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Making his debut in 2013, Michael “Intellect” Dowd is a talented hip-hop artist, songwriter, actor, and US military soldier from Pensacola, FL. Shortly after his debut, Intellect decided to release music that was only a raw and unapologetic representation of himself. “Soul Electric” is another hip-hop smash from Intellect, fusing high energy, multi-layered beats, with a heavy bass-line and a quickly confident, easy-going subject matter and performance. It’s is an easy anthem for contemporary hip hop fans. Intellect and E. Smitty drive with a simple lust for life including catchy hooks, laid-back concepts, professionalism, and style. This release is far from the exception and offers yet another track that further cements Intellect’s sound and approach as an artist. The lyrics are raw and Intellect and E. Smitty truly layout their individual journeys and experiences. “Soul Electric” not only showcases Intellect’s skill as a rapper and lyricist, but he gives us high energy and catchy delivery to each hook that will have any listener shouting along with him. The multi-talented artist shows his versatility through this release. “Soul Electric” is a song that connects a little more strongly with every few moments that pass by, and with each new revisit. That intensity and swagger drive things along in an appealing way, reminding you there’s a musical connection at the heart of Intellect’s work and his reasons for making pure bangers. Listen to “Soul Electric” here and read more with Intellect below! Welcome to the BuzzMusic community! Congratulations on the success of your track “Soul Electric”. How did the overall creation process go for this song? This song was an opportunity presented by Sound Alive Records to expand my overall sound.  I write my best music when I travel, there is just something about being on a plane that calms the soul for me to write my best work. Once I received the beat from E. Smitty I was able to immediately speak on my journey of becoming a hip hop innovator, it all starts with the community I come from. We're so excited to be featuring your track “Soul Electric”. Where do you find your inspiration to curate tracks with such originality? I have an amazing work family, so I never enter a project all alone,I have an amazing team in front of me and behind me. The songwriting has always been a gift of mine which I honed in on over the past few years but I am proud to say that it takes a village to curate some of the amazing tracks I have written with  DJ CFC, Brian Leotaud, Nico Laget, E. Smitty and Kyle "Kay Flow" Watkins. I have studied hip hop and I have an idea of the formula that makes an addictive song. What would you say is the most impactful takeaway message from your music? Do you feel like you're able to connect with your listeners on that deeper level? Yes, in fact, my upcoming album called "Depth" is meant to connect at a deeper level with new and existing fans. I feel its time to open up more for people to explore what makes me Intellect. I want fans to understand the message I am voicing to explore the deep connection with my military brethren. How would you describe the music scene for your particular genre in your hometown? Do you believe that you can fully develop your sound in your current city? I am from Pensacola, Fl and while there is some great music there I connected more with my second home which is New York. So my connection to the people and the city draws me into a more 3-dimensional state within hip hop. I reside in the Washington DC Metro area and I am looking to connect with various artists as if I were in NYC. DC is filled with a variety of musical talents and my overall sound is jazzy, raw, lo-fi-hip hop. Thank you so much for talking with us! Is there anything exciting happening for you within the next few months?! Any upcoming shows you can share with the BuzzMusic community? Thank you for having me as a guest, so I have a pending show in Washington, DC at The Velvet Lounge on October 30th at 9 pm, I hope you can come by and hear my skills. I definitely want to perform at another show in New York so to find out more visit my website at www.therealintellect.com. I just finished filming a movie called CHAAW in Philadelphia with the amazing and talented director Eric Orr, I appreciate him selecting me for the role I played alongside hip hop legends Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie. twitter.com/intellectmusic1 instagram.com/intellectmusic1 facebook.com/Intellectmusic1 #BuzzMusic

Geno Pacino likes to stand out. He's done so his whole life. Luckily, entertaining always came naturally for him, as well as his way with words. And growing up in Chicago, Geno went through all the struggles of living in a tough inner-city neighborhood. Nowadays, Geno Pacino uses his talents in rap music and experiences in life to offer a unique perspective to his audience. So today, we here at BuzzMusic are going to be checking out 'Bet Yo Life' from Geno Pacino's album "Any Given Sunday" to see what kind of musical treasures we can discover! 'Bet Yo Life' is a rap ballad about success and what's yet to come for Geno. You may notice right off the bat that this track samples the chorus from The Who classic "You Better You Bet". The catchy tune sets up Geno as he lays out two tight verses, where he focuses on his future while breaking down societal problems and the people he's up against. Geno's determination and delivery will have you feeling untouchable. It's all so smooth and the rhymes are so on point. He then manages to blend his lyrics in and out of "You Better You Bet" flawlessly. It's clear Geno has got the skill to create solid hits. You've got to check out this track and see how much talent Geno Pacino has to offer! You can listen to the full song here. Hey Geno! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're so happy to feature your song "Bet Yo Life". Can you tell us more about the writing process behind this song? The writing process was relatively simple which makes the success of the song so surprising I was in the studio working on my project Any Given Sunday with my homie Kryss and he played the beat for me and said I know you have gone like this. Immediately when I heard I said " That rapid-fire flow is what they desire for " like I said at the beginning of the song and I said you ready to record. The lyrics just came to me. This was probably the easiest song for me to write. I actually didn't write I just came with the verses everything about this just felt right. How did you end up choosing to sample "You Better You Bet" by The Who in this song? I didn't my homie Kryss from Knot Them Entertainment made the beat. It was just an idea at first and when he played it I just went crazy. What's was the biggest obstacle you had when starting your career in the music industry? Just getting started in general music is oversaturated now. It's more artist than it is fans honestly. I was having a hard time struggling between working jobs and my experiences in the streets and didn't really know what my next move was. On top of that, I have a kid that I'm solely responsible for so life wasn't the easiest I couldn't really see myself starting on the music path. And then I went to an event where people heard me in a cipher and the amount of support & love I got was amazing. I was literally getting invited to tons of studio's and people wanted to feature and work with me and things grew from there. It started in one night. As you're someone who's proud to be different and stand out, who else do you feel like sticks out in today's music scene? My crew, first and foremost I run with a clique called the circle that includes myself ChiseUp, Oplus the Prince, Ante Up, King Chaz, Tre Exel & Big Mel. I like the whole TDE crew Kendrick Lamar is one of the greats Ab-Soul & Jay Rock are really slept on. Da Baby is nice to me J Cole, Travis Scott it's a lot of people who I think are making new waves in music I can't even name everybody I like it's too many to name I'm really a fan of music. It was great having you Geno! What's next for you? Any upcoming projects or shows? Yeah, I got a show coming up with Sofar Sounds & I'm about to work on a new project with my homie Dre that's gone be major. Most Importantly my new album Pacino Season is available now on available on all streaming platforms. Besides that, I'm just trying to do bigger shows and be on platforms that can legit increase my visibility. facebook.com/geno.green instagram.com/Pain707/ twitter.com/ IAMGenoGreen #BuzzMusic

Welcome to the BuzzMusic platform! Congratulations on both the release of "Cabin Fever" along with its music video! Can you tell our readers how the overall production of the music video went? Looking back, is there anything you wish you could've done differently? We filmed our first music video 'Faith in The Nation' ourselves, and as we wanted a low-budget B-movie aesthetic we decided the DIY approach could work again. Our singer’s brother, Louis, has the skills and access to some cool equipment so he took on the role of cameraman. We planned out the shoot ourselves, filming it at a variety of locations. For the driving scenes, we tied the camera to Louis' hands and dangled him out of the car to get side-on driving shots, and out of the rear of another car to get the front-on shots. We don’t really have any regrets - we had fun running around the streets pretending to be cops, and overall we’re really happy with how it turned out. We did have to cut out some of the funniest clips, to fit the song duration and also because they didn’t make sense without context. Some of the funnier clips might surface though, at some point. We loved the cinematic qualities of the music video, it had us laughing pretty hard! What was the overall concept you wanted to capture? We've been looking for an opportunity to film a 70s B Movie style cop show for a while now and this gave us an excuse. The original concept for ‘Cabin Fever’ was based around the obvious metaphor of being stuck in a room, with the lead character drawing conspiracies on the walls and generally being a bit weird. With a few mental gymnastics we extended the idea to be about a buddy-cop detective duo conducting an investigation to find their perp, while he committed crimes and taunted them from the safety of his “abandoned cabin” base. The two detectives, Stephanos Kotopoulos & Stavros Souvlaki (as played by Stephanos & George) must put their limited crime-solving skills to the test as they traverse the mean streets, following clues, interrogating mechanics, barmaids, and blasts from the past (cameo appearance incoming) on their quest to find criminal-mastermind Terry Tremors (as played by Joel). It features show-stopping performances from a number of friends and family, including Joel's dog. We know you've been releasing music together since 2017 but how did SWEARS officially come to fruition? We've known each other for years via various bands on the same scene. George and Stephanos come as a duo on accounts of the whole 'blood bond' thing and knew Joel from his time fronting other bands. Tom, our bassist, joined the party later. Weird fact - Joel lived away for a while and one of the things that convinced him to come back "home" was that he heard the Louca bros’ then-band, loved it and thought it'd mean there was a scene here for his kind of music. We’d had a bit of experience playing together doing one-off gigs and the occasional onstage jam, and eventually the stars aligned, we wrote a couple of songs together and all ended up in a band. Romantic - right? We’re really happy to be featuring your song “Cabin Fever”. It’s very catchy, but also incorporates an integral message within. Can you explain to our readers the truth that is embedded within the track? ‘Cabin Fever’ about the feeling of being trapped (be it in a situation, a self-destructive routine, a relationship, a body, a job, a town etc), the desire to break out, and the suspicion that things will only get worse. We’re all super-positive guys, as you can tell. Thank you so much for talking with us! What kind of goals have you made for yourself artisically? Where do you believe you and your music will be in the next year? We’ve released a few stand-alone singles now, and the next natural step is to release an EP, which we hope to have out early next year. We played a few festivals this summer, but we’d like to get on even more next year (hint* hint* any millionaire promoters reading). We’re all in it for the adventure and the experience, so touring and traveling is a major focus. Then after that, we take over the world. Obviously. facebook.com/swearsbanduk instagram.com/swearsband twitter.com/SWEARSband soundcloud.com/swearsband #BuzzMusic

La'Ron Hines is the absolute package as an artist! He can sing, dance, and takes pride in his acting career! We're blown away with his artistic abilities, and he showcases them incredibly effortlessly. La'Ron is vivacious in the most fitting capacity, and his sound completely embodies an amicable presence. Hinting at elements of R&B, Hip/Hop and even some flirtations of Soul, La'Ron creates music that is a blend of harmonies--this blend is portrayed in both the vocalism, lyricism, and overall production of most tracks. We can guarantee you'll feel rejuvenated with the soundings of La'Ron, especially in his latest track "LIT"! "LIT" first takes you on a journey with its atmospheric melodies. Soon, listeners are introduced to the fast-paced vocalism of La'Ron Hines, where he showcases a variety of his vocal ranges. We have to admit that La'Ron's voice is the kind that just melts within you. As an R&B/Hip-Hop artist, La'Ron perfectly captures the very fine sound of what old-school R&B sounds like. However, we have to stress that "LIT" isn't that old-school R&B track you may be thinking of because even though La'Ron incorporates these elements, he slyly adds a more modern production style to the vocal delivery. One huge aspect we caught onto pretty fast with "LIT" is the comical lyricism, where La'Ron adds in a few verses you can't help but find such irony in! Those are the types of verses in tracks that will have you thinking "damn" right after you hear it. We have to say that we're impressed with the fun and flowing stylings of La'Ron Hines, and we know this won't be the last we hear of his music! Give a listen to "LIT" here Hello La'Ron! Thanks for showcasing your latest track "LIT" here on BuzzMusic! Let's jump right into your track, and the possible challenges you faced during the curation stage? Get the right sound for the track was probably the hardest. Because there are certain words that I had to say differently or change up simply because it didn’t flow well. And I wanted it to be a very catchy song You've got such a wide range of talents! Between dancing, singing, and acting, what would you say you have a stronger passion for? I’d definitely have to say it’s a tie between Acting and singing. Both have been very crucial to my life ever since I was little. Both keep me pretty busy as well. "LIT" created such an entertaining atmosphere for us as listeners! How did you initially believe your listeners would feel when listening to the track? What was the intended emotions? I want Lit to be a song that people listen to when they’re at a party or just trying to have a good time. We've heard about your other recent release "Talk to Ya"! Between the two songs, which track do you believe holds an integral message for listeners? I’d have to say Lit mainly because Talk to Ya was more of a love song and Lit is a song where I want people to feel good and party when they hear it. Thank you for taking the time to allow the BuzzMusic community to understand you better as an artist! Any parting words for the readers?-I want to thank you all for giving me an opportunity to speak with you all. Make sure all the readers go stream Lit!! www.facebook.com/laronhinesofficial #BuzzMusic

Hey Chace! Your latest single "BadMon Nite" is incredibly electrifying and fast-paced! The energy that pours off from the song is incredible! How did the overall production of the track go?! Was it fairly easy to maintain this energy throughout the recording process? First, I received the track and had to vibe to it for a while then I realized that I needed a reggae type hook on the track that's when I got put in contact with a reggae artist who graciously did the hook on the song for me. Once the hook was recorded I took my time and carefully put the verses together over a short period of time I didn't want to rush the creative process. Then when I was satisfied with the verses I went to the studio to record the verses to the song and luckily it came out pretty good. "BadMon Nite" encompasses such vital elements. What was the main inspiration behind the track? The main inspiration behind the track was to make something grown and sexy to make you feel good mainly for the club scene that would get people to the dance floor but at the same time could be played in many other settings. There is nothing like being out and a certain song comes on that makes everyone rush to the dance floor that's the feeling I hope that this song will give people when they hear it. Can you describe how the music scene in Chicago is aiding in your development as an artist? The Chicago music scene is aiding me by seeing so many artists from Chicago getting opportunities to get out there in a major way through being signed to a label or independently it is a beautiful thing to see and there is still so much unknown talent in Chicago that hopefully will be discovered and introduced to the world. We've heard that your video for your latest single is set to premiere in the next upcoming months! That's incredibly exciting! How did the recording process for the video go? The video has not been recorded as of yet but it will be completed by the end of this month which is October. Thanks for coming to BuzzMusic to talk about "BadMon Nite" and yourself as an artist! What's the next big thing for you artistically? The next thing for me artistically is to just continue to make and release new material put it out there to the world with the hopes that it will catch on. Hopefully, that will happen for me and I can get to the ghostwriting phase which is my main goal at this point. Lastly, I want to thank you BuzzMusic for giving me the opportunity to be presented on your platform and it's greatly appreciated I wish you much success. @chace2879 #BuzzMusic

Power duo Hooked Like Helen consists of husband and wife Jon and Nikki Stipp. The two bring together their aspirations, passion, and love for music, and create an undeniably loveable sound. We were hooked on the duo the moment we listened to their music, as we knew the prominent affection and dedication were genuine elements to their music. Hooked Like Helen has seen their music presented on a variety of television shows, as well as a huge listening base! We're hypnotized by their connection and ultimately inspired by their sound in their latest track "Liar"! We urge our listeners to check out Hooked Like Helen's "Liar". The track is incredibly atmospheric and presents genuine tranquility for listeners. The name of the track gives away the plot of the track, outlining Hooked Like Helen's pain in regards to an important figure in their life who turned out to be someone they didn't know. "Liar" incorporates vocal dramatics, along with an even more dramatic production style, which both aid in creating such climatic and expressive elements throughout the song. We love songs that can tell a complete and fulfilling story. A story that is easily followable on the listeners' end, and a story that holds a captivating and prominent message. Hooked Like Helen doesn't disappoint on this end, or any end for that matter. The vigor and passion present in the track are undoubtedly fierce, which further supports that sensational experience for us as listeners. Adding on a powerful vocal presence from Nikki's end, and the entrancing musical contributions from Jon's end, the two can blend beautifully together to present the integrity of "Liar". We're incredibly excited to see what their passion leads to next musically! Listen to "Liar" here, and catch the duo's interview below! Welcome to BuzzMusic Hooked Like Helen! Congratulations on all of the attention your track "Liar" has received! Are you able to share with our readers your personal experience in regard to the creation of this particular track? Where did the inspiration for the lyricism stem from? Hi BuzzMusic, thank you so much for featuring us! 'Liar' is definitely a super personal song for us, and it has had a long and crazy journey so far! We first wrote the tune a few years ago and tracked it in our home studio with a fairly stripped down piano, vocal, and string arrangement. Lyrically it was inspired by a dark time in Nikki's past, when she was very young and involved in an abusive relationship. She wrote 'Liar' as a sort of cathartic part of the healing process, from the perspective of having survived and thrived. What's cool for us is that the message of the song, of overcoming a rough life situation, rising up and beating the odds, has become more and more of a true story in the chapters of our lives since we first wrote it! "Liar" had an undeniable theatrical presence, with stunning vocals! Does this element to your music come naturally, or is it specifically curated to match the intended ambiance of your sound? We tend to be fairly grandiose in our songwriting in general: lots of chord changes, intricate bass, layers of harmonies, etc. - its just our natural flow. But 'Liar' definitely got taken to a new level of epic haha. When the song became involved with the High Strung Free Dance film, we had the amazing privilege of adding bass, a studio drummer, and additional vocals to the song during a session at Studio City Sound in L.A.  Then the film's composer came in and added live orchestral elements to the final chorus. It was such a trip and so very, very cool to get to hear our song taken to new heights by such amazing musicians! Being a husband-and-wife duo, are there any prominent challenges you two face musically more than that of other duo bands? Do you believe having such an intimate connection aids in the development of Hooked Like Helen's music? Sometimes we get a little too intense, a little too in-our-heads, because there are no boundaries for us. Life is art, Hooked Like Helen is who we are 24/7 and there are times when we just need to take a step back and breathe. Balance is key, and we have to be mindful to take breaks from the music and the craziness of all the behind-the-scenes stuff that goes along with it, and just be a married couple...two humans for a minute! That being said, being so close to each other definitely has the benefit of there being 100% honesty when it comes to our musical choices. There's no compromising or sugar coating. If one of us does something that sucks, it will get called out and fixed haha. Your sound is incredibly harmonic, not to mention entrancing from a listeners' standpoint. How long does it take you two to create the powerful sound that is Hooked Like Helen? Well, first of all, thank you!! This varies a lot from song-to-song. The actual writing of the songs tends to be a fairly quick process, a day or two to get the structure laid out. Then it becomes about the production, the arrangement, the parts, the harmonies and that can fall together quickly or it can be a bit of a process. Nikki experiences chromesthesia (when sounds invoke an involuntary experiencing of visuals and colors) and it plays a big part in the creative process for her. When we write a song, it immediately has a visual pattern and color scheme in Nikki's head, and she uses that as a template for the production and arrangement choices. If a certain synth sound starts to change the color of the song, that means the vibe is starting to stray and we find a different one. Sort of weird, (really weird probably haha) but the more we've embraced this weirdness, the more satisfied we've become with our body of work! Thank you for coming on BuzzMusic to feature "Liar", and to answer some of our questions! What's the next big move for you two? Well, we're here in NYC for a debut screening of High Strung Free Dance tonight, then we'll be headed straight to L.A. for the red carpet premiere on the 10th! The movie drops on the 11th along with the soundtrack which includes a total of 5 tracks that we either wrote or co-wrote for the film. We also have another music video for our song "Beautiful World" that will be premiering on the 18th - we made this vid in the woods behind our house and shot much of it with our iPhones using the Filmic Pro App. Kind of a departure from the hugeness of 'Liar' but we're super proud of how it turned out! We'll also be playing a show on Nov. 22nd at The Study in Hollywood that we are VERY excited about! We've been so busy writing, recording and shooting videos, it has been a while since we've had a chance to get on stage and we can't wait! We'll have more info about it on our socials and website soon! Connect with Hooked Like Helen on social media: www.facebook.com/hookedlikehelen www.instagram.com/hookedlikehelen #BuzzMusic

From singing at her grandfather's church in Anchorage, Alaska, to captivating audiences in Los Angeles, Lex is an R&B singer/songwriter with a diverse background and exciting new sound. Coming from Pacific Islander and African American roots, Lex brings something completely refreshing to the table. She combines intricate songwriting sentiments with infectious grooves and stunning beats. Inspired by legends like Beyonce, Rihanna, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, and Jennifer Lopez, it’s no wonder Lex can deliver confidence and a charming dose of nostalgia through the speakers. Her lyrics are clever and expressive, her look is enticing, and her voice is hypnotic. “Kick It” is a versatile track that features a smooth R&B aura, Lex’s soulful vocals, rhythmic verses, and a well-fitting melodic delivery. Whether she’s weaving through catchy verses or the addicting hook, Lex’s powerhouse vocals remain strong over top of the intricate soundscape. “Kick It” is a track all about love and desire and wanting to spend time with the person you love as much as possible. Lex’s songwriting ability will leave you singing along to every bar and “Kick It” features a hook that will guarantee a second listen. We welcome this budding songstress into the BuzzMusic Family with open arms and we can’t wait to see what she delivers next! Check out “Kick It” here and read more below in our exclusive interview with Lex! Welcome to BuzzMusic Lex! 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 for having me! I appreciate the kind words. Confidence is definitely something that has developed over time. My music has helped with that tremendously being able to express myself freely through my music from a genuine place whether it be influenced by something or someone else or my different personal experiences. I’m in a good space creatively and that’s what you can hear through my music and feel at a LIVE show. "Kick It" hit us to our very core with your vocal performance. Do you find it comes effortlessly to fill your voice with such passion? Thank you! With every song, I record my goal is to always fully emote whatever emotion/emotions that would tell the story best cause ultimately songs are like short stories & I wanna make sure people feel what I’m singing about. Even if I don’t hit the right note, it’s all about the feeling for me & how it would make others feel listening to it. As a song that presents itself as a heart-warming love song, was it emotional for you to write/record "Kick It"? “Kick It” was actually one of my favorite songs to record.. it’s about the brighter side of love & wanting to spend all your time with that special person so definitely feel-good vibes. Do you feel that your music is an accurate depiction of your life? Do you feel ultimately connected to your listeners through your music? Absolutely. I feel the most connected with my listeners through my music because my songs are about real-life experiences. Whether it be something I went through, someone around me, or an experience I witnessed. I get inspiration from any & everywhere when I create music so it’s definitely a peek into my actual life that my listeners get to know about. What are you currently working on? I’ll be releasing some singles soon and I’m currently working on a project now. An EP, I’ve just been nonstop recording to make sure it’s just right. Also, some visuals and a lot of cool stuff I’m excited about. Stay tuned! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us! What’s next for you artistically? Does your creativity manifest itself in other ways? My EP is on its way! It’ll be out very soon but in the meantime, I’ll have some singles my listeners can stream while I get it together & also some visuals they can get into. Also, live shows I’m looking forward to performing and connecting with my supporters. Most definitely, my creativity manifests itself in a lot of other areas too. Like in my style/fashion, in beauty cause I have a passion for makeup as well, in acting with the different roles I audition for.. I love to dance as well. I don’t think my creativity ever stops or turns off. It’s all gas, no breaks for me.

Dynamic duo The Bergamot is comprised of singer/songwriters and husband and wife Nathaniel Hoff and Jillian Speece. Breaking with a sound of rich harmony and lush guitars, The Bergamot creates music that blends the golden era 70's folk with 60's coastal rock. Their brand new album “Mayflies” is out now and available on all major streaming platforms! Before “Mayflies”, the duo’s exciting journey began with the release of their dreamy indie-rock hit “P.D.R.”. The song received praising reviews from critics around the world. The rhythmic attitude and chill rock vibe take the listener on a journey through the hypnotizing and mellow indie sound arrangements. “P.D.R.” has slight undertones of alternative rock through rhymic guitars and harmonic layers. I think “P.D.R.” can be interpreted differently depending on the listener's situation. The pummeling guitar, echoing vocals, surf-rock vibes and overall chemistry on “P.D.R.” is a brilliant indication of what’s to come on the rest of their album “Mayflies”. I highly recommend you check out this track and the whole album. Stay on the lookout for The Bergamot who will be heading out on tour in the near future! Check out “P.D.R.” here! Connect with The Bergamot on social media: Website Instagram Facebook #BuzzMusic

Kaydence is a gifted singer/songwriter, producer, actress, and model. She the epitome of an independent artist and his versatile creativity manifests itself in many ways. Kaydence began her passion for singing and performing in Jamaica. As she honed her craft, Kaydence found herself moving from the sunny skies of Jamaica to the bittersweet streets of Jamaica, NY. Kaydence began her journey as a performer when an encore earning P.A.L. rendition of Toni Braxton’s “How Could An Angel Break My Heart, committed Kaydence to the path she walks today. After a long road of musical and acting experience, Kaydence is gearing up to release her debut project. “Dreams” is a song that carefully walks the line between urban, R&B, and hip-hop, appealing with familiarity but also engaging the more thoughtful listener with a uniquely dreamlike ambiance, a clear level of character, and a poetic and emotional lyrical drive. Kaydence’s vocal style is mature, captivating, and charmingly raspy. There’s an accessible nature to the melody in “Dreams”, the rise up from the gentle verse to the uplifting hook, but with that, you get a notable level of personality and style that helps move the song away into its realm. Contrast is utilized effortlessly, in both the development of the instrumentation and in Kaydence’s own varied and passionate performance. The song is addictively enjoyable, seeming partly classic, nostalgic and trip-hop inspired, and a fresh and exciting alternative to the mainstream loops of today. Check out “Dreams” here and read more with Kaydence in our exclusive interview! Hey Kaydence! Welcome to BuzzMusic. We’re hypnotized by your voice! Have you had any professional training or having you honed your vocal style over time? I have always had my own vocal style, but over the years, I have dibble and dabbled in different things that have helped enhance, my craft. Life and nature is such a vibe and rhythm. Sometimes I surprise myself at all the things I’ve done playing around, which comes out to be great. Thanks to my amazing mentors along the way, I am still finding ways to recreate and fine-tune my craft. We’re really vibing with your new single! What does your track “Dreams” mean to you? What inspired this song? Dreams, wasn’t intended for a specific person or an intentional song. The melody intoxicated my spirit. The cadence took me back to a place familiar. It was a song of reflection. What we deem as perfection is an illusion of self. We sometimes dream to suit our wants, but often don’t fulfill our needs. The song “Dreams” was inspired by an experience we all go through. We experience love in a way that we don’t realize, will break us down, you can’t forget the pain, but the lesson was meant to open our eyes. I wanted this song to evoke conflicting emotions. Smoking mirrors on a high....but, when you fall it’s quick and the pain felt, feels endless.  To go back to what once broke us, would only cause us to lose ourselves. Waking up from that dream is the way we evolve on our journey. Who has had the biggest influence on your life musically thus far? I don’t want to take away from anyone. So many of my family members whether in one way or another has impacted my life on a musical level. Several people have really encouraged and cheered me on. My mother has always encouraged me to march the beat of my own drum. Both my grandmothers have always encouraged me to sing because I was destined for greatness. My aunts, uncles, and cousins are always telling me to keep pushing. My grandmother that has recently passed has taught me morals on a different plane and it has truly ignited my passion to sing and be heard. Can you describe the impact this particular individual has had in terms of your new song “Dreams”? Dreams, in our perspective, is our own interpretation of how we want to, and or view things. It’s supposed to represent life. We have no control over dreaming. We dream to know but we live to set the action to those dreams. We may not be in control of where we are heading and how the journey begins but we are in control of how it ends unless of course, it’s inevitable. My grandmother taught me that there is true meaning behind every dream and that everything isn’t what it seems. You’ve had such a strong love and passion for music at such a young age. How have you and your music grown since you first started writing versus now? Although I can’t fully pinpoint how I’ve evolved, I did take note of some things. Before, I wrote music solely based on one genre. I was afraid to take it there, with my thoughts, talents and true capabilities. Now, I write from so many levels, whether, spiritually, different perspectives on life, different genres. Anything can become a cadence to me. Hence why my name is Kaydence. Connect with Kaydence on social media: www.Instagram.com/About_dat_lyfe101 www.twitter.com/mskaydence #BuzzMusic

Michelle-Lee Harris is grounded in her faith and love for music. After discovering her passion at an early age, Michelle began singing at church and her talent did not go unnoticed. Thanks to the support of her mother and many others, she has pursued music ever since and she has definitely worked hard for it. Michelle has studied music at university, worked with numerous music groups, and has released her own music. We're ready for her to take the world by storm. Michelle's voice can brighten up any room. It's soulful, intimate, warm, and loving sound creates music that is uplifting and true. Once you hear it, you will be mesmerized. Her single "Used to Be" highlights her talent and proves she is ready. "Used to Be" has a classic, dreamy sound. It features Emcee N.I.C.E., who contrasts Michelle's soft, sultry voice by adding another layer with deeper tones. It's a great balance and really makes Michelle angelic spirit shine. This track's R&B/pop vibe is so polished and well done it's hard to believe. The beat's catchy too. Instrumentally everything comes together and leaves the track feeling pristine and clean. Michelle knows exactly what she's doing vocally and the lyrics complement that. It gives Michelle the chance to show her emotions throughout the song in a way that is so authentic. Her performance throughout "Used to Be" is just so on point, you have got to give it a listen! Listen to "Used to Be" here and keep scrolling to read our interview with Michelle-Lee Harris! Hi Michelle! Welcome to BuzzMusic! "Used to Be" is fire. Can you tell us more about the song? The process of this song was so crazy! Nice and I met for the first time at the Elevation Conference in Boston earlier in the year. We heard a song that had this Neo soul vibe that everyone was rocking out to. He asked me if I would be willing to collab to a vibe like that and I immediately said “Yes!” When the time came, I reached out to my producer Harry Wilson who lives for soulful beats like that and asked if he could send me some fire. He sent me 2 beats, and I wrote the hook for “Used To Be” to the 2nd beat. I sent Nice both beats as well as the rough I came up with and he immediately suggested that we use the hook on the 1st beat. BEST DECISION EVER! I love telling that story because it goes to show that original plans can change but the outcome is always for the better. What gave you the inspiration to produce a song like "Used to Be"? This song already had that “back in the day” vibe, so I just went with it! Everyone can go back to a memory when they were younger and the fun times they had. Walking to the corner store with some money your mom gave you, living at your old house, what your room looked like, etc. Although it’s nice to walk down “memory lane”, we have to keep growing and moving forward in life. Your love for music is so genuine. What kind of meaning does being a musician give you in life? Wow, first, I appreciate that acknowledgment. Thank you. Being a musician is a great responsibility that I don’t take lightly. Being a musician grants me the ability to control the listeners thoughts and emotions. You could have the best day in the world and if I play a song with a sad/depressing vibe and words that speak of sadness, your emotions will instantly connect to it and potentially have you on the verge of tears! On the contrary, you could be in a bad mood and have your feelings modify to peace and joy when a light, upbeat song is heard. With such control, I have chosen to create music that generates strong, truthful and confident emotions. There’s a message in every song I serve, letting the listener know who they are, they’re authority and the immeasurable worth they carry. I understand the power of words and keep that in mind when creating music so when you sing along, you’re singing life! How has your faith helped you to be a better musician? Man, It hasn’t just helped me, it’s the very reason I’m a musician! When I was younger I loved music but I NEVER wanted to be a face. I was more of a songwriter/ “singing in the background” type of person so please believe me when I say, me singing my music in front of people is ALL GOD’s IDEA lol. Honestly, I had been running from singing but my love for music was far too passionate to sweep under the rug. Once I surrendered my life and gift fully to God, He’s been using me more than I could ever imagine. A few years ago, if you would’ve told me that one of my songs would be For your Grammy consideration, “Record of the Year”,  “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song”, and  “Best Arrangement Instrument and Vocals”,  I would’ve laughed at you, but as I said, God always has a way of changing your original plans for His better plan. Connect with Michelle-Lee Harris on social media: www.twitter.com/mleemusik www.Instagram.com/Michelleleemusik www.Instagram.com/michelleleemusik #BuzzMusic