Recording artist @peteynature joins HODB for a conversation about his latest work, his musical journey, and the evolution of his sound. Petey gives us a look at what he's creating now and what fans can expect next as he moves toward a new reggae sound—blending his experiences, creativity, and musical identity into the next chapter. #HODB #HODBWEEKLY #PETEYNATURE #PETEYNATUREMUSIC

Recognition can create visibility. Visibility can create relationships. Relationships can create opportunities. And now, the Film Independent Spirit Awards are opening the door a little wider. Submissions for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards are officially open, with the final regular deadline for film and digital creator submissions set for September 29, 2026. The 42nd Spirit Awards will take place March 6, 2027. But this year's announcement isn't simply another submission cycle. There are important changes that independent storytellers should understand.

What Chuck Ozeas' work teaches us about building a visual language for television

HODB WEEKEND AT SEA: Departing from Miami with stops in Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, this is where music, entertainment, entrepreneurship, networking and content creation collide at sea.Created for artists, entrepreneurs, creatives and visionaries ready to connect, build, celebrate and be seen. 🎤 VIP networking experiences🎥 Interviews & content creation🎶 Music & entertainment🥂 Exclusive events & hosted experiences🌴 Nassau + Great Stirrup Cay

Marc Brisset’s journey into entertainment and comedy is rooted in his personal origins and his ability to recognize an opportunity where others saw limitations. From his early experiences and entrepreneurial mindset, he developed Traffic Jam Comedy as a platform that brought together his passion for comedy, entertainment, and business. Through building the brand, Marc learned that talent is only one part of the entertainment equation—the business side requires strategy, organization, relationships, marketing, financial discipline, and the ability to create sustainable opportunities. He explains that the entertainment side is driven by creativity, performance, personality, and connecting with an audience, while the business side is focused on contracts, revenue, promotion, partnerships, operations, and building a brand that can survive beyond a single performance.

Mikey D, also known as MIKE Destruction, takes HODB back to the beginning of his story, growing up in Laurelton, Queens, during the 1960s and ’70s. He describes a time when neighborhoods were deeply connected, children spent their days outside, and families knew and looked after one another. Raised primarily by his grandparents, Mikey recalls how discovering hip-hop in 1979 changed the direction of his life. After hearing Grandmaster Caz for the first time, he immediately wrote his first rhyme, “Kim,” and began developing his voice as an MC. Hip-hop gave him confidence and allowed him to express things he previously didn't have the courage to say.

There are moments when a community needs more than another event. It needs people willing to show up. On Friday, September 11, 2026, Project Friend will bring volunteers, businesses, artists, educators, nonprofits, and community leaders together at the Zone 6 Teen Center in Highland Park, New Jersey, for its inaugural Project Friend Community Day. But this day is about much more than gathering in one location.It's about beginning a movement.

We're searching for artists who represent authenticity, originality, and culture. 🔥 Selected artists will receive: • Feature in HODB Magazine • Exposure across the HODB platform • Opportunity to become part of the HODB 100 Project • Be discovered by our growing community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and music lovers 📩 How to Submit Email your submission to: hodb@hotondablock.com Include: 🎵 1–3 unreleased tracks 🎤 Artist Name 📍 City & State/Country 📝 Short Artist Bio 📸 Press Photo 📱 Social Media Links 📞 Contact Information Your next opportunity could start with one email.

Beauty may open a door, but character is what leaves a lasting impression.For Onyx Amore, beauty is no longer defined by appearances alone. It's about confidence, resilience, self-worth, and embracing the unique qualities that make each person who they are.In this exclusive HODB Mag & Media interview, Onyx shares her journey beyond the camera, opening up about motherhood, healing, faith, self-love, and the dreams that continue to unfold as she expands into modeling, entertainment, and film.Her story is a reminder that the strongest foundation for success begins within.

Most people think branding is a logo. Some think it is a color scheme.Others think it is a catchy slogan or a social media page. During our recent HODB Access Meeting, entrepreneur, artit, and branding strategist GOD AMUN introduced a much deeper concept—Subconscious Branding—and it changed the way many people in the room thought about marketing forever.His message was simple but powerful:

Join us every Tuesday at 8pm Est for live conversation with Don The Gwop, working music buisness pros from all facets of the industry — sharing insight, wisdom, and resources focused on what actually helps you move your project forward.

For Playboy Payso, everything begins at 274 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn's Brevoort Houses.Growing up as the middle child in a single-parent household meant childhood looked different from many of his peers. While other kids focused on simply being kids, Payso was helping hold the household together, caring for his younger siblings while his mother worked."It makes you grow up faster than you're supposed to," he explains.Those experiences became the foundation of the work ethic that defines him today.