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Reminiscent of the manner in which he lights up a stage like the late Michael Jackson and Prince, multifaceted singer, songwriter, producer, and performer Lyndrik Xela shows why he is here to stay in the music industry. The release of his debut five-song EP “Get to Know U, Part.1,” fashions an ambiance for any occasion that you desire. Through a stylistic range suited for all genres and eras, Lyndrik Xela leaves you wanting more by the end of this captivating project. The sultry introductory record “F in Vain,” highly anticipates the smooth and charismatic sounds we can expect to hear from Lyndrik Xela. With the profound instrumentation pulling you into its grasp, the effortless grace in the vocalization of his hunger driven lyrics to allow you to easily get lost in each slow tempo pulse that this record offers up. As you instantly swoon with the harmonious melodies shed, Lyndrik Xela expresses that there is only one person on his mind and if he can’t have her, he doesn’t want to “F in Vain.” “Replay,” begins with a Contemporary R&B fused Pop flavor that immerses from your speakers upon impact. The delicate yet empowering performance from Lyndrik Xela leaves very little to the imagination as he illustrates the enticing and provocative encounters that he can engage in with the apple of his eye who “loves to get down.” Diving into an atmospheric bliss, we are transported with the reverberated essence that Lyndrik Xela exudes on a personal level as he wins us over through each track on “Get to Know U, Part. 1.” The third record on the tracklist is the tantalizing title track, “Get to Know U.” Expressing the burning desire in his heart's contents, Lyndrik Xela impresses us with the ease he radiates as he leaves it all on the table in a seamless fashion. The instrumentation carries a minimalistic essence but upon closer listen, the collection of elements that construct this arrangement weld together in a unified manner. Lyndrik Xela is struck with love and through his magnetic verses and hooks, it becomes more apparent as we progress through his debut EP. “Questions,” is the fourth record we can find on “Get to Know U, Part. 1.” Initiating the vocals with mind-blowing questions, Lyndrik Xela takes his enigmatic tonal distinction and uses it to propose intoxicating energy as you fall under his musical spell. The cherry on top of this record is the electrifying edge in the guitar solo that can be heard as an intermission in the performance Lyndrik Xela displays. As we dive into the vulnerability of love not being blind, we are charmingly taken into the final composition on this EP. The fifth and final record to be heard is “Bottom Line.” This happens to be the only feature on this project and Lyndrik Xela recruits the talents of Tox to give that triumphant ending. The instrumentation has a Latin zest as it carries us to the end of the record with golden horns and warm guitar strums. The harmonies are a staple piece as we sit with the final offering that Lyndrik Xela serves us on a silver platter with heavenly vocals. Tox offers up a Hip-hop ambiance with his emcees like abilities and swift cadences in the presentation of his verse. The unforgettable hook allows for “Bottom Line,” to be the flawless finale that “Get to Know U, Part. 1” deserves. Dressed in artistic versatility, Lyndrik Xela gave a sonic voyage to his listeners in the likes of this composition. instagram.com/iamlyndrikxela

Making her debut into the music industry, the multifaceted, Adriana delves into her creative expressions. Hailing from the United Kingdom, Adriana has been composing music since she was a child. As a student of Performance Arts, she is well rounded with her talents as a singer, movement artist, and actress. With a background in playing piano, guitar, and ukulele, Adriana is unstoppable. Catering to musical styles such as Pop, Latin, Rock, Dream Pop, Instrumental Music, Trap, and Metal, she experiments with music to bring forth the ultimate essence of what makes her different from others. Giving the world a grand entrance to her artistic abilities, Adriana releases her debut single, “Baila.” An original musical expression filled with an up-tempo ambiance of bliss. Pairing up collaborative efforts with Roy RG, handling the top-notch production elements of, “Baila,” you are encouraged to get up and dance to the intoxicating melodies vivaciously booming through your speakers. As your mind and body glide across the floor in sync with the atmospheric synergy, you become fixated with Adriana’s undeniably captivating vocals pulling you in one lush note at a time. Fusing both Spanish and English together into this bilingual record, she is automatically conquering a diverse feat that some can only dream of. Depicting images of confidence surging through your entire being, Adriana manages to have us on the hook of her self-assurance that she effortlessly radiates throughout each word performed. The authenticity that is showcased through Adriana’s talents is only just the beginning of her journey. As we eagerly await the next record for us to be fully immersed in, we instantly hit the repeat button as we get up to dance. Adriana has a knack for fusing together various elements in her creations that in turn have us coming together because of her inventive flairs. Listen to "Baila," featuring Roy RG here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Adriana! Congratulations on your debut release of, “Baila.” With such a captivating single, we would love to know; what was your experience like releasing your first musical creation into the world? Thank you for having me! My first musical creation was the creation of "Baila" which was funny, I had a lot of fun creating it cos it's dance, Latin style, which forced me to keep dancing and moving all the time. I didn't think about what people would think about it, because if you are making music, you have to be the first person who just likes it. Otherwise, it will never work. Later I started to get a lot of positive feedback from a lot of people, so my first experience was quite nice. I'm excited about what's coming next. What inspired you to dabble into both Spanish and English for the lyrics of, “Baila”? I love Spanish as much as the English language. Half of my family has a Latin background so I feel this genre intensely. I believed that combining these two world languages could create something original and beautiful. I collaborated on this song with the Mexican rapper "Roy RG", whose native language is Spanish. I don't speak Spanish, but because of this song, I learned a few phrases and a few sentences, so I combined English with Spanish to create "Baila", a song that I am so proud of. What are some challenges that you have faced as an up and coming artist stepping up into the scene? My first challenge was whether people would accept the style I sing, which is different, the lyrics, my accent, and other things. Later it was the realizing that it doesn't matter how talented you are, if an up and coming artist doesn't have a lot of quality promotion, then the chance of being heard by a lot of people is literally zero. The other thing is that we need to keep moving forward and do not stop. Because if an up and coming artist says "this is enough for me", this career ends. I think these and many other things should know every up and coming artist, it's important to know how things actually work in real life. What themes and messages are you hoping to put forth for your listeners to relate to? Well, my single "Baila" is about how easy it is to love the wrong person with whom you experience strong chemistry. It's about "I know it's all wrong, but I'm not leaving you anyway". It's about believing with all your being that it might work, but you know it's never going to work for some reason, but you keep doing what you're doing. It's like ecstasy on a carousel that spins over and over and there's no escaping from it. You feel defenseless but you're still enjoying the ride. In my album "Burnout" I talk about more serious themes like depression, I talk about dreams, freedom, the past, unhappy love, and my dark side. The whole album is personal from my experiences. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? I spent the first half of the year in lockdown in England on study accommodation from where I couldn't get home. In that time I wrote this single and the whole album. I spent all alone in a room for a few months, and the only thing that kept me alive was creating music. It's hard to say what advice I'd give other artists to find their creative side because we're all completely different. In my case, it was hard to stop making music because music is the only thing I live for. If the artist doesn't feel it, then it's not worth it. There's no need to look for music. If you´re honest with music, music will find you, it doesn't matter if you want it or not. If it's in you, then it's in you. It never disappears no matter what happens in your life. instagram.com/________adriana______ songwhip.com/adriana/baila facebook.com/adrianamusicofficialpage

Hailing from North Africa is rapper James Nemesis. As an extremely progressive and expressive artist, James Nemesis is all about asserting his dominance and power within his music. Once you give his tracks a listen, you'll understand how efficient he is at meeting this goal, and such a reality often stems from the bulk of his acutely forceful productional stylings. If you're curious what we mean by this aspect, a perfect example is his most recently released track, "Let's Go..." "Let's Go...," is short, but definitely isn't anywhere near sweet, as this artist aims for ferocity. A hypnotizing beat immediately pierces the air and sets the tone for the track's projected ambiance. James Nemesis does his absolute most to stand out with this particular song, as the eclectic approach is ever so apparent. The track's rhythm is a product of deeply fused synths, mainly adhering to a potent electronic presence that holds heavy energies. There's a level of mystification that gets locked into place with the vocal strategy of James Nemesis, and one may find it easy to get lost within the intensified production. If you're in need of a quick energy booster, "Let's Go..." might be the song for you, especially if you crave potently forceful melodies. All in all, "Let's Go..." aimed high, and James Nemesis reached the target with the vehemently expressive approach, which ultimately crafted an assertive atmosphere. How did you prefer the way your listeners interpreted "Let's Go..."? Let’s say, the way they liked the fact that it was both different and very catchy. But some loved it for the way the words "Let's Go" were performed in the song. Others liked it out of nostalgia, because of Dababy's early songs. The productional styling of "Let's Go..." is definitely vigorous, and stands out beyond comparison. How did you go about crafting this sort of vision for "Let's Go...", and can you describe the desired impact of the production on your end? To be honest, this song was purely instinctive (laughs). Besides, the best songs are the ones that don't have to be “reflexive”. As I like to say: "Music is feeling, don't make it too cerebral".The audience may like or hate it, but it's still an honest feeling. Because the more you fake it, the more you can't make it as an artist (it’s really important to be Yourself, and nobody else…). And by the way, I've seen people hate this song and then love it: they just weren't ready to get "Let's Go..." in their ears the first time they listened to it (laughs). But, sincerely, I think that as an independent artist, this song had its impact: a lot of listeners discovered me with this song, and most of them became my followers on Soundcloud, and I'm very happy about that. Because I was able to reach hundreds and then thousands of people. That means, if I keep going like this, I can sooner or later reach millions of people (smile). Can you describe the major difference in yourself as an artist when you first began writing/recording, to the point of now releasing "Let's Go..."? Wow, philosophical question, I love it! (laughs). I think the real difference was that before releasing "Let's Go...", there simply was no "Let's Go...". (smile). I mean, there wasn't that feeling of wanting to have fun listening to a new song. My new song... And especially to share it with as many people as possible, and to see once again, because it's far from being my first song, if this song brings me closer to The Billboard Hot 100, or away from it (smile). Because for me, every new song is a step forward to The Billboard Hot 100, and the Soundcloud program: RepostSelect, or a step back. And the path that separates me from my goal, exists because the people who listen to my music, listen to my music...It has to be said, every musical artist only really exists because his listeners exist. What's the next step for you now that "Let's Go..." has officially premiered? It's simple, very simple: make sure that "Let's Go..." is listened to by as many people as possible. I hope it will be appreciated by many more people. And, do the same on the next song I release, and so on. Until one day, one of my songs will reach the Billboard Hot 100 and then do it again. This year has been extremely hard for artists and musicians around the world. What kind of challenges did you face while creating new music this year? Oh..., this year (2020), has been and still is horrible. Many of my musical artist and music producer friends found themselves in a situation they've never experienced before a waking nightmare. Everything has been closed, concerts and festivals have been very rare, everyone has been severely affected. So there was less money for studio sessions, and to buy licenses, and to make new music. Fortunately, the internet exists. A lot of artists and producers I know have been able to make money thanks to streaming and by selling special services through the internet. And I'm one of those people who managed to do that. Because as an independent artist, and a self-employed worker, I am always ready for any situation... That's why I have always advised my friends to always have a job on the side and to find a way to have a regular income on the internet, not to mention saving money to face the worst. instagram.com/jamesnemesis twitter.com/JAMESNEMESlS instagram.com/jamesnemesis

Elijah Barrera, better known as Action Doll Joe, is all about creating action for his listeners. As an Alt/Rock artist that hails from California's deserts, Action Doll Joe is utterly in-tune with his understanding of the power that music holds. Keeping it consistent with his ultimate goal of providing relief and therapeutic sounds to listeners, Action Doll Joe learned the ins-and-outs of music to offer energetically-infused collections of pop, alternative, rock, and slightly indie sounds. His latest construction project: "Just Dance," a song coming directly off of his EP, 'Hello!". A fast-paced tempo immediately unwinds in "Just Dance," which kickstarts the explosive energy that's consistently emulated within the pop-infused alt/rock track. Action Doll Joe keeps a very distinguishable vocal performance throughout the entirety of this song--you can always tell when it's an Action Doll Joe production, that's for sure. His slightly monotone yet slightly impassioned tone gets easily fused into the track and offers a great contrast to the overall melody expressed within "Just Dance." Ironically, and yet completely unironically, "Just Dance" makes us want to move our bodies in one way or another, solidifying that Action Doll Joe did exactly what he set out to do--make listeners feel the essence of his forward intensity. "Just Dance" left an impressionable sound and stood out incredibly compared to other tracks from this artist. Whatever Action Doll Joe sets out to release next, we're intrigued to see if it follows a similar pursuit present within "Just Dance." Compared to your other tracks, "Just Dance" had detectable energy that broadly stood out. How do you personally feel that "Just Dance" contrasted and/or complemented your other music releases? The entire Hello! EP is meant to be like me introducing myself as an artist to people, so in that regard, "Just Dance" complements the other songs by being a taste of what I can do musically. On the other hand, it contrasts with the songs because it was written later than the others, and I also figured out how I wanted my music to sound when I recorded it. I still feel like it meshes well with the EP as a debut release, but it can stand out because it is more grounded in the style I'm going for compared to the others. What aspect of your life influenced you to write "Just Dance", and how were you hoping it would get translated across to its listeners? "Just Dance" was influenced by watching people use any form of entertainment to distract themselves from their personal issues or vices. I've seen people avoid things like trauma, addictions, or even character flaws by continually seeking something to distract themselves; this song uses partying at a club as a metaphor, but this can range from things like sex and drugs to something simple like binging on t.v. shows (sounds stupid, but I have seen it). I realized at a young age that I never wanted to go down this same path, so this song is about making that choice and choosing to face my struggles. I hope that listeners could not only see where I am coming from but that they can also make that decision for themselves. I made this song with that in mind, so I hope listeners can learn this lesson just like I have. You strive to construct music that is alleviating for your listeners. What type of feeling and/or effect were you trying to impart with "Just Dance?" I guess the effect I am looking for is to get listeners to think and dance at the same time. Maybe someone has seen the same things I have but haven't really learned from it until now; maybe others have never thought about this reality, but this helps them to think about it. I hope that this could give them a feeling of relief from their own struggle with this, or even just a way to vent their frustrations. I also hope it makes them happy and feels understood. Of course, I still would like them to just have something to dance to and pick up their spirits when they feel down. Do you see the essence of your sound falling in-line with the type of rhythm and content provided in "Just Dance?" Alternatively, do you see your next music releases being completely disparate from the energy-driven single? Good question! I do see my sound falling more in line with the way "Just Dance" was done. My next releases have a similar energy to them, but I do plan on experimenting with new sounds and styles for other songs I'm preparing. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? My source of inspiration to create music has still been the same since I started getting into music: I just want to help people with the songs I make. Music helped me during hard periods of my life, so all the music I make is made with the hope that it could help someone. Whether it causes them to think, feel understood, or just gives them something fun to listen to, this has always been my goal. My advice to anyone who's struggling to be inspired is that it can take time to find your motivation. I was always around music and entertained the idea of being a musician when I was a kid, but I never got serious about it until I entered some very troubling moments in my life. Everyone finds their own inspiration in their own way, so don't be afraid to wait for it: just face the things that happen in your life and use those experiences to inspire you. After all, some of the best musicians found inspiration from personal experiences. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Detroit's Singer-Songwriter Ajanne is sure to connect with listeners in her new single “Sane”. This R&B/Alternative artist has drawn from her fair share of influences in order to create her unique light artistic music. Deduced from the likeness of Sia, Billie Eilish, and other self-writing artists, Ajanne has been able to craft her rare airy vocal tone and captivate listeners in her new track. This song truly compliments how individuals have been feeling as they reach for something or someone to keep them sane in 2020. As she draws from her personal feelings and environment it is clear the reliance she feels on a specific individual within the lyrics in this track. The clean rhythms created by the background piano and violin are able to accentuate Ajanne’s soft vocals and intensify listeners' feeling of floating upon a cloud. “Sane” is able to transform sound into an artform as Ajanne’s relaxing voice and meaningful personally written lyrics create a dreamy scene. The composure within this track offers listeners a relaxing vibe with faint connections to a significant lover. The rhythmic overarching melodies connect together to create this deep track and highlight the light and delicate nature of Ajanne’s voice. She hopes listeners will relate and feel the heartbreak, recovery, and growth experienced in her life through “Sane” and her new releases continuing into 2021. Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are loving your new track “Sane”, what were your intentions and creative vision for this song? When I heard the beat it’s was just very calming to my spirit and I wanted to write lyrics that spoke on being needed to feel relaxed or calm. You mentioned you need to work in silence to keep your writing juices flowing while creating tracks. What sort of impact do you think this writing process had in creating your dreamy and soft vocal tones? Within the silence can be the most beautiful sounds like someone taking deep breaths, cars driving by, it just gives me this melancholy vibe that I like. Would you say that “Sane” was directed to a specific individual? It definitely could be depending on whatever mood I’m in. Also, they can be slightly self-motivated with a little religion behind it. All these things could keep any person a little saner. We really love the relaxing composure within your voice! Do you ever see yourself branching out into other genres of music as well? Of course, I consider myself a risk-taker when it comes to the music I write. I write based on emotions and I pretty much experienced them all in every kind of setting and my music will definitely reflect that. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? Right now I’m inspired to release my first EP because it’s my first ever and I’m really excited about it and I’m just ready for my music career to start it journey. My biggest advice is to keep writing even if you can’t perform or record, one day you will but you have to have material.

Leader of the pack, A1Nate uses his artistic style-bending lyricism to capitalize on the music industry in the quickly emerging from the Sydney scene. Integrating numerous flairs and influences, A1Nate sprinkles his own magic on his craft while delivering a unique aptitude. Looking to introduce a whole new wave of what is considered, ‘Aussie Rap,’ A1Nate stays true to his essence, especially in his most recent single, “Dirk.” Remaining his authentic self and finessing his talents upon this captivating track. A1Nate recruits the talents of AKfrm600 in order to execute the lyrical bliss being told in, “Dirk.” Attacking the UK drill style beat in a flawless fashion, we’re offered a certain dynamism between both artists exuding their larger than life personas. You find yourself slipping into the instrumentation as you become one with the pulsating genius in the production quality. Confidence surges through each verse as we are immersed in hard-hitting, swift rhythms that glide on the beat like skates on ice. Using their lyrical adroitness to flaunt what they’ve worked hard for while staying true to their day ones, the plotline in the storytelling emcee abilities carry out a sacred bond through words and actions. A1Nate is truly establishing his name on the scene as an emerging artist hailing from Sydney, Australia. Fusing together his driven hunger with his unmatched talents, A1Nate continues to create soundscapes that have us fully mesmerized by what he is capable of creatively. Offering up his panache gracefully lit up in brightly shining lights, A1Nate continues to prove himself as an up and comer in the music industry. Welcome to BuzzMusic, A1Nate! Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Dirk.” The dynamism that you share with AKfrm600 is outstanding. What was it like working with one another on this track? Thanks! I appreciate that. Working with Ak was a vibe, we're homies so it was natural What moment and storyline inspired the creative process of, “Dirk”? I don't feel like we put that much thought into it, to be honest, we were just making dope music. Its what we do What would you like your listeners to take away from your music in terms of themes and messages? Merrylands and that. What has been the biggest lesson that 2020 has taught you? Common sense isn't that common. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? The love of the music, we do it because we want to be the best so that's always an inspiration. Best advice, just stay doing your thing, stay grinding. The struggle's a part of the process. Remember not everyone has the same vision as you. linktr.ee/A1Nate

French Togolese Singer, Songwriter, and Rapper, Mr. Blue, has been expressing his love for the creation of music throughout his entire life. After living out some wonderful years involved in the Hip-hop industry of France with, “believemusic,” he relocated himself to London where he believed his career was coming to an end. After 5 years and a trip to Los Angeles, he fell back in love with music as he reinforced an intoxicating Afrobeat style inspired by Caribbean resonances and Electronic music. Fueled up after a year of captivating single releases, six previous to be exact, Mr. Blue returns with the upbeat, “Charlie Coco,” that has us moving out of our seats. Serenading us in the prosperous vocalization that remains a statement of Mr. Blue, “Charlie Coco,” is dipped in enticing rhythms and intersecting percussion. The groove infused record of, “Charlie Coco,” has you humming along to each note melodiously performed as we are immersed in a rush of traditional African harmonies that have a funk-filled zest sprinkled on top of the production. Mr. Blue depicts the tale of a handsome man named Charlie Coco. A man who is known as a gangster, but not by choice. He applies vivid imagery to his canvas as he encourages our minds to imagine the protagonist being a member of a dangerous drug cartel but he himself just wants to indulge in dancing, lively parties, and seduction. Mr. Blue takes the sonic illustrations and uses them as a metaphor to describe the relationship that people encounter with drug temptation. The vivid eye-catching visuals that accompany this single takes place in a lively late-night club atmosphere surrounded by neon lights, dancing, and good vibes all around. Bottle girls, vibrant outfits, entertainment, and birds-eye views create the exquisite statement that matches the cadence of this song. The upbeat, dance forward atmosphere cultured by an infectious utopia of storytelling has us hanging on to every last word that Mr.Blue offers up to us. By allowing us to join in on the inviting appeal that his musical creations hold, Mr. Blue thrives upon using his musical inspirations as a muse to what he can sonically vitalize. Watch out for Mr. Blue as he can be deemed as an emerging artist scaling the totem pole of the Afrobeat industry, hit after hit. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Mr.Blue! Congratulations on the release of the powerful grasp of, “Charlie Coco.” We have to know, is this record based on a person you actually know? Hi. Thank you for having me. No, this record is not based on someone I know. I see myself as a storyteller, invented funny story to sing with cinematic characters You made the switch from being a Hip-hop artist to being an artist involved in the genre of Afrobeat. What are some similarities and differences between the two industries? The similarities are both music are related to the dance but in terms of the industry Afrobeat offer a larger audience Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process when creating, “Charlie Coco”? I’ve first found the beat and started to sing along in a period where I was listening to a lot of Cesaria Evora’s song who has a very strong voice and a Latino African vibe. You don’t need to understand the language to feel what she says. Then I wanted my character to be Afro Latino and wanted the song to have words that everyone knows like « Cuccaracha » Then I decided that my character will have the same story that the Cuccaracha which means cockroach in English. An undesirable person that want to be loved Throughout the releases that you have shared with the world in 2020, do you have a personal favorite? Why? Yes, Charlie Coco is my favorite simply cause it’s my last song and combines a lot of things that I like. Low voices, high voices, a crooner vibe, afro Latino, a gangster and love story Do you have a favorite part of the creative process that you enjoy the most? All creation parts. Writing, finding the artwork, the studio mixing and the marketing, how to present the product to the audience What are your most memorable experiences through 2020 that have spoken into the music you produce? Simply Beyoncé doing an African album. Surprising and so great for the world culture What words of wisdom would you like to leave with your listeners? To listen to music without overthinking it, one day you can enjoy rock, and the day after listening to k-pop or Congolese music there’s beauty in everything and by this challenging year, we had helping supporting small businesses as small artists is a must. Music is a natural painkiller. intagram.com/mrbluejoel

Composer James A. Goins is best known for being a modern-day Renaissance man. He has worked extremely hard to establish himself as an inventive and musically sensitive director of Theatre, Musicals, and Film. With a musical style that covers genres such as Orchestral, Contemporary Classical, Instrumental, Soundtrack, Jazz, and Soul, James A. Goins believes perseverance dictates that every person arrives at their desired destination exactly on time. With the enticing sounds of a triumphant masterpiece titled, “Patience,” this latest release from James A. Goins has us cast under his spell of intoxicating musical creations. The solely instrumental track has you taking away copious amounts of emotion that have been poured into a record of this caliber. Touching upon numerous feelings that you didn’t even realize were bottled up inside, you are immersed in a sense of relief as your ears take in the striking composition of, “Patience.” Deluxe strings fiddle throughout your headspace as this specific record offers up a minimalistic approach that is dressed in opulent complexity. As we transform our minds to the canvas in which James A. Goins creates upon, we see vivid illustrations of growth, time, and the everlasting journey that life has us seeking. Through the winding roads of the messaging to the unknown ominous exhilaration of the keys being delicately played, James A. Goins redefines the term sonic voyage as he has us strapped in for the flourishing future of his intricately crafted creations. We could all take some cues from the master himself and invest in a little, “Patience.” Listen to "Patience" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, James A. Goins! Congratulations on the release of your latest captivating piece, “Patience.” We would love to know; what is the ultimate meaning behind this composition? The meaning and or idea behind my song ‘Patience’ is that great thing, great achievements whether in your life or trying to complete a new or measured task takes time. If you want to excel or be at the top of your game in anything it will require patience. The repeating of the piano motif throughout the songs speaks to the necessity of repetition to master something. At first, it becomes tedious even to the point of boredom but eventually, other motifs join in which represent skills sets you acquire along the way, or layer on top of that repetition until you finally reach a new level. In the end, a new but very satisfying chord is added which says you’ve arrived. Could you please give us a glimpse of what the creative process looked like for you when bringing, “Patience,” to life? I had to think of a motif that was first satisfying to the ear and also to play. Next, I had to think about how repeating it would affect the listener, (me first of course) because if it sucked I’d have to rethink the whole thing over. Then I let my emotions play with other secondary motifs (musical phrases) that would take the piece in a different direction even though the same phrase was being played throughout. Counterpoint and harmony come in handy here, but honestly, it’s not that complicated. You find what works to help tell your musical story. As a Jack of all trades, do you have a specific piece of the creation process that you favor? In everything I do creatively I love the “What if…” stage. That’s the daydreaming, imaginative part that gets the mind working. In fact, I believe it to be the most important part of the creative process. It helps you determine or figure out where you want to go why you are creating this work and what you want to say creatively along the way. I use this when writing a script, creating a song, or directing a play of film. Your work must strive to say something. It doesn’t always have to be deep but I find the best messages in the art are the simple ones. It gives the viewer or listeners an opportunity to interpret your work for themselves and make it personal to them. Through the winding road of 2020, what has been your biggest take away when it comes down to your craft? I try to be disciplined enough to write something every day even if it is only 4 bars of music. At least by doing that I have something to go back to. I have hundreds of sketches like this which means I have tons of music that have ideas waiting for me to fill in the blanks. This also helps me write complete songs faster. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? Quarantining has allowed me an opportunity to focus on what is most important in my life and in my creative endeavors. This has inspired me to compose better crafted, more focused music. Attention to detail is everything. It has also helped me to realize that the work we create as artists is not just for us. Sure, we like being musicians or songwriters and hearing our work, but if what we create can help other human beings get through their challenges or help them approach a situation differently then we’re doing our jobs as creatives. In terms of advice for staying inspired. If you don’t write it, sing it or compose it someone else will! So, get to work. Do not waste time. Learn your craft and the nuances that make what you do stand out in it. Compose something every day even if it is a phrase or two. The one commonality that separates those who are successful in a profession is not just their passion or being passionate about their craft (an overly used word used to excuse hard work these days) it is their grind! They grind every day on getting better at what ‘they’ do because if they don’t write it, sing it or compose it someone else will! Hence, they write something every day or go over their music or lyrics every day trying to perfect them. This involves grinding it out and not wasting time! You can get money, but you can get time. The more you grind the greater the output. The greater the output the better the craft. The better the craft the more unique and confident you become. The more confident you are the more creative you become. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Canadian Pop Artist and Singer/Songwriter Valdii releases an exhilarating single that gets us on our feet with his recent single, "The Mirror." Best known for his recent endeavors with Eleven Past One, Valdii is ready to shine independently. While working with Eleven Past One, the band saw incredible success through their gold-selling single "The World Is Ours," which also garnered over 1M views on YouTube and was regularly rotated throughout Canadian radio. Gearing up for his solo releases, Valdii is taking his past experiences and using the knowledge he gathered to fine-tune his solo career. Speaking on Valdii's latest release, "The Mirror," the upbeat Pop banger was produced by Brain Howes (Simple Plan, Serena Ryder, Nickelback, etc.) and is incredibly tight in sound and arrangement. While Valdii sings a highly reflective message of facing oneself in the mirror and meeting adversity head-on, he's genuinely channeled a bounty of emotion that listeners can quickly grasp. "The Mirror" begins with Valdii's sweet falsetto accompanied by an airy background synth arrangement, a steady bassline, and upbeat drum patterns. As the chorus rolls around, we're able to feel this uplifting sense of optimism through the surreal instrumentation/production; however, Valdii sings more of a bitter message. Listening to his lyricism, he brings forward themes of living alone in a quickly-paced world and enduring life's trials and tribulations while putting on a smile for society. Listeners are bound to relate to Valdii's sound lyrical message as he delves deeper into introspection for us to feel a sense of belonging and security. We truly admire the dynamic tones and elements that Valdii has infused into his recent single, "The Mirror," as he brings listeners into a reflective atmosphere while pushing the song with the utmost exhilarating sonics. What inspired the concept behind your single "The Mirror?” What did you want to get across with your lyricism? "The Mirror" is a very personal and special song to me. It’s very honest, and it stems from the disgust I had with myself at a very low time in my life. I loved myself and hated myself all at the same time. There still are things that I don’t like about myself but don’t we all have those. But I wrote this song about the times when I would actually look into the mirror late at night and realize things about myself, things that I hated, things that I loved. I know it doesn’t make much sense loving and hating something all at once, but I did. Speaking on your single "The Mirror," why did you choose to portray this sort of contrast within your reflective lyricism and the song's upbeat production? I wouldn’t say this song is upbeat, it’s sort of mid-tempo. I think it fits. When we were writing this song, the skeleton of the beat was simultaneously being created while writing melodies and lyrics. Everything just sorts of meshed and went together with the way they did, and we were very happy with the outcome, not only sonically, but as a whole. How did Producer Brian Howes help bring "The Mirror" to life? Did you take anything away from the song's creative/recording process? Brian is a master at pulling things out of me that don’t normally come out of me on my own. Lyrically, vocally, sonically, he just gets me. I admire him. I was a little nervous explaining some dark times in my life that have been kept secret, but I had to let Brian in on them to really dig deep. So I guess I can say that the take away from this process was that I was able to feel comfortable opening up more with Brian and I think that’s extremely important if you’re going to be writing so much music with a person. As a matter of fact, I’m sitting in the Calgary airport as I type, on my way to Vancouver Island to write with Brian for the next 4 days. Do you normally create such dynamic Pop songs like "The Mirror," that grasp the listener's attention with relatable lyricism? What sort of themes do you tend to touch on within your music? Listen to some of my other music, you tell me! Haha, I think I've created some other ‘dynamic Pop songs’ other than the Mirror. How about ‘I Learn’ for instance. I tend to touch on more positive themes I would think but there are obviously some negative things to life and just other topics like stuff that’s going on in the world that I write about. I believe if I were to sit down and write a full album there would most likely be more of a theme. I have been putting out singles that will end up on an EP, the theme being The Mirror, just taking a look into my life. What's next for you? Like I mentioned earlier, I’m on my way to write more music! I have music that is ready to be released in the new year and I can’t wait to create more over the next little while! There’s a music video for The Mirror in the works as well. #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto born, Lady Sidekick reigns as a Trans/Non-Binary artist that uses an array of musical icons as their muse in the melodies they put forth. Growing up within the Toronto landscape, eclectic and ever-changing sounds fused with Lady Sidekick’s love for 70’s soul artists to 80’s metal bands. From performing at a young age, music always had a place in the heart of Lady Sidekick. While only taking the vulnerable leap of faith to put their creations out into the world within the last year, Lady Sidekick had time to adapt their own confessional lyrical style that pairs with groovy, Blues inspired descants. Defining their musical genre as a fusion between R&B and Hip-Pop, the emerging artist describes their style as, if Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga formed a child who grew up listening to Mac Miller. Through the disarray that 2020 has brought, Lady Sidekick has remained busy working on their craft in order to bring true perfection to their listeners. Shining a spotlight on loves found and lost amongst self-discovery, “Gemini,” has us wrapped up in the luxurious guitar riffs that fortify the instrumental foundation that Lady Sidekick’s vocals seamlessly sprawl upon. Written through a time in their life when emotional turmoil was extremely apparent, the lessons learned allowed Lady Sidekick to capture what they needed within themselves. With starry-eyed visuals to match, swaying between smooth singings and an emcee-like cadence, Lady Sidekick raises the bar. The most recent heartfelt single from Lady Sidekick has us diving into nostalgic grooves and infectious rhythm through the lush instrumentation present. “Electric Touch,” pairs delicate harmonies and powerful reverberations like a fine wine decanting. Delving into those moments you have with someone that you wish you could replay repeatedly is the soul quintessence of, “Electric Touch.” Allowing bliss and desire to take the wheel, Lady Sidekick exposes the susceptibility they hold with the emotion of love. A natural-born performer, Lady Sidekick is ready to take the stage again post Covid-19 restrictions. Continuously using songwriting as the greatest emotional outlet they could find, Lady Sidekick has plenty more in store for their rapidly growing fan base. Half-part troubadour, and half storyteller, make no mistake about it, Lady Sidekick is no sidekick to any one artist or musical style, but a pioneer towards blending different musical genres into a pastiche of sonic pleasantries. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Lady Sidekick, and congratulations on the success that you experienced this year. With 2020 being such a wild ride, what has been your biggest takeaway from the year? Thank you so much!! It definitely has been a wild ride. My biggest take away from 2020 would have to be, appreciate what you have when you have it, cause good things to disappear too quickly. Your single, “Gemini,” was released this past July, but more recently a music video can be found on YouTube for it. Could you please take us behind the scenes and tell us about your experience on the set of, “Gemini?" Filming music videos is always really fun for me because I work with a really small team. I do a lot of the filming (and all of the editing) myself. It allows me to express myself in different ways. Coming up with the concept for Gemini was interesting because not only is this song about a relationship with someone (a Gemini) but it's also about finding another side of myself, so I tried to apply both concepts of losing one’s self and finding it elsewhere in this music video. You mentioned that you love performing. What has been the best show that you have been part of? Please tell us your reasoning behind your choice. I always tell people that no matter how many big stages I have performed on, with countless other musicians, my favorite performances are the monthly gigs I play at a small local barbershop called Rod Gun and Barbers in Toronto. You'll never understand the energy I feel from the people in that bar until you have been submerged into that wild ride of an evening. I never leave those shows without my heart pumping and a huge smile on my face! Now, this year you teased us with two singles! Can we expect any larger projects coming up? Yes yes yes! I am planning a much bigger release (full EP) for 2021, and I am very excited about it! Out of every lyric, you have written, do you have one that resonates with you more than others? Ouf, that’s a tough one. Most of my lyrics hold a lot of meaning to me because I tend to write from very vulnerable places, but I think one lyric that really holds closest to my heart and soul would be “I'm sad like I'm missing someone, but I think that someone I'm missing is me.” (a little taste of the upcoming tunes). What has been the greatest moment in your musical journey thus far? The greatest moment of my musical journey thus far has been really truly loving the art that I make, and I know that may seem vague, but I spent so many years writing for other people and not just letting my emotions do the work, and now I have finally found a way to just be me and not care what others think! What words of wisdom do you have for any artists who want to release their music into the world but perhaps are hesitant? Honestly, the only thing I can really say is RELEASE IT! And this is coming from a perfectionist. Art is meant to be shared! Once you have expressed yourself it's time to tell the world who you are and what you believe in! Don't get caught up in trying to make your songs perfect. Write it (and maybe rewrite it a few times lol) record it, and let it go. More stuff will come to you once you've let those songs out into the world. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC