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Residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The American Hotel System is a rock band that fuses Hard Rock, Americana and Folk. The melding of these genres boasts The American Hotel System’s diverse musical range. Previously titled, 'socio-political rock', they strive to create music that provokes feelings from this listener. Their discography ranges from songs about love to war and everything in between. Fresh and ground-breaking sound arrangements in The American Hotel System’s track, “21st” have me blown away. The band members have inspiring and special ideas when it comes to creating music. The whole band’s chemistry is evident through the speakers. The timing and tempo of everything is flawless and finely-calibrated while the vocals remain rich and transcendent. I love the detailed lyricism and effortless delivery of every word. The alluring acoustics at the beginning of the track are the perfect intro to a hard hitting rock hit. Dedication to craft in the detail is admirable while the infectious and vivid music fused together is awakening. The American Hotel System brings raw energy and an indefinitely loud testimony to the magic of the underground scene.  Layered guitars, ground breaking vocals and emotive lyricism give “21st” a transporting feeling. Painting a soundscape in your mind, The American Hotel System allows the listener to escape into an alternate reality and live in the music. The heavy breaks during the chorus when the vocalist belts, “I’m letting go” is the true highlight of this track. I highly recommend you give “21st” a listen. Check out “21st” here and read more below in our exclusive interview with The American Hotel System! Hi guys! Can you start by introducing yourselves to our readers? I’m Jacob. I sing, play guitar, and take things too seriously I’m Hailey and I’m the drummer. Im Jocko, I play the bass and am often the reason people complain that "its too loud in here." I’m C. T. I play guitar and offer comic relief. How did you come up with the band name The American Hotel System? Jacob: Jocko, Hailey, and I all went to college together studying music. Along with being a music major comes road trips with ensembles to play at various places to promote the program, and with long road trips come weird conversations. On one particularly long road trip, we were coming up with overly complicated band names just for fun and I said “The Hotel System” to which my friend replied “Dude! “The AmericanHotel System!”. Despite starting as a joke, the name has been allegorized through the music we play. I was working on writing an album called ‘Reflections’ that would ultimately become our debut EP (A Search For Sunken Truth Vol. 1), so I decided to use the name! Western culture is so broken, and I hope these songs can be a refuge from the societal storm— The American Hotel System can serve as a shelter and pose an answer to the cultural divide. Who are your musical influences? Jacob: Jon Foreman, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jack White, Drew Holcomb, and Kings Kaleidoscope. Hailey: Steve Jordan, Andy Hurley, Ben Howard, Chad Butler (Switchfoot), Tyson Motsenbocker, Mumford & Sons. Jocko: Miki Santamaria, Victor Wooten, Jason Werkema, John Mark McMillian, Jimmy Rainsford, Buddy Rich. C.T.: Emarosa, afi, the 80’s as a whole, B. B. King, James Bay. What’s the meaning behind your track “21st”? How do you want the listener to feel when they hear it? Jacob: I know that my greatest struggle in life is pride. I wrote this song the day before I turned twenty one; when I was at a point of crisis where I had spent the last two years of my life destroying relationships through selfish pride. Twenty one is a significant number to me: I spent twenty-one years of my life on top of a pedestal, it takes twenty one days to form a habit, and we live in the twenty first century. I really believe that the only way we’re ever going to make it as a culture is by stepping down from our thrones and lifting others up in love— This song serves as my constant reminder to do just that. It’s my hope that the listener will hear my heart and feel the push to take a step down and care for their neighbor. Hailey: When people listen to the song 21st, I want them to feel like they have the freedom to stop going with the tide of controversy and instead get on each other’s levels and see things from the perspectives of one another. This song screams perspective and humility to me. I want the listeners to feel this too. Jocko: I see 21st as a chance for people to take a self reflection of where they’re at. I see it as an opportunity to see what we are missing in life by being so focused on what, in reality, may not even matter (I.e. social status, wealth, pride, etc) and it gives them that chance to look away for a second to focus on what really is important. C.T.: I will leave Jacob to explain the meaning. But as far as how I want to listener to feel, I know when i first heard it it struck me. I was in a place in life where I needed a change and that’s what this song is about to me. When I hear it, when I play it, I feel like I can change. I feel like I can be the person I want to be. “In this 21st century”. What’s your writing process like as a group? Jacob: The songs almost always start as a lyric or line that I’ve written throughout the day. I have a little notebook that I carry in my pocket at all times and write down ideas throughout the day. Most days I end up with 10-15 lines, verses, or concepts and I spend time in the evening typing all of them into my laptop notes. Copying everything over digitally helps me to really pour over each idea and get a feel for which ones deserve the most attention. While I’m writing the lyrics it’s like I can hear the finished song in my head with all of the parts and production, so that really helps guide the musical side of the writing process once I pull out my guitar. When a song is at a place where I can play it acoustically for the band, I’ll bring it to them and cast the vision for what I hear in my head and we’ll have a go at playing it together. Sometimes you can have a song for years that isn’t fully realized until the entire band has a hand in it. ’21st’ was a song that I had written for over a year before we recorded it and didn’t have plans to make a full arrangement. We had a solid acoustic arrangement that was going to be on the record, but once we stepped into the studio we realized it was a much larger sounding song. Hailey: For me, the writing process usually starts with Jacob playing the song for us on guitar. From that point I start to hear potential dynamics and grooves. I’m all about blending and emphasizing the instruments and mood surrounding me, so I try to be sensitive to the feel of the song and to the emotions that I want to convey. From there I work on locking in with the bass and try to get a nice tight groove going. From that point on, it’s all about collaboration and workshopping. Jocko: As far as my input on our writing process, I see myself as more of someone who gives critiques after a lot of the main idea is already established lyrically. By the time I get to what Jacob has put together as far as content, I want to see where we can go to that next level musically, where can we add a sick guitar solo, or maybe do a big stop to make that moment even greater to bring our song to whole new place that will really impact our audience emotionally. C.T: Usually by the time a song gets to me, Jacob just wants me to lay down guitar solos. Lolz. I would say that I am the salt in the writing process. I kind of bring out the flavor after everyone has put in their part. Stay connected with The American Hotel System through social media! www.facebook.com/TheAmericanHotelSystem www.instagram.com/TheAmericanHotelSystem #BuzzMusic

Young up and coming rap artist, Trippychidi is delivering a new underground rap sound. Born in Queens, New York and now residing in Indiana, Trippychidi brings a rock-star, egotistical like presence onto his tracks which make him unique as an individual artist. Gaining attraction from several local artist, Trippychidi is on his way to the top. His latest release “Teaser” is a such fire summer sizzle! I like the very subtle and smooth R&B background melody. Layered with catchy bass and addicting sound arrangements, “Teaser” exudes the confidence of a future legend. Trippychidi delivers flawless and precise bars. His lyricism and hard hitting one liners are evidence of his creative mind. Rap icon and fan favorite, Trippychidi knows exactly what his listeners want to hear. “Teaser” is a dope track that anyone can rock to and spreads a quirky and confident vibe. Artist and ground breaking creator, Trippychidi is exactly was today’s Hip-Hop scene needed. His expansive ideas and storytelling aesthetic are truly mesmerizing. Thriving up and comer, Trippychidi’s “Teaser” is going straight to my summer bangers playlist and I recommend you do the same. Listen to “Teaser” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Hi Trippychidi! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you came up with your stage name? My Name is Trippychidi I’m 17 and was born in Queens, New York but moved around from state to state all my life. I came up with the name Trippychidi based upon an LSD accident that happened to me, it’s a long story. What was the writing process for “Teaser” like? How did you come up with it? Teaser is based upon females who act high class or boujee but really are doing dick and a whole bunch of dirty shit, which was the case for me. Who are you musical influences? My musical influences are Chief Keef, 21 Savage, and XXXTENTACION. I grew up listening to a lot of Chief Keef and screaming his adlib “ BANG BANG !! ” What would be your dream collaboration? My dream collaboration would be with Chief Keef and my dream collaboration with a producer would be with StoopidXool they both are very talented in there own ways. What are your hopes for your launch into the music industry? I just wanna make fire music to be honest. I just wanna make music that is out of this world, like music harder then dread-swinging music and make a name for myself in the industry. Stay connected! Instagram: www.instagram.com/trippychidi #BuzzMusic

Blessed Eye is an eclectic and confident new artist from South Africa. His upbeat and light hearted tracks set him apart from the grit in today’s music industry. Unapologetic and completely authentic, Blessed Eye has been making music since he was 12 years old in his bedroom. His mother was a little torn at first, but now she’s his number one fan. Spreading a positive message of love and self acceptance puts Blessed Eye on the map in a big way. Newly released Early June 2019, “I Love Myself” (feat AB Crazy) boasts a confidence and swagger that's evident in the titled. Upbeat and addicting, Blessed spits verses about his haters and how much he doesn’t care about what they think, because he knows he’s better. His flawless flow and tireless ambition sets him apart from other lame that criticizes him. Blessed spits bar after bar of his authentic truth. His speed and timing is perfectly fused with the catchy melody of “I Love Myself”. This track features a modern hip-hop sound with an upbeat and light hearted melody. Blessed tells the story of his success and confidence through addicting lyricism and smooth delivery and we’re loving it. “I love music, I love myself and I got love for everybody.” -Blessed Keep up with this up and coming artist and check out “I Love Myself” here. Keep scrolling for an exclusive interview with Blessed Eye. Welcome to BuzzMusic, can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? What was your upbringing into music like? Blessed is a rapper,producer, drummer, photographer ,poet and writer. Born in Zim and raised in South Africa ,mother(Tswana) father (Zulu). His influence for music came from literally any music genre he listened to. He was born in a Christian family, so some melodies and spiritual rhythms got stuck in his mind . Although growing up as a teen ,he didn't get much support from this parents as they were old fashioned and believed talent never paid bills .So he had limited time for his music especially in primary school, where he discovered his talent. But it took time for it to register in his mind ,although he kept writing, he thought it was just for fun . There was a time his mother walked in his room ,found him writing a song,she said she wishes he loves school the way he loves music .At that point he was about 12,too young to know what to say to make her understand but he never stopped. He'd sneak out with a backpack, tell the folks he's going for her study group while going for rehearsals. Music became his life. Is there any artists that inspire you or influence your sound? Inspiration is fascinating when it comes to Blessed ,because he never had someone he listened to everyday that could have influenced or changed his music but growing up ,he liked listening to Akon ,then moved to likes of Kendrick Lamar,J Cole and Tobe Nwigwe . Most of his music is driven from life experiences. Everything he went through, he wrote down. So his music is like a timeline of his life because every song has a moment,meaning, location and feeling. Its Beautiful really. What’s the Hip-Hop scene like where you’re from in South Africa? Well ,currently the hip hop scene here in South Africa is really growing ,better than the 90s. The industry keeps getting bigger,different sounds introduced ,different people , and local artists are starting to collaborate with international artists but there's always those who don't make sense but that's another scene. Tell us more about your track “I Love Myself” The iceberg The story behind I Love myself is intriguing .So last month me and my brother/partner Billz finished buying our studio equipment. Everything was looking up ,then Siy(friend)stumbled on a post on Facebook saying if you are an upcoming rapper in Capetown and want to make a track with Ab Crazy contact us. So Siy told us about it ,then we contacted the guy. He told us what was needed and there was a fee for the feature since the song is fully mine .Two days went by we managed to get a few bucks ,last money we had we put it on the feature. We took the opportunity. Africanation. The session with Ab was great,it was more than just recording and going separate ways. We had conversations, shared information, developed a relationship. He was really fond of me and the message in the track. So I would say it was a great experience. What was the writing process like? The writing experience is always easy .As soon as my mind pin points were the song is supposed to hit ,how its supposed to feel and the message behind it,everything else falls into place. I was happy with myself firstly. I didn't look at my situation and complain or cry about what's going wrong or right.,I was just happy with myself. I made sure I felt the love I have for myself for it to affect others. It was released on my birthday, no other day better than my birthday, to release a track called I love myself . My music will shake nations ,will build nations and bring life where there's no life. I am Blessed I am Art. Stay connect with Blessed on social media! www.instagram.com/blessed_eye #BuzzMusic

Yreva Flow (You. Receive. Eternal. Visions. Abundantly. For. Love. Over. Wealth.) is a young and independent American Hip Hop artist that grew up in Palmdale, California. Since ten years old, Yreva has envisioned being a talented and successful recording artist. His father could play multiple instruments such as the piano and drums and played a large part in inspiring Yreva to be involved in music. After dabbling in talent shows and freestyle ciphers in high school, Yreva was able to release two solo mixtapes in his teenage years. At 25 years old he released his debut EP titled “Slave II Society” which is available on all streaming platforms! With so much success already and fresh off the release of his newest single “Rendezvous”, Yreva Flow is off to an explosive launch into the music industry. “Rendezvous” is a versatile track about Yreva’s humble climb to success and the groupies that want attention for the wrong reasons. Yreva Flow spits truth about how much he respects loyal women, but these women aren’t the loyal type. Yreva Flow is aware and conscious of the fake people around him. It won’t deter his focus on the money. His ambition and desire to be successful is too powerful. The production of “Rendezvous” is a unique and experimental retro sound behind Yreva’s expert bars. This fusion creates an explosive sound arrangement. Heavy and deliberate, Yreva creates music that is easy to vibe along to and admire. Stay on the lookout for this spectacular up and comer. Check out “Rendezvous” here and read more below in our interview! Hi Yreva Flow! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? Well I go by the name Yreva, and I’m currently a independent hip hop artist that has a passion of making music I’m a young 28 year old that is based in Palmdale California right now. How did you come up with this stage name? It’s kind of unique how I came up with this name, during my musical journey I had several aliases and I told myself I needed a permanent name that would fit, so my last name is Avery so I just reversed it and came up with Yreva, as far as the acronyms I’ve always been a visionary since a kid and I’m always in tuned with God so I decided to come up with You Receive Eternal Visions Abundantly for Love Over Wealth. Who are your top three musical influences? My top 3 influences musically are 2pac Shakur,Logic AkA Bobby!!! And Nasir Jones aka nas!They all played a role on my influence growing up especially 2pac!!! What’s the meaning behind your track “Rendezvous”? The meaning behind the song “rendezvous” is simple, put your money where your feet is and go chase the BAG!!! Is the release of this single leading up to another EP? It’s possible, but for now ima leave it as a single, although I am working on a full project but the content of my next project is different from “rendezvous” so it really depends on what I’m cooking up in the studio but for these next few months I plan on dishing out singles to my fans and supporters , my next project title is TBA, but it should be finished by the end of this year . Stay connected! www.instagram.com/Yreva_Flow #BuzzMusic

MCP Official is an 18-year-old Canadian emcee coming out of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He began his career releasing free music around November 2017 on Soundcloud. He became serious about it around 2019, releasing music and monetizing it. When he initially started out on SoundCloud, he was just mixing and mastering music himself. Now that he began monetizing music, he has done what every other artist does and sends it to a professional engineer. just four things this young artist wants musically: 1. Complete control of his music 2. Making music he loves and sharing it with the world 3. Becoming an artist YOU are inspired and moved by 4. To prove to not only himself but everybody else that he can be successful. MCP Official released his latest single titled “You Can’t Tell Me” and if you’re ready for a party banger then this is the song for you! A catchy hook that will become glued to the memories of our listeners, MCP Official spits a fire delivery while still keeping the balance between dynamics subtle. He shows versatility by transitioning his verses through multiple different paces and articulations, keeping the listener on a consistent roller coaster with twists, turns, and drops at every corner! “You Can’t Tell Me” has a consistently impactful production. The beat itself goes so hard you instantly become a fan to the deep and hard-hitting bass alone. But what was super dope was how the beat didn’t transition into different dimensions instead, added an element of expansion. Creating a more augmented component to the beat. “You Can’t Tell Me” was the perfect vibe and party hit that many people will love! Listen to “You Can’t Tell Me” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Thank you for sharing your music with us MCP! Let’s talk about your upbringing and background. How was it? I was born and raised in Swift Current Saskatchewan, Canada... started writing music in grade 10 I was picked on a little bit in middle school but in high school, the bullying stopped.. graduated.. I proved everyone who thought I wouldn’t get my grade 12 wrong! Was a great feeling, so maybe I can prove everyone wrong when it comes to my music so I got a little more serious with my music and the seriousness is still increasing. I never had a lot of money growing up, bit I can’t complain because I am where I am now and I’m doing pretty good! Who are some of your musical influences MCP? What ways has it impacted your artistry? 2Pac, Ice Cube, Eminem, J. Cole, Denzel Curry, and more.. These 5 artists speak/spoke the truth, they speak/spoke about life, they all stay/stayed true and throughout all the negativity they stay/positive. There thinkers and they also have fun, you gotta have fun. Well I guess maybe that’s what I think about these artists and thats just what I incorporate into my music. Your music is dope! Have you noticed any major differences from when you were engineering yourself as opposed to the monetizing of it? I’m on my phone emailing, a lot more than I am working in the studio. What’s the major theme to “You Can’t Tell Me”? I just do my own thang, I don’t fu*k with nobody, I don’t get my style or anything like that from anybody, I’m my own person. I just kinda have my own attitude imma say what I want to say how I want to say it imma do what I wanna do and there’s nothing you can tell me, you can’t tell me. What’s next for you MCP? For the next little bit just introducing myself to everyone I can and gaining a fan base get people in tune with me, release a track every month or two for monetizing, and a free project on SoundCloud every year.. sometime in the month of July release a single that is being worked on right now! Jan 1st 2020 release “2020”, a free project on SoundCloud. Just keep working. Stay connected with MCP Official! www.facebook.com/mcponthamic www.instagram.com/mcponthamic #BuzzMusic

Abiss TheLyricist is an MC, B-girl, and songwriter who doesn’t take no for an answer. Abiss is one of those lyricists who doesn’t see an ending in the culture of hip-hop. A true b-girl from the Hartbeat. She is the CEO/President of Soul Accession Ent. Publishing Company and Blazed-Up Records. She is really no stranger to the ups and downs of the industry. Abiss debut album "Apologies Not Accepted" is still rocking heads in the underground arena. After a string of countless releases, Abiss TheLyricist is currently working on her 4th studio project. This project holds an incredible fusion of style and creativity. Being a mother has influenced her style and essence in the booth as well as on the stage. Abiss creates incredible energy. Dancing isn’t the only field where Abiss has all the right moves in! Music seems to be her alleyway, and the messages she promotes seems to be her niche. The release of her record “Superstarr” promoted the idea of spreading love and being whoever you want to be in life. I loved this because it took us back into a time where hip-hop actually discussed positivity and created lyrics with substantial meaning. For this reason, I embraced “Superstarr” and appreciated the motive of the track. “Superstarr” not only had encouraging morals to it, but the record also had an undeniable magnetic force to the beat that gets its listener dancing. Who doesn’t love a good jam with a good meaning? Abiss TheLyricist brings real, feel-good music back with “Superstarr” and it’s much needed in this current cycle of hip-hop. No telling what this young superstar has up her sleeve as she continues to rock the house with not only her breaking moves but her sensational sounds! Listen to "Superstarr" here and keep scrolling for more content with Abiss TheLyricist. Welcome to BuzzMusic Abiss TheLyricist! How has your background in dance, impacted your artistry in hip-hop? "Movement, dance or breakin is one of the original elements in hip-hop. The DJ plays the break beat or beat so that the dancers can rock. And still today, the emcee is telling you to rock, break, two step or dougie. Still the same format. Dancing shows that you are inspired by the beat, emcee and entire song as a whole. That same beat is whats inspires me put lyrics to it. And invoke a new feeling. Who are some of your musical inspirations and influences? Artist like Michael Jackson, Nas, Chaka Khan, Rakim Allah, Queen Latifah, Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest, Chuck D, Jay Z, MC Lyte, Tupac & Notorious BIG, just to name a few and not in that ordered. In what ways have they inspired you essentially? There ability to write or produce music that is timeless. That has always been my focus. Let’s talk about your debut album, “Apologies Not Accepted”. What’s the main theme surrounding this project? That album was to all of those that didn't believe in me as an artist and business person. Were you able to discover your niche in music with this album? My niche was to just to continue to push myself to be a better emcee and performer every time the opportunity is presented. Out of all your albums and EP’s so far, which do you believe best represents you as an artist? Its actually hard for me to pick because each album holds its own place. Each album represented me in that moment and time. What’s next for you Abiss TheLyricist? Working on this new project. Focusing on collaborating more and continue to bring this authentic sound that I have. I am open to reasonable suggestions but not gimmicks and foolishness. My label Blazed Up Records are working with the artist General P and Pop-Lodi. They are concluding projects at this moment and time. We are always looking for talent to work with. Keep up with Abiss TheLyricist on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/abiss5 Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbissBlazedUp #BuzzMusic

Whitney Woerz is an alternative pop vocalist and songwriter who possesses equal parts of passion and talent. Combining an alternative pop sound with lyrics firmly rooted in personal experience, Whitney’s music possesses a depth and sonic maturity that extends beyond her 18 years. Her unabashed honesty and transparency produce profoundly impactful music that poignantly depicts a multitude of experiences that are accompanied by a range of emotions. With a dreamy atmosphere and a theatrical vocal presence, Whitney Woerz is pulling out all the stops on her single “Little Bit More”. This dynamically powerful single transports the listener into a hazy dream-like production with a serenading melody from the vocalist. The proud musicality that she possesses was everlasting and made the song so much more magical. “Little Bit More” is the perfect record in which the listener can find themselves getting lost in the music, while still finding awareness of what’s going on with the storyline. This is a memorable and more effective way to deliver a song. When you listen to a song and you allow it to channel over your entire mood and emotions, you’re deeply connected with the music. Whitney Woerz opens the doorway for her listener to walk inside the record and explore the dimensions in depth. "Little Bit More" speaks about complications that arise when power dynamics become slanted within personal relationships and admitting you want a "little bit more." the relatable lyricism alongside the mystical production was the perfect ingredient for an atmospheric hit. Check out "Little Bit More" here and read more in our interview below! Thank you for sharing your music with us Whitney. Mind telling our readers a bit about your background and upbringing? I’ve been writing music since I was about 13.  I grew up in a small town in Connecticut where music was not “cool.”  I needed a change and so I moved to New York where here I was able to be myself and actually flourish musically.  And now I am about to graduate a performing arts high school in Manhattan called Laguardia. What inspired you to pursue music? When I was 13, a friend I only knew from social media told me she was going to kill herself.  I didn’t even know what this meant at that age, but I sat down and just started writing a poem for her that then turned into a song called Ghost Story.  I sent her this and truly didn’t expect a response, but to my surprise, she said that it saved her life and inspired her to get therapy. So once I helped one person with music, I realized I could help so many more.  I started writing like every day since then. How would you describe your songwriting approach? My songwriting approach varies every time I write really.  I get inspired from various things that happen to me, I see, hear, even smell sometimes.  I write random one liner lyrics in my phone and in this little notebook I always carry around every day.  Or, I sit down at the piano, guitar, even on production apps on my phone to create the music portion of what I write. We loved “Little Bit More” and the meaning behind this. In what ways were you able to personally relate to the song? I think anyone can relate to Little Bit More. This song is for anyone who’s been in a relationship in which they care way more than the other person.  I wrote this after a relationship I had where I just needed a little bit more from the person. What’s next for you? I’m writing every day and recording as much of it as possible.  I have a song called Care coming out in a few weeks that I’m so excited for followed by a song called Sad Love that I think is my favorite song I’ve ever written. So a lot of new music is to come! Stay connected with Whitney Woerz! Instagram: www.instagram.com/whitneywoerz Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitneywoerzmusic #BuzzMusic

Swaco Tha Illest comes to us from Durham, North Carolina with an underground and eclectic sound. Raised in the DMV, he is heavily influenced by his upbringing where there was always music and poetry around him. Swaco’s musical influences include Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and fellow DMV native Logic. Rapping since 13 years old, Swaco’s music is easy for listeners to vibe out to while they ingest a meaningful message. His rhymes possess a storytelling aspect to set him apart in today’s music industry. Old school R&B and classic hip-hop vibes run strong throughout Swaco’s newest track “Growing Pains”. The raw and powerful energy exuded throughout this track is admirable. Swaco The Illest remains authentic and transparent while he tells the story of his upbringing. “Growing Pains” reveals the struggles of Swaco’s life growing up. Living up to certain expectations as the man of the house with a single mom and taking care of his brother can take a toll on a young kid growing up. He persevered and made it through his challenges, despite the odds being against him. Swaco gives the listener a chill vibe and smooth track while they can easily take in his vulnerability. Swaco plays with an experimental arrangement of the kick drum as his main backbeat and we’re loving it. I highly recommend you check out this track and stay on the lookout for Swaco Tha Illest! Check out "Growing Pains" here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? My name is Swaco Tha Illest, I am a Rapper, Producer and Audio Engineer from Northern Virginia. How did you come up with the name Swaco Tha Illest? Well the name 'Swaco' stands for success will always come out, and I think it's a metaphor for my career because everything is a process and no matter how long the process if you're meant to succeed it will come out. The second part of my name "'he illest' came from me just feeling like I was the illest rapper when it comes to the way that I produce my songs and put together my freestyles. How did you get started making music? I've been rapping since I was 13, my mom was involved in poetry growing up so being around that allowed me to get my pen game up and start spitting flows every now and then. I even tried to start my own group back then with some of my friends in my neighborhood. We only made like one song then and I believe it's still up somewhere on Soundcloud. Was there one person or event that made you start pursuing music more seriously? Yes, actually after middle school I took a hiatus from rap and wasn't spitting anything but just writing a lot. In tenth grade, I used to freestyle in the back of my classes all the time and my friend was like "aye, you need to get in a studio" and so I went searching and found a local studio but I didn't have any money for studio sessions. I found out that they needed a new receptionist, so I bugged them to death to let me be the receptionist and also teach me how to engineer then finally, I got a chance to engineer. In the beginning I didn't have any clients so in the free time I had I would record my own music and figure out new tips from youtube. Eventually overtime, I got better and decided to put out my first tape. Tell us more about your track “Growing Pains”. What inspired you to write it? So Growing pains actually just kind of came to me, I am the oldest child of three so for me I was the trial child and had to go through everything first while also being a second parent so I felt like this track was necessary not only for my growth as a person but my musical growth as well. I remember it was while I was finishing up my tape "Another Melodrama: Before The Fall" and I was sifting through beats on the internet then came across this one and it really took me. I was already in the mindset where I was like " I feel like talking about my life and telling a story" so once I found the beat I came up with the chorus and the verse right there but I knew the song was gonna need a singer because I couldn't sing the song myself how I saw it in my head. So I asked my friend Monèt to come and sing it for me, so she sang the hook and did the ad-libs. After that I thought the song was dope but I still felt like it needed something else, so I just sat with it for a minute while finishing up before the fall then I overheard my friend Soul Chii sing and wanted to add her in the mix cause I felt her voice would compliment the track. After a few tries we got it right and I just knew that the song represented everything I was trying to convey. Keep up with Swaco Tha Illest on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/swaco_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Swacothaillest #BuzzMusic

Lou Ella started singing at a young age and grew up immersed in music from her dad’s North African origins to her mom’s European influence. After her parents separated, teenage Lou Ella started writing songs as she felt she struggled as an only child and she decided to stop hiding and instead be heard. Lou Ella’s sound is a combination of pop and soul with powerful lyrics that talk of the emotions she was always afraid of sharing. Lou Ella’s voice is sultry and soothing in “Summer Of Love” and she has written a beautiful piano line to accompany the passionate track. I love how the song starts off slow and gains traction with the addition of bongos, snaps and harmonies that add further depth to the track. Lou Ella’s tone of voice is refined and she is able to deliver the lyrics beautifully while embedding a sensual vibe into each word. The laid-back lyrics flow phenomenally together and describe the loss of love along with the pain that follows mixed with the fond memories that have been created during the “Summer Of Love”. I really am a big fan of the slow addition of instruments and harmonious vocals, as it really leaves this mysterious vibe that makes you wonder if there are any other surprises lurking – and there really are numerous moments that took my breath away. Overall, I love the tone of Lou Ella’s voice in “Summer Of Love” combined with the eclectic and unique tones that can be found throughout what sounds like, in my opinion, a blend of pop and jazz tones that create this tranquil tune. Check out "Summer Of Love" here and keep scrolling for an exclusive interview! Stay connected with Lou Ella through her social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/loucloudsound Facebook: www.facebook.com/loucloudsound #BuzzMusic

Growing up in Northern Ireland, Jamie Sloan had a passion for music but never a desire to make his own. Once he picked up his guitar at the age of 16 and self-taught himself from Youtube and old chord books, music just became something he fell into. Jamie Sloan is a riveting vocalist that you will find yourself obsessing over. He released the single “New Orleans Queen” and we couldn’t help but love his rasp and grit to his vocal texture while still sounding sweet with a rough delivery. This odd fusion helped create a more individual characteristic to his artistry. “New Orleans Queen” was a blissfully delivered record. The breathtaking melodies and brilliant production to complement it was just smooth as a baby’s bottom. The lyrics were still catchy with a poetically created storyline that wrapped us into this song. Jamie Sloan is a catchy vocalist who we won’t be able to get anough of! His voice is timeless. It’s one of those sounds that will touch you and keep you moving with every note he makes. Jamie Sloan is a phenomenal singer-songwriter, crafting original music that’s atmospheric, catchy, and from the heart. Eschewing one genre, Jamie’s music draws influence from soul, hiphop, and blues, fused together with a pop feel. Somehow both soft and gravelly at the same time, Jamie’s vocals perfectly convey his lyrics – which are full of emotion, telling stories of “the trials and tribulations we face as humans”. This cleverly-written piece was a nice offering from an amazing artist like Jamie Sloan and leading by example, Jamie is living proof that it’s possible to “overcome any odds and live your dreams as long as you have the courage to never give in”. Check out "New Orleans Queen" and read more below in our exclusive interview! Thank you for sharing your music with us Jamie Sloan! In what ways are you and your music influenced today by your upbringing as a child? First of all thanks for having me, really appreciate it. Music was a huge part of my childhood, my mum had me in her late teens. So having a young mother who was into Guns'n'Rose's, AC/DC etc I grew up with a love for, what we'd now call 'classic rock'. Though there was no shortage of Soul,Motown, Pop, Country and the list goes on. So i had a varied diet of music as a child, as i grew older i gravitated towards Singer-songwriters,Soul,Motown,Blues, R'n'B & Hip-hop. I don't know why exactly, but these genres of music just speak to me in a way others cant. I didn't have the easiest of upbringing but in no way was it the worst either. I do think because of this, i grew up fast and always held a conversation with adults better than i could with kids my age. People would often say i was 'An old head, On young shoulders' and id probably agree. i was always observing life, people, different situations & more curious about serious stuff than i was with playing about. I think that it has served me well in being a songwriter and maybe set me on this path. “New Orleans Queen” was a beautiful song. What inspired you to write this? Honestly, The first thing people ask you after you release any music is, "whats next?" so that definitely set the wheels in motion. At the time i wrote it, i was single. Endlessly swiping left and right on dating apps trying to find a match (oh millennials). You get tired of that pretty quickly and always being out trying to find love, searching for it and I thought "someone has to be out there for me, where are they?" there's a certain frustration that comes with that too. Next thing you know BOOM!, Light bulb,4 hours later you have a song. What was the major theme behind “New Orleans Queen”? Longing to find, someone that you sincerely want to keep forever and the frustration that comes with trying to find them. I've never been to New Orleans but for all i knew, it's where they could be. It's about the searching we do for love and the hope that we might have that cinematic meet cute, one day. Regardless of whether that's in Paris, Rome, New York or The French Quarter's of New Orleans. You have an exciting EP coming up in September titled “No Fairytale Stories”. What can we expect from this project? No Fairytale Stories mostly covers the parts of love we don't see in technicolor rom-com films, the heartbreak and the searching. It momentarily touches on my personal battle with anxiety and depression. It's real life stuff and it's raw. Don't for a second think that it's all doom and gloom because it's not, there is always a silver lining, a sense of optimism and triumph which runs through out the EP. I always strive towards making music that's relatable and empowering, If i've done my job right that's exactly what you'll get. What’s next for you Jamie Sloan? Usually this is the first question LOL. I don't really look that far ahead of myself, Often takes my attention away from the here and now. I'm going to get this EP wrapped up and move on to the next one, hopefully there will be a few tours thrown in there and if i'm lucky some time to chill. You can definitely expect more music though, that's for sure. Stay connected! Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamiesloanmusic Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiesloanmusic #BuzzMusic