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From Fontana, California, the hip-hop artist, songwriter, and rapper Panama Fargo pays tribute to conscious rap with his latest toe-tapping single, "False Pride." With rap and hip-hop coursing through his veins at a young age, Panama Fargo's music career hit the ground running incredibly early with help from his father, uncle, and family/friends who helped carve his musical path. Striving to bring back conscious rap with gritty lyricism, Panama Fargo never fails to leave the listener in a deep state of reflection. Gearing up to release his forthcoming album, Panama Fargo introduces us to the upcoming project by way of an introspective and groovy single, "False Pride." The single itself offers a heavily intriguing listening experience, especially as Panama Fargo allows us to sit back and reflect on the many topics and lyrical subjects he brings to the table. Diving into "False Pride," we're met with a sweet and nostalgic sample that glitters and gleams with an irresistible groove while dropping into the mid-tempo and alluring hip-hop beat. As Panama Fargo makes his way in, he takes our breath away with his intense and dominant vocal entry while riding the beat with nothing but dominance and rhythm. As we continue grooving through this highly reflective tune, Panama Fargo makes the listening experience nothing but unforgettable as he expands on his never-ending grind and reaching for his dreams until he's six feet under. As the melodic and mid-tempo production continues its steady and savory groove, Panama Fargo and his rhythmic bars lead us towards the outro with nothing but strength and stamina. Get into the groove of Panama Fargo's latest single, "False Pride," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We genuinely admire your lyrical prowess and rhythmic flow within your latest single, "False Pride." What inspired you to create this deeply reflective and groovy single? My surroundings can be held accountable for the inspiration of this song what I really wanted to do was paint a picture of my mindset and how I view the state of the rap game and life around me as a whole. Who created the melodic and rhythmic production for "False Pride"? Is this your first time working with this producer? The homie J.Vaughn produced the whole beat I’ve known him since high school but we decided to link up and take music seriously not too long ago. He also had music out now as well so check that out! If there was one message that listeners could take away from your deeply reflective bars within "False Pride," what would you want that to be? The message I want to portray would be to let your authentic self shine because if people can’t accept you being yourself that’s will never truly accept you, and sometimes it’s ok to let your Pride take a backseat for the bigger picture because if you let it, Pride will destroy you. Why did you choose to release "False Pride" as a lead single before your forthcoming album? Can listeners get a better idea of what your upcoming project will feel and sound like through this single? I felt that the lyrics portrayed a message I wanted to get across, but in no way does this represent the album, the album has a sound unlike anything out rap-wise. What's next for you? Next for me is to keep perfecting the album until it’s ready and also getting my face out into the public more whether it’s shows, podcasts, etc. so that the name PanamaFargo can ring loud. Instagram

James Hayden Rodriguez is a Singer/Songwriter hailing from the Bronx. Writing all original music on piano, his style fuses the nostalgic genres of the 70s and 80s, including a vocal style influenced by Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury, combined with contemporary artists like Labrinth, John Legend, and Khalid. An LGBTQIA+ artist with a mission to encourage Queer people of color of all ages to live powerfully. Raised a child of Broadway, James Hayden Rodriguez’s performance style can only be described as dramatic and theatrical; best experienced in large arenas. Indulging us in the vivacious soundscape of an atmospheric pulsation, James Hayden Rodriguez’ latest single “Didn’t I,” comes together with a syncopated rhythm sure to get your mind and body grooving to the instrumentation. We admire how the intimate resonance of James Hayden Rodriguez’ reverberated echoes ricochet through the sound system in a way that pulls us closer to him and the themes expanded in “Didn’t I.” Exuding a unique blend of timing and spatial cues that manifest into something of great significance in the electric universe before us, the instrumentation hones in on a fortified elusiveness that takes you under its spellbinding malleability. James Hayden Rodriguez isn’t the only angelic vocalist that graces the melismatic essence of “Didn’t I.” Inviting the one and only, Sapphire Hart to dazzle us in her prevailing timbres, the duo that is both of these soul giving artists leaves us in a state of lavishly overflowing presence. Bringing us down memory lane with the pieces of nostalgia that connect us with the modern Pop vibrations further explored, we’re forever fans of how James Hayden Rodriguez navigates us through the winding path of lyrical motifs such as, ‘I just rely on my faith, you might get the point one day.’ Welcome to BuzzMuisc James, and congratulations on the release of your most recent single, “Didn’t I.” We adore the reminiscent tones that break through your unique styling in the soundscape offered up. Where did the inspiration for this song originate from? This song is incredibly personal to me. It started with a simple 3 chord progression I was playing on the piano. The tones were very reminiscent and I was beginning to replay a traumatic relationship in my head. With all of my music, I write as a form of therapy and a way to unpack my feelings about certain situations. Music unlocks that for me. With this song I was revisiting a moment where I had to put my love for someone aside and understand that I could not fix them. They had a journey to go on and I could not guide through that, for my own sanity, so I had to step away. Writing this song was helpful in unpacking a lot of those emotions. The dynamic that you share with Sapphire Hart is remarkable! We thoroughly enjoyed taking in the various dimensions that you two brought to the track. How did this collaboration come to be, and how did she help you take this vision to the next level? I wrote this song in 2019 and sat on it for a while. Over the summer of 2020, I met Sapphire through a mutual friend and we just clicked. I was determined to collaborate with her so I sent her this song. She loved it and rewrote her verse to it, which I became obsessed with because it felt like something more from her heart, not mine. After she sent me that verse I was like “yea this is it.” So we took it from there. We were both singing this song about different experiences, and I found it powerful how well they worked together. How is the creative process different for you when including a featured artist on your tracks? Do you find that collaboration is something crucial in the style of music you explore? I think collaboration is absolutely crucial. But letting go of that ego and that mentality of “this is MINE” is very difficult for a lot of artists. With every collaboration, I am challenging myself to be more open and find ways to develop ideas to create something great, whether they are my ideas or not. At the end of the day you won’t make it anywhere on your own, and although you may be used to creating alone, accepting help is going to open up a whole new world of possibility creatively. As an artist, what is the main message that you hope people can reflect on when delving deep into the lyrics of “Didn’t I?" People will take what they take. I didn’t write this song hoping people would think about one thing. Music is personal and you will find something that you relate to in music you love. For me, this song was a moment of clarity and closure, but maybe someone is listening to this song and is currently in a bad relationship and find something to cling to in this. Maybe it's trouble with a family member that they can’t get over. Maybe it’s not even a person but a situation they’re dealing with. Music will help you through that. What's next for you? What’s not?!?!? I spent all of COVID writing and creating. I’m having such an amazing time watching all of these ideas in my head come to life. I've got an incredible support system and couldn't do any of this without a great team behind me. I’ve got so much more on the way and I’m just hoping to connect to fans that feel something when they listen to my music. Instagram

It was early on in life when artist and producer .Jxck learned the guitar, bass, and drums, where he grew up in Portland, Maine. Later on, .Jxck expanded his musical skill set while learning the piano, production, rapping, and singing. After dropping his debut solo EP, ‘Motions,’ in the fall of 2017, he began touring throughout the United States and performing frequently in NYC. Now based out of New York City, .Jxck released Motions II featuring hits like "Come Close," "Let U Down," and "Aquatic Energyha," a music catalog that reflects his artistic virtuoso, including the most recent addition, his ‘Beautiful Day’ EP. Taking our undivided attention to the third song offered up on the ‘Beautiful Day’ tracklist, we come across the laid-back finesse of “What Do U Say.” Introducing our ears to a rhythmic display that sways in a realm of Lo-fi Hip-hop meets contemporary R&B, the genre-bending composition eases us into the sweet melodies that lace the speakers in euphoric bliss. .Jxck has a prevailing tone that moves mountains in the way he performs lyrical content originating from his heart. Approaching the heartfelt tenors in a way that wraps us up in poetic installments of authenticity, there is an unspoken beauty to the way .Jxck conveys his techniques as an artist. Encouraging us to feel the music that shakes up the speakers, you’re toured into the depths of his energy as each melismatic croon expands through the sound waves in an expansive fashion. “What Do U Say,” is equally as charming as it is alluring. There is a raw wit that illuminates from the vessel of emotion that is stirred up each time .Jxck offers up a piece of himself. Served best with pacifying instrumentation that acts as a therapeutic canvas for .Jxck to create upon, the genius knitted into ‘Beautiful Day,’ truly backs the project's title. Welcome to BuzzMusic .Jxck, and congratulations on the release of your EP ‘Beautiful Day.’ With a song like “What Do U Say,” honing in on a conscious, yet buoyant approach to your musical talents; what is this track's significance to you? The interesting thing about "Do U Say" is that it wasn’t my heart’s main focus compared to some of the other songs on the 'Beautiful Day' record. I just thought it would be fun to make something a little more groovy since a lot of my music bears a good amount of emotional weight. I wanted to give my listeners and myself a break from that, and a moment to just enjoy a fun beat with a more positive story. Could you please share a glimpse into what the creative process looked like when bringing life to this EP? As the producer and artist behind the creative genius, what was your experience like creating ‘Beautiful Day?' I love getting the chance to make these projects brick by brick. Playing instruments has always brought me joy, and writing songs has always been an important outlet both emotionally and melodically. I usually start with the beat, playing chords or drums, and then go from there. Just like all of my projects, Beautiful Day was just a reflection of everything around me at a certain time in my life. In terms of the energy conveyed and the words you bring to life, what do you hope that your audience takes away from “What Do U Say?" For "What Do U Say," I really hope that the lyrics give listeners some breathing room to enjoy the groove of the song. The words can also be relevant and enjoyable with a more positive spin on love, but I wanted to leave listeners a chance to just have fun. How have you found yourself growing in your craft from the release of your first project to now? I think just like any artist, I have grown more with every project I’ve made. But I do believe that because art is so subjective, that this growth isn’t exactly linear. But in terms of being truly intentional with a record, I’d say 'Beautiful Day' is definitely a step up from my last projects. From chord progressions, to mixing to the tracklist I tried to make Beautiful Day a truly cohesive piece of work. Instagram Artist Website

Los Angeles-based emcee, hip-hop artist, and songwriter Good.To.Go enhances the culture of freestyling, ciphers, and boom-bap hip-hop with his latest 7-track EP, 'YOP.' Through his honest lyricism and high-energy performances, Good.To.Go never fails to leave his audience in awe of the natural talent and creative abilities that he gracefully offers. Good.To.Go prides himself on his understanding of hip-hop as a whole, as he's able to transmute any other genre into a hip-hop groove as he rides any beat with the utmost authority and poise. Jumping into his recent 7-track EP, 'YOP,' the project opens with the introductory track, "Determinology." As a demonic and teacher-like voice reigns down from above while introducing us to the school of determinology, we can already feel the go-getter vibe of the track. As Good.To.Go begins riding the sweet and highly organic beat; he touches on chasing his desires while chanting the song's title on the hook and letting the listener sing along with him. We adore the string section, plucky bassline, and savory beat that Good.To.Go drenches us in, as it perfectly compliments his lyrical dexterity and a high-energy performance. Landing on track number two, "Du(el)ality," Good.To.Go grooves into a darker and more intense approach through his swift bars and rhythmic flow. As the song rings similar to an old-school beat, it also pays many hints to modern hip-hop through its eerie piano melodies. As Good.To.Go continues pouring his powerful flow over us; he expands on how his duality has gotten him out of many mind-boggling experiences while bringing him nothing but knowledge and confidence. As rapper Devora makes his way in, he perfectly enhances the song's intensity and endurance through a similar heated flow that shakes us to the core. Through the next tune, "Found an Ol' Beat on an Ol' Harddrive," this track takes on an incredibly different sonic atmosphere through a Japanese-style string instrument that plucks its way through our speakers alongside a high-pitched vocal that emphasizes the song's heat and power. Not to mention the crisp hi-hats and powerful sub-bass, Good.To.Go makes the experience all the more compelling through his dominant flow that pays tribute to the many sleepless nights he's spent reworking his craft while finding a sound and style that perfectly reflects his every way. Grooving his way into the funkiest track of the EP, "Extra Bounce," the track opens with an incredible bass lick that instantly gets us locked into the song's heavy groove. With featured artist Memnoc, he offers this perfect back and forth between him and Good.To.Go's flow brings this ultimately refreshing and groovy feel to our speakers. As Good.To.Go continues grooving to the slightly nostalgic hip-hop beat; we can hear his many musical influences shine through on this track as he soaks us in many organic tones and elements that leave us tapping our feet. Slowing it down with "Happy Existentialist," this track opens with a soothing nod to old-school hip-hop through a warm drum beat and a chilling high-pitched vocal sample that sends chills up our spine. As Good.To.Go makes his powerful and compelling vocal appearance; he begins the venture while celebrating and repeating the song's title. While moving into the verses, Good.To.Go expands on being the happiest when he's free like a bird soaring through the evening sky. As the song come to a close, we're left tapping our feet and bopping our heads to the savory beat. Jumping into "Old Beat #2," this track takes on a heavy nod to old-school hip-hop through a nostalgic synth and a punchy drum arrangement. While Good.To.Go takes his time to pour his meaningful and conceptual bars over our speakers; he makes the experience all the more memorable as he touches on every lesson that blesses him with knowledge and experience for the future. With a heavy drum breakdown around the outro, Good.To.Go chants that there's "no such thing as a bad trip," which further emphasizes his innate thirst for knowledge and awareness. Reaching the last track of the EP with "Rise & Grind," the song opens with a chilling sample of a sweetly nostalgic and almost 50s-sounding song where bright vocals serenade us with the dear memories he holds. As Good.To.Go and featured artist Reggie Rare make their way in; Rare takes the spotlight and opens the song with his low-toned vocals while basking in the many experiences and peaks and valleys that life has granted his way. As Good.To.Go makes his way in; he evens out the groove with his slightly higher-toned vocals that touch on the grind he surrounds himself with in order to reach his many desires. Douse yourself in the meaningful and conceptual subject matter of Good.To.Go's latest EP, 'YOP,' is now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Good.To. Go., and congratulations on the release of your anthemic and captivating EP, 'YOP.' When did you begin writing bars and executing ideas for this project? How long was it in the making? The beginning of YOP started in January 2020 when everything was shut down, numbers were rising and not too much else was going on. I had re-linked with my buddy, Reggie Rare (another dope emcee) about music videos and music. He was up in Palmdale so I started doing weekly drives up there to hang, freestyle, reconnect and keep sane by staying creative. We sorta had an ethos of playing a beat, then freestyle, or pick a written, and do a few takes. You would either get in those takes or move on. We were hitting maybe 4 -5 songs in 5-6 hours each session. After being dormant most of 2020, starting 2021 with all the built-up energy was cathartic and therapeutic, but most of all just pure good vibes. What inspired you to pay tribute to freestyle, ciphers, and boom-bap hip-hop with your EP, 'YOP?' It wasn't an intentional purpose to 'pay tribute', it was natural and that is how I've always approached 90% of my lyrics/writing. I love all types of flows and lyrical combinations and what different artists bring to a beat. Cyphers and watching how any emcee connects/flows over the same beat has always interested me. It's what grabs my attention, rhymes, bars but also the cadence, the syllable fills... most of it is an artist just being themselves and after all these sessions that were freestyle-based started connecting with some new ears, other emcees wanted to hop on. So the spirit of YOP was to keep that energy throughout, b2b tracks, the live energy, adlibs of cheering on the other emcee and respecting everyone's craft. in these 7 tracks, you def feel the comradery and joint inspirations What was it like collaborating with the featured artists on your EP, 'YOP'? Is this your first time working with these artists, or are they old friends? It was a blast working with everyone on this EP. again this was all happening after not seeing people in so long, so the energy to create, the collab was on another level. Emcee-wise, Reggie Rare (Rise&Grind), Devro (Du(el)ality), and Memnoc (Extra Bounce) all brought it and took the EP up to another level. Made it more dynamic and fluid. I've met all of them in the last few years through shows, working at a T-shirt shop in Venice beach, but this was the first time I got to Collab with any of them. Which in a sense, is kinda funny, in a time when it was so hard to meet with people, I felt there was a chance to connect with more people musically since there was less distraction and day-to-day so people could wand wanted to meet up. Also, from the past shows, these are three of my favorite local emcees by far. so the fact they wanted to be part of this was a huge compliment Who produced the sonics within the EP, 'YOP'? Did you have various producers team up to execute the old-school and nostalgic flair of the EP? All the producers on this ranged from old connections to new. Speaking of Memnoc, who was a featured artist, he also produced (3) of the beats (Determinology, ExtraBounce, HappyExtenstialist). This all happened by chance from the sessions up in Palmdale. some of the beats that I freestyled over were Memnocs and they def stood out in the mix of tracks. I sent what I did his way and he was vibing, so boom, there was half of the unplanned EP. (2) of the other beats (Du(el)ality + Rise&Grind) are from my good buddy BigChris who has always found the dopest sounds and put over drum tracks. I had those beats for a long while and would freestyle over them at shows so to finally put finalized lyrics over them was great and fulfilling. The last (2) Tracks funnily enough were from long long ago, hence the names (FoundanOl Beat and Old Beat#2) by some old friends DylanEmmett and Trillfoot from years before at live in the lab mixing session. I had them and again during the session, we were freestyling over and every beat, and what you hear was is that, so to keep that in the studio energy they work as interlude tracks but also real tracks. Which track within your EP, 'YOP,' is your personal favorite? Which one do you gravitate towards the most and why? Picking favorites is always hard, I like am all for different reasons, cause the memory of how they came to fruition def plays a big role and is hard to ignore when thinking of the songs. But if I'm trying to pick just from music and lyrics alone, "Du(el)ality" I think just takes the lead over a tied 2nd place of "Determinology + Rise&Grind". that beat and the hook resonates every time I play it live to a crowd. It is a great opener even though it's super personal. Devro brought it on his verse and then the last-minute special freestyle jazz guitar from Daniel Feels gave it the final finesse to bring it all together.

The San Francisco native, singer-songwriter, and versatile recording artist Shawn Brown reflect on his roots with a soulful and bright single, "Angel of Oakland." Known for his genre-defying sound, Shawn Brown blurs the lines between soul, r&b, guitar-based pop, and heavy rock n' roll. After his long hiatus from music, Shawn Brown is back and better than ever, collaborating with acts like Grecco Buratto, Rafa Lima, and Brendan Buckley for his latest 3-track EP, 'Angel of Oakland.' Highlighting the lead single and title track of the EP, "Angel of Oakland," Shawn Brown mentioned that the song offers an anthemic love letter to his adopted hometown. Through this smooth-sailing single, listeners are able to bask in the heart and soul that Shawn Brown's performance has to offer while feeling a chill or two-run up their spine with help from the song's passionate instrumentation. Hitting play on the single, "Angel of Oakland," the song opens with a gleaming lead guitar alongside a warm acoustic, a thumping bassline, and a mid-tempo drum arrangement. As Shawn Brown's heavy and soulful vocals begin to shine through, he begins to reminisce on the town that had a significant influence on his upbringing. We love the song's overall passion and heart, especially as the brilliant instrumentals continue to pierce our speakers in all sorts of emotion that perfectly emphasize Shawn Brown's honest and reflective lyricism. As Brown leads us towards the song's end, he leaves us with nothing but heart and emotion as he closes the song on a highly reminiscent note. Feed your soul with Shawn Brown's latest single, "Angel of Oakland," and catch the entire 'Angel of Oakland' EP on all digital streaming platforms. We adore the passion and honest emotion you've delivered with your recent single, "Angel of Oakland." What inspired your heartfelt lyrical content within this piece? Thanks for the love of the song! I’d had the bones of “Angel of Oakland” for a few years. Back when I was writing tunes in Nashville, it was always one of those jams that I was hesitant to offer up in writing sessions to other artists. It just seemed like one I should save for myself. Is that selfish?! Up until very recently, I’d lived in Oakland for many years and it's still such a special place for me. I always loved those tunes that locate the listener to a specific place and wanted to do that with this one too. Almost like a “Walking in Memphis” but for Oakland. To be clear, I’m not comparing the two songs lol, (“Walking in Memphis” might be the most perfect song ever written) but the intention is similar for sure... Who helped you navigate the sonic atmosphere and instrumental arrangements for "Angel of Oakland?" How did you create the song's atmosphere to amplify your passionate lyricism? It’s been pretty wild! Right before the pandemic really kicked off, I had really been fired up about getting back to my own music. I’d reunited Shawn Brown Trio and had booked a ton of shows to get back into the groove of playing. While it ended up being clear that none of those shows were going to happen, Rafa Lima (SBT bassist) and I were already off and running on developing the songs and just pivoted into a recording project. Rafa brought in Grecco Buratto (guitarist for Shakira, Gwen Stafani, Pink) and Grecco brought in Brendan Buckley (drummer for Shakira, Perry Farrell, Tegan, and Sara). So before I knew it, we had this killer all-star band cutting these new tracks. Due to the pandemic, everyone was sitting around at home, so recording parts and developing the sound was actually pretty simple. With guys like that, you just sit back and let them do their thing and the energy of the song just explodes out of that. How did you want the listener to feel after listening and experiencing your single, "Angel of Oakland?" What did you want them to take away from this piece? Overall, I wanted the song to be a fun summer jam. It has a bit of that anthemic, sing-along thing going, so that’s the flavor we were shooting for. Sunny days, driving with the top down, not care-in-the-world type stuff! How does the single "Angel of Oakland" set the tone for the entire EP, 'Angel of Oakland?' Should we expect to hear a similar heartfelt approach throughout the entire project? It’s been interesting getting the early feedback on the full EP. The 3 songs on “Angel of Oakland” are actually very different. When I write songs just for me, I always wear my heart on my sleeve. So that's a real throughline for the songs. Overall these 3 songs are a really good representation of the types of songs I’ve always written. I’m super happy that we were able to develop the sound of this slamming new studio band and then we just ran the songs through that lens. So hopefully there’s a fun cohesion there. What's next for you? So as it turns out, the EP “Angel of Oakland” is actually the first of two EPs that we’re making with this same killer group. My hope is to get the second one out in the fall! It’s sounding incredible, so I can’t wait for folks to hear these new songs too. I’m back getting shows booked too, which is crazy exciting. In the meantime, it’s all about getting the word about “Angel of Oakland” out there. It’s a fun one! Instagram Facebook

From a young age, the versatile artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jingram has been given an overwhelming amount of artistic support from his family and friends. Connecting with some of his favorite people in the studio, on stage, and on late-night drives with the music blasting, Jingram has a goal as an artist to create deep and meaningful relationships for himself and the people around him. Embracing the soothing and eclectic essence of the pacifying hues radiated in Jingram’s latest single, “Head in the Clouds,” we’re immediately swept into the custom presence that he exudes through a soundscape of this caliber. We’re amazed at the elusive flow that the airy synths in the composition bring to the table. Coinciding with colossal drum patterns that shake the sound system you tune in with, the amalgamation of these worlds creates a liberating essence of push and pull. Jingram’s brilliant timbres tell a story with the emotion that he portrays through his unearthed vocal tones. Cascading upon the musical bed of tantalizing themes unveiled, there’s a flourishing passion that comes from the lyrical motifs disbursed in “Head in the Clouds.” With the intricately crafted words being strung together through heartfelt desire, words like ‘But I’m addicted, pushing my chips across. Cause I just need your love, Just can’t get enough,’ have us fully tapped into the themes that Jingram intends to depict. “Head in the Clouds,” allows us to experience the sentiments of love that are intended to be picked up. In this lavish overflow of originality, Jingram conveys a deeper sense of self and vigor through the musical words he casts out. Hello Jingram, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Head in the Clouds.” We love how you shine a light on the delicate yet prevailing themes of adoration. Was there a particular moment or story that triggered your headspace to tap into the creation of this record? Thank you, I’m glad you love it! Yes, the particular story that triggered the inspiration for this song happened during Covid. I came home to KC from school in LA to live with my family in March 2020. In KC, I reconnected with someone I knew from High School and I fell in love. After we spent some time together over the summer, I moved back to LA in the fall to finish school at USC. I remember vividly sitting in the Southwest terminal of KCI airport feeling like I didn’t want to leave her, my family, and friends again. I went back to LA and wrote “Head in the Clouds” about that feeling of burning love/adoration that I had to shelf for the time being. With lyrics so vulnerable and personal to you and your experiences, do you find it fairly easy to reiterate these themes in the music that you create? These days, I don’t think these themes are easy for people to talk about. I feel like it’s tough for people to talk about love in a serious way for fear of sounding too cringy. It was easy for me to put this song out because I decided I didn’t want it just sitting on my hard drive anymore. I would rather it come out than never be heard! After my muse for this song and I broke up, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to put it out anymore. But I’m glad I did. What would you like the messaging and themes depicted in “Head in the Clouds,” to say about you and your music? That I’m serious about love. It’s scary to feel like you are flying blind through it, and that’s okay! I’ve learned that it can be hard to love/trust people sometimes. My music and this song in particular is saying that it’s okay to adore someone blindly. Embracing the support that has surrounded you from a young age, what has been the best takeaway from receiving something so grand? Do you find that this fuels your motivation to create? My best takeaway is that sometimes you forget how much love/support you actually have when you have been hurt by someone close to you. Even when I felt very alone, I realized that there are people I love and trust all around me. This absolutely fuels my motivation to create. There are so many people that I want to reconnect with musically, especially in KC. What's next for you? I have a debut jingram EP/album coming later this year with a ton of songs I wrote throughout college on it. With shows opening back up, I’ll be playing in KC as much as I can! Instagram

The Los Angeles-based rock artist and singer-songwriter Jimmy Swagg offers a sound for the voiceless rebels hungry for change. Recently releasing his emotional single, "Breathe," listeners can thoroughly introduce themselves to Swagg's versatile and heartfelt stylings. Quickly becoming a sought-after act in LA by performing at jam-packed venues like The Whisky A Go-Go, The Viper Room, and State Social House has brought Jimmy Swagg incredible attention. Creating a mixture of Spanish and English songs, Jimmy Swagg prides himself on his unorthodox approach, proving that music is a universal language. Keeping us engaged in his creative endeavors through each conceptual release, Jimmy Swagg sets the bar incredibly high with meaningful singles like "Breathe," which showcases his relatable, artistic, and sincere songwriting. We genuinely adore emotionally charged songs like this, as it's bound to leave a mark on any listener. Jumping into the single, "Breathe," the song tenderly opens with a lush array of synths to create a sonic build-up, which later drops into an emotional and organic instrumental arrangement. As Jimmy Swagg pours his saddening electric guitar melodies, bass licks, and downtempo drum breaks through our speakers, he begins to melt our hearts with his descriptive and relatable lyricism. While expanding on his desire to get back into a broken relationship, Jimmy Swagg pours a plethora of emotional and poetic lyricism through our speakers that truly clutches the soul. As he continues his passionate performance until the very last beat, Jimmy Swagg makes the experience all the more engaging through his chilling and heart-wrenching instrumentation. Take a step back and "Breathe" with help from Jimmy Swagg's latest emotional single, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Hello Jimmy Swagg, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We couldn't have asked for a more genuine, emotional, and relatable single like "Breathe." What compelled you to release your emotions via song and create this poignant piece? I didn't plan to release a song like this. As a solo artist, I have been working to dig into my creativity and my voice. I opened myself up to opportunities that I would not have taken in the past, which included working with producers I don't know. Travis Huff reached out to me in early May to pitch me some of his music. This itself was unconventional for me because I am used to writing and composing a song on my own. When I get to the recording studio, it's because the song is written and ready to be recorded. In this case, Travis had most of the song done already. I picked this song from the others he pitched me because I could feel the emotions of the song and it felt somewhat spiritual to me. I could relate to that because I grew up singing in church and I was excited to take on a song like this. I finished writing the song and made it my own from that point. Did you create the entire instrumentals yourself for "Breathe?" Or did you work with any session musicians or producers during this process? For the first time in my musical career, I came into a session and contributed mainly vocals. Travis handled all the instrumentation while I suggested some arrangements to give the song more dynamics. Although this process stretched me artistically, I enjoyed every moment because I am always been a student of life and of music. I am always willing to learn and get myself uncomfortable. How did you create the instrumentation for "Breathe" to enhance the song's saddening lyrical theme? How do the instrumentals emphasize the song's tender emotion? What caught my ear when I first heard this song was how this wave of energy coming from the music spoke to me in a spiritual sense. I don't mean religious, because the song is not religious at all. And once I read the lyrics Travis already had for the song, it made sense to me. I felt like I didn't have to do much to change the song. The airiness of the instrumentation made me feel like I was floating in space. Yet the chord progressions made this trip sad. I wanted to enhance that feeling with how I sang it and with the suggestions I brought for the song. I love to sit with music and allow it to speak to me! Should we expect more emotionally rich songs like "Breathe" on your forthcoming debut album? Are listeners able to get to know you better and more personally by way of this upcoming project? My upcoming album is special to me. There's so much that happens to us as humans and as individuals in this life. A lot of those events are difficult, frustrating, confusing, or sad. Yes, there are beautiful and amazing moments too and I LOVE those! But because I had been going through extremely challenging times in my own life, I wanted to use my music and songs to express this and to better understand myself. As a writer, my focus is to capture the beauty and the darkness of a soul. I want to write music that feels real to me. I feel like I am accomplishing that in my album and in the music I am writing now. I hope to connect with the world on this album because I know I am not the only one that feels these things or has questions about life. I want people to know that they are being heard and that this music, my music, our music is the sound and frequency to feel understood. If you could give any advice to an independent artist who's just starting out, what would it be? Be patient and be working! Jump off the cliff and believe in yourself fully. And how do you know if you believe? Look at your actions? Is it all talk or is it all social media? Or are you actually working daily to better your craft and to become the best artist you can be? Seek out mentors, learn to sharpen all of the skills necessary for this career, and remember that this path belongs to you. How others did it may not work for you. And things not working for you are going to be a great asset because the more you go out there and gig, write, record, etc. and it doesn't work, the better you are going to become. Music is universal and we all fit in that. We all have a voice in music. Go within yourself to discover that pure voice of yours! Instagram Facebook

The Sydney-based singer-songwriter and recording artist Amy Lyons expands on personal growth and rediscovering her happiness in a new 4-track EP, 'Out of the Ashes.' Through her cinematic storytelling and alluring vocal stylings, Amy Lyons is able to set herself apart from the mundane with help from her fiery red hair, which used to be a hindrance to her but now emphasizes her originality. With influences like Lady Gaga, Adele, and Ariana Grande, Amy Lyons is able to deliver her unique and introspective ballads over top of her bright synth-pop melodies. Now releasing her empowering and thorough 4-track EP, 'Out of the Ashes,' Amy Lyons mentioned that the project stems from her inner bravery of walking through the flames only to come out of the ashes stronger than ever. Opening the project with the introductory track, "I Was Wrong," the song begins with a cinematic introduction through a wavy synth arrangement, a chilling string section, and a powerful piano melody. As Amy Lyons begins to elaborate on inner-doubt and feeling timid to step foot into a new relationship, she later realizes how wrong she was to assume she'd get hurt while reminding listeners to give everyone the chance they deserve. Moving into the second track, "Over and Over," Amy Lyons takes on a more emotional and saddening instrumental atmosphere through a tender piano melody that opens the song alongside her transcendent vocal abilities. Listeners can hear Amy Lyons expand on having nothing without pain, especially after enduring such a tumultuous relationship with someone who not only made her feel insecure but unwanted. As a celestial and warm synth makes its melodic appearance alongside a chilling string section, Amy Lyons makes her way to the song's compelling outro while reminding listeners that it's always darkest before dawn. Brightening the atmosphere with the third track, "Never Could," the song opens with a beaming piano melody alongside a thumping 808 and Amy Lyons' upbeat vocal portrayal. As the hearty beat drops into a more organic tone with a blazing bassline and a plucky electric guitar, Amy Lyons attempts to be okay with the fact that her ex found happiness with someone new. As the instrumentals continue to develop into this bold and brilliant sonic atmosphere, Amy Lyons continues her upbeat performance while offering her relatable and deeply personal lyrics for anyone to cherish. Reaching the EP's outro and title track, "Out of the Ashes," the track begins with a warm and shimmering sonic introduction that sparkles with its upbeat drum arrangements and soothing synth melodies. As we delve deeper into Amy Lyons' lyricism, we can feel the EP's storyline come to a happier ending as she expands on rising out of the ashes after walking through the fire of sadness and turmoil. We adore the uplifting and empowering feel of this track, as it not only closes the project on a bright and optimistic note but it perfectly ends the EP's entire storyline. Dive into the relatable and conceptual storyline of Amy Lyons' debut EP, 'Out of the Ashes,' available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Amy Lyons. What a compelling and empowering listening experience you've provided with your latest 4-track EP, 'Out of the Ashes.' What inspired you to track your emotional growth through an in-depth EP? Thank you so much! I was inspired to track my emotional growth through my EP as it wouldn’t have even existed without it. Without that growth, I never would have had the confidence in myself to pick up that pencil and write about it. I felt it was important and necessary to show others that you can overcome your own inner battles and to be thankful for the experience it gives to make you stronger than ever. Who produced your EP 'Out of the Ashes?' What was it like working with the producer(s) and navigating the EP's sonic vibe and atmosphere? My EP was produced by two local Sydney producers, Rick Austin and Dominic Cabusi. It was a lot of fun working with these guys and being my first EP, it was all a new and nerve-wracking, but exciting experience. We definitely seemed to be on the same page most of the time, which was amazing and not always common with three different sets of ears and ideas. I felt they perfectly captured the atmosphere from my reference songs to give the EP the sonic, electro-pop vibe I was after. Was it easy to write such open and honest lyricism for your EP 'Out of the Ashes?' What was the most challenging aspect of your creative process? Writing the EP definitely brought out alot of raw emotions that I hadn’t fully explored until then. I think I wrote as honestly as I could, without sounding like a total mess. Some feedback I got from my lyricism in ‘Over and Over’ is that the words can be quite literal at times, and I love writing like that because it feels more authentic to me. The most challenging aspect of my creative process for the EP was condensing the lyrics. I felt I could have written 5 more verses for ‘Out of the Ashes’, but I eventually managed to make those cuts for it to be radio-friendly. Is there a specific track within 'Out of the Ashes' that's your personal favorite? What makes you so drawn to that song in particular? It is so hard to pick my favorite track from the EP! They’re all like my children and that’s why I chose to release each of them individually. In terms of the final product and how the song sounds and makes me feel, I really love ‘I Was Wrong’. But I am always drawn towards ‘Out of the Ashes’ because of how reflective and personal the lyrics are. If there was one perspective or message that listeners could take away from 'Out of the Ashes,' what would you want that to be? I definitely want my listeners to feel empowered and to be kind and patient with themselves. Everyone has insecurities and I don’t think you ever really let go of them completely. I learned that it’s only up to you to learn how to drown out that negative little voice and to listen to that confident voice that tells you to chase your dreams. I hope that my music can be a comfort and give a push to whoever needs the motivation to allow themselves to get to a healthier headspace. Instagram Facebook

From Newark, New Jersey, the evolving hip-hop artist, singer-songwriter, and rapper Blind Eyez expands on a difficult situation with his latest emotional single, "The Way You Left Me." Making the transition of a lifetime through his music career, Blind Eyez went from winning a backyard hip-hop competition in front of Lakin Shabazz to opening for the renowned stylings of Kid Ink. Elaborating on his upbringing and life's many experiences through his meaningful bars, Blind Eyez invites us to get to know him better by way of each thorough release. Leaving us in a trance with his latest single, "The Way You Left Me," Blind Eyez offers a more melodic and emotional side to contemporary hip-hop while merging the sonics with organic guitars to make for an even more compelling and moving listening experience. Not to mention his incredibly meaningful and emotional bars, Blind Eyez allows any listener to find a piece of themselves through this piece. Jumping into "The Way You Left Me," the track opens with a shimmering electric guitar that melts into the overall emotionally charged beat. As Blind Eyez begins to serenade us with his smooth and warm vocals, he later expands on the state he was in when someone left his side while reminding us to keep our heads held high during emotional turmoil. We can't help but hear many sonic and vocal similarities to Juice WRLD, as Blind Eyez wears his heart on his sleeve to bring the listener deeper into his relatable emotions surrounding post-breakup tribulations. As the song begins to fade out, Blind Eyez makes the experience all the more powerful through his vibrant performance, leaving us chanting his lyrics from beginning to end. Lose yourself in the melodic and emotional tones of Blind Eyez's latest single, "The Way You Left Me," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMuisc, Blind Eyez, we're truly enamored with the overall compelling listening experience you've provided with your latest single, "The Way You Left Me." What inspired the emotional lyrical content within this piece? Just drawing from all my experiences. I focused on that sexual tension that builds up between two people at the beginning of the song and slowly transitioned to an emotional connection and then ended with the separation and the lost feeling felt when things don't work out. We've all been through that, right? Did you work solo on your songwriting process for "The Way You Left Me?" Was it easy for you to be so personal and open during your songwriting process? I worked solo during the actual writing process but I worked with my frequent collaborator, DJ Denz the Rooster on the actual recording of it. I like being open and personal in my songwriting, it makes it interesting and I can connect with people that way. That's the point of music and actually writing it, you can let off your chest what you've been feeling--that large weight that seems to weigh infinity. It feels good. Did you have any artistic influences in mind when creating the sonic atmosphere and feel for your single, "The Way You Left Me?" What was the overall vibe you were going for regarding the production? Well, DJ Denz created the beat and sampled the Fantasia song "When I See You" and it just set the mood. When I wrote the hook I wanted to write something that stood out, something that sounded different. I threw in a glissando (did I mention I studied music theory for a long time? Haha) to start off the hook, when I fell off the note when I'm singing "Baby I know!" But artistically, I subconsciously drew on Wiz Khalifa a bit for this. He's done plenty of hooks with the layered vocals in plenty of his earlier albums. We were going for the lovey-dovey vibe with a bounce to it, you know? Did you work with any producers or session musicians when creating the sonics for "The Way You Left Me?" What was the behind-the-scenes process like? Usually Denz (a super talented producer) and I come together and make plenty of stuff from scratch. For this particular track, he had this beat stashed when he was making a bunch of beats with this vibe. Beats like this just talk to me, so we vibed for a while in the studio to it and I told him "I'm got something for this, lemme take this!" Instagram Twitter

The buzzing Singer-Songwriter Nikea Marie releases an incredibly empowering and purposeful single with an accompanying music video entitled "I Believe." With influences from gospel, pop, and r&b, Nikea Marie makes it clear that she's a force to be reckoned with in our modern music industry. While finding the right balance between these genres, Nikea Marie offers a sound that's equally as exhilarating as it is empowering, especially as she delves into personal and highly relatable lyrical topics. The Baltimore-based artist recently released a brilliant music video to pay tribute to her purpose on this plane with "I Believe." The song itself offers listeners a slice of inspiration as she struts her way through with incredible vocals and motivational lyricism. Without further ado, let's take a deeper look at the song's conceptual music video. The music video for "I Believe" opens with scenes of Nikea Marie waking up in her aesthetically pleasing pj's while getting up and ready to seize the day. While cutting to scenes of Nikea Marie strolling through the neighborhood and grooving to the upbeat song, she emphasizes themes of living a purposeful life and aiming for the stars. As the video cuts from shots of Nikea Marie in the studio to scenes of her making business moves, Nikea Marie later meets up with her friends to share a laugh and live life the way it's ended, to bring joy and enjoyment to our days. As the video comes to an end, we're left bopping our heads to Nikea Marie's powerful vocals and motivational lyricism. Don't miss out on the uplifting and encouraging theme within Nikea Marie's latest music video, "I Believe," now available to watch on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic Nikea Marie, and congratulations on the release of your empowering music video, "I Believe." How did you create the scenes in the video to emphasize your lyricism of living a purposeful life? I wanted the scenes to be realistic and relatable. I wanted people to see themselves in the video. Did you work with any directors or videographers when shooting the music video for "I Believe?" I worked with Justin from Glasshouse Productions on the video. He is so creative and he pays attention to detail very well. What was the shoot like? We shot during covid, so the shoot was definitely different. We used my sister's house and I had my family come be apart, and everyone jumped in and made it happen. How did you create the scenes within "I Believe" to inspire the listener to shoot for the stars? I walked in the middle of the street because as an artist one thing I have learned is to create your own lane. Too often we wait around for lanes to accept us, but sometimes you just gotta do you boo! Sometimes shooting for the stars means you’re shouting on your terms, and your way! What did you want them to take away from the video? I want everyone to know that they can do whatever they believe they can do. Whatever doors close, trust that one is going to open up for you! Just keep walking and keep believing Regarding the song itself, "I Believe," do you normally create music that uplifts the listener? I do. The song I had before was called I’m unstoppable, and nothing will hold you down! It’s an anthem to uplift the listener and this song is no different. I want all my music to inspire the listener. What sort of emotions or feelings do you want to evoke with your music? I want people to just feel good. When you hear the track, I want you to have the drop top-down and the song playing with your head bobbing and the wind blowing. I wrote this song after I was in a dark place and I wanted this song to just be uplifting. I want people to dance and just celebrate how amazing they are and how Greer God is!! I believe people will feel excited and I believe in each of you Instagram