Daily Inspiration: Meet Elbert Godoy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Elbert Godoy

Hi Elbert, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
The loss of my mother Sylvia, in August, 2019 music became a very powerful tool for processing the grief and expressing my emotions, which led me to pursue my music career to honor my mother.

My mother was my rock and the motivation to keep on going. As an immigrant from Belize, I always loved music as far back as I can remember listening to Punta music which, is a mixture of Caribbean soca, Calypso, Reggae, Salsa, and Hip-Hop.

Hip-Hop played a huge impact on my life growing up in the East Tremont section of the Bronx on Morris Ave 179th Street, building 1993 the very same place where Hip-Hop Icon  Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mel  wrote “White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It)” with Sylvia Robinson. The song, which warns against the dangers of cocaine, addiction, and drug smuggling, is one of Melle Mel’s signature tracks.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
After losing mother, The COVID-19 Pandemic changed the world, crippling our industries.

In the earlier stages of the pandemic, I found myself using the unexpected extra time to be creative and more transparent on my social media pages to stay connected with family, friends, and fans.

Surprisingly,  I actually gained more momentum with my music during the pandemic. Travel, was a huge obstacle, however, when invited to do interviews, performances, or open mics I got there no matter the size of the room or audience. Simply, showing up and rising to the occasion and performing.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My company (The Loud Session) Co-Founded by Alshawn Savery and Howard King is
a music marketing company that uses advertising and strategic messaging to promote artists and their music. We create campaigns to help artists connect with their fans and reach new audiences.

I am best known for my role as film manager in the Shamroc Dancils film “The People’s Champ” As well as making my first acting debut as ‘Lavon’. “The People’s Champ” film also included ‘Right Now’ original music by Tommy Taxes and I (Al Papers).

Other roles include, Marketing manager for Slick Fashionž ‘Purple’ Album that won (Best Hip-Hop/Rap) at the 2020 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMYS).

I am most proud about overcoming obstacles, raising my children with strong values and receiving multiple awards as a Independent artist in the music industry. Those awards include, Syracuse Area Music Award (Best Single, 2024) for my stand out track ‘Gotta Get It’ from my (2X) nominated Sea Awards *Artist Mixtape Of The Year* T R.A.P (The Real Always Prosper) 20th Annual Sea Awards Winner for *Mixtape Artist Of The Year* (2023) 19th Annual Sea Awards Winner for *Internet Hustler Of The Year*(2022) and The Nonstop Media Group Inc Triple S Award for (Best Stage Performance, at the 2019),’Philly Best Of The Best’ Competition. Alongside, of my mentee Ace Porter.

What sets me apart from others, is my combination of skills, experiences, proven track record of successes I have had in the fields of management with the before mentioned relevant projects and my personal success as a Independent artist.

What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
What I like about our city are the museums, nightlife, diverse neighborhoods, food, music, sports, booming economy, affordable housing and culture that makes Atlanta the number one destination for entertainment in the south.

What I like least about our city is the infrastructure, crime, traffic, potholes, and summer heat.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/apapers
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apapers/
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/al.papers1/
• Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@apapers

Image Credits
Kwame Bradley
Anthony Jarrett
Agmt Studios