Nu Blacc Accepts Pain as Power in His New Single, "Dancing In The Afterlife"

Maryland based emcee and songwriter, Nu Blacc, is an underdog in the Hip-Hop scene. Since his first album released in 2020, Lost Boy: Small World, Nu Blacc has been on a personal and creative journey unlike many emcees.

He is set to release a new album on August 1st titled, Nobody Likes A Nobody. While we are a few months away from that due date, Blacc has put out the first single titled, “Dancing in The Afterlife”. A two-minute song that is a raw foray into the grief and experiences he has been through in his life. With his talk-like cadence and honest approach to lyricism, it is a no-brainer why eyes are on him. There are few emcees who are capable of peeling the layers back while also being deeply introspective. It takes an artist with the know-how of their craft, combined with personal awareness to make that jump. Now, enough talk, lets just dig into the track.

The production is not the main show here, but it serves its purpose. Supplying a clean percussive bounce with vocal samples blended with lo-fi piano keys looped for the entire track. It is a solid backdrop that gives more than enough room for an emcee with lyrical prowess, such as Nu Blacc, to slaughter.

Lyrically, Blacc is succinct whilst holding zero punches. His lyrics cover a gamut of areas such as society, psychology, punishment, introspection and retrospection. The central concept of the track is about conquering conflict and embracing pain to overcome personal and societal struggles. He explores this in lines like, “This loop don’t seem to resolve shit, being black is exhausting, being real was a ploy to prevent us from being conscious” and “Thats why i’m dancing in the afterlife, my pain is motivation you ain’t half as nice.” These lyrics are a testament to resilience, an artist revealing themself and showing personal growth in real time, the purest form of art and worth every second of observing.

If you are a fan of modern lyricists, Nu Blacc should be on your music radar. His introspective lyrics, witty wordplay, distinct but subtle voice, and ability to craft songs should not be understated. “Dancing In The Afterlife,” will expose those who are willing to listen, to raw and young talent in an industry full of shallow and quickly forgetten artists.