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Welcome to BuzzMusic Smittie Da Hippie! you're a highly versatile artist and creator. how have you developed your skills over time? I been producing for 20 years so I’ve had numerous teachers and mentors to help master my craft... as for my writing abilities, I would say that came from living and learning... everything else is just me doin what I gotta do. How would you describe your engineering method? what could be the most challenging aspect in catering to the likes of other artists when producing? My style of engineering is pretty versatile but still follows a format I was taught at the Art Institute by a very dope engineer. His name is Dan Cahill, August Alsina’s former engineer... I pretty much took what he taught me and applied to everything I already knew and it has nurtured my sound... And it takes the challenge out of recording any artist. All that’s left is to remember artist’s preferences when they record and we’re golden. Tell us about your upcoming project "Tales From Da Soufside". What can we expect from this? can you hint to us the sound of this record? This is a whole new sound for me production wise. I have little bit of everything on here... hip hop, reggaeton, etc. I put together some of the hottest underground artist in Atlanta for this one because I wanted to display the abundance of talent on my side of the city... the soufside doesn’t get much credit for creating Atlanta’s wave even though we’ve given the world producers like Jermaine Dupri and Mr. College Park, and we’ve given the world artist like 2 Chainz and Ludacris. The buzz I got with the moniker Been Frank is just a spark but with Tales From Da Soufside I wanna set da city on fire!!! We love your merch "GreenHouse Apparel" and your versatility as an artistic creator. What are some main differences in approaching the apparel business as opposed to the Music business? in what ways does the two go hand in hand for you? The design process definitely. With  approaching the music business you gotta treat it like a charity meaning u gotta give away a lot for your fans but in the apparel business that’s like the fans opportunity to give back to u!!! All u need is some dope designs that fit your brand and style of music and your fans will proudly become brand ambassadors for you. I try to keep my designs closely related to the theme of the project it’s associated with so when I’m out or when a fan of my music or merch is out in public and people see even a shirt, it sparks enough conversation that a person would want to at least check out the sound that goes with these psychedelic designs. We hear you are working on some upcoming music with some pretty hot underground artists. What can we expect from the next Smittie Da Hippie hit? Well we’re still picking the track list and deciding what the first single is gonna be but one thing we can expect is this project will be epic... Some of the artist themselves were surprised by the collaborations I put together for this one so yeah I got a really good feeling Dj Khaled gone have to slide over cause we definitely got another one!!! Stay updated with the latest on Smittie Da Hippie via his socials below! Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Composer and conductor Nadeem Majdalany takes contemporary Western classical music, and curates his own sense of instrumental music, creating his newest album "Phoenix of Atlantis". Nadeem's music will give listeners a sense of serenity, incorporating a mixture of sounds that can be relaxing, combative, lethargic and eccentric. With Nadeem's composures, you will undoubtedly be revealed to a type of ambiance you have never encountered. Nadeem starts off "Phoenix of Atlantis" with track "29.5 Days" which puts the listener into a soothing trance. The guitar riffs are piercing, yet absolutely alluring. Nadeem is able to create the type of environment that is filled with emotion and energy. The track goes on to unveil a series of instrumental sounds that pair well with the predominant use of guitar. All instrumental music has a certain type of element listeners look and feel for--Nadeem captured this exact feeling of robust alertness in his track, and intertwined a sense of tranquility. "29.5 Days" was the precise track you would want starting this instrumental album off, and Nadeem only continues to impress us as "Phoenix of Atlantis" goes on. Finally after the serene track "29.5 Days" we are introduced to "The World Tree". This track encompasses use of the harp, intertwined with predominant clarinet sounds. "The World Tree" definitely follows a more daunting and aggressive theme--the use of the trombone intensifies the melody, and will get your heart racing! We felt a complete mood switch from "29.5 Days" to this track, as we move from that more relaxed environment, to a robust and eccentric atmosphere in "The World Tree". "Churning of the Ocean of Milk" also integrates that mysterious and haunting harmony with its use of drum, but also encapsulates an angelic feel with the light use of harp and flute. We feel incredibly care-free with this track, and the emotions it is able to embody with the use of instruments. At some points throughout the Nadeem's creation, we receive flamboyant and sinister tunes--two types of tone you wouldn't expect to see blended with one another, but once they are, you'll wonder why they aren't more often! "Drinks at the Cat's Eye Nebula" presents a more sultry, jazz-like feel to the album. The melodies that have been unified in this song are absolutely perfect. The blend of trumpet, with forceful sounds from the trombone and saxophone is what gives the song that alluring feel. "Drinks at the Cat's Eye Nebula" definitely isn't the track to help calm you down, it's the track that will make you feel alive and awake! With the more fast-paced tone, we didn't feel as if we lacked any energy with Nadeem's curation. As we move on to the next track in the album, our hearts immediately fall in love when we hear the sweet and innocent sound of the piano. Yet, Nadeem doesn't allow much innocence into this song, as he intertwines playful piano notes with a more mature sound in "Seven Deadly Sins Suite". Being the longest track throughout the album, "Seven Deadly Sins Suite" takes you on a sixteen minute journey into an ambiguous and charming world. We're taken away by the various integrated sounds and melodies in this track, as it's extremely integrative with the best sounding notes on the piano. Nadeem's potent use of piano in "Seven Deadly Sins Suite" is what takes the listener on that next-level experience. We're receiving all sorts of atmospheres with this track off of Nadeem's album "Phoenix of Atlantis", which makes it the most dynamic track from the album, in our opinion. Yet, Nadeem's dynamic talent doesn't fall short with this composite, as the journey continues with his next track: "Phoenix of Atlantis". "Phoenix of Atlantis" makes beautiful use of the solo cello to curate that crisp and precise sound cello fans are quite accustomed to. "Phoenix of Atlantis" is both energetic at some intervals, yet melancholic at others. You will feel sorrow, pain, excitement and confusion with this track. And that's what we love the most--the fact that we weren't sure what to expect throughout the majority of "Phoenix of Atlantis". We love an instrumental track that is vague in its execution, keeping listeners on their toes with what types of sounds will be combined next. "1089" follows that same wave of ambiguity. "1089" is a track that makes interesting use of the xylophone, which added a more lively and entertaining element to the song. For the first time throughout the album, we receive faint vocals within this track, that give it a more eerie and memorable feel. "The Library of Morpheus" is another track off of Nadeem's album that majorly incorporates the piano. We practically fall in love with any composure that includes the use of piano. Piano lovers out there can agree that when the use of piano in instrumental tracks is executed well, it makes the sound amplify in all sorts of ways. Nadeem does exactly that with "The Library of Morpheus", and we couldn't be any more intrigued through his compelling and effective use of such a complex instrument. Nadeem's next track is something you need to prepare yourself for! Get ready to be besieged by Nadeem's "Habakrem", which makes use of daunting vocalism which will surely hit deep within any listener. "Habakrem" is definitively the most intriguing composite to Nadeem's "Phoenix of Atlantis". Vocalism includes opposite sides of the harmony spectrum, which is why the song is probably so momentous! The album continues to present "Eleven Fold Labyrinth", bringing us back to that earthy and serene feel. The type of sound you want to hear on a rainy day is Nadeem's "Eleven Fold Labyrinth", without a doubt. This is the type of composure that is short, but sweet. Although we wish we could have received more of this type of sound, Nadeem keeps us wanting more and more from his artistic capabilities. "Merlin's Ladder" finishes off Nadeem's album, setting that medieval-like atmosphere to the audience. We feel incredibly curious when giving a listen to this track, as the sounds continue to get more mysterious and enthralling. Maintaining soft tones near the beginning, and quickly going into a more hard-hitting execution, Nadeem knows how to contrast his composures with grace. Soon, we're introduced back into the violin, which sets the song up for that uncanny and remarkable sound we've now been accustomed to throughout "Phoenix of Atlantis". Nadeem's album wasn't one to disappoint, and if any of our BuzzMusic listeners are in need of a phenomenal instrumental soundtrack, "Phoenix of Atlantis" is the one album that needs your attention right away! Enter a surreal experience with the musical offerings of Nadeem here, and continue reading for our exclusive interview with artist Nadeem Majdalany! Hi Nadeem! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Please introduce yourself to our readers! Thank you Buzz Music for having me, I’m Nadeem Majdalany and I’m a composer and conductor here in Los Angeles. My journey through music started from a young age. I was composing and writing songs before fully being able to play the piano. I would take piano lessons and maybe about a few weeks in I started to receive vivid images while playing music. I wasn’t very good yet and didn’t know how to notate well however there I was sitting at the piano and writing giant oversized noteheads into my own handwritten staff paper. Most of my childhood compositions involved place for example: "the desert", "the beach" or "among the stars”. As a teen I fully committed myself to being a musician and wanted to experience everything music had to offer from rock n roll to jazz to avant garde music. I was accepted into the prestigious Berklee College of Music where I got to experience an even more in depth world. At the young age of 20 I stepped on the podium as a professional conductor with the Athens Symphony Orchestra in Greece where my love and passion for conducting took on a whole new life within me. I would say taking in all this experience mixing it with the professional real world and a few ups and downs, twists and turns have shaped me into the consummate professional musician I am today. What kind of feeling do you want to instill in your listeners when they're listening to your music? As a listener, when you sit down to digest the album "Phoenix of Atlantis”, I want to curate an aural journey for the audience through different levels of time and space. Even though we are physically listening to composed music, absorbed via invisible waves I want to transport the listener physically. Having the sonic elements materialize within their being, firing off different memories and connecting elements between a metaphysical realm and our own humanity. What is your personal favorite track off of your album "Phoenix of Atlantis"? Its so difficult to lock down one track on the album as being my favorite. Each track as such a deep personal connection, story and experience to me but I would say if I absolutely had to pick one it would be the title track “Phoenix of Atlantis” There are two elements at play in this track from my life. When my wife was pregnant with our child she had a miscarriage at 10 weeks and we were devastated. It was such a sad and traumatic experience we went through. Things were no longer as joyful as they once were but after another 10 weeks we noticed she hadn’t gone through the changes the doctor said she would so we went back for a check and our little baby was still in there growing. A healthy 20 week old baby. This beautiful miracle stayed with us! She was pregnant with twins and we lost one but the other rose from up from that day. Simultaneously, during that time I had been experiencing some very vivid dreams in underwater cities and witnessing a story unfold night after night and revisiting these places in my dreams. There were chambers of fire and the water was breathable. So the track is a musical amalgamation of both elements as well as a reflection on the future of our own existence. What is your most profound influence when curating your pieces? There are a lot of influences at play when I’m composing my music. There is a fine line between inspiration and intellectual design that I walk. And there is a mysterious third element that I haven’t really put a finger on yet but I would go as far as to suggest some kind of divine influence working its way through my pen. This is where people either tune out or tune in. There are different accessible divine realms I’ve been traveling in and out of and many messages either from tones or lyrical content have come from voices speaking to me. I have a very analog approach to composing. I’ve got lots of paper, pencils, sharpeners, pens and pads laying around. My hand writes at a ridiculous chicken scratch speed that it's impossible for me to use a computer or electronic means of composing. The album Phoenix of Atlantis was a magical and unique experience with composing. The entire album was composed in three weeks and the design within the compositional elements was crafted so specifically. I would receive messages and more messages through my wife (she has no music background) guiding the elements from instrumentation to tones and colors from space. I’ve always had a unique ability that I’ve never full allowed to develop and would try to suppress it, but within the last year I’ve been working on manifesting it to a higher level and have been receiving more messages. There was a piece I was working on and for three days I was stuck with the most horrific writers block and this bird was chirping non-stop at all hours of the day and night. I shouted at the bird in frustration, “What the hell do you want? Why don’t you shut up?…. What is it you want, you want to be in the score?? “ I then transcribed the pitches and rhythm the bird was chirping and it disappeared. I ran outside to see where the bird went, but it never came back. I walked back to my sheet music and looked at what I had just written and everything just flowed right out of me onto the page from that point on. Working on this album was such a gift and refreshing breath of musical inspiration because my normal day to day composition revolves around film scoring, songwriting and addressing background music for reality tv shows. I think in order to really curate one’s music, be a composer and an artist you must be able to really try to tap into the place between where we are now and were we want to be. Are there any curations from yourself planning to be released in the near future? Since we finished the album I’ve been getting more and more sonic material, themes and harmonic ideas that will craft my next album. I’ll definitely be releasing a second follow up to Phoenix of Atlantis but right now I’m focusing back on the film scoring and songwriting so you can hear my songs and scores coming up! I want to mention two people who are amazing pillars for this album, Phoenix of Atlantis. The first being my wife, without her love and support and divine connection I don’t think the album would have taken the shape it has and the story flow in the way it currently does. I also want to mention David Davis. This amazing individual came into this project, "Phoenix of Atlantis” full standing by and supporting the music and passion. He’s got such a great ear for understanding music context and color in production and was able to really make the natural composition happen on this record. It's amazing how he is able to work in so many music mediums and always deliver a consistent brand of excellence. Discover and stay connected with Nadeem Majdalany via his Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Hello Raisinbran! We're happy to have you here with us. You faced quite a significant amount of challenges throughout your life and career that you've shared with us, in what ways has this impacted your artistry for the better? what was the major lesson you've learned that has essentially benefitted your career? Happy to be here! I think the challenges I have faced in regards to my addictions have helped me to get an understanding of the dark appeals of this world. I have learned the difference between temporary happiness and long lasting joy. The world has all of these promises that we act on in the moment without thinking about the future and without thinking about the consequences that come along with these so called bursts of happiness or highs. I used to chase all kinds of drugs hoping for a way out of the depression and suicidal thoughts I was facing, but it always ended with a longing for more and more. Today, living for the God who created me instead of the drugs that sedated me has helped me be happier than I ever have before. Where do you draw most of your inspiration from? How do you get inspired? That’s a hard one for me. There are so many artists and people out there that I get my inspiration from, but if I had to choose one person I would probably say Tyler the Creator. Not necessarily or solely because of his music, but because of how creative and unique he is. I think it’s so cool how he makes all of his beats and started his own clothing line. I get inspired by either going out into nature or reading my bible and meditating on what I read. I also get a lot of inspiration from my dreams and just random thoughts that come into my head. Listening to "Dusty" we realized this single had a strong lyrical standpoint.  What was the main message and theme behind this song? I got the inspiration from this song from the verse “then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7). I thought it was very interesting how as humans we think we are so important but we are literally formed from dust by God. In the song I talk about how we came from the dust and how when we die our bodies return to the dust. It’s basically saying how we are all equal and we need to come together instead of holding others higher than one another. After all, we are all dust right. How would you describe your songwriting approach to "Dusty"? I would describe my songwriting as fun and flowy. I love to experiement with word play and try to be clever with my words while also being lighthearted, positive, and truthful. A lot of rappers today like to write about how many girls they have sex with and how many drugs they do while using similar flows to eachother but I’m just not about that. I love to experiement with my flows and create something unique and nutritious ;) What's next for you Raisinbran? Right now I am teaching myself how to make my own beats as I am working on my new project and I want to have absolute creative freedom for this one. I recently went on a trip out west and it gave me so much inspiration for new songs and ideas. It’s either going to be an EP or an album and every song is going to relate different aspects of nature to social issues going on inside every one of us. Super excited for the future! Give a listen to Raisinbran's latest single here, and stay updated with Raisinbran via their Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, Rapper KiDD RicH is no stranger to the streets. His hard upbringing makes him a true success story waiting to happen. Rapper KiDD RicH knows what it means to struggle, he quotes himself by saying “Being at the bottom for so long teaches you there's only one place left to go”. “Comfortable” by KiDD RicH is a collaboration with Mr 025 and GunZz and we can’t get enough. The simplicity of the soundscape here is something that proves to work really well. Contrast is crucial, and the later sections of the track undoubtedly hit with melodic and uplifting impact thanks to how quiet and easy-going the earlier moments are. KiDD RicH showcases his flawless bars and effortless delivery. There’s honesty in the lyrics, vulnerability even, and this, combined with a notably minimalist backdrop, means the performance manages to connect well. There’s even a guitar-like nature to that opening riff, the qualities of which reach out a little more memorably with each revisit. “Comfortable” is a fairly refreshing alternative to modern R&B and hip-hop. A smooth track with a simple yet recognizable hook, and a likeable groove on the whole. Listen to “Comfortable” here and read more in our exclusive interview with KiDD RicH below! Welcome to BuzzMusic KiDD RicH! How long have you been making music? Honestly I have been recording since 2014 and trying to make a career out of it! My love for music came as a kid but I discovered I could rap in like the 10th grade. What does the project “Comfortable” represent for you? It’s my welcome to the world! No one knew me before this, I felt like my first one had to be a shock and amaze kind of track! Like (Did he say what!?) but at the same time show creativity and fun around the subject matter. What’s your main aspiration going forwards in 2019 as an artist? Growth! I have always known what I can do with my talent but my team is amazing and I want the world to see what we have to offer! I’m just a piece to a much larger puzzle. Im happy that I get to be the one that pops it all off with my style of music though. What are your thoughts on the current hip hop landscape? I like what I see so far! And I see it’s wide open for Artist like me and my team members, Before you had to be one way and stick to that to be successful, I am not limited by genres! You can put me anywhere and I will fit! What are the main values you want to represent as a rapper? Artistry is most important to me, being able to make music the way I like is key. My music is mainly about my life, life experiences and goals. So if I can’t speak freely and express my self creatively what is the point!? Another key value is Ownership! I’m more interested in being a partner than a worker. I want to have say so in my career and a lot of “Mailbox Money” at the end of the day. Stay connected with KiDD RicH via the artists Instagram and Twitter! #BuzzMusic

Cheddar Peppers in the latest project by Arkansan lyricist / songwriter Tim Hill. Equipped with a contemporary country sound, Cheddar Peppers music incorporates an explosion of both American country and southern rock sounds. Cheddar Peppers happily proclaim to be independent, unsigned, DIY artists...drifting by on a small speck of dust and trying to make a BIG noise along the way.  Their slogan is, Southern Homegrown Countrified Music! If you’re a fan of artists like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean or Kenny Chesney, use your voice to advertise independent artists like Tim Hill and Cheddar Peppers. Authentic, independent and making their name known. Their debut single titled “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” brings humor, high energy and a happy go lucky feeling to the music industry today. “A simple song like “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” just goes to show that not everything is always what it appears to be on the surface.  Each day our eyes and ears are flooded with all sorts of information. We are all left to process this information on our own. Are the things we see and hear, and base our beliefs and opinions on, really what we believe?  Or have we simply allowed ourselves to jump to a conclusion?” - Lord Cheddar Pepper (Tim Hill) “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” is catchy and upbeat, it invites listeners, from all walks of life, to get up and dance and enjoy the ferociously country music. The contagious melody and quick witted lyricism will have you smiling and vibing along to the authentic stylings of Cheddar Peppers. Equipped with an infectious hook and some raw, pummeling guitars, “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” is a light-hearted, fun track for anyone to enjoy. The Yeti sticker being mentioned is a direct reference to the mythical creature, also known as the Abominable Snowman.  However, the actual sticker depicted on the back of the Coleman cooler is that of the fictional character named Bumble, The Abominable Snowmonster of the North, from the classic 1964 television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Tim Hill is refreshing self-amusing and brings the fun and true talent back to country music. I highly recommend you check out “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” and stay on the lookout for more from Cheddar Peppers. Listen to “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)” here and keep scrolling for more with Cheddar Peppers. What’s the story behind Cheddar Peppers and Lord Cheddar Pepper? When the whole internet thing came along, I wasn't too crazy about using my real name. What was this information being used for and for how long? So I started using Lord Cheddar Pepper as my online identity. Using someone else's name like John Smith seemed deceiving and ones with a combination of both letters, numbers and symbols...too complicated. Also, my real name (Tim Hill) is very common. I can't count how many times people have gotten me confused with another Tim Hill. I have had cops show up at my house saying that I was involved in a hit and run. I have been accused of trafficking drugs in cars I've never driven. Having such a common name has been a real big mess for me at times. Lord Cheddar Pepper usually gets a good chuckle...and I am okay with that. When deciding on a band name, Cheddar Peppers was the perfect fit. What is it about the genre that captures your heart, and where did this love for creating in such a way begin for you? I have been playing music my entire life. Music is very important to me. I like to think that I am one of the most diverse music lovers you will ever see. I hear people sometimes say, "I like Rock but I don't like Country" or "I love Pop but hate Rap". And that's perfectly fine, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But for me, it is the same thing if you heard someone talking about movies and them saying "I like watching Drama's but hate watching Comedies". I never hear people talking about movies that way. Why should music be any different? I can't imagine my life if all I had to listen to was the same exact genre of music, over and over. For me, diversity is a good thing. I could go on and on about my favorite rock bands, from soft rock to heavy metal. I am like a walking Wikipedia when it comes to 80's music (especially New Wave). I love listening to Native American flute music. I like classical (Edvard Grieg is my favorite). I can go from listening to Mike Oldfield's new age sounds to Rage Against the Machine in a matter of minutes. I listen to whatever my mood is at that very moment in time. I have been writing songs, as far back as I can remember, since junior high school. I have played in numerous bands (mainly rock). Over the years I have accumulated notebooks full of songs that I have written. Many of which do not fit any genre. However, there are quiet a few that I would consider country. My father was a huge Johnny Cash fan. I grew up listening to his music and others like George Jones, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard (and the list goes on and on). As I got older, I acquired my own taste for county music with artists like The Charlie Daniels Band, John Anderson, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama and many others. When I was younger, my family and I made several trips to Nashville to watch the Grand Ole Opry. Country music always takes me back to my youth. Even after all of these years, hearing a Johnny Cash song can transport me back in time. Country music is an escape for me and that is exactly why I love it. What inspired “Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker)”  and what has the reaction been like to the song so far? The Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker) song came to me early one morning right after I woke up.  I can’t remember if it was before or while taking a shower, but it came to me fast.  I make up stupid songs all the time while walking around the house, usually for the amusement of my kids.  About 99.9% of the time it’s just pure nonsense.  But this time I thought, I need to write this down.  I started constructing the song and wrote most of it pretty quick.  I spent the better part of the day shuffling words around and tweaking everything.  I’m always asking my wife for her opinion, “does this word sound better or should I use this word instead?”.  She’s a big help and is always ready to offer her suggestions.  After I had the words laid out just how I wanted them, I began to imagine different singers voices with it.  I thought to myself, “I can hear Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith or one of those other guys singing this”.  I felt certain that if I could get it in the right hands, one of them could make a hit out of it.  But how was I supposed to get it to anybody while I’m sitting here in Arkansas?  Jimmy Buffett came to town and I thought, “I’ll give my song to Jimmy!”.  After all, he does know a lot of people and he has recorded with other guys like Kenny Chesney.  I made three copies of the lyric sheet and placed them in three separate envelopes.  One for Jimmy Buffett and the other two for long time Coral Reefer Band members Mac McAnally and Michael Utley.  Knowing that Michael Utley was born and raised right here in Arkansas, I thought that just maybe I might have a shot.  At any rate, there’s a whole other story to the Jimmy Buffett concert I will save for later. Anyway...to make a long story short, I basically said “F*@k Jimmy” and went over his head [laughs].  I say that jokingly.  I knew that other artists and record labels used session musicians all the time.  Many of the artists that you see touring around the globe are performing with different musicians on stage than those used back in the recording studio.  I knew if I wanted this song to come to life, that I would have to take matters into my own hands.  So I decided right then and there, I’m going to go straight to Nashville and hire my own musicians.  My attitude was, I will make this song so good that Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney are going to wish they wrote it [laughs]. The response to Coleman Cooler (With a Yeti Sticker) has been very positive. It's nice to watch something you conceived inside your head come to life that way. And to have people tell me that they love it, is very rewarding. What’s next for you? Will there be a longer project, any collaborations or exciting live shows people can look out for? I am currently working on other songs at the moment. One of which, I plan to release the first day of Autumn. Eventually, all of the songs will make their way to a full complete album. What comes after that? It's anybody's guess. Is there anything else you’d like to let us know about you, your music, or your plans for the future? If you like change, then I hope you will like my music. I have a short attention span and I don't like to do the same thing over and over, just for the sake of doing it. The next song being released will be totally different from the song before. Even though it will still be country music, it will be a totally different experience all together. I can't stand cookie cutter music. I am not one of those people who believe in creating a unique sound, and then are too afraid to let go of it. Doing it once is enough for me. I believe in marching on and moving forward. Once a song is completed, the mold is broken. There is no turning back. Connect with Cheddar Peppers on social media www.instagram.com/thecheddarpeppers #BuzzMusic

What’s up Jenez! In what ways has your background and upbringing impacted your style of music? A: I would say that both of those have impacted the way I view music. I grew up in an area with it’s own vibrant music scene and distinct sound and, even though I don’t specifically adhere to the Bay Area sound of rap, it gave me a love for where I’m from and taught me what it can take to stand out. In addition, the music my parents would play when I was young varied greatly which gave me an introduction to all styles of music. You’re a strong lyricist! How would you detail your songwriting approach if you don’t mind sharing? A: I think songwriting is an interesting thing because of it’s variability. Sometimes the words, melodies, and flows just come pouring out and you feel strongly about a song in a few hours (which is what happened in this case). Depending on how the songwriting process is going, I can, for example, freestyle to myself and write down the best lines that fit my theme, sit or listen to a beat for hours and take a long time for every line. Hip-hop undergoes various changes throughout the years. What’s your take on the current state of hip-hop? A: I think that hip-hop and rap are at such an interesting point. I think that there is a lot of complication because of the over-saturation as rap became the most popular genre in the United States but, I also love the variety that has come out of that. Without this huge influx of music, we wouldn’t have artists like Tyler the Creator who has such a special and distinct sound as he incorporates jazz and synths whole flexes his production and songwriting chops. We wouldn’t have songs like Old Town Road breaking genre barriers. We wouldn’t have rappers like Playboi Carti who are playing around with the english language to the point where people can’t understand. All of these things are happening at the same time in hip-hop which is absolutely wild to me. I love it. In what ways does “Judo” represent you as an artist? A: I would say Judo shows my love of songwriting and production as well as a distinct sound that anybody who knows me, and will know me, will realize. I had a great time writing that song and so much fun shooting the music video. It was a moment of pushing past the anxiety that had plagued me about changing my artist name and releasing music in general. What’s next for you Jenez? A: More and more and more music in all capacities. I’m going to be working on an album this summer in addition to many standalone tracks as well. Be on the lookout. It’s time to take over the world. Listen to Jenez' track "Judo" here! Stay connected: www.instagram.com/antoniojenez #BuzzMusic

Based in Atlanta is the 20 year old artist Warm Blizzard. Interested in music from a young age, Warm Blizzard is inspired by the likes of J. Cole, Tupac, Jay-Z, and Outkast. Tupac taught Warm Blizzard that what you say and why you say it is what matters, not the delivery of it. Outkast taught him that where he comes from has more significance than what the outside world knows. These artists and many more helped encourage Warm Blizzard to believe that his music was needed to provide a certain perspective many could relate to.  After doing rap battles with his friends and stepping out of his comfort zone, Warm Blizzard is more ready than ever to reach a large audience with his unique authentic style. “Love Me Now, Pt. 4” has a big sound to it. This is in the musicality of the track and also in the explicit level of passion and energy put forth through the lyrics and performance. “Love Me Now, Pt. 4” ranges from mellow and emotional, to bold and bright, all while expressing an honesty and depth that is true to the heart of real hip-hop.“Love Me Now, Pt. 4” features a calm and very honest expression of feelings and experiences and is instantly memorable. A stream of lyrics pour out and the beat has a mellowness to it, though it is still light in nature and always easy to listen to. “Love Me Now, Pt. 4”  is loaded with laid back vibes and creative, stylish music, and at no point does the content lack meaning or realness. The heart of real hip-hop is honesty, the beats in place set the vibe, then all that’s needed is the willingness to be open and to be true to oneself when performing, and this is something Warm Blizzard consistently adheres to. The sense of character remains strong throughout, “Love Me Now, Pt. 4” allows listeners to get a real insight into the life of the artist, and there’s plenty to appreciate and relate to. Check out “Love Me Now, Pt. 4” here and keep scrolling for more with Warm Blizzard. Hi Warm Blizzard, welcome to BuzzMusic and thanks for chatting with us! In your own words, what does the project “Love Me Now, Pt. 4” represent for you? Love Me Now Pt. 4 represents me accepting that point in letting go of the person you love and telling them how you truly feel/felt. Basically just letting it all out and letting it be what it’s meant to be. If we’re meant to be together then it will come true as i say in the song. How long have you been writing bars and making music, and how does this project compare to your first attempts? I’ve been writing bars and music since I was 13 years old. Love Me Now Pt. 4 compares to the first 3 parts of Love Me Now in just realizing that it’s a different feeling for love. Love requires growth and Pt. 4 shows the Growth through the love, the sadness, the pain and now the acceptance. What are the main values you want to represent as an artist right now? The main values I want to represent as an artist are being 100% authentic and honest. I want my message to the people to be to spread love and love yourself more than anything else. If you could collaborate with anyone at all, past or present, who would you choose – and why? If i could collaborate with any artist dead or alive I’d want to collaborate with Andre 3000. He’s definitely a huge influence on me as an artist. His lyricism, flow and ability to always bring something different to the table is very impressive to me. What are your main aspirations going forward in hip hop? My main aspirations are to provide the fans with something more conscious and more authentic. I’m going to be diving into topics and conversations that go against the norm and that are more eye opening and give more knowledge to the listener. Stay connected with Warm Blizzard through his socials! www.instagram.com/warmblizzard www.twitter.com/warmblizzy #BuzzMusic

Switch Mob is a NJ-based Alternative-Soul group. Their influences range from '60s Funk to old school Jazz to '90s Hip-Hop to a tinge of '00s Emo, a blend that is unique and remarkably appealing to wide-ranging audiences. With personnel as diverse as their musical background, the 7-piece collective comes with an explosive sound. Switch Mob is comprised of Fatima Diakite, Sara Schulmann, Chris Herrera, Emily Case, Wyatt Rydlewski, Billy Smolen and Russell Hayden. They recently released their second single "Rain," which reached 20,000 Spotify streams in only five weeks. “Rain” is an alternative funk/dance track that will get you out of your seat. Upbeat piano, catchy riffs and the addicting backbeats will have you dancing throughout the entire song. This track will have you dancing like the world is gonna end as Switch Mob belts out heartfelt lyricism. I love that you really can’t plug “Rain” into one specific genre. It bends so many sounds together and creates a brilliant chaos. Rock n roll to the core and never taking their foot off the gas pedal, Switch Mob continue their successful climb to the top. Check out their entire musical repertoire on all streaming platforms and keep up with Switch Mob for upcoming releases and shows! Listen to “Rain” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Welcome to BuzzMusic! How did your group come together? Chris and I (Fatima) were a duo looking for a backing band. We then brought in Emily who became a big consistent part, and then Sara became a frequent collaborator that we simply asked to be a full time member. It was originally going to be Chris, Tima, Sara and THE SWITCH MOB, until one promoter said “I’m not putting all that on the flyer”, thus Switch Mob was born. We love this upbeat track! Tell us more about “Rain” Rain is essentially a story of being content in a hopeless situation. It’s about knowing your circumstances, excepting them, and making the best out of them. What do you want your listeners to take away from your music? We always try to make music that musicians and non-musicians can appreciate. We want to let everyone know that no matter how many chords you know, or how well you could sing, that music is for everyone. Music has no limits. Music discriminates against no one. Did you make any major changes to “Rain” once you were in the recording studio, lyrically or sonically? We essentially kept the recording similar to our live style. However, we really embraced overdubbing seventh sounds. When we play live we we only have one keyboardist, so we are not able to add and experiment with color.  We felt like this track was the perfect song to embellish on. How do you feed your passion for making music everyday? Constant creativity is the key. You have to write, practice, and produce even when you’re not feeling creative. Creativity and musicianship is truly a muscle, and if you don’t exercise you won’t see your full capabilities. Also, going to shows and constantly listening to new music adds so much inspiration. The saying truly stands that “you don’t know what you don’t know”. Being a creative is being a student. Connect with Switch Rob on social media www.instagram.com/switchmobnj www.twitter.com/switchmobnj #BuzzMusic

We're excited to have you on our Buzzmusic platform, Pierre Giovanni! In what ways has your upbringing and background impacted your music and style? My upbringing was tough. I came from a place where you had to watch your back at all times and have to distance yourself from your own folks because you see that they aren’t moving right and don’t have your best interest. My style represents that and the dark times I went through and currently go through daily. It’s dark, aggressive and “heinous”. How have you been able to develop your career and artistry since when you first started? I just look at my influence and learn from how they came up and the work they put in. At first I was consistently creating music but felt it wasn’t good and felt that I had to make something trendy. But over time I learned that I have to fit something that compliments me and things that stand out. Last year I was a whole different artist and didn’t know what I was doing. This year I feel like I carved my own lane and created something that people aren’t doing. I’m more wiser In everything I do and I take my time. A rushed product isn’t good. Let's talk about your single "Addicted". What was the main theme behind this record? In what ways were you able to personally relate to the song? The main theme of the record was showing how we are an addict toward certain things that we know aren’t for our best interest and also the things that go on in my community. With me I was caught up in all the women, the materialistics, and all the bullshit that would stray my focus away on things that I was wanted to accomplish. Just being young and dumb and I had to go through certain thing to teach myself a lesson. Also with all that, with the things that goes on in my communities I wanted to highlight the rawness of situations that are bound to happen. Being selfish in situations and looking out for your self is the best option. That and not putting yourself in those situations. Did you come across any challenges during the creation of "Addicted"? How did you jump over these hurdles? Yes, the biggest challenge was actually writing the song because I had huge writers block at the time, I was making music but wasn’t inspired til I made this song. Also my confidence level wasn’t all the way there.  This song helped me gain my confidence and helped me get over my stint of writers block. You have a promising future in music Pierre Giovanni! Can you hint to our readers what's next for you? Just know I’m working on new music and a mixtape is coming in 2020. I’m working hard to make the best thing I could possibly make. With greatness comes patience. Till then check out my project. “Sleep Paralysis Vol. 2: It’s Dark Out in Fata Morgana” Its on all streaming platforms. Connect with Pierre Giovanni on social media www.twitter.com/PierreGiovanni_ #BuzzMusic

What's up Yung Dee! We're excited to have you on our Buzzmusic platform. When did you first find your love for Hip-Hop? do you recall some of your early influences for the genre? I first found my love when I was a young boy. I’ve always loved music and I’ve been freestyling and rapping since middle school. My influences were my uncle, DMX, and Eminem and the king of pop. The culture of hip-hop and rap has shifted over the years. as a rapper yourself, what's your opinion on the current state of hip-hop and how do you manage to stand out apart from the crowd!? Our current state of hip hop really needs help, emotionally and physically. The “rap game” is full of goofys that got lucky. They sound alike and I can sometimes never tell the difference. I stand out because my barz actually make sense and it’s not just me repeating the same thing over and over. I try to add a little comedy to my rap too. What would be some of the main themes behind the tough lyricism in most of your songs Yung Dee? The main themes is to be yourself, don’t dickride, don’t ride waves but create them. And don’t cuff thotties. DO your RESEARCH. f you could collaborate with ANY rapper of your choice, who would you select and why? I would collaborate with the migos. I absolutely love the migos music. I’ve been listening to them a little before the blew up and I still listen to them now. What's next for Yung Dee? What’s next? The top!!! Billboard. My crown is waiting for me at the throne and I have to go and get it. I have the save hip hop before it’s too late. Give a listen to Yung Dee's latest track here! #BuzzMusic