Education 

• B.F.A., University of Memphis - Music Business

Biography

Nick Black's unwavering dedication and extensive experience in the music industry have not only made him an accomplished educator but also a respected musician. Since Spring 2018, he has been imparting his knowledge as a songwriting adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. His commitment was further demonstrated when he served as the interim head of the Music Business Program during 2019-20 and 2024-25.

Black has made significant contributions to the university, including leading the Music Industry Performance Ensemble in Spring 2020, facilitating the student music festival "This Is Memphis" in November 2019 at Crosstown Concourse, and organizing the virtual student festival "HEAR901" via Zoom and Instagram. Additionally, Black has taken students to Nashville, TN, for a full day of networking opportunities and interviews at Music Biz in November 2019 and co-headed Sound Fuzion, the premier pop ensemble for the University of Memphis. He is also a College of Communication and Fine Arts WYXR-FM Formation Committee member.

Nick Black's dedication and talent extend beyond his teaching career to his role as a performer. As a dynamic and versatile artist from Memphis, Black's music is a captivating blend of modern pop sensibilities with a nostalgic touch. His sound, influenced by the feel-good vibes of Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars, as well as the musical brilliance of legends like Al Green and Sting, is both contemporary and reminiscent of classic hits.

Black’s performances are extraordinary spectacles, drawing the audience in with his charismatic stage presence and interactive approach. From pulling fans on stage to singing directly to audience members, Black ensures everyone feels included in his shows. Growing up amidst the rich musical heritage of the Bluff City, Black's sound is a unique fusion of Soul, R&B, Rock 'n' Roll, and Blues. His music journey, which started in church and at open mic nights, has now taken him to larger stages nationwide.

Nick Black has gained national recognition with over 250K streams on Spotify, five albums, and numerous singles, emerging as Memphis's next great artist. Since his first album in 2012, "The Soul Diaries," his authenticity and passion have been the foundation of his identity as a person and an artist. In March and April of 2020, with touring shut down, Black embarked on a record-setting project, "Nick Black’s $ongs from $cratch," writing 30 songs in 30 days on his Twitch channel using samples, riffs, and lyric lines sent in by viewers. He has since written over 100 songs in front of a rapidly growing live-streaming audience, with 12 featured on his new TWITCH #1 album, with over 100,000 plays on Spotify.

Black serves on the Artist Ambassador Board for Music Export Memphis in the community and is an artist on call for the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. His involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment to giving back and supporting the local music scene.