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Hey there Sea of Fog, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re very happy to feature your blissful track “Michael Collins Observes the First Moonwalk From the Columbia Module”. Could you share what made Sea of Fog want to create a track that highlights solitude in its many forms? Absolutely! I decided to write a song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and Ben Cheney, our bassist, suggested I look into the story of astronaut Michael Collins. Collins was the third man on that mission, and he was tasked with piloting the command module Columbia alone as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon and took those first glorious steps. Michael Collins’ solo lunar orbit captured the attention of the media, who referred to him as the “loneliest man in the universe.” He rejected the title and described an experience of wondrous solitude that was anything but lonely. I was captivated by this experience of awe and tried to capture something of it through the story itself as well as imagery from Greek mythology. Solitude can be a powerful and exciting thing. The underlying instrumentation on “Michael Collins Observes the First Moonwalk from the Columbia Module” perfectly enhances the song’s lyrical message. Could you share how Sea of Fog went about matching the song's instrumentation with its message? Our engineer, Robert Shimp, and I spent a lot of time at the Moog Voyager honing in the synth sound we were after. We wanted two lines of synth with a contrasting tone color that would also complement one another. We did this to create a sense of vastness while also giving a nod to classic sci-fi soundtracks. The rhythm guitar is very much in the foreground to give the song drive and excitement. While writing the guitar part I pictured Michael Collins rounding the dark side of the moon and seeing the sunrise over the lunar surface. You’ve mentioned that Sea of Fog was founded by Thomas Bowers, who then invited his friends for the track/EP’s debut release. Could you share how the group works creatively, and how your songwriting process goes? I started singing with Jordy Cheney a few years back, and it quickly became clear to both of us that our voices work very well together. This vocal sound is at the core of the project, and everything else is built around it. Her husband Ben is an awesome bassist (and videographer) and was a perfect fit as well. We brought on Walter Williams on drums, Jon Powers on electric guitar, and Beth Hataway on French horn for this EP as well, and they were able to quickly familiarize themselves with the vision and make it happen. For instance, for percussion on this track, I told Walter I was looking for a mix of Jeremy Barnes from Neutral Milk Hotel and Bryan Devendorf from The National and he pulled it off in two takes. As far as the writing process went for this song, it started with lots of research—reading interviews with Michael Collins, newspaper clippings from the time, and dusting off the old mythology textbooks. Apollo himself became a central character of the song, and his traits as a god of herdsmen, the young, and a healer of plagues lent well to the subject matter. And Hyperborea, which is referenced in the song, was the mythical, idyllic land beyond the North Wind in which Apollo had authority, which seemed a fitting metaphor for outer space. We’ve heard that frontman Thomas Bowers is a professionally trained harpsichordist and organist. How does this help Sea of Fog’s sound and overall music? Yes, my focus in grad school was the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. At the time there was a concept in cosmology called the “music of the spheres.” This was the idea that the movement of the celestial bodies was perfect music that was reflected imperfectly by the music here on Earth. Since I was writing a folk song about space I wanted to weave something of this bygone philosophy into the structure of the song. So I chose a triple meter and organized seven-measure phrases because those numbers were seen as related to the perfect music of the planets. And of course, having classical training in the technical stuff like voice leading and counterpoint helps immensely with the compositional aspect of songwriting and studio recording. What can we expect to see next from you? We’re planning to get back into the studio this year to record a full-length album, so hopefully, we’ll be dropping some singles sooner than later. We also plan to keep our YouTube page pretty active where, among other things, we take harpsichords to places they shouldn’t be and cover songs they shouldn’t play. When the pandemic is over we hope to start putting together some live shows, and in the meantime, we’re looking for creative ways to perform while keeping audiences and musicians safe. Thanks for the interview, BuzzMusic crew, and stay well! Listen to “Michael Collins Observes the First Moonwalk from the Columbia Module” here. instagram.com/seaoffogband

Southern American indie-folk band Sea of Fog releases their title track “Micheal Collins Observes the First Moonwalk From The Columbia Module” off their debut EP. Sea of Fog was founded by frontman Thomas Bowers (professional harpsichordist and organist), bringing in his friends Jordy Cheney (vocals), Ben Cheney (bass), Jon Powers (electric guitar) and Walter Williams (drums). Their track off their debut EP “Micheal Collins Observes The First Moonwalk From The Columbia Module” drew inspiration from Micheal Collins’ solo lunar orbit during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, and also from the Greek God Apollo and his desire for exploration. Together, Sea of Fog captures the sour and savory truths of solitude. The track opens with exhilarating acoustic guitar strumming, giving off a vibrant and lush instrumental melody. Upon the arrival of Thomas Bowers and Jordy Cheney’s vocals, we’re taken to new planes with their peaceful and breathtaking delivery. Sea of Fog perfectly blends cohesive imagery through heartfelt lyrics like “Peering through the porthole glass, awful witness silent craft, lone in here yet worlds apart…”. With unique shifts in tempo that enhance the song’s main theme, the serene conceptual track gives listeners time to find their own meaning in solitude and release their woes through music. It’s evident that Sea of Fog’s “Micheal Collins Observes the First Moonwalk From the Columbia Module” displays pure emotion, and we’re excited to listen to the rest of the EP. Check out “Micheal Collins Observes the First Moonwalk From The Columbia Module” here. instagram.com/seaoffogband

From the studios of Nashville, Tennessee, singer-songwriter and pop artist Scotty Berg marks the next phase of his career with an anthemic summer banger entitled "Friends." The 14-year-old TikTok star has garnered an incredible following with help from musical influences like Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars. Hoping to leave the listener feeling lifted and inspired, Scotty Berg plans to continue his prominent musical venture without an end in sight. Now releasing his upbeat and lively single, "Friends," Scotty Berg can be heard chanting incredibly catchy melodies while yearning to kick back and relax with those closest to him. Co-written with Arliss Albritton, YNG1NCE, and Michael Warren, "Friends" is the perfect track to hit repeat all summer. Listening to Friends," the track brightly opens with a thumping synth and crisp snaps while Scotty Berg makes his lush vocal appearance. The young artist never fails to captivate his audience, and this track is no exception, as he perfectly delivers a melodic and catchy pop tune while exclaiming his love for chilling out with his pals. As the track continues, Scotty Berg's vocal production develops into this powerhouse and exhilarating experience. While the song's plucky and dense pop production smashes through our speakers with a brilliant blend of organic and synthetic sonics, Scotty Berg makes the experience savory through his honest and light-hearted lyricism that feeds the soul. While Scotty Berg makes his way to the song's end, he keeps us locked in and engaged throughout the ride. Don't miss out on the fun-loving and anthemic approach that Scotty Berg has taken with his latest single, "Friends," now available on all digital streaming platforms. What was it like growing up in Kelowna and do you think it has influenced your music? How's the local music scene over there? Do you have any artist recommendations for us to check out? Growing up in Kelowna is pretty amazing and I definitely think it has influenced my music. The local music scene is actually pretty awesome. We have everything from rock to country to pop to R & B. Personally, there is one musician that stands out and that is 21 year old Justin J. Moore. We actually competed against each other in a local competition but then got together and have collaborated and performed together. He had a huge part in “It Ain’t Over” mixing and producing it. Justin is probably one of the most talented musicians I have seen and I am pretty lucky to have him as a friend. A few others like country singer Ben Klick, and rocker Jordan Porteous are awesome as well! Outside of music, can you give us a glimpse into Scotty Berg’s everyday life? Are there any other interests or projects you want to pursue alongside making music? Well I am a teenager so right now in the summer it is about sleeping in! I am a pretty active guy. I compete in middle distance running, play basketball, volleyball, golf, and ski in the winter. My family has a boat so we spend lots of time on the lake too. Besides singing, cooking and baking are my favorite things to do. I LOVE looking up and trying new recipes for my family. Outside of songwriting, what do you enjoy the most about making music? Are there any musical instruments that you play or want to learn? I just enjoy trying new things out. About a year ago, I didn’t like country music, but just playing around and listening to a few artists, I have really opened up what I like to learn and play. Right now, I play guitar and a bit of piano and those keep me busy! Who are your major musical influences or role models in the industry that you derive inspiration from? Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran. Those guys are pretty amazing to listen to and watch. I have also watched some Queen videos with Freddy Mercury. That guy was awesome! TikTok Instagram

Hello and welcome to BuzzMusic Trenel! We're loving your exciting release "Drivin by." of the 'Sin Amor' EP! What was the songwriting and production process like for it? For songwriting process came quickly and easily because as soon as I heard the beat the words "drivin' by" just came to mind and I was able to build more lyrics around it. The production process is a lot more complicated because recording it and trying to make it sound the same way in my head is a lot more tricky.  We're loving the intricate but ethereal synth and vocal textures in this! How did you come to those sounds? Were they part of the original writing process or did they come down the line? The vocal textures were apart of the original writing process because it was apart of me developing my own sound. It's so great to hear that you chose for yourself to focus on music! What had made you decide on this decision? At what point did you start diving into creating music? The decision to make music came from my love for music. Just listening to music I would break apart each song in different ways from percussion to the synth to the drums, etc. So that made me realize that creating music was something I wanted to do and develop my sound and creative abilities. I started created music back when I got my first mic in 2012. We heard that you are constantly working at improving your creativity, do you have any goals to help you achieve that? How do you plan on achieving it? The plans I have to achieve my goals are to work with different producers and reflect on what I have done in the past to see what can be improved. I plan on achieving my goals by continuously working on my craft and getting as much feedback as possible to help better and diversify my sound. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect to see a lot of new music. I am planning to drop another album and planning to do some photoshoots for my content. Listen to "Drivin by." her instagram.com/tre.nel twitter.com/trenel_

Papa Fresco is a gifted indie artist based in Nashville, TN. Starting as a small project by Kyle Barnett in 2018, Papa Fresco has been steadily growing. With two self-produced EPs out this year, Papa Fresco is currently working on a full-length album. Pulling inspiration from inspirations like Johnny Cash, Cindy Lauper, and everything in between, Papa Fresco’s sound fuses nostalgic familiarities and refreshing contemporary soundscapes to create one cohesive sound. This translates into manic, entertaining live shows where you may laugh and cry, but most importantly, you will have a good time! Featured on the EP “Happy and Alive” is the contagious hit “Whatever It Takes.” This particular release offers both great melodies and great riffs, not to mention an addictive level of energy that gradually increases throughout. The second half of “Whatever It Takes” sees passion take the wheel when the melody reaches a new peak. The vocals and the musicianship all meet the bar, and the moment evolves into genuine rock intensity. Energizing and uplifting audiences everywhere, Papa Fresco has an irreplaceable personality. From a songwriting perspective, “Whatever It Takes” hits in a beautiful way; the various stages of the song each seem to surprise and yet satisfy. Welcome to BuzzMusic Papa Fresco! What can you tell us about your track “Whatever It Takes”? What does this project represent for you? “Whatever It Takes” is a song about the anxiety and depression of wondering if you’re good enough. Whether it's being good enough for somebody, a dream or a passion you may have, really any part of life where you may question yourself. All the while not changing or losing yourself because of that worry and doubt. But staying true to you and trying your best, because that’s all we really can do, try our best. With two EP’s in one year and another full-length project on the way, how do you stay on track to write so consistently? Ya life can get busy a lot of times, but I just love music. So any free time I do have I’m usually doing something music related. Writing, playing, recording, and going to shows. I think whatever someone is passionate about it's important to make time for that passion whenever you can. Where is the best setting to listen to “Whatever It Takes”, and what do you hope people take away from it? Honestly I think this song fits well with multiple settings. Sad and alone at night laying in your bed, a fun house party with friends, or driving around on a nice day with the windows down. At least those are some of my favorites. What can you tell us about your upcoming album? I think the album is coming along very well. Still a lot of work to get done, some songs are still just ideas that I’m messing around with but I’m really excited about the direction its headed. I think it has very 60’s dirty alley/beachy vibe to it and is a good step forward from the last two releases. What will be the release date of this project and do you have any shows coming up to promote it? No set release date yet but I’m working toward trying to put it out somewhere between the beginning of 2019 and early spring. But we’ll playing as often as we can around Nashville to start building some buzz. Then the goal is to try and play SXSW next year. I’ve never been, but it seems like an amazing festival for artists to come together and share their work, especially up and comers wanting to make a name for themselves. I’d love to be a part of that. Instagram

Hot off his recent release, “Drivin By,” Trenel isn’t stopping there. He’s in a creative niche, exploring new sounds and investing his energy in expanding his music catalog. With a new album in the works and several press functions on the horizon, Trenel is busily expanding his brand. Trenel places himself in a constant state of self-discovery and self-improvement. With plans to work with different producers to reflect on what he’s created in the past and how he can improve on future projects. Hailing from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Trenel has always had an attraction to the art of music. He started carefully dissecting songs, focusing on different percussion and synths, eventually translating that knowledge of study and reflection into his own projects. In 2012 he landed his first mic gig, and he hasn’t looked back since then. Trenel blends sounds of RnB/Hip-Hop, funk, Afro-Latin, and Reggae. His finely tuned musical ability from years of studying different arrangements assists in arranging his own creative pieces. Driven by sheer ambition and a deeply embedded set of ethics, there are simply no boundaries to what his creativity can unleash. Discover “Drivin' By” here. instagram.com/tre.nel twitter.com/trenel_

Within passion comes a hunger for learning and the knowledge that one's desires often lead them to. This rings true for the emerging Lyndon Laveaux, who has always been a music student. As an infant, his mother often indulged him in musical records from many decades, with the 80s being the most prominent. From Queen Latifa to Nine Inch Nails, the main emphasis would always be on the lyrics, as Lyndon Laveaux's mother would say words have. Throughout Lyndon Laveaux's career, he has met many influential people that have helped guide him to where he is today. Using those relationships as the fuel to continue lighting his fire, there are no signs of stopping for the up-and-comer. As we tap into Lyndon Laveaux's latest body of work, 'Round 2,' we're exposed to 17 tracks that have a colossal impact in their respective manner. All lyric oriented, he applies the power of his words to submerge listeners in relatable lyrics, both English and Spanish, that are refreshing to grasp. Kicking off the album with perseverance, "Downfall" ignites slick rhyme schemes that are drenched in a message of carrying on no matter who is praying on Lyndon Laveaux's downfall. Taking that bet on himself, he pairs his witty wordplay with his unapologetic persona radiating in each word performed. Whether it be his passion-fueled rhymes performed with conviction or taking a more melodic approach by swooning listeners in truthful croons, he drives it home every time. "Blood In Water" is an example of where he takes an ominous twist that is intriguing to the core and presents a more laidback tone in his delivery - further entrancing you in the gritty textures that come from being a shark in the water of life. Songs such as "Plays Tricks" and "Come Home" are drenched in melancholy tones that tug on your heartstrings as you dissect the lyrical motifs Lyndon Laveaux bastes in truth. Exposing this side of himself to us, there's more than meets the eye with how he showcases his artistry. You hear the authenticity in his vocal performance with each song being unraveled, and it feels as if we get to pick up on a distinctive piece of himself through every song. We admire the versatility that's displayed and find that as soon as Lyndon Laveux recruits some heavy hitters on notable collaborations like "Shangri'La (feat. Rocki So Crazi)," "Survive (feat. Young Tez)," "Bounce Up (feat. Rocki So Crazi)," "Swaggfia (feat. Rocki So Crazi and Young Tez)," "No Quiero Mota (feat. Kili631)," and "Loco (feat. Rayner G)," there's more flavor introduced. All bringing forth a different flavor that compliments Lyndon Laveux's already adaptable tuneful tailoring, there's a feast of layers riddled within each of these tracks that promote vibrant energy. As we progress through the record, a few standout tracks make it impossible to sit still. "On Go," "To the Moon," and "Island Gyrl" will have you navigating through the vigor that Lyndon Laveaux effortlessly displays. Pulling through with a potent recipe for catchy grooves, the production in each record heard is fresh and lively. Swaying from subgenres of hip-pop to UK drill styling and the slow to upbeat tempos that range in ambiance, there's a compelling nature released in every note heard. Lyndon Laveaux uses these inimitable canvases to his advantage repeatedly, fully engaging us in the brilliant dynamism and imagery he puts forth. On the same note, there's a track like "Deep," which has us sinking into our seats as our thoughts fall in rhythm with the music. Divulging lyrics that are raveled in elements of love, lust, and romance, we get to take in the lulling verses that Lyndon Laveaux passionately reiterates. Then, treating us to his soft-spoken yet prevailing lyricism, he uses the chorus to indulge us in his dreamy timbres, further pulling us into the storyline of this record. We see another parade of this in the following song, "Down," where the intensity of the instrumentation picks up in effervescence, and the well-formed harmonies Lyndon Laveaux performs take the spotlight. This is one of those amusing songs that sweeps you into its compelling embrace the moment it comes on and leaves a vibrant, lasting effect on you. Bringing the album to its final sonic showcase, "Que Calor" leaves us in a forcefield decadent, upbeat ambiance. Lyndon Laveaux approaches this song in such an intriguing way as he weaves between Spanish and English lyrics that effortlessly blend. Keeping the energy at an all-time high, we find that the liveliness he leaves us with is a direct reflection of his ongoing mission to keep the sensations elevated and put out good music to the world. 'Round 2' is one of those albums where you get to take in the entirety of an artist - so we suggest you bask in all 17 tracks as you hear the latest and greatest from Lyndon Laveaux. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Lyndon Laveaux! We’re thrilled to have you here discussing your latest album, “Round 2.” Each track delivers a unique, refreshing sound, and we’ve found some new favorites on it. Could you please shine a light on the album's concept? This album was about vulnerability, I've reached a point in my life, and in my artistic life, I want to do my best to be my most authentic self. If I miss you, I'll call; the game of "I'll call when they call" is no longer interesting to me; in that same spirit, that's how I approach the craft and this album. I began writing parts of this album during the early phases of the pandemic; my first and current album came from a sense of survival. I needed an outlet during that time, and simultaneously the pandemic did for me what it did for a multitude of people. It gave me time to sit with my wounds and explore them at length; I grew tired of my intimate relationships being trauma bonds, and the way to free myself from consistently living through my trauma was to finally name my demons on a human level. I've done this through therapeutic techniques/sessions, and artistically I did with this album. My first album, Earn The Title, was me realized I had enough material for a project. I was recording to survive, woke up one day had enough to piece together a cohesive project. I was reluctant to put it out because, at the time, I was beginning to record Round 2. I knew I leveled up on this second album, so I was insecure about putting out an album with dated material. Still, JB, my lead engineer and part of the super-producing group The Track Burnaz (DJ Khaled, Future, Big Sean), convinced me to put the first album out and let the audience go on the journey with me. The first album was received well, but what was right about this second project was that I was curating it from the ground up. I knew the story I wanted to tell with Round 2; I wanted to release my demons and give spaces to others, especially Black Men, to see their vulnerabilities as their superpower and not a hindrance when we're able to choose a path of healing. There's victory in that. I no longer wanted trauma to dictate my actions; this album was a way to heal and upgrade artistically. We love how you approach the diversity of beats and stylings throughout “Round 2.” Do you often dip between various subgenres of hip-hop? Have you found a favorite sound to create? I enjoy playing with different sounds; my mother has an eclectic ear; I grew up listening to George Michael Kompa (Meringue Haitian dance music), Michael Jackson, to Rakim; my Mom loves music; I developed the same ear, but I have not only enjoy Hip Hop, but I throughly enjoy Nu Metal, Reggaeton, Pop, etc., so I don't have a favorite sound per se because I feel one Hip Hop is all-encompassing, Jay Z playing with Linkin Park, Eminem with Aerosmith, I grew up understanding that an MC can jump on anything that connects to his spirit and deliver. You will never be able to box me in as an artist. I wear it with a badge of honor when I hear the compliment, "no one sounds like you," and that makes me proud because growing up, I saw MCs embrace the need to stand out, I'm a product of that school, and I'm going to continue implementing the lessons that my OGs put me on to. All of the features seemed to fit so well in this project! How did these collaborations come to be, and are there any memorable moments from the creative process with them that you care to share? I kind of just let go and let God with those situations, meaning I go off of feeling, and if someone recommends someone to jump on a record, I'm open to it. Shangri'La was one of my favorite records, not only for myself but my little sister Rocki So Crazi ATE that verse, but the way her feature came about was after I was done with my two verses which JB was impressed with, I knew that the song was missing something and that was my sister, JB was like "she better delivered cause you went hard" I said "she will" and she over delivered, that was the same sentiment when I had her jump on Bounce Up, and Swaggfia, when Rocki's on record she amplifies what I'm already bringing to the table. Young Tez is one of my favorite artist to collab with, we did a collab album before Round 2's release entitled Heroes & Villains, and one thing about Tez and I is that we bring the best out of each other; anytime I have an opportunity to record with Tez, I make an effort to make it happen, and this album was no different, he also encourages me when I'm feeling low, when we recorded Survive at the time I was homeless and just got out of a toxic situation, I remember recording my verse and feeling lackluster when it came to confidence. Still, he and my second engineer Nathan Bankston reassured me of how ill the verse was. Still, at the time, I was severely insecure about my work because someone who was once close to me attacked all my vulnerabilities, but I'm fortunate that I had a great team to take me out of my rut. Kili631 happened because Cuzz Zaid (who produced a lot of these beats) told me Kili dug my music, so when I made a record celebrating the relationship that I've had with Colombia in variant ways, it was super tight to have an artist who is leading the drill movement in South America be a part of it, I have mutual respect for him, so when the right beat/hook came along I had to have him on it. The collab with Rayner G was a long time coming; I've admired Rayner since we were kids in high school. He is an immensely talented artist whom I used to bug all the time for advice, so flash forward years later when JB was venting to me about the malarky that happens in the industry, he led with the "the industry will make you forget about what you've done, we (The Track Burnaz) can make anything, and he proceeds to play me the Loco beat, and I was floored, and I immediately knew who would instinctively give this record what it needed, and Rayner exceeded expectations. My collabs come from what feels right, artistically like; regularly, I go with intuition and see where the cards land. Do you have a favorite song within the 17 tracks? Why? No, not really, because I feel like every song connects to tell the story I wanted to express. To me it was almost like going through what my dark days can feel like, the beginning of the album starts with a flew, then we get honest with a song like Plays Tricks where I talk about depression, or in Blood In Water talking about being assaulted which I didn't know was assault until years later but then we go from that to aggressively putting my walls up but then lead to Come Home where I talk about the losses in my life, but then the rest of the album is about perseverance and the love/light, my album was me expressing how I feel the daily journey can be, there are times it's dark, and then you shake yourself out, but there you are again triggered by a death in your life etc, but then you remember what a gift it is to be alive, that's what I hold onto, no matter what honor what you're feeling in the moment but remember hope, there are moments where hope isn't feasible and that's definitely within reason depending on where you're at mentally, but my hope is that when you have the bandwidth you can remember the light. What can we expect to see and hear from you next? Well, in '23, more music is to be released, and singles, visuals, and live performances are on the way. I will continue collabin with my Swaggfia collective; we got so much more to come in the new year!! Instagram Facebook

Say hello to the sun, sand, and water. The hip-hop artist Lyndon Laveaux gives us “Que Calor” to uplift the last days of summer mood with high doses of dancing beats. Lyndon is always taking his music further, thanks to his passion and the support of other great artists and companions close to him. Learning the best from them and putting it into his work, he has created “Que Calor,” a song to celebrate life as if it was a hot party at the beach. Your head and elbows start moving from the first seconds. That is when you know that this is a song to dance to and maybe have a drink with some friends while hearing the waves crash on the beach. It is full of sensuality and good vibes. The song starts with a trumpet setting the pace, like announcing that you can’t stay still anymore, but the drums that come next with a Caribbean taste are the ones to make you move those hips. No wonder why he mentions Shakira in "Que Calor." The lyrics in Spanish are seductive and make it sound even hotter. Thus, I agree with you, Lyndon. “Que Calor!” This is the song that you should play at a party when you want people to dance. Turn up the volume, play “Que Calor” and make everybody cheer while starting to move. It will heat up the mood until people have to dance to cool down. Call some friends and go enjoy the sun and the beach, or bring them to you with music and celebrate life to the beat of “Que Calor,” available on all streaming platforms now. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Lyndon Laveaux, and congratulations on your latest release, "Que Calor." Can you begin by telling our readers what was the dominant emotion when making "Que Calor?" Love, to be honest, love for my culture, love for my people, I love people, I want the best for people, especially if you look like me. This song was an opportunity to celebrate all the beautiful individuals of the Caribbean! How did your friends and companions influence the making process of "Que Calor?" Growing up in Miami influenced this record. My city is a melting pot, a diaspora of Black Excellence, Afro-Latinos, and hustlers from all walks of life. This song was me wanting to unify the Caribbean, especially since I feel the next generation of Haitians and Dominicans, for example, are so aware of the ignorance of the past, we're separated by a fence to say we are not one, and the same is ridiculous, also sometimes I would see growing up Jamaicans beefing wit Trinidadians. I'm sitting there like you both are black!! So this record was about Caribbean Black Unity! The phenomenal work from The Track Burnaz elevated this record IMMENSELY! What do you want people to feel when listening to your music? In my music, I want to express my truth, for the sake of entertainment, at times hyperbolic, so with that, what I would want is that spark the light that's residing in you; all I'm doing like the great Saul Williams is giving the world a piece of me and hope they relate to it. What's the message behind "Que Calor?" This was for the Amara La Negras of the world who've had to explain what Afro Latina is or for the light skin Puerto Rican who's being "they're not really black" for the ones who grow up being shamed for the blackness so much, so they say things like "I'm not black I'm...", it's a reminder that slavery made a bus stop out of multiple islands in the West Indian and that we are more the same than colonialism will have us believe. Still, I also wanted this message to bounce. You can shake yo hips too. I mean, I am from the school of Michael Jackson, Prince, and Jay Z, and sometimes it's easier for all of us at times to take in medicine we can groove to. What's next for you? My second album will be dropping very soon; my first one, 'Earn The Title,' is available everywhere currently, as well as my collab project with my brother Young Tez Heroes & Villians; there will be more visuals dropped next year, Tez and I already got ideas in the vault, Swaggfia will not be taking our foot off the gas! Instagram Facebook

As a child, Lyndon Laveaux’s mother was the one who turned his attention to music when she played records of every decade on a loop. His exposure to vast branches of music is evident in his natural ear for a hooking verse and a hip-shaking beat. With his recent song and video “Earn the Title,” he continues to make waves in the Hip-Hop world with a passionate story about his home city: Miami. Lyndon Laveaux sets the stage for his music video produced by The Track Burnaz with a vintage black and white Miami cityscape filled with street art. He walks in slow motion sporting a Miami Heat hoodie as photos of legendary rappers such as Jay Z and Eminem flash in and out of frame. Staying true to the song’s theme, producer The Track Burnaz also pays tribute to the city throughout the music video. Set on a rooftop, the background of the video highlights both the immensity of Miami’s skyline and the beauty of smaller things like graffiti walls. “Earn the Title” kicks off with a few spoken verses as the audience is warmed up for the punch that is about to be packed. LyndonLaveauxshowcases his artistic edge early on when his pupils flash red the moment before he flows into his hard-hitting raps. “Earn the Title” proves to be an ode to the 305 as LyndonLaveauxevangelizes the city through his lyricism. Instagram

The Miami-born MC and Rapper Lyndon Laveaux returns to BuzzMusic with a hit that takes us into bliss, releasing a dreamy and sultry single titled, "Aphrodite." With mentors and companions who have continually impacted Lyndon Laveaux's craft, he's incredibly grateful to have a solid foundation behind him to push him forward within his constantly expanding career. With the release of his desirous and sweet-sounding single "Aphrodite," listeners are taken into heat with the song's steamy atmosphere through Laveaux's intriguing and raw delivery. The surrounding production delivers this sultry ambiance that's sure to pull any listener deep into the song's inviting vibe. "Aphrodite" atmospherically begins with haunting ghost vocals and distant pads, all set aside by the touch of a down-tempo and sultry beat drop. The deep and growling sub-bass sets the track's tone and delivers this steamy atmosphere within seconds. As Lyndon Laveaux begins delivering his desirous bars, he catches us by surprise with the intense and sultry performance within this track. Lyndon spices up the second verse with a deepened sub-bass and intricate trap drums that keep the high-end fluttering. While Laveaux continues to deliver this primal and devilish flair through his bars, the surrounding production perfectly supports the song's wicked vibe that keeps us wanting more. Lyndon Laveaux has set the bar incredibly high for passionate and sultry Hip-Hop/R&B, as "Aphrodite" finds a warm place at the top of our playlists. Hello Lyndon and welcome back to BuzzMusic, it's wonderful to catch up with you regarding your latest release "Aphrodite". Could you take us through what inspired you to create such a desirous and passionate single? Well at the time I wrote, it served me in a cathartic way, a loved one had said some harmful things to me, and at the moment I thought we were never gonna speak to each other again (life had different plans but that's a conversation for another day)  so I wrote a song about what I would want in a partner while saying I'm open to the idea of love by worshipping the Goddess of love. Love's the highest frequency one can work from, so I decided through this song to live open, and if love is meant for me, then let it be.  Also, I wanted to show how love can get you lost in it is a very sultry way, this was an opportunity to show my versatility as an artist. What did your lyric writing process for "Aphrodite" look like when crafting your bars to deliver this incredibly passionate tone? My preference when writing is when the beat comes first, although I'm capable of writing the lyrics first, I enjoy having the beat first because the beat will inform me on what it's gonna be. When Ruben Raymond my big brother from The Track Burnaz sent me this beat, I knew this song was gonna stick out to folks, which I enjoy because as an artist I never want to be put in a box. I knew this song was gonna be sexy, I knew like making love, I wanted to take my time delivery-wise with this record. I look at a song like a puzzle, I'm very technical with my writing, I want not one syllable, breath, punchline, etc wasted. The hook came first, which again I enjoy because it serves as a North Star in the writing process. Once the hook came the verses came with ease. Did you have any help with regards to the production for "Aphrodite"? Were any of your Producer/Engineer friends involved in the process for added chemistry? Oh absolutely, I think as a recording artist you have to realize there's an artist on both ends of the mic and board. Shout out to my brothers Ruben Raymond and JB of The Track Burnaz, they both elevated my sound immensely as a recording artist and this song is no different. Rube to me is one of the most talented individuals on this planet, he was the lead producer on this project, and he and JB just know how to serve my sound as an MC.  What I love about the people in my circle is that I can throw any one of them an idea and they amplify it. Rube does this with the utmost ease, JB does too. When recording like my fam Ray Mitchell be doing JB ain't afraid to tell me, rewrite this section, clean up this phrase, breath here, etc, and I seldom ever find it personal because I trust him completely and know that he is doing his best to make sure I get the best sound. JB truly is magic especially when it comes to mixing, again as a recording artist you have to show appreciation to everyone involved in the process. I can never guess what JB's gonna do with a record, but I'm usually more than pleasantly surprised. I'm truly grateful for my circle, they are my chosen family who wants nothing for me but to grow as an artist and more importantly as a human being.  I'm rich in life because of them. With all the chaos going on in the world they help me see this journey half full. We would say that "Aphrodite" is somewhat different from your usual authoritative and intense sound. Do you plan on continuing to experiment with different songwriting approaches in the future? Hell yeah, I never want to be pigeon-hole in my creativity. I approach music from an honest place so just like the human experience, there's a myriad of sounds and ideas I wish to play with. What can fans anticipate next from you? Well, music videos are on their way, one for my solo record Earn The Title which is available everywhere currently, the other is a music video featuring the talented First Lady of Swaggfia Disanti, Milli Millz, and which was produced by the incredibly gifted Ray Mitchell. I will be executively producing projects as well for the versatile MC Dooley Sheen, The Princess of Swaggfia Rocki, The Wiley Rogue, and of course, I will be collaborating with my brothers The Track Burnaz/Tez. I will also be working on my album executively produced by Ruben Raymond. I also have this talented kid from Colombia Cuz Zaid making some incredible beats for me. Also gotta shout out Nathan Bankston/Silver Screens, I've collaborated with these two before with immaculate results hopefully there will be more to come in the future, love those guys. I want the people who support me to know that whatever I do creatively I'm pushing my pen each time I'm in the booth, one thing I will not lack is the effort I put in everything I do, and like I mentioned before my family won't ever let me become complacent. 2020 was a revealing year, it made me truly look at life with a new lens of gratitude, and I promise not to waste a breath. Like the amazing Big Sean has said "if it doesn't give you more it drains you". Thank you for having me and the constant support from you all and supporters worldwide, myself and mine got so much more to do! Instagram