Moby, born in 1965 in Harlem as Richard Melville Hall and related to Moby-Dick author Herman Melville, is an American musician, producer, and activist. He began with classical music at an early age, later became part of the punk and electronic scenes in the 1980s, and rose to fame in 1991 with his single Go. Since then, he has sold over 20 million albums and collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Public Enemy, and Daft Punk. Beyond his music, Moby is an advocate for animal rights and various social causes.

Through his company Little Walnut, he produces films and documentaries; his first feature film, Tecie, is set to be released in 2026.