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Toronto-based rap artist, Classik was born and raised in the world of Hip-hop. Growing up, he would listen to the greats and soon developed his voice. As he discovered the power and influence in writing rhymes, Classik began to focus on creating tracks that his audience can vibe with, relate to, and come back to time and time again. Tapping into the soothing grooves of infectious melodies in his latest track, "Worth It," Classik embodies a sedated state of raw emotion in the lyrical dexterity that he projects to listeners far and wide. The instrumentation's minimalistic approach that weighs in on the rhythmic acoustic side has us sinking into our seats as we reap what Classik sows. With the addition of beguiling drums carrying the invigorating soundscape expressed to us, the foundation that effortlessly supports the buttery rhyme schemes of Classik takes over in moments. Creating an atmosphere that touches on a nostalgic hue of Hip-hop vibrations, Classik also manages to adapt to the Contemporary upsurge of R&B comforts flawlessly. Classik's intricately scripted words cut through any facades in place as they fixate upon a reality that immerses the speakers in truthful moments. We're exposed to an evocative cascade of Classik's innermost personal thoughts as he vividly paints a picture of his peer's only paying notice to him when he succeeds, not when he is struggling to take flight. As Classik continues to take you under his enchanting spell, there is something to say about the clarity divulged in "Worth It." Congratulations on the release of, “Worth It.” With the personal roots sprouting from this song, in your own words, what does, "Worth It," mean to you? 'Worth it' embodies my perspective on what it feels like to be a hungry artist in a sea of other creative minds, and the devotedness it takes to shine through. The song represents the feeling and process of continuously putting your heart on your sleeve in the form of art - and the stress and sacrifice that comes along with it. It can be easier for spectators to see the end results of someone's accomplishments without understanding the process it took to get there. "Worth it" is a question to myself - asking if all of this hard work and sacrifice is worth it and, even though all the pain and struggles, reminding myself that this is about more than music. Could you please share a glimpse of what sparked the creative process behind this track? The process for this song was a bit different than usual. Sometimes it can take me multiple days to finish a track since I do more than write lyrics and rap, I also take care of the entire mixing and mastering engineering process. The writing usually takes the longest since it's important to me that my lyrics portray my emotions and opinions in a way that listeners can vibe with, matching a tone and flow that's pleasing to the modern sound. With "Worth It", it's almost as if my subconscious already knew what was going to happen before my pen even hit the paper; it's almost as if I was subconsciously frustrated and needed to vent something that was deep within me. I wrote this song in under an hour and had it recorded, mixed, and mastered all within one night and did not second guess it for a second. I set it out for a release schedule the very next day. I feel any artist or engineer who knows what it's like to be 'in the zone' can relate. How do you allow your musical and non-musical inspirations to tap into your creative headspace? Inspiration takes form in so many ways for me. One of my biggest non-musical inspirations comes from travel and discovering new places I would have never dreamed of when I was younger. With the pandemic, I've been in my headspace more and I've been reflecting on my past and the results have been different, maybe a bit sadder in tone with every new song. I'm not the best at expressing deep emotions in real life, many know me as the funny guy who is always cracking jokes making people smile, but something about writing lyrics lets me tap into a part of myself that I guard and protect on a daily. As for musical inspirations, they come from so many places. I grew up in a very loud family that loves to blast music at any time of day, from bachata to 90s hip-hop. I've always cared about the content and message in my music due to my love of golden age hip-hop but also I also understand the importance of melody and movement within a good sound. While writing 'Worth it', one important inspirational figure popped in my head which was my uncle who passed away in 2017. He introduced me to his box of hip hop cassette tapes when I was younger, schooling me the hip hop greats and reminding me that this music shit is powerful. I felt it was important to mention him in the song to remind myself where I come from and that yes, it is worth it. What would you like your listeners to take away from the songs that you put forth? First off, I want to say I appreciate every single listener who takes the time to dive into my world of music. I look at my songs as extensions of myself dropped on this planet in time capsules, always marking a moment in time or an emotion/feeling. I listen to hip-hop as a way to relate and adapt through the good and the bad, the anger, happiness, or tranquility. There's a song for everyone. I just want my listeners to feel connected because it's always beautiful when someone knows exactly how you feel inside. What can we expect to see next from you? 2021 is all about the music for me. I plan to keep up with my consistency of new, quality music releases on a regular basis. The pandemic has given me more time to reflect on what's important to me and create a body of work that I know my listeners will love. I plan on pushing more videos also, and giving more attention to the Canadian hip-hop scene. Instagram

Wearing the many hats of an entrepreneur, Rice is versatile when it comes to his talents. As an artist, songwriter, singer, and philanthropist, Rice is a firm believer that music is a universal language that is meant to educate, empower, and connect with others. With his love for combining real-life experiences into his music, whether it be his own or a lesson he learned in a movie, he thrives on painting images from a different perspective. Rice's wide array of projects reflect the passion and ingenuity that lives within himself. In his most recent single, "Juice," Rice develops an influential environment in which his audience can share vibrations in a world custom to his craft's unique stylings. As the tantalizing instrumentation builds up anticipation that has you wondering how Rice will approach this sonic canvas, you vanish amongst the mid-tempo, bass-forward resonance that punches through your headphones. Rice has a certain tone that acts as comforting yet assertive as he radiates his messaging through well thought out verses. He takes on a minimalistic approach with the way he tackles the bars that he offers up to his listeners. By using proper timing and placement in the emphasis behind the words shed, Rice ensures that he is only conveying what truly matters. This track is an easy listen that provides captivating momentum in the genre of Hip-hop. "Juice" has a way of giving you everything you need in a one-stop-shop for auditory goodness provided by Rice himself. To make relatable music and make an impact, we would say that Rice can check that off his list. Congratulations on your most recent release of, “Juice.” Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process looked like when creating this song? From the verse that gets stuck in my head to then looking for that perfect beat the set the mood and tone for the song. It is creating a sound based on a beat that just strong but subliminally slides into your mind, and using words that are light and fun, but packs a powerful punch because while there is the perception I want for my listeners I leave it open enough to hit that perfect in-between balance where I and my listeners meet and go on the journey together, but the subject matter is so broad that it gives them enough space for my listeners to write their own story within my story. Everyone is impacted differently by events that happen in the world, and Juice took on a life of its own based on my own experiences with events such as co-organizing the BLM m0vement, which is something that changed my life, it makes me take a look at the role I want to play in my platform whether big or small, whether it influences one or many, words are a powerful tool, and it can be used for good influences or negative. I want my words to empower, provoke thought understanding, and change so I want to choose what I say more carefully and make music that can be heard and appreciated by all. How does the style of, “Juice,” compare to other songs that you have out? The style of Juice does not compare to my other songs. I'm still growing and learning how to use my instrument which is my vocals every day. with more intention and purpose and created for a wide audience, While this song may speak to everyone differently, it a song that will speak to everyone because love, respect, and power is not a stranger to anyone and the struggle for love power and respect have impacted all of our lives at some point so Juice is different because it's so much more relate-able no matter what walk of life. Juice is different because I am not the same songwriter or singer I was 2 to three years ago. My experiences disappointments losses and conscious decisions on how I want to be perceived as a man, artist and overall person with a little insight into my thoughts on choices and integrity comes out in this song stronger than in any of my other songs As an artist, who do you make music for? What do you want your listeners to take away from the songs that you create? I want to make music for everyone, not selfish, unfiltered with my perception but with so much intent and respect that maybe you do not listen to my old music because it was not something that you could identify with, but making music in which the subject matter in a world matter and as an artist I get to add my take on it with it being open-ended for the listener to add their history, is what I want my listeners to hear, see, feel and be able to imagine themselves experiences and how that has shaped their views fears or dreams when it comes to this songs subject matter which is love power and respect. I want my listeners to know that our experiences whether good or bad do not define us, we are exposed to new information all the time, and we get to reflect and change the things we do not like about ourselves all the time. Embracing our strengths and areas which continue to fall short should not stop us from striving to be our best in whatever we choose to pursue. What musical and non-musical influences do you allow to shape the music that you put forth? My musical influences are J Cole, Jay Z and it has to do with not just their music but the way they do the business of music. The support they give to the community that people do not always know about. They have consistency, longevity, great content in the industry. They also have a passion for life and I admire anyone who does allow obstacles to dictate their story. My non-musical influences are my Great Grandmother because she was the Matriarch of our family and she died 14 years ago but there are things that she taught me before she left this earth that I didn't understand at the time, and now I have a greater understanding of what she was talking about, but when I was away from my family, I could hear her telling me that no matter what happens in life I have to be strong and push ahead, which is why I speak about loss, and disappointment but hope and just hanging on in my music because she was not a religious woman but she was spiritual and faith will allow you to be okay with disappointments and loss because while it may not be your plan its a part of the plan. My grandmother also taught all of us to never give up. My grandfather is another influence because he was a quiet man but so many people loved and respected him, for how he treated others and he was such an intricate part of his community. He was a man with integrity at all times no matter what and that is why these two people are such influences in my life. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Nigel King, affectionately known as Phayze-Won, has been in the music scene since 1998. During the last 20 years, he has collaborated with many musicians and worked on perfecting his sound in the genre of Hip-hop. Phayze-Won wrote his first rhyme at the age of 11 and has since been influenced by an eclectic collection of music in which his father owned. Multifaceted at best, Phayze-Won is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist dedicated to bringing his audience a contrasting mixed bag of musical creations. Collaborating talents with the prominent capacities that Coco Leah exudes in her vocal performance, Phayze-Won shines a glimmering light on the celestial quintessence locked into his single, “Help.” Submerging us in the elusive nostalgia that delves into a reminiscent Hip-hop and R&B continuum, the significant messaging enhances the importance of a world filled with peace. As the thesis remains a cause that pertains to the movements of all fighting for equality worldwide, Phayze-Won steers the beguiling ambiance in a unified manner. With the gentle instrumentation forming an otherworldly soundscape of multidimensional persuasion, the talents that Phayze-Won offers up in the lyrical dexterity shaped has us tapping into our souls as we fully take in the heartfelt reach extended to auditors. The warm invitation of “Help,” that tugs on our heartstrings, has us swaying into an ethereal universe that radiates hope for better days ahead. The dynamism between the sweet sounds that Coco Leah emits as she poignantly harmonizes with Phayze-Won is justly exceptional. Their compatibility on this track offers a look into various perspectives while coming together for one sole purpose. Through tones of indefinable R&B elements fusing with spellbinding rhyme schemes through the verses that Phayze-Won lays down, “Help” reaches the hearts and minds of individuals seeking compassion for all. We are thrilled to have been able to feature your single, “Help.” How did the collaboration with Coco Leah come to be? What was it like working with one another? It was a long process... I had the beat and song written for quite a while but felt it needed a female voice. I knew Coco as an artist and she wanted for a long time to do a song with me, I decided to give it a go for her to do the hook, and after much work, I'm really happy with how the song and final product turned out Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process entailed when structuring, “Help?" I had the beat for a couple of years and loved it. When I first heard the beat I automatically had the vision and heard the lyrics in my head of what I wanted to write. HELP is what I thought of especially with everything that's going on in the world around us....the human race needs HELP. You’ve been creating music since 1998. With your extensive experience in the Hip-hop industry, what is your take on how the Hip-hop scene has formed to this date? The hip-hop scene has changed a lot but mainly in a good way because now as artists and fans we have more accessibility to one another. We are more able to be interactive and have more platforms to put our music out independently. How have you found yourself grow as an artist from the beginning of your journey until now? Any words of wisdom for those looking to get started? Ah man, I've grown a lot over the years because I've gained wisdom, life experiences, and confidence as an artist so I'm able to tap in deeper and express myself through my music. My words of wisdom for those who wish to get started always believe in yourself stay true to yourself never take no for answer and have a thick skin. Always get back up and be tenacious. What can we expect to see next? You can expect the unexpected for my up and coming EP #IAMKING you'll definitely see my versatility as an artist. You'll also see a video for "REAL LOVE " coming soon that will tell a love story .....another side of me. Stay tuned !!!! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Dallas to Los Angeles, the R&B/Soul Artist and Singer/Songwriter Leslie Austin shares a personal story with her recent single, "Burned." Gearing up to release her upcoming debut EP, Leslie Austin wanted to share the project's first single to give us a taste of her latest works. As the pandemic hit and Leslie Austin was low on income, she high-tailed it back to Dallas's home town, leaving her belongings behind. With a goal in mind to continue creating and recording music throughout the pandemic, Leslie Austin felt inspired back home and created her debut EP while also releasing the highly-anticipated single, "Burned." The powerful single, "Burned," shares the age-old tale of infidelity and the sting it leaves behind. Leslie Austin felt inspired to write this single after experiencing a similar situation with someone she thought was a soulmate. We can hear an empowered, spiteful, and sassy Leslie Austin sings her soulful vocals over the song's retro instrumentation and silky-smooth grooves. Listening to "Burned," the song opens with a heavy R&B/Soul atmosphere through the low groaning saxophone, warm drum patterns, a gripping bass lick, and whopping piano melodies. As Leslie Austin begins pouring her powerhouse vocals over the track, she tells an unfortunately relatable story, as she sings of the bittersweet truth and the burn it leaves. We feel this heavy sense of nostalgia through the song's sultry and groovy instrumentals, giving us a taste of R&B's prime through the organic instrumental medley. Not to mention a blistering electric guitar solo to lead the song out, the entire instrumental is truly impeccable. Leslie Austin is haunting our days, and seemingly the soul who did her wrong with the release of her powerful single, "Burned," as she spills her truth despite the lies she's discovered. We love the power that the entirety of your single "Burned" delivers. Why did you want to write such an empowering song that touches on the realities of infidelity? I actually wrote this song a few years ago when I was in the ‘angry stage’ of processing what this guy did to me. But I held off on recording it for a while because I wasn’t sure if the lyrics were too angry/bitter considering that I usually try to keep things pretty positive. But for me personally, art is an expression of emotion, experience, feelings, personality, and processing. There's no right or wrong. It's not meant to only be 'positive' or only one thing...at least not for me. More than anything I want my music to be real and authentic while hopefully giving people hope and healing along the way. This song came easier to me than many have, and I've been singing it live for years before I finally laid the track down. I'm so happy to have finally put it out there, and I know there are so many people who can relate to being totally deceived and 'burned' by someone you thought was the love of your life. Yet here we are...still standing and better for it. We must mention how gripping and groovy the instrumentals are within your single "Burned." What inspired this soulful, broad, and powerful sonic route? Thanks! I love soulful grooves...that's my thing. And venturing away some from the production styles of my last three tracks, I wanted this one to be totally authentic, not only in lyrics and musicality but in the way it was produced. I wanted all real instruments and nothing over-manufactured to please the so-called 'radio experts'. Real songs, real experiences, real pain, and real instruments. So everything you hear on this track is a real instrument played by a real musician, and all the vocals (lead & background) are me. We even made one of the background beat sounds by shaking a box of tambourines. Could you bring us into your songwriting process for "Burned?" How were you able to mentally place yourself back in a past relationship to write your empowering message? Well as I said, I wrote this a few years ago not long after I experienced it. So while I had moved past some of the intense and shocking initial pain, I was in the angry stage and could more easily write about it without feeling stuck in my sadness. I sat down with one of my songwriting partners and told him the type of piano melody I was looking for, and he started to play. Then I heard the vocal melody over it in my head and recorded what he was playing on my phone. A day or two after that I jumped on a plane, listened to the recording, and had the whole song written by the time I landed. This one was meant to be written and basically wrote itself. Did you have any help when recording the instrumentals for your single "Burned?" How did you achieve such exhilarating and sultry instrumentals? Oh yes, it takes a village lol. Unfortunately, my piano and guitar skills are pretty limited, so I always use excellent musicians and producers to help bring my songs to life. I had actually driven from LA back to my hometown of Dallas during the pandemic while leaving my belongings in storage out there (they're still there). While in Dallas I decided to record with some local producers I'd heard about over the years, Beau Bedford and Jeff Saenz of Modern Electric Sound Recorders. Between those two, Jason Burt's engineering, Chris Ray helping arrange (and co-writing the song with me), and all of the talented musicians who played on it, we definitely brought it to life. Speaking of the musicians, I'd like to shout out Lunar Rae on drums, Chris Ray on piano/arranging/songwriting, David Hartmann & Charley Wiles on guitar, Jacob Smith on bass, Jonathan Mones on sax, Jordan Carr on trumpet, and mastering by Gene Grimaldi. They all killed it. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What will we see from you in 2021? As for 2020, the fact that I still found a way to record some of my new music in the middle of a pandemic after losing all sources of income and driving across the country... makes me pretty proud. I haven't let living out of the suitcase for these last 10 months be an excuse to stop trying to move forward in some way. I've tried to keep things progressing, appreciate having less, and continue working towards my goals...even though it's been a super weird and difficult year for many of us. As for 2021? I don't want to say too much, but I know this is a life-changing year for me. I know that God has started opening doors and confirming everything I'm meant to do, and I plan to continue walking through them. While I was created to do music and love doing it, I also know it's for a bigger purpose and not just about me. On a practical level, you'll be hearing more new music from me (hopefully a full EP or album), music videos, and much more. Thankful to be alive, to be doing what I love, and hoping to improve other people's lives along the way. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Montreal, Canada, the lyrical hip-hop artist, rapper, and songwriter Midas returns to take us through the introspective feel of his two recent tracks, "The New Age" and "Spiritual Warfare." Taking music seriously for over a decade now, Midas (Nathanial Service) has finally curated a sound that's both fresh and timeless. After the release of his debut album "Kross" in 2018, Midas has been busy crafting his brand as a conscious artist while currently working on his forthcoming mixtape entitled, "Mighty." Touching on his two recent releases, "The New Age" and "Spiritual Warfare," Midas reached out to producer Charlie Hayz to take on both tracks. Offering a similar introspective and contemplative feel throughout both of these singles, Midas is truly moving mountains with this raw and powerful approach. Diving into the single, "The New Age," Charlie Hayz opens the production with an organic lo-fi flair that screams prime 90s hip-hop. As Midas enters the down-tempo track with his robust delivery and intense lyrical content, he begins touching on "The New Age" that many dream of. While Charlie Hayz keeps the underlying beat incredibly soulful and almost ominous, he gives Midas the perfect opportunity to spit his meaningful fire all over this heavy tune. Moving onto the next single, "Spiritual Warfare," Charlie Hayz keeps this introspective feel afloat as he opens the production with melancholy piano melodies and a heavy mid-tempo beat drop alongside a gripping bass line. Listening to Midas' enthralling flow and delivery, we can't help but feel a flair of Immortal Technique shine through, although Midas' vocals are much deeper and more engaging. While touching on themes of finding peace of mind by any means possible, Midas stops us dead in our tracks with each intense lyric and the eerie production tones. Find both of Midas' recent singles, "The New Age" and "Spiritual Warfare" on all digital streaming platforms, and prepare for the drop of his forthcoming mixtape, "Mighty". We love the heavy vibes of both your recent singles, "The New Age" and "Spiritual Warfare." What inspired you to take on quite intense and powerful approaches for both of these tracks? Well, I was just in a spiritual mood when writing both tracks. I thought about life, God, and the world a bit. Spiritual warfare was more so a battle track against other rappers cause hip hop is was and will always be a competitive sport so that's the mode I was in when writing and recording that track. The new age on the other hand was more of a conscious track, fighting for the need of Change in Society or the World as a whole. Speaking on the single, "The New Age," what did you want your audience to take away from your bars on this track? For the new age, I wanted the listeners to just basically take away some food for thought, something that will make them think or reconsider how they will live their lives from here on out I also wanted the listeners to try and apply what I am saying to their own lives cause I honestly believe that what I am saying or the messages that I am implying is the right message or messages now whether you wanna roll with I'm saying is up to you you live your life the way you want or choose to but that or those is just my true belief or beliefs. We can't get enough of the intense vibes from your single, "Spiritual Warfare." Did you face any difficulty during your songwriting process when writing bars that are incredibly deep and introspective? No, I did not face any difficulty in writing "Spiritual Warfare". In fact, it only took me half an hour to write that song. Could you take us through your collaboration with producer Charlie Hayz for both singles "The New Age" and "Spiritual Warfare"? Did you work together to navigate the sound, or were the beats pre-made specifically for you? The beats were specifically pre-made for me. Spiritual warfare has a classical music Sample in the beat which is something I requested. I take my hat off to Charlie Hayz because he is a true producer he can do any style of production. Yeah, that guy is legitimate. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? My mixtape "Mighty" is currently in production so I will keep my fans and of course, BuzzMusic updated on that. Instagram

Born into arts and music, up and coming lyrical artist Zaida learned to play piano at only 12 years old and fell in love with the entirety of music. Using her self-written poetry as inspiration, Zaida showcases her incredible vocal delivery and immense storytelling ability in her new single, "Savannah." Within "Savannah," each listener will become those traveling the path as each lyric portrays one of Zaida's distinct journeys through heartbreak, hardships, and happiness. Lyrics like "what didn't you see in me" allow listeners to touch on the lowest heartbreaks felt just before the strong growths to follow. The melodic soundtrack creates a united and consistent feeling throughout this musical piece as the vocals grow and dip within each verse's feelings. The background piano ties into Zaida's musical roots and is truly the window for listeners to hear and feel her distinct experiences. "Savannah" has an organic and whole nature that encompasses the unique musical style within this piece. "Savannah" is much more than just a self-produced single, but rather a storyline for listeners to become a part of. As each of Zaida's songs draws from a unique background, we can not wait to see what she has in store for the future. We loved your new single Savannah and were wondering what the process was like for you when creating this track? Thank you for featuring my song Savannah on BuzzMusic! It is very rare that I compose a song in 20 minutes, and that is exactly how it happened with Savannah. I have always wanted to compose a song with a name in it. One night, I was watching a Facebook live show by a local artist, and he called his daughter over to him, her name, Savannah. At that moment, I knew that was the name of my next song. I picked up my acoustic, started strumming a few chords, and Savannah transpired. You mentioned the immense influence your mom had on your musical journey beginning at such a young age. Have you tried to continue incorporating her knowledge/teachings/journey in your music and if so how? My mom is my biggest fan. I have taken her on my musical journey for many years, and when I have faltered, she has led me back onto that journey. When my mom was diagnosed with Leukemia, I was at the hospital every day. After her chemotherapy sessions, she had me bring my guitar every time. One night she said to me, “I have you sing to me every night you visit because it’s the only time that I feel some normalcy during these sessions.” Even during those tough times, my mom never let me go astray on my dreams. My mom has been cancer-free for 8 years now, this February. She is my endless song. She encourages me every day to keep striving for the star that is within my soul. For many listeners your track creates a feeling of commonality and familiarity to their journey and positive/negative situations, do you find that your journeys are written to be entirely unique to yourself, or written into your music in such a way that makes them relatable to others? The beautiful element of a song is that the listener interprets it the way they see fit. When I write a song, yes, I write what I am feeling, but I also write it in a way where that listener can relate to the words. For example, in my song Savannah, did he leave to “go see Savannah,” meaning the town because he had to get out of where he was, or did he leave to see a girl named Savannah? It’s however the listener wants to interpret the song, what they are feeling at that moment. Each of your singles is so powerful and lyrically sound, how are you able to tie them all together to create your unique musical brand with such varying storylines? First, thank you for the compliment. I am a storyteller at heart. That is, what I believe, is to be my musical brand. I tell stories, using my voice as an instrument, to speak the words others can’t say. What can we expect to see next from you? My next single (I can’t disclose the title yet), I am truly excited about. Compared to Savannah, it has a totally different sound. And, I am going to have a guest artist singing on the track. That track will hopefully be out in a couple of months. Get ready, because it will have you dancing! Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, Hip-Hop rapper Lil Mike has had a passion for music since he was eleven years old. As an up-and-coming artist, Lil Mike draws musical inspiration from successful rappers like 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and many others as he continues to perfect his own unique sound. Each song he writes is used as an opportunity to share a poetic and memorable message that documents the community he came from and his newest single “Ways (On Everythin’),'' is no exception. The rugged instrumentals create a feeling of uncertainty while Lil Mike’s level headed lyrical ability keeps the track on balance. A strong, growing beat builds this inspiring track that will have any individual locked in mentally for the battle ahead. Consistency is created within the song as the balance of the motivating lyrics to the ever-changing sounds and create a high-quality track that many other rappers haven’t been able to create within their long careers. To see the immense skill and production ability Lil Mike establishes in “Ways (On Everythin’,) so early on in his career, it is clear his success as an artist is just beginning. Your new track is super meaningful and motivating, what would you say was your inspiration for this track? The inspiration for the record was being competitive and thinking where I came from and stating I’m the best at putting a pen down on paper You mentioned how you have drawn influence from other successful artists when creating your music, what parts of your sound have you taken from these artists, and which are completely unique to you? I could go all day and tell you what parts I drew from. But I can tell you what a big part of my sound was influenced was my learning to be myself, stay creative, discipline myself, and push myself along with the flow from Kendrick Lamar. He influenced me a lot and still continuing to learn who I am as an artist. For listeners, what kind of journey and message do you want to embody in your new track “Ways (On Everythin)?" I want the listeners to under bits and pieces of where I came from at the beginning of the verse but also know this is someone not to play with. These are my “Ways”. Also to acknowledge I have nothing but a competitive spirit. To see such a great deal of success and immense musical ability so early on in your career is super promising, what do you think is the next step for you moving forward? My next step is continuing to push out records on top of records, keep reaching out for listening, and keep displaying this talent on track. What would you like listeners to know about you and the music that you create? I take my craft very seriously, and the music varies, it can be competitive, storytelling, or just lyrical. Instagram

From Chicago to Nashville, TN, the dynamic artist, and mesmerizing singer-songwriter Layla Frankel releases an emotionally-impacting single entitled "TLC." Too bluesy for country artists and too poppy for folk, Layla Frankel didn't fit into a box and decided to stop trying. Discovering her unique sound described as "Soulcana," Layla Frankel basks in the glory of genres like pop, folk, soul, rock, and blues, all to serve listeners wild versatility that keeps anyone engaged. Now releasing the first track, "TLC," off of her upcoming fan-funded EP 'Postcard from the Moon,' Layla Frankel mentioned that this song was written shortly after the Parkland shooting in 2018 as a means of processing the emotional turmoil of the situation. "Though the song came from a specific historical event, I think it continues to be relevant and relatable - especially in our current political climate," states Frankel. Hitting play on "TLC," the song opens with uplifting instrumentals through bright piano melodies and warm acoustic guitar strums. As Layla Frankel begins singing of the tragedy that took place in Parkland three years back, she takes us through incredibly vivid and gut-wrenching scenes that put society on a pedestal and asks if we're genuinely and healthily healing from these tragedies. As the instrumentation begins to swell with fluttering woodwind instrumentals in the background, twangy electric guitar pulses, and a mid-tempo drum beat, we can feel the emotion and sadness that Layla Frankel has crafted this piece with. Ending the song off on a contemplative note while exclaiming that all anyone is looking for is some tender love and care, Layla Frankel has truly outdone herself with such a meaningful piece like this. Allow Layla Frankel to remind you of healthy healing through her latest single, "TLC," and prepare yourself for more emotion-evoking songs on her forthcoming EP 'Postcard from the Moon," releasing later this year. We highly appreciate the emotion and reality you've placed into your single "TLC." What pushed you to create a piece surrounding the 2018 Parkland shooting? I wrote the song shortly after the shooting as a way of processing my own emotions and despair. At the time there was palpable collective mourning and feelings of confusion and despair. So I wrote the song as a way of naming the emotion and calling for a response to it. What did you want your listeners to learn from your lyricism within "TLC?" What message did you want to stand out? I would hope that the lyrics offer something people can connect with. The song was my way of trying to understand and make sense of a situation that was really challenging and was just a call for comfort. The lyric “our cup of sorrow is full enough to share/ and all we’re really looking for is tender loving care” was a reminder to look for the bigger picture instead of getting carried away with the hysteria of the media. Was it challenging to write from a place of hardship and grief for your single "TLC?" I’ve written a lot of angry, resentful songs and I think in the aftermath of tragic events it’s very easy and almost expected to go to that place. But this song actually wasn’t meant to be about that. It was just coming from a more pensive and I think even hopeful place. It could even be considered a prayer for a more compassionate culture and society. If you’re able to see past the anger and resentment, I think art that’s centered around hope is really the balm we’re in need of. How did your songwriting process go? I wrote this one pretty quickly. I came up with the guitar riff first – the syncopated, finger-picked motif throughout the verses – and then just being in that sort of contemplative, moody headspace allowed the lyrics to kind of write themselves. I remember being up pretty late finishing it, so I sang the original voice memo very softly into my phone so as not to disturb my roommates. And the final master track is actually fairly close to the original, the only change being the doubling of the line “all we’re looking for” which gave the song more of a chorus section than in the original version. That was my producer, Jim Kimball’s idea. We wanted to give the song a kind of sing-along feel, which felt appropriate given the song’s theme. How does "TLC" tie in with your forthcoming EP 'Postcard from the Moon?' Do you delve into more emotional and vivid scenes within the EP? “TLC” is the first track on the EP and was actually the song that I sent to Jim when the project was still in its idea phase. It was the ground floor of the EP, if you will because we really felt that the message of the song was relevant and needed to be heard urgently. The other songs aren’t as politically charged, but there’s a strong emotion in every song I write. “Dear Jennie,” for instance, was my interpretation of a letter found in a library book in 1914, and I used the basic template of the letter to craft a heart-wrenching backstory. “Westward Bound,” is an image-heavy recounting of an experience I had traveling through Ireland, and then “Josephine” is a love song to the ethereal power that is "the muse." I try to keep my subject matter pretty varied, but my motivation as a songwriter is to write about subjects and stories that interest me. And emotion is such an inherent part of storytelling; I don't think you can have one without the other. Facebook Instagram Twitter

After moving to Los Angeles and placing hope in pursuing his music career full time, ATM $TACK$ came to the realization that there is great purpose in creating music with intention. By taking the reins of his own journey, he buckled down and grew the proper team in order to bring his vision to a clearer view. Being a rapper and songwriter who focuses his attention on the art of conscious rap, ATM $TACK$ puts the business first in this dog eat dog world. With that, he brought forth, ‘Humble Boyz Entertainment,’ an independent record label that strives to promote underground artists and share with them the proper guidance needed to make it an independent artist. With the captivating essence of his latest single, “Floating,” ATM $TACK$ delves into the fundamental basis of his conscious bars that mold your mind with wondrous thoughts. The mid-tempo instrumentation takes a more elusive approach as it gently trickles its way into the speakers. However, the delicate touch of the production components from beatmaker, Ismaeljam land in a fairly prevailing manner as the composition meshing together as a whole infiltrates your mind with thought-provoking fusion. Allowing his lyricism to kick into high gear, ATM $TACK$ attacks themes of not seeing the end in sight as his inner compass sways him in numerous directions. Ultimately, the feeling of being lost, and “floating out to sea.” As ATM $TACK$ takes the helm of his own life, he offers his listeners into the world that he elusively creates through witty metaphors and enticing rhyme schemes. In the land of the cognizant cadences laid down before us, ATM $TACK$ knows how to custom an atmosphere to relate to his fan base on an intrapersonal level. With the release of, “Floating,” we see his gripping lyrical dexterity executed in a seamless manner as ATM $TACK$ continues to shed raw emotion. Welcome to BuzzMusic, ATM $TACK$! Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Floating.” In your own words, could you please share the meaning behind the lyrics on this track? The meaning behind the lyrics for "Floating" is basically a metaphor for being lost in your own life, trying to find your way. It's easy to get off track and off course, and lose sight of what it is that you truly want to pursue. Eventually, we have to make the decision, do I chase my dreams, or do I pursue a stable career. In this case, I chose to chase my dreams after studying to be a landscape architect for 4 years. Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process for, “Floating,” was like? Was it similar or different to how you usually take on the art? The creative process for "Floating" was pretty simple. This was one of the first projects that I created with Ismaeljam, a producer from Turkey with who I've come to grow a strong relationship. Ever since I met him, we have been making insanely great music. Working with him makes the creative process all that more simple. I truly catch a vibe when I hear the music he has created, making the lyrics spill out within minutes. Not much writing ever goes into my process. If the vibe is there, it's automatically a hit. How do you allow your musical and non-musical influences to speak into the music that you create? My music and nonmusical influences have a great deal to do with the music I create on a daily basis. Being that I make conscious hip hop music, it is very hard to break through to a fanbase on all algorithms. This has not stopped me with my process of creation in any way. It has made me work harder and find ways around things, creating systems that work in my favor to reach a fan base that enjoys my music. Seeing artists such as Isaiah Rashad, Earthgang, Saba, Aaron May, J. Cole, Mick Jenkins, and many more give me hope that I can eventually reach a fan base that brings in a steady income having a significant amount of monthly listeners. Besides many conscious hip hop artists that have opened the doors for themselves, I have a past that tends to haunt me as I am sure many people do. I use my past and life experiences to create meaningful music that has a serious message as well as a chill and catchy vibe making it fun at the same time. What can your audience expect to see from you in terms of releases this year? My audience can expect a lot from me this year. With seeing over 300,000 streams on Spotify and continuing to grow, I will be releasing a new song every 2-3 weeks for the next year while working on a second album & an EP. After taking my time to grow in my music for the past 3 years, I have finally built a team that understands my artistic vision making things very comfortable & easier to work. What would you like listeners to know about you and the music that you create? The music I create is conscious hip hop. It has deep meaning to me with the fact that I can go deep into real life situations we as human beings can face while growing up and trying to make something of ourselves. Conscious hip hop has been a challenge for us artists to break through on all algorithms. Not many editorial playlists like to playlist conscious hip hop artists making it extremely hard for them to break through to a mainstream fan base. With the help of all of my supporters, I hope to see a breakthrough in my music career very soon. #BuzzMusic

Soaring in from Paris, France, the songwriter and producer Steroman pays tribute to French-touch with his electrifying single entitled "Splashing Around." Steroman takes his inspirations from acts like Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, and Remy Shand while also delving deep into genres like Funkadelic and Electronic, resulting in his sound qualified as urban-soul. When speaking about his moniker, Steroman mentioned, "he's a concept, we are all Steroman at some point in our lives. We wear this costume at special times...his songs talk about those personal moments." With the release of hit electro-bop "Splashing Around," Steroman invites those who enjoy the stylings of acts like Daft Punk, Zapp&Roger, or Chromeo into this single. Without a single sample used, Steroman plays each instrument organically while merging the sonic depts of electronic music alongside his robotic and nostalgic delivery. Getting to the goods, the single "Splashing Around" begins with pulsating synths and vibrant keyboard melodies that lead towards the anticipating beat drop. As the broad-ranging drum patterns make their way in alongside Steroman robotic-like vocals, he gives us thrilling 2000's Daft Punk vibes, although Steroman offers more of an ode to funk and French-touch. Steroman keeps our heads nodding through the song alongside each intricate synthetic arrangement that bursts in color and rhythm. As we move further through the piece, Steroman drenches our speakers in various electronic tones and melodies that take us back a few decades while keeping the groove alive the entire time. Transport back a few decades with Steroman's intoxicating electronic single "Splashing Around," and get to know his club-infused tunes available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to "Splashing Around," here. We truly admire the sonic depth within your recent single, "Splashing Around." Did you create this song out of a jam session, or did you have an initial idea and vision for the piece? This is definitely not from a jam session, I was writing in a cafe in Paris, facing my blank page, and having a kinda rough time... no idea, nothing, and in addition to it, a storm started outside. I was watching through the café window, at all the people, running, and trying to escape the rain, and there was this girl, smiling so much, and enjoying the weather (or maybe she just had a super nice day and didn't care about the bad weather...) I saw her only walking a few steps, but that was enough, these steps rhythm instantly became the beat of my new song, and "splashing around" just came to life real quick. a vision, that's it. I work a lot like this and left the café with a new song, and a smile on my face! How did you create and produce the nostalgic robot-like vocals for your single "Splashing Around"? I have been influenced by "Daft-punk" vocoded voices of course, but not only, but I also absolutely love the sound of the talk-box, and you can hear some "Zapp&Roger" or "Chromeo" influences in my work, these funky influences might be an answer. I also wanted to have an "organic" robotic sound. Technically, I sang all voices (at least 3 every time) on different pitches, and then glue them back together, instead of letting the software do all the work. it's longer, but allows me some harmonics or modulations that I couldn't obtain with an easier treatment on my voices. The most important is to try again and again until I reach a sound I like. Seeing as you steered away from using samples within "Splashing Around," how long was your creative process, and what did it look like? The length completely depends on the song this one as quick as I said, but I have some songs that I'm unable to finish, and they sometimes take months, or years... until the idea pops up! About my creative process, I usually start with an overall idea, few elements that define the song I want, for this one, it was " the walk rhythm" I talked about earlier, and the low tone "barking" at every beginning of the chorus, to remind the sound of thunder. Bass is my first and main instrument, so I usually start with drums, bass, and the melody. Then comes all the guitars and keyboards. I usually stack tons of layers, then try to keep what's essential and remove what is not. This is why my productions sound "rich". It's quite far from the current trends in music production, which tends to be very clean and airy, but this is how I work, and what I like too. I enjoy discovering a new element every time I listen to a song, and I'm sure I'm not the only one! Could you tell us more about the brand you've built around Steroman? Where do you plan on taking your brand in the future? Steroman is not a person. he's a concept. We all are Steroman, at some point in our lives. We wear this costume at very special times, when the world seems to stop spinning when we fall in love when we help this old person crossing the street, but no one seems to care, or when we're enjoying the storm, for a reason no one else will understand...My songs talk about those hanging moments. I also used a costume because I don't really like the "star-system" even if I'm super far from being a star yet! I want people to focus on my song and universe, and I would love people to adapt my songs to their own situations, more than focus on the person inside the costume. I even think about a changing person inside of it, so you never know what "steroman" you will see today... but shhh that's a secret. ;) What can we expect to see next from you? I am preparing a surprise, to celebrate the 1million streams I reached!! I wanted to give my followers a special thanks, and I'm currently working on it! Also, I have a lot of songs ready, or in progress. Enough for an album, even two maybe! I am also working on collaborations but I can't say much about it yet. I am completely focused on my production and creations, as live music is almost impossible for the moment... Still, I wish to be seen by a bigger structure, I have tons of ideas to keep on developing this project, but without support, I am too limited as an independent musician. twitter.com/steromanmusic facebook.com/steroman.music