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Byron Freeman is the man to listen to when feeling the need to capture yourself in a serene ambience. Byron curates music that puts the listener in a different setting. This is the exact type of music we need, and are looking for! Byron allows listeners to escape whatever it is going on at the time, and fully elevate themselves while listening to his music. Byron takes you on an adventure with his music, and as a listener, we felt that the adventure was beyond enchanting. We can only imagine the type of performances Byron would put on, and how rich his vocalism must be felt throughout such a performance. For now, we can only mask in the composure of his songs, and we highly recommend the BuzzMusic community check out Byron's latest single (it's a calm and soothing one for sure). Byron's voice is full of deep and soothing tones. He surprises us with the level he is able to reach with his voice--he creates this tranquil and relaxed environment for the listener, simply off of his dynamic vocalism. The production of beats blend together with Byron's voice effortlessly. "Relax" is a track that will make you do exactly what the name suggests. Byron's tone is magical, and even somewhat alluring to the listener. We can feel the honesty pour off of him while he's singing in "Relax". We can feel the emotion he's trying to communicate to the listener, and we're all here for the authenticity Byron brings to his music. "Relax" is the type of song you want to be listening to in a peaceful environment (or even a track to listen to with your eyes closed when you want to make that impromptu peaceful environment). We feel in love with Byron's voice, and we know the BuzzMusic blues community will too! Discover Byron's elevating track "Relax" here, and keep scrolling for the artists exclusive interview! Hello Byron! Please introduce yourself to our BuzzMusic community! Hey y’all, I’m Byron Freeman—I am an all around entertainer from East Orange, NJ and a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from Pace University. I like to think I am the kind of artist that will take you on a JOURNEY! From belting it out loud to kicking my leg up to my head—I give a FULL SHOW! My dream has always been to be a professional and world renowned R&B/Soul/Pop recording artist/entertainer. Being able to inspire and connect with people through my art brings me more joy and comfort than I could ever truly express. When I see people moved by something I created, it humbles me like nothing else. I have also performed and worked alongside some well-known artists such as Yolanda Adams, BeBe Winans, Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle, Michael John-LaChiusa, Kenny Rogers, and Darren Criss where I’ve learned so much. I currently have 3 singles out on all platforms, and my newest release “By My Side” dropping on July 30th, with my first full EP set to drop this Fall. To keep it simple, the end goal is to be able to show anyone out there that their dreams are infinitely possible as long as they stay consistent, always do their best, and most importantly, have fun doing it all. And that’s exactly what I plan to do for as long as I am here. Tell us about your experience curating "Relax", and how the creative process was? The same night I wrote “Relax” I wrote 3 other songs in under 3 hours, “Relax” being the last of the collection. I was coming home from my dance teaching job in NYC, and I was feeling so inspired. At the time, my first two singles were already out and streaming, but I knew it was time for a different sound. Something more cool, fun, and opposite of my baritone operatic voice. I wanted to make music that sounded like Trap & Soul mixed with a lot of R&B. Each of the songs I am referencing are all on my upcoming EP and are exactly the direction I wanted to take creatively. I wanted a song that just felt RIGHT and when I heard the beat for “Relax” I wrote the whole thing in 15 minutes on a train platform at night in the snow. Literally! LOL. I usually never get to sing songs that are super chill and easy to listen to, and I wanted to write one of my own, and it honestly just fell into my life at the right time. "Relax" is incredibly entrancing, we feel absolutely lost in your voice. What was the kind of mood you wanted to set for listeners in the song? Thank you so much for that, it truly means the world. When writing “Relax” I wanted people to have something that made them feel sexy, cool, and just happy to be living. One of those songs you can’t wait for it to be summer so you can blast it driving down the street. Just something to get lost into. A song that just felt GOOD and RIGHT! And I really hope that comes across. What would you say is the most integral element to your music? I honestly think that the most integral part of my music (and my favorite part also) is the vocal production and lyrics. I studied Opera/Classical Voice for 10 years starting at the age of 9. And although I know R&B/Soul is about raw emotion and not being picture perfect, I take pride in making sure I have a strong vocal presence, super tight harmonies, and combining that with the feelings. As far as lyrics go, I like to take my experiences and make it so that ANYONE can relate to it. I don’t want people to feel like my music is ONLY FOR ME. I want them to know that I’ve been through it too and that they are not alone. So I am extremely careful about allowing my lyrics to remain open and relatable across the masses. Tell us more about your performances! We see you've performed in a few locations now, how was it? Now when it comes to performing, I am a COMPLETELY different beast! My entire life’s training and experience has been about live performance, from opera to dance to acting—you name it. When I feel the rush of the crowd, I lose myself. I thrive off of it. Recently I had my first debut concert as a recording artist at The Delancey in NYC on June 14th. I sang ALL of my original music and I even had a huge 5-minute dance break with some amazing backup dancers. Since then, I have dedicated myself to performing and booking shows at least 3 times a month to help promote myself and my music. I love the studio and rehearsal, but there is nothing like being out there on that stage. Performing is literally all I know and for me, life is a stage and I love it more and more every single day. Catch up with Byron & stay connected via the artists Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Sean Iacono initially grew up with a dream of becoming a pro-athlete. He never really gave music much of his main focus until an injury in college left him with a significant amount of downtime to think about the next path he would take in life. Sean began posting acapella videos online and received a great deal of feedback from people--eventually catching the attention of Sun and Sky Entertainment, and after showing them a few songs he’s written, they offered him a contract! He flew to Los Angeles and met with producer Nico Farias and songwriter Thiago Muller and they worked on “By Your Side”. We took a listen to this Pop & R&B artist release of “By Your Side” and it felt as if we discovered the next big thing in music! “By Your Side” had a sultry and sensual vibe to the smooth-sailing vocals. The beat was atmospheric while keeping a nice rooted urban R&B drum kick. Sean Iacono has a voice that’s quite unforgettable. You can listen to this designated voice and immediately recognize the authenticity of Sean. Sean Iacono is a singer who definitely can’t be fit into one category of music. “By Your Side” is a song with complex elements. However, regardless of the setting it creates for you, the listener is still able to be completely captivated and intrigued, allowing the listener to interpret the song in various ways! The sultry and flirtatious music video for "By Your Side" sees Sean reminiscing about a past relationship. The track (which has a heavy clash of major elements from Justin Bieber and The Weeknd) is about being there for someone going through dark times. It evokes a series of emotions, ups and downs, and ultimately giving assurance that things will be okay. “By Your Side” is a vibe you’ll appreciate to its depth. Make sure to give a listen to "By Your Side" here! Connect with Sean and stay updated on upcoming releases/shows via the artists Instagram! #BuzzMusic

BuzzMusic presents the undeniably gifted rapper and hip-hop artist D-Black. A Long Beach, California native, D-Black inspires and motivates his listeners to hustle. Since he was a child he’s always loved music. Music was therapeutic; it was a refuge from growing up in a broken home on the east side of Long Beach. Juggernaut Music Group came to life in February of 2019; that’s when the music was no longer a hobby. D-Black has already released 11 singles(3 featured) which are available on all platforms. His authentic sound is in a league of its own. Juggernaut and D-Black are a force to be reckoned with; get ready world. “Breadwinner” is a contagious new track laced with heavy bass, flawless bars, and a catchy hook. D-Black paints a vivid picture in the listeners mind and strives to motivate his listeners to get up and succeed. D-Black is no stranger to success and knows that he’ll always hustle by any means necessary. “Breadwinner” weaves through a storytelling anthem of making money regardless of distractions. “No time for b*tches. I don’t got no time to go out. I gotta get this money. I gotta hold down this house. I’m a Breadwinner”--this lyric projects that D-Black has his priorities in order and is unstoppable in his further pursuit of success. Stay on the lookout for D-Black! Listen to “Breadwinner” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Hey D-Black! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers and telling us how you got started making music? I go by the name D-Black. I’m always in something black so it fit me. Originally from the East Side of Long Beach, CA. I have been in the music industry for less than a year; February of 2019 to be exact. I’ve always loved music since a kid. My grandmother put me on to the oldies and once I heard gangster rap/HipHop it was a wrap lol. I grew up in a violent environment so I gravitated more to that type of music. It became therapeutic. I would jokingly freestyle in the hood and people would say I was really good. I knew I could rap, but I didn’t care to be a rapper at the time. It was always a hobby and to relieve stress. When I saw how easy was it was to make it with streams I decided to take it serious. February 2019, Juggernaut Music Group was born. Who are you top three musical influences? Why? 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Nipsey Hussle. 2Pac taught me to be proud of who I am, to stand tall and fight back by any means necessary. Jay-Z taught me how to get rich from music and Nipsey taught me how to control my own destiny in this industry. All money in, no money out. No middleman. They gave me the blueprint to beat the matrix. We love your track “Breadwinner”! What inspired this track? Thank you very much, I really appreciate the love. I’ve been a grinder since birth. I refuse to let anyone hold me back. Anyone who knows me knows my work ethic is like a machine, I have to be the hardest working person in the room. I have no time to waste. I’m fully focused on my craft and attaining as much success as I can not only in this game, but in life in general. “Breadwinner, I can’t take no losses”. What do you want your listeners to take away from your music? I want people to take away hope. My music should motivate you to get it out the mud by any means necessary. Failure is not an option. Nobody gave me anything, I have no co-signs. I did it my way. I own my own label, masters and publishing. So can they. I believe all of my listeners can achieve anything they put their minds too, I stand on it. What’s next for you D-Black? Stay tuned, follow me on IG @ DBlackTheTruth Connect with D-Black & stay updated on upcoming releases via the artists Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Formed in North Philadelphia at the Free Widener Branch of Philadelphia comes Dream Team. This up and coming pop collective is comprised of Hiro, GT Gems, Garth, B2B2 and Kedolf. The eclectic five piece wants to spread their eccentric new wave sound across the entire city of Philadelphia. With musical influences in every genre, the group tends to gravitate towards a pop sound, sometimes dipping their toes into rock undertones. “Dream big, Dream high, Dream Dream Team.” Starting by playing with instrumentals at Free Widener Branch, Dream Team recorded some of their expansive sounds to create their newest single “Blue Is Power”. Laced with elements of electronic pop and indie rock tones, “Blue Is Power” takes the listener on a journey through space and time. The soundscape that Dream Team creates allows you to escape into the lyrical flow and expert production quality. Dream Team is changing up the mainstream game with their refreshing new take on pop music. A diverse mix of musical arrangements, deep lyrical flows, and intense hard-hitting vocals, “Blue Is Power” is definitely worth a listen. I highly recommend you add it to your summer 2019 playlist! Check out “Blue Is Power” here and read more with Dream Team below! Hey Dream Team! Can you start by telling us more about yourselves and your upbringing into music? It began in 2014 with the band's founder Musa Andrews aka Hiro who made his track valentines which went through many renovations until 2015. Then the band's co-founder Goda trakumnaite aka GT gems later did the vocals for it twice before we got the final product in the fall of that year. Gavin Rilley aka Smoke Machine in the summer of 2016 recorded from his own studio for the track titled My loneliness Is blinding Me. In June of 2016 Kenneth Guglielmino recorded the song You Hit Me with his friend Pipus doing most of the ad-libs and was also voiced by GT gems. In September of that year, Bobby Raggazino aka B2 B2 recorded the song mighty sword and from there we made many different songs with many different people. How did you create your stage name? It comes from the founder of the group Hiro who always thinks it takes teamwork to make the dream work. Do any specific artist influence or inspire your sound? Dream Team was inspired by a mixture of the Foo Fighters, Paramore and the Black Eyed Peas. What’s the meaning behind your track “Blue Is Power”? The meaning behind the song is basically saying if you had the power of every source of energy that’s blue like the ocean and the sky,  what would it feel like? and what would you do with it? What's your favorite lyric in "Blue Is Power"? Why? Our favorite lyric from the song is ‘’like the planes that destroyed the twin towers people look for the sky cause blue is power’’ because it just sounds powerfully written and said. What can we expect from you next? Well, Hiro will be performing his 21st century at an event called coast2coast and Dream Team will be looking to perform at more events sooner or later. Stay connected! Instagram: www.instagram.com/atm.musa #BuzzMusic

Fugod is an up and coming New Orleans rapper who shakes up the underground music platform, bringing back greater music in his city’s style! He released his single “Hard Regin Vol. 1” that begins with a gun shot sound right before the gutter like beat comes in. the grittiness and aggressive delivery makes this single a hit! The rawness that’s in every punchline is unpredictable yet consistent. Fugod gives you this confident and edgy appeal to his artistry while staying true to the hip-hop roots that founded the culture of rap. He’s a lyricist who knows how to get a party started with a hype beat. Who doesn’t love a rap song that gets us crunk? “Hard Regin Vol. 1” is that type of record that gets you amped up with a high-level of energy you just can’t contain. Fugod successfully showed us his high caliber of skills as an rapper. He can easily become one of the industry next leading faces with a song as diverse as “Hard Regin Vol. 1”. The possibilities are endless with this rapper! Check out "Hard Regin Vol. 1" here, and keep scrolling for Fugod's interview with us at BuzzMusic! Thank you for joining us Fugod! Mind telling us a bit about your upbringing? God is a big part of my upbringing, God opens up doors and bless with countless blessings. What motivated you to pursue music? What or who would consider some of your main inspirations/influences and why? My motivation comes from my everyday life and you can hear it in my music but I jest started making music, and writing about 2years ago. The inspiration came from me not being able to speak my mind as much, always holding back (but that's a good thing to stay humble) And the music gives me a lane to speak the truth.(Cause the truth will set you free). What Influenced me is the culture of Hip-Hop, and being able to rhyme a poem and tell your story at the same time. (Artists like Tupac Shakur and the Notorious BIG). Let’s talk about your music! How would you describe your sound? A real, and authentic New Orleans native sound. Underground rap music we call it. ( More like when "No Limit" owner Master P jumped on the music scene). Real Rap Music. What was the major theme behind “Hard Regin Vol. 1”? Answer: The major theme! Is I was reading the Holy Bible and I was reading how Jesus Christ will regin forever and ever. And at that moment I wrote down "Hard Regin Vol.1" and after I finish reading and writing, I keep thinking that; like My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ I want my music to regin also. But that's where I got my theme from. What’s next for you Fugod? I'm working on a album called "God's Son" instrumentals by legion beats (IG:@legionbeats). And currently writing a short film called "New Warleans" It's about good vs evil. When God speaks to one man, God saves the man's faith. Which causes a chain of violent events. Connect with Fugod & be in the know with his upcoming releases/performances via social media: Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Born to teen parents in the small mill town of Ninety-Six, South Carolina, Arvie Bennett Jr. began his life far away from the bright lights of the stage. Most of his childhood was spent on his grandparent's farm, learning, and living the life of a cowboy. Although money was scarce at the time, Arvie inherited faith from God--something more than money could ever purchase! Arvie grew up with an early passion for sports. Football and Baseball to be more specific, he ended up playing college ball at Lander University. On the road to Nashville, TN and Winter Records, Arvie Bennett Jr. has experienced the extreme highs and lows that inevitably come with being an artist. He has confronted the challenges that all musicians face each day, as well as dealing with his own personal demons. Arvie Bennett Jr released his single titled “Mad At You” and this song begins with beautiful engrossing acoustic chords to settle its listener in. Want the best experience out of “Mad At You”? Close your eyes, place your mind inside the song, and allow Arvie Bennett Jr. to create the journey for you. You become emotionally connected with the lyrics with the passionate songwriting and attraction to the Southern vocal delivery. “Mad At You” is a highly relatable song that people can click with. Arvie Bennett Jr sings about his stubborn attitude and how he doesn’t have the energy to attempt to work things out! Instead, he wants to allow himself to be upset, and let out emotions through peaceful self-reflection. I believe the message of the lyrics were beautifully arranged. Arvie Bennett Jr executed this track to its fullest extent, and we loved every bit of it! Be sure to stream Arvie's latest single "Mad At You" here! Discover more on Arvie Bennett Jr. via the artists socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Christa Joy is originally from rural Massachusetts, who grew up in a teacher-preacher truck driving kind of family. She spent the earliest years of her songwriting telling stories of her rural upbringing, the illness, and the death of her mother, combined with the broken-hearted years that followed this loss. However, Christa’s world shifted again when the birth of her daughter happened in 2015. She lightened up, found her cowgirl boots, dusted off her best hat, and began to Write the kind of songs that eventually became “Get On, Heart!” “Get On, Heart” was a single like no other, containing riveting country melodies and a charming atmosphere that you can’t help but find yourself obsessing over. The warmth in Christa Joy’s voice and the settling comfort you feel across the lyrics is just an experience you won’t forget. Her all-American vocal quality really places you in a setting that enhances the entire record for you a bit more. Christa Joy keeps you consistently invested in the song, without a single miss. Christa Joy is just a special artist who knows how to intertwine art with her music. She places you inside the song and keeps you following the journey. It’s like every lyric she sings was meant for you, and you feel every last one. Christa Joy is a singer who doesn't’ keep her listener feeling unsatisfied. She knows how to fill you up with joy, passion, and new delightful radiation of positive energy. Listen to Christa's "Get On, Heart" here! Continue reading for Christa's exclusive interview with us at BuzzMusic. Welcome to BuzzMusic Christa Joy. in what ways has your upbringing and background impacted your music and style? I grew up in rural New England in a working-class family. In a lot of ways, church singing, choir singing, and a musical upbringing set the foundation for my growth as a songwriter. My brother, sister and I stood around my Grandmother's organ singing old hymns or learning scales on my Grandfather's piano. My grandfather was a pianist and tenor singer, who like me, was also a teacher. My Mom was incredibly supportive of my music during her life. She woke up an hour early to drive me to choir groups that met before school. She shuttled me to musical theater rehearsals and concerts. Music was always important to her as well, so we shared that passion. Other influences were the LP's played in my living room-the combined collections from my parents' earlier years: Peter Paul & Mary, Carole King, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Kenny Rogers, Roy Orbison, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris. My father has been a truck driver on and off throughout my life. When we made him mix-tapes for the road, we'd put together his favorite driving tunes: Traveling Wilburys, Creedence, The Eagles... Who would you consider some of your main inspirations and influences? Patsy Cline, Gillian Welch, Carole King, and Emmylou Harris. What was the most challenging aspect of creating “Get On, Heart!”? The main obstacle most independent musicians face is funding. I have been blessed to be supported by hundreds of listeners and friends through three separate successful Kickstarter campaigns. This most recent campaign was highlighted by No Depression's "Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week," which helped with visibility. That and 121 bright sunbeams who funded my album with pre-orders through my Kickstarter. We recorded the album mostly live, which felt intimidating at the start. Recording live ended up being a liberating process for me and gave the recordings so much collective energy. I don't think I'll ever record differently going forward. The live band brings so much collaboration to the forefront of recording and the process only improved the songs I wrote for this collection. How would you describe the songwriting in this single? "Get On, Heart!" was a song I wrote in little spurts. Once that phrase, "And get on heart, just another false start, just another false start," took shape, the verses quickly fell around it. It's a light-hearted classic love-gone-wrong country song--fun to write and even more fun to sing. A lot of the songs on this record felt playful, spinning out stories full of archetypes (both characters and country writing stylings). I let myself have fun writing these songs about dusting yourself off and moving on. What’s next for you? "Get On, Heart!" is beginning to find traction in ways my other albums haven't. I'm excited to see who continues to find these songs and how new listeners receive these songs. When other people hear the songs and get excited about them, it's like the album has a life of it's own. Right now I am touring the album with my live band, "Christa Joy and the Honeybees." We'll be in and around the Northeast this fall and winter. I am also booking private house shows, which you can read more about on my website. In terms of other creative projects, I've begun a couple new songwriting collaborations that will likely lead to some singles in coming months. It's an exciting time! Make sure to check out Christa on her socials in order to stay updated with releases and shows! Facebook Instagram #BuzzMusic

We're loving the emotion and passion in Michelle-Lee's music. You never feel robbed of energy when listening to Michelle's music. Michelle offers her music to listeners in order to resonate with them on their personal and private experiences. We feel that Michelle is changing her category in a big way, contributing music to the soul/R&B scene that is full of robust intensity. You can really feel Michelle's personality through her music, and that's when you know you really found a true and honest artist--when you can personally feel themselves through their music. We feel that we're getting to know the real Michelle-Lee when listening to her tracks, and so inevitably we can't stop listening! We want to know the whole Michelle-Lee, and we encourage our BuzzMusic listeners to do the same, especially in her most recent single "Willing". The atmosphere presented to listeners in Michelle-Lee's latest track "Willing" is powerful and dynamic. Michelle-Lee is able to transform her voice all throughout the track, allowing for an intricate experience for listeners. Her voice is silky, soft, yet hard-hitting at various points in the song. We love how diverse Michelle-Lee presents herself with her voice, and shows to listeners that it only gets better as you go along. We can't believe the incredibly notes Michelle-Lee can reach. We are highly captivated by her attitude, and entranced in her overall production of "Willing". Michelle-Lee undoubtedly offers a refreshing take on the soul/R&B music scene, and as listeners, we felt ultimately connected with Michelle through her track. We know Michelle-Lee isn't going anywhere with her music, and we cannot wait to see what Michelle comes out with next! Check out Michelle's powerful track "Willing" here! Stay updated & connected with Michelle-Lee via the artists socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Clane Matthew is diverse. Clane Matthew is eccentric. Clane Matthew has reached an equilibrium with his tracks that we don't see enough of lately. Smashing into the indie hip/hop music scene, Clane contributes meaningful and quality music to the genre itself. We even feel as if Clane expands more on the genre, adding in music that has an exclusive sound. Clane melts his charisma into his tracks, and releases them in hopes to inspire listeners with his integrated messages. We feel at peace when listening to the sound of Clane's voice, and we knew we would feel nothing less once listening to his most recent track. Clane Matthew released his latest track "Season Of Love", and you can really feel the authenticity while listening along. We love featuring Clane's music on our platform--his music reminds us of the more raw side of the hip/hop music scene right now. Clane sings with passion, we can experience the passion when hearing the emotion pour off of him while he's rapping his verses. "Season Of Love" speaks a lot on todays generation, and how captivated people are with social media. Clane incorporates impactful meaning into all of his tracks, and we really resonate with the message he's trying to reach to his listeners. Clane Matthew definitely didn't disappoint with "Season Of Love" (he rarely ever disappoints with his music) and it's safe to say we've all added it to our personal playlists. Check out "Season Of Love" here, and continue reading to get to know Clane Matthew in his interview below! Hey Clane! Welcome back again to BuzzMusic! We love hearing the songs you've been coming out with recently! Tell our readers more about what unique elements you're bringing with your new set of songs? Truth. Positivity. Awareness. Those are the elements I’m bringing back to the industry. The sounds of hip hop and mainstream music nowadays have been so saturated with the same sounds and same ridiculous ideas that it doesn’t even help the listeners. It’s about drugs, girls, alcohol, fast cars, money and all that stuff. So far I’ve barely seen any songs or any artists stepping up to make a change in these young people’s lives through their art; so it’s up to me to make that change. "Season Of Love" was stimulating to our senses. We loved the set tranquil tone of the track. Can you expand more on how the production was of this track, and what kind of mood you were trying to set with it? The production was simple. I didn’t want a song that had an exaggerated production or arrangement. I wanted something that even a 10 year old could listen to and understand, but also something a 40 year old could listen to and be changed by it. I tried my best to experiment on the flow in both verses, so I could offer something fresh and new to my fans.  When I first sat down to make the instrumental, I wanted something groovy, that you can bop your head to and also something smooth and romantic, and that’s where the idea of the synth, steel drums, guitar and strings came together to make that sound. I wanted simple vocals, nothing too complex because it takes away from the message of the song. I have a coworker, her name is Nicole, and she’s an amazing singer. I asked her to sing on the track and she was happy to. Our voices instantly synced and I knew that this was gonna be a hit! When it came down to the mix, I had some help. I had one of my closest friends Delamar Hamilton back home in St. Thomas, Jamaica help me out with the mix. He made everything sound smooth and harmonic, and it was awesome. The idea of decreasing the song at the end by a couple of semitones and slowing the tempo down came to me at the last minute. I wanted to add something new that my fans have never heard from me before, so I added that also; and it sounded amazing. With this song I just wanted to be different and give a message that I think every girl/woman should hear. In your opinion, which was the most impactful lyric of "Season Of Love"? “You wanna be thinner, you wanna be thicker, you wanna be lighter, but it don’t matter cause being different is what makes you so damn beautiful”. If I wasn’t a big fan of the song, that line alone would change my opinion, because it doesn’t get much truer than that. So many women and girls in this world feel that because they’re  not “thick” or because they’re not “thin” or because they’re too “dark”, automatically deem themselves as lesser and unattractive; and it’s not true. Being who you are, and living up to your own characteristics and features is the true meaning behind beauty. Television, society and media has created a standard in which women should comply to, in order to be seen as “beautiful”. This line says differently because no matter how you look, or what your features are, you will always be beautiful to me, and also beautiful to that true someone who has not found you yet. Would you personally say that your music is a huge reflection of your personal life? Yes it is! Throughout my years I’ve seen and experienced many things. Many of the songs talk about my own experiences, such as the Melancholic Therapy EP, and the others about things I’ve seen happen to relatives and close friends. These issues are things that are inevitable in our society and the ones who suffer through it don’t get much attention. And that’s why I bring those issues to light in my music, and hope that others who feel the same pain or same struggles will relate to it and be healed by the words and message. What do you think you'll be up to next? Planning on releasing more music in the near future? Any tours coming up? I’m actually gonna be on a three week vacation in August. I’ll be back home in Jamaica so I can rest my vocal chords! I’m kidding but I’ll just be visiting my family and friends I left back home and also enjoy the wonders of the island that I never got to experience. I definitely will have new music coming out. I wanted to drop the Season of Love EP at the end of this month, but this song I released from it has gotten so much buzz, I think I’m gonna have to delay it. Hopefully by the end of August I can drop it and then at the end of September I’ll drop the I’m Not A Rapper EP, which will be the nail in the coffin for my year long campaign. I’m actually not going on any tours at the moment. I’m actually using all the time I can to perfect my art before I go out into the touring world. I will be holding a Feed the Homeless campaign in downtown Orlando the week before thanksgiving, to give warm meals to the homeless. After that, I’ll be taking a three month break to focus on starting school again in the spring semester and then, I will start working on an album and start touring. It has been a great year and I just know 2020 will be amazing! Discover more on Clane Matthew and his upcoming releases/shows via his socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Claire Allport is a female singer breaking way through the alternative pop/soul genre. Claire is bold throughout her music, adopting a tone that fits with her and her persona well. Claire is the type of artist where you can feel her audacious tone crisply through both her lyricism and vocal dynamics. Residing in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, Claire has been producing tracks for 11 years, grasping tightly on her expertise and wisdom to bring to the music game in this day and age. Claire Allport is a well-rounded artist, and it's incredible what she has already accomplished as an artist today! We're excited to present her new music to the BuzzMusic community, especially those who fall in love with soulful pop ballads. Claire's "FAKE" is filled with drama, acquiring an overall confident and alluring tone. Claire is very aggressive with the execution of her vocalism, which allows for the robust and fast-paced environment "FAKE" gives off. The track definitely starts off with the hard-hitting and rough vocalism of Claire, integrating into a more soft and harmonious tone as the track continues on. The beat is undeniable catchy, we have to admit. Claire really picks the right tempo and rhythm for the type of track she curated. Claire sings "Please don't call me, I won't pick up. You bore me, I've had enough"--a clear ballad and verses many of us can relate to (especially when it comes to that certain someone we've had enough of). "FAKE" is fun, even though it adapts a more forward approach as an alternative pop track. We listened to "FAKE" once, and it wasn't enough to fully grasp the track and what it provides to the listener. And so, we listened to "FAKE" about 5 times before we officially became obsessed with the track. Give a listen, or possibly many listens, to "FAKE" here. Continue reading for Claire Allport's exclusive interview with BuzzMusic! Hi Claire! Let's talk about your upbringing as an artist--how did you grow up within the music scene? I started singing from a young age, however I put that to one side to gain my qualifications at college. Once completed, I focused on improving myself as a performer and had vocal coaching for 5 or 6 years. Within that time I was scouted for The Voice and X Factor UK. What would you say is the most important take-home message from your recent release "FAKE"? I would think the most important message is that you can cut people out of your life and not feeling guilty for doing so. We see you've been performing for quite some time as an artist! Tell us about how you feel when you're up on stage performing, and how the crowd's energy is during the performance?! Performing is something I’ve always loved doing . When I first started I suffered with nerves which affected my performance, however once I overcame them my performances changed dramatically . I always like to involve the crowd as much as I can when I’m performing, as their energy is something which you can feed off . I’m conscious of making sure the crowd has the best time possible . Would you say that your music is a big reflection of your personal life and experiences? Every song on my EP is based on real life experiences and issues . My 2nd track What If I, I wrote when I was in a very bad place and I think that is reflected within my vocal delivery and the mood of the song . My EP is titled Collecting Moments and that’s exactly what it is, it’s Moments which have happened in my life which I’ve taken the time to write about . What's next for you as an artist? I’m in the process of finishing my EP, I’ve got one more track to write and record and then I’ll be focusing on getting a band together and putting together my EP launch . Get to know the artistry of Claire better through the artists socials: Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic