A HUDSY Original series profiling local musicians and talking about what's beyond and behind the music. In this pilot episode we meet Nellybombs, a soul / R&B singer whose love of classical jazz and struggles with mental health issues inspire her music. HUDSY (https://hudsy.tv) is a Hudson Valley-based video production company that creates our own HUDSY Original films and series and also distributes video content licensed from creatives throughout the region. HUDSY’s mission is to create deep and meaningful connections amongst the community through the power of storytelling while fostering new perspectives about, and connections with, our neighbors. Register for free for HUDSY TV to watch hundreds of free local films OR become a member of HUDSY today by subscribing to HUDSY TV (https://watchlocal.hudsy.tv)! Members enjoy additional access to our growing list of HUDSY Original films, series, and specials PLUS memberships help us continue to support and empower local filmmakers, storytellers, artists and our community. Your support really adds up! Please consider: - becoming a member of HUDSY (https://watchlocal.hudsy.tv) - registering for HUDSY TV for free to watch hundreds of free local films - signing up for our newsletter (https://www.HUDSY.tv/connect) - subscribing to this YouTube account - hitting the LIKE button on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HudsyTV) - following us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hudsytv) - or making a donation in support of mission and programs (https://www.HUDSY.tv/donate)

With this project, I definitely wanted to incorporate the up-and-coming arts community that is my hometown of Newburgh. There are so many talented artists here, and I am so grateful I got to interview one of them.

Melanin Unchained is a non-profit organization in Newburgh, NY that strives to give a voice to the voiceless and to help the community in every way they can through their many initiatives such as clothing drives and community cleanups. Thank you so much to the members of Melanin Unchained for making this video possible.