bl4ck fezco, hailing from Bryans Road, United States, is an emerging artist making waves in the music scene. Influenced by Nino Paid, bl4ck fezco’s remix of “relapse” showcases his vulnerability and unique approach to music, breaking away from the typical DMV sound. With a passion for storytelling, bl4ck fezco’s music delves into personal struggles, offering a raw and relatable perspective on mental health, addiction, and loss. His latest release, “Therapy Session,” is a poignant reflection of his journey, resonating with listeners on a deep emotional level.
With his single and music video, “Therapy Session,” out now, we took some time to hear from bl4ck fezco. Read below to learn more about bl4ck fezco, the story behind “Therapy Session,” and what’s to come.
Hi bl4ck fezco! Let’s start with how did you get your artist name?
If you’ve seen the show, Euphoria, and know the character Fezco, I’m the Black version of him. I put the ‘4’ to make it stand out. RIP Angus Cloud.
What city are you from and where are you based now?
I was born in Sierra Leone, but now I’m living in Bryans Road, Maryland.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
I’ve been making music since sixth grade — I actually started out as a meme rapper. Over time, I learned more about music and really fell in love with it. By the time I got to ninth grade, I started taking it more seriously, especially after changing my name to ‘bl4ck fezco.’
Has your upbringing played a role in shaping who you are and defining your sound today? If so, how?
Yeah, I grew up listening to almost every type of music that you can think of. My family played it all — from Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to Lil Wayne and Kanye West. They also played a lot of Dancehall and Afrobeats. I feel like that’s a big reason why my music has such a versatile approach.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
Relatable, dark, honest, shocking, and at times, funny.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I get fried every day — I think it helps keep me creative and thinking outside of the box. Just living life and being around other creatives plays a big part too.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
It’s honestly endless artists. When I first started, I’d say that I was influenced by XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Kanye. But now, my current sound is more influenced by local DMV artists like Nino Paid, KP Skywalka, ST6 Jodyboof, and JaeyChino.
What are some of your future music career goals?
100 trillion streams.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
Honestly, my proudest moment would be dropping the ‘Therapy Sessions’ music video. A whole lot went into making the song and the video. I took a lot of risks, learned a ton more about music along the way, and the end product came out perfect.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
WAIT YOUR TURN, BE PATIENT.
Now onto your release, ‘Therapy Session.’ What inspired this song?
It was originally inspired by Nino Paid’s song, ‘Relapse.’ I used the same beat as the original and kept the same serious subject matter.
What is ‘Therapy Session’ about?
‘Therapy Session’ is about my life — the things that I’ve been through, and how they’ve shaped me and made me feel today.
In your track, ‘Therapy Session,’ you say, ‘Hate that n**** so bad, I might kill my pops.’ Since you mentioned the song is about your real life, can you break down where that line came from emotionally, and what it meant for you to put that level of pain on a record?
That line was honestly just an emotional breaking point. Obviously, I’m not gonna actually kill my dad, but all the built up resentment over the years that I never got off my chest really got to me, and as this song was my ‘therapy session,’ I just had to let my raw feelings go. Doing that has helped me feel less angry about it, and it feels good to be able to have other people listening tell me they can connect with my story.
How did the music video for ‘Therapy Session’ come about? What was your vision for the video?
It all started when the director, Teasy, texted me out of the blue on Instagram asking if I wanted to shoot a video. His work looked amazing, so I said yes. I decided to redo ‘Therapy Session’ because the video that I shot for it before didn’t meet my expectations. We shot it at Fort Washington Park, and honestly, there were a few difficulties. The main trails that we wanted to shoot on were closed, and it was windy and cold—like, VERY cold. But, we still managed to work quickly, and Teasy put it all together and made that sh*t look crazy.
What message do you hope fans take away from your music and from ‘Therapy Session?’
You are not alone in your feelings and the bullsh*t that life throwin’ your way.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows that we should be on the lookout for?
I’ll be dropping a whole bunch of amazing visuals for y’all from now on. I’ve also got a collab EP with my friend, Slimemyho, dropping sometime this spring. And, this summer, look out for an album — maybe #THEWORLDISMINE.
Where can we follow you on social media?
https://www.instagram.com/blck_fezco/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6L5RtSGDp9diJYvyfOlMw
https://x.com/blck_fezco
https://www.tiktok.com/@bl4ck_fezco
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
