A COOL STORY: Nikmoody on "Aren't We All".
- Corey Cool
- 6 minutes ago
- 3 min read
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 Moody to pick his brain about his process and what it took to deliver such an open book.
C:
I personally feel you reached a new level of transparency on this project. Were there any fears when writing these songs? And what was the mindset behind the bars?
N:
Not really. When I wrote the line “I’m a failure forget it at least I’m a fail with pride,” I realized a lot about where I’m at in this life. It’s just acceptance. I’m still here. I’ve been to rock bottom and I got myself out. I’m not where I want to be at all. But I’m not where I was either. That’s a big deal to me. I know a lot of people who should be prouder of that fact. On this project I decided to let it fly because why not? The only thing I fear is God.
C:
It was a very wide production range on this project…How did you narrow down the vision to just 5 songs?
N:
Cutting songs is always the hardest part for me. 15 songs were prob made for this. A lot of experimenting with sound and tempo. But what it boils down to, is the songwriting. That’s what I was most concerned about with this project. Making timeless records. Bringing back bridges and instrumentation. I wanted my songs to be incessant little ear worms for the audience. I want you to sing these songs while you’re making eggs in the morning. We went with what showcased those ideas the best.
C:
How did you surprise yourself with the completion of this ep?
N:
There was a big studio session we had along the way that included myself, Blvff, Jesse Viola, Jay Morelli, and Rob Pietrzak. We were jamming out and I just thought wow, I don’t think there would ever be another circumstance where all of us would be in the same session. It made me realize a lot about my ability to bring people together. How music in general has a universal power. Not to get existential, but it gave me hope.
C:
What do you hope the listeners get from this body of work?
N:
I want them to be motivated. I want the listeners to be at peace. We’re all dealing with failure, bad relationships, political turmoil every single day. Why not dance in the middle of the fire? I think you’re supposed to feel peace and maybe even some hope amongst the chaos when you listen to this project. It’s lyrically heavy but sonically playful. I think that dichotomy is a recipe for happiness.
Having interviewed Moody prior to the release of his last project, I thought I had a solid understanding of who he was as an artist. Strangely enough, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
From the very first song, Moody taps into thoughts and emotions most people are afraid to say out loud. The EP explores failure, pressure, self-reflection, and the uncomfortable realities that come with chasing something bigger than yourself. There’s a level of transparency here that feels rare — especially in a time where many artists are more focused on maintaining an image than revealing the truth behind it.
I also had the opportunity to break his single “DON’T REMIND ME” on my radio show, and what immediately stood out, was how naturally it fit into the rotation. Smooth, honest, and emotionally grounded, the track carries the same energy that makes this EP stand out as a complete body of work.
With a wide range of production and deeply personal writing, ARENT WE ALL delivers something that feels intentional from start to finish — and I genuinely believe this EP has the potential to reach far beyond what people expect.
Listen to the single!!!!!
Dont Remind Me
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