Black Music Month is a celebration of the artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, and innovators who have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Originally established in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter as Black Music Month, the annual observance recognizes the contributions Black artists have made to American and global music. From Rap to Blues… Reggae to disco, Black music has influenced nearly every genre we hear today. These sounds have not only inspired movements, but

As a native Long Islander, I've always viewed hip-hop through an outside lense. At times even feeling less than or left out of the overall picture. What I didn't realize until watching The Sixth Borough was just how deep music roots locally ran. Directed by Jason Pollard, the documentary explores Long Island's often overlooked role in hip-hop history, while telling the stories of legendary artists, radio stations, producers and cultural figures who helped transform a local m

Moody Opens Up In A Way Most Artists Never Do! In today’s music landscape, it’s easy to hide behind an image, a persona, or a version of yourself designed for the audience. In some cases it’s preferred because real life "doesn’t sell records”. This is why I cheer for artists like NIKMOODY, a Long Island native unafraid to portrait reality. His brand new ep AREN’T WE ALL is a blueprint for self expression with an ephasis on SELF! Just days after the release I caught up with