“Black,” the second single from Ray Noir’s forthcoming EP Gothstar, is a vibrant blend of high-camp rave and metalcore that navigates themes of excess, identity, and queer empowerment. This audacious track is designed for both the dancefloor and the mosh pit, showcasing a sound that’s both loud and unapologetically eccentric.
In “Black,” Noir crafts a sleazy collision of genres that revels in its absurdity. Wrapped in a bold visual aesthetic, the accompanying music video amplifies the chaos, presenting a glossy fantasy filled with elements of power, fetish, and performance. Here, Ray assumes the role of a ringmaster, leading a cast of fervent admirers through a theatrical spectacle that is both hypersexual and deliberately excessive.
“I wanted to become a caricature of everything people project onto me and then make it worse,” Ray explains, highlighting the track’s intentional self-awareness and its unabashed embrace of camp.
Drawing inspiration from fashion, nightlife, and queer club culture, “Black” blurs the line between satire and self-mythology. It’s a confrontational piece that invites listeners to engage, regardless of whether they grasp the underlying satire. With this release, Ray Noir delivers a statement that is as indulgent as it is bold, proving that sometimes, too much is exactly what’s needed.
Written by: #RayNoir @tomsaintxo & @joncassss
Produced by Jon Cass
Add. Prod by Tom Saint
Mixed and mastered by Tom Saint
Music video
Directed by Ray Noir
DoP: @jarodparkerdirector
Edit & colouring: @patriciosantagada
Stylist: @jubbigeorgiarose
Cast: @rozora._ @aphrodaveth @aces.kai
Cover photo: @bartlettfelixhc
