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Born in Westchester, NY, singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonny Parks is artistic as he dabbles in numerous genres. Having shown an interest in music at the early age of 8, he owned a keyboard and harmonica, which would influence Jonny Parks to be the multi-instrumentalist he is today. Continuously at work to master his craft and broaden his musical horizons, Jonny Parks incorporates the sounds of Soul, Jazz, R&B, and Blues into his repertoire of musical creations. Ushering us into vibrant waves of Jazz infused melodies, Jonny Parks ricochets his vocals upon the remarkable essence of his most recent release, “Tsunami.” The heavenly instrumentation reigns supreme in an intimate universe that floods our listening experience with otherworldly sounds fusing together is a desire-filled liveliness. You can feel the emotion of Jonny Parks gracefully pouring onto the sonic canvas of “Tsunami” as his intricately crafted lyrics take the helm and pull your heartstrings in every direction. There is more to Jonny Parks than meets the eye. He ensures that each record he structures integrate the salutary agenda of his quintessence. Created from a place of passion, we have to admit that we feel all types of ways after taking in the entire composition of “Tsunami.” Blending in classical drifts that wade in a Jazz infused pool of R&B, Jonny Parks effortlessly relays this sound to us as we latch on to more delicate sentiments navigating through the harmonious timbres he performs. Jonny Parks conveys heartfelt tenors that seamlessly mold around the simmering vocal performance that he delivers. Allowing his audience to connect with him on a relevant playing field of a sound more felt than heard, Jonny Parks continues to build his empire and garner more attention each day that passes. The sound you exude in “Tsunami,” radiates in warmth and comfort. Could you please take us into what this track means to you as the creator and what you felt when creating it? Tsunami is definitely a mood setter. I wrote it with that exactly in mind. What's funny is that one of the other inspirations of this track is my hair! I have a wavy hairstyle and that is pretty much my image and that went into consideration when crafting the words. What shifted this song into the smooth production that it came out to be is the guitar part that goes throughout the song. Once that was laid down I wanted to use a keyboard sound that just sounds like sex and orgasms and all that. I think once the track was finally mixed by my engineer I realized that this is something for the couples or whatever "situationship" the people got going on. What are you hoping that listeners take away from the melismatic soundscape portrayed in “Tsunami”? Definitely that my team and I are just a force when it comes to production and that I'm also a force when it comes to writing. I want people to hear the mood and atmosphere through the sounds of whatever instrument is playing throughout the track. I want people to hear that there is a purpose for the way the production is for each song. I also want people to be fully immersed into my music to mentally take them to the place where I was at when my team and I were producing it. With this song being so intimate and prevailing, did you find that the creative process endured was similar or different to the approach you bring to other songs? This arrangement and writing of this song came natural to me. In that case, I'd say it's sort of similar to the cultivation of my other songs. However, I'd say that I do elevate and build upon my previous works each time as an artist. So, it was similar in lyrical content but definitely different in production style. What has been the biggest takeaway from the release process of “Tsunami”? Plan, plan, plan. Plan about a month ahead. And before you plan, make sure you have everything ready to go as if you're going to release the song the next day. Listening to your audience and just being patient but at the same time assertive is super important. Instagram Facebook

22-year-old Annais is an emerging singer-songwriter from South Central LA. Taking her deep love for the genre of R&B, Annais allows musical influences Aaliyah, H.E.R., and Rihanna, to speak into the way that she portrays her artistry. Fixating our attention to the sultry captivation of her showcased single, “High Thoughts,” we admire the compelling universe that Annais has lured us into with her vibrant performance. The way that “High Thoughts” tackles various realms of prevailing and intimate at the same time is remarkable. When listening to this song, we feel alive as an amplified sense of comfort reigns supreme from the delicate timbres conveyed by Annais. With the theme being based on her getting high and turning her thoughts into actions, we navigate through the headspace of Annais while effortlessly allowing in the breathtaking fusion of the elusive instrumentation paired with Annais’ vocalization. The lyrics have us swirling in a euphoric universe that pulls us into its embrace. Here we fully immerse ourselves in the artistic talents that she fluently disperses, as she sheds the realism inside of her very being. “High Thoughts” carries out an intriguing structure that allows this song to go on for five minutes, with you being more stimulates each moment that passes by. As the elusive sound waves of Annais’ songwriting techniques coming to a halt with raw emotion shed in the deliberate laughs kept in the arrangement, the musical outro gently takes us to our final destination as we linger around the resonance of “High Thoughts.” Listen to "High Thoughts" here. Congratulations on the release of “High Thoughts.” We love the authenticity that shines through this song! How did you know that you would take this song and go in the route that you did with it? Thank you for having me, and thanks for the support! Honestly, I didn't know. I just went with the flow of my mind. For me, writing songs comes organically. My songs are like my diary, I write what I feel, and whatever sounds right. I wrote this in the moment but with each song I write, each process is different, so it depends. Could you please take us what went into the creative process that you approached when making a song this intimate and vulnerable? Well, this song came when I first started smoking weed. Me feeling this new feeling, that made me feel a whole bunch of other things, in which I've never felt before. So, I was fascinated by how I felt. Like 'oh man, I'm feeling super vulnerable, but I'm alone in my room. So I was thinking 'What would I do if I had that certain person here to fulfill my desires? What would I do to them? How would it go?' So I basically foreplayed it in my head and wrote it down. I just let it flow out. I got some inspiration from this random beat I found online, so I wrote for most of the night. Was there anyone helping you to achieve the desired sounds that we hear floating in “High Thoughts?" If so, how did they enhance the project? Yes, my good friend Virshawn Green. He's the man behind the track. He's also the person you hear at the beginning of the song. I asked him to help me make the beat and gave him the chords. He did his thing of course. I'm not one to talk much, so it's crazy how he knows what sound I'm trying to give. Like he just knows. I really enjoy working with him, he just gets me musically. You'll definitely hear more from him on my next project. What is the main message that you send to your listeners through the music that you release? Honestly, I wouldn't say there's much of a message to get from my music right now. Most of the music you hear and don't hear is me getting out feelings and trying to get to know myself through my creative process. For most of my childhood, I've had trouble with anxiety, stage fright, and I never really had the confidence to put myself out there. I always wanted to have a perfect voice, not realizing that I needed to do the work to be who I wanted to be. I had to figure that out on my own. So I'm doing the work. This is me finding myself, like postcards while I'm away in my head. If one was to get a message from my music, it would be that I'm gonna do me, I'm gonna be me unapologetically. I'm not worried about anything but my business. I'm a kind person, but you'd never know because I'm an introvert and I have a lovely resting bitch face. All in all, I'm here to make good music. I'm open-minded when it comes to music, so I want to do any and everything. I'll always want to elevate. I'll better my craft now, so maybe in the future, I can inspire someone else. Instagram Twitter

23-year old musician Zachary Booth is a Garden City Community College graduate as he took it upon himself to complete a music program reinforcing his talents as an artist. Born in Steven Points, Wisconsin, Zachary Booth resides in Denver, Colorado, where he has been releasing music since 2020. Creating an ethereal atmosphere in a sea of plummeting emotion with the release of his most recent single, “Bliss,” Zachary Booth addresses his desire to escape his worries and distractions as he nimbly glides through a Pop/Electronic instrumentation. From his songwriting to vocal delivery, you can hear the passion overflow as the themes he adopts edge to the realm of vulnerability. Pushing the envelope as he accosts the melodic structure in a manner that he has yet to explore, we hear a new side of Zachary Booth. The verses are chalked full of a narrative that showcases the emotion authentically felt by his spirit as he allows the chorus to take a limited approach to the vocals performed but rely heavily on the tantalizing hues of the beat and vocal effects to submerge us in his inner thoughts. Being his third studio release, this is his debut single in the genre of Pop. You would never think that this would be his first time delving into the genre as he exudes his talents so effortlessly. “Bliss” sends a beam of hopefulness to us as we grasp onto the fact that Zachary Booth and others feeling like him are not alone in this world. Conveying eureka moments that have us sitting with our own earnest truth, the heartfelt sounds of Zachary Booth are some that we can get used to. Congratulations on the release of “Bliss.” What prompted you to dive into such a vulnerable topic in this single? Was there a specific moment or story to shape the creation of “Bliss?" Thank you! The reason I wanted to talk about the hard stuff in Bliss was that I wanted to be vulnerable about hardships. Social media can often make us forget that people struggle with things in real life. I wanted to explain the inescapable feeling of hard issues and the longing for a second of bliss. Everyone has ways to escape from their issues, so I think it's easy to relate. I wouldn't say there was a specific moment that shaped this song, rather all of the things I've faced over the years. How did you find the creative process varies in “Bliss,” compared to your previous releases that touch on other genres? Do you have a preferred genre to create for? I created Bliss a little bit differently than my other releases. I always find chords that I like and play them over and over while recording on my phone. However, I actually struggled at first to play Bliss' chords and sing along. So, I had to record the whole piano track before every writing session to sing along to it! Bliss definitely has more pop influences, with strong electronic drivers. However, I think I'm still fine-tuning what genre I'd like my music to live in. I love Rex Orange County, and I want to make music that is "alternative" like theirs! With each artist varying in the way that they approach a message being sent, what is the main message that you would like to transmit to your audience through your talents? I think each song is a different message, but I want to convey that nobody is alone. We are all going through things that can feel like the end of the world. Sometimes just knowing that other people are struggling with you can help. I always loved songs that were deeply relatable to me, and I hope to be that for my listeners. Fairly new to the music industry, could you please touch on your experience as an artist this far into your career? What has been the proudest moment on your journey to date? There are a couple of moments that stand out as the proudest moments of my music career. Being asked to perform at my hometown's Pride festival, Denver Westword, Voyage Denver, Buzz Music and others writing about "Bliss" has been a huge accomplishment as well. I also think about "Potential" hitting 10k streams on Spotify. I'm trying to take everything in as it happens. I don't want to feel like I rushed through these awesome moments. Instagram Facebook

Paul Cafcae has had an ear for staying melodies from an early age. Starting on the accordion, studying music theory, piano, and vocals in the USSR, he picked up the guitar while attending high school in Maryland, USA. Around this time, he began experimenting with writing his own material before touring with several bands across Europe and North America. Taking advantage of the pandemic by continuously exercising his undeniable writing techniques, Paul Cafcae understands the importance of a song that is flooded with infectious grooves. The buoyancy emitted in his most recent release, “Downtown,” plays upon a Country swing fused with a Blues inspired framework. You immediately envision yourself taking in the melodic structure of this song at a venue of your choice while sipping on a cold beer and sharing the moment with your friends. Adding a smidge of mockery into the way that Paul Cafcae showcases the mesmerizing lyrics, there is no doubt about it; you will be tapping your fingers and toes to the jaunty navigation of “Downtown.” The magnetism that pours from the opulent guitar riffs and exceedingly vibrant drum patterns rev up your engine as you indulge in the amplified sound of nostalgic tenors. The intention set in place for Paul Caface’s “Downtown” is to make light of the cultural differences of the big wig, busy city people, and the rest of the world who groove in the outwards of society. To sweeten the deal, Paul Cafcae recruits Venezuelan Hector Alexander to amplify his talents during a harmonica solo that speaks for itself. “Downtown” glistens in the upbeat universe of an astonishing Blues soundwave that trickles into a boisterous collaboration of artistry. Paul Cafcae is most definitely on to the way he has us craving a live show on a Saturday night. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Paul Cafcae, its a pleasure to sit down with you. The Country meets Blues sound that you nail in “Downtown” has us fully immersed in the energy this track brings forth. How did you come up with the idea for the subject of “Downtown?" Hi BuzzMusic, thanks so much for having me! When it comes to cultural differences between urban and countryside cultures, there is no lack of recognition: there are plenty of songs, books, poems, and movies about that. I grew up in a large city of about 5.5 million and settling down in the small town on the outskirts of Toronto definitely gave me even more perspective about these distinct differences, albeit in a slightly surprising way. Often downtown living is positioned as less prestigious, (think about David Wilcox's "Downtown Came Uptown" or Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl," but that's not the case here in the GTA. Having toured, I have a lot of friends both in big cities and in smaller communities, and I always found it a bit funny hearing them talk about how unimaginable life in that other setting is. So I wanted to switch things around a little bit and write a song from the position of what the countryside folk thinks about living in a big city vs what the city folk thinks about themselves. Thematically this piece is influenced a little bit by songs like CCR's "Fortunate Son," John Lenon's "Crippled Inside," and of course "September" by my personal Canadian idol Corb Lund. But this song of course is a tongue-in-cheek allegory. I guess I just wanted to show there is no single truth and that there will always be different strokes for different folks. I'm a bit of an idealist and I dream of global acceptance and inclusion one day! We love the harmonica solo by Hector Alexander. It’s the perfect touch to spice up the ambiance. What was it like working with one another on this song? Could you please tell us how the collaboration came to be? That's a great question! Hector lives in Venezuela and he and I never actually met in person. I came across his profile on one of the internet musicians' boards when I was looking for a harmonica for one of my older songs, Quarantine Blues #1. I learned that Hector played bass and harmonica, so I sent him the scratch track for Downtown, along with some notes, and may I say he nailed it on the first try! When I heard the harmonic track I knew immediately that this was it! He told me that he loved the tune so much, and I think that's the secret: if you have people working on a piece they really enjoy, they just make it much better than even the author can imagine it! So Hector and I have collaborated on a few more songs, and we will be working together on my next record, so stay tuned! You mentioned that you’ve been working on plenty of new music to come. We’re excited about that! What can you tell your audience about the releases to come? That's true, it feels very strange and unusual to produce and release at this pace, but in the absence of touring opportunities, all I am left with is making new music and playing live-stream concerts. As for what's in the works, there will most definitely be more songs like Downtown. In the past, my songwriting has been focusing mostly on individual peak experiences, things like romance, heartbreak, loneliness, or hopefulness. My goal was to provide entertainment and comfort to the listener. But now I feel like I need to touch more on public and social issues, I need to feel more like a part of the community and less like an isolated individual. Downtown is sort of a harbinger of that transition in my art. And as for You can expect a couple more singles before the end of the year, and then a new LP! How have you found the pandemic play into your talents as an artist? Has your creative process changed or stayed the same? As far as I can tell from my conversations with my friends and family, everyone has been affected by the pandemic one way or another. On the surface, I most definitely spend more time on the creative process. I used to practice for shows, but now I do less of that as I don't have any shows, and live streaming requires much less effort and preparation. So I found that now I use this time to think and come up with new songs and new music. I also think the pandemic and all that occurred around it changed some of my perspectives around what's important and what isn't. The healing power of music and art, in general, has been highlighted by its absence. And as an artist and a creator, I now feel more responsibility to leverage my ability to affect people's emotions and help them stay strong and hopeful. And thank you very much for generously calling my ability to write and perform songs a "talent!" Facebook Artist Website

Now singed to Pop Cautious Records, Jay Madera's music has managed to make its way across national radio stations and blogs. With his latest album, 'Anxious Armada,' Jay Madera mentioned that the album is his first artistic statement, striving to be a beacon for modern self-empowerment. Our journey begins with the intro track, "A House Divided." While opening the album with incredible energy, Jay Madera takes on a more politically-charged anthem where he calls on proper leadership. Blissfully transitioning into the next piece, "You Make Sense," Jay Madera charged this song with the utmost soul and emotion. While singing of finding sanity in someone's presence, we move onto the next track. Continuing with the heartfelt and passionate approach on the next piece, "Curb Appeal," we're taken into a down-tempo and dimly-lit sonic atmosphere with help from Madera's soulful vocals and accompanying instrumentation. Moving onto "The Next Great American Novel," Jay Madera offers us a highly conceptual and soothing acoustic piece, where he depicts the aches and pains of finding healing solutions through outside sources. Through the next track, "Screensaver," a haunting sitar soaks our speakers in mystery while Jay Madera's soothing vocals puncture us with themes of realizing that everything is not what it seems. A beautiful piano melody opens the next track, "Half Staff," where Jay Madera begins singing a soulful and reflective tune while contemplating his future. Continuing with the harmonious piano melodies, the next track, "People In Your Place," delivers the album's most broken and introspective piece. Jay Madera offers timeless lyrical themes and tender piano melodies to get our hearts fluttering. Reaching the album's climax with the five-minute cinematic masterpiece, "A Faithful Foil," Jay Madera spills his heart with lyricism depicting the struggle towards self-love and the inability to find it through others. Moving onto the song's second part, "Janus-Faced," Jay Madera fueled this continuation with heavily orchestral-rock instrumentals that liven our days with each spirited aspect. Turning down the tempo and energy with the next piece, "New Car Smell," Jay Madera offers yet another heartfelt and tender ballad while serenading us over harmonic piano melodies and soft drum patterns. We absolutely adore each emotional aspect and genuine lyric that Jay Madera offers us within this album, especially within the next piece, "OH-126." While opening with soothing acoustic guitar strokes and Jay Madera's whispery vocals, he brings us into another emotional atmosphere as he sings of falling in love only to have it taken from him in the end. Reaching the album's outro track, "Sertraline," Jay Madera heightens the sonic atmosphere through this short interlude with help from crisp folk-rock instrumentals and the murmur of background conversations. Throughout the entire album that is Jay Madera's 'Anxious Armada,' he soaked out speakers in heightened emotional turmoil, the savory sensations of love, and the hardships of finding confidence and faith once again. Find 'Anxious Armada' on all digital streaming platforms. We're more than pleased with the variety of songs and atmospheres you've placed into your album, 'Anxious Armada.' When did you begin creating songs and concepts for this album? This album is a pastiche of a variety of writing periods over the past five years. I don't really create overarching concepts intentionally, but I do think that my songwriting style has been consistently theoretical and metaphorical, while also being visceral and image-based. Each of the songs on this album came from a different headspace, different exploration of songwriting styles, and different instrumentation. The unifying element, I think, of these songs is my focus on lyrics. Sometimes I'll spend weeks on one verse or even one line of lyrics. Sometimes I rewrite, but usually, I leave it blank at first. I'll play that one line over and over until the lyric comes to me. Did you work completely solo on your album 'Anxious Armada'? Or did you work with any songwriters, producers, or session musicians? All of the song's lyrics and music are completely mine. I did work with Mia Carruthers, a fabulous producer, to turn my songs into fully-realized recordings, however. She did an excellent job of taking my demos and adding her own creative touches. I played a majority of the instrumentation on the album myself, but we did bring in an excellent group of session musicians for some niche moments on the record, such as the sitar on Screensaver, strings on Janus-Faced, horns on A House Divided, pedal steel on OH-126, etc. Out of all the emotional songs within your album 'Anxious Armada,' is there a song that's the most personal to you and close to your heart? All of them? Seriously, I am driven creatively by the intense experience of emotion I have when I sing these songs. But, if I have to point one out specifically, I will say that "People In Your Place" hits very close to home. It's all about the exposure and a subsequent 'cover-up' of interpersonal failures. The song is a reverie - a tangible recollection of extremely painful memories and their literal space in my world. I'd rather never talk about them But naturally, I instead sing about them for everyone to hear. You can hear the pain in the warbling of my vocal cords. We all go through crappy breakups, maybe I'm just complaining about them the loudest? How did you want your listeners to feel and react to the overall project 'Anxious Armada,' from the emotional tracks to the uplifting folk-rock tunes? If there is ever a 'goal' for artistic expression other than that expression, mine could be something to the effect of wanting those who listen to consider the conflict in their own lives in more detail. If we can just listen to how we are seeing our own worlds, maybe we'll be less numb. I think we're all going through our lives like Zombies at the strip mall. I don't feel I know any better than anyone, I just know that I've been numb before, and I'm still numb a lot of the time. That's the thing: the emotional novocaine always wears off eventually. That's why I'm attacking my own emotions through song. But you can really do it via any avenue you can. My god, it's so liberating to realize that we can feel something even when it's inconvenient! What was the most challenging aspect of writing, creating, and recording the entirety of your album 'Anxious Armada?' The most difficult part of the project was believing in the connection between how I heard the songs in my head and how I wanted the songs to be captured on tape. I'm hoping I did a decent job. Instagram Facebook

Soaring in from Montana, the electro-soul duo Desperate Electric has us dreaming of a needed "Vacation" with their latest lively single. Consisting of Ben Morris and Kayti Korte, the two fuse their vast influences from past decades to create a sound that's both contemporary and nostalgic. Combining live instrumentation with scorching electronic beats, Desperate Electric is more than ready to take listeners on a sonic escapade. Highlighting their latest single, "Vacation," Desperate Electric expands the song's sonic atmosphere with punchy drums, soulful guitars, and unique vocal arrangements. While Kayti Korte delivers her powerhouse vocals that take us back a few decades, Ben Morris adds a perfect modern twist through his playful vocals and contemporary undertones. Listening to "Vacation," a sharp electric guitar arrangement takes the lead accompanied by crisp electronic drum breaks. Once Ben Morris makes his vocal appearance while singing about losing his sanity and dreaming of being on vacation, Kayti Korte enters the song and offers a brilliant and upbeat harmony. We love the energetic and lively feel of this single, it truly takes us to warm and exotic places we wish to experience. Through short synth bursts, various sound effects, and tight drum arrangements, the sonics glimmer and gleam with nothing but warmth and enthusiasm. Reaching the outro, Kayti Korte takes center stage and sings her slightly filtered vocals that remind us of influential soul/r&b acts of the past. Indeed a song to get you dreaming of a "Vacation," Desperate Electric is continually finding new ways to keep their audience entertained and engaged during these trying times. Find "Vacation" on all streaming platforms. We're moving and grooving with the upbeat sonics of your latest single, "Vacation." What inspired your duo to create a song that dreams of vacations? The short answer? Quarantine. The longer answer…we both can be serious workaholics and sometimes it can be beneficial to take a ‘vacation’ of any kind, whether that be forced upon us because the world is shut down, we’re on an actual vacation, or we just need a mental break. Last year kind of felt like a forced vacation and it ended up having its fair share of benefits even though our lives looked a lot different than we thought they would. We like the idea of a ‘create your own vacation’ sentiment. Between your duo, how did you divide the creative process for your single, "Vacation"? Who handled what aspects of the song? Ben actually wrote most of the lyrics about a year ago. We were kind of in limbo for a while after we had to stop touring, and it took almost 9 months for us to get into the studio to record. The choruses were written and stayed exactly the same, while I added the ‘gonna stay for a while’ post-chorus. We wrote the verses together, with Ben taking the heavier hand on a lot of the instrumentation. He’s pretty much a wizard in the studio, which makes my job easy! Could you break down what sound and feel you initially had in mind for the vocal production and arrangement within "Vacation"? Especially Kayti Korte's slightly filtered and nostalgic vocals around the bridge? We definitely wanted a crispy dance/pop aesthetic overall, but I can never help myself from throwing in outrageous retro vibes or other bits of our eclectic influences. The bridge is when I really dialed it back to the ’70s with the rhythmic disco-Esque guitar rising to the top of the mix, some soulful/cheesy backing vocals, and Kayti’s retro radio tone vocals. As far as arrangement goes, we are junkies for a post-chorus that is essentially a dance breakdown, but beyond that, the arrangement of this one felt good as your common pop song structure (verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus). How does "Vacation" contrast your other singles within your discography? Do you usually create such upbeat and lively atmospheres? It’s certainly on the brighter, more upbeat side, but that’s definitely somewhere we’ve learned to go in the last year with all of the challenges we’ve faced. Our other music definitely feels a bit darker than this, but we love the direction this is heading, and how natural it feels for us. The unquenchable thirst for a groovy beat has always been there, and although we have a couple of songs that are in that vein, this is definitely the furthest down that rabbit hole we’ve ventured; honestly, we’re loving it. I think we’re gonna stay for a while. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Unceasingly putting forth entrancing melodies that defy modern-day production techniques and sprinkle in the soulful passion dripped in the nostalgic golden age of Hip-hop, MC Zappa steadily infiltrates our airwaves with his bit-hop creations. Residing in the vivacious city of Atlanta, the rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist flaunts his intricately crafted skill set as he continues to bring together a global fan base. Taking the speakers to a place where the conscious tones radiated in his verses act as a public service announcement, MC Zappa strikes our minds with his latest single, “Call The Law.” Focusing on the racial biases that continue to float amongst the universe, MC Zappa uses his platform to elevate the voices of BIPOC individuals everywhere. Approaching “Call The Law” in a bursting force field of nostalgic hues, the old-school Hip-hop that drips from this song is expressive and reminiscent as it takes the foreground in what some deem the saturated melodies we hear in the genre today. With his artistic versatility glimmering in the instrumental framework that solidifies this body of work, we admire his ability to build upon a buoyant instrumentation with such conscious lyrical motifs. Every word offered in this song exposes a cold hard reality that some are still turning the other cheek towards. That’s why the importance of the message that MC Zappa conveys sits heavily in our hearts as we are standing in unity with his voice and how he chooses to project it. Brilliant with his imagination, we hear the embodiment of MC Zappa shining in the influential grooves of “Call The Law.” We admire the message that you etch into the powerful single of, “Call The Law.” With the subject matter that you speak of affecting the lives of many people for generations, how did you know that now was the time to release this track? Honestly, I really can't even say for sure how I knew. To quote the late great MF DOOM, "I could feel it in my melanin; it's compellin'". Now keep in mind, I had recorded "Call The Law" between July 2018 and April 2019, way before the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor murders. For a time, I had briefly entertained the idea of releasing the song in June of last year, when this issue was really in the forefront of public consciousness, but I thought it may have been in bad taste, so I didn't. I didn't want people to think "oh he's clout chasing, he's just putting out a song against police brutality because everybody else is talking about it right now". So yeah---I can't quantify it logically, but something in my heart of hearts just told me that now was the right time. You truly tapped into the old-school essence of Hip-Hop on this song. Could you please take us into the creative process of “Call The Law”? Did it vary for the regular creative process that you take into your creations? It's funny you ask that. In retrospect, the creative process for "Call The Law" was, in some ways, quite similar to that of "No Preacher", a track I released in 2019 that was also a single from my upcoming sophomore LP, "Legend Of Zappa". As far as the instrumental side, it was really quite simple. One day in July of 2018, I was just playing around in my DAW, trying to create some loops from scratch that sounded like actual 8-bit VGM samples. At some point, I hit upon a simple 5-note triangle bassline riff, which I then paired with a noise drum loop and a single square wave note. I remember at the time I thought "huh, this might be nice", but I wasn't over the moon about it. I just saved the loop and filed it away, thinking it might be nice to use in a track at some point. As far as the lyrical side, I remember very clearly how that came about. In 2018, it seemed like every day, I couldn't look at the news without seeing multiple stories about black folks having 911 called on them while they were performing perfectly mundane and everyday actions. "White Woman Calls Police On Oakland Family For Barbecuing In Public Park". "White Woman Calls Police On 8-Year-Old Girl For Selling Water Without A Permit". "Black Yale Student Has Police Called On Her For Napping In Common Room". And I'm just like damn...this is crazy! Now I had wanted to write a song about police brutality since late 2017, but reading all those headlines every day was what really lit a fire under me. So some of those thoughts I had in 2017 just kind of coalesced with my opinion on the spate of fraudulent and offensive 911 calls, and before I knew it, I had three verses written. The final construction of the instrumental was really quite simple; I went back and listened to that 8-bit loop I'd made in July 2018, took it and added this funky fresh drum break I'd dug from the crates that year, and then I had a basic skeleton. All told, the main instrumental probably took no longer than, say, about 10 minutes. But I'm a perfectionist, and so I had to add in little details and parts that would add character and flavor to the track, which took about an hour or so, I think. See, I encounter so much data and information over the course of every day that I don't have time to process it all, so I think "oh this might be nice to use for something", and just write it down for later. That's why I've got like 100 or so pages of Notes on my phone; I just jot stuff down (lyrics and sample ideas) so I can sit down and think about it later. So I had a bunch of concepts in my notes in no particular order that I pulled from when I sat down to make the track. Some of them worked; some of them didn't, and were subsequently left on the cutting room floor. How do you find that “Call The Law,” holds up to other releases listeners can explore in your music catalog? I think it holds up very well! I mean, I didn't really set out to make a flashy track or do anything really fancy---my intent was to send a message. The production is paradoxically simple yet very rich, which is a description that could honestly apply to various tracks in my repertoire. And as far as the lyrical content, be it fortunately or unfortunately, it is very topical, and is, as my more serious tracks go, the most likely to be strongly meaningful decades from now. But you can't possibly know how much I want this song to become irrelevant in the future. I know, that sounds very strange for an artist to say about his work. But if it's the year 2071 and this song still accurately describes the relationship between law enforcement and the black community, then that means society has still failed us. As an artist, the message that is sent out is vital. How do you hope this song is received by your fan base? Yes, I agree with that about the message; it is very important. To quote one of my favorite novels, this isn't about a good job; this is about my people's pain. To my listeners who are unaware of the horrors of police brutality and the centuries-old evil that is systemic racism in America, I hope this song serves as a wake-up call, or at the very least a jumping-off point to start educating themselves about the things that America prefers to sweep under the rug. The skeletons in the closet, if you will. To my listeners that are all too aware of this sordid reality, I hope that this song serves two purposes: to let them know that they are not alone and that their stories are not forgotten, and to inspire them to fight---mentally, physically, and spiritually---to end this hell. What can we expect to see next from you? 2021 is a very busy year for me! Firstly, at some point this year I will be releasing a new remix of "Call The Law", which will mostly be titled the "Unreal Mix". See, a lot of people still don't believe that this is really happening. They're either ignorant or in denial, but either way, they don't believe that there is a need for any change or more accountability in the way law enforcement conducts itself. So that mix will address that aspect of how this whole thing is still kinda "unreal" to a lot of people. I've got a collaborative EP with my colleague Hakeem Shakur which we're calling "The Game Has Changed", which is currently in the works and will release sometime this year, most likely in either late Q2 or mid Q3. There's also "New Dimensions", a collaborative LP with my eclectic producer friend Zenati, whose release date is still TBD. "Call The Law" may or may not be the final single from my forthcoming sophomore LP, "Legend Of Zappa". But if it's not, then the next and final single from the album will be a song about the beauty and politicization of afro-textured hair. Yes, and of course the full album will be releasing this year, most likely in Q4. I've been working on it for quite a while now, and I really can't wait to finish it up and unleash it upon the public. And I have to say, I feel very lucky to have brought on board [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], some of the greatest names in hip-hop, for that project. So yeah, stay tuned---whatever I drop next, it'll be a sure shot! Instagram

The southern triple threat Lacey Caroline is bound to be a household name sooner than later. As an actress, singer, dancer, and host, Lacey Caroline has made her way to becoming an award-winning enigma. Of English, Irish, German, and Japanese descent, Lacey Caroline went from dancing and cheerleading to delving into the world of community theatre. After being referred to her first agent, Lacey Caroline's big break came with her cast as Mariah in the 2019 Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, A Christmas Love Story. Prior to being named NASCAR's Kid Reporter on NBC, leading her to a guest host and reporter job, Lacey Caroline secured features in episodes of Evil Lives Here, It's Supernatural, Lifetime's Terror in the Woods, and numerous short films, commercials, and music videos. Recently filming a supporting role in the feature film Match Struck, Lacey Caroline looks forward to rejoining her Supercross family later this Spring. Although 2020 saw a massive shift in the entertainment industry, Lacey Caroline maximized the year by winning the 2020 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Short Film and the 2020 Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Actress and Web Host. Always grateful for her team, Lacey Caroline is constantly sinking herself into many endeavors while allowing us to get to know her better. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Lacey. We're excited to chat with you about your entertainment career and endeavors. What initially inspired you to leap into the acting and entertainment industry? Thank you for having me. I was inspired by my Dad, who had a successful career as a professional mascot for teams in Japan, as well as in the NFL and NBA. He was the mascot for the NBA Charlotte Bobcats when I was born and I have been going to pro basketball, football, and baseball games since I was 3 months old. My first official "job" was as a mini-mascot for the Charlotte Hornets at the 2015 French All-Star Game in Paris. I performed in front of 25,000 fans during halftime and throughout the game and knew then that I loved being an entertainer. Is there a particular project that you're most proud to have taken part in, and why? I am still very proud of the first project that I ever did - a short film with UNC School of the Arts called "On the Lam." I am proud of this project because the role I played was originally written for a male actor, but I made an impression on the Director, Cam McCormack, in another audition process and he wanted to work with me. So he convinced the writers to change the character and I was cast! Working with Cam and his team, and several other projects at UNCSA was a great introduction to filmmaking and I always felt so comfortable and safe on set. Are there specific roles and characters that you prefer to play over others? I love to play any role that has depth and that shows a range of emotions, but I also love comedy. My dream role is a musical show or movie where I can play the funny side-kick that shows her feelings through songs and perfectly timed quirky comments! Are you currently featuring in any upcoming works that we should keep an eye out for? I wrapped a feature film, called Match Struck, this past fall so keep your eye out for that one and I have several amazing short films coming up. And there will be a few more NASCAR Kids reporter pieces this Spring. What's your favorite piece of advice someone has given you towards your career? I have been so close to a few amazing projects in the past 6 months, but I keep coming just short. My manager, Kim Matuka, gave me some great advice after an audition process that I was so confident about... she said, "Whatever you do, be memorable. Getting this far in a process is already winning - even if you don't book the role, they will remember you and you never know when you will be the perfect fit for the next project the casting team has!" Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Rass Limit, born Ramon Manolo Stoops, is a Germany based Hip-hop artist focusing his attention on the Pop Punk scene. The 23-year-old’s passion for Hip-hop started at a young age when he came in touch with American music of the ’90s. Being ultimately inspired by the genre, he took it upon himself to make his musical creations. Today he takes numerous influences into the songs he creates by channeling old and new sounds, a Punk rooted sway, as well as Alternative Rock and Hip-hop. Collaborating with Berlin-based Post-Hardcore trio Future Palace, Rass Limit brings his fan base the mind-altering sounds of “child support.” A single that glistens a light on the theme of being held back by the ones who love you the most in your lifetime. Transitioning from his Hip-hop roots, the progressive edge radiated in this energy-fueled single captures the chaos that can brew within a family setting that plunges into a lack of support. The reverberated vocalization of Rass Limit sets into the composition in a soothing manner that stimulates your sense with anticipation. As the lush guitar riffs continue to flood the arrangement in a sequence of hopefulness, the instrumentation ramps up as the vigor displayed by both Rass Limit and Future Palace expand into the unleashing of any bottled-up emotions that once ate away at their being. With the lyrical content stewing in a pot of pent-up aggression, not all is cloudy in the message that these artists portray. Showing their audience that they always have the stars to reach for permanently lines this masterpiece of an anthem in silver bliss. Rass Limit is making himself right at home in the genre of Pop-Punk with “child support.” Keeping him on our radar, we’ll have to take this track in as it coasts on replay. Congratulations on the crossover of genres, and the release of “child support.” What inspired you to venture into the route of Pop-Punk versus the Hip-hop roots that you know? Growing up to bands and artists like Blink-182, Sum 41 and Nirvana really helped me find my current style. In my teenage years, I mostly listened to 90s east coast rap like Nas, Mobb Deep, and Biggie. I was basically just listening to that while wearing baggy clothes and Mobb Deep t-shirts. Then I discovered the new age of hip-hop which inspired me to cross punk elements with today’s hip-hop. But I always loved the storytelling in 90s hip-hop songs so I took that part into my songs. We love the colossal sound of Future Palace collaborating with you on “child support.” How did this collaboration come to be? My manager basically hit up the band and they were excited to collaborate. Maria, the front singer, could really relate to the song since she had experienced similar things in her life. Could you please share a glimpse of what it was like working with one another to bring the larger-than-life soundscape of this song to life? It was completely different and new to me to work with a successful band like Future palace on such a meaningful song. It was like sharing a story with your closest friend and realizing they went through the same problems. Moving forward in your art, what can your audience expect to hear from your work? To stay true to me and to try different styles, mixing genres would be on top of my list. Basically, bring back old stuff but also trying new stuff. Music is always changing so go with the flow and don’t stop. Instagram.com/rasslimit

Growing up in New York, Pop/Rock artist Bobby Páraknight has been heavily influenced by cinematic pieces and the Beatles since his early teens. These connections propelled him into the music industry, as he has been composing and writing music ever since. With his new single “The Prelude,” Páraknight uses upbeat instrumental beats combined with airy, confident vocals to engage and connect with listeners of all ages. “The Prelude” was created in a spontaneous piano session that took inspiration from late 70’s disco sound combined with pop beats. This groovy track is an excellent expression of Páraknight’s emergency catchy musical type. Shifting into the second half of this single, Páraknight slows down and begins to vocalize more emotion into each lyric. Moving from a beachy style tune into a more raw and uncut set of vocals, “The Prelude” captures multiple musical essences that set it apart from any other productions within the genre. Being an individual who has been infused with arts in the various forms of acting, music, or dance, Páraknight can draw his musical style from these numerous backgrounds to create truly unique musically pieces like “The Prelude,” making him a must-listen for listeners who want to step out of the box. Can you walk us through your inspiration for "The Prelude?" “The Prelude” came exactly as it is while I was strumming away on my guitar, it really just burst out & I switched it and composed it on my piano, hence there was no striking inspiration or I wasn’t even writing something at that moment. It does happen like that alot of the time. I was having a great little jam session on my own which leaks into the song and defines its nature, you do the molding rest. You mentioned that you were influenced by The Beatles as an early teen, are there any artists you find inspiring now and are interested in collaborating with? There are many varied and interesting artists from all genres working today and it would be exciting to work with any of them. From the top of my head - Jacob Collier would be a fun guy to work with, I would like to see more of Lorde. Can you walk us through your experience writing and producing this song during the pandemic? The pandemic was definitely a big opportunity to draft creativity out excessively and I used it to my best. I did write The Prelude during the summer of 2020 along with many other pieces, some of which will be following up. Stay Tuned!! Your singles have the ability to take on a life of their own, how have you been able to connect “The Prelude” to some of your previous singles? It does, in that The Prelude does not obey the standard song structure which will be found in some of my music, but does not connect consciously or necessarily as I like each piece of work to be distinctive. What's next for you? Everything! I’m following The Prelude up with even bigger prospects, a new single which is already under production, and soon, An Album!! I’m an Actor as well, which is a true passion of mine alongside music and have some exciting projects coming up next, I will carry on focusing on ballet and paint more. I hope my music and art connects with people and everyone has a valued time. Instagram Facebook