18/06/2026
I am proud to share I (Obediya Jones-Darrell) was supported by New Music USA's Creator Fund, with support in part from The ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund, BMI Foundation, and the Howard Gilman Foundation to write orchestral arrangements of Hip-Hop & R&B music by artists in New York & Ohio.
Support for New York-based artists is provided in part by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of Governor and the New York State Legislature, and/or the New York
City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Support for the Creator Fund is also provided by contributions from the New Music USA endowment.
New Music USA
16/05/2026
Honored for the support from one of the biggest music producers in the game. Big things in the works!
12/02/2026
Music by Obediya Jones-Darrell!
Award-Winning Film EFC Aligns with Web3 Momentum as Soundtrack Launches on Tune.fm, Platform Backed by Snoop Dogg
The internationally award-winning feature film EFC has earned significant recognition, including Best Feature Film at the New York International Film Awards and the Los Angeles Film Awards, as well as Best Director at the 44th Paladino d’Oro International Sports Film Festival. As the film continues to expand its global footprint, its genre-defying original score now moves beyond traditional streaming channels and into blockchain-powered music distribution.
Composed by Obediya Jones-Darrell, the EFC Original Motion Picture Score blends cinematic orchestration with hip-hop and trap influences, creating a dynamic fusion that mirrors the emotional intensity and cultural energy of the film. Rather than separating orchestral scoring from contemporary urban music, the soundtrack integrates both worlds into a cohesive sonic experience designed to stand independently while deepening the film’s narrative impact.
On Tune.fm:
https://tune.fm//album/NewAlbum8293
Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/prunderground/award-winning-film-efc-aligns-web3-1488554140.html
24/01/2026
Today we attended the live stream of the Singapore film festival to see what the judges thought of our Political Thriller project "Mancala", and we weren't disappointed!
Congratulations to our cast and crew in Los Angeles, South America, Australia and Africa, we walked away with Best Action / Crime film for the pilot episode our TV series!
19/01/2026
To warm up the winter months we are thrilled to share Obediya's Musical, Jacket of Blue, has been selected for the Stratford Winter Film Festival in Ontario, Canada in February 2026!
07/12/2025
We won the award for best feature film production with Almost Forgotten at the Cine con Riesgo International Film Festival!
There were some great films in competition and we had the honour of winning best production.
26/11/2025
We are pleased to share our film "Almost Forgotten" recieved Honorable Mention from the Jury at the Films That Move Festival in Jamaica!
18/10/2025
Today was the premiere of our feature film "Almost Forgotten" at the 20th edition of the Inusual Festival, which was written and produced by Obediya Jones-Darrell.
It was screened at the Buenos Aires Film Museum and was part of the official competition.
The film was very well received and many colleagues were pleased with the imagery and plot development. They also highlighted the cinematography and the overall concept, so congratulations to the whole team for all of their hard work!
08/10/2025
We are proud to share Sound Body Culture's newest feature film, Almost Forgotten, is making the rounds in film festivals in Argentina this month! Last Saturday was our primere, in the Horror en Banfield Film Festival. We are so pleased the entire cast was able to see the film for the first time! Great feedback, and looking forward to the next screening in Buenos Aires, during the 20th edition of the Unusual Film Festival. That screening will take place on 19 October in a beautiful venue, the San Martin Cultural Centre.
Almost Forgotten (written & produced by Obediya Jones-Darrell)
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Logline: A group of seemingly unconnected people are brutally murdered in Argentina. While trying to solve the mystery a young woman realizes that due to the actions of her family she may be next…