“It’s showtime!” goes the infamous Swizz Beatz producer tag. And if the Grammy Award-winning producer and artist has done anything over the course of more than two decades in the game, he has entertained. For Black Music Month 2019, Swizz put together a playlist featuring his many inspirations, including collaborators like Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, and DMX as well as timeless influences like Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, and Luther Vandross. “Music is the soundtrack of life!” Swizz says. “Reflecting on music created by the culture is inspiring and also refreshing.”