Emotions are high following the shooting of Jacob Blake. NBA players made a historic move boycotting the playoffs to demand justice. So Nas’ “Ultra Black” visual arrived at the perfect time!
Nas released the video for “Ultra Black,” off his latest album, King’s Disease. The video is directed by Spike Jordan and the entire message of the song is to celebrate Black culture.
It also pays homage hip hop! We see powerful images of black men caring for their children. Another scene shows off a beautiful black family loving on each other. Other images show different shades of black women. Dapper Dan makes a cameo, while Nas raps in the background throughout the song.
Take a look: