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Based in Los Angeles, Alexya is an electro-pop singer/songwriter and a gifted dancer who exudes a clear passion for her artistry in all its forms. Alexya started performing at the age of 3 and found her spark for music was lit while watching a live Janet Jackson concert video at the age of 5. At age 13, she became a professional dancer which led her to choreograph for her singer friends and back-up dancing for many pop artists. Alexya was spotted by a manager while at a dance class in the San Fernando Valley and asked to join Master P’s girl group ‘The Fabulous Girls’. Her journey as an artist began when she found her ability to use a “whistle register” like Mariah Carey and lower tones like Toney Braxton. She toured alongside many Disney artists while performing with The Fabulous Girls before becoming a solo act and attending college to help further her knowledge and career in music. She released her EP “Like You Mean It” and is currently making her name known nationwide with her new single of 2019,  “Be Crew”. Not only is this a smash single but it has incredible visuals to match. The music video for “Be Crew” features many dancers and was choreographed by Ray Basa. Listen to “Be Crew” by Alexya here! how did you get into music and how would you describe your approach to making original music? I totally blame my dad for getting me into music. I’m an only child so when I was young, my parents and I would watch Michael and Janet Jackson concert videos. That’s how we’d spend time together as a family. My mom would order the pizza and my dad would pick what we’d watch, so my parents’ love for music and live performance definitely brought me peace being interested in music. I then started dance classes, got discovered during a dance class at my home studio to be in a girl group called the Fabulous Girls, and then started my journey as a music artist! My approach to making music has changed over time, but now that I am a solo artist, I approach music by listening to my body and feeling out the rhythm. Since the age of 3, I’ve been dancing and rhythm has become a key element to my artistry. I trust the way my body wants to feel from music and what I need from a track to feel what my body wants to feel. Sometimes I’ll learn a move in dance class and will want to make an entire track so I can keep exploring that flavor with sound, vocals, and movement. My lyrics typically come at the end and I like making cool rhythmic patterns that’ll carry a groove when I perform. “Be Crew” is incredibly uplifting and powerful! What inspired you to originally write this song? Well for a while I wanted to write to a house track because I was training under Ray Basa, a professional dancer and choreographer specializing in house dance, and I wanted to push myself to really dance and sing. I re-listened to Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” track, showed it to my producer-friend, Heartstopper, and he created the track you hear on “Be Crew”. At the same time, I was going through it with one of my friends. For life reasons, we couldn’t understand each other and we just were not on the same page. Despite the love I had for this person, ultimately, we just needed space from each other and that’s when I wrote “Be Crew”. Sometimes, time is really the only closure and I wrote the track to heal myself and the community is affected. How long have you been making music, and what’s one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned as an artist in recent years? I really got into making my own music something like a year and a half ago! Being in the Fabulous Girls allowed me to be around music all the time, but I didn’t get to participate in the actual song building process, until recently! I really enjoy the responsibility of being a solo artist, but one of the biggest lessons I’m currently facing is that you CANNOT do it ALONE. You must build relationships in order to grow, and that’s just a life fact. A career is no different. It’s exhausting to do it all alone, you can burn out quicker that way. The journey is way more enjoyable when you have a team with you to keep you accountable and having fun. Now I have a group of producers who are my friends, a choreographer, back up dancers, etc. I have a whole tribe and I couldn’t be happier that we get to grow together and support one another. How have you honed your songwriting style over time, and what do you think are the main qualities that make a song truly connect and last in the long-run? Honestly, I’m still working on this but over time, I’ve better honed in my songwriting style by practicing songwriting, listening to a bunch of different music so I can explore my tastes, and not giving an f*ck about failing or sounding bad but rather celebrating that I followed through. Part of getting better is trying things out of your comfort zone or just simply being cool with the fact that you won’t be “phenomenal” at first. A lot of growth happens when you listen to tracks and break the song down to figure out why you like certain qualities of music. In the long run, people remember melodies. I think a nice, dynamic sounding melody with a good tempo makes a great song memorable. What people resonate with is feeling. People may not remember lyrics but they remember the feeling. In the simplest form, what makes a song connect and last is the feeling you get from that track making you want to listen to it over and over. how would you say your music now compares to music you curated when you first started out in the music industry? When I first started out in the industry, I wasn’t even making my own music. Now that I’m sort of doing my own thing, I’m really enjoying the freedom to just explore my musical taste and to push however hard I want with ideas. With that being said, I think my music is different in that every sound, lyric, melody, harmony, beat… isn’t by accident. I’m 100% aware of everything that went into making that track and of the people who helped. I think I’m sounding more mature, relaxed, and in my own element. Can you tell our readers what the future has in store for you artistically? How do you remain on track to write consistently? Absolutely oh my god I’m going to be singing in Spanish, you guys… I’m super excited. This next phase of music, I want to embrace my roots and my city, LA. I’m inspired to transition towards using live instruments in tracks to add a whole other level to performing for myself right now. I also have some tracks that I will be releasing soon with my first features, so look out for that and the rappers that’ll be on them! I stay on track with writing consistently by keeping my self-balance in check. If I’m going through it because I’m not taking care of myself properly, then it’s hard for me to stay on track and it takes a lot to get re-motivated. A lot of the time, it’s as simple as releasing and allowing myself to rest, but I’ve also found little personal routines that help me recharge and stay on top of my ambition throughout the week. I think to be consistent, you just have to figure out your own tempo. instagram.com/alexyagarcia #BuzzMusic

Welcome to BuzzMusic Tina! We appreciate you taking the time to allow our readers to get to know you more as an artist! Can we start off by asking how the music world has been treating your latest single "What If We Kissed?" I have been getting great reviews of the song from multiple blogs, playlists, and various platforms across the internet. I’m also very proud to have hit nearly 2,500 streams on Spotify! We are so blown away by your voice! Did this talent come naturally to you, or did you craft your sound over time? Since I was very young, I was always singing. I believe I developed a natural ear over time. I was exposed to so much music that my mom like when she young. Growing up, I was really influenced by the voices of Simon and Garfunkel, Freddie Mercury, and Janet Jackson. Is there an integral message embedded within “What If We Kissed?" that you can share with our readers? “What If We Kissed?” It is a song about wishing you had the opportunity to kiss someone at the moment, but freaking out and getting a little too nervous. Your artistic persona is filled with absolute electricity! Do you find you maintain this personality when you aren't performing/recording? Thank you very much! I can definitely describe myself as a creative person, and I think this translates into my on-stage and everyday personality. I am a bit quirky and giggly on and off the stage! :,) I am always full of great ideas. I am always formulating new ideas for potential projects and artistic endeavors. It was great talking about your latest single! Do you plan to release any new music in the near future? Do you have any upcoming shows you can tell our readers about? It was a pleasure! I am currently working on a full-length album, and “What If We Kissed?” is a song that will be featured on it.  This project will fuse together many genres such as EDM, Electropop, Ambient, Funk, and Rock! Also, I am opening for Aaron Carter in New York on December 8th! instagram.com/teenatown facebook.com/teenatownn #BuzzMusic

White Coat Motel is a New York Indie/Rock band, curating tracks that incorporate dark, passionate, and soft elements in the most elemental way. Their aspiration for music is clearly evident throughout their soundings, and that foundational execution is undoubtedly there. Consisting of band members Eugene Reilly, Christian Lee, Jonny Logue & Samantha Slater, White Coat Motel draws the artistic abilities of each member, blending together a sound that can only be called wholesome. White Coat Motel has come out with their debut album "MOTEL", which was recorded in both London and New York. Released only a few weeks ago, the band showcased their ultimate harmony through this curation. One particular track we focused on was "Alive, Temporarily"--a track that fully embodies a unique sense of musical execution (you'll understand what we mean once you give it a listen to). The vocal side to their performance contrasts from the production aspect of the track, and yet complement each other in the best way possible. You're going through an elevating experience and journey with White Coat Motel as a whole in "Alive, Temporarily". The reason we feel most compelled to this particular track was the monumental shift in harmony from the first half of the song, to the second. White Coat Motel built themselves up to a strong ending in "Alive, Temporarily"--one that felt both unified and confident. Their genre isn't contained within one specific category, and once you give their recent album a full listen to, you'll feel in sync with that construct. Listen to "Alive, Temporarily" here. Hey White Coat Motel! Can we start off by asking where you drew the inspiration for the name of the band? Visions of an apocalypse covered in white linen straight jackets bathed in a flickering red neon sign. Room 23. Once you check-in, you can never check out. Congratulations on the release of "MOTEL"! It's incredibly exciting that this project has finally released. How did each of you find the collaborative side of the album to be? A long beautifully surreal road trip with many unexpected pits stops across multiple continents. "Alive Temporarily" had such a robust passion being showcased as you progressed throughout the song, especially so once you hit the last third of the track. Is this an easy feeling to manifest when recording the track, or do you find it challenging to maintain that energy as recording goes on? The singer starts drinking alone. By the end of the song, he has entered the heaven of old friends living and dead who drink with him as the walls burn and the floors collapse. Chaos reigns. Tell us how the premiere of "Alive Temporarily" went to the Woodstock Film Festival?! Can you describe the crowd's energy to hear this debut? It was an internet premiere. Analytics suggest we’ve already had repeat offenders. The filmmaker's side of us felt very pretty at the festival. Now that "MOTEL" is officially released and out there, what's the next plan for you collectively as a band? More mystery and live visions. facebook.com/whitecoatmotel instagram.com/whitecoatmotel #BuzzMusic

Matt Bennett is a talented singer/songwriter and musician hailing from Kennesaw, GA. Although Matt had a musical upbringing thanks to his mother, it always took a backseat to his baseball career. After his baseball career ended, Matt bennet found his true passion in country music. Inspired by the greats of yesteryear like Travis Tritt and Alan Jackson as well as modern country influences like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown, and Florida Georgia Line, Matt combines his inspiration to create a refreshing new country-rock sound unlike anything in the mainstream right now. Matt Bennett crafted a stunner of an album titled “Hi Matt” for his latest release. You can trust in high volumes for this entire record, classically rooted country vibes pour through. Organic and honest, gritty yet blissfully melodic, and all the while these heartfelt and compelling scenes and thoughts fill the room around you. “I Know A Guy” is an absolute highlight, a beautiful song with a certain kind of brightness but a level of relatable emotion at its core. The story-telling and Matt’s arrangement all unite well with the quiet passion in the delivery. The concept is memorable, it’s a boy meets girl and a quirky journey of cat and mouse. It feels fresh, and these are just a few of the qualities Matt Bennet offers through the album as a whole. “I Know A Guy” is refreshingly impressive and came from an artist well worth getting on-board with. Listen to the full album here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Matt Bennet! Your latest release “I Know A Guy” is definitively lively, with such an eclectic, yet modern take on production. How did you intend to connect with your listeners with this particular track? Thank y’all so much. “I Know A Guy” is a fun introduction to my music. I hope that puts a smile on the face of those that listen. I’ve always said in country music there are 3 types of songs you have to have 1. Love Songs 2. Heartbreak Songs 3. Upbeat songs. It’s in the upbeat songs that I think you get to see an artist's personality. I have chosen to have some humor in my music to match my live show. I love to make people smile and connect with a funny story. We love the storyline throughout “I Know A Guy”! What inspired this song? It’s really a song that just fits my personality. It’s a song about a guy trying to pick up a girl and instead of using a sleazy pickup line or offering to buy a drink, which has become over-used lately in my opinion, he just starts telling the girl about a “friend” that just so happens to be the narrator himself. This is the kind of thing I would do and it presents it in a fun way with a very memorable guitar intro. What have been the main changes you’ve noticed in the music industry within the time you’ve been making music? When I first started writing songs in college country music was transitioning into accepting “bro-country”. I’m really not a fan of that term. To me, it is “southern pop” the difference being I don’t see it negatively. I see it as its own creation. The country has always been about telling stories. To me, Pop has an escapism nature to it. This new genre takes some of both. Some do it really well and some don’t like anything else. I think it’s natural with the state of recording. Country Music had to make a decision on new technology. I think on this album we embraced some new concepts, but also told the stories I wanted to tell and used real instruments on every track including fiddle and steel guitar. I think the country is changing again to utilize Pop sounds to elevate a track and not be the only thing on the track. What would you say is the most useful piece of criticism you’ve received thus far within your career? Do you typically take criticism to your advantage? I definitely try to grow with criticism. Like most artist some of my early songs I do not like. 2 things have really shaped me as an artist. I was once asked, “why are you trying to out-cool the cool kids?” My live shows are full of fun fan interaction and laughter. This made it counterintuitive for me to try to act like this super cool “badass” persona. Letting my personality shine in my music has opened so many doors. The second this was “who are you writing songs for critics, the masses, yourself”. My answer has been a bit of all 3. I have to write songs I like first and foremost. Also, I want to tell stories that connect with people. I also need to take what critics tell me and use better words, paint better pictures, etc this has made me a much better, deeper thinker. It was a treat being able to showcase “I Know A Guy” on BuzzMusic! We can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us as listeners! What’s the next goal for you artistically within the music world, now that you’ve released your album? Play songs!!! I love to travel and see new places and connect with new people. I have played over 1,000 cover band shows over the last few years and I titled the album “Hi Matt” as a reintroduction to the world as an artist. I want to take the album we have created and put on one of the most fun shows you will ever see. I have had the pleasure of opening for some amazing artists like Tim McGraw, Midland, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Lauren Alaina, Lanco, Just to name a few and it is something I love to do. Many times the people in the crowd haven’t heard of me and being able to switch that into them singing along and adding me on social media is just an absolute thrill. It’s not always easy being unknown, but I love the challenge and I know I’m going to have a blast and it bleeds into the crowd. #BuzzMusic

Through a tragic loss of his son Maxx one year ago, Scott Howard's dream is to raise awareness of human ascension. He has created his album, "Ascended Man" in hopes of “helping the earth and all inhabitant awaken to their true potential”. He channels his experiences to speak on his hope, inspiration, and belief in the human spirit. Howard’s dream is to perform in worldwide ambiances like; the Wall of China, Angkor Wat, Tianmen Mountain, Tibet, India, and the Giza Pyramids. Tuned to 432 Hz, Scott uses the same frequency of the world's most recognized composers including; Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. Howard's distinctive style draws on rock, contemporary and pop influences to produce a smooth harmonious ballet. “Come With Me” is a spiritual journey for listeners to transcend in their minds and souls. The soulful vibes and catchy chorus, “so come with me and let me be the one, to open your dreams to the fantasy”. Not only is this works musically but always visually appealing as the artist incorporates various landscapes to soothe and calm the senses. Scott reminds us that love is a supreme power that knows no bounds. This is a powerful message that we can all resonate with! Listen to "Come With Me" here. Hi Scott, thank you for sharing your truths about ascension in your newest album Ascended Man. Can you tell us when you first reach ascension and understood a new spiritual experience? I truly believe that we are all on individual journeys, but the path that connects us all is paved with both great highs and great lows which teach us to be better, to grow, to ascend. For me, it took looking at myself through another lens, a different perspective - to better understand the world around me and the changes that were taking place within. Four years ago I purchased a Nikon P900 and began taking photographs of anything and everything - trees, people, the sky. I was searching for answers through the lens of my camera. The search became part of the photographic process for me and I began playing with filters, graphics, and through these developments, a woman with a crown appeared in the photo. It was a strange experience - I was excited, scared, wondered what else was behind the various levels of light and shadow in the world around me. That was really the beginning of my ascension, my wake-up call to the ‘other’ things we take for granted. My music reflects this change in my frequency journey of tapping into other realms and awakening which occurs daily.  My music can really fit into several categories - for the everyday listener it may be described as rock, but for the seekers, it is truly ‘Source Music’ performed at 432 Hz. which will help awaken the listener and raise the frequency of all beings. We appreciate that you have suffered an imaginable lost and through this experience have been able to create not only soulful music but lyrics that speak to human awakening. What was the hardest thing about producing this album and how did you undercome it? My music reflects my life experiences which include both pain and loss, but most importantly LOVE. Throughout life, we all have doubts about the important decisions we make: the way we raise our children, the way we interact with family members, major career moves, etc. With technology, there has been ever-increasing momentum throughout the industry and even the communication methodologies of basic interaction. The world today is far different from the world I grew up in.  When my son passed away and I began searching for answers in my great devastation, I sat in my studio, in utter despair, and put all of the emotions I had into writing music and lyrics for Ascended Man. In those songs are my true love, my fear, my pain - literally my ascension, my awakening, is embedded into the frequency of those songs.   My next album, “The Language of Clouds” holds the next wave of my journey and brought me out of the life-stopping despair and into the seat of love. You are known for tuning your guitar to 432 Hz, can you explain why this is important to you? In order to discuss the importance of 432 Hz, we must discuss science. The resonating frequency of the natural earth before any outside electronic introductions is 7.8 Hz.  432 Hz is the harmonic frequency of 7.8 Hz (the wave resounds the same but is amplified to an exponentially equal frequency that can be heard and physically felt.) While the frequency of the world we live in has increased so greatly due to manufactured electronic introductions (wifi, cell phone towers 4G/5G) we have found that humans are resonating at frequencies unnatural to their organic development. With my music, I am attempting to bring man back to his original and natural state of peace and beauty. Some have called 432 Hz the frequency of love, or the frequency of God, but whatever you call it - listening to my music at 432 Hz is scientifically proven to heal. How do you see your music evolving in the coming years? My music evolves like my own DNA. I believe that as I learn more truths in my reality, my music will reflect my own growth and ascension.  While my music can resonate with any positive interaction, my goal is to encourage deep personal growth and the awakening within my fans.  I think if you start your journey with ASCENDED MAN,  the next album will continue to usher you into your journey of truth. Given that your dream is to have your “source music” heard in magical realms, how do you plan to make this dream come true? As music is heard throughout the world, my dreams begin to manifest. If you learn to pray right…using the right words….you manifest.   I believe, if my dream is to play Giza, Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, the Mayan pyramids, our own Sedona, Red Rock.  Serpent Mound ... if this is my dream…it is also my reality… when I do play in these wonderful places in 432Hz, it will reverberate throughout the world. What's next for you? I will be in Billboard Magazine’s November issue while three of my songs are currently played on radio stations throughout the country like KTHX Reno, NV, and WFIV Farragut, KY. I am working on the next album “The Language of Clouds” that will be an artistic project combining music, visuals, and photography. Fans will be able to connect with us from the comfort of their homes with the Ascended Man Concert in 432 Hz that will stream on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Live. There are a lot of deeply manifested works in the pipeline that I am excited to share with my fans, for whom I have the deepest respect. Thank you for joining me on this Ascended Journey, and look out for our website updates in the next few weeks where you can become a registered Ascended Fan and have first access to our events, streaming, and particularly our Ascension merchandise which will feature products that no other artist has offered to their fans before. facebook.com/ScottHowardmus instagram.com/scotthowardmusic scotthowardmusic.com #BuzzMusic

Sydney Jaffe has a definite balance present within her life as an artist. Currently finishing her education, Sydney combines her ultimate desire to succeed academically with her passion to develop artistically. As a prominent pop singer, she curates her sounds to make listeners feel sensational and jubilant, all while spreading an impactful message. And really, what message is more impactful than the experiences of someone's life? Sydney shares this intimate side to herself with the pop community and excels at creating quality lyricism and vocal performance. Sydney is going through one of the most influential stages in her life and shares her thoughts and feelings with her listening base. This very quality to Sydney is what makes her sound spirited and amicable. Her most recent release,"Collection", will captivate your senses and have you feeling sultry and smooth. The melody in "Collection" is completely sedative. Sydney is poised and whimsical with her lyrical outflow, which allows for that magical sounding pop rhythm. Her voice flutters throughout her vocal execution, and the dynamics present within that exact execution throughout the track are stunning. Sydney is able to show her powerful side, her angelic side, and her tenacious side all in one during the song. Picking the underlying melody of the track is crucial for artists -- it is what can either complement their vocals or override them. In Sydney's case, "Collection" was created methodically, and her sounding blends perfectly with the underlying beat. You can feel how resolute Sydney is within "Collection", and how inspiration pours off of her without effort. Sydney Jaffee is undoubtedly a determined pop artist, wanting to make an impact on her listeners through and through with her artistic creations. Sydney successfully did just this with "Collection", and we know she'll do it again with her next release! Check out "Collection" by Sydney Jaffe here #BuzzMusic

You own an amazing studio, can you tell us more about how you got started? I started singing on stage since I was 3 yrs old. My first ever performance was at my church, and I still remember to this day being up there singing, how it felt, and how (even then) I knew music was going to be my life.  I sang regularly for many high profile events locally growing up, attended a prestigious performing arts high school (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), won the best vocalist in the state, and moved to NYC the day I turned 18 to attend a performing arts college and audition for Broadway. Less than a year later I found myself as the lead role in the European tour of the Broadway musical "Fame". Everything really started snowballing for me after that. You have rolled out a new 8 week digital vocal course, can you share more about it? The key to building a beautiful, unique, powerful and healthy voice is to practice the right techniques every single day.  Most people spend so much energy worrying that they’re doing it wrong or that their voice will fail them on an important note that they actually create the tension that causes their voice to fail!  It’s a vicious and heart-breaking cycle!  By teaching thousands of students for well over a decade, I’ve come to learn that anyone can improve their voice when I teach them not only the physical basis of proper vocal production but also nurture and train the emotions that are so vital in the production of a consistently beautiful voice. You can’t succeed without both of those components, and they’re both right here in Sing Smarter Not Harder.  When you sign up, you’re not just getting 43 laser-focused multi-media lessons. You’re also getting mindset strategies that will alleviate that fear and let your voice relax into its power! If you follow these lessons and exercises daily for just 8 weeks, you’ll be amazed at the improvements you’ll hear and feel in your singing voice. What can we expect to learn by enrolling in the 8 week vocal course? I personally teach you 43 step-by-step multimedia lessons with extensively researched and practiced vocal exercises ordered and presented in a way guaranteed to help you build and nurture a powerful and healthy voice that gives you the confidence to boldly touch others’ hearts and lives with your gift. You will learn the proper singer's stance, the true secrets to space and support, vocal flexibility and agility, pitch correction and recognition and the list truly goes on and on. My “Sing Smarter, Not Harder” online course will unlock your true voice and make your goals achievable.  I know this because I have taught thousands of students, from all ranges of experience and ability, and I’ve seen the tears of joy as they’ve achieved their dreams. What have been the secrets to your success? One simple phrase: Underpromise and overdeliver every single time. It's really that simple. What are you most excited about for 2020? Well, I feel that 2019 was a big year of sowing for me.  Sowing into my business, into my personal life, into my health, into my son.  And as the year is coming to an end it looks like a lot of those areas where the sowing occurred seem to be coming to fruition in the near future.  God is so good and has truly blessed and multiplied my efforts into something beautiful. 2020, here I come!!! Where can we find more information on the studio or course if interested? If you want to work with www.tarasimonstudios.com  for private piano lessons, voice lessons, studio recording, songwriting or any other artistic development, contact our team today.  If you are interesed in the 8 week course, check out the 3 SECRETS to singing that nobody is talking about! #BuzzMusic

You have a fun new Christmas EP out! Can you tell us the inspiration behind it? My good friend and agent, Birdee Bow, called me and asked if I had any Christmas music as she had some placement opportunities. I told her I didn’t but could put something together which I did. I wrote that night my first original Christmas tune “Santa That Plays Guitar”. I also decided to record Jingle Bells and Let it, Snow. I got the songs done in about 2 days and as I am a studio owner, carving out the time wasn’t hard. Around the same time, another friend of mine that is a music supervisor emailed and asked me if I had any Christmas music. The response we got from the placement music supervisors was so positive, things like, I have a movie coming out next year that is all Christmas and I want every Christmas song in Stuckey’s Catalog and about 5 or 6 supervisors said, This guy needs to do a Christmas Album. So I started working on the numbers and deciding if I should do it. Did I have the time, money and proper connections to make it worth pursuing? Turns out I did and so I decided to move full speed ahead and I am so glad I did because so many people are really enjoying it! Besides “Santa That Plays Guitar”, “Let It Snow” and “Jingle Bells”, I also recorded “Oh Holy Night”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Go Tell It On The Mountain”. Who has been your biggest musical influence? Oh, this is so hard! It really isn’t fair to ask just one because it depends upon what task I am working on. So for example, as a producer, my most prominent influence might be Brendan O’Brien. But, as a jazz musician, it might be Trane or Miles. However, if you forced me to just pick one overall primary influence it would have to be “The Beatles”! Can you tell us about the new music you are currently working on? I am writing new music all the time and I also have a huge back catalog that needs to get recorded or in some cases just mixed. In addition, I have some amazing friends that have agreed to be part of my next musical project including Ron Saint Germain, Nate East, Julian Colbeck, Mark Hornsby, Ross Hogarth, and so many others. I am honestly not sure what songs will get released next but I know it will be an exciting adventure! If you had to name 2 of your top inspiration in songwriting, who would they be and why? Oh man, it just depends upon the moment. There is so much great music out there to fall in love with! Just last week I was listening to a playlist with bands I loved in the ’90s, all of whom, had an influence on me. It was bands like “The Judy Bats”, “Dada”, “The Rain Birds” “Gene Loves Jezebel”…Other days it might be Sound Garden and Nirvana. And yet others may be Van Morrison and Neal Dimond…But, from a writing standpoint, I would have to say, again if you forced me to pick only two. The Smiths and Peter Gabriel, or perhaps I might trade them out and go with U2 and Neil Finn. You have worked with some amazing artists. Do you have a dream collaboration? You bet! I could spend hours putting my dream team together, but recently I have really become a fan of Shawn Mendes. That track Senorita is just amazing and I am also a big fan of Taylor Swift. I love her attitude—every track just has so much personality and every record since Red just keeps getting better. I love Lady Gaga and would love to play guitar for her! I also think Keith Urban is top-notch and of course bands like Foo Fighters and U2 would be amazing to perform with. Then some of my jazz heroes like Marcus Miller and Robert Glasper would also be way cool. And of course, I would be in Heaven to work with Johnny Marr, Billy Idol or Duran Duran! twitter.com/Jstuckeymusic instagram.com/jstuckeymusic facebook.com/JoeyStuckeyMusic #BuzzMusic

Some of you may recognize her as Olivia Dope, a classically trained dancer who has also performed with highly accomplished artists such as; Shaggy, Mac Miller, and Chris Brown. Olivia is originally from Brooklyn. She is one talented artist with a multi-label title including; Fashion Designer, Dancer, Creative Director, Author, Rapper, DJ and mom to daughter, Ava. Olivia Dope is a sought-after DJ performing in NYC, Miami, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. NY Post has labeled her as “one of NYC’s female DJ’s to watch”. She has been approached by; UNICEF, Adidas, Jones Magazine, Jennifer Hudson, The Blonds, Essence Magazine, Puma, Janet Jackson, Lil’ Kim, The Russel Simmon’s RUSH Philanthropic Arts; InStyle Magazine, Justine Skye, Saweetie, Cardi B, HBO, Essence Festival and BET’s Black Girls Rock for her unique DJ-ing skills. Olivia’s goal with her music is to captivate her audiences to show them how to live in the moment, she calls this “LivDope”. “Mantra”, is the perfect morning, pick-me-up song with its blend of electro, solid piano keys and cool rap flow. Olivia Dope emphasizes positive messages of; “self-love”, “good vibes” and meditation. Telling audiences that you don’t need to worry as long as you believe “the rest is irrelevant”. What you put out into the world will manifest into something optimistic and virtuous. I love the message you express and how catchy the beat it. An easy song to put on for motivation at the gym. Thank you for your empowering lyrics and amazing jams, be sure to listen to "Mantra" here. Hi Olivia, welcome to BuzzMusic. You are an extremely multiverse female and a true inspiration. Can you tell us more what lead you into the DJ-ing world and move to becoming a rapper? Thank you so much! Honestly, just a genuine love & passion for music and playing with different sounds. I’ve been writing songs since I was 7 and DJing made the transition to producing much easier. We love your lyrics for their positive energy, what made you so dedicated to incorporating these messages into your songs? Are you using this as an example for anyone specific? That’s just who I am. Hip hop reflects lifestyle. Spreading positive energy and manifesting good vibes is what I’m about. You’ve successfully created a fusion of styles and made it your own. How does being a creative director help you produce your music? There’s so much amazing inspiration to pull from so I try my best to research and learn different facets of pop culture to make sure my sound is birth from a unique yet familiar place (if that makes sense). Has performing with artists like Shaggy, Ciara, and Chris Brown influences her musical and lyrical style? Why and why not? Absolutely! I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to work with some amazing, award-winning talents like Ciara, Chris and Shaggy who make sure their music is fun yet relatable. It’s important that your fans feel where you’re creating from is a genuine place. Thank you for being with us. Given that you are often being approached by many well-known musicians and magazines where do you think your career will take you? Thank you for having me. I’d predict that being approached by many well-known musicians and magazines means I’m going straight to the top! But I’m enjoying the journey right now so wherever it takes me is a blessing. instagram.com/oliviadope facebook.com/OliviaDope twitter.com/djoliviadope #BuzzMusic

Joseph Glover who goes by the stage name King Johsef is a chosen individual born overseas and a native to the D.C area with his roots being in the south. This local artist and barber released his latest single titled “The Lofi Vibes” and you’re bound to feel instantly relaxed by how smooth-sailing and comforting this song is. This record makes you feel calm and collected. The number of peaceful vibes you feel in this track is what’s so calming. King Johsef’s voice is just highly soothing that it moves you into different dimensions. "The Lofi Vibes" is the perfect single to chill and study to, lie down and relax to, or even doing daily activities where you want to hear soft melodies and a cooling aesthetic. King Johsef is making Lofi music reach a level of respect it deserves due to how this was easily digestible for me as a listener. What I love most about “ The Lofi Vibes” was how detailed it was in production, lyricism, and arrangement. King Johsef knew how to fabricate an amazing single that can fit into its own playlist for people who needs a detox from their daily stress. Listen to "The Lofi Vibes" here. Hey King Johsef, Welcome to BuzzMusic! How has the journey been for you so far as an artist? What are some of the challenges you may stumble upon? It's been fun I must say, it's also been challenging, enlightening, frustrating but mostly exciting. Some of the challenges I stumbled upon were writer's block, which is one of the reasons I don't write most of my material, not having a marketing team, and time management. What’s the major theme you were going for when making “ The Lofi Vibes”? The major theme I was going for when I made "The Lofi Vibes" was to vent, talk some smoothe shit and step outside the box and experiment with my sound. Mostly wanted to give the people something soulful and real to vibe to. Talk to us about your songwriting approach to this song. What ultimately inspired this record? My songwriting approach to this song was purely organic because I didn't write it! The things that inspired this record were the beat, my real feelings, my artistry, and good cannabis lol. Were there any arrangements you were aiming for when making “The Lofi Vibes”? Yes, there are arrangements that came naturally that I tried and I feel I executed. What’s next for you King Johsef? More marketing for my new and old music, a couple more singles, my third project, another video soon, all of the above and more is next for King Johsef. instagram.com/Lifted_Gifted_Barber #BuzzMusic