Opium Black ft Styles P – Selfish Prayers

Opium Black, Hartford Connecticut’s own and arguably New England’s dopest Hip hop artist, is ready to assume his place in the Canon of Hip Hop’s greats. He was born in Brookyn, New York into a West Indian, musically inspired family. From this family comes the founding members of award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage.

Leaving Brooklyn at a young age, Opium Black relocated with his family to Hartford, Connecticut and his long-standing love affair with the streets was born. He actively pursued his musical ambitions, even being courted by record labels like Blunt Records and Def Jam. But as was the fate of many young black men fully immersed in the street activities that plagued one of America’s most dangerous cities, at the age of nineteen, Opium was arrested and started his eventual six and a half years bid in federal prison.

Armed with his freedom and a new focus on his musical ambitions, Opium started again from the ground up with Full Eclipse / NuBankEra, releasing mixtapes and enjoying local and national airplay with a slew of indie singles and remixes. These efforts also generated a professional relationship with Bungalo/Universal Records. This led to single releases like Out Da Hood, which featured early YouTube sensations, and Sony Music R&B act Ahmir. It produced by the Grammy-winning production collective Basement Beats (credits include Nelly and Diddy with over 30 million records sold).

More Opium Black music is on the way via NuBankEra. Opium is hedging on the masses gravitating towards his savvy blend of Hip-hop and Caribbean vibes. Witness greatness unfold!

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