Kekoa "coffee shop kid" plays with Matisyahu Live

Kekoa "Maui Coffee Shop Kid" plays live with Matisyahu at the Hollywood Palladium.

[@slvdrrldn97]

Mahalo Matisyahu for giving my nephew the greatest opportunity of his life. He was at the right place at the right time. Aloha Ke Akua!

[@jenniferrbishop1]

SO IT WASNT SET UP? NICE!

[@thelonioussmithe3150]

can you explain what the chant at the end meant please

[@summerbrooke4076]

Aloha Ke Akua 💚

[@timbusekrus9884]

God is love

[@WadeInnRoad]

richlyn What’s he up to? Is he promoting anything currently?

[@naolabarba9550]

Who came here, after saw the video in the Coffee shop. ?

[@MehdiMirian]

Nao la barba me ;)

[@UMERATH]

😀

[@D.T.1]

我也是 Me too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJDKaqOYn8iVb9U

[@spnq369]

Me too

[@andrewrosales51]

Nao la barba who didn't lol

[@bkelen8]

mad respect for matisyahu for giving this dude the floor

[@JayPypeVox]

Billy Kelen I know, right?! What an awesome soul he is!

[@mikethefz07guy79]

So awesome. Respect for sure.

[@mrskipadedodah5094]

More than that. He offered the kid a chance to go on stage. Kid had felonies and was hiding from police. Matisyahu helped with legal issues, vouched for him with the judge that the kid would not be a flight risk. Brought him on stage for this performance. He is trying to mentor and change his life. Respect.

[@jts0184]

So much respect for Matis on this....this is the truest form of real humanity I’ve witnessed

[@keithkrieger6350]

Took my words bro this was awesome

[@matthewproperty5112]

So he goes to the coffeeshop in the day. Finds this kid. Asks him to tag along and perform. Damn Matisyahu is so comfortable with himself

[@jamesross160]

@@aaronrhys9000 even more to the story, the kid was on probation, Matis got the judge to lift his travels restrictions so he could join up in California.

[@idontwantone132]

@@jamesross160 that's awesome.

[@Urineil]

@@aaronrhys9000 humility*

[@theirishbear_osrs]

@@jamesross160 thanks for sharing that dude, awesome to hear!

[@lucindalove7606]

A complete Mensch! We ❤️ him!

[@parkerkin11]

I wish there was a way I could tell kekoa and Matisyahu that this song saved my life. Four kids and a marriage dissolving, suicidal, ready to go. I grabbed my uke and learned how to play this song on the coffee shop video. It pulled me out and gave me the positive energy and focus to come out of it. So on behalf of my children. Thank you so much for just being wonderful human beings. Many blessings. Sincerely, Ethan.

[@onetuffsubie]

Happy ur still with us king. Stay strong for ur kids man. U GOT THIS

[@quepasta1979]

YOU GOT THIS!

[@parkerkin11]

Still struggling. Wife is filing for divorce. Doesn't seem like anything is getting better. But I still play that song over and over. Thank you for your kind words. Still here for now.

[@aztec11]

Keep going brother! You always have options on the table. Seek out your friends for help. Never give up. Things will get better.

[@gracee.4844]

Hey Parker, thank you for staying. Chin up. Your kids are proud of you & their futures are completely worth seeing. You gotta stick around to see what they’ll do with the love & lessons you’ve given them. Let’s do this. Love from TX, Grace

[@BrookeAndSutton]

Who else is jamming to this in 2021 after seeing the coffee shop vid? Happy New Year! 🤙

[@data252]

Happy NEW YEAR to a fellow Mattis fan.

[@BrookeAndSutton]

@@data252 right on 🙌

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

Right here!

[@fightfanian]

1

[@XmanSully]

Happy 4th of July 2021

[@ybrady5892]

ive been listening to him since i was born (2002) and i met him in 2012 when he came to my town for a concert, and i was devastated cause all the tickets sold out. i lived a few minutes away from were the concert would be so i went with my mom to see if we could find someone trying to sell tickets. we saw his bus and thought why not and knocked on the door. apparently he had just woken up from a nap and i saw him and cried at seeing the person ive wanted to meet my whole life. he gave us an autograph and guest passes so we can see the show VIP. and he dedicated Jerusalem to me as it has been my favorite song ever since ive listened to him and still is to this day. THANK YOU MATISYAHU. FOREVER HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. SHALOM!

[@arvin0786]

THAT’S WHOLESOME

[@johnnywlittle]

Y Brady ❤️

[@angelhouse24]

Y Brady damn cool story to cherish! I missed seeing Interpol my first time in 2003- I showed up trying to scalp tickets off someone at $100+ a piece (for like $25 tickets) but no one would give them up and I was sooooo bummed out about it. I didn’t find out about the show ‘till the day of either. I was 13 at the time. I still haven’t gotten the chance to see them- I was gonna go in Sept of last year to a neighbor state to see them live but between two tickets and parking, it was close to $400 already + the cost of gas and hotel/food/etc. So I figured not. … maybe I should’ve knocked on their tour bus door though. Another quick story- I was 15 and my buddy and I were going to see Blessthefall live (for the third time already) when we were driving close by the venue and almost ran over the original lead singer - stopped prolly two inches from his hips with the bumper and we both freaked out apologizing- longer story short, he wound up coming with us to a nearby house party afterwards and drinking the night away and doing vocals for us all. Funnest shit ever.

[@joanmae6373]

blessed you,love from the Philippines

[@BaldMancTwat]

I was born in 2002 as well and I loved listening to him my whole life. When I lived in Africa in 2010 Matisyahu was the main songs we would listen to in the car.

[@eQcBeats]

Even told the sound guy to turn Kekoa up at 2:09 what a legend

[@kill3253]

I've mixed monitors for his show. He likes it to be EXTREMELY LOUD lol

[@xploration1437]

I think he just gave him a thumbs up for him to sing.

[@eQcBeats]

yea watching this back I have no idea what I was talking about tbh @@xploration1437

[@yourdaddy9622]

@@kill3253the level at which good music should be played at.. you did a good thing sir! Lucky man

[@auxmike]

I like how he fixed the kids mic mid song. Pure class!

[@cranehero11]

@4:07 for everyone who's curious

[@jfarrar231]

Because he was trying to hold it like a rapper and it was sounding muffled.

[@amirchan1101]

funny I read your comment right as he did it

[@tr6524]

@@jfarrar231 it's because he was cupping the mic which causes feedback. You can hear it feedback just before he helps him out.

[@NiliPFerd]

Yeah, that was so slick. 100% pro.

[@kevlarperez]

What I find so amazing is the fact he's playing that song and out of all places & Matisyahu happens to be there. This kid didn't even know it. I call it fate. Way to spread the love!

[@powerfullaudmarcus2455]

Fate. What will be Will be!

[@timnguyen9084]

I fine example showing we all can have One Day

[@Brandon-ik6ty]

I can't believe how many times I've watched the coffee shop video. It makes me happy every time!

[@poolshark121]

Same

[@christopherderoy3153]

109%

[@VynylFantasy]

The coffee shop version of this song is probably my favourite, and the story behind it made it even better. I wasn't a Matisyahu fan a few days ago...in fact I hadn't even heard the name since he first hit the scene....but I'm sold now. I haven't been moved by a song in a long time, but One Day opened up a part of me I can't even explain.

[@Bakers818]

Exactly what happened to me.

[@schingh1973]

I only learned about him because of the coffee shop video. Always end up going back to it

[@jackclark4774]

Listen to "King Without a Crown"

[@3dkenn]

Same....in Dec 2019

[@JonEvans818]

Much Love man, happy you found the happiness within! ❤❤❤

[@jasonreed7608]

This performance is the epitome of the song. Just giving the kid from a coffee shop a chance to perform. Love it!

[@double858]

Matis practices what he preaches, he gets the big picture. I believe in humanity again after seeing the coffee shop vid and then to find this. Never had goosebumps this big. What an amazing human.

[@Cory_Springer]

Matisyahu performed at 2011 Shangri~La Festival in southern MN and at the end of this song I started to notice quite a few fans were getiing up an dancing on the stage. After a minute I realized it was Matis himself helping his fans climb onto the stage. The song ended with an entire stage full of people from the crowd singing and dancing. Awesome memories!

[@kimberlyreynolds96]

I was at a festival and they had these "after shows" that costed a lot extra. One of the shows was Matisyahu. Me and a group of people (probably about 10 of us, all strangers) were just kind of hanging around the venue trying to figure out if we could somehow get in. A guy comes out of nowhere and is like, "y'all trying to see the show?". He said "Line up right here and I'll be right back." So of course we did but we started thinking he wasn't coming back. A cop started hassling us and trying to get us to leave. The guy came back just in the nick of time and convinced the cop that we were with him. Then he took us all around to the back entrance of the club! We walked in the door with Matisyahu! Great guys:)

[@SpaceCadetLaC]

Love how he just gives it to him even starts beat boxing for the man. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@nunyabidnss9094]

classic coffee shop line "you have a beautiful voice man" "thanks, you know who wrote that song? Me" )))))

[@Alex-vf9ur]

The kid seemed nervous at first but when he let go it was lit!! Love this

[@Jace0036]

Incredible experience for everyone!! Notice the drummer, he never takes his eyes of Matis; he follows his every lead, movement and subtle cue. I've never seen a drummer "read" his Lead singer so carefully. Typically drummers get lost in their own vibe but surely this is not the case here. GREAT drummer.

[@jaredbounds46]

I saw them play and he is probably the best drummer I've ever seen . Dude is next level.

[@a.j.gallegos2191]

Bro this is what I always struggled with as a lead vocalist. Drummers lost in there own little world and your trying to do some cool cuts and shit. Lol

[@mickey8973]

Right? Usually drummers just drive the flow of the song, this guy is just feeling it.

[@DerkaDynamo]

Ever seen a Foo Fighters concert? Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins read each other well and they go all out

[@CanOChili]

late to the party, but you've never seen Nick Mason watching Gilmour and Waters. I recommend the Live at Pompeii video

[@musicvideosish]

I was there. Something in the coffee shop video stirred something inside of me. Seeing Matisyahu live was ineffable. Words cannot explain what i felt. I brought a sign and didnt have to show the other side, he played my request, just showed the "THANK YOU MATISYAHU" side. The world needs more Matisyahu.

[@JasonJBrunet]

I just got back from seeing him live for the first time, and I totally get what you mean. Ineffable is exactly the word for it. Transcendent works too!

[@musicvideosish]

Jason Brunet vi am convinced he is an Angel 😇

[@reidkd11]

THANKS FOR SHARING, saw him in New Orleans a while back and HIS STAGE PRESENCE IS POWERFULLY EUPHORIC!

[@rmaltbie1]

Alive, rejoice!

[@user-on2rq6jp9g]

musicvideosish.. if you were truly in the coffee shop for that EPIC encounter, good on ya mate. it's how I discovered Matas and forever grateful. ONE DAY I'll get to meet the kid. lol

[@daughterofthewildwood7468]

The way this all happens is so amazingly organic. From Matis to Kekoa and the way all the band watches and is just smiling. Genuine humans genuinely enjoying the moment.

[@jamesshapkauski3602]

Great story, song, and a beautiful performance. Matisyahu is so giving in mentoring Kekoa. He even adjusts the mic for him at 4:09. Awesome.

[@TahitiSkeez]

I love how matis and his team got this together

[@josephtaitano8918]

Started from the coffee shop now we here ☕️

[@justariAAA]

well hes still in jail anyway :/

[@AFriendlyUnicorn]

@@justariAAA what?

[@data252]

Let's get Mattis on the charts again...great guy - Jan, 23, 2021

[@lotteryplayer]

I've watched that coffee shop video a dozen times and didn't know he had him play at a concert. That was AWESOME!!! So happy for him.

[@Nhilzer]

This is beautiful. Thanks Maty for inviting Stu to sing with you on stage. I’m really happy for you Stu. Have a nice week-end every people on Earth.

[@mamabigbrodakhiangte2335]

What a beautiful and noble experience... Not only for Kekoa but also for us.... Nothing but deep respect for Matisyahu..

[@matthersch1510]

Whether you find the time to read this or not Matis, I think it's worth saying. You continue to inspire me, and after 10+ years of loving your main songs, and lately everything else, keep it up. You haven't changed. We're all human. *Beat cancer twice with ur help*

[@yomamalisa]

Matisyahu you are the greatest to give him such a wonderful chance to sing beside you!

[@Sneakyfresh286]

This was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in my life

[@pattrottier7636]

The love given is so amazing. Not just withstanding the provision of opportunity. The "Kid" gets feedback part way through, Matisyahu (who is playing backup, so, so gracefully;) passively comes up to fix it, within this big moment. Talk about living up to a song/lyric/persona/person.

[@richiecolon3774]

What a beautiful mitzvah for Matisyahu. G-d bless this great singer and those his music touches

[@CCCC-cb2ty]

Matis is the man. Period. What a good soul. That’s the biggest compliment I can give. To his core... love.

[@Natalia-if8yx]

Just saw the coffee shop video on TikTok, this is so wholesome! Fills my heart with love!

[@rivabenzikri77]

Matisyahu you have the most humongous heart because you gave this dude his chance to play his solo that shows your good neshama

[@DrunkenIrishBasterd]

That kid has a strong soul, he deserves a second chance.........

[@MisterWealth]

He had a second chance with probation, he needed a third chance lol

[@j3wpb]

I agree with your comment but laughed when I realized that no matter what you comment, after it my brain will always fill in "...says the Drunken Irish Basterd"

[@rhdadrian]

What happened to him?

[@nathanwong9268]

@@rhdadrian he got sent to jail for another assault charge for five years. I think he will be getting out soon. Hopefully he’s doing well now.

[@nathanwong9268]

@@rhdadrian apparently he struggles with anger management so I read in an article

[@rmcg23]

Klint had much pride... could not afford a ticket to the show and said they were "parking lot pimping".... but the moment Madis offered him a guest pass he was a humble Giant! And I give him props for that including his girl along the ride

[@bryanlupo5518]

That's awesome. I have watched that coffee-shop video endless times... so great. Good for them. Taking him to Hollywood... this whole thing... just... makes my heart happy. He may have a questionable past but here's hoping that he'll find value in this experience and realize he can be a better person and do good things if he is conscious to his life, actions, and potential importance. Sometimes the greatest success stories are from the least likeliest of people who overcome their issues and can then go on to help others avoid doing the same. Those who don't know... look at Matis's own past... he wasn't always the best of kids.

[@musicvideosish]

Religous texts say not to dwell in past, but look to future. Navigation in car doesnt say, you cant go to your destination based on your past destinations. Anything is possible, as you see. Good for him; them.

[@rebel107]

lol...dafuh

[@wza9111]

musicvideosish that is the most awesome thing I've read in a long time. Thank you.

[@top10daily60]

Beautifully said.

[@boo3600]

HOLY FUCK I LOVE YOU FOR THIS

[@kadoku]

this moment is unscripted magic, a true blessing.

[@neilcitraro2802]

Matisyahu is the best kind of person this planet needs. So cool that he brought this young man, he met in a coffee shop, to play with him live on stage. Such a great experience for this young man and Matis giving back to help someone along in life. Lets change the world with kindness and love people.

[@rivabenzikri77]

Possibly my 15000 time of watching this I can't believe they respect they have for each other it is like it was meant to be I was everyone would get along like this what a wonderful life it would be

[@poolshark121]

Personification of the song itself

[@dboyyarris4811]

Simple act. A lifetime memory. 💚💚

[@brycejamesfilm5]

This is so rad. I remember watching the first video back in the day. Thanks youtube algorithm!

[@georgescoates8883]

what a legend. what a better gift than to uplift others

[@stevesnyder9266]

Hands down the best video I ever watched. Absolutely love this. My hair stands straight up. WOW

[@mikeserrano734]

I love it when KZbin knows how you feel and puts this on your feed! Watching from The Islands Philippines! :)

[@JDeck4]

Really rooting for this kid. Something tells me in just the couple videos I have seen of him that he is a genuinely kind and humble human being which is something we don't see enough of when we turn on the TV or radio today.

[@anewkindofangel]

To form an opinion of someone based on only microscopic snippets of their life is pure ignorance and arrogance.

[@ajohnson153]

@@anewkindofangel That's what makes social media so dangerous. It makes it easy to see a person as a moment in their life. A single mistake can be all we judge someone on instead of seeing someone as a complete person with both negative and positive characteristics.

[@jonahmosher3024]

Aaron Johnson, I won’t judge the kid, but the Judge did and have him 5 years because he couldn’t stop screwing up. Sad

[@pua6095]

@@ajohnson153 OMG, WELL SAID!!! *~.~

[@steli7906]

This level of appreciation is what we need today to make a better future

[@ctucker258]

That kid will never forget that. This is why Matisyahu is the GOAT

[@DDRDSTR]

I listened to this song so many times while I was stationed on Oahu from 2010-2013. I miss island life sometimes.

[@omarcastrosandoval7]

i was there and it was the best moments of my life i wish i can see this again respect i want give him a hug

[@dimitri00769]

omar castro-sandoval Awesome!

[@maxshuty]

3:45 the vibe they were all feeling is amazing - including the drummer

[@just4ads513]

I love Matisyahu! I have never seen him live yet but this is on my bucket list. Sending love and healing vibes to all the world!

[@willypupo89]

The drummers face while he's beat boxing is amazing. Starts around 2:14.

[@patrikpatriksson]

Hes like ”im outta job”

[@innpeasea5121]

This video warms my soul.

[@CrytoTalksPH]

WOW!!! This kid is really lucky!!! I just saw the first vid in the coffee shop and now here they are!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shellantonique6039]

Here after I seen coffee shop video posted on tik tok! Glad I decided to look up ☺️

[@philmontelongo81]

I remember this. I was there with my brother and brother in law. What a great show. They opened for 311.

[@micahwilliams6554]

Perfect move by Matisyahu to bring this guy on stage! Respect ✊!!

[@ycyr9840]

Such a sweet moment in history of music.

[@Lawtoncro]

Mati is a generous man for sharing his stage with the man from the coffee shop.

[@briantomcollins]

The fact that this kid went from just loving the song, not even recognizing the author standing if front of him, to onstage in front of thousands is incredible. Respect to both parties....

[@yourmomino]

To be fair matis looked 100% different, go watch his old music videos it doesnt even look like him

[@jtex1013]

Man, I'm not a music snob in the least bit. In fact, I don't really do much music listening these days with Podcasts.. but every single time I watch a Matisyahu video I am 100% convinced that I am watching artistry in its highest form. The gap between real talent such as his and much of what is 'popular' right now is significant to say the least.

[@PullpinVa]

I've seen him a couple times, I'm a metal head in the interest of full disclosure, one of the best performers ever. Great shows every time

[@Erebus_the_Raven]

You’re not alone @metalhead. I discovered Matis on some random video mix tape and was instantly sold.

[@goodial]

so you guys also know his features on P.O.D. tracks? ;)

[@CoachBaileyCooper]

What a great moment, for one artist to give that gift to another artist, for "one day" ❤.

[@rebeccaciaglo5609]

Matisyahu... One beautiful soul found another that day in Honolulu. Oh how this beautiful universe works. Thanks to both of you first for the coffee shop performance and for this. Truly inspirational. Dreams will come true... Just believe.

[@pault5197]

These guys should create an album...Bet it would be a huge hit...

[@omegra]

LOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEE everything about this, he really embraced a fellow musician for love of music and they rocked out together and we got to witness it. RADIATING POSITIVE ENERGY THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT.

[@mangrovelifestyle8092]

Mahalo Uncle. Mati is very generous and kind to your nephew. I hope that the coffee shop video was helpful in his career, because he is talented, he is great on the ukulele and sings well!

[@jasonmarvin503]

watching the video has change my life again. i watch it all the time. its amazing

[@shayfrost52]

Absolutely beautiful. My heart just smiled so big. 💗

[@808hey]

I already knew the chant was gonna be "E Ku Mau Mau" Right on braddah. Solid!

[@controlPHREEK]

This is one of my favorite KZbin Videos of all time. I literally watch it 5-7 times a week, just for a smile. Thank you!

[@jfennell3954]

Watching this has brought so much joy and light to me in the midst of such a dark and stagnant period. Thank you.

[@stubassie]

❤️

[@raymondfinnegan767]

When our light allows others to shine brightly #Blessed

[@heathermelissa3662]

AMEN

[@MV0491]

Damn he met him at the coffee shop and this kids playing with matis! Gotta love it.

[@fatguyeats3079]

i just keep watching the coffee shop and this......i think ive watched these videos 100 times.....i just love it :)

[@JLB456]

This is what humanity is about. Brotherhood and kindness, if we don't figure that out we're doomed. Bless you Matisyahu!

[@drej1015]

You literally have no face, no name and murder people

[@lolfish78]

This is absolutely great. Such a wholesome and awesome performance.

[@Kel3030]

Really awesome story! Thanks for posting this. Peace.

[@shizueot783]

Love how a successful artist like him helps the new generation

[@philipgardiner2003]

When the world goes mad, remember, THIS is all we need...recognition, connection, ❤️. Still listening in 2022.. 💪🏽🤙Mahalo.

[@808lifer7]

Matisyahu got plenty Aloha. Showed choke love for da Hawaiian. Stoked jus watching how it happened.

[@klc2002]

I watch this video quite a lot - it kind of gives me hope. It also got me into the music of Matisyahu. :-) I'm not Jewish or any religion, but his message is peaceful and awesome.

[@jesseohai3713]

What an amazing opportunity. Mati is super cool for inviting him to play on stage w him🤙🏿

[@SFCGIJOE-kl5mw]

The world needs this now...the message is clear.

[@Ren-dr1dc]

Kekoa needs to start a YT channel thumbs up if you agree

[@shrekanddonkey9629]

Thought he was in jail

[@sallyannlady]

@@shrekanddonkey9629 Unfortunately, he is (just looked it up on the Maui News website.) 5 year sentence for probation violation. So sad- Matisyahu gave him an incredible opportunity.

[@BigDaddyMacc]

@@sallyannlady lets hope when he comes out someone can stare him in the right direction

[@northsplurg3390]

Whats he in jail for?

[@gracieknutzon]

I didn't know who he was or the song until I just happened to see the coffee shop video on Facebook. I just have to say I can't get enough of this song now. Lot's of respect for Matis to give Kekeo a chance to sing live with him. Kekeo didn't act like he was nervous or anything. Great job to both of y'all.

[@tpizzle028]

Same here. I remember the coffee shop video but I just discovered this video today. I'm a little late to the party but Oh Well. I do love this song

[@Rfflllss]

What a chill show matisyahu would be to see. Gotta do that one day.

[@chrissuave92]

I heard one day for the first time because of the coffee shop kid video. That video helped a lot of people get introduced to Matisyahu.

[@seacoast4950]

I saw the Maui coffee shop video and can’t get enough of it!! It’s such a beautiful song and I love the way both you guys sing it together with the ukulele. It’s perfect. Thank you 😊

[@jccee5267]

This is GREATNESS!! Just made a new fan out of me, mad respect!

[@Jalvey]

This video makes me glad to be a human. Especially after the first vid where he sings with him randomly at the cafe. Love Matisyahu. ❤️

[@georgescoates8883]

he is an absolute Legend

[@jb6529]

I saved this video and the one at the shop when I'm having a bad day I watch them everytime bring me up

[@rachelfeliciano9409]

what an awesome story I love this never heard that song before today but now I'm a fan of them both!!!! 💜💜💜🎵🎶🎶♩🎵💜

[@rescuedcarcollective4916]

Oh God this makes my eyes all misty. So Cool!! Especially right after watching the coffee shop video! God bless you all!

[@deathcoder]

This guy and Michael franti radiate so much good vibes!

[@Jayess-c]

This is legendary lol. I remember coffee shop kid