With a deep love of black musical retro-futurism and a nostalgia for Rap and R&B collabs from the early 2000’s, Lord Saint Black is clear about his muses. Black femme powerhouses, IRL and in art spaces, ushered him towards larger-than-life thinking and a secure identity. They were also beacons that illuminated his exploration of sexuality and personal power — showing Black that owning one’s divinity (and ego) were both centric and cinematic life themes.

As LSB growls casually over beats — a dynamic symbiosis forms between swinging 808’s, playful melodic chants and the voice transcending them. Mixing New York bravado with cali-calmness, the east coast native is currently based in Los Angeles. Black grew up loving the culture-shifting anthems he leaned on as instant confidence boosters. Verses became unapologetic mantras for empowerment. Songs like: “Big Momma Thang” by Lil’ Kim, “She’s a B*tch” by Missy Elliott, and “Conceited” by Remy Ma were just a few of his meditative materials. Black’s own “808” and “Saditty” hold similar significance for the artist as celebrations of self-efficacy.

Black champions the importance of knowing your throat chakra intimately. To speak what is divine as well as talk your shit. To use the tongue to manifest blessings — or to maintain boundaries. Everything is sacred expression.