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Progressive rock band Screetus based in Bangalore, India, debuted a timeless sound for their first album, 'Auburn Garden' that continues to be unfolded. Their intriguing name comes from the words Screetus and Cetus, referring to loose stones and the mythological monster. Screetus loves to tell stories from various perspectives. This was perfectly displayed in their debut album, covering elements of exploitation and abuse, switching points of view as the album progresses. Inspired by a number of old folklores, including Prometheus and Frankenstein, Screetus incorporates themes and imaginative scenes into their melodies in a fulfilling and originative way. Screetus go above and beyond for every element of their music, and their modern-day storytelling blends the sweeping melodies for picturesque scenes of desperation and despair. Their natural gift for songwriting starts with an image, or a story, laid out in their mind before it can be put together into words. The details added along the way add something unique and inventive until all the ingredients fit together and emulate the music's narrative. By the end of this first album, Screetus hopes that there can be a little bit more empathy in the world, and they spread this message alongside their ageless and imaginative music. Check out our recent interview with Screetus here. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from the country's capital city of Ottawa, Svlm is Canada's next up and coming Hip-Hop artist to watch for. Following in the footsteps of many Canadian Hip-Hop legends, including his musical inspiration Drake, Svlm is beginning to make a name for himself in the country's rap scene. Like many of the greats, Svlm has an intrinsic talent for free-styling, allowing each of his verses to flow seamlessly. He's the type of artist who becomes inspired by his surroundings, whether he's singing about sports cars or "west coast" vibes. As a developing artist, Svlm continues to perfect his authentic sound and showcases his musical versatility as his musical style continues to evolve with the times. As seen in his passion-filled vocals, his dynamic adaptability has inspired a peak in his energy levels. With his mind-numbing beats and flavourful melodies that will remain in your head for the rest of the day, Svlm is a Hip-Hop artist that you won't forget. Discover more about Svlm here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto-based artist Matt Kelly brings striking and eye-catching to a whole new level with his saturated stories and warm, sultry vocals. His upbeat, pop melodies and heartfelt riffs hold an aura of mystery that keeps you hanging on to every word. With rousing singles such as his latest release “Wait,” Matt Kelly brings his unique energy and doesn’t stop until the final note has played. With influences such as John Mayer and Alec Benjamin, Matt Kelly brings his music to life with his thrilling vocals and unmistakable harmonies. He is able to project his ideas into his songs through a delicate process of streaming his consciousness alongside gushing melodies and exhilarating guitar. Matt Kelly follows the flow of emotions to wherever his story takes him, and his free energy has attracted increasing amounts of listeners since he made his debut in 2018. With his recognized hard work and increased determination to release meaningful music representing his soul, Matt Kelly is here for the long haul and plans to bring even more thunder to 2021. Check out our recent interview with Matt Kelly here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Multi-talented Philadelphia sensation Lee Harris is on a lifelong mission to become the greatest entertainer. Exploring his talents as a singer, dancer, actor, writer, and producer, he is set to influence significant change in the world while inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams without fear. His success story can be credited to his energy fueled a passion for entertaining and fulfilling his purpose. With the release of his charismatic new single “Runnin,” the vitality filled song paired with enthralling visuals leave little to the imagination as Lee Harris showcases his talents in offering listeners the full experience. Teaming up with Eazy Mellow for the music video production, we jump right into “Runnin” as the funk-filled bassline focuses our attention to the essence of the big city captured from a birds-eye view and various street views. The smoother than butter vocal delivery from Lee Harris has us swooning over each reverberated note the emerging artist sends through the headphones. Fashioned in vintage-styled fits, the nostalgic styling cues have pieces of the 90’s dripping left, right, and center. As “Runnin” progresses, we are submerged in choreographed dance moves that have us wanting to learn every step for the numerous times we’ll be putting this record on repeat. The swift combination of Pop and Contemporary R&B flavor the imagery with such ease as we get lost in both the sonic and visual journey that Lee Harris conveys. The spellbinding conveyance of the unforgettable chorus stays on your mind while you sway from side to side, feeling every beat exuded. “Runnin” is shining that bright light upon Lee Harris’ love interest in the song and music video. Expressing his over-pouring emotion in a true 90’s R&B manner, he takes us on this voyage as we get to learn everything that he loves about his beloved through the lyrics he performs. “Runnin” serenades us through each harmonious melody and brightly colored frame. If this is what we can expect from Lee Harris moving forward, we’re all in. Hello Lee Harris, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Runnin.” The entire essence of this track has us screaming each word! Could you please tell us about the inspiration behind the musical component of this project? Thank y’all for having me again! I really appreciate all of y’all love and support! I'm really glad that the record and the visual can connect to y’all on that level! This record is really something that has been in my mind for some years now! And I finally was able to create it! The instrumental blends my funky pop r&b influence together! And lyrically I was really inspired by Twitter. I kept seeing tweets about people saying f love, and it really had me like “damn I will be on this wave too that's not good.” That made me want to write a song about running towards love embracing it instead of running away from it. Love is powerful and beautiful when you’re open to receiving it. You know? You have some amazing choreography in the music video for “Runnin” and we’d be lying if we said we didn’t want to learn every move! As a professional dancer, did you find it easy to incorporate choreographed dancing into the visual scheme of things? Thank you so much! Shout out to my guys Will Ferebee and Jamal Matthews for bringing that energy out of me! And choreographing this piece. As well as dancing in that jawn with me! The video wouldn’t be as dope without them! I will say it was easy to add because that's just the type of artist I am. I have always put music and dance together. I feel like it's somewhat impossible to have one without the other. What was hard was getting back into the studio after gaining that quarantine 15 and being gone from dance for almost a year! Was this always the vision that you had in mind for the visual component of “Runnin”? Were there any obstacles you had to overcome in the production? I can confidently say yes this was always the vision. Some things were tweaked because of the restrictions we have due to Covid. But outside of that, this was always my vision for the record. To highlight black love! And to capture a fun, dope, loving energy even in the midst of a pandemic! This was the easiest video for me to shoot in my career so far. I think the team that I had made it all worth it! It legit ran so smoothly it's still baffling to me. S/O to Eazy, Drew, Mal, Will, and Ace! What would you like your listeners to take away from the music that you create? I want my listeners to take away mainly that it’s ok to feel. Rather that's a feeling of love, happiness, sadness, whatever it's ok to feel that! And it's ok to not run away from that feeling! Embrace it whatever feeling it is, embrace it! What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? If I'm being completely honest it's been hard for me to stay inspired. At times I’ve lost my inspiration, my drive, and my vision. This has been a hard year for us all. But I will say keeping the vision of my future self in my mind makes me not give up and pushes me to keep going. Knowing that God gave me these gifts to put my stamp and make a change somehow in this world. Also my family and friends. I know some of the most talented people in the world. They keep me going. Also my fans. I get so much love I have so much support it gives me no choice but to keep going. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

A man of many aliases, YoursTruly is a Hip-hop artist reigning from Edmonton, Alberta. Originally from Dallas, Texas, the now Canadian based artist can often be heard captivating listeners with his artistic versatility. Dipping into subgenres of Hip-hop, this rapper and singer offers his rapidly growing fan base a piece of himself as he toggles between melodic sounds and harder drill type ambiance. With a drive and dedication that scares most, the passion YoursTruly exudes will turn his doubters into believers. The instrumentation's angelic sounds that initiate “Te Amo” leave us anticipating what is to come from this versatile artist. YoursTruly recruits topboypoison to give us the depths of this record that dabbles between English and Spanish conveyance as we go through each verse and chorus delicately. YoursTruly has us enthralled in the delicate reverberations of his vocal presentation as he indulges us with his wide-range of tones and radiance. As we sink into our seats and zone in on the striking words displayed, we can hear the earnest expressions that this dynamic duo emit. Singing sweet sounds about the apple of his eye, a vivid picture is painted as we learn more about his love interest and how she has him folding under pressure. Taking sonic notes from the greats that came before him, YoursTruly structures this song as a registered bop. Completing each melody with purpose, the harmonious drive projected has us thinking about that special someone as we take in the unalloyed quintessence to heart. YoursTruly and topboypoison have us feeling every emotion in this vibrant collaboration. Looking forward to what the future holds for these talents, we will patiently await the next release from YoursTruly as we get ready to embrace music that fuels him on an even deeper level. Congratulations on the release of “Te Amo.” The vibes emitted in “Te Amo,” are definitely next level. Could you please tell us about your collaboration with topboypoison and how you came to work together? Thank you! So pretty much Topboy and I are good friends in person so setting everything up wasn’t that hard to manage. It all happened when I had heard a song with him and one of my other close friends “JT5K” of JT’s Project called “How Bout Now” and really enjoyed the vibes and the whole production of the song these two had created. I’ve always worked with JT so I knew what he was capable of, that’s family, Topboy though surprised me and just gave me a reason to HAVE to work with him somewhere down the line because he had a sound that was different and in my city not too many people be doing what are we doing everyone's kinda stuck in the same genre being trap stars or tryna be lyricists like cole and kdot ya feel me? So I hit up family told him I messed with the track he and my boy did (it was a Latin influence track like Te amó) and told him if he’s bout it. I got some music we should collab on cuz I feel like our chem would be just as cold and then the rest was wraps, we got like 3-4 songs in right now and got who knows how many more in the vault just waiting. With a wide range of musical inspirations such as Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Dababy, and Tory Lanez to name a few; how have your musical inspirations influenced the melodies you create? With all my influences and just my process of creating music, the people I listen to have a big impact kinda on how I want to present my sound in this case the melodies. For Te amó, 1 of my first sure influences for this track came from Tory Lanez, just the way how Tory approaches a beat and his vocal presence are what really has me like okay ‘this dude cold for real’ and especially with his Rnb tracks his melodies are so vibrant and just expressive and I think I did a great job bringing that same type of energy onto Te amó. With that said I had to tap into some of his Latin stuff to get a feel for how I wanted to mesh the two together because I didn’t wanna be generic and just say one or two lines or words in Spanish but also didn’t wanna front like I was super fluent and do a whole verse in it either so once I got that down and got the ideas for my melodies the rest was over, it was just a matter of how hype do I want this to sound now. Could you please take us into the creative process of bringing “Te Amo” to life? Te amó is based on a true event aha well more so it’s based upon someone that I met in life so this song technically is about them and kinda surrounds them, this was my take at a love song but not like the typical slow more chilled out loves songs I wanted to do something different and still keep the same vibe the same ideas but just make it more modern n uptempo. The funny thing about the track I had made the track back in like 2019 maybe even late 2018 but had only had just the hook recorded and was just going thru a heavy writer's block for that song specifically and the thing with me and music is I’ll never half-a** something or record or drop something I don’t like and that was the case with te amo, I kept writing down verse after verse but none of them were hitting like how I wanted or sounding nice too me until I had said F it let me add topboy in as an ft because originally the song was just gonna be me but I’m glad it wasn’t, having my dawg ft on it not only made us an amazing track but hearing his verse when he sent it back to me instantly motivated and inspired me to get that song done and everything just came together afterward. Y’all for real gotta thank Topboy for this song honestly he saved it from hitting the drafts lmao. You mentioned that the music that you currently have out doesn’t reflect who you are as a person and an artist. What can we expect in the developing sound you have worked hard to craft? Yeah, the music that I have out right now? Doesn’t properly represent who I am now as an artist and just me as a person fully. The music I have waiting in the vault though... I think everyone will like it and it definitely suits who “YoursTruly / YoursForever” is. With all that said though, the sound that I’ve been working on up til now really does suit the music I love to make but also show you the type of musical influences I have from all the different artist inspirations I have to even some different genres I’ve tried to step into as well. My thing is I don’t ever want people to tell me I was just a “blank type artist” or try and put me in a box or categorize me because I’m so much more versatile than I think people really understand, I can fr do almost anything if I got the drive and knowledge behind it, doesn’t matter what genre or what style if I’m feeling it I’m feeling it and just get into a real deep bag and go crazy. A lot of my music now though is more so about me and it tells a lot about who I am who I want to be what I’ve been thru or experienced and just different aspects of my life in general, I’m not the best at expressing myself to people in person but when it comes to opening up the easiest way I know how is thru the music and I feel that’s why the music I have now is just that much better than what’s out already, bc I’ve gotten deeper as an artist, I’ve matured more let's say. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? My biggest motivation for 2020 granted covid and everything is the fact that since we had a lockdown and could do nothing but sit in the house and just do you, I had nothing but time and time to myself and told myself if you are gone put in any work now is the time to go stupid, you can’t leave the crib you can’t go to work you can’t go anywhere, you have no excuse to grind n grind n grind till you can’t think anymore, so during quarantine, I was going stupid my work ethic started rising my procrastination started going away I was really just sick and tired of my position musically and felt I was letting my family down my fans down the people that believe in me down and myself down and I couldn’t have that. 2020 has been one of the most productive years for me musically if not THE most productive tbh, I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and what I’ve done but it’s still not nowhere close to enough or close to what I know I’m truly capable of, but again, I’m always hungry, I’m always working, can’t nobody tell me I ain’t destined to go far or that I don’t deserve this so until y’all see me as GOAT I ain’t did not a damn thing yet, and I’m just only getting started. ~YoursTruly Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

The award-winning 15-year-old Artist and Singer/Songwriter Kacey Fifield teams up with Robbie Rosen to release a heartfelt ballad drenched in regret with "Last Breath." The Los Angeles-based creator has been writing and releasing music since the mere age of ten, Kacey Fifield is also deeply passionate about humanitarian issues and places heavy themes like this into her sweet-sounding music. Not to mention the New York-born Singer/Songwriter and Producer Robbie Rosen, you might have seen his tunes across Spotify, garnering over 7 million streams. With their latest single, "Last Breath," Kacey Fifield and Robbie Rosen serenade us with a brilliant and dynamic vocal back and forth. While singing of the relationship they've fled from but reminiscing on the times they've spent together, they both offer us an immense amount of passion, especially with help from the soft and smooth Pop production. "Last Breath" begins with Robbie Rosen's soft vocals accompanied by serene piano chords. As the surrounding production begins to swell with a soothing string section, Kacey Fifield makes her vocal appearance and offers the song a beautifully dynamic atmosphere as she compliments Robbie Rosen's vocals perfectly. Reaching the chorus, the layered vocals between Kacey Fifield and Robbie Rosen give listeners inevitable chills. At the same time, they sing lyricism surrounding coming together when one reaches their last breath and forgetting the past. The surrounding blissful and serene Pop production takes listeners on a sweet sonic ride that puts Kacey Fifield and Robbie Rosen's vocals on a pedestal. With each soft and soothing aspect of their single "Last Breath," Kacey Fifield and Robbie Rosen have wildly impressed us with the profound heart and desire they've placed into this sweet single. Why did you want to make your song "Last Breath" a collaboration? This song just had to be a duet because, as we all know, there are two sides to every story! It was only fitting for there to be two singers, each telling a different view of the same situation. In this way, we were able to show that each person has a different perspective on what happened and that both people felt hurt. What made you want to expand the song beyond your vocals? I have been working with Robbie for two years now and we have recorded two covers together. Fans really seemed to love our voices together so we decided to record an original single! "Last Breath" was written for both of us. Within the serene and soothing production in "Last Breath," how did you formulate the song to offer this cinematic and heartfelt tone? We wanted to write a song that people could relate to in their own way. This song can describe a plethora of heartbreaks, whether it be a lost bond with an old friend, betrayal by someone who was a close friend, or a breakup, we wanted this song to relate to whatever struggle that the listener has gone through. The world's current situation makes us all reflect more on what's important in life and that relationships should take priority. What was your songwriting process like when writing such personal and vulnerable lyrics within "Last Breath?" We wrote the lyrics to be able to describe various heartbreaks. The song is essentially asking, "If I were down to my last breath, would you be there for me despite our past issues?" Through multiple virtual meetings and a lot of brainstorming, we worked together to choose the perfect lyrics to encapsulate this. Did you and Robbie Rosen write your lyrics together or separately? We developed all of the lyrics and melodies together over Skype! Is Robbie Rosen the first artist you've collaborated with on a song? Yes, he is! Now that you've mentioned it. "Last Breath" is my first original duet! As I have mentioned before, we have recorded two covers previously, but this is my first original singing collaboration. Might we hear more collaborations from you soon? For sure! I love working with Robbie. We always have a great time working together. I have been super proud of the result every time we put something out there. Expect more collaborative projects in the future! What can we expect to see next from you, as we enter a new year? I'm currently working on a few new original singles which will be released next year. I can't give out any details, but be sure to stay tuned for updates on my social media platforms! Kacey Instagram Robbie Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Coming in from Lafayette, LA, the Alternative/Electronic project Warganization releases a highly dynamic set of tracks with their recent album, 'Mazda Music.' Warganization was created in the early 2010s by Jack Morrison, surrounding his own music creations while also the countless musicians and creators he's collaborated with. Through the group's broad sound, they tend to touch on genres like Electronic, Trip-Hop, R&B, and Industrial Rock. Listeners are able to hear the vast sounds of Warganization within their thrilling album, 'Mazda Music.' With the album's intro track, "Ak," the project opens with incredible heat, grit, and power. Through a blistering distorted synth that opens the track with intense strength and stamina, organic and upbeat drum patterns accompany the heavy synth-work and offer a blazing atmosphere that defies the boundaries of various genres. While a filtered lead vocal comes in and begins portraying a fast-paced lifestyle, we're genuinely impressed with Warganization's power and punch they've delivered through the stimulating intro track. Moving on to the second track, "Like a Nightmare," we hear more of an Electronic Drum 'N Bass feel through the quick and intricate percussion patterns. With a woozy background synth that drones in the background, it perfectly compliments the lead vocalist's filtered vocals while he sings of our repeating cycles. With precise instrumental breakdowns and meticulous arrangement, we're feeling this laidback sense throughout the song's midway point. As the outro picks back up to finish the track with the upbeat percussion and floating background keys, we love the versatility that Warganization delivered merely two tracks into the project. With the next upbeat track, "Out There," the song opens with an organic mid-tempo drum beat and subtle background synths that haunt up the background. While the lead vocalist heats up the foreground with his filtered vocals and sultry delivery, we feel a primal and desirous sense through this heated track. The piece offers vast rhythm through each intricate instrumental and production element, as the song ends on this haunting note with help from the lead vocalist's natural poise and charisma. Moving into the fourth piece, "Romera (feat. Lucid Dreams)," we hear more of a bongo type of drum beat open the song at a mid-tempo pace while rapper Lucid Dreams comes in to spit his bars. The instrumentals and production quickly expand through electronic synths, a groovy bassline, and hi-fi background effects. We definitely hear more of a relaxed track, as the hefty sonics take us back to Hip-Hop's prime while delivering fresh elements through modern-day production techniques. Spinning into the next track, "Mazda 3 (feat. Bleach...)," the song has our heads bopping right off the bat with help from the gritty rhythm guitar and a news anchor announcing to keep an eye out for a criminal in a Mazda 3. As the punchy drum beat helps fuel the track's low-end, we feel our speakers pumping through this scorching hot piece. As Bleach... begins singing with his intense and intimidating delivery, we feel this angsty and powerful sensation through each profound instrumental and production element. Through the album's 6th piece, "Afterlife," the track opens with a thumping bassline and light percussion shakers. As soothing synths enter the scene and offer sprinkles of ambiance, the lead vocalist begins to sing with his low and sensual delivery behind soft filters that keep the track incredibly modern. As the surrounding instrumentation begins to swell through percussive rim-hits and cymbals, the track switches up and drops into this heavily psychedelic space around the mid-way point with help from the celestial synths. With a tight Industrial Rock breakdown around the last minute of the track, Warganization has blasted us into heat. Getting groovy with the next track, "With the Moon," we hear a droning and spacey synth heat up the foreground as the instrumentals enter and sing in a modern bluesy tone. As the lead vocalist begins singing with his broad vocal range, his lyrical message of feeling lost and withdrawn shines through. The supporting synth arrangement is definitely the track's focal point, as it lifts the listener out of their rut and into the stratosphere with the dreamy production. Not to mention the perfectly blended organic drum patterns with synthetic production, the piece has us feeling chills all over. Stomping into the next track, "Kerouac," Warganization has our heads banging from the jump. As the song opens with an uptempo drum beat and punchy rhythm guitar, we can feel the group's Industrial Rock passion shine through powerfully on this heated banger. The lead vocalist belts his vocals with the utmost enthusiasm and vigor, as his broad vocal range takes him deep down low, to screaming with passion and life. We honestly can't get enough of the unique and authentic sound that Warganization has delivered, especially with this exhilarating track. Reaching the album's final track with, "Kill It Now," the track opens with eerie and droning synths while a warm acoustic guitar subtly enters the song. As the lead vocalist begins singing with his soft and filtered vocals, he offers the song this highly nostalgic flair that takes us back a few decades to Rock 'n Roll's prime. With help from the ear-ringing synths in this piece, Warganization is able to display a highly modern soundscape that merges the old and the new. Continuing down the soundscape, Warganization closes the song with a deftly blended sound that hovers between Rock and Electronic, leaving our jaws on the floor and wanting more. We couldn't have asked for a more authentic, blazing, and versatile project from Warganization, as their album 'Mazda Music' captures vast vibes that naturally touch the soul. Through the group's killer instrumentals and in-depth production, listeners are bound to feel captivated and compelled to keep listening. facebook.com/warganization instagram.com/warganization twitter.com/warganization

Atlanta, Georgia’s very own Xori Amar Teran Johnson, affectionately known as Xori Amar, attributes his musical evolution to the importance of time; the biggest influence on his identity as an artist. Xori Amar’s influence shines through his poetic use of the hourglass and red rose, symbols embedded into all aspects of his art. With a musical career that began with Garage Band and Apple headphones in the basement of his parent's house, he has become known for poetry and spoken word talents which led him to organically transition into songwriting in September of 2015. The newly released album “melody LN,” from Xori Amar carries forth the elements that have contributed to his growth as an artist throughout his emerging career. With a gift draped in dedication, we can hear Xori Amar leave it all on the table as he gives us a little piece of himself. The introductory and title track of this album initiates the sonic voyage we are about to set on. “melody ln,” drips us in the soothing ease of the instrumentation as you are pulled into the creative depths of the fusion of genres that Xori Amar exudes as he blends together Contemporary R&B with Hip-hop taking notes from the majority of his influences. Expressing the essence of his journey through the words he pens, we quite literally take a ride with Xori Amar through this beat and his storytelling as he fills us in on what got him to where he is today. The second record, “late night drive,” follows the delicate ease of the composition as the speakers swim with enticing hi-hats and swift cadences from Xori Amar. Speaking the language of love, he paints a picture of his pride and joyriding in the passenger side as they come to indulge one another in the spirit of their lives while they cruise the streets after hours. Filled with harmonious bliss, an atmosphere is fashioned that encourages us to close our eyes as we get lost in the musical components in front of us. “balance,” sheds an eclectic simplicity as the elements immersed in the beat zone in on a unique dimension for Xori Amar’s flair to float over the top of. Anticipating the effortless flow that Xori Amar performs, he shines that spotlight on the major role that time played in his identity. “Nothing worth having easy, but I accept the challenge,” are the final words that leave us in awe of the strong persona displayed by Xori Amar as he continues to establish his name as an emerging artist. Blending right into the fourth record on “melody ln.” “butterflies,” swindles through the indulgent vocal range that Xori Amar continues to surprise us with. The reverberated quintessence that is exuded with perfectly timed delay throws has us enthralled with the imaginative adaptability that he as an artist continues to put forth. Allowing his poetic license to shimmer in the intricate scriptures he lays down, we hear Xori Amar big up that special someone in his life who makes him feel alive while giving him butterflies. We’re offered up an interlude at the halfway mark of “melody ln.” Taking in the voicemail message left on his phone, “a missed call (interlude)” takes us into a little enigmatic storyline as we hear a woman’s voice ever so passionately leaving a message for Xori Amar. Grateful for the only consistent thing in her life being Xori Amar himself, we can’t help but wonder who the mystery woman is on the other end of that missed call. The perfect way to keep us captivated for the remainder of this album. Coming in at number six on the tracklist, we have “wednesday night.” Delicate and spacious keys glisten in a reverberated fashion as we hear the resonant sounds that are Xori Amar’s in the distance. The tantalizing melodies vocalized create a remarkably unforgettable record as we bounce to the instrumentation at hand. Singing about his time spent with a loved one taking the form of an interlude. We learn about his emotions towards saying goodbye and wiping tears as we get up close and personal with Xori Amar. The manner in which each record seamlessly pours into one another creates a rollercoaster of sensations as we see a new side of Xori Amar through each performance. As we get lost in the sounds of “ride or die,” we hear how love plays such a large role in the motives he has in his life. The burning passion ignites the flame on the torch which he carries with him from one production to the next, leaving us in the deep end of a pool filled with emotions. As we near the end of Xori Amar’s album “melody ln,” we are taken to the second last song in the track list. “resentment,” although gentle with R&B tones, hones in on the intensity of the emcee like abilities that Xori Amar puts into his music. Delivering a powerful message through his lyricism about discarding the negative energy while encouraging someone to take a good hard look at themselves, he touches on the effects that alcohol has on the emotions as he wants it to know that he is not just another pawn in anyone’s game. The final record on “melody ln” is the entrancing “dead end.” Opening up with a voice memo that sets a beguiling character to finalize the musical journey we have embraced, Xori Amar wants to drive home the point that “love shouldn’t be a load.” Submerged in the otherworldly vibrations from this artist, we are exhilarated and grounded in a combination of thoughts. Allowing us to reflect on the expedition we journeyed to, we can’t help but find this record the perfect way to end “melody ln.” As we have experienced the highs and lows as Xori Amar has painted upon a blank canvas, we can see where his heart truly lies as an individual who positions his feelings first in this crazy thing called life. Embracing the expressions in “melody ln,” we have been treated with numerous pieces of Xori Amar’s puzzle that seem to only be getting started. Listen to 'Melody Ln' here. instagram.com/xoriamar twitter.com/xoriamar

Straight from the Southside of Chicago, the Hip-Hop world is welcoming Chise Up as a rapping duo to watch for. The cousins discovered their passion for rapping as they grew up, and officially formed their music group while attending Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Ever since, the pair currently streams their original tracks across all platforms, and have dropped four full-length projects to date. They have recently treated their fans with a charismatic Hip-Hop single labeled, “Segue.” With “Segue’s” dynamic energy created through the artist’s vocal diversity, the backtrack of the song remains constant and sturdy. There is first a singular, delicate strum of a guitar to precede each bar which sets up the initial melody. Soon paired with an elegantly spaced out snare drum, Chise Up immediately urges their listeners into a relaxation inspiring daydream. Additionally, Chise Up advertises some old-school flavors with a rhythmic piano played from a blues perspective. The sonic duo effectively caters to lovers of authentic instrumentation, readily expanding their fan base into the world of blues and soul. With the guitar and piano lines faded into the background, Chise Up layers a throwback, 90s rap style beat, giving “Segue” its characteristic charm. When it comes to the vocals, the collaboration of two unique sounds allows Chise Up to stand out in the world of Hip-Hop. As each of their verses flows effortlessly like a soothing tide, Daws Lotto and Cognac Classic give their fans an unparalleled sonic experience. Without forcing any energy levels, they keep their vocals organic as each cousin displays a contagious impression of a blissful nonchalance. For any fans looking to become entranced in a low-fi Hip-Hop experience, Chise Up will certainly create an ideal atmosphere with their new single “Segue.” As cousins, what made you decide to pursue a career in Hip-Hop as a duo project? Daws Lotto has been rapping since high school. Daws Lotto and Cognac Classic attended college together and when Daws Lotto left school to pursue music in Atlanta with his other cousin Venny O is when Cognac Classic started to make music. When Daws Lotto came back home it seemed only right to form the group Chise Up. Can you tell us about the message behind your lyrics for “Segue?” What inspires your songwriting? Basically Just a showcase of two emcees doing their job to the fullest. Both Daws Lotto and Cognac Classic show off their versatility by combining elite wordplay, clever punch lines, precision delivery, and substance over this greatly produced track. With your soulful instrumentations filling the backtrack of “Segue,” we couldn’t help but become entranced. What genres inspire your music sound? Did you incorporate flavors of any specific genres for “Segue?” CoKilla Productions and the Trakk Addicts production team have been providing Chise Up with high-quality beats for years. They are also versatile in their sound from backpack/hip hop beats, soulful samples, R & B tracks, and trap beats. So no surprise the soulful track of Segue is just the latest creation of excellence. As a duo, can you tell us a little bit about your collaboration? Do you each have specific roles when it comes to writing and producing your tracks? We are very like-minded when it comes to constructing and writing songs. Our specific role is just to kill every song. Again we are very like-minded so whichever one of us comes up with a hook or theme for a song the other is very easily capable of jumping right in without missing a step. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Hope and just staying busy elevating the ChiseUp brand. Finishing the upcoming album HD3. Also finishing the ILL BROWN produced album "THE FLU GAME" and starting the exclusive produced S7n Lee project. Laying features and collaborating with artists Mac Millie, Geno Pacino to name a few. And taking to the clothing brand ChiseUp Apparel to the next level of fashion. instagram.com/chiseup instagram.com/cognacclassicchiseup instagram.com/dawslottochiseup

Keith Anthoni divulges a memoir of his turbulent upbringing with genius attention to detail on his latest single, "Trying." Being a Northern Virginia area-native, the budding Rapper—who takes virtue in the sincerity he imbues his music with inherently interweaves his ethos within all his musical endeavors. It's not about how hard life can get; it's about how hard you can take a hit and keep thriving. Keith Anthoni's music is rooted in his mind, body, and soul, wrapped around his innards like kudzu that grips firmly but naturally in the way it reflects his life within his hip-hop constructions. On his latest single, "Trying," it's easy to see the common ground he creates. Inspiring listeners to keep fighting and to find strength in his narrative. Inaugurated by an aural cascade of anamorphic pads and filtering keys that fill-in the airy spaces between Keith Anthoni's luring voice and the bombastic breakbeat that sucks you in immediately, "Trying" renders-up lucid and frank; especially when the lyrics hit you. "I love the place I'm at cause I hate the way I was livin', physically feelin' great but mentally I'm in prison," he unfolds with a soothing inclination, with lines that instantly come from a place of vulnerability, skipping over the measure with tapered finesse and the nonchalant flow of a veteran emcee. Over a mid-tempo bearing, strapped and locked-in by the 90s-borrowing breakbeat that bolsters from behind, Keith Anthoni's incisive personal story comes to life. He holds onto his non-wavering rhythm throughout his internal ruminations, "hope you listen to my state of mind I find distance," and injects pulse fires of harmonic adlibs that accentuate the tails of his expressive denotations, facilitating his poetry with dynamic sonic texturing. When the hook comes around, Keith's intonation blossoms, manifesting the top-line melody with seamless fashion, transitioning with perfection, and nodding at his R&B and Soul inspirations with his infatuating delivery. His second verse accentuates some of his poetic craftsmanship with a quietly devastating line that highlights his self-awareness and interweaves the entire section together perfectly: "worried bout the now we ain't worried bout nothing else." It's an emollient tie-in line that highlights Keith's credibility as an upcoming legend when you play this single back a second time. "Trying" is not an egotistical tale boasting about dope-running and acting belligerent; it's a profound personal anecdote interjecting the past and the present: his dealing with death, his struggle with pills for recovery, inner identity uncertainty, and the uncovering of his undying fight within him. If anything other than a masterfully orchestrated track or a vivid biographical tale, "Trying" is a testament to the unhindered artistry and authenticity within Keith Anthoni's music as a whole. Can you run us through your creative process when it came to a personal song like "Trying?" What element came first, and how did it develop from there? When writing ”trying” I was just really trying to capture the struggle of battling depression. People that often suffer from depression and anxiety suffer in silence and I wanted to let people know how hard it is to deal with issues without the right resources used to help you. “Trying” captures the late nights spent crying and battling inner demons. What were some of the challenges, if any, that presented themselves through the artist process intertwined within "Trying?" The only challenge I can say I faced while making this song was allowing myself to be vulnerable enough to tell these stories. Is this a project that you'd consider to have been challenging to divulge based on how vulnerable this song is? Yes, I’ve never liked opening up to people so this song I feel like was my way of opening a new connection with the listeners. When you think about some of the emotions you channeled into for the performance you've captured on "Trying," which come forward as the most compelling? The feeling of defeat, when you have no motivation but you still try and try again. That’s what made this song come true, the thought of not being good enough but trying to be the best at the same time. How do you feel these emotions influenced the way this track turned out? I feel like it really took the song to another level I don’t think the song would be the same without these emotions. If you could give listeners a few sentences that would act as a prologue to the experience you've laid-out from listeners within "Trying," what would you feel the need to express? When you know you can’t prove yourself to anybody and you’re still trying you’ll know the emotions in this song. I’ve battled with mental issues for some time now and it’s ruined relationships for me but I’m still trying, trying to show that I have bounced back from the many times that I’ve lost but nobody will see that. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? My love for music, 2020 has been a tough year for me mentally, physically, and emotionally so my love for music will always allow me to get back up and try again. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC