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Waves have an Undeniable Confidence and Bars to Match in “Reach For The Stars”

Writer's picture: BUZZ LABUZZ LA

Waves is a Toronto-based artist who consistently delivers original and uplifting music. His passion for music is, without a doubt, in his DNA. He makes music to inspire and empower listeners that have been through struggle and hardships and encourages them to push through using his advanced lyricism. New from Waves is “Reach For The Stars”, a hip-hop anthem with a versatile, unique sonic undertone. This single serves as a follow up to “Thrill of It”, Waves’ debut track.


Whether Waves’ weaving through catchy verses or the addicting hook, his powerhouse vocals remain strong over top of the intricate soundscape. His songwriting ability will leave you singing along to every word throughout “Reach For The Stars”, which features a completely addicting hook that will guarantee a second listen. The soundscape on this single leans partly towards those late-night vibes but partly resides somewhere a little harder hitting. By the time the track comes to an end, that backbeat has energized the room, and that hook has surely woven its way into your ear. Yet another remarkable single from Waves, an artist that always leaves us wanting more. We can’t wait to see what he delivers next! Check out “Reach For The Stars” here and read more below in our exclusive interview with Waves!


Welcome to BuzzMusic Waves! You give off a really confident aura through your music! Is this a skill you've developed over time or has it come naturally to you? 

Thank you Buzz Music for being so welcoming! I take that as a big compliment as it's something I've developed over time. I pride myself on being an emcee more than a rapper and in the Era I grew up in you could NOT do your thing in a meek or shy way. There's a balance between arrogance and confidence that can be difficult to tightrope but I feel that I've come a long way and the limit is the... Stars. 


“Reach For The Stars” hit us to our very core with your bars! How have you developed your songwriting/rap ability overtime?

I really appreciate that! I've developed my songwriting over the years simply through practice and challenging myself. Anyone who knew me throughout my life knows I've had Many loose-leaf lined papers, sticky notes throughout different jobs and plenty of books/notepads filled with writing. I have a keen ear for what's groundbreaking and would always try to emulate styles whether consciously or subconsciously, and the music I would listen to on the 160gb iPod on shuffle would be of a large variety. More recently I've been trying to make the most relatable vibes possible and just adding a lyrical twist to it all so it's not overly preachy. 


Do you feel that your music is an accurate depiction of your life? Do you feel ultimately connected to your listeners through your music?

I do feel my music is an accurate depiction of my life whether it be a past, present or sometimes even futue stage of my life. This particular song was inspired by something VERY recent and I wanted to get out how I was feeling and voila! I wanted to make it positive rather than angry and to serve as a reminder that we can do and be all we want to be as long as we have the confidence and drive. Some people listen to music through EVERY experience in life and my goal is to turn all negatives into positives. 


Who has had the biggest influence on your life musically thus far? Can you describe the impact this particular individual has had in terms of your song “Reach For The Stars”?

On a whole I'll say God and myself! Although I creatively have been influenced largely by names like Pac, Biggie, Jay-Z, Fabolous, Ludacris, Em, Kendrick, Joey Bada$$ and more, I've been involved in music in as many ways as I could since a child and I feel I owe it to the most high and myself because only we know how far I've come and all the hurdles that have come along with it this far. 


As I mentioned earlier, Ive been through it! So the version of me I am today can reflect on my growth and ability to overcome some of the biggest and worst obstacles and still keep pushing, not allowing the societal norms to limit my creativity or my goals. That's the essence of what Reach For The Stars embodies and so far its been received the way it was meant to be delivered, I'm grateful for that! 


Thanks for taking the time to chat with us! What’s next for you artistically? Does your creativity manifest itself in other ways?

Its been MY pleasure chatting with you Buzz Music! Artistically there is A LOT more on the way. Im working on an early 2020 release of my debut project, Vices & Virtues, I've also launched my first prototypes for my brand of clothing (NEWIS - Nothing's Ever What It Seems) and I've been dabbling in producing music. The next year should be very exciting artistically. I plan to keep pushing the envelope and sharing more with you guys. 

 

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