.
The remix of “Acharon, Acharon, Chaviv” is the result of dynamic work at Shemspeed, a Brooklyn-based indie label which has just released the powerful, uplifting single “Pure Soul” by DeScribe and Matisyahu for special needs children and the Friendship Circle.
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its mumish not chassidish i wouldnt allow my kinderlach to listen this man is meshuga gevelt i m ever so suprized!
just for your info this was taking by shukistudios
to # 5:
do all islamic keffiyeh have the word yisrael showing or only those for the fanatics?
i loved it
what makes it not chasidish?!
nice!
Why is Describe wearing an Islamic Keffiyeh Scarf? I’m pretty sure they are worn to show support for the Palestinians
Not Chassidish at all!
Call me a fanatic, but I don’t understand chassidim who hear such singers.
Name dropping doesnt help your music sound any better…
Benny Friedman’s Remix is much better
love it. thanks guys