Catching up with the latest from Nhojj, the talented and openly gay, Guyana-born independent soul/RnB artist who made industry history when he topped the MTV Top 100 in 2010 ...
Nhojj performed a beautiful acoustic set last weekend at the 2012 ALT Q Music Festival in Chicago. Watch a clip of Nhojj performing his track "Music"—listen at iTunes—AFTER THE JUMP ...
Nhojj and his "Music" is also the subject of an inspiring new short documentary. Nhojj: MUSIC and the Word goes behind-the-scenes at Nhojj's critically-acclaimed, January 2012 concert at the Brooklyn Museum. The concert was part of the museum's "Out & Proud" series. Nhojj: MUSIC and the Word takes on Nhojj's music, sexuality and message to create an inspiring fusion of music, biography and activism. Watch the performance and the short AFTER THE JUMP ...
"It is important to document our lives and stories as LGBTQ people," the artist tells Rod 2.0. "[The film] offers a platform on which the younger generation can stand. It also provides affirmation for our brothers and sisters living in this moment of time. This is my motivation for the documentary and for the music I write and perform."
"There is power in music. We have always sung about our experiences, our hopes and dreams," adds the singer/songwriter. "That is how jazz, blues, soul and R&B were birthed. Music helped move us forward during slavery and the Civil Rights Movement. Music will help us move forward again in our present fight for equality."
Preview "Music" at iTunes.
Some Background:
LISTEN: New Music "Adam & Steve" by Nhojj
WATCH: "Love" by Openly Gay Singer Nhojj Tops MTV 100
Full Page Ad Responds to McClurkin: "Black & Gay is Beautiful"
Thank you for all your support Rod, this is an honor:)
Posted by: Nhojj | 25 May 2012 at 17:40
I love Nhojj's music. So inspirational.
Posted by: Cristion | 25 May 2012 at 22:56
Very nice!
Posted by: Byron in PGC | 27 May 2012 at 16:00