Norman Pain (also known as Ball-Head) is an experimental British rapper, singer, and songwriter from Liverpool, England.

Pain is a member of the British hip-hop group The Snooker Team. He gained widespread acclaim for his collaborations with Pete & Bas on the songs “Windowframe Cypher” and “Golf.”

Following success with The Snooker Crew, Pain embarked on a solo career. On February 25, 2021, he released his debut single, “Trapped,” an emotional ballad on which he reflects on the mental torment he endures and subsequent drug abuse. Vicious, visceral, staggeringly, and heartbreakingly beautiful, Pain’s performance is disturbing, brutal, and breathtaking. His portrayal of brokenness, fear, and despair is nothing short of a masterpiece.

While “Trapped” was a melodic ballad, Pain’s second single, “Human Vermin,” is a sermon, with its eerie instrumental giving the track a sinister feel. He unleashes a ferocious verbal assault on the morally and legally unjust. The song received widespread praise, drawing comparisons to The Beatles and Pink Floyd.

Pain’s third single, “I Won’t Let Them Down,” is another heartfelt track. The song’s music video was hosted by Astari.

While the future is yet to be seen, Mr Pain is bound to release more astonishing music.