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Creating gospel and inspirational music is what The God Hour love to do as a collective of artists with the goal of spreading the message of god through their own human experiences. Their hope is to uplift and encourage people to strive for greatness through Christ. “Hymn” is the mix of genres such as Gospel and Hip-Hop that has completely taken me by surprise with the level of talent that the collective The God Hour has gathered to deliver this touching message. The beats are simplistic yet filled with various different sounds that accompany a fantastic choral section and phenomenal raps. The intensity that can be found in the slight change of style between each rap section adds real depth to “Hymn” and I personally think that this song is a great way to rally people of all walks of life together to worship. The God Hour has made great use of references that make “Hymn” relatable and emotions that will catch the listener off guard like “When really I'm in the matrix, looking for neo to save it, and then it's you” and “This life is suicide, so daily I gotta die, just to see the sun shine, with this enormous light of mine” all while emphasizing in their chorus “Nobody but you God”. The use of these techniques is very creative as it shows the listener that everything can be related back to religion if you think about it and helps get the message that The God Hour is trying to deliver across. Listen to "Hymn" here and get to know more about The God Hour below! Hey Everyone! You have a fantastic sound! Can you tell us a bit more about yourselves? Aux: Hello, thank you so much. The God Hour is a gospel inspired collective from Chicago. Through our friendship we have been able to create amazing art with our God given gifts. These gifts pushed us to express and create a God given sound for God's people. 7 Metrix: Our collective consists of five members, M.A.C. (Man About Change), ELL V!rtuoso, Aux, 7 Metrix, and PRO our producer. We all started off as individual artists and would support each other with our different projects. We finally decided that we all would work together to make music that reflected our belief in Christ and our personal life journeys. What inspired you to create a sound with collaboration of genres? 7 Metrix: We all grew up in church, so gospel music has always been our foundation. As I grew up I began to get into Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, and some Rock. These five genres have always touched my heart in a special way and as I got into college I sang classical music. We wanted to give people something that all music lovers could enjoy. Our goal was to express God in whatever genre we loved. ELL V!rtuoso: Gospel has always been my base but I naturally gravitate to other genres of music as well. As one of the writers and music producers of the collective I always like to branch out combining genres together. As much as humans try to, God can never be put into a box so why would our music be. Combining genres allows us to explore our heart and message more in demonstrating our faith. M.A.C.:  I think it was a combination of all of our styles, our influences and things we went through that gave us the sound. In our minds, we were creating songs that we loved. AUX: I would have to say the true all-around love for music is what brought those genres together. Emotions make us react to what is happening in our everyday lives. Music has that same impact, it's the avenue to the soul. Different genres express different emotions and we wanted our sound to express that. Can you tell us the story behind “Hymn”? AUX: Hymn is a song that's a testimonial to the deep issues that each member experienced in their personal lives. The sound brings out topics of past/present emotions that we deal with as we ask God to give us his help. M.A.C.: Hymn caused us to dig deep and speak on some of the pain that we've been through. Our focus was to show people that no matter what happens in your life God can still bring you through it. 7 Metrix: This song means so much because when we were writing the hook my mother was dealing with cancer, I was struggling financially and so many other things were happening to us personally. In moments like this, sometimes you question whether God is even real because of what we suffer. So in one of the lowest points in my life, I remembered my mother would always say to believe that God will answer whatever you need and even when God doesn’t do things the way we want God is still God. So, I thought about what I needed God to be for us at that moment. ELL and I began to pray and then the hook came. From there, the third verse became easier to write because the song became a moment of therapy where I told God my problems. Hopefully others can relate to the struggle of life but come to the realization that God is still the answer.. What does the creative process look like when creating music as a collective? ELL V!rtuoso: The creative process looks like a classroom working on a group project. We all add different elements to each song. Sometimes we're all focused on the beat and other times we're off to different areas of the room writing our verses. M.A.C.: We have production days, where we focus strictly on creating beats. Other days we focus on finishing the songs. We usually start off with a concept of what we want to talk about. We discuss what we are going through and what we feel like the instrumental is saying to us. Collectively we always work together to inspire each other. The goal is to push each other to go harder and do better than the last song. AUX: I would have to say our creative process is very organic and spiritual. We acknowledge God and ask him to create music though us. This process has brought our music to levels we could have only dreamed of. The music has to flow by God's hands. Tell us what we can expect from The God Hour in 2019. The God Hour: In 2019, we will keep promoting our debut album and keep creating more music. Rather it be by us pushing our own individual content or just singles. Overall, we will be releasing more content, but our our main goal is to keep promoting the album. You can expect more shows because we're looking for more opportunities to perform and our fans can expect more updates on things that we're doing. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen and has supported through the process. More music is definitely on the way! Connect with The God Hour on social media www.instagram.com/thegodhour5 www.twitter.com/TheGodHour5 www.facebook.com/TheGodHour

Up and coming artist Static770 showcases his ability to switch up his flow to diverse and different vibes. ‘Pitch Perfect’, a song that revisits past relationship emotions, is his biggest song with 800+ views so far and give listeners an idea of just how diverse he can get. Static770 is able to deliver bars and punchlines consistently well allowing the bigger picture behind his lyrics to shine through in his music. ‘Pitch Perfect’ starts off with smooth, feel good sounds that pick up pace when the lyrics drop. Static is able to flow each lyrics together effortlessly and the added emphasis on specific lyrics throughout the song adds depth to this bumping track. I love the classic structure of ‘Pitch Perfect’ as it starts out with sounds that introduce you to the general vibe of the track, followed by the emphasis of chorus and creative verses with different meanings behind each. Static utilizes metaphors that are scattered throughout ‘Pitch Perfect’ like “But I play you like a trumpet” and it helps the listener paint a picture of the story that he is trying to tell through this creative track. The beats that accompany Static in ‘Pitch Perfect’ are a glorious mash up of genres from what sounds like hints of pop to very distinct tones of R&B and bits of what sounds like funk. If you are looking for a song that gets you pumped up and feeling good about life then ‘Pitch Perfect’ is the absolute perfect track for you. Listen to "Pitch Perfect" here and get to know more Static770 below! Hey Static770! Wonderful to catch up with you! Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? Hi my names is Qadar Morgan but the people call me static I was born in Newark Nj I’m a r&b artist everything I write about come from my heart Do you often use past experiences to help write new music or do you write about other things as well? Umm yes I do because there are a lot of thing that happened in the past that’s made me move to music I felt like I couldn’t express myself the way I wanted if I didn’t do it in music How did you first find your love for music and what made you create your sound? I found love for music though a dream that I still hope comes true and found my sound though teaching myself have to rap learned a lot of words and show people that anyone can do this What is the meaning behind ‘Pitch Perfect’? The meaning of pitch perfect is that I was hurt but at the same time I wanted to show them that I can snap on any beat literally I have so much doubt from people that why pitch perfect is about a lot of things Can we expect to see any new music or performances from you in 2019? Yes I am going to have a tour in August I’m dropping a new single next week and and big ep in the up coming months. Connect with Static770 on social media www.instagram.com/static770_

Indie/Rock band Secondhand Sound are a four-membered collective comprised of Sawyer Estok (Vocals/Guitar), Collin Plank (Drums), Cameron Schmidt (Lead Guitar) and Teagan Proctor (Bass). Secondhand Sound was originally just Sawyer and Collin but by a stroke of luck, met Cameron and Teagan and instantly formed a bond within their passion for music. Together since 2018, Secondhand Sound’s influences include Led Zeppelin, Kings Of Leon and The Black Keys. Powerful influences don’t stop these guys from creating their own unique and eclectic music. With a debut EP on the horizon, Secondhand Sound released their single “No Good For Me” and we can’t stop listening. Secondhand Sound’s mighty, crunchy guitar riffs together with their pummeling, rhythmic textures and dynamic edgy vocals are laced with old school elements while still maintaining the focus of a modern indie band. With a rhythm section throwing down tight grooves and guitar big enough to put a hole in your chest, it’s hard to believe the band is only four guys. Upbeat and addicting, “No Good For Me” is a song that anyone can listen and relate to, or just jam out to. The song gives off an old school rock vibe, while still keeping things indie and modern. It’s hypnotizing rhythm keeps your interest, while the lyrics let your mind wander. The guitar chords are spectacular throughout, the drumming is precise and hard hitting and the groundbreaking sound of Sawyer’s vocals will have you craving more. We can’t wait for the debut album, stay on the lookout for Secondhand Sound! Listen to "No Good For Me" here and get to know more about Secondhand Sound below! Hi guys! How did you come up with the name Secondhand Sound? Sawyer: Collin Plank (the drummer) and I were in his basement one day trying to figure out what to call ourselves. We got a little off track and I somehow ended up exposing how a lot of my family members smoked as I was growing up (I have a big family). I went on to joke that I’ve probably secondhand smoked a thousand cigarettes when I was little going to family gatherings. Somewhere in the same conversation we got to talking about Easy Eye Sound, Dan Auerbach’s record label. Thinking out loud I said if I ever had a record label I’d call it Secondhand Sound. We wrote it down and kept thinking of names but that one proved to be the better out of the bunch. Collin: Sawyer and I were sitting in my basement during one of the early band practices when it was just the two of us. We did not have a band name at this point but we were just starting to write and record demos. Sawyer had mentioned that he would visit his grandparents growing up and they were smokers. We talked about how much secondhand smoke we have experienced as I also had been around smokers growing up. Then we realize a lot of our music that we were creating all had this certain “sound” that came from our favorite bands at the time. We put the two words together and we became Secondhand Sound ever since. When you’re not making music, what do you all do? Sawyer: Study and work so that we can create more music. Even when not playing music, the band enjoy hanging out in each others' dorms and playing games and what not. Collin: Growing up I spent the majority of my time playing ice hockey and then I would do music on the side. Then midway through high school I lost a lot of interest in playing the sport and wanted to focus more on music because I felt that was where my passion was. Honestly since then it feels like all I want to do is music and I am perfect fine with that. Can you tell us about the meaning behind the lyrics in “No Good For Me”? What inspired this song? Sawyer: I went to high school in the suburbs of Maryland. You always have those girls that form clicks where they’re all the same person. In college they join sororities. They all bleach their hair, wear the same clothes, and all look like Oompa Loompas because they are so obsessed with being tan. To top it all off they choose to be in relationships with guys that only want to get in their pants. To me there’s nothing more unattractive than that kind of person. Collin: No Good for Me was the last song we wrote for the EP and it was definitely the quickest song we wrote. The three songs we had released at the time were pretty slow and we knew we wanted a faster song. This EP is the first full work that we had done with the addition of Teagan and Cameron and we knew we wanted to show everyone what we were capable of. I remember Sawyer playing the beginning guitar riff on his acoustic guitar and we knew that this was the song we needed to complete the EP. Sawyer wrote the majority of all the lyrics so he would be the one at ask about that. What other bands would you compare your genre of music to? Sawyer: There’s a lot you could compare us to because the four of us listen to such different things. We really try to take advantage of that diversity in creating our own sound. Bands we all agree on include Cage the Elephant, The Black Keys, and Kings of Leon. Collin: The four of us in the band are all lucky to share very similar musical tastes which helps when writing and creating music and finding a genre. I have hear us compared to bands such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, and The Strokes. Which I guess puts us in the alternative rock category. When can we expect your debut EP to drop? Sawyer: If it all goes according to plan you can expect the EP in early August! The second single will be our late June or early July! Collin: I don’t think we have a set date yet but once we get back to school and back to playing shows in and around Nashville. I would guess early to mid August. Connect with Secondhand Sound on social media www.instagram.com/secondhand.sound www.twitter.com/soundsecondhand www.facebook.com/secondhandsoundband

Jenny J Nam was born and raised in South Korea and has found a new home living in Los Angeles as an award winning composer, songwriter and pianist for a variety genres and music producers. Working for over a decade composing and arranging several pieces of music for Samsung, LG, Coway, The Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korean Government commercials along with arranging songs for K-pop artists like Jung-hoon Kim and Crazy Milk. Jenny has performed at the Valley Performing Art Center, the UCLA Fowler Museum and was semi-finalist at the Songstar song-writing competition Nashville in 2017 as well as receiving second place at the US Song-writing awards in 2019. “Oh, My Beautiful Boy” is a song that we cannot get enough of--from the smooth, alluring vocals to the rhythmic blend of guitar and drums, this track is full of elemental surprises. I am completely in awe of how stunning Jenny’s vocals are, and how she is able to slide gracefully over each note with such an innocent tone of voice that reminds me of Avril Lavigne. Just when you think you’ve heard all the sounds and styles, Jenny throws in what sounds like a mandolin – with a second listen it seems like it is very subtly heard throughout the initial chords in “Oh, My Beautiful Boy” – and a rap section that showcases Jenny’s ability to mix different genres into one masterpiece. The beautiful harmonies that are found scattered throughout “Oh, My Beautiful Boy” add flare to an already captivating track that is going to be a hit! Listening to the lyrics, Jenny is able to write meaningful words that flow wonderfully together and grab the listener right from “Hey boy, I really been thinking about you, the way you smile at me and the way that I start to feel deep inside” – she is really able to connect with the listener and has created an extremely catchy song. Give a listen to Jenny's "Oh, My Beautiful Boy" here, and continue reading for the artists interview! Hey Jenny! Fantastic to chat with you! Can you tell us a bit more about how you first came to love music? I started playing piano at the age of 4. I literally wanted to play piano without any force. no one pushed me but myself. my mom didn't want to hear my "bugging" like "mom, I wanna learn piano, I wanna learn piano!" so she decided to take me to a small local piano studio in my hometown. That was how I met music magnetically. You have a beautiful voice, How long have you been singing for? Oh, I wanted to tell you that the voice featured by "Darwin Avalon" my beautiful talented co-writer of "Oh My Beautiful Boy" Darwin has been singing many other projects of mine. At the same time, we've been writing songs together including this lovely song! Her IG is @darwinavalon. I do sing, however, Darwin's voice was so perfect for "Oh My Beautiful Boy" :) I know that she started singing in her very early age. and she has been trained professionally in many years. She majored in commercial music - voice major at California State University, Los Angeles. That's where I met her and my other superb musician, genuine human being, and co-writer for this song, Carly Lyman as well (her IG is @Kim_se_eun) What gives you inspiration to continue creating new music? Hearing all kinds of life stories from the people around me and my life journey give me always great inspiration. Oh, Listening to great music from great composers (no matter classical or Jazz or Pop or Modern!) inspire me all the time. I want to tell the stories into my music. That's how I keep on writing music. Tell us about the meaning behind “Oh, My Beautiful Boy”. I got inspired by my friend's story. Around 3~4 years ago, while one of my friends went to her school (fyi, she's majoring in music) she had a crash on a cute classmate. And the funny thing is that guy (according to my friend, his major was trumpet... ) seemed to like my friend so much too! so everytime they bumped into each other like in front of the elevator or the school cafeteria, or somewhere else, they got shy so much to talk to each other and one day she saw his face was totally "tomato color" How cute was that? so, after hearing this cute love story, I was writing & singing the main melody when I was taking a shower at that night! Have you found any difference in musical style living in South Korea versus Los Angeles? Yes. Ballard genre is very different. When you are going to So.Korea, you will not only listen to dance/upbeat style Kpop but also very slow, melancholy ballard with a big orchestral arrangement. Korean people are still into "cinematic music" in a slow tempo. However, Ballard genre in Los Angeles and the U.S general, is more of singer-songwriter style acoustic music such as voice and piano or guitar. What can we expect to see from you in 2019? I'm planning to release my 2 single albums in 3rd quarter and the last quarter of this year. Starting from "Oh My Beautiful Boy", My songs will tell you lots of "Jenny's life stories" - it can be your story, it can be her story, it can be our story. :) Keep updated with Jenny J Nam via her socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

From Singapore to Toronto, Jandoelives is creating mellow electronic chill music to vibe along to. His influences include 90’s R&B and rnge to Japanese music. He describes himself as non-genre particular and his music stylings are very expansive. One minute Jandoelives could be listening to Joe Hisaishi, move on to Deftones and then end his playlist with Boys II Men. Jandoelives stays original and alluring with his heavy synth sound arrangements and unique tones. Jandoelives newest release “Namida”, which means tears in Japanese, is sure to keep you hypnotized. After an 8 year hiatus, Jandoelives’ powerful entry back into the music scene is all entrancing. At over 7 minutes long, the melancholy and electronic soundscape with take you on a journey. Jandoelives strives to create parables through his artistry and that’s evident throughout “Namida”. The ups and downs of the music and synths are powerful. Timeless and transporting, the smooth melodies are easy to escape to. I think Jandoelives is an incredibly talented artist and creator. Although the entire track is hypnotizing, my favorite has to be at around 5:00 when the drumming backbeat comes into play. This expertly mixed break of the song only further showcases Jandoelives production skills and creative mind. Overall “Nimida” is an invigorating experience that I highly recommend! Sit back and relax, get lost in the calming mixes by Jandoelives. “Namida (涙); (Tears in Japanese): a catharsis we understand, empathise and experience wholly with one or another; our common trope.” Check out “Namida” here and scroll down for an interview with Jandoelives below! Can you tell us about the meaning behind your song “Namida”? Namida, translates to "Tears" in Japanese. Something we have we understand in one way or another, a relatable catharsis.. As living beings, I see it is one of our common, sometimes unifying tropes, one which we can experience alone, with another or for another. It can be a representation of past memories, present sequence or future longing. A reflection of something reverting, be it poignant or jocular. After not making any music for 8 years, what inspired your comeback? I never thought i’d get back to playing music again, yet alone making music, but music sometimes calls you back, maybe its way of of telling me its not done with me and it was never my choice to make. The long hibernation was a period which I exited music completely - not touching an instrument or even listening to music since i wasn't able to pursue it. A clean break to carve a ”legitimate adult life.” But over time, that had a adverse effect on me personally, and changed me into a different person. You could say I lost my identity. Music has always been a big part of me. My dream was to be film composer. Flash forward 8 years, encumbered with frigidity of daily rudiments and personal trials, I needed an altered course. Perhaps, I hit that trigger point. Felt that something again. The familiar friend I had once forsaken. The reunion began with an ailing attempt to revisit the piano, which soon progressed to composing modest tunes. Eventually aptitude, muscle memory colluded, perhaps preternatural forces intervened and rather organically, the vessel was back in the seven seas. How do you feed your passion for music everyday? In many ways, I’m desperately trying to make up for all the lost time by making good with what I can do now. I try to do a little bit of something everyday, be it composing, recording, playing or just listening with whatever time i can muster; trying to evolve as much as i consciously can. We are fortunate to be present in a generation where anyone can record and release tunes with decent production and at a very manageable cost. It’s easier to get your music out now these days and that serves a great motivator. What can we expect from you in the near future? I have a electronic album coming out in July. Full of hooks, layered instrumentations and syncopated melodies. I’m currently writing a hiphop/rap ep and concurrently working on a contemporary instrumental album which I plan to release by year-end. And I will be releasing new music regularly - mixing and releasing a catalog of already recorded tracks as i go along. Every track distinguishes itself with its own personality. Who are your biggest artistic influences? That's a never-ending list. I’ve had innumerable musical expeditions and various artists have markedly influenced me at different instances. From U2 to the intricacies of progressive music bands in my formative years to A Perfect Circle, the whole alternative/grunge roster, post rock and showgaze acts, a slew of Japanese bands, Pink Floyd, Wet Wet Wet, Biffy Clyro, ELO, The Cure, David Bowie’s Reality album, Counting Crows, NIN’s industrial dread, Sarah Mclachlan, Mew, Mogwai, Bjork, The King of Pop himself, Jamiroquai, Chic, Daft Punk, Natalie Merchant, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, Boys II Men, Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer obviously, James Horner, Abel Korzeniowski, Jan Kaczmarek, Angelo Badalamenti, Thomas Newman, Robert Glasper, host of ol’ Mowtown cats, Dave Grusin, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, Dexter Gordon (to name a “few”). It’s impossible to mention one and omit another. (i really tried to narrow it down! ) I listen to anything and everything, I mean you have to if u want to evolve or forge an identity. Otherwise, your bound to miss out on something. So I can’t distinctly say that a select few artists have significantly influenced me more than the other, especially when i’m writing music. Maybe, thats why I feel comfortable in a variety of styles.  Every now and then, during the playback process i’ll go, “Oh, that’s where I got it from!”, it's a nice welcome surprise - nostalgia, if you will. These days, I generally gravitate towards sounds which are lyrical, has a good groove and understands the unity of simple melody and harmony. Music which flows and communicates - a gratifying tete a tete-a-tete. Connect with Jandoelives on social media www.instagram.com/jandoelives www.facebook.com/jandoelives

In today’s day and age, there's a division in hip-hop! Two drastically different formulas taking over the game. The lyrical geniuses, and the turn up rappers. Mouce however is the bridge between the gap. Weaving between the two styles effortlessly. Possessing the ability to make hard core lyrical compositions that classical hip hop heads can be proud of, also containing the talent to create memorable catchy party tunes, perfect for catching the eyes of the current generation. Mouce released the single titled “Noya” and the initiating energy already had me hyped! The beat slapped. End of discussion. I began to instantly head-nod due to how much I was feeling the music. The flow went super hard, remaining consistent and adding emphasis to the energy of the song. The delivery was with intensity, adding full electricity to “Noya”. “Noya”’s hook was captivating, and catchy. The hook in Noya had me repeating the song subconsciously. Mouce’s lyrical ability shows his MC side, while his turnt up energy showcases the fun rapper that’s in his personality. These two very important elements are fused in Noya, which will win over the lovers of both sub genres of rap music. Mouce has a lot to offer to the rap game as a new, upcoming artist. He has the sound that could really make him a success in today’s industry. “Noya” is radio ready, and could generate an expanded audience due to the mainstream appeal covering the texture of raw, gritty, and uncut rap music. If Mouce’s stage presence amounts to how great “Noya” was, then we are almost positive he’s going to be the next hard-hitting rapper! Don’t underestimate this artist, he’s poised with greatness! Listen to "Noya" here and get to know more about Mouce below! Welcome to BuzzMusic Mouce! Mind telling us a little bit about your background and where you’re from? I am from Orlando, FL and I am a go getter and Leader of the Yodi Nation. I am a rapper and an actor but above all a revolutionary. Just dropped my debut album "Money is Revenge" available on all streaming platforms now. How has your upbringing impacted your style of music? My upbringing impacted not only my music but my way of life, the way I talk, the things I relate to, pretty much everything. Ive had a alot of unique experiences as a black man in America. I have lived in the suburbs and I have lived in the projects and now I am on my way to a mansion. The diversity that I have experienced in my life shows through my music and fan base, I have fans from all over the world all different backgrounds. I can relate to anyone and that's why almost everyone relates to me. Do you have any musical influences or inspirations? If so who and why!? Tupac, Nas,Eminem, Young Jeezy and Wiz Khalifa. Each of these artists has records that have touched me in a way that I will soon touch others. I am also inspired alot by visionaries and great athletes such as Lebron James, Nikola Tesla, James Dean, and Marlon Brando. Tell us about your record “Noya” ? how would you interpret this song for our readers from your artist perspective!? Noya is a crazy record that pretty much wrote itself. Most of my songs write themselves actually. Meaning once I hear the beat the little voices in my hear start wispering in my ear and next thing you know 20 minutes later we got a record. Honestly I dont even remember where I recorded Noya at but I did write it at my boy Marvin's crib in Atlanta, he was out of town so I had his spot solo for a couple days. I blew about a hundred blunts of loud and "Noya" is the result of that. What’s next for Mouce? Take over the world simple and plain. Money is Revenge the album out now Im doing a gang of videos to the project. Also Im starring in Kodak Black's new series "City of War" and I got a few other films coming up cant talk too much about yet but yea the takeover is real. Thanks for the support to everyone who rocks with me and has helped me in any type of way. This year we show the world why Failure is not an option! Yodi Nation! Connect with Mouce on social media www.instagram.com/moucegram www.twitter.com/moucetrap

Identical twin sisters and master lyricists, Nathalie and Mathilde form the dynamic duo of Fushia. The 22 year old sisters both grew up in Denmark and now live separately in London and Stockholm. Their music stylings focus on drawing inspiration from their different cities and environments. The cultural diversity makes Fushia’s creative ambition sore. The sisters make layed pop songs to speak up about their relationship with feminism, greed and hopelessness. They learned that vulnerability can be just as powerful as strength and that they can use their defiance to create art. Get drawn into their dreamy and poetic universe with Fushia’s single “Gold”. The hard hitting electronic tones and heavy drum and base beat immediately demand attention. Followed up by hypnotic vocals, the powerful harmonies and eerily alluring tones sent a shockwave through my body. Exemplary lyrics describe the filthy greed within us all. We let that voice take over more and more as we’re never satisfied. Fushia strives to remind us that life is so much more than what the media and the world around us leads it to be. “The frost is coming while you dig for gold, but the gold is gone and all you’re doing is digging your own hole” is a lyric that’s cohesive with the main message of “Gold”. If we don’t stop constantly pursuing our greed we'll slowly make life worse for ourselves. I love Fushia’s take on pop in today’s music industry. It’s something different but it works so well with their style. “Gold” is a warning message for the never satisfied but an absolute hit for the fans! We can’t wait to see what they deliver next Listen to "Gold" here and get to know more about Fushia below! Hi Nathalie and Mathilde! When was Fushia formed? We formed FUSHIA one and a half year ago when we both got into more electronic music - before that we mainly played classical music together. We messed around with Logic and pedals and vocoders and loops, and it quickly git clear to us, that we liked the same things - the massiveness in a production,  layers, contrasts and quirky samples. So it just really began like that and then step by step it has evolved to what it is today. When you’re not making music what do you do? Mathilde: I’m getting into video projection mapping at the moment - it’s just really cool how you can transform a room completely only using projectors! Nathalie: I use most of my free time painting with water colors. Right now I’m very inspired by the shapes of microscopic bacteria and cells haha, I know it might sound a little weird, but they’re so beautiful to recreate in the movements of watercolor. Who are your artistic inspirations? Why? For quite a while we’ve both been really into the Swedish artist Skott, she makes the most magical music and her music videos are so inspiring as well. Everyone should go listen! We’re also really like Halsey and more electronic acts like the danish duo Den Sorte Skole. In the past we used to listen a lot to Eivør and Agnes Obel, and classical composers like Debussy or Grieg. We guess what’s common for all the artist we listen to is that their music is very powerful yet very delicate at the same time. This contrast is always very intriguing to us. What inspired you to write about the topic of greed in “Gold”? We live in a time where we’re constantly exposed to the world’s horrors through our screens. We hear about millionaires making money from lucrative black-market trades, huge clothing brands using child labour, parents cheating to get their children into prestigious universities and people getting paid to vote on corrupt politicians. At the same time so many kids grow up using social media seeing materialistic things as the way to define one's happiness or success. Everything is about money, money, money - profit, profit, profit. “Gold” is our reflection on this madness because we’re both sick of it, and actually scared of how it will end. Will we keep playing filthy to get what we want regardless of the consequences? Or will we, someday, get enough? What are your favorite lyrics in “Gold”? Hmm tough one ! But we love the phrase in the refrain: “Heading straight for the gold - trading sugar for souls, digging deep into mold, buy your way to the throne”. We think this sums up quite distinctly the contradiction in the global money-making-machine and how messed up it is. We also really like  “but the rust is coming, turns the silver dull, creeping up inside your skin and goes revealing flesh and skull” - because this sentence really visualizes the rotten and morbid inside of human being. Connect with Fushia on social media www.instagram.com/fushia_music www.facebook.com/FUSHIAMUSIC

Some artists have a natural talent with their voice—a completely multifaceted, authentic and original sound. Cassidy King gives us exactly that in her music. She is all the kind of pop you want to be listening to during your summer road trips or vacations—her voice gives off that natural flow, enticing such a calming and soothing environment for the listener, all while still maintaining that upbeat, feel-good sound. The aesthetic Cassidy King gives off to us at BuzzMusic is the exact kind of aesthetic we expect from flourishing pop artists like herself, and her latest single definitely doesn’t disappoint. We’re incredibly excited to be releasing Cassidy’s newest single “I Can’t” on our platform, mainly because when we first  listened to the single, we knew it was a hit. This is the exact kind of song that makes it huge—it’s catchy, bubbly, and full of energy in the overall production. The hook is incredibly easy to catch onto, we already started singing along halfway into the song! We have to bring up the catchy rhythm again because Cassidy King really knocks it out of the park with her choice in beats, collection of lyricism and overall execution of her vocals. The entire song blends well together, and we can feel our entire mood changing while having this song on replay. Without a doubt, “I Can’t” is a summer hit, and we know we’re about to hear thing song consecutively playing on all of the hot radio stations soon. What I found most interesting about the single was how natural the vocals came to Cassidy. You can tell when an artist can really sing, and Cassidy does exactly that. Her vocal execution is flawless, sounding as if I’m floating on a cloud on a hot summer day. That’s what really makes this single jump out to us, the completely natural and unfabricated flow of Cassidy’s voice. “I Can’t” is a lush and full song, encompassing the exact feeling you want to feel on a beach day, or a day where you’re lounging around under the hot sun. Listen to " I Can't" here and get to know more about Cassidy King below! Hey Cassidy! Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? Hi guys! My name is Cassidy King. I'm an independent artist from a little town called Chardon, Ohio. It's pretty close to Cleveland, Ohio. I was raised by my single mother and sister. I dove into making music shortly after I graduated high-school. How long did it take you to produce “I Can’t”? It took us about a year actually, from start to finish. A big reason for the wait was because we wanted the song to be completely done in time to drop it right before summer because it's such a warm feeling song. What kind of collaborations would you be interested in doing in the near future? I hope to be collaborating with some EDM producers. I'm so infatuated with EDM production and the feeling it creates. We absolutely love the upbeat vibe of “I Can’t” and all all of the feelings it gives us while listening. What kind of vibe were you going for when curating the single? I wanted to create the same feeling of the beat into my lyrics. My goal was to make the overall feeling of the entire song warm and upbeat. Thankfully when I wrote this song I was going through the beginning phases of a relationship. Basically the honeymoon phase where everything feels perfect. Its the point where you drop everything that you have going on in life just for a person and you sit there like why? This doesn't make much sense but you know what, I'm going to do it anyways. Are we going to be seeing any new releases from you in the upcoming future? Of course. We'll be working on shooting the music video shortly after the song release. I've been working on another project. Whether that turns out to be an entire album or EP. Connect with Cassidy King on social media: https://twitter.com/cassidyyking www.instagram.com/cassidyyking #BuzzMusic

The Island Prince Danii is back again with his single out of YDM Records Camp. Danii knows what he’s capable of and what he can bring. Therefore, he isn’t going to stop until everybody knows who he is! Danii released his latest single titled “B.T.W (Born To Win)” and the energy in this record gets you so hype, with lyrics that complement the idea of winning. Danii’s delivery was pure fire. Something unique in particular about his delivery, however, was his Trinidadian background being heavily showcased in the accent of his flow. The production of the beat goes into a major shocking transition that leaves the listener stunned! The beat transitions from hip-hop to something more so on the electric dubstep side! This definitely added a new and eclectic dimension to the song. Not only can “B.T.W” be translated across the hip-hop and rap culture, but it could also be played at various different dubstep parties. Since “B.T.W” is so multi-dimensional, it attracts a larger audience to the song, therefore creating a much more appealing image to Danii’s artistry. B.T.W hints the theme of believing in yourself--knowing you’re meant to do something and be somebody legendary. I love the message this song promotes, and the high energy it delivers. This bold and in your face approach is perfect for a workout playlist. Get prepared to feel motivated, because Danii’s intense record will have you feeling unstoppable! Channel your inner fearlessness while listening to “B.T.W” and it would be a musical adrenaline rush you won’t forget. Stream "B.T.W" on here and continue to read for Danii's exclusive interview below. Welcome back Danii! Mind briefly introducing yourself to our readers again and telling us a little bit about your background and upbringing? I’m a young creative from the islands of Trinidad, I currently live in Brampton, Ontario in Canada. I spent 17 years of my life in Trinidad growing up with my mom & siblings while my dad was in Canada pursuing his music career, my dad is also a singer so I’ve been musically inclined from birth, I was first a soccer player before I became a musician. Was music a heavy focus of yours growing up? I always had a love for music due to my father being a gospel artist. But in terms of making music of my own I’ve never really done that, I would sometimes write songs in my book just off of what I felt in that moment, I recorded my first ever song in 2013 in the basement of my producers house and the crazy part was that song was a freestyle which sparked us to do a mixtape called “Know Betta” and since then I became really music heavy and researching and learning the game through trial & error. Tell us about the record “B.T.W”, what inspired you to write this? My inspiration for this song came when I was reflecting on my past life with sports and how I’d always place in the top 3 and 9/10 I wasn’t 2 or 3, so with those memories it sparked the idea to call the song “B.T.W” which is short for “Born To Win”, I’m naturally destined for greatness and I try to push that through my music. What moment in “B.T.W” is your favourite and why from an artist perspective? My favourite moment of “B.T.W” is when the beat drops when the hook comes in because it really takes you off guard it’s not something you were expecting to happen it gets you super amped because it was so unexpected that you can’t help but go crazy when that beat drop. What’s next for you Danii? I’m at the point in my career where I’m no longer giving people the heads up, I’m letting the music do all the talking, I’m giving y’all content for the rest of the year, I’ should be flying out to LA this fall to make some business moves to further my career. The pressure is on. Follow up on Danii via the artists Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Hip-Hop artist John Green (aka Johnny Green Eyez aka J Grizza aka John Mikail) from the UK is no stranger to success, having collaborated with a couple of world-class producers (Jay Diligent, DonDadaProducer and Vodka Gravas) in Montreal and LA. With family all over, John Green travels often to escape the UK. His newest solo EP titled “7:06” has numerology underlining each track. From 1-5 number one is 1 minute and 11 seconds long, 2 is 2 minutes and 22 seconds etc. John Green’s dope track “So Clear” is the fifth track on his debut EP after a 7 year hiatus. At 5:55 long, “So Clear” is an awakening blend of genres to create a chill hip-hop track. It’s intricate and spectacular sound arrangements make for a truly addicting track. I can’t get enough of the mellow vibe and addicting beat. I love the echoing vocals that blend with the light synths. It’s evident that this was created by an experienced and professional producer. The sound design and attention to detail are admirable. The expansive lyrics on the track are proof that John Green has the highest quality songwriting abilities. “So Clear” is a unique mix of open heartedness and indulgence in the good life, without losing the vivid energy. John Green strives to create music that shows vivid and clear emotion and I think that’s evident in “So Clear”. I can’t wait to see what’s next for John Green. Stay on the lookout! Listen to "So Clear" here, and continue reading to hear more on John Green. Hi John! We love the track “So Clear”. Can you tell us more about the meaning behind the lyrics? It's about coming to the realisation of what matters in life. Money is a big obstacle for those in poverty in London, so  drug dealing, robbing and scamming are the easiest ways out. However this lifestyle of chasing money consumes you, makes you bitter, pessimistic and cold towards the world. I've lost friends and family to street life - some in prison and  others who died. Too many funerals, too many prison visitations and too many tears from those I love has helped me to realise that this game we play is a maze and the only way out is to prioritise what matters in life - which is not money. Once I realised this life began looking "So Clear". Who are you musical influences? Some of them are: Marvin Gay, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, Bobby Caldwell, Rick James, Sade, Egyptian Lover, Zapp and Roger, Bob Marley, Umm Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, Sha3ban, IAM, Lunatic, MC Solaar, Expression Direkt, Mr Vegas, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Wayne Wonder, Barrington Levy, Damien Marley, Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Slick Rick, Roots, Eric B, Rakim, Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Masta Ace, UGK, CNN, Gang Starr, Outkast, E40, DMX, Missy Elliiot, Timbaland, Alchemist, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Onyx, Cypress Hill, NWA, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Ab Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Nipsey Hussle, Kanye West, Kevin Gates, Childish Gambino, Wu Tang,  Busta Rhymes, Big Pun, Nas, Tupac, Biggie, Jay Z, Eminem, 50 Cent, KRS-1, Skinnyman, Roots Manuva,  Blak Twang, Jhest, TaskForce, Rodney P, Donae'o, Skepta, Jaykaye,  Bugzy Malone, J Hus, Dave, Cadet, Krept, WSTRN, Konan, MoStack, JME, Lowkey, Giggs, Wretch32, Avelino, Plan B, K Koke, M Huncho, NSG, PnB Rock, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, French Montana, Dave East, Joyner Lucas, Flatbush Zombies, Belly, Logic, J. Cole, 21 Savage A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Tory Lanez, Sevin and a couple hundred more! What inspired you to return to music after 7 years? I almost died once and since that moment I knew that music has always helped me keep sane. After 7 years of money chasing and hustling, I lost my sanity. It was music, prison or an early grave. I am thankful I am doing what I was born to do. How do you feed your passion for music everyday? I freestyle every day, listen to all the greats and keep away from the temptations to make quick money. What are three things you want your fans to know about you? 1. I was born and raised in London to Egyptian parents. 2. I am Coptic Orthodox - first form of Christianity on earth. 3. I am creating a clothing brand after featuring all my new line in my videos - coming to www.johngreeneyez.com this summer! Check out the latest on John Green via the artists website and socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic