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Chicago-based producer and creative Unregistered User defy the laws of genre conformation with each tune, especially his recent hit, "The Loner's Codex," off his 13-track album, 'Caged City.' The underrated underground producer never fails to push the boundaries of what hip-hop can be. He's also known for tying in various other genres and their elements into his versatile tunes. Striving to touch the minds of listeners, Unregistered User's artistic project came to life after wanting to represent the person he always wanted to be. Recently releasing his 13-track album, 'Caged City,' Unregistered User wowed us with the project's versatility and dynamic sonic atmospheres. A substantial representation of what to expect from the album is the project's third track, "The Loner's Codex," which embodies elements from various genres to make for a soothing and mind-lingering listening experience. Hitting play on the track "The Loner's Codex," we're met with spacey background pads and two samples of a Japanese and English-speaking man, both of which set the song's moody and intense tone. As Unregistered User's beat begins to expand, he drops us into a moody and sultry sonic space where our focus is set on the crisp lo-fi drum patterns and spacey background pads. As he continues to melt our speakers with his intricate and soul-softening sonics, Unregistered User gives us this ultimate sensation of what it feels like to drive through the city lights on a rainy fall evening. This is the perfect track to introduce yourself to Unregistered User's sound, as it's just as dynamic as the rest of his versatile discography. Lose yourself in the vibe of Unregistered User's recent hit, "The Loner's Codex," and find the rest of his album 'Caged City' on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Unregistered User. We're deeply impressed with the sonic versatility you've placed into your recent hit, "The Loner's Codex." What inspired this track in particular? The inspiration behind The Loner’s Codex stems from the concept of social anxiety. This song is meant to exemplify the struggle that many people in the world go through on a daily basis as well as the societal perceptions and misconceptions of people who may not be living the lives they want to live. What sort of vibe or atmosphere did you want to provide with the sonics and production in “The Loner’s Codex?" The Loner’s Codex is meant to present a smooth and more reflective and psychedelic Boombap vibe to illuminate the narrative at hand. In addition to the use of vocal samples, we see a cohesive and trance-like feel throughout the track from start to finish. How does “The Loner’s Codex” fit into the concept and vibe of your 13-track album, 'Caged City?' In terms of the sonic aesthetic, it exemplifies, the album stemmed from an idea that it’s meant to be a mental and literal journey that the listener takes while listening. The Loner’s Codex plays a significant role in the progression the storyline takes as it depicts the life of Unregi as he and the viewer enter Caged City seeking refuge. How does your album 'Caged City' help listeners get to know you better? Would you say that this album is a solid representation of the music you create? I would like this project to depict to my listeners that I am very versatile in terms of my genre selection and production. Caged City is very important to me as it exemplifies a lot about my personal life but not only that, sonically I would like to let the industry know that I am still growing but also a force to be reckoned with. Instagram

Not to be confused with the American rock band of the same name, Nirvanhai's valor, panache, swagger, and avant-garde concepts of songwriting distinguish him as, artistic Afro-fusion innovation at its finest. The multilingual singer with a genesis like many who started off in a Church Choir where he developed singing in his mother's tongue. Furthering his abilities, he often writes and sings music in Twi, Japanese, Korean, and is currently tackling Portuguese. Exotic, diva-like, and soulful; Nirvanhai O'Raahikojo’s vocals dance in a sublime synthesis of Afro, R&B sounds. Dipping into the acoustically powered rendition of his most recently released single “On The Low” takes listeners on a soothing journey of musical therapy. The sparse and welcoming guitar strums allow your mind to get lost in the silent spaces between Nirvanhai’s captivating vocal performance. With such delicate ease that brushes against your ears like a gust of wind, the brilliance that is captured in this intimate setting is truly one to make note of. Showing you just how versatile the artist is, your mind is transported to a various state that leaves you filled with a reflective thought process. Sweeping you into a timid allure of anticipation, the backing harmonies that are performed in an angelic way leave you with a chilling falsetto so powerful, that you can’t deny the goosebumps forming down your spine. With a breeze of lyrical motifs that reflect on the adoring themes such as, ‘I know you shy, but it’s cool when we’re making love,’ Nirvanhai O'Raahikojo has us wrapped around his finger and wanting more from his artistic capsule of originality. Be sure to lure your mind to a vulnerable state of love with “On the Low,” as you hear what all the hype is about for yourself. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Nirvanhai O'Raahikojo, and congratulations on the release of your beautifully, angelic single “On the Low.” With the genres that you explore often avoiding the acoustic route, what inspired you to apply this take towards this record? Ay, thank you BuzzMusic, ‘preciate it! Well, when I heard the original by Burna Boy I was obsessed with the song, so I always knew I wanted to cover it. At first, I was going to do it more traditionally uptempo, but then I thought that the idea lacked originality, I mean, anyone can just sing “On The Low”. What really inspired me was the lack of ‘Afro ballads’ or ‘Acoustic’ type records within the Afro genre. They are amazing, I mean look at ‘Circle of Life, I would consider that one of the greatest songs of all time! A lot of the Afro vibes nowadays are dance-heavy, and summer turn-ups, or like island vibes, and though that is a big aspect of my music; I am a vocalist first. So I wanted to really recreate the feel of On The Low, turning it from a sunny club banger into more of a heart-aching sunset vibe, like an after-the-party hangover, and add to the legend and visionary himself, Burna Boy’s artistic interpretation. Was “On the Low” written about anyone or anything in particular? How does it tie into yourself as an artist? No, aha! This was during Summer in Quarantine 2020, and all I really did was recreate the arrangement, the song was already written by Burna Boy so you’d have to ask him that question. For me, I first heard this song in a pre-pandemic world summer where I was beginning to hone into my sound as an artist, so you could say it was one of the songs that really pushed me to go more in an Afro-fusion genre route, rather than my previous strictly R&B/Pop direction. At what point did you know that this song was complete and ready to release? How did the process fit the vision that you had in store? Interestingly enough, it wasn’t so straightforward as record, engineer, and done. The producer of the instrumental arrangement, Ariexile, lived in a different city than me, and I would correspond with her back and forth to get the tempo of the song and the atmosphere just right, and I’m a bit of an extreme perfectionist. Originally, I went to her spot hours away to shoot visuals for it, but that got scrapped. In the end, the vision was fine-tuned into the beauty of simplicity: A song that is loved by the Afrobeats community, transformed into an acoustic version that will stand the test of time. That’s all we wanted it to be; I think we achieved that. What is your mission statement as an artist? How do you ensure to carry that out in everything that you do? You know, a part of my mission statement is actually my next single called ‘Nothing but Culture’, but it’s a bit understated in that song, and only the tip of the iceberg. My name ‘Nirvanhai’ means ‘7 Islands of Paradise,’ and I guess the first island would be myself and the euphoria I feel when I open my mouth to sing. I want to evolve Afro music, revealing layers of my music through the lens of different cultures, sort of like a kaleidoscope. By fusing all my cultural experiences, I seek to create a nirvana or paradise of music that wasn’t possible before, because you couldn’t learn about different cultures via the internet as we can now. What happens when Afrobeats is sung authentically in Spanish? or in Arabic or Japanese? Some of the songs on my project that I’m currently working on are in more than one language, which is challenging at times, but exciting and personally rewarding. I want people from like South Korea to feeling what I felt when I was a kid listening to KPop, only, I want them (and other cultures) to access Afrobeats in a way that feels more personal to them and their cultural experience. Instagram

Berklee College of Music student Luke Frees is proving that it's time for his charismatic, fun-loving sound to be heard. Releasing his first debut album in 2019, titled "The Lost Weekend," Luke Frees was able to hone his skills learned from school so that he could craft an album with tenacity and heart. And, he didn't stop with the album release, as he offers a frolicsome atmosphere for listeners to truly revel in. "She's a Chameleon" is your ultimate three-minute and twenty-six-second diversion. Luke Frees demonstrates how truly free he is in this tune, as he maintains a completely carefree vocal tone for the entirety of the song. "She's a Chameleon" is robust and flavourful with its ambiance, as colorful acoustics make up the majority of the melody. Luke Frees isn't being conservative in this song with the lyrics either, as he's chanting his truth and ultimate perceptions on a particular woman. The song centers around a narrative of a woman who is liked and loved amongst many, and yet, her whole being is shaped around who she is with. Many inauthentic versions of herself get portrayed, and Luke Frees uses a strong metaphor with the use of the word "chameleon." We are left intrigued by, "She's a Chameleon," which was a unique and fun tune from Luke Frees, that demonstrated both his thought-provoking songwriting abilities and his lively artistic persona. Welcome to BuzzMusic Luke, and congratulations on the successful debut of "She's a Chameleon." Right off the bat, how do you feel this song compares to the songs presented in your 2019 album, "The Lost Weekend?" So I think overall this song feels a little more catchy and focused lyrically than some of the things on The Lost Weekend. That album is really a collection of songs I was writing at Berklee, and with this third record, I tried to make every song stand on its own. I think TLW was a good starting point for me but I’m really excited about the direction my new stuff’s going in. With a clear narrative in place, "She's a Chameleon" seemed somewhat targeted. Was there a specific person in mind whilst you were writing the content for the song? How do you often garner your inspiration for your songs? This isn’t targeted at a specific person per se, but it’s definitely pulled from real-life experiences with fake friends and people who are only interested in you if they can get something out of you. As far as garnering inspiration, I used to like to take something that happened in my life and twist it and distort it and come up with these exaggerated narratives that end up being fictitious. I used to do that a lot more, but with this album, I’m writing more personally (I fell in love, for starters, and that’s featured heavily haha), and I also moved cities, so there’s a bittersweet undercurrent that runs through the whole thing. The melody and overall production in "She's a Chameleon" were full of vibrant life. Can you elaborate more on your strategy behind the vocal approach you took on in this song? And thank you for the comment about it sounding full of vibrant life!! I think the best songs have a lot of juxtaposition, so I wanted to write a song with scathing lyrics that had a really fun and singable chorus. I put a lot of thought into my lyrics, but I’ve always found the more thought you put into your melodies, the more likely you are to overthink it. So I just had this riff on the guitar, started a Voice Memo, and followed my gut with the melody, and really didn’t change it much after that. What was the overall hope and purpose of releasing "She's a Chameleon?" My overall hope and purpose are to kick off this album cycle with a banger I’m really proud of. It has all my friends playing on it, and I really wanted the first single to feel like a party. The album’s going to be called Point Of You, and the full thing’s out in November and I can’t wait. I think this might be my favorite one yet—it’s definitely been the most fun to record and work on. Instagram Facebook

Born in Columbus, Mississippi now hitting the Atlanta market recording artist YFF Pedro and brother FluGotit is quickly becoming the hottest down the south underground duo. Hip hop and rap fans throughout the US have already tuned in to hear their raw lyricism and fearless rap style bodied with a down south personality. As YFF Pedro is known for his authentic, swagged-out style, not only in his music but also in his fashion clothing, his blood duo, FluGotit, share that same bold individuality that fans enjoy. FluGotit adds a musky rap sound with a touch of old-school grit in order to have their audience fully engaged. This stands especially true with their latest single “So Icy.” Coming in hot with a nostalgic 2000’s sound that has you swaying from side to side, the melodically pouring verses that come hailing from this dynamic duo truly taps into the new wave of Hip-hop. Incorporating a myriad of sounds in the instrumentation that delicately trickles into themes of their iced out swagger, the elusive elements cascade over the bass-forward essence of this beta as you get mesmerized by the mind-altering grooves present. Both YFF Pedro and FluGotit bring forth a unique sound that makes them stand out in an exclusive manner, all while complementing the brilliance that one another puts down. There is no shortage of lyrical finesse as you consume “So Icy,” from start to finish. Exuding a hunger in the tonal distinction heard, there’s an effortlessness that emits beams of poise into this composition as the wordplay just rolls off their tongues and into the speakers. Indulging in the reminiscent, and familiar captivation that these two bring to the table, we’re grateful for their refreshing take on a sound that should continue to be revisited in today’s day and age of Hip-hop. It’s no wonder why YFF Pedro and FluGotit are drowning the industry in copious waves of success. Welcome to BuzzMusic, YFF Pedro and FluGotit. Congratulations on the release of your latest hit single “So Icy.” From the production to the delivery, we love everything about this record. How did you two develop your unique sounds, and come to the conclusion that blending them together would work in your favor? YFF Pedro: It really just came naturally, we typically just get in the studio and vibe off each other’s energy. It’s no particular recipe just vibes. FluGotit: Good music just seems to come naturally when we are in the studio together. Datz my Brudda so the vibes locked in already. No rehearsal is needed. Could you please share the moment or story that inspired you to make “So Icy?" What does this song mean to you? YFF Pedro: It was the piano and snares it put me in a classical mind state. Like directing a band “IMMM SO ICYYY” creating it I heard a band playing it in my head. The meaning of this song is the best you: put your jewelry & drip on & pop yo sh*t have fun with it. FluGotit: Like I said before it’s just the vibes we give each other. And when the beat came on it’s like we both had an instant idea for a hook and ended up putting the two hooks together and made magic. What musical inspirations do you allow to speak into the way you both create? Do you find that these have always been your influences since beginning your careers as artists? YFF Pedro: Gucci Mane and Young Dolph are our biggest musical inspirations. The rawness, nonchalant can’t be messed with attitude. Yes, it definitely influenced our music career. FluGotit: As far as musical inspirations go I would definitely say just everyday life. Needs and wants. Things we have seen, done/doing, and Witnessed. What would you like your audience to take away from the release of “So Icy?" What do you want this song to say about you? FluGotit: Well for me I’m coming out of a small town in Mississippi. I want people to know we Got da sauce too. We can make good music as well. And we look good doing it. YFF Pedro: I want my audience to know that we are some young fly and Flashy guy that enjoys life, haves fun & loves jewelry it’s a part of our ancestry & anybody can live a young fly and flashy lifestyle. I want my fans/supporters to know that I’m him Mr. Icyy himself & go check out all my music every song is a vibe. How does the creative process tend to work when you begin a song from the ground up? FluGotit: Dope beats and weed are all we need. YFF Pedro: The engineer pull of the beat I normally listen to it a couple of times. Listening for the snares and then I base the concept of the song around it. YFF Pedro Instagram FluGotit Instagram

From the Midwest to Los Angeles, versatile recording artist and singer-songwriter Justin Hulsey releases his fifth studio album entitled 'A Play At Voices.' With a sound ranging from heartbreaking acoustic to full-fledged rock with hints of grunge and progressive, Justin Hulsey's five albums truly have a lot to say about himself and his diverse style. He's most known for a songwriting approach that's versatile, memorable, progressive, and akin to the minds of Elbow, Doves, R.E.M., Radiohead, David Gray, and The National. When asked about his recent 9-track album, 'A Play At Voices' (co-produced by Justin Glasco), Hulsey mentioned that "there's a bit of a concept behind the album, which I never intended to happen." He continued, "The way the album communicates is influenced by a Dylan Thomas play called 'Under Milk Wood.' Lots of different characters telling their own stories through dreaming. I think that's what these songs are." Diving into the record, the venture begins with the introductory track, "Violence and Violins." This piece hauntingly opens with a plucky acoustic guitar melody alongside airy background pads that float in the distance, leading to a pulsating keyboard melody. This almost feels as if it's the opening of a movie, or how Hulsey put it, a play. As his vocals begin to pour through with a sultry and demanding tone, he makes his way to the hook, where he belts his wonder for where god has gone during his internal chaos. The bridge hits us over the head with a wailing lead guitar that paves the way for the blistering and cinematic outro. On a darker note, the next track, "Suddenly Sunshine," opens with a distant pad and Hulsey's sole vocals that repeat, "hallelujah when you fall in love, damn it all when you f*ck it up." As the melancholy acoustic guitar begins to push through our speakers alongside a downtempo drumbeat, Justin Hulsey makes his way over to the pre-hook, where he's greeted by a crunchy electric guitar and thumping bassline. As the hook begins to cascade over our speakers like a wave of darkness, Hulsey sings a similar concept about how his relationship took a turn for the worst, and suddenly, sunshine wasn't as bright anymore. This raw track is truly one to pierce the heart and soul. Making our way through to track number three, "Proof," the song kicks off with a mid-tempo drum beat and an array of electric guitars that sonically serenade our ears. As Justin Hulsey begins to haunt us with his melodic and clear vocals, he makes his way over to the hook and pulls on our heartstrings in doing so. We feel a heavy connection to this track merely due to Hulsey's descriptive lyrics of finding someone to spend his life with and having living proof that someone will remember him and tell the truth about how he lived, tried, and died. This is another raw track that slapped us across the face with a heavily emotional concept, bringing us to our knees. Diving into a more melancholy and alternative piece with "Are You Ok To Drive," the track peacefully opens with a unique percussion arrangement, a saddened piano melody, and Hulsey's lush vocal stylings. Listening to his lyrics, he asks if someone's okay to drive after having a few drinks. As we dive further into the song, he emotionally singles, "Dear Leah, our lives are long, dear Leah, I don't think we belong," which is where the song's concept falls into place. We adore the blues and grunge elements that Justin Hulsey has placed into this song, not to mention the saddened piano melodies to amp up the cinematic experience. Reaching the album's midway point with "Castle In The Air," the song gently opens with a distant pad, soft hi-hats, and a plucky electric guitar melody that leads into the first verse. As the drums make their way in alongside Hulsey's reflective vocal performance, he begins to serenade us with emotional lyrics of attempting to try another effort at a broken relationship. He continues with lyrics that wonder if he was incapable of loving someone the way he intended to, which hits us straight in the heart. We're wildly impressed with Justin Hulsey's lyrical abilities thus far, as he's managed to make this profoundly genuine impact in such little time. Hitting play on "Hit The Boundary," a soulful and jazzy keyboard melody floats through our speakers alongside a crashing electronic drum beat and a distant electric guitar melody. While making his vocal entry, Hulsey begins to delve into his lyrical content surrounding this emotional and vivid escape, where he spends his time unleashing his anger and confusion away from the world. As he makes his way to the last quarter of this 2-minute interlude type-piece, Hulsey releases a powerful belt while apologizing for being out of his mind. We can't help but feel that this entire album is tracking the progress of some sort of separation or breakup, especially with unconventional and dynamic pieces like this. Warming our days with the next track, "Floral," the song sounds exactly like what a bouquet of colorfully arranged flowers would. The intro takes off with a soothing acoustic guitar that quickly jumps into a buzzing synth arrangement and a heavily reverbed electric guitar. As Hulsey jumps in, he expands on finding love in a floral framed door at a local bar. He continues by admitting that we all never see it coming, and before we know it, we die under the beat of someone else's heart. The emotional sonic landscape is honestly incredibly, as it's not that dynamic but tells an equally compelling story of love and loss. Moving onto the eighth track, "Tonight I Am A Tourist," the song drifts through our speakers with blissful tones alongside a tender acoustic guitar melody and Hulsey's warm vocal stylings. As he begins to sing about being a tourist in his towering city, he wanders the streets only to see the poor, the piss, and the grief that lingers throughout. This song sounds like another lonely wanderer song, as Hulsey's soulful performance alongside the sole acoustic guitar allows us to feel and experience the profound emotion of this tender two-minute piece. We love the song's delicate feel, as it's a perfect contrast to the rest of the dynamic and heavy tunes. Landing on the album's ninth and final track, "Breathe," the song blissfully opens with an organ-like pad and soft percussion hits. As Justin Hulsey begins to serenade us with his soft and melodic vocals, he brings us into a calming state of mind with his lyrics that remind us to breathe and be strong. We adore this song's introspective and soothing feel, especially as the atmosphere begins to expand with a pulsating acoustic guitar melody while Hulsey reminds us that our journeys are far from over. With the addition of violin strings on the outro, we're truly left in awe of this emotional, thought-provoking, and vulnerable journey that Justin Hulsey has graciously taken us on. We're more than impressed with the dynamic range and vulnerability you've placed into your 9-track album, 'A Play At Voices.' When did you begin creating songs and executing ideas for this album? How long did it take to finalize? Thanks so much. These songs have been written over a span of many years. I think I wrote “Castle In The Air” back in 2008 maybe. It’s always been one of my favorites, but it never fit on any of the albums I’ve previously released. I usually just let the songs land where they land as long as it makes sense. With this album, I didn’t know what it was until I put these 9 songs together and they just fit so well. Then listening to them and thinking about the lyrics, they really made sense together. Then looking at it more closely, there seemed to be a concept behind the visuals and meanings of the songs too. So I ran with it. What inspired you to create this album, 'A Play At Voices?' Were we correct when we mentioned that it sounded like a breakup or separation of some kind? Well as I started to say about a concept. There’s this Dylan Thomas play called “Under Milk Wood.” It’s about a town where everyone is a little off their rocker, you hear them dreaming about their lives, their regrets, their loves, etc. All these voices, that at the end of the day, are really one voice. Some kind of random unity. At least that’s how I see it. So these songs became their own voices. Now I’m starting to sound like I’ve gone off the rocker. As far as a breakup or separation? Could be. Depends on what you’re going through. There are definitely some of those moments where love has ended. But it’s not necessarily romantic love. There’s a lot of spiritual breakups present for sure. How does 'A Play At Voices' represent your current stance in life and your overall outlook? It takes time for me to know what effect an album has. I think songs should be pretty fluid. That they should change and evolve. The idea that a song can only mean one thing is pretty hard for me to fathom. I like knowing that everyone is able to attach their own meaning to it. Sometimes when people tell me what one of my songs means to them, I like their version more than mine. Songs need to have a life of their own. What was it like working alongside co-producer Justin Glasco for 'A Play At Voices?' How did he help bring your visions and ideas to life? Glasco and I have worked together on my last 3 albums, this one being the 4th. We’ve been friends for a long time so the way we work together is pretty special. In the past, I would bring the bones of songs to him and we would spend 3 or 4 weeks building them into an album. This time around I tried to bring more fully-formed ideas to the table. With Covid, it was a slower process and we weren’t in the room together, but since we’ve done so much work in the past I think we kind of know what the other one is thinking and the communication was pretty easy. What impact did you want to make on your audience with 'A Play At Voices?' What did you want the listener to take away? I just want to be honest and to say and write whatever I need to say and write. It’s extremely freeing to know that I can do that. So if people want to listen to the album and get something out of it then, whatever that is, I hope it makes them feel something real and honest too. I really look forward to hearing other takes on what I write. It makes it more interesting. Instagram Facebook

If you're craving some cherry pie, search no longer, as Angvl just delivered some on a silver platter to his listeners with his impassioned, hearty ballad, titled none other than "Cherry Pie." Hailing from Los Angeles, Angvl is the type of artist to pack in his vulnerabilities and emotions into his music for all to unravel. Wearing his emotions all over his body, Angvl is the down-to-earth, sweet-loving artist that prefers to craft affecting songs that give listeners an authentic experience. The ideology behind his latest song, "Cherry Pie," was centered around his infatuation with a particular individual. Backed by lo-fi production, "Cherry Pie" was meant to be Angvl's perfectly crafted ambient song that expressed his various truths. He wanted to deliver a vivid and vibrant performance, and with his heartfelt personality, he was able to achieve it (and then some). Look out for Angvl's future music, as this article is planning on debuting another single as fast as you can eat your cherry pie. Read the full BuzzMusic article on Angvl and his song, "Cherry Pie," here. Instagram Facebook

Always striving to create thorough sonic journeys, multi-instrumentalist and producer DruiZ teams up with vocalist Mattea Made for their expansive and uplifting latest single, "Dime." When creating his sonic ventures, DruiZ intends to take listeners through various landscapes and experiences merely through his array of electronic and acoustic instruments. Aiming to build a connection with his audience through his music, DruiZ uses his internal and vulnerable emotions to reel listeners into his unforgettable listening experiences. Recently releasing his powerful collaboration with Mattea Made, "Dime," the Spanish lyricism is said to evoke self-reflection and inner communication, encouraging listeners to analyze what doesn't serve them anymore. "Dime" also has a fantastic and alt-electronic remix by Anthex, who blazed our speakers with incredible rhythm and an overall sensation of sonic contentment. Listening to the original single, "Dime," the track takes off with a powerhouse bass-like synth that blasts through our speakers with vast emotion. Once the airy and broad drum arrangements begin to pound their way through, Mattea's sweet and layered vocals start to belt while leaving us in awe of her charismatic delivery and overall vocal talent. This song sounds as if it came straight out of a coming-of-age movie's introduction, as it sets quite the alluring and exciting sonic atmosphere. Although this is DruiZ's first attempt and mixing and producing, we honestly can't tell, as the song is wildly dense, compact, and crisp, leaving us tapping our feet to the scorching drum breaks alongside the growling bass-like synth and Mattea Made's unique vocal stylings. Get into the groove of DruiZ and Mattea Made's recent single, "Dime," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, DruiZ Music. What an engaging and powerful experience you've delivered with your recent hit, "Dime." What inspired you to create this single? How long was it in the making? 'Dime' was created after Mattea Made and myself met at a music festival in Wells, in the north of British Columbia. When we were coming back from the festival, we had to stay a night by the highway as both our vehicles were having mechanical problems, so we decided to camp overnight by a creek and hope for the best the next day, so we can get our vehicles repaired. During this time we shared our music and decided we would want to make a collaborative song together, so when I got back home I put together a track with my drum pad, bass, and other percussion and sent it to her. It took a while until I heard back, as Mattea had just moved to France, but after a few months, she sent me back her vocal ideas and I loved them! Later that week I was trying to figure out an arrangement for the song and my computer crashed...and the work was lost...all I was able to recover was the track I originally sent to her... A few months went by and the COVID pandemic began. When this happened and all shows and live performances took a halt, I spent a solid amount of time setting up a studio for myself, so I could record music, especially drums on my own, so I got an upgrade on my recording equipment. I went to revisit the track and asked Mattea if she could send the vocal tracks again, and thankfully she still had them. When I got them I was able to make an arrangement I was happy with and said: "This needs live drums," so I recorded myself on the drums, guided by the feelings and emotions from the tune, and after 3 takes I was happy with the way it turned out. Sent it back to Mattea for approval and we were both very happy. This was the driver to put out my debut single from DruiZ, a project that has been going on for years, playing live shows in different parts of the world, like Canada, USA, Colombia, Spain, France, and the UK, but had no recordings, and as a result from the jump into this debut, now there are 4 singles out and more to come. What gravitated you to the stylings of Mattea Made when seeking a vocalist to feature on "Dime?" What did she bring to the table that you were looking for? I would call it a serendipitous synchronicity moment. We vibed as friends when we met each other and decided to collaborate based on the good energy we felt when we hung out, we liked similar music and we were both open to each other's ideas. When she sent me her vocals, also in Spanish, I knew there was a vibe and it was not something I put expectations on, it simply became what it is by trusting and allowing the process to unfold and become a piece of music that was born from our raw feelings and ideas. Seeing that "Dime" was your first attempt at production and mixing, what was your creative process like? How did you navigate the overall sound and feel of the sonics? Being a drummer and percussionist, I always strive for a solid unedited drum performance. In this particular song, the drum take was done last, but I feel like it gave it the feel that it needed. Having said that, it was a lot of fun to explore and mess around with a lot of electronic and acoustic sounds as well as the many possible tonalities to find that spot that made all the elements of the song feel unique and cohesive. It is quite the process and it is very satisfying and stress-free when you have the time to work on the mixing and production at your own pace, giving yourself time to rest the ears and reassess with no external pressure or deadlines. That being said, it was very important to remind me that I could keep trying to "make it better" or "change this or that," but also remember that if it feels good, leave it and just put it out because ultimately my goal is to share as much music as I can with everyone in the world, and help them navigate through their feelings and get inspired by it. The more I create, the more I realize that I have to trust the process and allow what feels and sounds right to me to guide the direction of the creativity. What did you want listeners to take away from Made's lyrics in "Dime?" What thoughts did you want to evoke in the listener? 'Dime' is a song that evokes self-reflection and communication within yourself. It encourages you to ask yourself what you know, wants, thinks, or see by letting yourself be guided by your own imagination. The lyrics in English say: "Tell me everything you know, tell me everything Tell me everything you want, tell me everything Tell me everything you think, tell me everything Tell me everything you see, tell me everything Tell me, tell me, what you see? Tell me, tell me." One can think that they refer to someone asking another person these questions, but the idea is based on asking yourself these questions in the mirror and working on understanding oneself and our individual roles in our own existence and keep learning and growing within the time of our lives. What was your initial reaction when listening to Anthex's remix of "Dime?" Did you enjoy the electronic and upbeat spin he put on the original single? When I first listened to the Antex remix, I actually teared up, because the upbeat electronic version of it gave it a new perspective that really evoked a lot of great feelings within myself and my music. I felt proud about the work that had been done and I immediately wanted to release it and get it out to as many ears as possible. It gave a new perspective to the song that I really appreciated then and still do today when I hear it, makes me smile and want to bust a move. Instagram Facebook

As an Atlanta, Georgian artist, Sihdno has quite the creative spunk when it comes to singing and songwriting. He's colorful with his electronic execution and has no plans on slowing down his artistic acceleration any time soon. The latest project offering we heard from Sihdno included his single release, "Give You Time." Catching up with Sihdno, we learned that he was very content with the final result of "Give You Time." Once hearing the original beat of the song, he naturally gravitated towards the rhythm and finished mixing/mastering his vocals in only a week. During his exclusive BuzzMusic interview, Sihdno shared that "Give You Time" was a means for him to be more emotionally open with the people that surround him. He poured his utmost passion into this single and broke out of his artistic comfort zone by experimenting with his vocal range. In the end, we were proud to understand the thought process behind Sihdno's song, and we'll be patiently waiting for his future single release, already titled "Grapefruit." Read the full BuzzMusic article on Sihdno, here. Instagram

From South Jersey, recording artist, rapper, and producer FirstNameDane releases a vibe and a half with his latest fresh, oven-baked single, "Lasagna." When describing FirstNameDane's overall sound, one can imagine Kid Cudi vibes, Kanye refurbished beats, and Drake B-side bars. Although he had been rapping since 12 years old, music wasn't a priority until later in life. The sample-chopping, ski-mask-bearing recording artist is continuously sharpening his sound while actively finding his voice. With his latest single, "Lasagna," FirstNameDane serves up some honest and heavy-hitting bars that take us through running themes in his life. After our first listen, FirstNameDane left us impressed with his skilled bar writing and passionate delivery, especially as he rides the smooth and savory sonic beat. Taking a deeper listen to "Lasagna," the track opens with a haunting synth melody and crisp hi-hats. As the sultry and melodic beat drops into this warm and passionate r&b atmosphere, FirstNameDane makes his way in and brings the heat right off the bat. As he begins to sing about making his moves in silence and steering away from toxic love in the process, he makes his way into the first verse with heavy-hitting bars. As FirstNameDane jumps into his rap, he takes us through various relatable scenes, from his upbringing to his continuous grind on the way to stardom. We can't get enough of the song's dark and sultry tone, especially as FirstNameDane makes his way to the outro while serving his lyrically powerful bars for us to savor. Feed on some hot and fresh "Lasagna" with FirstNameDane's latest single, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic FirstNameDane. We adore the dark tones and mysterious feel of your latest single, "Lasagna." What inspired you to write this honest and lyrically powerful single? I've always admired enigmatic artists like Prince, Frank Ocean, and The Weeknd. They seem like they lurk in the shadows, and then reveal these masterpieces of work as if it's as easy as cooking a Hot Pocket. Lasagna came together rather swiftly and easily because it was so honest and I had been lurking in the shadows for most of 2021. Did you create the beat for "Lasagna?" What sort of vibe or atmosphere did you want the sonics to offer, and how did you go about creating it? I usually produce or co-produce my work, but John Christinzio sent me the foundation of "Lasagna." I sent that to Ty Key and he "dressed it up and made it real for me", as Future would say. John made a banger and Ty took it to space. You can really feel the song's eerieness. We must ask, what inspired the song's title, "Lasagna?" How does it correlate with the song itself? I grew up on Mixtape Lil Wayne, arguably the greatest run in hip-hop. Wayne has a goofy line where he says, "Real G's move in silence like lasagna". The first line of the hook, and the song itself, is "I'm moving in silence, I get my game from real G's". It's an ode to one of my favorite artists and an immediate illustration of who I am as an artist and person. I'm just a quiet dude. What ideas or messages did you want to get across to listeners with your bars in "Lasagna?" What did you want your audience to experience and take away? The song really came together seamlessly because of my desire to remind listeners I can really rap. In comparison to a busy quarantined 2020, 2021 was silent for FirstNameDane. I wanted to make a statement on my return and offer another dimension of my artistry. This was also a song for other creatives. It's difficult to consistently share your art and be vulnerable. I hope the second half of my "Lasagna" verse serves as a musical version of the Shia LaBeouf "Just Do it!" meme. Should we expect you to continue creating moody and darker-toned songs like "Lasagna?" Is this ambiance a staple for your music? "Lasagna" reflected where I was emotionally and artistically that day. Will I have another moment where I feel the urgency to remind listeners and myself that I'm a bad man? Of course. Will I have another day at the studio where I'm in a dark place? Of course. Those songs will be made. I'm not sure they will be my calling card as an artist but being a creative who finds inspiration from experiences, I can't count on more songs like Lasagna. Instagram Facebook

The Seattle-based singer-songwriter and recording artist Chris Carroll announces the release of his sweet and savory forthcoming single, "Rose Colored Glasses." Known for his spontaneity and artistic versatility, Chris Carroll's music blurs the lines between styles and sounds like alternative rock, pop, folk, and jazz. Never failing to capture an audience's undivided attention, Chris Carroll's in-depth production and organic instrumentation truly offer an unforgettable and mesmerizing experience. Currently finishing up his debut full-length album, Chris Carroll recently announced the release of his upcoming single, "Rose Colored Glasses." After a private listen, we were able to fully experience the passion and vocal beauty that Chris Carroll has to offer. The song itself is incredibly magnetic, as the soothing instrumentals merged with Chris Carroll's gentle and melodic vocals bring us all the passion and bliss we need nowadays. Keep your eyes peeled for Chris Carroll's forthcoming single, "Rose Colored Glasses," soon to be available on all digital streaming platforms. Instagram Artist Website