Pa Salieu Stands Defiant On "B***k"
Pa Salieu's done it again.
Meeting the challenged laid down by previous anthems "Betty", "Bang Out" and "My Family" with BackRoad Gee, the Coventry rapper is back with "B***k", a defiant celebration of Blackness around the world. Produced by Felix, AOD and Kwes, "B***k" continues Salieu's trend for genre-blending, taking swinging Afrobeats rhythms and fusing them with elements of rap.
The video, directed by the increasingly ubiquitous Meeks & Frost, follows Salieu as he switches between all black trackies, Black Panther fatigues and traditional attire from across Africa. Set against deep and rich brown hues, Salieu cuts a striking figure with an indomitable presence.
When speaking about B***k, Pa says, "The title being censored is to highlight how throughout history parts of society have portrayed Black people and culture almost like a swear word."
Words: James Keith