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From Landover, Maryland, the skilled hip-hop artist, producer, rapper, and songwriter Shotyme releases his honest and hard-hitting single, "Pull Up." Rapping and producing since his teens, Shotyme later went on to produce several albums for various artists while also recently dropping his debut solo album, 'Butterflies and Airplanes,' said to be the culmination of experiences with different people and life in general. Some acts that Shotyme has produced include Karl.witaK, Tazzhithit, and K. BUTTONS. Sending us back into the scorching jam-packed venues with his latest single, "Pull Up," listeners can thoroughly get to know Shotyme's dominant approach to modern-day hip-hop. While dousing us in fiery bars from beginning to end, Shotyme also delivers a powerhouse sonic atmosphere that drenches us in heat and power. Hitting play on "Pull Up," the track opens with an eerie piano melody alongside ghostly vocal samples that set the song's primal and ferocious tone. As soon as Shotyme makes his powerful vocal appearance, he captures the attention of any listener with his innate confidence that radiates like the blazing sun above. Not to mention the heated sonic atmosphere, the track douses us in intricate drum arrangements and an ongoing haunting piano melody. As Shotyme continues his heated venture, he expands on various descriptive yet highly intriguing scenes that leave us in need of those picturesque hip-hop concerts we miss dearly. As the song comes to an end, Shotyme carries the same poise and confidence from top to bottom while closing the track on a fiercely dominant note. Get your head bopping with Shotyme's latest hard-hitting single, "Pull Up," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Shotyme, we truly admire the poise and dominance you've delivered within your latest single, "Pull Up." Did any moment or experience inspire you to create this powerhouse track? When I did "Pull Up," it was at a moment of transition. I didn't feel like based on previous projects I was able to give my all. I felt like I was being held back. Pull Up is a warning shot to anybody that ever questioned my ability. Also, it's a shout-out to a childhood friend who couldn't be here with us due to circumstances. I hope he gets to hear that we still love him and wish he was with us. When writing your bars for "Pull Up," what theme or concept did you want to get across to your audience? Writing "Pull Up," I wanted to basically get across that I'm done asking for permission or wondering if I truly had what it takes. Your own friends are the main ones that question your ability. Your friends begin competing with you even when your not competing. Situationally, it's me being done with the past and letting people know it's been me this whole time. Did you produce the heavy sonics for "Pull Up?" Could you expand on your creative process when formulating a sonically dense track like "Pull Up?" I did do all the production for "Pull Up. As far" as a creative process, I really just wanted to make a song that had the same attitude that I have. We're no longer asking for permission. In general, the tone and attitude of the song reflect who I am and always have been. Slightly cocky with alot of attitude. I'm rebellious and don't generally tend to follow the things people consider norms. How can your audience get to know you better through your debut solo album, 'Butterflies and Airplanes?' What lyrical themes do you present within this project? Basically, I just want the audience to truly get a feel for who I am. Songs like 9 to 5 represent my work ethic. No matter what I'm doing I try and be the best. I can't settle for just being there I like to be involved. Songs, like Drive through tears and selling just, shows that I'm versatile and not in the box. Overall the album is a mix of different feelings and emotions, different experiences that led to what you hear today. What's next for you? Next is Fresh Off The Pound, which is a compilation album. It's actually out now. I produced the album and it features some very talented artists. Also produced Re-Up on Guap which hasn't dropped yet but will in the near future. So I've mainly been heavy into production. I still have alot in the vault so I'll be releasing alot in the near future. Facebook

Elaborate singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist JAKUB BYZIA is here to present his gripping take on the expression of love. Hailing from Warsaw, Poland, JAKUB BYZIA has already performed covers of the infamous Beatles on national television, estimated at having over 2.6 million viewers. With no fear of openly expressing himself to the masses, JAKUB BYZIA has released the loving and inspiring single, "LOVING SOUL". "LOVING SOUL" is full of affecting harmonies, ones that send goosebumps along the body and inspire some type of movement. "LOVING SOUL" embodies affection and JAKUB BYZIA arranges the lyricism in a beautiful and sentimental way. The narrative has harmony, drama, and ultimately character. JAKUB BYZIA has the artistic voice that was meant to tell narratives such as the one presented in "LOVING SOUL", as his vocal style is able to flourish beyond comparison. It's hard not to fall in love with the very nature of JAKUB BYZIA- he's harmonic in many ways, and his soul seethes compassion and inclination. He's very amicable with the unravelment of his story and he sparks a genuine charisma that's infectious in its own pursuit. How can you not want to listen to such an artist? "LOVING SOUL" is one impassioned serenade that gave us the chills and sent us in a spiral of anticipation for what JAKUB BYZIA will musically propose next. Tune into JAKUB BYZIA's heart, "LOVING SOUL" is available on streaming platforms now. Welcome to BuzzMusic, JAKUB BYZIA. Your latest single release, "LOVING SOUL", was full of sincerity and admiration. What was the central inspiration for this particular single of yours? Thank you for having me and for listening to my music! What inspired LOVING SOUL was someone very close to me, who also wrote this song's beautiful melody. The potential in that melody needed to wait a few more months before I finally assembled a worthy arrangement. Once I had the structure and the harmony, the lyrics were just a formality and she took the center stage. How were you hoping your listeners felt upon listening to "LOVING SOUL"? Was there a certain intention you had for listeners regarding this song? What I hoped for listeners to observe is that delaying plans, dreams and hopes does not outright call for their cancellation. It's a temporary pause on the way to destination. It may end up being a new destination altogether. Things change but those closest to us remain, even in spirit. Your best friends are still your best friends. Your ideals might have shifted but we just call it growth. It's bittersweet but we are stronger than we realize. As an artist who articulates on love and writes incredibly intricately on the emotion, how would you personally describe the feeling of love? Very interesting observation and a question I have never been asked before. Love to me comes from a place of comfort. It's something you cannot escape. You feel grounded thinking about a person you love. Depending on the circumstances, you might feel anxious too. It's all part of the spectacle. There is no love without commitment and love without compromise is just emotional imprisonment. Will your future music follow a similar suit to the lyrical style presented in "LOVING SOUL?" "LOVING SOUL" is the first love song I've written. One of many reasons why it's so special to me. Those encapsulated feelings will always evoke the same emotions in me. As for my future music, it would follow a pattern of creating something that's not obvious at first glance, while staying clear of sounding convoluted. Finding that balance is tough. Coming back to my lyrics, rewriting, and rearranging them is part of the process. What's next for you? That would be the music video for "LOVING SOUL." Moving forward, I will be finishing up my EP. You've already heard one song from the album and I invite you to listen to "BELOVED IN THE FAIRGROUND" as well! This year is shaping up to be extremely busy for me and I'm all for it. Instagram Twitter

Dre Perez has always had his heart fully embedded into the music scene. Growing up, Perez was faced with many tribulations that shaped him to be the kind of artist he is today, and ultimately the kind of music he creates. In 2016, Dre Perez released his first project, Thatz On Me, which featured a unique blend of witty lyricism with a punchy delivery. Today, Dre Perez continues to create and unleash his sound, most recently releasing his single, "Bluez." "Bluez" has that familiar rap style that Dre Perez usually takes on with his music, but with a slight twist to incorporate the best of the old-school with the modern-day style. With a persistent and constant underlying beat, "Bluez" production intertwines the kind of synths you'd expect in early 00's rap tracks, with the more modern lines used in a contemporary trap single. The combination ends up being very addicting, stimulating a confident and bustling atmosphere that's all too easy to find yourself hypnotized by. Infused with potent energy, "Bluez" gets the heart beating and body moving, which is the best type of effect music can manifest. Check out "Bluez," which is available on all streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Dre Perez. Music has undoubtedly had an impact on your life growing up. Which components of music would you say most influenced you to be the artist you are today? I would say rhythm and harmony. Grew up hearing a lot of the old school blues records like “The Whispers” “The Confunkshuns” “Al Green” u know those sort of artist my mama was big on music. She also played rap mostly No Limit records which was a big influence on me and one of the reasons I started to rap. But similar to the old school music you know no limit would sample a lot of those records I heard growing up making it rap so that was super dope to me how they could take those harmonies about love and make it hip hop for the streets and just things we saw in our everyday life. Congratulations on releasing "Bluez." What aspect of this release are you most proud of? It’s dope to me because I have another artist from my hometown and my generation that’s on this particular song with me Mb58 is an artist that I actually listen to and enjoy his music outside of this song so it’s super dope to me. I’m most proud about how I know this song could actually bring my city together and see the big picture of making dope music together all my life my city has been in competition. How would you say "Bluez" compares to your first project, "Thatz On Me?" I would say “That’s on Me” I feel like had something to prove. I was worried about being accepted like is my city gon f... with this. How should I come ya know ..."Bluez" is more comfortable, this Dre is more of the confident I know I’m dope, Dre. Bluez just shows the today me pretty much I’m still the same but now it cost you "Bluez." "Bluez" I’m talking about 100 dollar bills blue faces this a job I’m serious about it That’s on me I was serious to but now I’m on GO. And at the same time due to covid 19, we were all masked up practicing social distancing and that was ok with me because I’m anti-social anyway. So "Bluez" was basically about running a check (money ) up during covid. What are you hoping listeners take away from "Bluez?" The message I want people to take away from Bluez is to have fun and talk yo sh*t if you handling your business. We live in a world today where everything is about getting the bag so why not talk a little shit while you getting to it. And I just want them to know Dre Perez music is good vibes. This particular song I made during the pandemic so I slid the social distancing bars in there just to relate to the world at the same time so yea hopefully they stayed masked up while u talked yo sh*t. What's next for you? #HhSiccShyt it’s my next project. I'm two singles in which are out on all music platforms and videos out on YouTube. “Mucho Gwapo” feat Dwalk and of course “Bluez” feat Mb58 these songs are both featured by artists in my hometown. I’m excited about this project got to show a different side of me on a few songs that touched subjects I normally wouldn’t. The production is crazy to me it’s just something to look forward to can’t wait for people to hear it, and just keep going. Music has always been a passion of mine so I’m doing it till I can’t! Instagram Facebook

Hailing from Michigan, McKayla Prew is no stranger to lighting up your speakers with her artistic aptitudes. Being a multifaceted singer-songwriter and performer, she continues to take the world by storm with her ability to connect with her fan base through strength, resilience, and sheer talent. Diving into her most recent release, “Mine,” McKayla Prew manages to tackle the heartfelt subject of loving someone who isn’t good for you. The electric, country-pop styling of this record allows us to hear an edgier side to the musical foundation in place, all while the sweet sounds of McKayla Prew’s vocalization give a well-rounded, elusive feel to the composition. Letting us into her world of experience, each word expressed by the soothing timbres she exudes has us sinking deeper into the storytelling abilities that she gracefully propels to us. With a smooth execution of the verses at hand, we appreciate the transition to a powerful chorus that transcends your expectations of a seemingly gentle ballad. Striking up emotion within, the passion that she performs with has us knowing that the personal touch of authenticity for us to relate to. As we adapt to the intensified nature of enticing hardships, we value the vulnerability showcased through the impeccably placed lyrical motifs that McKayla Prew graciously conveys. Already being fans of the pop sensation, our expectations were set high for what she brings to the table, and let us say that McKayla Prew continues to raise the bar, time and time again. It’s always a pleasure chatting with you, McKayla Prew! Congratulations on the release of “Mine.” Delving into such a vulnerable subject, how does it feel to have this story off your chest and in the ears of the public? Hi BuzzMusic! I am so excited to be interviewed by you again to talk about the release of my new single 'Mine.' 'Mine' was a very personal song to me that allowed me to put into words all the emotions I was feeling during that time. Personally, I am so excited to share 'Mine' with the public. I wrote it so that others who have gone through or who are going through similar experiences can have it by their side to surpass the temporary hardships of a breakup. How would you say that your headspace has changed from the time of creating, to the time of release? I wrote 'Mine' almost five years ago, therefore, the situation does not impact me as much as it did at the time of me writing it. Even though it was so long ago, looking at my lyrics I can still feel the confusion and the betrayal that I felt during that time. In terms of themes and messages, what are you hoping that your audience can take away from a song like this? In the second verse and the bridge, I transition the meaning of the song from going back and forth in a toxic situation to finally discovering your self-worth. I hope that listeners take away from 'Mine' the message that the actions of others do not define you or who you are. You are so much stronger than you think and the only love that you will ever need is self-love. Compared to your previously released single ‘FAKE FRIENDS,’ how would you compare these two tracks to one another? What does “Mine,” say about you that ‘FAKE FRIENDS,’ didn’t? 'Fake Friends' and 'Mine' do have similar meanings as they are both written about people who you trusted and held dear to your heart going behind your back despite all you have done for them. Mine is different as it is written about a relationship with a significant other versus a relationship with friends. What's next for you? I have a whole album coming out in the upcoming future. Right now I am releasing singles off the album to get my name out there and build a fanbase before its release. Instagram

Alicia Lov’s dancehall-esque sound is deemed incredible with her flawless adaptation. Transitioning from one sound to another, it is evident that Alicia Lov can’t be confined to one specific genre. The summertime anthem, “Talk,” speaks to her natural artistic virtuoso in ways that ignite a flame within her dedicated fan base. The manner in which her smoldering timbres cast upon the track is truly a force to be reckoned with in itself. Alicia Lov has the ability to draw her audience towards her uniquely driving talents, all while radiating an assured sense of self. Through various harmonies that strike us with a prominent wave of truth, the narrative that Alicia Lov delves into is one of personal experience. Touching on a previous relationship where the energy she shared with someone special to her wasn't reciprocated, the striking words that Alicia Lov conveys act as a therapeutic representation of going through the motions after times of past love. Combining a reflective state of mind with the spellbinding essence that’s propelled from the fusion of passion-fueled vocals and absorbing instrumentation, Alicia Lov has us getting lost in the music as she buoyantly sweeps us off of our feet and into an authentic representation of who she, and where her emotions lie. With “Talk,” easily falling into the repetition of the loop button, we’ll sway to the infectious grooves that Alicia Lov confidently serves up. We love how you manage to make a vulnerable moment a truly captivating one at the same time. Did you find the subject matter that you reiterate to us fairly easy to get onto paper, or was it more difficult tapping into the frame of mind? I feel like it was honestly pretty easy to tap into what I needed to get this down on paper mostly because the situation I wrote about was happening around the same time as I wrote the song, so the frustration and hurt were pretty fresh when I went to turn it into a song. I find it’s easiest to write about what you’re feeling in that moment rather than trying to tap into something that happened in the past, however, there’s a lot in the past that I like writing about as well, but it can be more challenging. At what point did you know that this personal experience would make for a brilliantly conceived song? What does it say about you as an individual and artist? I actually had some writing sessions in the studio already booked so I was thinking about what story I wanted to tell, and this is something that so many girls go through so I wanted to write this story but with a more empowering vibe rather than a ballad style song. Depending on the day stories like this could easily be written as a ballad but my personality comes through in a lot of different ways and I was feeling fed up because I know I’m a bad bitch and I deserve better so that’s really the energy I wanted to bring. I think that speaks to my authenticity as a person and an artist because I like to just speak my mind through my music. How do your musical and non-musical influences impact your sound as an artist? My influences play a big part in creating my sound because when I see myself in another artist or in a song I’m listening to, it inspires me to tap into that side of me and see what might come out. Everyone has different parts that make up their personality and when you’re still young and getting to know yourself sometimes seeing other people doing something makes you realize wow that’s what I want to do like that’s me. Do you have any words of advice for those out there going through a similar experience as the one you shine a light on in “Talk?" Honestly, the best piece of advice I could give is that time heals all. regardless of how upset you might feel one day you’re gonna laugh about how heartbroken you were cause he really wasn’t worth the tears. But until that time comes just work on yourself whether it’s your health, your work, your social life it doesn’t matter but making the world yours really makes you feel powerful. Instagram Twitter

The Portland-raised recording artist, singer-songwriter, and producer Akazi makes a brilliant return with her blazing and foot-stomping single entitled "Art of War." Through her love for film and movies, Akazi is able to morph the sounds of modern pop with contemporary hip-hop and film score. Growing up in a small town allowed Akazi to relish the sounds of guitar and choral music, sharpening her theatrical presence with help from the roots that built her artistic approaches. Setting ablaze with her recent spiteful single, "Art of War," listeners can hear a different side of Akazi as she powers through this piece with the utmost confidence and lyrical dominance. While the instrumentation sends chills up our spine with their robust alt-rock approach, Akazi evens out the listening experience with a lyricism that's hard to forget. Plunging into "Art of War," the track begins with a crunchy and nostalgic news bulletin from the Whitehouse declaring war. As the punchy and groovy sonics begin to soak our speakers in immense rhythm and might, we're instantly left feeling lifted into the song's organic and hearty sonic atmosphere. As Akazi begins singing her spiteful lyricism with the utmost passion and vigor, she makes her way to the powerful hook. We're more than impressed with this song's instrumental dexterity, as the scorching hot guitars shift from major to minor while leaving us tapping our toes to every beat. We must also mention the powerful performance by Akazi, as she hits us over the head with a sharp lyricism that depicts someone's karma coming in hot. As she leads us to the outro, Akazi leaves us wowed with her brilliant and blazing performance. Bask in the "Art of War" with help from Akazi's powerful single now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Akazi, what a striking and heated listening experience you've provided with your latest single, "Art of War." Could you describe the moment or experience that inspired this powerhouse single? What inspired the blazing instrumental arrangements within "Art of War," and how did you craft the instrumentation to reflect this war-like theme? ANDRE PAXTON: With this one, we actually started with building the skeleton of the instrumental first. I believe the framework of the melody and the flow for the first verse vocal came next and then we built the whole song around that. We were trying to come up with a lyrical concept for the song and landed on “Art of War” because at the time we could both relate to the ever-evolving relationship you have with yourself and how it can feel like a battle at times. We all have that inner voice and sometimes we don’t always get along with it, but at the end of the day, you have to learn to coexist with it and move forward whether or not you always agree. Like many other things in life, there’s somewhat of an art to navigating this relationship and it can take a long time to master it. Once we had the basic pieces of the song in place we went back to the instrumental and made it more emotionally aggressive to emphasize the feelings of conflict that can happen when trying to see eye to eye with your inner self. The arrangement of the guitars at the end of the song started as more of an experimental jam to figure out another section for the song, but we ended up keeping it in the final version. I was heavily influenced by Rage Against the Machine and The Red Hot Chili Peppers growing up so I kind of channeled that aesthetic a bit when ironing out the final production. The goal was to make something unique from most new music that you hear these days by combining the more funky drum and bass grooves with the rock guitars and layered vocals and surrounding it all with modern-sounding production. If we're not mistaken, your previous singles offer this mysterious and haunting approach to r&b. What drove you to create "Art of War" that contrasts these singles with incredible and powerful rock instrumentation? AKAZI: I think I was a writer & creator just like to make good music, and I want to be known for making great music and have great story-telling, and to me, that comes in any form of creation. I grew up with a bunch of different genres being played and I hope to be an artist that can cross into multiple genres and do so seamlessly. I really do feel like my r&b and "dark vibes" are a fraction of who I am as an artist. Should we expect more explorative and genre-defying songs from you in the future? Will you continue exploring different instrumental approaches within your future music? AKAZI: Yes, absolutely. I have been experimenting with rapping, more dark trap-like sounds, but also have records that are soft and vulnerable, along with records that are massive and make you feel like you want to be a superhero. I really just want to keep finding ways to express myself as an artist and I want to make good records. What's next for you? AKAZI: Next, I have a single coming followed by a new EP Project called 'Losing My Mind.' I am really excited about it as I think it will really give people a whole new version of me! Instagram Facebook

We're thoroughly impressed with your production credits, ranging from Snoop Dogg and French Montana to Corey Feldman. How have these experiences helped boost and influence your career? What have you learned from working with names like these? Thanks! I think being able to write for a bunch of different artists really expands your writing and producing capabilities. You really have to get into the head of the artist you are writing for and switch up your skillset for each individual artist that you work with. So I think that by doing that so much, over time, my skill set has advanced to the level that I am at today. You always learn something new by working with new and different artists. I've learned to make sure that anything that I write for someone else is essentially good enough for me to keep for myself, or rather that it's something that I, myself would be proud of. Regarding your solo career, what sort of music/genres do you typically create? Would you say that your sound is rather versatile and explorative? My artist project is truly the first of its kind. It's a multi-genre artist project where I switch up the genre on almost every song. This has truly never been done before in the history of music artists. I have released a hip hop album, a country album, an R&B album, and have charted on iTunes top 40 charts in R&B, Hip Hop, and Metal recently. I am really trying to open up the lanes for new artists, and kind of break the chains and boxes that we as artists have been put into. If I want to do pop, I'll do pop. That doesn't mean that I can't release a hip-hop song the next week, or even a country tune. I like the break barriers and that is exactly what my music is doing right now. In just under three years, you've managed to amass a broad following and millions of streams/views. Why do you think your music has been so successful in such a short period of time? What makes your music different and stand out from others? I am very proud of that! I have worked immensely hard over the years to get to this point, and I would be lying if I said that hard work and perseverance had nothing to do with it. Along with a great work ethic and consistency. I think that the people were ready for something new and that my project gave them that in a lot of ways! I am the only artist that I know of, who has released as much music as I have in such a short period of time, and the only artist that I know of who switches genres so that people don't get bored of the same old thing over and over again. I think it's a huge part of my success. Could you elaborate on the inspiration and creation of your latest single, "Place For Us?" How can listeners get to know you better and more personally by way of this single? Yes! I love this song! It's one of my favorites from my catalog. I wrote it just as a stream of consciousness and was basically asking myself these deep questions about where we go afterlife on earth. A lot of the lyrics are me literally just rummaging through my thoughts to find an answer, and even the performance of the lyrics is presented in a very conversational type of fashion. I truly don't have these answers about where we end up, whether it's heaven or hell, and I think that most people don't either. Therefore, we are only left to question and wonder what our future holds after this life. I am very surprised that there are not more songs like this, or about this topic seeing as it is a pretty important one. I think listeners are getting a page directly out of my journal on this track and kind of seeing into the mind of Nick Nittoli. I was as honest and forthcoming as I have ever been on this record and I think the message came through, and that the lyrics show that. What's next for you? Well, I have a new album dropping next month called "Self Untitled" off Warner Chappell music/bump into genius and it will be one of my best albums so far. There will be like 20 songs on this album, all of which I am very excited about and anxious to release. I also have a few new music videos dropping soon. One of them is for my single "Charlie Sheen," and I am ecstatic about this music video, it's going to be one of my best yet. Other than that, a lot more content is on its way. Music interviews, like this one, a few new sponsorships, new singles, etc. Instagram Artist Website

New York artist Tai Smoove has built a buzz along with a solid fan base. His music is diverse, making songs in several genres including Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Dancehall, and even EDM. With growing notoriety, Tai Smoove has had his best streaming numbers of his career surpassing 30,000 streams in 2020 alone. Not only does he make music he also prides himself on creating his own content with photos and videos shot and edited by himself which makes him even more valuable as an artist. He is the vision. The lush soundscape of simmering emotion remains prominent in his newly released single, “Dangerous Game.” Showcased on his 2021 album release of ‘Heart In The Sand,” we hear Tai Smoove implementing a brilliantly balanced concoction of contemporary R&B that greets Hip-hop tenors. Tai Smoove has us cast into an effervescent spectrum of the two genres colliding. With the smooth notions that are propelled forward by a chorus so mind-altering, we can’t help but latch onto Tai Smoove’s vocal performance with a spellbound headspace. There’s an irrefutable charisma that drips from each style he offers to his audience. As the alluring essence of the chorus lingers on your mind, the transition that Tai Smoove makes when bringing a dark approach to his emcee-like verses is rather extraordinary. Touring us through the amplification of a heated summertime anthem, “Dangerous Game,” tiptoes into a narrative about the dangers that love can bring to those who choose to play into the game. Exuding a display of the versatile artistry he conveys best, Tai Smoove takes this record to newfound heights. Wrapping around his finger, or better yet around the repeat button, “Dangerous Game,” has us plunging into the creative spectrum that Tai Smoove excels in. The sounds heard in “Dangerous Game,” redefine the meaning of a summertime anthem. With such a vulnerable approach to lyricism, was there a particular moment or story that inspired this record? I definitely used past situations and relationships to inspire the record; just knowing love is literally a dangerous game and that we’ve all been on the losing side of in moments of our lives gave me the comfort to express my own experience with heartbreak and how I navigated that so yeah everyone is careful because love is truly a dangerous game! What inspires you to create music in the various genres that you do? What do listeners have in store in terms of the sounds heard on ‘Heart In The Sand’? I think just keeping my craft and skills in check and nurturing my diversity in writing music.. I really do feel I can tap in with multiple genres while never losing sight of what makes me, me.. just learning how to create different vibes for every ear What would you say that “Dangerous Games” says about you as an artist and individual? I would say dangerous game says that I’m human.. everyone and anyone can fall victim to heartbreak.. the highs and lows… don’t care what status or background you come from we can all empathize with the stress that comes with dealing with love and keeping a balance within you to not have this game break you.. says that I’m just like you going through the same obstacles in life! How do you ensure that your vision is portrayed through everything that you do? I think by being so hands-on with the process, not turning a blind eye, and really being involved with the creative process! I like to keep the work very homegrown and authentic.. getting my hands dirty! What's next for you? In the near future, my next goal will be touching stages. The world is opening up and I would love to just get in front of a crowd and really give a performance with my team and me. Instagram

Exploring their newfound appetite for alt-rock, the Melbourne-based rock/punk band One More Weekend releases an incredibly meaningful and necessary single with an accompanying music video entitled "Colorful Things." Fresh off the release of their well-received single, "Talk," One More Weekend found themselves accumulating a broader and more engaging fanbase than ever before. Having played two sold-out shows supporting acts like Triple M, The Factions, theMusic, Hysteria Mag, and Punktuation, it's evident that One More Weekend is headed on their upward trajectory. Recently releasing their brilliant and stimulating single, "Colourful Things," lead vocalist Connor Dougan had this to say, "'Colourful Things' comes from a place where someone becomes unaware that their actions are causing damage to themselves and everyone around them. By choosing to have fun and go wild constantly, it's hard to decipher what's right and wrong when you yourself are altered by substance." Hitting play on the single, "Colourful Things," a bright and vibrant electric guitar drops into One More Weekend's entire upbeat and energetic instrumental. As Connor Dougan makes his lively vocal appearance, he begins telling the tale of someone who feels the need to overdo it when at a party and indulge in their addictions that they might not be aware of. We adore One More Weekend's exhilarating performance, especially within the song's music video. Peaking at the music video, viewers can catch scenes of our protagonist going a little too hard three nights in a row while everyone else steers away from indulging in the drugs and antics he gets himself into. Not to mention the ending scene of the protagonist disrupting One More Weekend's live performance, we truly appreciate the positive approach that the band has taken to enlighten viewers on the dangers of addiction. Find One More Weekend's single, "Colourful Things," on all digital streaming platforms, and watch their music video on YouTube. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic, One More Weekend. We highly appreciate the positive manner you've taken with your recent single and music video, "Colourful Things." What inspired your band to create a song and video surrounding the effects of addiction? Hey BuzzMusic! Thanks for chatting with me! I’m Connor the frontman from One More Weekend and I’ll be answering all your questions. The song was created as I’ve been around friends abusing substances and I’ve seen the damage it can cause to themselves and those around them without even realizing it. They seem to become absorbed in the short high and the short-lived fun time the substance can provide but ignore or ‘brush off’ reality and this is what we were trying to emulate with the track. We also wanted to bring awareness to the topic of substance abuse and use our music to try to influence people that have friends going through these moments to reach out. Why did you choose to keep the instrumentals for "Colourful Things" so light and energetic, seeing that your lyricism depicts a heavier concept? I wanted the song to reflect the journey that short highs and good times can take people on, while they ignore the deeper problems substance use can be causing. I found it interesting that most people experiencing these things are happy to just 'party on dude' and pretend like it’s all ok, so I tried to create this happy musical mask. While the music covers up, the lyrics unravel the problem. What inspired the scenes of a protagonist overdoing it within your music video, "Colourful Things?" How did you come up with this meaningful visual concept? Firstly we’ve got to give some absolutely mad props to Matty Fowler our main actor for winging it and killing it!! Alongside our videographer, Haili Luxa from All Events Video Productions for her incredible concepts and unique ability to bring our ideas to life. The final product was not the initial concept. We started with an idea that was actually pretty positive and showed a fun time but this didn't reflect the lyrics. But as always Haili and I bounced ideas off each other until we came up with what we have now. Essentially the final video now reflects the message of the song and really, it couldn’t be any more accurate to real-world moments I think most of us have experienced. Why did you choose to steer away from your typical rock/punk sound and delve into alt-rock for "Colourful Things?" Should we expect more alternative approaches in your forthcoming music? Well to us we’ve never been pinned to a single style of music. One thing I always made sure of when writing was to do what’s best for the song and not limit myself to the restrictions of one genre. By that I mean if it feels like the song should steer a certain way then we should go with it. So the goal is to write what’s emotionally, both lyrically and musically, best for the song. Colourful Things is just one of many ‘pop’ installments that we have up our sleeve. We have many things left to explore and interpret in our lives that one genre of music simply doesn’t reflect these experiences and allow us to be entirely creative. Instagram Facebook

R&B vocalist and songwriter Dvme the Artist hails from Detroit, Michigan with his well-rounded style of artistry. Being a recording artist and natural-born performer, he’s been heavily influenced to pursue music all his life. Dvme the Artist’s sound is heavily influenced by R&B/Soul, as he adds in a pinch of Pop to showcase his skill set as a vocal beast with a work ethic that screams determination and passion. Wrapping us in a frenzy of creative melodies, the most recent single, “Pack,” comes from Dvme the Artist’s music catalog as a statement piece. Embodying the signature ambiance that he notably carries forth in every arrangement he offers to his audience, there’s an almost ethereal appeal that has “Pack,” standing out from other songs in this realm. With luscious instrumentation that dips in and out of the prominence in which we notice it, there’s a surreal blend of opulent guitar riffs and timely percussion that makes up the enticing essence of this musical foundation. Introducing listeners to a therapeutic tone in which he performs, the energy that peaks from Dvme the Artist’s soothing croons remain on a level that has him breaking new grounds. There’s a poetic charm to the lyricism that he douses us in when lyrical motifs such as, ‘Can’t pretend for too long, I’m not stupid. Open up and tell me what your truth is,’ infiltrate our mind in such a relevant manner. Leaving his mark on the music industry with each tantalizing universe we delve into, Dvme the Artist expands his mindset in a vulnerable way that has his fan base drawn directly towards him. Welcome to BuzzMusic Dvme, and a huge congratulations on the brilliantly crafted single, “Pack.” With such deep lyricism explored, was there a particular moment or story that inspired the narrative we hear? Yes, in a past relationship, I moved in with my S.O. pretty early and kinda against my own judgment. We had many issues and I knew this but I thought moving in with this person would solidify my spot as “bae”. I learned quickly that was not the case and I remember after every fight, I would pack my things up and leave, he hated that, and I just wanted to give him the idea that if you keep fucking up I’m packing and leaving. Safe to say I finally packed my stuff and left after many attempts. With artists everywhere taking extra care into their craft, at what point did you know that this song was ready to be released? With everything that went on between the end of 2019 and 2020, from COVID, me finishing school and getting out of a really stressful relationship with the person it's about. I wrote this song with my friend De’Mi just writing about my new experience in a relationship that I’m just not feeling but I’m kinda confused about what to do. I just had to get my feelings out. I wrote it as therapy and decided not to even release it until at least a year later when I finally made the decision to leave my ex. I never wanted to release it because being mad at your S.O. is normal and venting is normal and I took this song as just a vent session and once I finally left the relationship, I was left with a lot of pain and needed to get that out. "Pack" was one of the special ones due to how much emotion I put into it and how personal it is. This was the start of me projecting myself through my music and being more transparent about what I’ve been through and experienced. Compared to the previously released single ‘Playing Games,’ how would you say that “Pack” is similar and different? "Pack" and "Playing Games" are very similar. They’re both about the same person and I think I wrote them around the same time. 'Playing Games' was me being cheated on and staying then "Pack" was me realizing I can’t leave cause I’m in love and I just want you to act right. Also, 'Playing Games' was another one of those songs that were just like me venting. The only real difference is that 'Playing Games' is a remix from the original 'Playing Games' by the talented Summer Walker. I love her by the way, can’t wait for the new music. As an LGBTQ+ artist that is dominating the industry, what words of advice do you have to give any other individuals looking to follow in your footsteps? To other artists apart of the LGBTQ+ community, I would advise them to not be afraid to tell their story, their way and live out loud. When I write I write with my story in mind and how what I’ve been through affected me, I don’t write to appeal to societal norms or what’s comfortable for people. I learned that a lot of my straight friends rock with my music just off the fact that it’s good. The world is changing and a lot of LGBTQ+ artists are being brought up to the forefront and being recognized for their contribution to the music industry. I say speak your truth in your music and you’ll feel comfortable in what you do. Not gonna lie I experienced a lot of doubt, even though I was open about my sexuality, pertaining to what I wrote and how I wrote it and whether it has to be relatable but I felt a disconnect with it when I did and that made me not want to do music and that was the worst feeling. So stay connected and don’t be afraid to be true to your art and expressive. What's next for you? Next, for me, I’m constantly writing and looking for new ways to elevate my music career. My project 'Thank You For The Pain' the EP is here and I’m excited about that and I’m working on my first music video for “Pack” and I have another surprise before I end the 'Thank You For The Pain' era and move on to a new era that’s more focused on who I am and give people a more in-depth look of who “Dvme The Artist” is beyond the studio and stage. Instagram Facebook