From Chaos to Grace: Nocko Discusses His Musical and Personal Journey

 Some artists write about life – Nocko lived it. In his latest single “Owe My Life”, he opens up about his journey from the edge to enlightenment, and it hits different. This isn’t just another track – it’s the final piece of his upcoming album Label Me, and you can feel the weight of every word.

When Nocko sings “I owe my life—after everything I did, I say that’s a fair price,” he’s laying it all on the line. There’s no sugar-coating here – just raw truth about transformation and the power of faith. From a life that used to make headlines for all the wrong reasons, he’s emerged with a story of hope that speaks to anyone who thinks it might be too late to change.

Behind the boards, Nocko’s fingerprints are on every aspect of this track. From the soaring choir opening to the layered beats that follow, he’s crafting every element himself – producing, writing, performing, and engineering the whole package.

We had a convo with Nocko to dig deeper into what drove him to create such a personal piece. What unfolds is more than just another artist interview – it’s a conversation about redemption, faith, and the power of starting over, no matter where you’ve been.

 

Listen to Owe My Life


What inspired you to create “Owe My Life”? Is there a specific personal story or experience that shaped the song?
I was inspired to write Owe My Life through my relationship with Jesus that grew during my time at Brigeport Correctional Center.

The title “Owe My Life” feels deeply emotional. What does it mean to you personally?
The title Owe My Life means, after everything I’ve experienced, getting shot point blank with a .45 in the chest with no mark or wound to show, being in multiple car and motorcycle accidents where body bags were sent to the scene instead of ambulances and many many other instances of my life being spared for a greater purpose, I truly Owe My Life to God and telling as many people as would listen of His miraculous, life changing and life saving power.

Can you walk us through the creative process behind the song? How did it evolve from an idea to a finished track?
Each of my songs start differently. Owe My Life started with me laying down the music, choir first. Next I added layers of kick, snare and hats then 808 bass. After days of tweaking, adding and removing musical elements, I wrote the lyrics to the hook “why we rin like a secret to ask for forgiveness, when the whole world know good n well that we did it…” I then wrote the singing part of the 2nd verse “to justify it I was doing it for my family…”. Next I wrote the first verse followed days later by the 2nd verse. The original title of this song was “My Life – Fair Price” which I changed, after the entire song was completed, to Owe My Life.

Were there any challenges or unexpected moments during the production of “Owe My Life”?
All of my songs usually take a week to complete from start to finish, listening, changing sounds, lyrics etc., this one was no exception. The only unexpected moment was changing the title from the original registered title of My Life – Fair Price to Owe My Life.

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The only unexpected moment was changing the title from the original registered title of My Life – Fair Price to Owe My Life.

Were there any artists, genres, or personal influences that helped shape the sound of this single?
No one specific element comes to mind shaping the sound of this single. This was the last song of my forthcoming album Label Me so, I wanted to keep the sound and content of the song true to the rest of the album by offering hope through faith and resilience, regardless of the circumstances.

The lyrics seem to carry a powerful message. What do you hope listeners will take away from this track?
I pray that all who listen will understand that with God, anything possible. I’m living proof that one is not defined by their experiences but by what they learned from them. As I said in the song, I was charged with 13 felonies and have since been granted an absolute pardon, wiping my record completely clean. Nothing but the grace of God.

Did you work with any producers or collaborators on this track? If so, how did they contribute to its creation?

I’ve been blessed to be able to produce, write, perform, engineer, mix and master my own music. Skills I’ve picked up down through the years working with various professionals in the music industry

What has been the most memorable feedback you’ve received about the song so far?
The most memorable feedback has been several individuals identifying with the lyrics and life changing power of God.

 

How do you hope “Owe My Life” will resonate with your audience, both new and long-time fans?
I hope and pray that my entire audience will see that nothing is TOO bad for them to climb out of it, especially if they do as I did/do which is keeping God first always.

Is “Owe My Life” part of a larger project, like an EP or album, or is it a standalone single?
As stated previously, Owe My Life was the last song recorded as part of a 20 song album entitled “Label Me” which is set to be released withing the next few months.

If you could describe “Owe My Life” in three words, what would they be?
Art expressing life

What can fans look forward to from Nocko in the near future?
Everyone can look forward to Nocko being transparent and honest in every song, which if they close their eyes, they’ll be able to view the movie with their ears.

Mister Styx
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