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‘Hashem Melech’ Re-released with a Hip Hop Twist

In an exuberant explosion of music, Israeli star Gad Elbaz joins forces with Chasidic rapper Nissim Black, taking to the streets of New York City to perform a new rendition of Elbaz’ iconic hit ‘Hashem Melech.’

Hashem Melech 2.0 pairs Nissim’s fast-paced wisdom with Elbaz’ fresh melodic additions to create a new blockbuster hit of the classic song. Directed and produced by Daniel Finkelman, the music video is packed with breathtaking power amidst stunning New York City backdrops. Elbaz and Nissim deliver their message dancing joyously through city streets and on skyscraper rooftops, exhorting listeners to believe in a better tomorrow.

Hashem Melech 2.0 is a driving-force behind a crowdfunding campaign in partnership with CauseMatch.com and Aish HaTorah for the seven children and wife of recent terrorist victim Rabbi Reuven Biermacher, who was tragically killed by a terrorist on December 23, 2015. The song is being offered free on www.HashemMelech.com exclusively for donors, with a goal of raising $1,000,000 to relieve the bereaving family of the financial burden of losing their sole breadwinner.

Nissim, who left a successful music career to convert to Orthodox Judaism, and veteran singer Gad Elbaz, are known for integrating messages of social change in their music, and this campaign is an effort at materializing those messages into action.

For more information on Hashem Melech 2.0 and to donate to the Biermacher family, visit www.HashemMelech.com.

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13 Comments

  • CH Resident

    I’m dismayed by this video. Although the lyrics are obviously true, the whole vibe of the video is goyish. Too bad. Elbaz is very talented. But now rapping has become the ‘thing’.

  • What

    I don’t get why people like such ugly music. There are young kids that watch these stuff- unacceptable

  • Get with the times

    Get with the times already. This is the only way to connect with certain youth in the community these days. The fact that people cant see that is the main problem and why more people are falling off the path.

  • Levi

    There is an opinion in the Gemara that Elisha ben Abuyah became a heretic from listening to Greek music. Posting this is no mitzvah, regardless of those who say we need to “live with the times.”

  • אליהו יוחנן קרסניאנסקי

    Gad Elbaz is a great singer. Hashem Melech 2.0 is better then the remixes and the original one

  • to #2 3 and 4

    goyish??? the rebbe said to make gashmius into ruchnius! the youth dos not understand 1990!
    this video shows “HASHEM MELECH” in a happy way!
    for 2016! and why be so negative?!

  • to#10,4,3,2

    what’s so ”goyish”about it?! they’r saying HASHEM MELECH, in front of everyone! it’s a kidush hashem!

  • I

    As soon as I heard this song, I knew there would be a mixed reaction. Some would appreciate the this was done, and others would dismiss it as “goyish”. I personally like it. The rap adds a bit of a modern twist. This is what the youth of today likes to listen to. I think that it is a good song, especially that I would rather people listening to this beat than total goyish music.