Moshe Reuven

Moshe Reuven Sheradsky (Hebrew: משה ראובן), known professionally as Moshe Reuven, is a Hasidic rabbi, rapper, singer, songwriter, writer, entrepreneur, executive, and public speaker. Sheradsky first received recognition in music when his debut single went viral on several social media and streaming platforms.[1] Following the release of his debut, You Are Not Alone, he signed to Create Music Group. The single managed to reach charts in five different countries, including becoming a Billboard certified single in the US. He later collaborated with Julian Marley, the Grammy nominated son of reggae icon Bob Marley.

Moshe Reuven
Background information
BornHollywood, Florida, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • entrepreneur
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020–present
LabelsCreate Music Group
Websitemoshereuven.com
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Other notable figures
Controversies

In August 2022, Rolling Stone included Moshe in their Global Artists Spotlight List for 2022.

Early life

Sheradsky was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida.[2] At a young age he was mainly known amongst family and friends for his abilities in basketball[3][4] and math.[5][6] Sheradsky wrote his first song at the age of 8 as a form of self-expression.[7][8] In high school, he began making music with his friends and recorded his first songs with Mr. Cheeks’s former producer, Hayden.[9] It was during his later years in high school and the beginning of college that Sheradsky began to seek a more spiritual path than he was accustomed to, delving more deeply into Orthodox Judaism.[10][11][12][13][14][15] Throughout his late teens and college years, Sheradsky began devoting time daily to prayer and Torah study.[4][16] He received mentorship from his on campus Rabbi and various other Rabbis whom he would become acquainted with. Eventually, Sheradsky would receive his rabbinic ordination at the Rabbinical College of America in 2021, after spending multiple years studying in various yeshivas in America and Israel.[7][17][18][19]

Career

Writing and business

Sheradsky's first writings were published in The Huffington Post in 2017,[20] and he made his first contribution to Forbes in 2018.[21] In 2018 he joined the Forbes Technology Council and Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC), invite-only councils for founders and executives in companies worth $1M or more.[20][22] Sheradsky was primarily invited due to having been at the head of multiple technology startups that had reached $1M+ in revenue or capital raise, as either a Founder, chief executive officer or CMO.[23] From 2020 to 2021, he contributed as a writer for Entrepreneur magazine.[24][25]

In 2018, inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Sheradsky began writing on topics of chassidus for Thrive Global and Live Kabbalah,[26][27] as well on social media. He was appointed to this position after the founder of Live Kabbalah read his writings in Huffington Post and saw that he had a unique talent for blending Chassidic teachings with practical life.[28][27] He quickly amassed a following primarily on Instagram sharing life wisdom from Chassidus and regular day to day life via quotes and music. He became the only Hasidic Jew and Rabbi on the platform to surpass 1 million followers.[13][29]

Music career

In 2020, Sheradsky released his debut single, "You Are Not Alone".[30] The song was aimed at helping those dealing with issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.[31] The song had a local and international impact,[32][33][34][35][36] with signs being placed alongside roads as a reminder to drivers, stating "You Are Not Alone." Over a year after its release, "You Are Not Alone" became a Billboard-certified single as part of a compilation that reached No. 22 on the Billboard charts for digital album sales.[37][38]

The success of "You Are Not Alone" caught the attention of a record executive at Create Music Group.[16] He was then connected with their team's A&R reps, who concluded that they should sign him. Upon signing his first record deal, Sheradsky became the fourth Orthodox Jew to sign to a top record label, alongside Matisyahu, Alex Clare, & Shulem Lemmer.[39][40]

In 2022, Sheradsky released the song "Say" with Bob Marley's Grammy-nominated son, Julian Marley. Rolling Stone included Sheradsky in their Global Artist Spotlight, highlighting the song "Say".[41] Throughout the latter half of 2022, Sheradsky performed shows with as many as 3,000 and 5,000 people attending,[42] as well as being brought throughout the United States for private performances. Sheradsky and Julian Marley performed together in Florida for the first time in mid-December.[43] In the same year, Sheradsky was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.[44]

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations
List of awards and nominations
Year Organization Award Work Result
2022 Forbes Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022 Himself Included[45]

References
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