Our mission
It has been a mirror of history, a shield in our struggles, and a map toward our future.
The vision
Black August Music is being built as a dedicated home for music that reflects Black creativity, dignity, strength, excellence, history and cultural contribution.
Black August Music was created to shift the culture by redefining what success looks like in Black music.
We believe Black ownership is power. When Black communities control the music they produce, promote, and profit from, they also control the message being sent to future generations.
Our vision is an ethical Black-owned music industry that supports artists using hip hop, pop, jazz, soul and R&B to inspire confidence, Black cultural pride and social awareness.
Our commitment
Every dollar of profit — after reinvesting what’s strictly needed to run and grow our platform — goes directly back to the Black community.
Supporting Black-led nonprofit organizations focused on mentoring, educating, and empowering Black youth.
Establishing Black culturally-centered educational youth centers directly within Black neighborhoods.
Subscription price
Of profit to Black youth
Max executive salary
Ethical leadership
We put our mission above personal wealth. The maximum salary for any Black August Music employee or executive is capped at $250,000, so executive pay never dilutes our ability to serve Black youth. Once we’re operating, we’ll publish regular updates on progress and how funds are being used.
Future vision
Music is just the beginning. As our subscriber base grows, Black August Music will expand into media that shapes minds, celebrates Black history, and sparks imagination — including Black culturally-centered films, cartoons for Black children, and documentaries.