# How Nissim Black Learned Tech Before Becoming a Global Artist

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Podcast: [Israeltech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israeltech-6719677)
Published: 2026-03-11T06:00:00+00:00
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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 --- 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…

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