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ECLECTICUS is a rock band who hails from Toronto, Canada. Members fronted by singer-songwriters Gar Reid (vocals, guitar) and Tiina LeMay (vocals, guitar), with Jono Grant (electric guitars), Chris Ross (drums), and Darrell Goodman (bass). Crossing over various genres of rock, their music is contemporary and authentic, full of layered melodies, memorable guitar riffs, and driving rhythms. The band special chemistry is undeniable and they give an exciting performance every time they hit the stage! ECLECTICUS released their latest song titled “Losing Hope” which felt so organic to rock music! The ambitious and breathtaking single begins with a percussion-soaked introduction that remains thorough throughout. Alongside the riveting guitar riffs, the vocalist shakes you completely with his raspy and full brittle vocal tone. Rock n roll grain fleshes out of his melodies with controlled arrangements. The hook showcases the singers most passionate and compelling expression yet and in my opinion, highlights the entire lyrical connotation of the record. “Losing Hope” was a groundbreaking rock record that weaved the lines between chaotic and foghorn energy with focused, and a soft aura. With playful dynamics from loud to soft, ECLECTICUS shows off their versatility as a band and capability to deliver us anything! Expect the unexpected with this revolutionary and cutting-edge band. Check out "Losing Hope". Read our exclusive interview with the band below! Hi ECLECTICUS! Great to chat with you! Can you guys tell us a bit about the band? How did you form? Likewise – it is great to have this opportunity to speak with you! For sure...ECLECTICUS formed in 2009, releasing their first self-titled album in 2010 via an independent music label in San Francisco. “Tiina and I collaborated with various musicians in its development,” says frontman Gar Reid. After this, Gar and Tiina LeMay formed a five-piece band and rehearsed their catalogue of songs for about 8 months before performing live. Flash forward to 2019.... as with many other bands, ECLECTICUS has had various iterations of the band. However, for the last 4 years they have been with the same band members – Jono Grant (electric guitars) and Chris Ross (Drums), with exception of Darrell Goodman (bass) who has been with them for over a year. “We have developed an incredible chemistry with each other that is bar none – this is THE band!” says Tiina. Gar and Tiina are the singer-songwriters for ECLECTICUS, working with the band to create a big sound that is dynamic and memorable. Actually, Jono Grant who plays electric guitar in the band, also produced/engineered and co-wrote their latest eight-song LP “So Illogical”, at his studio Victory Drive Music. Jono is an award winning and nominated music producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist in Canada. He has worked with various well-known and independent artists, as well as composing hundreds of film and television scores. Collectively as a group, who are some of your musical influences that have helped shape your sound? “Collectively, we have many influences, particularly those bands who are vocally melodic and guitar-riff based, with driving rhythms,” says Tiina and “we are inspired by many of the greats, including Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, White Stripes, Beatles, Bowie, Sheryl Crow, PJ Harvey, and Peter Gabriel to name a few.” Gar adds “the commonality between these bands is that they wrote classic works of music that have stood the test of time. Their music is anthemic and takes you for a ride – we try to achieve that when writing.” Jono's guitar inspiration comes from a variety of virtuosos such as: Adrian Belew (for his great sounds, techniques, sound design), David Gilmour (for his melodic style in leads, plus great layering without sounding overly layered), and Jeff Beck (mashing rock and jazz together, using bending and whammy-bar techniques). Chris says “drumming is such a personal style but my key influences include Ginger Baker (which explains my occasional drum freak outs), Stewart Copeland and Omar Hakim (who has played with some of my favorite artists).” Darrell adds “as a bass player my greatest influence would be Tony Levin. Geddy Lee and Les Claypool for their crazy bass techniques.” What are some challenges you guys face as a band? How do you overcome them? Like all bands and artists, ECLECTICUS said that their challenges are similar to other bands, particularly with the changing landscape of the music industry. “We overcome them through doing research and networking i.e. attending music events and panel discussions to become more informed on ways to thrive as a band. Toronto has a pretty vibrant music scene as well as some great resources,” says Tiina. “But specific to us, the band name ECLECTICUS has proven to be a difficult name to spell and sometimes say” Gar says laughing...“we get around it by writing the band name out phonetically (e-klec-tik-us) and designing merch that splits the name into two – our new t-shirts that just arrived do that, so we hope it helps!” They also have a recognizable band logo to represent the band name. “When we joined Sebastian Bach's tour this past summer, we met up with him after his meet and greets. We gave him a couple bottles of wine and put our band sticker on the bottles. He immediately noticed our band logo and said 'I know that symbol, I have been retweeting your tweets!'” We love your new single “Losing Hope”. Can you tell us about the creation process of the song and the meaning behind it? Thank you we are glad you like it! “Losing Hope, is an optimistic story, despite the name. It is really speaks to choices one can make in a relationship – good or bad,” says Gar. In terms of the process, Gar and Tiina wrote the song together on acoustic guitars at a time where they were feeling creative and inspired. Once written, they brought the song to the band to play at rehearsal. Jono was instrumental in orchestrating the larger sound with the band. Once it was ready, the band tested it out at their shows and realized it was well-received by the audience. They recorded the track at Jono's studio and then released it as a single on YouTube. Later, the song was included as their second track on their most recent album – So Illogical, which is available on most streaming sites. Any exciting upcoming performances? Yes indeed! ECLECTICUS was selected to participate in The Bout 2019 Showcase Festival that has a top prize of $20K. They will be performing Saturday, Apr 20 @ 10 PM at The Hideout Toronto – sponsored/supported by MusicOntario, Herve Basset Foundation, Jack Daniels, Trouble Town Records, Miller Beer, Exclaim! and more. What's next for ECLECTICUS through 2019? ECLECTICUS plans to perform at various festivals and venues, as well as writing and rehearsing. They aim to make a real impact on the music circuit well into 2020 and beyond. Also, Gar will be on the silver screen soon, cast as the villain in a film based on Stephen King's Willa. It will be on the world film festival circuit in 2019/2020. Keep up with ECLECTICUS on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/eclecticusband Facebook: www.facebook.com/ECLECTICUSBAND #BuzzMusic

R. Black is a new, young and exciting Jamaican born artist/producer from Houston, Texas. Influenced by notable greats, ranging from Drake, Eminem, Lady Gaga , Kanye West, to Tupac and Biggie, R. Black has created his own unique sound he describes as “A strange hybrid of all the music that I really like, centered around Pop and Hip-Hop/Rap”. R. Black released his newest single titled “We Are Young” and this trailblazing hit automatically has this radical introduction before the hard-hitting bass and electronic sound effect elements transitions in. He begins with an “Hello World” transporting you into the song before his eerie and idiosyncratic vocals strikes you alongside the rhythm of chord-progression. After his extravagant initiation of the listener, he begins to deliver a clean flow and delivery. “We are young” has an addicting hook that’s not only odd but hauntingly addictive. “We are young, dumb, and fun” delivered in a staccato delivery that matches the chord of his vocal tone. R. Black launched a unique spin onto hip-hop that gave me “halo” vibes and we loved every minute of it! If you’re longing for an artist whose different and goes against the grain of your typical radio hits, then you might want to check R. Black out! Listen to "We Are Young". Check out our interview with R. Black below! Hello! Can you please introduce yourself to our readers? Hi, my name is Rodane but I go by the artist name of R. Black. I was born and raised in Jamaica but I moved to the Houston, Texas about 8 years ago to pursue a better life. I've been making music for a little over a year now and I absolutely love doing it! Tell us about “We Are Young”! In your opinion, what styles and genres did you fuse together in this unique hit? "We Are Young" is now my tenth single and it is a fusion of Techno, Trance, Hip-hop/Rap and Pop. It's really about breaking free from the norm and just having fun without overthinking it. The song also has themes about being young and involved in online culture. What inspired you to create “We Are Young”? When I made this track, I was conflicted on trying to incorporate my Jamaican roots while still trying to appeal to a wider audience. In the end, I just did what felt natural to me. I was inspired by feeling like an outsider, yet still comfortable in my own skin. What’s your favorite element about “We Are Young” ? My favorite thing about it is, the atmosphere it creates, it's aggressive and dark, while sounding electronic and lighthearted at the same time. What’s next for you? I plan on releasing as much music as I can this year and introducing my sound to as many people as possible. I'm not really out there yet, so promotion is at the top of my to do list. Follow R. Black! Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodane_r.black Facebook: www.facebook.com/RodaneR.Black #BuzzMusic

Midwestern hip-hop artist born in Detroit Michigan, Derrick Isheem began performing in front of church crowds, schools, and talent shows at an early age when music became his passion. Known for his gritty and lyrical delivery Derrick Isheem uses his life experiences to speak life into his music with a Soulful and Harmonious vibe. Although music is his Personal Therapy, his life goal is to deliver his message as Soul Food to the masses; letting his Soul Drip on every track he records. Derrick Isheem released his latest single titled “4L” and we dialed into this single and instantly became gratified with his focused flow and nuanced delivery. The soul in his vocal articulation when he raps created the the gritty vibe in his artistry. His incredible use of vocabulary showcased a specific caliber of songwriting not many rappers have. The striking song is a nice vibe we can cruise along too but also get hooked onto the magnetic appeal in the lyrics. Derrick Isheem adds a unique dimension to the song and that’s the doorway to your thoughts. While listening to this song you get to thinking about not only the lyrics but how it relates to your personal life because believe it or not, it does in some way. His skilled songwriting is something that will serve as beneficial for him in the long-run. He’s what I call an rapper who doesn’t shy away from being a raw and bonafide character first before allowing their artistry to translate through their music. “4L” is the product of representation for Derrick and we’re excited to see the success it makes! Check out the single here! Read more about Derrick in our interview below! Hello! Can you introduce yourself to our readers? My rap name is my real name, Derrick Isheem. Detroit / Inkster Native here to bring you real music. How has your upbringing affected your music style? Hardships, Pain, Loss of Family members, Life; All these things are what I pull from to add soul into my music. Tell us about “4L”. What does this song mean to you? 4L means For Life. This song means a lot to me because through everything I've been through I stayed true to me and will for life. I will endure on the journey ahead as far as music goes along with keeping my integrity and staying true to my beliefs. What inspired you to write “4L” ? After the death of 2 cousins and My father in 1 year. I recorded "4L" in the barbershop my father left as a family legacy. Were there any key images or ideas you had in mind while writing “4L” ? I didn't write anything down. I thought about the times of how life is too short to waste time and not be yourself. All I could see was my father taking his last breath a week before. What’s next for you? To do this For Life. Gain more exposure, continue to work and grow. Keep up with Derrick on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/derrick_isheem Twitter: www.twitter.com/DerrickIsheem #BuzzMusic

Cameron Schultz is a young, new, emerging artist that is from South Dakota. At the mere age of 17 years old, he not only writes and sings, but he also plays the guitar! Cameron also paints which makes him the ultimate artist. He has a sort of “spooky brightside” about him that is carried through in his music. Breaking out of what we hear of as the norm with his style of music. Bringing a new sound to the music world, Cameron is releasing his debut song title “Mr. Jonas” and we get to hear it first! I am and always will be a fan of an artist that plays their own instruments. Cameron has some serious skills with his guitar and has master the art of singing and playing without missing a beat. The song has a lull to it that rocks you into a calm state of mind. I love that we are able to hear not only his instrumental talents but his vocal talent as well. I would love to hear what the story is behind this wonderful lullaby. The art for “Mr. Jonas” is simple yet strikes a mood and can really get a conversation going. To “Mr. Jonas” I bid you a good man and an even better artist! Check it out here! Read our exclusive interview with Cameron down below! Hello there! Care to introduce yourself to our readers? Well, of course! My name is Cameron Schultz and I'm 17. I'm from a tiny town in South Dakota, which honestly bores me to death. Along with music, I paint and enjoy reading a lot. What got you started in music and who inspires your passion for music? An old friend taught me the basics of guitar, and it just kind of grew from there. Also, I used to have a singing coach who really got me into singing when I was about 14. Some of the artists I strive after would be Mom Jeans, Fredo Disco, and Hobo Johnson. Simple chords with complex lyrics. Can you give us a little backstory on “Mr. Jonas”? The song itself is about a florist, as you may tell, but it goes a bit deeper than that. I would love to say there's a completely set meaning, but I think it should mean whatever people want it to mean. Being that you are only 17 and doing getting started in the music industry, do you have any fears? If so what are they? I do, a lot. I fear failure, but even more so I fear the unknown. It's easy to be scared of things you don't know. I fear that people won't enjoy the things I have to say. But, that definitely won't stop me. What can we expect from you musically in the next few months? Well, I'm currently working on the rough outlines of a full fledge album, so definitely be on the lookout! Keep up with Cameron on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/spooky_brightside #BuzzMusic

Theomar Chakey Fancois is the project creator for Fairies! No Mercenaries. Currently located in Los Angeles, Fairies! No Mercenaries began in a garage in Claremont, CA. It started off as a diary of catharsis to cope or deal with the depressing aspects of life and has continued to evolve. It explores depressions, trauma, suicide, mania, and grief. Fairies! No Mercenaries is a dark alternative conceptual project that is shedding light on issues that most if not all deal with on a regular basis or at least some time in life. Digging a little deeper in by tuning into the latest release “Psychosis”. I really enjoyed this track. The production of the entire song, through and through, is done exceptionally well! I love how the intro allows for the piano and accompanied sounds to be the star players. Giving you a slow build up to when the vocals come in. Although very dark, the song has an easy going lightness to it. Something that gives hope or empathy to the song overall. I also appreciate how the song title is evident in the production as well. There is something hypnotizing about the combination of sound and lyricism here that you cannot help but to appreciate and get lost in. I am definitely interested to see what this project can do with their next album drop! Check out the track here! Read more in our interview with Theomar Chakey Fancois below! Hey! Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? Hi! I'm Theomar Chakey Francois. I'm 25 and from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. I currently live here in LA with my dog Drake. He's the best and here's a picture - cause why not! We know what the concept of this project is for but why did you decided to take it on? I took on Fairies! No Mercenaries because I had some sounds I wanted to experiment with that didn't fit in with my other project SunnyShading at the time. The first project was heavy distortion, a lot of noise -- even fuzzed out drums. I'm a bit embarrassed by it haha but it was such a distinct change from an emotional folk project I had that I felt I had to start up a new name. What inspires you to create music? Everything in life. Music has been part of my life since I was 4-5. Even before I'd be trying to play on the piano and mimicking my sister, or asking to play Sonic 3 just to hear Ice Cap Zone. The material for Fairies! No Mercenaries lyrically comes from pure catharsis, but it also comes from this need to find a sound that resonates with me internally - while also making something that sonically explains those memories or what ever is being released from me. What influenced this track “Psychosis”? It was an unfortunate Psychotic Episode I had at an old house I was staying at in Claremont. Everyone was not okay and we were doing are best to all stay afloat. One night I was triggering my suicidal tendencies with music I've listened to during past attempts. At the time, I wasn't all there in reality. I began to see Shadow People and silhouettes and they were all telling me to die and that they were here to watch. My cousin found me screaming with a knife and held me down. I was trying to prove to myself that I wasn't a robot and that my tendons weren't wires. It was a weird moment looking back and afterwards we just pretended it didn't happen but it stayed with me, so one night I wrote about it. I wrote about what was going through my head, my inability and unwillingness to ask for help and how out of touch with reality I was to dissociate my suicidality as demons making me do it. Goes without saying if I can talk about it like this, I'm much better now. How soon can we expect the 11 track album dedicated to suicide? I'd love to show a picture, the artwork made by ZuroStudio! "zzz (Sleep Forever)" is posted to be released October. It's a project I'm very proud about & I'm happy to be here and alive to finish it. Connect with Fairies! No Mercenaries on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/fairiesnomercenaries Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairiesnomercenaries #BuzzMusic

F.T. El Tanque is an up and coming independent Latin urban artist based in Orlando, Florida who had a passion for music ever since he was a kid. Whether it was growing up listening to hip-hop and rap music or kicking it with his spanish roots like salsa, reggaeton, and other Latin music, F.T. El Tanque always knew that music was his outlet. His music and sound feels unique due to his background stemming from the 90's to current hip-hop and rap. F.T. El Tanque released his single titled “Sin Freno” and we went ahead and listened to this dope record performed in Spanish! F.T. El Tanque combines his Latin roots with his love for rap and fused together a Spanish trap song that can appeal to a larger audience of listeners! “Sin Freno” isn’t solely captivating for those who understands the spanish language but it’s digestible for those who simply enjoys a good banging beat with a clean flow and delivery. “Sin Freno” is a finely-calibrated record and F.T. El Tanque is an artist who can pave the lane for other aspiring spanish rappers. We’re excited to see how he brings his diverse culture into an over-crowded rap industry, and we’re sure he’s going to do great things! Listen to "Sin Freno". Check out our interview with F.T El Tanque below! Hey, welcome to BuzzMusic! Can you tell our readers a little about yourself and your music? Sure, a bit about myself well... I was born in Queens, NY, but moved to Florida at a very early age and I've practically lived in Florida for most of my life. I'm a proud Dominican/American who has an insane passion for music. Growing up I've always idolized artists and singers who would bring joy to those who heard they're music. Since I was young it has always been a dream of mine to become a music artist and share that same passion and love for music as the idols I grew up with. Having a Hispanic background and living in the U.S. gave me a mixture of two worlds in which encompasses my influences for my music. Listening and hearing all kinds of music from Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggeaton, Latin (Spanish) Trap, to also Hip-Hop, RnB, rap, and Trap music. There is definitely a collective of multiple genres which have influenced me and my music. Tell us about “Sir Freno” and how would you interpret the meaning for our readers!? "Sin Freno" is my debut single as an independent Latin Urban music artist. "Sin Freno" translated in English means "Without Brakes" or "No Brakes." The concept behind the song is telling you a story about me and my journey saying that I will not stop until I reach my goals and fulfill my dreams of becoming a successful music artist. It also ties to what inspired "Sin Freno" to become my debut single, because I actually started creating music from a young age and when I was in high school, I had high hopes of chasing after my dreams, but unfortunately did not receive the support, I had hoped for from friends and family and instead was routed to pursue a college education to get a "real job." So I never initially put out any music until "Sin Freno." Now some years later, after graduating from high school, I dropped out of college because I finally had decided for myself that my passion was with music and I was going to live or die with music. Thus, the song "Sin Freno" as a statement to myself and the world, that I would never quit or give up again. What inspired you to write “Sir Freno” ? I actually started creating music from a young age and when I was in high school, I had high hopes of chasing after my dreams, but unfortunately did not receive the support, I had hoped for from friends and family and instead was routed to pursue a college education to get a "real job." So I never initially put out any music until "Sin Freno." Now some years later, after graduating from high school, I dropped out of college because I finally had decided for myself that my passion was with music and I was going to live or die with music. Thus, the song "Sin Freno" as a statement to myself and the world, that I would never quit or give up again. What’s the most captivating element about “Sir Freno” in your opinion? The most captivating element about "Sin Freno," no actually about all my music is the emotion, that I put behind my music and craft. I want the world to feel that emotion, as I am expressing it through my music. What can we expect to hear next from you? My 2nd single will becoming out soon on 4/18/19, and that is the next thing that you can expect to hear from me. The name of the single is called "Perdóname. Keep up with "F.T. El Tanque on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/ft_eltanque Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034719948047 #BuzzMusic

Brandon Dwayne Stovall, who goes by the stage name “B.D.Kold”, grew up in a small working class community right outside Baton Rouge, LA. He found himself to be a troublemaker at an early age. As he grew up, rapping quickly transformed into his passion and he decided this was the career path he wanted to pursue. As he began pursuing rap in his local scene, he became in direct contact with the street life. Being young and from the middle of nowhere enticed him as he started to see the guys around him earning the respect he wanted to earn. After years of battling multiple addictions and countless run ins with the law, He entered a disciple program a few towns over from where he grew up. He began to learn the word of god and biblical precepts begin to put it on his heart to reach the people that were once like him. Due to that, he has found an attitude of winning the lost at any cost and gave him a fire filled approach to his music. B.D.Kold released his single titled “God On It” which sampled the popular classic “I got five on it” by Luniz. B.D.Kold incorporates his religious background and fuses it with trendy hip-hop and straightforward rap. “God On It” really highlighted who B.D.kold is as an artist and you become apart of his culture and his upbringing while listening to the song. He gives personal revelations from his life alongside a prayer that adds an motivational aspect to the song. You become instantly encouraged , uplifted, replenished, and motivated by listening to “God On It”. B.D.Kold is doing the rap game different than most and he’s bringing something fresh to the scene we didn’t know we desperately needed. Delivering an urban approach to the gospel genre while projecting a holy aura around the hip-hop culture is something I’ve never heard before and I find to be highly refreshing. He weaves both elements together effortlessly and we’re completely impressed with the capability of so. If you need a good message with a cruising hook and wavy beat then you can check out this timeless rap record by B.D.Kold. Check out "God On It" here. We interviewed B.D.Kold, read it below! Hello! Do you find any challenges in fusing together gospel and rap? These are really great questions, at this point in my life, saving souls and bringing the people that are caught up in the things i was caught up in is what my life has come become about so I generally Just rap about what my life is and what I see, when i was in the streets and involved in those things that’s what I rapped about so now that God has allowed me to be pulled out those things, then that’s what i rap about Tell us a little bit about your album titled “Street Gospel” and what makes this album memorable? Street Gospel is a call to those who are in the street life, have drug addictions, caught up in prostitution,just to let them know that we’ve found another way,God lobes them and wants them to be who he created them to be, I believe that the level of transparency and personal experiences that I address in this project are what are going to make it memorable and lasting. What’s the overall message you have for your listeners in “God On It”? No matter what it is your going through, what your dealing with, or what you’ve done that if you call upon God for help, repent and ask him to let you be who you were created and designed to be, he will, I know this because he has done it for me. What inspired you to write "God On It"? When I was a child the song 5 on it came out telling my generation that no matter what you were going through stressing about or trying to escape you could throw 5 on it and get a release as you exhaled the smoke, when the Holy Spirit brought this beat to me and it was a remake of 5 on it I knew that it was time for me to go to my generation and let them know we tried the 5 on it method and it Got is where we’re at, Let’s throw God on it and let him take those things we deal with. What’s next for you? I generally don’t know what’s next until it’s time for me to working on the next project because I do my best to follow the Holy Spirit in all things, recently I have had some small successes in production so in my day to day I’ve been focusing on that, but I do hope this year to give you guys another free mixtape like distribution of Hope which came out Dec of 2018, and hopefully at least begin a full Lp by the end of 2019 To all those who read this I want you to know that I’m thankful for the support and for the Love that you guys have shown me over the Last year, I pray that whoever read this that God pour out favor protection provision aswell as peace upon then and all those they Love, that he begin to allow them to know and understand him and the plans he has for them, God bless you, in the Mighty name of Jesus. Connect with B.D.Kold on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/bd_kold_the_king_225 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bdkold #BuzzMusic

Based in El Paso Texas, P$Y is basically an enigma to many people he explains. “It’s like people never know what I’m doing” he started making music when he was only 12 years old, and he presents a style so unique and abstract to who he is. Throughout the years P$Y has experimented with producing beats and writing his own music. Music was his escape from the world he dealt with. P$Y has multiple influences that ranges from A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, and Nirvana. His music will absolutely exceed your expectations with a sound that combines grunge and rap. He possesses his unique lyrical flow that depicts confidence and a melodic vibe. P$Y released his latest single titled “Everth!Ng” and what I loved so much about this song was it didn’t stick to the norm of hip-hop beats. Everything about this seemed like a fused together mix of multiple genres in one hardcore, dope, hip-hop record. P$Y has this rock n roll grit to his voice while the delivery reminded me a lot like the iconic lyrical rappers we know and love such as Kendrick Lamar, and even his own influence A$AP Rocky. The beat was brashful with a strident bass perfect enough to add that “Grimy” appeal to the song. “Looking for love but I aint got enough” this was an indicator to me that P$Y used the songwriting in “Everth!Ng” to project his personal feelings and thoughts through his music and it translated well with the listener. After listening to “Everth!Ng” his other release “Check” transitioned in right after and I couldn’t help but listen due to the mesmerizing orchestrated like introduction. P$Y is an artist who knows to turn you into a fan because he’s so unique and intricate. Listen to "Everth!Ng" here. Check out or exclusive interview with P$Y below! Hello! Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? How did you create the stage name “P$Y” ? P$Y is the first 3 letters of the word psychedelic which has alot to do with who i am and how i think. I see and do things very differently due to my altered perspective. It also describes my genre of music and my vibe. Tell us about “Everything” and the meaning behind this song, what inspired you to write it? I didn't really write, “Everyth!Ng.” I wrote maybe just the hook and the rest I freestyled. I was just speaking from the heart about my current lifestyle and my emotions throughout my situation at the time. What moment in “Everything” do you think highlighted the song the most for you? The second the vocals come in you can feel the energy enter the room and you can just let that energy carry you up and down. What’s next for you? I want to evolve in every way possible as an artist and bring more experimental and diverse sounds to the universe and touch as many people as I can. Connect with P$Y on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/samuraii_jvck #BuzzMusic

Viviana also know as Vivi was born and raised in Italy. Vivi has Ghanaian origins and grew up listening to soulful and gospel music. Some of her biggest influences growing up were Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, India Arie and Erykah Badu! Making her voice known by being apart of various events and things in and around Italy, Manchester, and even London! Vivi’s passion for music has only grown through the years. She likes to view herself has a citizen of the world with the aim to connect and empathise with people’s emotions and feelings through her soulful voice. Sharing with us her latest release “Mind Games” eager to take a listen to it! Reggaeton! My my my! I am so in love with the vibes of this song. Music truly is universal and can come across any platform or genre and really shock you! This girl is one of those shocking loves! Her voice is so soulful and mesmerizing and you get lost in her lyrical story. This is definitely a track that you catch your body swaying to and can immediate replay the track. There is a positive message behind this track that I really do love. And the mix of tones, sounds, and her voice makes it all worthwhile. Not to mention the extremely cool cover art for this track. Tuning into “Mind Games” was a nice change of pace. I really respect this woman for listening to her inner voice and creating her version of art! Listen to “Mind Games” here. Connect with ViVi on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/vivimusicofficial FB: www.facebook.com/vivivibez Twitter: www.twitter.com/vivimusicofficial #BuzzMusic

Lil $ensei is an independent artist who started out as a self-taught producer and mixing engineer currently based in Las Vegas. He’s been involved in music for more than 5 years now with a deep passion for his craft. Fusing together different flavors from his influences including Juicewrld, Drake, Post Malone, and XXXTentacion, $ensei is known for his melodic instrumentals featuring big 808s and catchy hooks. His versatility and adaptability enable him to connect with various peoples and audiences. $ensei released his single titled “Passion Whipped” off his album “Indigo Child” and i found myself grooving along to the entire song. “I came so far, I learned so much, I sacrificed for this”. The introducing lyrics of the song in my opinion played a major role in highlighting and emphasizing not only the song’s meaning but who $ensei is as an artist. “Passion Whipped” has this mesmerizing and addicting hook that makes me want to get up and dance. I can see this song becoming appealing to the radios and transitioning into a unique club hit. $ensei is not just a rapper or a singer, he’s an alluring and engaging star who creates music with intricate lyrics and brilliant beats. New emotions are discovered with each subsequent listen of the song and that’s what makes “Passion Whipped” so special! If you’re longing for a new contemporary fresh artist who can catch your attention with his lyrics but deliver you a vibe to match it then you will need to check into Lil $ensei and his music. Listen to "Passion Whipped". Check out our interview with Lil $ensei below! Hello, can you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello I’m Lil $ensei, aka Lil$, a Musician/Producer out of Las Vegas. How challenging was it to teach yourself production and engineering? It was very challenging for sure, but when you love what you’re doing it doesn’t feel like a challenge you know? I’d spend hours and hours watching “how to” videos and listening and studying different YouTube instrumentals and then more hours applying what I learned to my sound. Even now I’m still learning and I try something new on every instrumental because experimenting is the best way to set myself apart. Tell us about your song “Passion Whipped” and the meaning behind it? Passion Whipped is a song about ambition, motivation, and perseverance. I wanted to share how my life changed since my start through my experiences pursuing my dreams. I wanted the song to show that struggle can push you to better yourself. What inspired you to write “Passion Whipped” ? It started with the beat and grew from there. I started making the beat and at first was looking for a vibe similar to “Splashin” by Rich the Kid. As the beat developed however, I started doing a little free-styling and the songs lyrics just kept flowing from me and i knew it was a sign, Passion Whipped was going to be special. What’s your personal favorite element of “Passion Whipped” ? I would have to say the connection I share with the lyrics and the cadence used to fit them in the beat. I wanted something catchy but I also wanted to clearly express a point. What’s next for you? I plan on collaborating more with other artists, really building lasting connections. I know this part is a great way to grow in exposure and reach different audiences. I also plan on working with other producers and really pushing my brand with other upcoming talent. Connect with Lil $ensei on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/money.sensei Twitter: www.twitter.com/money_sensei #BuzzMusic