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Terell Safadi is seeing mass success since his music career has taken off. After his first-ever nomination for 2021, in Jim Beam’s Indie Hip-hop/Rap/R&B Artist/Group or Duo of the Year for ‘Just Be Down’ at Canadian Music Week, and seeing his latest single ‘Made for This’ featuring Michelle Heyoka hit Global Top 15 on Stingray VIBE, Terell Safadi is kicking things up a notch by turning the heat all the way up on his most recent single “YVR Girl.” Tapping into the melodic instrumentation, you’re instantaneously exposed to the stimulating bounce that the expanded effervescence unleashes through this single. Being a bolstered musical canvas for Terell Safadi to maneuver his artistic techniques around, the powerful vocal tone in which he conveys his charismatic verses makes it all apparent as to why he continues to garner the attention that he does. “YVR Girl,” gives you a Southern core to the creative flair that’s radiated on this record. Taking you deep into a spiral of punchy cadences that collide with the smooth beat for maximum payoff, the distinctiveness that stems from this record brings us to the impassioned rays of the summertime heat. Recruiting Unkle Ricky for the production component of “YVR Girl,” you hear just how well this duo works together on a masterpiece. The ebb and flow that emanates from the seamless display of dynamism take us through a remarkable showcase in the spectrum of new wave Hip-hop. It’s a truly refreshing take that plays into the reminiscent hues of wistfulness, all while catering to the modern finesse that Terell Safadi exudes as a rapper. Eager to see what he has up his sleeve next, the powerful rush of energy that we get from “YVR Girl,” has us caught up in the type of feel-good vibes that don’t fade away. Instagram // Website // Facebook// Twitter // TikTok

From North Germany, the pop-rock artist and singer-songwriter katie drives releases a highly relatable, personal, and nostalgic-sounding 4-track EP entitled 'Fake Smiles.' Raised on classical music, katie drives introduced herself to a more contemporary and popular sound in her teenage years. Beginning her musical venture through in-depth covers, katie drives later expanded her career with help from Berlin-based producer Ole Kuhlmann who helped navigate her blazing pop-rock sound. Now releasing her debut EP, 'Fake Smiles,' listeners can introduce themselves to katie drives' relatable concepts through this project. Opening the EP is the intro track, "Maniac," a previously released single that blazed its way through TikTok and Instagram. The intro track takes off with a powerful rock edge that sets a dense and rich sonic atmosphere. As katie drives begins to expand on her relatable and personal lyricism, she drenches us in the concept of feeling imprisoned by her thoughts and teetering the edge between quiet courage and psychosis. We love the anthemic tone of this track, as it perfectly opens the project while leaving listeners thoroughly engaged for more. Softening the project's listening experience through the chilling track, "Fade Into Grey," katie drives offers a deep and profound concept while slamming our speakers with all sorts of nostalgia that rings similar to alt-rock/punk acts of the early 00s. While she touches on the endless circles she runs that sway her from bright sunny days into gloomy thoughts, katie drives makes the experience all the more memorable with her emotionally rich and intense performance. Not to mention the song's crisp and punchy instrumentation; we absolutely adore such a vulnerable and powerful track like this. Expanding on a rather grim subject with the next track, "The Fear," katie drives opens the song with a gentle and melancholy piano melody while transitioning away from her usual anthemic pop-rock sound. As her chilling and captivating vocals begin to elaborate on the unnerving topic of death, she reminds us of those time-shattering moments when we lose a loved one while emphasizing her fear of facing death dead in the face. Also questioning how long it takes until we're forgotten after we've passed on, katie drives continues to drench us in her deeply emotional and enthralling vocals while transitioning into the emotion-evoking rock sound that emphasizes the song's haunting theme. Reaching the project's final track, "Why Fall In Love When You Can Fall Asleep?," katie drives begins the listening experience with a driving rhythm guitar and a hefty drum arrangement. As she begins expanding on a deeply personal lyrical subject, she enlightens us on her continuous desire to steer away from love and remain comfortable in a state of solitude. We can hear katie drives' honest and genuine emotion merely through the tone of her voice, as she pours a powerful lyrical message over our ears while emphasizing the need to rest her head and flee from society's expectations. Experience the deepened emotion and relatable concept of katie drives' latest 4-track EP, 'Fake Smiles,' and allow the young singer-songwriter to boggle your brain with her profoundly personal lyricism. Find 'Fake Smiles' on all digital streaming platforms. You've truly struck an emotional chord with your recent 4-track EP, 'Fake Smiles.' What inspired you to create a project that questions life's saddening and unnerving moments? With most of the lyrical ideas, I already came up before we ever heard of the Coronavirus. But probably the lockdown and also my personal situation of being pretty disappointed of my current life in 2020 shaped the sad spirit of this EP. Starting the project at first it was my aim to create rather happy-sounding songs with dark and deep lyrics. But in the end also the musical level became more serious and melancholy than expected and that felt right to me. The songs reflect things that were - and still are - on my mind. So of course my own thoughts, feelings, experiences, and also observations of my surrounding are the main inspiration. Also, I didn’t want to talk about any trivial fun stuff in my very first songs but use them to release some honest messages. Welcome to BuzzMusic katie drives, it's a pleasure to have you with us. Seeing that your lyricism throughout 'Fake Smiles' is incredibly vulnerable and personal, was it challenging to write such emotional concepts? Or was this the outlet you needed? It’s definitely more challenging to publish these emotions and show them to the world (and even more challenging to show them to people that more or less know me) than to write them down. I’m a bloody new songwriter but I’m starting to very much enjoy turning chaotic thoughts into pretty-sounding poetry. It’s a process of opening up in a beautiful and creative way. If I would write and sing the lyrics in my native tongue German it would be harder I guess. In a foreign language, it’s easier to hide meanings or hide behind the words’ sound. Step by step I’m learning to feel comfortable with standing by what I sing and I will grow into that role of an authentic artist. Who helped in the creation of your punchy and engaging pop-rock instrumentals within 'Fake Smiles'? What was the EP's sonic and instrumental creative process like? I worked together with Berlin-based producer and engineer Ole Kuhlmann aka ShibbsterTweets. I collected sound references and described all the details I wanted to have in each song. Due to the circumstance we didn’t live in the same town we started off digital but I like it best when I am on-site and as involved as possible in the production. My producer put my ideas into practice by composing, arranging, and playing all instruments. I also got help from my songwriter friend Anna Schocke. If there was no lockdown and no train tickets to pay I would have wanted to work even more on all these songs. Anyways I think it’s a good start, katie drives exist now and from there on I can dive deeper into the art of creating my own music. Did you have any musical influences in mind when formulating the sound and feel of your EP 'Fake Smiles?' Who influenced this project the most? My goal was to write catchy pop songs covered in rock sounds as was common in the 2000s mainstream music. I always name Avril Lavigne first here but also Katy Perry’s album „One Of The Boys“ is a perfect example in which direction I wanted to head with ‚Fake Smiles‘. My very favorite band is Paramore and in general, I adore female-fronted alternative bands, so these have a huge influence as well. I want to break some musical boundaries by being a girly appearing girl who loves and makes rock music. Not too heavy sounding but I already realized I have the most fun with the harder and upbeat parts. The new stuff I’m currently working on will sound more modern and oriented towards pop-punk respectively the so-called nu-punk. What do you hope the listener feels and takes away from your entire EP, 'Fake Smiles?' What thoughts or feelings did you want to provoke? Of course, I hope listeners can identify with my lyrics and the music touches them on an emotional level. On the one hand I want to show teenage kids they are not alone with their dark thoughts and hopefully, I can somehow become kind of a role model for insecure adolescents. On the other hand, I want to show that the twenties can be tough between past memories and future fears, struggling to find the fitting way of life. All the songs’ topics can be hidden behind a bright smile, so I’m sending out the message to sometimes question the actual happiness behind supposedly happy people, not just on social media but also in real life. Instagram Facebook

The Los Angeles-based emerging r&b artist and singer-songwriter Neekull opens up about a troubled relationship with the release of her silky-smooth single, "Let Go." Neekull's safe space consists of being locked in her bedroom with her guitar in hand, a similar atmosphere that triggers incredible and emotionally charged releases. After performing her way around Los Angeles, Neekull studied at the Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena, which helped her explore and navigate her sound that moves mountains. Delving into an emotional and saddened theme for her latest single, "Let Go," listeners are able to bask in the vocal glory that Neekull has to offer while nodding their heads with her highly relatable lyricism. When asked about the single, Neekull mentioned this, "'Let Go' is a song about realizing that you're in a relationship with somebody who is only staying around because it's convenient." Starting our venture into "Let Go," the song begins with a soothing male vocal that sings an emotional message alongside a tender array of r&b instrumentals. As Neekull begins serenading us with her angelic vocals overtop of the downtempo r&b instrumentals, she begins to elaborate on the song's emotional lyrical theme of not being loved right and feeling that a needed goodbye is in store. We absolutely adore the soothing and dreamy vibe of this single, as it perfectly allows Neekull to delve deeper into her lyricism that's bound to tug on anyone's heartstrings. Not to mention the plucky and organic bassline, guitars, and crisp drum breaks, this track truly embodies the emotion and heartbreak one goes through during an unfortunate breakup. Allow your heart to sing along with Neekull's honest and emotional lyricism in "Let Go," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Neekull. We're more than impressed with the genuine emotion and passion you've placed into your recent single, "Let Go." Could you describe the moment that inspired and compelled you to release your emotions via song and create this piece? This record started with the production. Noeha, who produced the track, started off with the beat and from there, Marcelo who played guitar on the track, played over the beat, and like at that moment we had the vibe we wanted. We really just let ourselves create, with no intention, and once we had a solid foundation we took a step back to decide what we're going to write about. Noeha and I freestyled and just picked lines we liked when we played it back. I guess when I had a rough track to listen to, that's when I was inspired. Who was the featured male vocalist within the chorus on "Let Go?" Why did you want to add a haunting male vocal to the track? The other voice is Noeha Rose. He's also the producer of this song. Honestly, it wasn't planned. We were just in the studio throwing ideas out and Noeha originally came up with the chorus line so he recorded himself for reference. Eventually, we recorded my vocals but I never wanted to take his vocals out once hearing them. It just made sense to have it the way we made it. Why did you choose to keep the instrumentals and sonics for "Let Go" rather organic? Did you have any session musicians help create the instrumental arrangements? The only live instrument we have on this track is the guitar. A lot of what we did was unintentional. I think... Everything about the sessions we have is just so natural and organic. We lean into each other and just trust the process. There's just the three of us. Marcelo plays guitar and bass for the sessions. Then there's Noeha and I. Honestly we're just hanging out and creating. It's a privilege to work with people who don't make me feel like I'm working. We don't throw deadlines out or force ideas. Honestly, it's the best way to go about it. More just comes out when you don't feel limited or pressured, you feel me? If there was one thing that listeners could take away from "Let Go," what would you want that to be? For me, this song is hella vibes haha. I just want others to have a song that relates to their experience and emotions. I hope this song can be like a timestamp to somebody. You know that one song that comes on your shuffle and immediately you're like revisiting a specific time in your life? I want that for listeners. What can we expect to see next from you? Music and Tiktoks cause I'm lowkey getting addicted hahaha Instagram

Born and raised in Texas by immigrant parents, honest, soulful, and empowering are all words to best describe singer-songwriter Shelly Bhushan. The half Indian and half Mexican starlet left Texas to find a new path and perspective on her journey to pursue the American dream of being a singer. Gifted with an incredibly powerful voice, Shelly Bhushan draws on a depth of emotion that ranges from a desire to defiance, longing to exhilaration. It’s as if her soul reaches out to yours when you hear her sing. It’s real, she’s real, without a trace of pretentiousness. As we relish in her most recent single, “Heat,” we feel a determined push and pull that rises through the atmospheric realm she cast out musically. The protruding nostalgia comforts us in familiar notes all while the instrumentation allows us to explore the inquisitiveness that takes over our very being. With powerhouse vocals that ignite simmering timbres to bask in, the intensity in which Shelly Bhushan has us feeling is rather uncanny. Creating elements that truly leap from the speakers, we’ve lapsed into the wistful funk and R&B elements that amalgamate in order to create the ever-flourishing “Heat.” We’re exposed to a narrative that drips lyrical motifs of being caught up in the grey area of life, where the definition is missing and misunderstanding seems to be the friction that emerges from within on your mission to become your authentic self. Vacillating in the depths of personal ventures, we have a lived-out experience that is reflected on by Shelly Bhushan herself. As we take in the refreshing quintessence that is laced into this striking representation of what she stands for, the appeal for this emerging artist makes itself more known in the prevailing manner we observe. Welcome to BuzzMusic ShellyBhushan, and congratulations on such a triumphant release! Was there a particular breaking point for you in your life that brought the inspiration for “Heat?" You know, I've been tooling around with this song for a long time. And it just wasn't coming together with the way I wanted it to. I think I needed to work on really understanding what the song was truly about. A couple of years ago, a woman came up to me after a set and said, man, that song is hot! And I thought you know what, she's right. So I took it into the studio. I hadn't been in the studio for a while and we just started working on it. I wrote an additional verse and breakdown section that I felt helped pull the song together to really translate what I was feeling. I'm really glad to bring it to life this way now. It feels complete. The nostalgic feel of “Heat” took us to a place in our mind where we could truly feel the music. Was this what you were aiming to do when structuring the lyrics we hear? I don't know If I was going for that. I generally like to have the song lead me rather than leading the song. But given my love for soul and r&b, I guess it felt like a natural destination. I think after the past year and a half, it feels good to feel and hear something like this. It's hopeful, it's fun and I think despite feeling retro, it's now. These artists who contributed to my song have worked with so many talented people. So it's great to be able to assemble so much talent to put something out there like this. John Celentano and Harry Cordew have been part of my band forever. Sam McIlvain and I played on other projects together throughout the years. Additionally, Quinn McCarthy produced this track at The Creamery in Brooklyn. He really added something special to the song that I wouldn't have been able to do without him. So I'm super grateful. What words of advice do you have for your listeners that are caught up in the undefined area of the middle? It's hard to be in "the middle" because sometimes you're misunderstood. But if you're being true to yourself, I think people will see that even if it takes a bit more effort. I find that all the best people, the best music doesn't exist in the black and white, it lives somewhere in the middle. It's unique. What's next for you? I'm working on some new songs that I'm going to be releasing throughout 2021 and 2022. And of course, I'm thinking about a full-length album. I'm also hoping to release a full-length album with my friend Anthony Lanni under the name "The Beveled Edges" which is a different kind of sound than my solo project. Instagram Artist Website

Over the past few years, Soheill has transformed himself and his sound while staying true to his rock roots. He has become enthralled by the use of synthesizers and drum programming in his production to echo his lyrical and melodic interpretations. Feeling as if a part of him was missing, he took his expression to his vision of being both a producer and performer, as he creates from his home studio in Nashville. Taking our focus to the amplified essence of Soheill’s latest single “Behave,” we get to feast upon the sonic and visual representation that amalgamates to bring us the maximum serving of energy. The sustaining guitar riffs have an edgy feel as they take us into the tightly knit percussion patterns emitting the rhythmic grooves for this record. With Soheill portraying a vocal delivery that is hungry with the tone conveyed, we witness the narrative of “Behave” unfold before us. The filmic component allows us to see a repetitive cycle propelled through the screen as the protagonist is caught in the same mind-numbing routine that takes him from the break of dawn to the dusk skylines. Going through the motions as if he were living out the age-old patterns displayed in Groundhog Day, we get to see him unleash from these shackles of life in order to break away from the normalcy that is holding him back. Dreaming of better days upon him, we can’t help but to feel the urgency this encourages not only ourselves, but viewers far and wide to take life by the helms and live your life to the fullest. With this rock n roll anthem leading us to more than just another hard-hitting song by Soheill, we see just how his creative genius works with portraying a message so crucial for fans to grasp onto. Congratulations on the brilliantly portrayed music video for “Behave.” With so many out there falling into the patterns that your visual component reiterated, what was the breaking point for you in creating something that reflected these motions? Thank you! I think a lot of us are stuck in patterns, and we're not always aware of them. I think for me, my breaking point happened when I was fed up with a job I was working at. I knew I wanted to live my life on my terms. I finally said to myself, "enough is enough" and made the changes I needed to make to get back on my path. Could you please share a glimpse into what it was like filming the visuals for this piece? Were there any memorable moments on set that made this experience that much more rewarding? Well, getting slapped by my girlfriend was definitely fun haha. We had to film that scene a bunch of times and people probably thought I was an abusive boyfriend. We shot this scene right outside of a bar, so you could imagine the kind of looks we were getting. What are you hoping that your audience can take away from the themes and messages conveyed? I hope this song can serve as a catalyst for change for whoever needs it. If you gotta go breaking stuff in your house to get to that conclusion, great. Just don't hurt anyone in the process. Do you have any words of advice for your fans that may feel trapped inside of this never-ending cycle? Always listen to your gut. Your gut is always right and you can try to fight it, but you'll most likely lose every single time. linktr.ee/soheill

From Muncie to Los Angeles, the thriving up-and-coming hip-hop artist, rapper, and songwriter Gerald B allows us to get to know his many creative ways through a dynamic EP entitled 'You Know the Vibes.' After making the move to Los Angeles, Gerald B felt compelled to hone in on his craft while introducing listeners to the new and improved Gerald B. Teaming up with a hungry engineer/producer helped Gerald B navigate his recent sound as he prepared to release his latest EP, 'You Know the Vibes.' Expanding on the EP, 'You Know The Vibes,' Gerald B mentioned that the project is a culmination of his hard work, dedication, and artistic progression while also touching on his current feelings towards friends, life, and loved ones. The project opens with the intro track, "Welcome to the Vibes," which sets the project's tone with Gerald B's exciting and confident performance while expanding on the positive vibes he surrounds himself with. Moving into "My Moves," this track offers a more introspective and reflective feel, especially through the laidback guitar-driven hip-hop beat and Gerald B's smooth and alluring performance. Bouncing into the next track, "By Design," Gerald B and his producer offer a heated sonic atmosphere that leaves the listener bopping their heads from beginning to end. As Gerald B expands on never letting the negativity get to him, he truly offers a dominant performance while enlightening listeners on his continuous money moves. Jumping into "Big Boy Moves," Gerald B offers similar energy as the track prior, yet he brings listeners into another dominant performance while touching on his evolving artistry that lands him various opportunities to move onward and upward. Drifting into the next tune, "Double Chain," Gerald B's producer truly knows his way around creating a sonic vibe, as his punchy production perfectly enhances Gerald B's vibrant performance as he elaborates on his upbringing and being grateful for the fast-paced lifestyle he lives today. Through the next track, "Ran It Up," Gerald B rides the song's downtempo and r&b-infused beat while reminding us to stay on our grind and work for what we desire. We can't help but feel a similar vibe to 6LACK through this song's heavily reflective feel and Gerald B's incredibly melodic and warm vocals. Landing on the last track of the project, "M Town," Gerald B pays tribute to his roots while reminding us of the power of manifestation and basking in the glory of all that he's graciously received. Not to mention the heated and crisp production, this song truly stands out as the perfect outro track as Gerald B expands on the many people, places, and things that have led him to become so successful and artistically determined. We're thoroughly impressed with the overall concept of this EP, as Gerald B and his talented producer sonically and lyrically remind us to stay positive and reach for the stars that were meant to be ours. Find Gerald B's latest EP, 'You Know the Vibes,' on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Gerald B, and congratulations on the release of your recent thorough EP, 'You Know the Vibes.' When did you begin writing ideas and bars for this EP? How long was the project's entire process? Thank you so much. I began recording with Mateo in March. I didn't really plan anything out. I just record a lot of music in a 2-month span and chose to pick out the top 7-10 tracks to put together an EP. The EP really came out of nowhere. One day we were in the studio and he said "aye we have a good amount of songs recorded. You tryna put of an EP or something?" I said "Let's do it" What inspired you to create the overall EP, 'You Know the Vibes?' What compelled you to create a project based on your current stance in life? Just everyday life. The ups and downs. Being aware and proud of my accomplishments no matter how big or small. Understanding to have fun and enjoy the ride. It's a journey. And through it all, I still remain myself. Humble and hungry for what's next. Just wanting to create a lane for me and being different. Which producer/engineer did you team up with for your EP 'You Know the Vibes?' What was your collaborative experience like when working alongside him and his production stylings? I linked up with my guy Mateo The Artisan for this project. He's originally from Atlanta, GA, and moved to Los Angeles as well. The first day we linked, it was magic. We just felt comfortable in the studio together. He gave his critiques and input, we bounced ideas, and I feel we were able to capture a great sound/EP through it all. We clicked and I'm excited for what's to come. Which track within 'You Know the Vibes' was the most fun to create? Was there a particular track within the project that you were most excited about? I really enjoyed making Big Boy Moves. It was just a great week in general. My brother, whom I started this journey with, got to fly out and just be here. It felt good. It felt like old times from when we used to record in the basement and in my closet. To see it come full circle and to experience the times we used to talk/dream about was pretty cool. I'm excited to see the response from that song just off energy alone. If we were to take a listen to your previous EP's, would we be able to hear and track your artistic growth along the way? How is 'You Know the Vibes' different from your previous projects? It's just different because of time, in general. I can definitely hear a difference. I can hear the difference all around. Cadence, flow, energy, creativity, melodies, etc. But mostly, I can hear the difference in my confidence now. The growth. And that's key for me. Being confident and believing in myself allowed me to create a style that's best for me. It helped me find my niche. And I still believe there's a lot more to unlock. Instagram Facebook

Cuban singer hailing from Tampa, Nokki Cabrera is a woman of many talents. Singer, songwriter, model, and actress who has released her 6 track EP featuring the title track, “Trap Salsa.” She effortlessly blends her Cuban salsa roots with pop music and hip hop, trap-inspired melodies, so much so that she’s been called the “Princess of Trap Salsa.” Nokki is thrilled to introduce her Cuban roots to listeners in a way never done before. "Trap Salsa" opens up with a spicy Latin instrumental featuring tight shakers, guitar plucking, bright brass sections, and a deep groovy drum beat. As she makes her vocal appearance on the track, listeners are left amazed by her confidence and bold sensual vocal production. Even in another language, she delivers a groovy beat bound to move you onto the dance floor. Discover more about Nokki Cabrera, here. Instagram

Skinny LB hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and he's beyond ready to share his latest creations with his listeners. Skinny LB has a great appreciation for many genres and chooses to subtly dabble in more than just one himself. Mainly a Hip/Hop and Rap artist, Skinny LB motivates himself in a persistent manner to craft the type of music he releases, and his latest release, "Dawg", is just one of many singles Skinny LB is ready to share with the music world. The moment one begins listening to Skinny LB's "Dawg," it's easily noticeable that he emulates strong confidence. Skinny LB simply says it how it is and he isn't afraid to share his authentic thoughts with listeners. He's meticulous with the wordplay in "Dawg," putting a real emphasis onto each and every line, showing that he's purposeful and passionate with the lyrical content. The narrative of "Dawg" circulates around the personality of Skinny LB, and he takes the opportunity to share his own perspective of himself, as well as his life experiences and opinions. The result introduces a disparate kind of energy to the contemporary rap music scene than one may be used to, and we're definitely feeling the new trend Skinny LB is setting with his sound. "Dawg" shows that Skinny LB has not only shown up to the table, but that he dominated it, and we're left in anticipation for the next single release he shares with listeners. "Dawg," is now available to stream on music platforms.

Emerging from the deep woods of Northern Michigan, the alternative/shoegaze artist and singer-songwriter Melodic Canvas releases a hazy and wavy single entitled "Invasive Species." An experimentalist at heart, Melodic Canvas (Evan Alderton) prides himself on his artistic versatility that blurs the lines between alternative rock, shoegaze, and hints of folk. Listeners should expect heavy reverb, natural room acoustics, and incredibly atmospheric soundscapes that haunt their audience from beginning to end. Pouring a hazy sonic landscape over our ears with his latest haunting single, "Invasive Species," Melodic Canvas melts our speakers with his lush guitar melodies and grunge undertones that remind us of an early Nirvana. Not to mention his instrumental dexterity, Melodic Canvas truly leaves us wowed and in wonder with this hit. Listening to "Invasive Species," the track begins with a soothing acoustic guitar alongside a hazy synth and lush electric guitar strums. As Melodic Canvas' low-toned and hazy vocals make their appearance, he instantly leaves us in a daydream with his hauntingly reverbed vocals and incredible vocal layering that sets the song's reflective and grungy tone. As we make our way to the hook, Melodic Canvas continues to chant that he doesn't mind how someone takes their time to invade his personal space. We adore the song's dreamy and chilling feel, as it leaves us basking in the artistic glory that Melodic Canvas has to offer. As the haunting single makes its way to the outro, Melodic Canvas closes the track with nothing but introspection and deepened emotion. Feel your heart skip a beat with help from Melodic Canvas' latest darkly-lit single, "Invasive Species," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Melodic Canvas. We're truly enamored with the overall haunting and mysterious vibe of your latest single, "Invasive Species." What inspired your lyrical content within this track? I wrote this song about the people that many people have in their lives and deal with on a day-to-day basis. The people who are very close or dear to us, but can also be bad for our mental health. Toxic or Manipulative people. Even the people we love the most can be hurtful or harmful to us. Sometimes we find ourselves not minding what these people tell us even if that is tearing us down or belittling us. Hence the chorus of the song. Did you create the entire instrumentals for your single, "Invasive Species?" How did you begin your instrumental arrangements when navigating the vibe and atmosphere for the song? I had actually had this song written for years. I wrote it around fall 2017. For a while, I just had the acoustic chords and melody writing. When I went into the studio, I started to experiment and didn’t really know what the song would become. I am happy with the results and I think the theme of the song called for a dreamy, floaty but also dark soundscape. Almost like a long-lost grunge ballad that wasn’t discovered until 2021. Did you work with any producers when finalizing "Invasive Species?" What were your final moments with the track? Did you have to rework anything that didn't feel or sound right? I actually produced the track myself, but I had some tips from my sound engineer, Ryan when it came to the overall vibe of the track. At first, I wanted it to definitely have a dream-like quality but towards the end of production, we decided that it would be a good idea to raise the volume of the harmonies to give it a fuller sound. Which I think sounds way better than what it was previously. Could you enlighten our readers on what you aim to represent and stand for as an artist? What should we associate your musical brand with? A lot of people tend to associate Melodic Canvas with nostalgia. Especially from the ’90s. Though our music is derivative from that era, I think it’s important to realize that the themes of the songs are very much in touch with the overall human experience. Our themes range from dark, raw, and even horrific feelings but also delicate and uplifting feelings that culminate in hope. I want Melodic Canvas to be able to withstand the test of time and the themes of the songs to apply 20, 30, 50 years from now and beyond. Universally applicable themes that can apply to you no matter who you are, where you come from, and whatever timeframe you’re in. If the overall vibe of the song touches you in an impactful way, that’s what I want the goal of our music to be. Do you have any future releases lined up for this year? Yes. We have a brand new, full-length record coming out on September 17th called, “Sterile”. As previously stated, we do everything from super intense grunge tracks to soft, dreamy acoustic tracks. We are super stoked for people to finally hear what we’ve been working on for over two years and can’t wait to know what people think of it. Instagram Facebook

The Chicago-based hip-hop artist, songwriter, and rapper theletterJ teams up with Kai. L for their latest heavy-hitting single, "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)." Beginning his rap career in September of 2020, theletterJ also lives in a house of creatives who work to produce content, music videos, and quality music. Not to mention the gifted lyrical and sonic stylings of Kai. L, who also began his solo career in September of 2020, the two artists are eager to continue collaborating to offer a new and refreshing sound to the contemporary hip-hop scene. Now releasing their heavy and alluring single, "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)," listeners are able to experience a powerful lyrical theme while grooving along with the song's downtempo sonics. As theletterJ takes us through a reflective listening experience through his conceptual bars, Kai. L closes the song with nothing but heat and power. Jumping into "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)," the track opens with the sounds of a cassette rolling into its player that quickly transitions into a melodic synth arrangement that's slightly filtered. As theletterJ makes his dominant vocal appearance, he's met with an intricate drum arrangement that pushes through our speakers with incredible strength and rhythm. As we listen to theletterJ's bars, he brings us into life's peaks and valleys while reflecting on the many feelings that come with it. As Kai. L joins the party around the last thirty seconds; he offers a clean transition while jumping into his bars that touch on a similar theme of feeling down and out one day then back in the game the next. A short track but an effective one at that, we admire theletterJ and Kai. L's powerful delivery gets us bopping our heads. Get down with theletterJ's latest hit, "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzzMusic, theletterJ. We love the honest and hard-hitting vibe you've delivered within your recent single, "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)." What inspired you to write a song based on your dynamic emotions and feelings? The inspiration for this track was heavily influenced by my perspective as a young black man in America. It was honestly the buildup from a series of moments and conversations with my crew, as I was slowly becoming more aware of how men, and black men especially, tend to disregard mental health. So this song kind of serves as a voice for black men who truly feel like sometimes it's them versus the world. What was your collaborative experience with Kai. L for "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)?" How did you work off each other to reach your end goal? I knew that if there was anybody who deserved a spot as a feature, it had to be Kai. L. Kai. L & I met in high school and instantly became a duo. So, six years later, as his brother, I've witnessed him deal with ADHD, as well as a speech disorder, but I've also seen his confidence and his perfection with his speech through his music. That spot on Sometimes was meant for him since I first laid that chorus down! With Kai. L's debut, The Yellow Project coming out this year, I knew he was hungry and in that mode where he's constantly delivering good verses and sounds. I think we had a good blend in terms of lyricism, and he came through with this hard verse, which inspired us to make the song short as if me & him sort of just finished a therapy session early. This same concept led us to the direction behind the music video, which is literally a therapy session and an outdoor alcoholic's anonymous meeting. This song was meant for us. Who produced the dark and heavy sonics for "Sometimes (feat. Kai. L)?" What kind of sonic atmosphere or vibe did you want the production to offer? The legend behind Sometimes is YouTube producer MidKnight Mugen. The beat by itself almost feels as if I'm vibing on a spaceship, with the futuristic sounds and sonics. I really wanted the track to sound like you were almost transported to a world with theletterJ and Kai. L, which the producer definitely delivered on. For the added effect of this therapy session and concept, I threw in the tape recorder to start and finish the song for a cohesive story. Could you tell us more about your house full of creatives? Do you plan to collaborate with them on future releases? I live with a house full of the most creative young men in the game, officially known as the one and only Lituation. There are six of us in total, including Kai. L, and other than him, we all met in college. It's crazy how far we've strayed to get into the music industry. We began as freelance app developers and our niche was basically pitch competitions, where we pitch good ideas and solutions coupled with mobile apps. We made a lot of money from that and got into our creative bag, which allowed us to actually move from our homes to Tallahassee, FL. Everyone in my clique makes music, and in some way shape or form have already collaborated with each other. Fargo$ just dropped the single Booker, which features me, and me & Kai. L has released two collaborative EPs since last September. Our goal is to actually drop a full Lituation tape composed with nothing but our chemistry, lyricism, and versatile beats. I think we'll be a good competition for Revenge Of The Dreamers III. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? The award goes to Garciar hands down, with his project Darkskin. This was a great project, from original concept and storytelling, to combining both bars and vocal melodies. That boy Garciar is definitely valid, and I hope to even collab with him before the year's over. theletterJ Instagram Kai. L Instagram