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Nasir Jr is a rap singer who’s originally from the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Since immigrating Canada became his home, his sound been built on genre fusion with hip-hop being the backbone of the music. His sound is diverse and the energy that he can bring to the stage is unmatched. Nasir Jr released his single titled “Get With The Program” and we loved every bit about it! Nasir Jr has a nice cultural aesthetic to his voice, which makes this record more unique than your standard rap hits! Nasir Jr emoted his lyrics with a passionate projection, strengthening the connection between the listener and the music, as a listener we’re able to explore the multiple dimensions Nasir offers us in “Get With The Program”. He channels his mix of singing and rapping to create a more multi-faceted persona in the arrangement of “Get With The Program”. This was smoothly done, fabricating a more solid vibe than usual. “Get With The Program” is bound to generate new fans for Nasir Jr due to the overwhelming energy it presents us, making us want to come back for more. The experience Nasir Jr gives you with “Get With The Program” is an experience like no other, and you can’t forget it. Nasir Jr succeeds with this record, and we were expanded into a new realm of artistry that was much appreciated. We’re anticipating what Nasir Jr has next in store for us. Listen to "Get With The Program" here and get to know more about Nasir Jr below! Hey Nasir Jr! How would you describe the style of “Rap singing”, do you believe this is a new subgenre in hip-hop? It’s funny you start with that, and I would say it is a termed that was settled on mainly because I and my friends couldn’t figure out a box to put me in as a rapper. Rap singing - the execution of the old school traditional rap style with a twist of melodic infusion. I use the word infusion as it sums up my style as an artist with influences ranging from genres such as jazz, afropop/afrobeat, grime to alternative rock. Tell us about “Get With The Program!” This is a song that speaks to me dearly and can pretty much summarize what I've been through while trying to get to this point in life. Raised by African parents in Nigeria and immigrating to Canada, this song speaks to the struggle trying to convince friends and family that making music is really want I want in and out of life. A lot of the message centers on the earliest feedback I got when I began to put music out there. Some of these include "you can't last," "what makes you think you can do this full time?" and "are you sure music is the career for you?" So, this is a statement from me to all that doubted the process emphasizing that I'm not just here for now, I'm here to stay. What was the impact you hoped this song achieved on its listeners? My thought when making this record was to give the listeners that nostalgia of this Rap genre with a twist that’ll make you not only bump your head, but request this at the club. I also hoped the message would be received that negativity within your surrounding isn’t enough reason to deny yourself of your dream. From your artist point of view, which moment in “Get With The Program” was your favorite!? Lol, my favorite moment. Now that’s not an easy question to answer considering I particularly like this record a lot. If I had to pick though I would say right where I switch up the tempo in the second verse; the part that goes: Yeaaaah i’m talking liquid funds Tell them sey, my levels don change Tell them sey, the journey don teh Tell them sey, we came from bottom And now we balling like Drizzy…………. Mainly because a lot of that part was written in pidgin, and that allows me to express myself differently on a record. What’s next for you Nasir Jr? I just wrapped up shooting the music video for “Get With The Program,” so that is something to look forward to as it completes the story. I also have a single in the works for the summer before my mixtape drops, which is titled ‘Quantum Leap.’ Connect with Nasir Jr on social media www.instagram.com/nazzir_jr twitter.com/Nazzir_jr

There is a bright future for new artist JAY FRE$CO. His style is unique yet trendy, and he knows exactly what his listeners are craving to hear. He uses his natural gift in music to sing and produce an effortless blend of new wave RnB, Dancehall, and Pop. JAY launched his career in 2017 by curating rap and trap music like the vast majority of artists in Maryland, but when he started to venture out into other genres, he discovered that his true passion lies among singing. His sound is quite diverse from most artists in his area, allowing him to stand out and make a name for himself. JAY FRE$CO records all of his tracks in Baltimore, Maryland at Wright Way Studios. His latest release this year is titled “Sunset Views” and we are obsessed! “Sunset Views” is exciting and upbeat, and with JAY’s serene voice you are surely to be blown away. His style is original and creative, yet the song is incredibly catchy. We can’t stop hitting repeat! The song gives off the perfect beach party vibes that make this the perfect track to bump to this summer. It’s a feel-good, cheery song that will put you into the right mindset. JAY FRE$CO is exactly what the industry needs, a raw, hungry, talented artist who knows how to make a great tune. Keep updated with JAY FRE$CO so you don’t miss a single hit! Listen to Sunset Views here and get to know more about JAY FRE$CO below! Hey JAY! How did you discover your passion for music and creating it? I’ve loved music my whole life. I actually think I discovered my passion for music at a young age. My parents used to be in the fitness industry and they ran a gym down in Texas. Apparently, I used to turn the volume up on the music all the way in the gym when I was like three to dance to Gettin’ Jiggy With It by Will Smith haha. So, my affinity with music started at a really young age. The first album I ever listened to with a conscious understanding of music was Speakerboxxx/The Love Below double album by Outkast when I was nine years old. I was just mesmerized by how melodic Andre 3000 was but also super impressed with his lyrical ability. Big Boi was also such just a G. That cut he had with Sleepy Brown (The Way You Move) was so addicting, I remember listening to it non-stop haha. Discovering my passion for creating music was a bit out of the norm. I used to freestyle a lot in middle school and high school. Me and my friends would have rap battles either in person or over Xbox Live. I was always super witty and I think that’s what helped me win a lot of those haha. I also used to make beats religiously on my ASUS laptop with FL Studio. I had vivid dreams of becoming a producer when I was young. I really wanted to be like Timbaland or Scott Storch but my beats were just never up to par so I kinda fell back from it. Ultimately, I did not really commit to becoming a recording artist until after I graduated from undergrad at the University of Maryland in 2016. My friend Deenyo (who is a rising rapper out of Baltimore, MD) and the rest of my boys pushed me to make music. They knew how talented I was as a freestyler and saw I had a passion for music creation. Making the move to a recording studio to lay vocals was the first big step in taking my passion for music from a hobbyist level to true practitioner level. I credit my friend Mo a lot with my development because he used to drive me to my first few sessions. Hes my ride or die guy. We bounced in and out of crappy studios (from the burbs to the trap) for a minute until I got to Wright Way Studios in downtown Baltimore. Once I started recording at Wright Way and saw the RIAA Gold plaques on the wall it gave me a second wind to take music seriously. The studio was super professional and felt like home. So, I then switched my artist name to JAY FRE$CO, transitioned from rapping to singing moreso, and basically, that’s how my passion for creating music as a recording artist was developed. I have been recording under the FRE$CO moniker since late 2017 and that is also the year I truly discovered my passion for making music. What vision did you have for your hit “Sunset Views”? Did it turn out how you originally envisioned it? Sunset Views was initially a throwaway track! I had wanted to make a couple dancehall songs for the summer a few months ago. I laid some vocals down over a few different dancehall beats at Wright Way with my engineer Mario. I then sent the rough mix of Sunset to my brother Chen. Chen is the only person I trust to listen to my demos and give me honest opinions. If he doesn’t approve the song, I won’t release it. He has a really good ear. He initially said he didn’t rock with Sunset Views. I then decided to totally re-work the first verse of the song. After laying the new vocals down and getting it mixed and mastered he absolutely loved the song and the general reception of the song has been extremely positive. So in the end, it did turn out how I wanted it. My vision for the song was for it to be a melodic summer anthem with a catchy hook and that’s exactly what the song is. What vibe do you want your listeners to get from “Sunset Views”? I want them to get a fun summer vibe from it. It’s a really warm dancehall/pop song with afrobeat undertones. It has a dance on the beach type vibe, and it also has a warm summer night on the freeway hair blowing out the window carefree vibe. I want people to take what they want away from the record but ultimately the song is designed to put you in a blissful and warm mood. Who would you consider to be your biggest musical influences? Tory Lanez is a big influence. He has crazy vocal range. The thing people don’t know is he can actually sing. Many of the notes he hits on his records, he can hit without verb or autotune. NAV is also a huge influence on my sound. Bryson Tiller is another one. Drake obviously. Ramriddlz for sure. PND also has influenced my sound a bit. Can we expect more music from you in 2019? For sure! I have another song dropping June 21st titled “Back to You” featuring my brother Deenyo. The record was mastered by Ali Gatie’s engineer Shumxi.  So be on the lookout for that. I also just did a feature for Deenyo on a record titled “Time Travel” that should be dropping this summer. There’s also a few dope artists I plan to work with in both the States and Canada so you can expect some more collabs in the near future as well! Connect with JAY FRE$CO on social media www.instagram.com/fresco www.twitter.com/jayfresco

Manchester born singer/songwriter Hatty Keane is bringing a soul-filled style to the music industry. Composing motifs that relate to REAL LIFE is was Hatty Keane is all about. Her gritty style and honest lyricism delivers a fresh new connection for her fans to relate to. Infectious melodies and unpretentious verses are what Hatty Keane is known for. Hatty’s newest release “Freedom” is a bluesy powerhouse anthem. Its gospel influenced undertones give an alluring vibe. “Freedom” is a track about the struggles that people face day to day. Life is tough and Hatty Keane gets that. “Life ain’t fair, you knock me down but I won’t be beat” in this lyric Hatty talks about how the trials in life won’t break her spirit. She perseveres through the struggles of life and inspires her fans to do the same. The catchy piano riff draws the listener in but Hatty’s undeniably spectacular vocals keep them coming back for more. Her charisma and eclectic style come through the speakers and demand to be heard. Although it has a melancholy tone, “Freedom” exudes the confidence we all want to have. Bravo, Hatty Keane! We can’t wait to see what she delivers next. Check out “Freedom” here and read more below in our exclusive interview. Hi Hatty! Can you start by telling our readers more about yourself? I am 24, I have named my style of music 'cinematic soul', I wish I had been around in the 50s, I'm in love with Old Hollywood and retro themes. What’s the meaning behind the lyrics in “Freedom”? Freedom is about real people with real struggles. It tells the story of the people who fight every day. They fight to survive, to put food on the table for their kids. When you were writing “Freedom”, did you write the lyrics or the bluesy music first? How did you match them together? I heard the first parts of the production we had been working on and it automatically took me on a journey of struggle and pain and I knew thats where I wanted to go with it. Who are your musical  influences? How do they inspire you? Jacob banks, Sam Henshaw, Amy Winehouse. I'm inspired by the realness of the lyrics and how they are delivered in such an emotional way. When you’re not making music, what do you do? I love the gym it really helps me to switch off and makes me feel so strong. #BuzzMusic

Aurelio Valdez is an incredible, fully rounded individual that deserves a tremendous amount of respect for his many endeavors to make his community a better, safer, and more empowered place. Aurelio is a Mexican-American activist born and raised in Seattle. His hometown has a special place in his heart, along with strengthening, uplifting, and unifying latinos based in Seattle. Aurelio does this by taking part in the Board of Directors for Arts Corps, a charity that specializes in fueling young individuals with inspiration to embrace their inner creativity through cultural learning experiences. Aurelio also participates in another organization called Amplifier, which reiterates social movements with art. Other notable things about Aurelio is that he is a program director at Teaching Artist for Northwest Folklife, and he is also currently studying Political Science and Sociology at Pacific University, while being the Social Justice & Intercultural Coordinator at his school. All while being involved in so many activist activities, Aurelio goes above and beyond to empower Latino youth by creating his own inspirational music to empower them. Nepantla is a motivational and educational song that was released in 2018 that reminds me of J Cole due to his real lyrics, tranquil voice, and old school rap vibe. “Blood of the Spanish, might of a solider, are you listening to what I even told ya? I know it’s hard to get the weight off your shoulders, raise gets to war but the road gets colder, I know your skin is brown but your soul is gold, raise your head up and let the world unfold” After listening to “Nepantla” I feel truly speechless. It’s a beautiful song that gives Latinos something relatable to them, it educates, and it touches the heart. Aurelio goes on to talk about the history of Mexico and Mexicans, and he dabbles slightly into politics and injustices that the people face. Its raw and emotional. It’s extremely rare to find an artist who creates music with real content that genuinely betters the people who listen to it.  “Nepantla” makes the listener feel included, heard, important, and socially aware. Aurelio blew me away with “Nepantla”, and we will definitely be on the lookout for his new songs to keep us inspired! We appreciate everything you do Aurelio! Listen to Nepantla here and get to know more about Aurelio Valdez below! We are incredibly impressed by everything that you do! How do you make time for everything and still be able to create music? It’s incredibly hard balancing everything I do. It often feels I have to sacrifice something whether it’s spending time with my friends or even a good night sleep in some cases. For me realizing my priorities of helping my people through music keeps focused on always writing from whatever is relevant to me or whatever is bothering me at the moment and I need coping from it so writing poetry or even a full song is really therapeutic for me; this is how I continue making music What makes you so passionate about empowering Latino youth? What inspires me to help Latino Youth is that being a first-generation Mexican born in the United States, There's much cultural and identity confusion we have. Growing up in a community that is majority white, I barely had any help to navigate life other than my close friends and family; I could have easily been shot dead, locked up or just accepted the life that many expected me to have. I've been overlooked my whole life because I am bi-cultural and because in society, America has made itself believe that Mexicans or Latinos, in general, are inferior but I want to express how powerful and resilient I am to prove all these doubters wrong. By proving them wrong with my resilience, I know there's a Latino boy or girl looking at me seeing that it is possible, they can be proud of being bi-cultural, having brown skin, being proud of their humble upbringing and not looking down on it because society already has done that for us.  I want to be the ultimate resource for many Latinos I have the privilege of working with.many of these youth. My hope is that my age group or generation will be the last of Latinos who have to work excessively hard to prove a point, No one would have to go through what I and my homies had to go through. What inspired you to write “Nepantla”? When I first learned about the meaning of Nepantla, I couldn't explain how happy I was to finally connect with a term or concept that perfectly explains where I stand with Identity, the song was written way before I learned about the word, however. I started writing this song during the first few months I moved to the city of Seattle for studying. Experiencing many new things but importantly interacting with such a different environment and groups of people. Being surrounded by people who don't identify the same as me both ethnically, culturally and socioeconomic status made my own identity more prevalent. Writing Nepantla was an act of survival, I needed to write the frustration of the inner identity complex I have being Chicano in such a hostile and different environment. Many Chicanos, myself included, feel isolated because they don’t completely identify with traditional American values, but also struggle to identify with the Mexican cultural values endorsed by their parents. We are in a constant battle to know our identity. Nepantla is my interpretation, my frustration and my uprising with my conflict. What do you want listeners to get from “Nepantla”? I want my audience to relate to me on this song, either you relate since you're a Chicano or even find something to empathize with on my song; doesn't matter if you're a Latino or not, identity is something that everyone struggles with so I want you to feel the emotion I am demonstrating on this song. I would also want you to refer back Nepantla when it comes to understanding who I am as an artist. I am a big hip-hop fanatic that loves working on my craft, rap over old school beats and just overall produce songs with meaning. Nepantla set the staple for who I am as an artist. Do you have more music that will be released in 2019? If so, what can we expect and when!? Expect summer 2019 to be filled with brand new music, visuals, directing projects and me to continue putting South Everett on the map; what I'm really excited about is traveling to Southern California and connecting with my fans that I have the honor of having. I already have the rest of the year planned out so stay tuned for what's coming! Connect with Aurelio Valdez on social media www.instagram.com/aurelioxvaldez www.twitter.com/aurelioxvaldez

D’Angelo Rovetti, better known by his stage name DJ Vetti, got into beat making by his senior year of highschool. Growing up watching his dad DJ for a group titled “Total Invasion”, with the name DJ Tuff Cut Tim, and influenced by his uncle who was a rapper named Rude Boy, DJ Vetti learned many of his modern skills from them. DJ Vetti is also inspired by influences such as Kanye West, DJ Mustard, Young Chop, Metro Boomin, DJ Khaled, P.diddy, J Cole, and Dr. Dre. Not only is he a skilled beat maker, bu DJ Vetti prides himself on his talents as a producer. He find talented artists/rappers/singers to work with and creates songs that are his own. The newest club banger from the San Francisco native, DJ Vetti, is “In This Club” (ft. BLKHRT AMiR, Don Stadium and Sambo). This track is all about having a good time and it's the perfect song to turn up to this summer. DJ Vetti puts his own personal and original flare on a modern dance/hip-hop sound. The music is well mixed but not over produced. “In This Club” features no lulls or pauses. It’s an upbeat and high energy summer track that I’ve been bumping on repeat. Dj Vetti makes music that his fans can relate to and that’s what sets him apart in today's music industry. His explosive new track “In This Club” is a fire track and will be bumped in clubs in the Bay Area all summer long. I can’t wait to see what this talented music producer creates next. Stay on the lookout for the talented DJ Vetti! Check out “In This Club” (ft. BLKHRT AMiR, Don Stadium and Sambo) here! Keep scrolling for our exclusive interview with DJ Vetti below. Hi D’Angelo! How old were you when you released your very first track? Well my first track I produced/made a beat for I was about 19 years old. My first official track that I can say is mine and under my artist name, I released it at the age of 22. How does your earlier music compare to your recent release “In This Club”? Well you can see some elements from my earlier music inspiring my new song “In This Club” but really you can tell I’ve progressed especially in the very uniqueness of my sound to make it a more different quality from a SoundCloud Beat to a radio ready beat. Do you think having influences like your dad and uncle bring a unique flare to your sound? How so? O yes ofcourse. Being in the studio with my dad when I was young really put beats into my head, and gave me a great edge in making drum patterns and being unique. Plus the knowledge he showed me about hip hop, gave me an edge on sampling and manipulation to create my own sound. And also my uncle was a grimey, Bay Area, thug type rapper, so that influenced a lot of my beats to sound gritty and something that you can flow to, but also spit a fire verse to. When you’re not making beats, what do you do? When I’m not making beats, I’m either working, being with the homies, spending time with my girl or working out. But if your asking for a specific hobby, then I like to workout and also hoop. What inspired you to keep making music everyday? What inspires me to make music everyday, is that I want to achieve the highest I can go and make enough money for me and my family. Music has always been in my life, and I want that to be my passion. Also it helps when my fam, girlfriend, and brothas like my music, because it gives me the most confidence that I can do it and I will succeed. Connect with DJ Vetti on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/djvetti/?hl=en Twitter - www.twitter.com/drovetti22 #BuzzMusic

Brett Miller is a progressive-pop singer-songwriter who blends different genres into an evolving sound and puts his versatile vocal talent and song craft at centre stage. With the ability to shape his sound, Brett released his debut EP “Something Beautiful” in 2017 showcasing his music and personality as well as diving into Brett’s passion for music through the delivery of powerful vocals and timeless stories. Introducing new colours in 2018, Brett refined his voice and musical stylings for his new single “Red Water” featuring SAZE, a Hip-hop artist from Brooklyn. Currently, Brett is planning to release a numerous amount of songs throughout 2019 kicking off with “Fire Escape” in January and more recently in May “Million Voices”. “Million Voices” has a beautiful blend of instruments and sounds that touch on the edge of hip-hop, pop and electric stylings which accompany a refined tone of voice. Brett’s voice has an impressive range as he is able to showcase his ability to hit the higher notes just as powerfully as his strong lower notes. I love the funky electric sounds and tones that can be found tastefully scattered throughout “Million Voices” and that blend so wonderfully into this vivacious track. The lyrics feel like they have been carefully compiled together to deliver a unique story that follows what I have interpreted as a love for a woman. The music video for “Million Voices” follows a woman walking through what looks like New York City and could possibly be trying to portray a story of a moment in a women’s life. I personally love that this song is so filled with passion, and I feel that it is possibly open for interpretation from the audience’s point of view. Overall “Million Voices” is a vibrant track that delivers a beautiful story combined with extremely talented vocals and a gorgeous blend of melodies. Listen to “Million Voices” here and get to know more about Brett Miller in our interview below! Hey Brett! We love your sound! Tell us a bit more about yourself For sure, and thank you. This is Brett Miller. I'm a singer/songwriter & full-time musician living just outside NYC. I initially moved up to this NYC area back in 2014, from my hometown of Orlando, FL, to pursue a Masters degree at NYU's Steinhardt for Songwriting. Before graduating in 2016, I had started working on my debut 5-song EP, Something Beautiful, featuring 2 well-known singles, "Eye to Eye" & "Something Beautiful". I recorded the collection with fellow singer/songwriter and record producer, Austin Zudeck, also hailing from NYU, and his partner and main engineer, Justin Thunstrom, collectively known as PARKWILD (Disney Music Pub). Something Beautiful EP introduced me to over 65+ countries and led me to working with several producers and songwriters from all around the world. Since 2017, I have worked on releases in over 15 countries including Germany, France, Israel, Norway, the Netherlands, India, and Australia. It's been a magical ride these last 2 years. All I ever wanted was for my music and talent to take me around the world. And now it's June 2019, and I'm amped-up to release my sophomore EP, Think Big. My first single from the EP, "Fire Escape", dropped in late January, and on May 17th, I followed it up with 2nd single, "Million Voices". I'm so excited to have finally released MV. It's a message and composition I'm so proud to share and now have available for anyone to bring into their lives. All is set for the 5-song, Think Big. EP to release on June 28th, featuring 3 new tracks. Overall, I'm just a man on a mission: to be a better musician, entrepreneur, and human being everyday. It has all taken a lot of focus and dedication, but I've been grateful for the chance, and humbled by how much I have left to go. You can expect a lot more from me hereon. Are there any artist that inspire your unique blend of sounds? Countless. The world of music is dense, but there's something for everyone. As an avid music listener who also makes music, I believe this process happens more on a sub-conscious level. Without even thinking about it, my creativity seems to bounce off all the styles and melodies I've experienced in since uncovering music, conjuring up a hybrid of music that I can actually call my own. Like I said, there's something for everyone. Lately, I've been relating to several current artists who have similar stories, messages, and experiences to my life like Zayn, Dua Lipa, Kevin Garrett, and Logic. I've been wowed by productions styles from Kanye West, Brenden Urie of Panic!, Bazzi, and the late, great Mac Miller. I've been playing piano since I was 11, and that was inspired by my first musical memories of Billy Joel; my first example of a fully-fledged singer/songwriter & piano extraordinaire. And from there, I can go on. There's so much talent out there, and with each new artist that arises comes that person's unique perspective on life. I'm happy to be able to share mine. Can you give us a glimpse into your creative process for “Million Voices”? Sure. I wrote this song with songwriters/producers, Ryder Stuart and Jackson Hoffman here in NY. MV had a very organic inception. We started from scratch, working with just the opening synth lead, and began building up the production and lyric simultaneously. While Jackson stayed diligent on engineering the track, I focused primarily on the message and lyric of the track. Ryder bounced between us both. It took us just 3 hours to develop the first full draft, which only needed a bridge edit to be what you hear today. It was a great day. The song's message was inspired by my experience witnessing someone I care deeply for struggle with moving forward on the things she most wanted in life. Sometimes it can be hard to help our loved ones if they don't want to be helped, but thankfully, that's where music can take over. It truly allows for a deeper level of communication from one human to another. Million Voices is a perfect example of a song with a rooted message for anyone to gain perspective from, and I'm proud to be sharing in its success with my co-writers. From an artist’s perspective, what makes “Million Voices” stand out from your recent single and any other upcoming singles? I guess I sort of talked on this in the previous question, but honestly, I believe MV to be my latest sign of maturation. I've learned a great deal from my experiences thus far, and the idea of MV has been one of several concepts on the top of my mind as I progress. Sound-wise, I believe this to be my highest quality yet. I'm learning more of what I want and what sets me apart in my music and am working with the right people to make it happen. All of this will continue to build in coming years, but for now I'm riding high on Million Voices. Tell us when we can expect more of your tracks and are there any upcoming performances in 2019? Well, the Think Big. EP is definitely my biggest news, landing on June 28th, 2 days before my birthday. Expect to hear, see, and experience the songs off this collection over the summer and beyond. I am in the midst of plotting out a show (or two) for the EP release. One booked show: my band and I are opening up for Brit-rocker, Tatiana DeMaria, at the the Bowery Electric in NYC on June 14th. This pairing seems insane, and I know this show is gonna be lit! Come out if you're around, you will not be disappointed. Oh yah, and low key, after summer, I'll be shifting my focus onto my 2nd EP release of 2019; a collaboration with Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist, SAZE. The rapper featured on my 2018 single, "Red Water", and we've since been plotting an EP together, so look out for signs of that after summer. Thanks for the opportunity to share my stories, Buzz Music, and thanks to all those who've read them. I hope as I continue to share and create, I can positively impact your life and remain with you for the long haul. Connect with Brett Miller on social media: www.instagram.com/brettmillerlive www.facebook.com/brettmillerlive www.brettmillerofficial.com #BuzzMusic

Fridaye, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois on the Southside started falling in love with R&B at the age of 4 and began singing in 4th grade. He eventually transitioned into rapping and took his music career very seriously, and by the end of 7th grade began working on his debut album “WOAYL” (Wisdom Of A Young Leader). This album discussed the political issues and injustice for African Americans in America. Fridaye began rerouting his image as a rapper and wanted to get away from the political side of things and rebrand himself more as a mainstream artist! He’s currently dropping remixes on different platforms and as the CEO of his own music group titled; “Badd Intention”, he has signed multiple artists from the Chicago music scene in which includes Kofi The Kyd and Deeskee the Demon! Fridaye is expecting to gain notoriety through his label, music, and artists! Fridaye is taking it back classic with his single “Album Of The Year” ! This traditional hip-hop record had elements of transporting rap with legendary old school vibes within the track. The tough lyricism was delivered with a raw energy and floated between an aggressive and laid-back approach. Many rappers nowadays can’t hold the attention of a listener if you strip away the hard-hitting beat. Why? Simply because not many rappers aren’t that great of lyricists! However, Fridaye is proving that you can push your pen and still be a ground-breaking success. “Album Of The Year” had me flowing with the vibe of the song while enjoying the next punchline from Fridaye. What I loved the most was the closing of the song. It was like a bold knockout to let you know whose coming for the crown. He says, “lookout, I got an album of the way”, this whimsical ending adds a charismatic appeal to the title of the record, ironically complementing each other. “Album Of The Year” was a nice offering from the next lyrical great of hip-hop and we can’t see what’s next from him. Welcome to BuzzMusic Fridaye! Your artist name is pretty cool! What was the inspiration behind it? Thank you so much. The inspiration of the name Fridaye came from my inspiration of rnb singers Marvin Gaye and Lucky Daye. People have described my music to have a laid back style to it. Plus I was always the laid back dude in my crew, but pass me the mic u will see a whole different side of me. While listening to your single “Album Of The Year” we noticed some nice old school hip-hop in your delivery! Who are some of your influences? Well I mostly listen to R&B music such as again Marvin Gaye lucky daye Charlie Wilson, Howard Jewett, James inagram and many more. But were molded me into the hip-hop and rap figure that I am I would have to say J. Cole Kendrick Lamar KRS one Rakim Biggie and there are a couple more that I’m Leavin off the list but those are just some major people who influenced me. Tell us about this record! What’s the message you hope the listeners gain from listening? To be honest I’m hoping that people will just get to know me as an artist from my word play husky flow delivery, I just feel like it would be good to hear a different voice in the rap industry talking about something more positive. I most definitely want the fans and even people who are just hearing me for the first time to realize that I’m bringing back real hip-hop. What all can we expect from your album “Wisdom Of A Young Leader”? LOL that album actually was released back on SoundCloud in 2016 what you could expect From that album and old-school fillet of the 90s hip-hop from pioneers like Tupac biggie Heavy D etc. But I am currently working on a new project call nothing last forever collections And you can expect from this a mixed genre of R&B and hip-hop it will be a mix of old-school and new school there’s a lot of artist that are doing the same style but The style I have I will say is more mature I’m hoping to get this out by the end of the year but until then I’ll just keep dropping remixes and eventually some original music. What’s next for you Fridaye? Well I have my own independent label that I am running which is called BADD Intentions music group I have myself and two other artists on this label I’m working to help them get themselves out there while I’m also trying to get myself notoriety but like I said the next move for me is I will be trying to drop nothing last forever collections and a bunch of remixes and you also be here in a lot more music from my artist that I just signed. Connect with Fridaye on social media: www.instagram.com/fridaye_ #BuzzMusic

To friends he’s known as Kev, but as a recording artist, fans are getting acquainted to him as It’s Really Kev. A Flatbush, Brooklyn native, It’s Really Kev is a talented and naturally gifted hip-hop artist who paints his vision through his unique sound. It’s Really Kev began writing songs in college and his debut single “Go Youngn” was released in 2018 and received incredible success. His intent to connect to audiences is evident as his lyrics paint a picture on many topics throughout songs. It’s Really Kev’s newest project “Signed, It’s Really Kev” features the dope track “17”. This song lets the listener take a retrospective look into It’s Really Kev’s upbringing. He highlights where he’s from and the road he’s travelled. Kev experienced the hard truths and struggles of the world at the young age of 17. He goes into detail about his trials and tribulations who have made him into the man he is today. “Early mornings, late nights, figured out how to take flight.. I’ve been grinding all f*ckin’ night” is an awakening lyric. It takes hard work to get anywhere in life and It’s Really Kev is proof of that. Hypnotizing echoes of female harmonies give “17” a vibrant theme. The catchy Motown style beat is addicting and leaves the listener wanting more. Acoustic guitar throughout the track fuses expertly with the raw and vulnerable energy “17” exudes. With his new project, “Signed, it’s Really Kev” pictures are painted as Kev introduces his vibe and art to the world. Listen to "17" here and get to know more about It's Really Kev in our interview below! We love the track “17”! Can you talk more about the meaning of the lyrics in this song? What’s your favorite part? 17 is really an insight of my mindset and me trying to be independent at the age of 17. I graduated high school at 17 and didn’t turn 18 until the second semester of my Freshman year in college. Like most college students I didn’t have any money, but i also never wanted to feel like an expense for my moms.  My close friend and I figured out how to eat, pay rent and anything else we needed or wanted to do by creating multiple hustles on and off campus. Most of my friends were at least 2-3 years older than me and would go to parties that i couldn’t get into since i wasn’t 18.  As they would go party i would ride into the city of Savannah with them and figure out how to hustle some money up until they got out the spot. This was one experience that opened my eyes to grinding for what you wanted in life. My favorite part of the song is “live on campus as a truant but also a student, making plays to get my money I’m sticking and moving, business man in a fashion and i never knew it...” This was just me showing I’ve always had balance within life and the spirit to employ myself. As listeners get to know me they’ll know that I’m a vibe and it shows through the music. Who are you musical influences? Why? Off the top of my head i would say André 3000. His ability to use unique words and keep his rhyme pattern is something I look to do in many songs. I’m also influenced by a lot of old funk tunes like Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield and other artist during that time, as well Reggae since my family comes from Guyana. The old funk tunes just create a vibe which i always intend to do when I create my own music. With that said a great deal of my influence comes from my life. I felt like I was able to experience both sides of the coin as i grew up in low income areas but was also able to go to college and see a different style of living. I’ve had one real 9-5 but also have had to figure out how to hustle money up. There’s way more influences that i can speak of but the most important and prominent is my surroundings and experiences. What’s your writing process like? I prefer to write alone as i may re write bars a 100 times over to be sure I’m painting a vivid picture or sometimes just finding the right words to set the mood. Usually i write in the crib, sometimes to a beat or no beat at all, it really goes with the vibe that I’m in. It could take a while for me to find a beat that fits certain songs. Depending on the content and the vibe it can take me a few hours to write a song or a few months. When you’re not making music, what do you do? I read up on different areas to help propel me as an artist. Marketing, writing styles, listening and watching how some of the greats stamped their name in the industry. Really trying to elevate myself as an artist and business man. Besides that I try to chill with those close to me when I get a chance and take care of my body so I workout and try to eat clean. Connect with It's Really Kev on social media: www.instagram.com/itsreallykev www.twitter.com/itsreallykev #BuzzMusic

Arcaydium is a band from Montreal, Canada who came to life when singer-songwriter Chris Petterson and bassist Corrado Johnston began jamming with some friends. They adopted the name Arcaydium and began writing original material. Throughout 2017 and 2018, the band started to gain a following, playing shows all over the greater Montreal region, as well as participating in festivals and competitions. Arcaydium recently released their debut self-titled EP and their style is exceptional! Arcaydium is a juicy mixture of psych, rock and reggae, with splashes of pop, funk and attitude. The EP begins with the song “Flying” and this opening introduction felt so hypnotizing, as if I was experience a life-changing spiritual moment. The sound fx was magical right before the rock n roll reggae transitioned in. This was super dope. I became instantly attracted to the band. Arcaydium wastes no time and creating the most electrifying vibe for their listener. “Flying” just as the title says, elevates you into the project, and leaves you hanging on cloud nine! The tone from the vocalist was dope! It had a nice rasp to the quality, which strengthened the rock n roll vibe. The next single to transition into the project was “Throughout The Years” a more energetically driven song. This track warrants its place in the album perfectly. It has strong rock n roll vibes, with an eclectic and exciting vibrance that exudes across the listener. The badass strumming of the electric guitars, chaotic mix of drumming and brashful vocals felt like electricity! “Journey” was the next record to transition into this EP and everything was a lot more funkier than the previous! This psychedelic record had rhythmic guitar grooves, and an eclectic funky groove you won’t forget. You’re on a natural musical high and you can’t come down at this point! The closing record on this EP, “What A Shame”, arrangement was so pleasant and felt a lot more joyful than the electrifying records prior, however it still had a sense of excitement. The lyrics in “What A Shame” were romantically propelled forward. This added a songwriting dimension to this seemingly perfect project and we loved every bit of it! Arcaydium released an EP that will send you through a wind of exciting emotions. Instead of taking its listener through highs and lows, they keep you remaining at the highest elevation possible. This project is a killer! Listen to the full EP here and get to know more about Arcaydium in our interview below! A band that doesn’t need quite an introduction, welcome Arcaydium! You guys have been killing it so far with various of different performances and competitions! What’s the most exciting feeling about performing? The most exciting part of performing is getting our songs heard by people and seeing their reactions. It’s really helpful for us to test out new material in an audience. It’s an incredible feeling to play our songs and see people having a good time, dancing and singing along. Do you guys have any pre-performance traditions? If so mind sharing them? If not, how do you prepare your nerves for an upcoming performance? Before every show, we like to hangout backstage and get in the zone, listen to music, warm up, have some drinks and get ready to put on the best show we can. The nerves are always there but the minute we step out on stage and the first chord is strummed all the stress disappears. We get lost in the music and every show becomes a unique experience with every different crowd. Tell us about your EP! What was the major vision and theme behind it? Our debut EP has been in the works for a long time. We wanted to showcase different elements of our sound by choosing different style songs. “Flying” is a psychedelic reggae song with an alt rock chorus and outro. “Throughout the years” is our “classic rock” heartbreak song. “Journey” is a funky psychedelic rock song, and “what a shame” molds reggae and classic rock together with emotional lyrics. Certain songs such as flying and what a shame were written by singer songwriter Chris Petterson, while a song like Journey was developped through a jam at rehearsals. We really took our time with this record to guarantee that we made something new and unique while still paying hommage to the music of the past. All 4 songs were KILLER! But which is your favorite and why? “Flying” was our first single, and it showcases our unique “psychedelic reggae rock” style. The outro section shows fans that we enjoy making music differently then the standard songwriting formula, and the fun upbeat reggae verses and rock choruses give fans a good taste of what to expect from Arcaydium. Any more exciting Arcaydium performances our readers can be on the lookout for!? At the moment, other than a few local festivals and shows, we are taking time off to write as much material as we can. We love writing music and jamming as a band to come up with new unique sounds, so fans can expect new music out in the near future. www.instagram.com/arcaydium www.twitter.com/Arcaydium #BuzzMusic

One of a kind with his sound, Yzzi is a modern phenomenon. His heavy alternative hip-hop tracks fused with flawless bars set him apart in today’s music industry. This incredibly versatile singer-songwriter/instrumentalist has had his hands in every possible genre of music and plays a key role in the creation of every track including mixing and mastering. Alabama native, Yzzi continues to create music that transcends space and time. Yzzi’s single “Don’t Look Back” off of the project “Late Nights Early Mornings” is real hip-hop layered with alternative and electronic vibes. At just over two minutes, Yzzi is able to convey his confidence and multi-skill set through his unique tone and style. He breaks stereotypical boundaries with dark and grungy alternative music. This song is quite deliberately a hip-hop vibe, Yzzi’s catalog boasts a genre-bending medley of music. “Don’t Look Back” is a song about exactly what the title implies. Not looking back on your past because it’s already done, focus on the future and keep hustling. Yzzi gives the listener a retrospective look at his past and an inside look at the life he lives now. “You know you can never change sh*t from the past” is a lyric that proves the overall theme of the song. Yzzi’s delivery and energy throughout the track “Don’t Look Back” is a fresh take on an overall intoxicating song. Listen to "Don't Look Back" here and get to know more about Yzzi in our interview below! Can you start by introducing yourself? How did you create the stage name Yzzi? I am a multi-instrumentalist born in Atlanta and raised all over America. During my childhood I cycled between Northern and Southern Cali as well as Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Tuskegee, Alabama. During my stint in Alabama, I met 2 lifelong friends that would change my life forever. Aether Solaris and Adam Ziyad became the first members of my first band. Everybody had a cool stage name but me initially. I HAD to change that. One day I remember watching some almanac show on VH1 or MTV or something where they list all this old stuff from the 90s and they said that in the year that I was born (96’) the Olympics were held in Atlanta (which is where I was born) and the olympic mascot was “Izzy” like “Izzy a swimmer or Izzy a runner?” I thought was AWESOME like “Izzy playing the guitar or Izzy playing bass?” However several years later, after I had been known as Izzy for years, I was signing my name and I looked at the letters and realized that I-Z-Z-Y and Y-Z-Z-I spell the same thing. That not only blew my mind, it made my name original. If you ever see anyone spelling their name like this… then you know what it yzz . Who are your top three musical influences? Without a doubt my initial love for music began with Prince. He was my dad’s idol and his originality always spoke to me. He was confident beyond measure and he did whatever he wanted to do both in music and in fashion with no qualms. Also, his multi-instrumentalism inspired me to learn as many instruments as I can. My love for everything Prince also began my lifelong admiration for everything this is “shock rock.” Next, my stylistic influence comes from Parliament Funkadelic, more specifically George Clinton/Bootsy Collins. When I was a kid they really were aliens as far as I was concerned. Their music had this depth conceptually; they were never afraid to imagine and bring otherworldly elements to their music. They always have inspired me to think BIG. Their records were like a universe with its own story. George and Bootsy are almost like the Tolkien and C.S. Lewis of music. Finally, Guns’N’Roses was my favorite band in middle school. When I first picked up a guitar the first thing I learned to play was Paradise City. Slash was my hero! I read his novel, watched every interview, studied every lick and riff. I believe that Slash was the guitarist that made me decide as a pre-teen that NOTHING was more important than practicing so I could play that way one day. And the fact that he is black inspired me most of all because he is as much a real balls-to-wall heavy rocker as he is funky and bluesy. What was your start in music like? How do you compare it to the tracks you make now? My start in music was with my band “Monsoon” back in high school. I was lead guitarist and I refused to sing. Truth is, I was terrified of singing in front of people. I did help write the songs which interestingly enough were very clean and middle-of-the-road. We were young and afraid to test boundaries and we wore our influences on our shirtsleeves (literally). However, when the band amicably decided to call it quits, I decided to pick up the mic and dropped the band name and became a solo act so that so show could always go on. It was transformative musically because I began to truly write music and lyrics that painted how I felt. I could be brutally honest without anyone else’s influence on my lyrics or musical decisions. Can you tell us about the meaning behind “Don’t Look Back”? “Dont Look Back” began as a motivational chant to help me cope with the loss of my first cousin Blake to a gun accident. He was more like my little brother and losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. That chant in the hook was the rope I used to pull myself out of the pits of despair. However, the visual concept was born in my protest of religious oppression in America. I preface this by saying I am a spiritual person and I believe in god but not religion. My reason for disavowing organized religion is because it is historically a tool of CONTROL. Religion is the founding pillar in any system used by the elite to control the population. They can convince you to slaughter thousands of people, they can convince people that it is okay to treat women like second class citizens, they can convince you to persecute women for exercising their right to choose, all with the help of the bible. They justified slavery with the bible and lynched black men in church robes. Religion is a governor that they implant in your mind that they use to influence your decisions without your knowledge. Particularly christianity is one of the most bloody religions in history, used to overthrow governments and conquer civilizations for 2000 years. My message in this video was that when europeans first set foot in Africa with christianity we had never heard of it. It was just paper to us because we had our own spiritual beliefs which dealt not with control but with balancing ones life and spirit. The only reason African-Americans are Christians today is because they were beaten and murdered until they submitted. If a witch-doctor from ancient amaZulu were to be given a Holy Bible, this is what he would have done with it. What’s your creation process like? Do you prefer the write the lyrics over the beat or vise versa? I prefer somewhat of a hybrid approach. I tend to make a song segment and then once a lyrical idea sparks, I build both the song and the lyrics until it feels complete. For example, “Dont Look Back” started with nothing but that trippy synth lead that drives the melody, then I added the 808 and that instantly brought the hook out of me. At this point all I had was a hook so I built a verse segment and looped it and line by line I brainstormed my verse. Then I came up with the big idea of slighty altering the second hook (which is a major motif throughout the “LNEM” project). Finally, after I had a full run-through of what I felt was a full song, I muted the scratch vocals and did a final take. Then I went through and added little accents in the rhythm to compliment my phrasing. The biggest pillar of my creative process is that I am a certified audio engineer so I can in my home studio and test boundaries without any worry of studio time. This allows me to use the software as my notepad and thus scratching something out becomes as simple as hitting the delete key. Connect with Yzzi on social media: www.yzzi.live