BLACK MUSIC MONTH CHALLENGE!

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 documented history and brought communities together.

To celebrate Black Music Month, I've created a 30-Day Music Challenge designed to highlight the depth, diversity, and impact of Black music. Whether you're a casual listener or a true music head, this challenge is an opportunity to revisit classics, discover hidden gems, and share the songs that mean the most to you. Let's celebrate the music, the culture, and the artists who continue to move the world.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Save the Black Music Month prompt image.

2. Each day, select a song that matches the daily prompt.

3. Use Instagram Music to add your song selection. (BE SURE TO WRITE PROMT AT THE TOP)

4. Share the image to your Instagram Story.

5. Tag @CoolUnivercity and use #BMMxCU.

6. I'll be reposting submissions throughout the month.

There are no wrong answers. The goal is to celebrate Black music, spark conversations, and discover great songs together.

Instagram story EXAMPLE

YOUR MOTHLY PROMPTS

BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2026

30 Days • 30 Songs

June 1

🎵 A rap song with the perfect beat

June 2

🎤 Your favorite R&B hook

June 3

🙏 A song where the remix is better than the original

June 4

☀️ A song that reminds you of summer

June 5

🔥 A SONG FROM THE YEAR YOU GRADUATED HS

June 6

❤️ ONE HIT WONDER DAY!

June 7

🙏 A gospel song that got you through something

June 8

🎤 Your favorite female R&B vocalist

June 9

🇯🇲 A fly reggae song from the 90s

June 10

🎵 A song your parents played growing up

June 11

🎤 A song that represents where you're from

June 12

💔 An R&B heartbreak classic

June 13

🕺 A funk song that makes you move

June 14

🎵 ITS SOCA DAY!!!!!

June 15

🎤 A song with a feature that outshined the main artist

June 16

☀️ A cookout classic

June 17

🎹 A soul record with incredible vocals

June 18

🔥 A current Dancehall track you're rocking with

June 19

🪩 DISCO DAY!!

June 20

🎵  PUT ME ON TO SOMETHING!

June 21

🎤 Your favorite rap storytelling record

June 22

💕 An R&B song with a bridge that steals the show

June 23

🎷 ITS JAZZ DAY!!!!

June 24

🌎  A FIRE Afrobeats song

June 25

🎵 BLACK ROCK AND ROLL DAY!!

June 26

👑 The greatest verse you've ever heard

June 27

🎤 A song THAT SHOWS PURE BARS

June 28

🎵 ITS BLUES DAY

June 29

🔥 SONG YOULL NEVER HEAR ON THE RADIO

June 30

🏆 A SONG FOR THE ENDING CREDITS

SCREEN SHOT IG STORY BACKGROUND AND PROMPT LIST HERE

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HAVE FUN AND DONT FORGET TO @ ME!!!!!!!!!!