Nissim Black has been a gangsta rapper, a gang member, and a faith seeker. But it is his current incarnation that is here to stay: an African American Hasidic Jew who brings sharp beats and hooked-filled rhymes to the masses.

Originally performing under the name D. Black, he released two albums, The Cause and Effect (2006) and Ali'yah (2009). He retired in 2011 to focus on his conversion to Orthodox Judaism, but returned in 2012 under his Hebrew name, Nissim, and began writing from a more religious standpoint. In 2013, his debut album, under his Hebrew name, self-titled Nissim.

After a long discovery process, both musically and personally, Nissim has finally found his true identity. “All of those journeys—being in a gang, being on the football team was a part of me trying to say, ‘I belong to something greater than myself, I know where, but I belong somewhere,'” he says. "It's almost like trying to find that home."

Nissim grew up a Muslim, he practiced Christianity and he now is converted to Judaism with his wife and moved his family to the Holy Land. Nissim is a super talented artist and performer, bringing an authentic, fresh sound to the Jewish music industry. We cover his journey from dealing drugs in the streets of Seattle to building a life and career in Israel. This show has got a lot of legs so please enjoy this episode with Nissim Black.

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