Nikmoody is an Italian-American rapper from Long Island, NY. Hopeful yet brooding, his lyrical style reflects his love for old school hip hop and grunge rock & roll. He’s known for his powerful songwriting and contagious performances. He’s hit the stage with the likes of Dizzy Wright, KOTA The Friend, and Asher Roth. After performing on Shade45, at SXSW and the Empire State Music Festival, Nik headlined his first international tour in London & Finland in 2022.
Nikmoody recently released his first album ‘Madhouse.’ Guided by his producer Blvff, Nik has adapted to the bouncy trap sounds and melodic guitar rhythms of the new school while keeping the boom bap core that his fanbase craves. He even blends into the world of metal with a feature from Stray From The Path’s DR€W ¥ORK on the standout single “BMT.”
Nik “channels experiences of loss, addiction, and a near-death experience into his music.” It’s within these experiences that Moody found his voice. He rallies every misfit, every quiet kid who feels overwhelmed by the world to cross their fingers, and find hope until the bitter end.
Today, we are joined by Nik to discuss touring, songwriting and his new release ‘Madhouse.’
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Nik took this interview from his long island apartment, surrounded by a white board of ideas behind him. Nik is a true east coast guy at heart, and shares his love for his roots and the support he has gained from it. He brings this very raw sentiment to the conversation. This interview has no shortage of insight on touring and live performances.
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Meet Nick Taldi aka nikmoody
International Tour
New Album ‘Madhouse’
Songwriting Process
Promotion before the album
Collaborations
“A passionate guy’
Advice for young artists
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