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How Nissim Black Learned Tech Before Becoming a Global Artist
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What happens when a global recording artist is also a self taught technologist?
In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with global artist Nissim Black to explore the intersection of music, technology, AI, media, and spirituality.
Before becoming an internationally known artist, Nissim grew up watching computers being built in his home and experimenting with music production equipment as a kid. That early exposure shaped the way he approaches creativity and technology today.
They discuss how podcasting and music production rely on many of the same tools, how AI is already transforming the music industry, and why independent creators now have more power than traditional media.
The conversation also dives into deeper questions about morality, media narratives, and why technology itself is not the real risk. The real question is how people choose to use it.
This episode covers everything from AI generated music to the future of media platforms and why storytelling still matters more than ever.
Hosted by Yoel Israel
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00:00 Growing up around computers and technology
02:40 Watching his father build computers in Seattle
03:45 Building a DIY music studio as a kid
05:00 Recording professionally at age 13
07:00 Learning Pro Tools and studio engineering
08:30 Why creatives learn technology out of necessity
12:00 How music production and podcasting overlap
15:00 Street smarts vs book smarts
18:00 From Seattle to Israel
20:00 Growing up around violence and finding music
24:00 Courage, entrepreneurship, and breaking limits
27:30 How technology changed the music industry
30:00 AI music and the future of creativity
34:00 Live performances and virtual concerts
36:00 Technology as opportunity, not threat
40:00 Why new media is replacing legacy media
46:00 How narratives shape culture
50:00 Building an audience with purpose
55:00 Technology, faith, and human responsibility
58:00 Nissim Black’s new media project
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