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The London, UK, modern Pop-Country duo Emma & Jolie release an emotional ballad surrounding the post-breakup blues with "Cry For You." Having met in music college back in 2015, Emma & Jolie were drawn together through their mutual inspirations being Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift. After Emma & Jolie's first songwriting trip to Nashville prior to signing with Triple Fret Entertainment, the trips to Nashville became a ritual for the duo to serve their stylings internationally. With their recent single, "Cry For You," Emma & Jolie get incredibly emotional through their in-depth lyricism surrounding the healing and mending from a past breakup. The serene instrumentals offer a spacious and breathtaking atmosphere through a celestial string section and tender piano melodies. "Cry For You" begins with delicate piano melodies and Emma Walker's soothing vocals singing a tragic goodbye between two lovers. As the chorus comes around, Emma & Jolie offer brilliant vocal harmonies while singing a saddened message of having a love for someone long after they leave. Overtop of airy Pop production and spacious percussion, the ambiance and atmosphere is incredibly passionate and heartfelt through the escalation string section and steady piano. The highlight of this track has to be Emma Walker and Jolie Harvey's textured songwriting, ultimately capturing the emotions one feels after a heartbreak. With their powerfully emotional sophomore single "Cry For You," Emma & Jolie are quickly creating a name for themselves as they easily allow listeners to feel something deep within while listening to their sweet and melodic music. We're deeply submerged within the depths of your emotional single, "Cry For You." How did the two of you mutually find inspiration for such a heartfelt single? When we were on our first trip to Nashville, Jolie had recently gone through a breakup, and naturally as best friends we discussed a lot of the feelings that come with heartbreak & pain, we realized that Jolie’s current experience with her past relationships was extremely similar to what Emma had been through with her ex, so we really connected with our mutual feelings painful heartache, and we knew we could use this hurt we were feeling and put it into a song. When we met with Lena we spoke to her about everything we were feeling, and what the relationships were like, and what happened so that she could really get a picture of exactly what we wanted to say, and she helped us create a song which definitely does that. How did the two of you split the songwriting process within your single, "Cry For You"? Was it challenging to be so vulnerable when lyrically opening up and spilling your heart? We believe that being able to be vulnerable, although it can be scary, is a strength, and it is key for creativity. To be able to truly dive into your authentic feelings has always left us with the most honest and meaningful songs. When going through a breakup, sometimes the last thing you want to do is revisit old feelings, feelings of trauma, pain, and utter heartache, but we knew we wanted Cry For You to be raw and honest, and stepping into those old feelings, and reliving the painful memories, was exactly what gave the song the emotional depth that we wanted. In regards to splitting the songwriting process, we have never really done that! We have such a close bond between the two of us that we have such an easy understanding of what one of us is trying to say, it feels as if we have always been destined to write together, of course, individually we bring different ideas to the table, but we’ve never split it in a certain way. The tender instrumentals within "Cry For You" are incredibly ethereal. What was your creative process like when crafting your instrumentals to complement your lyricism? We listened to a lot of heartbreak songs that we felt fitted the vibe that we were going for, and then we sent a lot of tracks that we were inspired by to our producer Johnny and he helped us figure out what kind of instruments we wanted in the song, we wanted it to contrast I Don’t Need A Man as in that song there is a lot more going on both locally and instrumentals, we wanted to show our versatility by making Cry For You an emotional and more simplistic ballad with mainly piano and strings, we wanted this track to be rawer. Seeing as "Cry For You" is your second released single, how does your current discography help listeners get to know your brand and what your music tends to offer? We are hoping that listeners can hear the versatility in our music, we released I Don’t Need A Man as our first single, an upbeat, empowering song, and stripped back Cry For You as a more emotional ballad. We have always wanted to be an honest & authentic duo. Everything that we write about has stemmed from personal experiences. We have always hoped that listeners can relate to our songs in some way, whether that be by a song about heartbreak, or a feminist anthem. We have always aimed for people to be able to truly feel all of the emotions we have felt writing these songs and we hope that as we continue to release music, it will continue to highlight our versatility from how we have gone from empowering women to showing our vulnerability. What can we expect to see next from you? We will definitely be releasing more music in the new year, we have so much new material that we are so excited to eventually show everyone, and we are always writing new material and having writing sessions with other amazing musicians. So keep your eyes peeled to see when new music is coming! We are hoping to get out and perform more in 2021, obviously due to the pandemic we haven’t had the opportunity to perform any of our music, we are really hoping that next year we can be able to do more live gigs. instagram.com/emmaandjolie

New wave Hip-Hop artist Kid Yung shares his charismatic latest single, “Time.” Born in Atlanta, Georgia, but raised in Chicago, Illinois, Gregory D Buckner Jr., affectionately known as Kid Yung, is a jack-of-all-trades while he practices his craft as an artist, producer, emcee, and skateboarding comedian from the Southside of Chicago. Kid Yung is becoming well known in the professional recording and music industry holding his sheer focus on the musical art he creates. As one to never take his foot off the gas, this artist is grinding to make an impact with a progressive style unlike any other. Kid Yung incorporates his experience into a broad style of music produced by himself in the genre of hip-hop and R&B. The tone for “Time,” is instantly set with a heavy-hitting bassline and enticing hi-hats that accompany a sample in such an enlightened modern wave to the genre of Hip-hop. Captivating us with a prominent delivery, Kid Yung carries his own through his verses and into the vocalization of his mesmerizing hook, “I ain’t got time, I ain’t got time, I ain’t got time for that.” This record is a representation of all of the things in his life that he holds dear to him. Shining a light on the fact that he has a million things to prioritize and has absolutely no time for nonsense while working hard for what is truly important to him. Kid Yung fuses together Hip-hop and R&B with the harmonies in his delivery that allow his lyricism and cadences to stand out above the rest. The perfectly timed ad-libs add that extra flavor to this record without overpowering the true meaning behind his well-crafted lyrics. The confidence exuded through each word reveals the boisterous personality that Kid Yung represents. I dare you to try and not move to “Time,” because this entire record will immediately have you dancing and tapping your fingers and toes, no matter where you are. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Kid Yung! We love this record! Could you please let us know what the creative process was like when creating “Time”? I produced the beat for my homies to slay at first, but no one didn't put any lyrics on it. So I decided to make an effort on it. I wrote a decent hook and I wanted to make sure my flow was tight as possible. My homie Kasual helped polish my hook when recording in the studio and it came out great. What was the studio session like when recording this track? I can only imagine how much fun was had with the way this record is presented! Haha yeah for sure, I recorded right at home with my homie Kasual. It was fun and nerve-wracking because I was hoping I wasn't disturbing my mom. For the most part, I was comfortable and it felt right at the end. What would you like listeners to take away from “Time”? Time is valuable, and never take it for granted. Time is the only thing that's moving forward, so let's make it happen while we can. Ain't get it tomorrow, get it now. As a Jack of all trades in the music industry, what made you decide to get into creating music? I like melodic songs and they inspire me to create a sense of real music for our generation. I know I have some type of ear for music. Do you have any releases planned before the end of 2020? That is a maybe. I'm not sure, but I will say I do have some dope new material. instagram.com/kid_yung_ twitter.com/Greg_IDKDFN

The Swiss-Italian Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Artist STEMIN releases a modern-day ballad with his easy-listening single, "Cause You Know," off his recent EP, "Live at FunnyBones Studios." After incredible success through his debut album, "#Tellyourheart," STEMIN is back and ready to groove with his latest EP, "Live at FunnyBones Studios." The EP surrounds four songs derived from his debut album "#Tellyourheart," but this time around, STEMIN revisits the top four tracks on the album and condenses them into the R&B groove that the EP offers. Speaking on the EP's intro track, "'Cause You Know," the song offers sublime melodies arranged by STEMIN, while he serenades someone with his entire heart. The song's peaceful and mellow vibe perfectly complements STEMIN's sweet vocals as he portrays the utmost desire for someone he holds close. "'Cause You Know" begins with wavy synths and calming R&B keys, offering captivating elements from the jump. As STEMIN's warm and clear vocals appear, he starts singing a passionate story of being locked in someone's presence while fighting his own inner demons. The surrounding instrumentation and production offer highly desirous R&B elements through plucky basslines, down-tempo drum patterns, and uplifting synths and keys. This song is immensely easy to listen to, as STEMIN's melodic vocals accompanied by warm brass elements create vast space for listeners to kick back and relax. Ending the song with the bright instrumentals and punchy production, STEMIN's single "'Cause You Know" off his recent EP "Live at FunnyBones Studios" delivers heightened vibes for anyone to enjoy. With each mellow aspect the song brings, STEMIN comes around to deliver his heart's genuine desire from beginning to end. We love the warmth and passion you deliver within your song, "'Cause You Know." What inspired the song's lyrical concept? Thank you, I’m glad you liked it! The song talks about that one person in our life that knows exactly what we need, that knows us truly well and deeply enough to help us through our difficulties. It’s that person that sees our true colors, who makes us come alive, and helps us to be successful in life. The song is also about the feelings one has for this person, the wonderful emotions that the heart experiences when this person is around. Sometimes we resist the help of this person and we stir against the positive effect he or she has on us. Perhaps we are resisting this person because we see the change and the improvement as a threat to the stability of our life. We might see change as something uncomfortable, something that can endanger our stability. By doing so, though, we end up cheating on ourselves because we don’t face the reality that what makes us grow in life is ‘change.’ Most of the time, improvement and change comes into our life for our own benefit. "'Cause You Know" was inspired by my ex, and how she tried very hard to help me overcome my difficulties. At the time we were together I couldn’t manage to see her good intentions, because I often focused on refusing her help, thinking it would harm me. After we broke up and I could see the whole situation from an external point of view, I saw how she was genuinely trying to help me and push me towards a better me. Speaking on the bright R&B instrumentals within "'Cause You Know," how did you formulate the instrumentals and production to be so easy-listening and mellow? The song was actually written as a ballad but turned out to have the up-tempo vibe with the inclusion of the rhythmical elements as you hear it now. While rehearsing the song with the band and playing it in different live settings, the song kind of grew into a more up-tempo vibe. Since the song was initially intended as a ballad, the feel of the song was a sad, introverted, and melancholic one. Eventually, by changing the tempo and adding that powerful bass and drum layer, the song gained a more ‘uplifting’ and ‘vividly’ vibe. Also, from the ‘introvert’ feel it moved to a more ‘aware’ feel, as a realization of the fact that change is good: often when things change, they turn around reality and improve our life. Structure wise, the song is mainly built around five chords and the interchanging of these throughout the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus. This gives a more linear structure to the song which becomes more easy-listening. The song works both with a full band in the up-tempo setting as well as in the acoustic setting. As much as I love to perform this song with a full band and feel the energy that is created, performing the song acoustically leaves a lot of space for different colors and dynamics in sound. In a few weeks, I will be releasing an acoustic version of "'Cause You Know" on my YouTube channel. Seeing as "'Cause You Know" is the intro track to your EP 'Live at FunnyBones Studios,' why did you want this single to open and introduce the EP? Actually, we recorded four tracks - ‘Cause You Know, Better Than Wine, Closer, Dare - for promotional purposes. We recorded both audio and video on the same occasion and all the videos were published on my YouTube channel. "'Cause You Know" is a very dear track to me because somehow it expresses my journey. Of the four songs, this one was written before. As I was explaining previously, I wrote "'Cause You Know" after I realized that things come for our own good, for growth, change, and improvement. I can keep on refusing change and think that it creates harm to me as a person. But in the end, I have to face reality and understand that only by changing, by moving forward, I can survive. Only by working on myself and improving, I can become better. Not doing so, will force me into an automated routine that kills my creativity, my inspiration, and my goals. "'Cause You Know" perfectly introduces the other songs such as Better Than Wine, Closer, and Dare. The song is a nice transition to the up-tempo beat of Better Than Wine and the rest of the songs. Why did you want to revisit your most successful tracks from your album "#Tellyourheart" and release them on a separate EP titled 'Live at FunnyBones Studios'? While rehearsing with the band for some planned concerts which unfortunately got canceled because of Covid-19, I came up with the idea of recording a ‘live version’ of four of my favorite tracks of the album "#tellyourheart" to be used for promotional purposes. I then decided to publish them as a live EP since I loved the sound and felt that they give another twist to the original versions. I collaborated with the amazing artist Christos Mavrodis (which you should check out ) for the creation of the EP’s artwork. I chose to specifically record these four tracks because I have a strong connection to them since they were written during a crucial period of my life. The lyrics of all the songs present a central idea and describe my personal and artistic process I underwent during the last two years: letting go of fears and personal judgment (song: Closer) by acknowledging the help of people who love me (song: ‘Cause You Know) in order to accept and love myself (song: Better than Wine) and by challenging myself (song: Dare) to move forward in life. The four songs display the journey I have been on in the last couple of years. They describe my musical, personal, and artistic journey as I am growing into a more soul-pop-RnB style. Another reason why I chose them is that they are very catchy and have a very uplifting vibe. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? Thanks for asking this! I am super excited because I am working on different projects at the moment. Since I am collaborating with a video-maker artist, I am planning to release a small documentary about my artistry, the work I did and do nowadays. It explains a bit of my background and why I am doing what I am doing through music and the arts. I’m working on a big arrangement of "One for You" which will be recorded with an orchestra, both audio and video. This version will be a completely different one than the one contained on the album "#tellyourheart." I am also writing and producing new music which will be containing some nice collaborations with new musicians and artists. Unfortunately, I can’t unveil anything yet. Hopefully, all this new music will be released next year, beginning of 2021. I can’t wait for you to hear it! And, last but not least, hopefully, live concerts and touring can be resumed again because I have so many concerts to make up! The plan is not only to tour Europe but also the US and Asia! I don’t know when that is possible again, but, let’s cross fingers!! I think that live music unites people, the energy displayed when live music is played is incredible and unique! steminofficial.com facebook.com/steminofficial instagram.com/steminofficial twitter.com/steminofficial

Based in South London, the non-explicit Rapper and Singer/Songwriter Naviyah comes through with a heated birthday banger for her latest single, "Birthday Drink." Always aiming to instill a deeper message within her music, Naviyah believes that positive lyricism and a sound message will always win the listener over. Naviyah's Christian faith helps guide her lyrical content with life experiences and her personal journey. With her latest song, "Birthday Drink," Naviyah celebrates another year on this earth with a heated and modern Hip-Hop bop, with warm R&B sonic elements that add to the overall energetic and lively vibe. What's interesting about this track is that Naviyah encourages moderation when drinking and still being able to comprehend the world around you. We're very impressed with such a wise message over a heated song that helps listeners safely have a good night. "Birthday Drink" opens with melodic synths and punchy bass-like synths that offer a powerful sonic low-end. Once Naviyah begins describing the end of the week, getting ready to brace herself for a movie of a night, her warm vocals and mix of rapping and singing offers the song immense depth and keeps listeners engaged with each intricate transition. Listening to her lyrical message and bars more thoroughly, Naviyah begins to describe scenarios of avoiding the black-out phase by keeping her drinks to a minimum and enjoying the party even more because she could comprehend what's going on around her. The song ends off with incredible energy through the tightly-wound Hip-Hop/R&B production that oozes with life, alongside Naviyah's sweet-sounding vocals that keep our ears locked in. We're very impressed with the sound and positive message that Naviyah infused into her single, "Birthday Drink," as she encourages listeners to get down with the liveliness of the party, yet safely and responsibly. Listen to "Birthday Drink" here. Our heads are bopping away with your banger of a song, "Birthday Drink." What inspired you to create the song? Did you make this piece to get down with on your birthday? Amazing! This is what I like to hear lol I’m really happy that you guys are genuinely digging the track. I wanted to create a birthday celebration song more suited to young people, like in a pop/rap commercial sound, and I wanted to send a subtle message to encourage young people to drink alcohol in moderation. Like in the second verse, I say; "Pour Me A Drink, But Not Too Much I Gotta Think.” Oh my gosh, there’s drunken stories behind this verse lol. I remember on my 19th birthday, myself and my friends all went out to celebrate at a nightclub and of course, when it’s your birthday, you're constantly getting free drinks all night. I normally try to stick to the same style of drink, as from past experiences, mixing different alcoholic drinks together can be an absolute mess. That night, I was so drunk, I was completely out of my head and I really dislike not being in control of my own body and mind, and the next morning, I was recovering from a serious hangover and I was like BOI. NEVER EVER AGAIN lol. But now being a born again Christian today, I’ve really changed a lot spiritually, it’s amazingly beautiful because I’ve literally changed from the inside out, it’s like my body no longer craves for old habits or bad addictions that I use to carry out growing up as a teenager/young adult. The Holy Bible also teaches us to drink alcohol responsibly (Ephesians 5:18) so I like to stick by this scripture and to be honest, alcohol really zaps my energy these days lol so I try to avoid it. When you listen to my other songs ‘Sippin On Dat’ and ‘Change’ and actually digest the lyrics, you will definitely understand and hear a clear message about my past experiences and relationship with alcohol. It’s funny because when I wrote 'Sippin On Dat’, I literally came off alcohol for like a year and a half prior around that time, it’s like my body or spirit was just no longer enjoying alcohol anymore, and deep down for real, I felt like the Lord wanted me to be sober and remain pure to create this specific track in order for it to be more effective musically Speaking on your lyrical content and bars within "Birthday Drink," what pushed you to come through with a wise message regarding alcohol intake and acting on it responsibly? I’m aware through the news and media about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, more so amongst young people, eg; drink and driving, antisocial behavior, and alcohol poisoning. Binge drinking can be fatal. Regarding the sweltering sonics within your single "Birthday Drink," how did Stealth The Producer help bring your sonic vision to life? What sort of atmosphere did you want the production to offer? I wanted a fun and positive style of music that would appeal to the younger generation, and I also wanted a Chris Brown type of sound, however, once the music video is completed following the lockdown, it will be easier to bring my visuals to life. You've mentioned that within your music, you express your Christian faith and life journey. Could you tell us more about your artistic brand and what listeners should associate you with? My faith plays a big role within my music, and it helps me to avoid swearing or cursing on my tracks, so I feel that this is my USP as an artist, especially being a young female in the Rap/Hip-Hop industry, many male fans and male artists have said it’s really rare to find an artist like myself, who has swag, someone who’s attractive, slightly hood and someone who’s really bold about her faith, it’s definitely different from the norm. I’m happy that hood boys really rate my movement and enjoy my music, I feel like listeners sometimes like to adapt to artists who come out with a different wave of sound or someone who brings something fresh to the table musically, has a good impact. With my style of music as an artist, I’m constantly told by many, that I sound like a female version of ‘Giggs’, with my deep urban, gritty rap sound, and have also been compared to UK artist ‘Tinie Tempah’ on my track entitled ’Sippin On Dat’. What can fans anticipate next from you? Definitely new songs and a few music videos next year (2021), my fans are always demanding new music and they definitely want an Album from me, so I will also be working towards that. I’m extremely excited to release some of my new material, as I will be experimenting with different genres and possibly start collaborating again with other artists. I do have titles of four new songs already but I don’t want to give away too much yet! 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Singer/songwriter Lori Triplett hails from Nashville, TN, and is all for expressing her truth in the spotlight. Transitioning into a variety of genres and dabbling in various forms of artistry, Lori Triplett has always had a pure sense of attraction towards the music community. Her most recent collection of work has proved her to be quite a down-to-earth artist. Tailoring numerous themes to the essence of her songs, Lori Triplett knows how to compel an audience and ultimately propel the spiritual senses of listeners. One of Lori's recent releases, "Slow Poison," feels potent in various and contrasting ways. Graceful guitar melodies open up "Slow Poison," which sets up the song's theme in a stabilizing way. Lori Triplett focuses on harmonious vocalism and ultimately pairs it with honest recollections of life experiences. Soon enough, listeners are exposed to more graceful melodies that establish a serene and tranquil listening environment, allowing time for one to escape their own thoughts and tribulations. With the spotlight on introspections regarding her own personal life, Lori Triplett isn't afraid, to be honest with both herself and her listeners, which allows for that artist-to-listener connection to extend deeper with more depth. All in all, "Slow Poison" felt incredibly surreal, offering moments of reflection and gratitude, as well as explorative realizations. What kind of introspection level did you feel you had to reach in order to create "Slow Poison?" Were there any obstacles you encountered while writing and recording the track, specifically regarding the intended message of the track? In thinking back at my writing process for the song “Slow Poison,” it almost seems as though the idea was stirring in me for a very long time before it was even a thought in mind to try to write.  I’ve always been someone who feels things deeply and is highly reflective and empathetic, so seeing the endless stories and cycles of hatred, racism, disrespect, fighting, and overall pain in the world are things that I’ve always carried around with me and that has bothered me to my core...even if they weren’t my own stories to bear.  I wrote “Slow Poison” pre-pandemic and before the most recent protests and riots and could never imagine how timely this song would be when it would finally be released.  I sat down and started writing what would eventually become “Slow Poison” after unexpectedly seeing a short sequence of very graphic violent videos that really shook me.  And even though the song is very simple musically and lyrically, I knew what I wanted to say had a lot of weight behind it.  I really struggled with getting the right words out for this because I didn’t want it to sound “preachy” or that I thought I was above any of it, but I knew I had something really important I wanted to say about it all, so I didn’t let myself get up from the room I was writing it in until I finished it. How would you describe the primary way you intended your listeners to feel after listening to "Slow Poison?" I would hope listening to “Slow Poison” would make someone stop and really think about what’s happening around them.  Are they adding to the problem or helping it to disappear instead?  Life is too short for all this chaos and hatred, and I really feel if people tried to swallow their pride even a little bit and took the time to really get to know one another on a personal level, they might see they are more alike than different.  We all want to be understood, heard, and loved.  And I just want anyone who listens to this to remember the humanity in us all.  We don’t have to hate each other just because we disagree...we can learn to appreciate those differences and learn how to do better together.  I know it sounds a little dreamy, but I hope people can at least find it in themselves to consider this possibility and path because if we aren’t loving each other, we are just slowly killing one another with hatred...a slow poison. You're most definitely an artist who strives to be deeply rooted within your own faith. Would you say that "Slow Poison" reflected any of this faith in any way? My faith is definitely something that comes out in my writing sometimes because it’s at the core of who I am as a person.  I grew up learning you should love your neighbor as yourself and also that you should love your enemies.  I understand these can prove to be really tough things to put into practice in real life, but I think we would all be better for it if we all gave it a try, which is what I’m suggesting in the song. As an artist who has worked with various individuals and collaborated with many artists regarding the content of your songs, are there any experiences that you've endured that have felt lesson-learning? If there’s anything I’ve learned in this journey of being an independent artist, it’s that I have to find the balance of listening and respecting the opinions and advice of others I respect and trust my own instincts and artistic voice.  In the past, I’ve held off on creating something I felt passionate about because I was waiting for someone else’s approval or for the green light from someone else.  I’ve learned that if it’s genuinely good work and important to me, then it’s my duty to the listener as the artist to put it out there in the best way I can.  We’re all constantly evolving and growing, and so I think it’s important to show those snapshots of yourself as those artistic changes are happening instead of waiting for the “perfect time.” What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Seeing other people persevere in the face of struggle has inspired me to keep moving forward while dealing with my own struggles from this pandemic.  Being reminded that we’re not promised tomorrow has lit a flame under me to really push myself to keep creating and releasing new music while I have the opportunity and gift of life to do so. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

French Pop sensation Charli wows fans with her latest single, 'Sortilège,' from her long-awaited EP, 'PRE-EP.' Formerly known as Charly Gee, Indie Pop artist Charli reigns out of Los Angeles as a Singer, Songwriter, super creative, and overall powerful woman who has found her identity in the music industry. As an artist, Charli loves to experiment with the sounds of different eras. Especially the vintage themes of the beloved ’60s and ’80s. As she sprinkles her own unique zest to these creations, music is a vessel of expression for her on many levels. Zigzagging between puzzling components of the emotions she articulates, Charli wants her magic musical dust to sprinkle on the minds of her rapidly growing fan base. 'Sortilège,' translates into the English word, spell and let us tell you, Charli has definitely put a spell over us with these lavish harmonies and reverberated lyrics. Glistening upon up-tempo, vivid Pop instrumentation, the sultry sounds of Charli shine bright as the Francophone artist sings reverberated words captivating her audience instantaneously. “Sortilège,” expresses the self-love you need to hold within when you follow your dreams and take the world by storm. It heightens the points of putting yourself number one while you dazzle everyone with your magical powers that can only come from showing up for yourself. Captured in a heavenly time capsule with electronic elements, we are given a taste of Charli and her new artistic versatility as she glimmers beams of hope upon us all with her powerful messaging. The performance heard can easily draw in new fans as the memorability of the hook stays long on your mind after the song has finished. From the beginning of the record to the end, “Sortilège,” transports you to a confident headspace where you can’t help but flaunt the energy that Charli radiates through the speakers. Congratulations on the release of your single, “Sortilège,” from your EP, 'PRE-EP.' We had so much fun listening to this song as it had us moving right from the start! What made you decide to make this the single off of your EP? Thank you so much! Sortilège is a song that I had I mind a long time ago. I already had the idea that LA had bewitched me and that I had to put words on it. But Sortilège is not the single off of my Ep it's Never again! What was the creative process like when creating “Sortilège”? For Sortilège it was pretty easy I wanted to say what I wrote for a long time now in a song. So when I started working on this production it seemed obvious to me that I had to talk about it! For Never Again it's a mashup of stories that happened to me in the past and it's pretty the same process as with Sortilège! I began a cool prod, I wanted to be like "RIver" (Bishop Briggs) something strong and sexy for that story! And then you let the magic happened! For Superficial it was a song for fun, I was in a good mood I didn't know exactly where I wanted to go, I just went with the flow! How long did it take for you to create the collected works found on your EP, 'PRE-EP'? Were there any memorable moments you can share with us? I work for production and lyrics but my side for almost 2 or 3 days and then Candace Sosa, a really cool artist, and also amazing producer helped me to polish everything, do the master and vocals, etc... So I might say about a week in total. A memorable moment? Tough question because it's always fun to work with Candace, but I should say that we have a little tradition now that I love. When I go to her studio we never know which song that I did we are going to work on. So when I'm on a session with her the first thing that we begin with is to listen to all the track that I did and I remember that it was so funny to see her trying to sing Sortilege in french. What message would you like your listeners to take away from the single “Sortilège,” and your EP 'PRE-EP'? For this EP, I don't really have a message! It's more an Introduction, I show a little bit of me that I never showed before! And I want people to like this EP because it's fun different bouncy with 3 different universes. So just have fun guys and hope you will like it! Do you have any other releases planned before the end of 2020? Right now I don't plan other releases before 2021! We're focusing on this EP! But never say never. instagram.com/charlimusicoff

Hailing from San Francisco, the Recording Artist and Actor Lil Jackie drops a toe-tapping tune that everyone can relate to with, "Canceled." Lil Jackie initially found herself garnering attention through releasing a dance video to Beyonce's "Sorry," followed by another video in Beyonce's Coachella outfit and nailing the choreography, resulting in millions of views. Lil Jackie can also be found on Nickelodeon and Disney channel through her acting endeavors. Through her latest single, "Canceled," Lil Jackie explores the heat of Hip-Hop and R&B within the song's punchy production while spitting her bars with the utmost life and enthusiasm. Even though her lyrical content covers our troubles that surfaced this past year, Lil Jackie brings all the energy and stamina to keep moving forward. "Canceled" opens with vibrant bass-like synths that push as the song's main instrumental melodies. The supporting drum patterns and breaks are incredibly modern, infused with the raw energy and passion that Hip-Hop and R&B have to offer. As Lil Jackie begins to spit her bars in an incredibly playful way, we can't help but hear the likes of Doja Cat through Lil Jackie's energetic delivery and brightly layered vocals. Around the hook, Lil Jackie gives an ode to the late Whitney Houston while capturing hints of her single, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Listening to Lil Jackie's lyricism, she offers a highly relatable message while singing of anything and everything that's been "Canceled." Lil Jackie has offered a highly enthusiastic tune with "Canceled," while she sings of the unpleasant events that have taken place this year. Offering listeners something to get down within their bedrooms, Lil Jackie is waiting to get back to normal just like the rest of us. Our heads are bopping away with your latest lively single, "Canceled." What inspired you to release an upbeat banger regarding this year's turmoil? I was talking to my music manager, Brian, about my next single and I told him that I wanted to write about all the things that were happening. I wanted to express what I was going through… and tell how much I miss the things I use to do. One of the biggest things that upset me was my Golden birthday was supposed to be at Disneyland. I was supposed to have the Mickey Mouse Pent House and have my family celebrate with me. Did you have any help with the production on "Canceled"? What sort of atmosphere did you want to offer through the song's sonics? I was laying in bed with my mom and grabbed my notepad. And she said to write down the things that I was down about. So I started with Movies Canceled because I and my Dad always went to the movies together. Vacay Canceled because we travel a lot and I was really looking forward to visiting my Auntie Jennifer in New York. Concerts Canceled because I miss going to concerts and performing at my shows. Birthdays Canceled because our family cannot celebrate the way we normally do and my birthday at Disneyland was canceled. School Canceled, because I miss my friends and teachers and walking through the school halls. We can't help but hear a striking resemblance between your vocals and Doja Cat's within "Canceled." Is Doja a significant inspiration in your musical career, or was this resemblance unintentional? I think you’re talking about the hook…actually it was me with my cousins Ally and Aliyah singing the hook.    At such a young age, how do you manage to create music that garners attention from not just children but listeners of all ages? What does your songwriting process look like? Well, I remember my music producer Preston saying that we need music that will gain the attention of the young, as well as the old like Michael Jackson, New Edition, and Beyonce, did. Even though they were young artists their music was liked by adults too who would sing and dance to their songs.   What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? Funny you ask because I release my single Friday the 13th and will be on Nickelodeon’s Top Elf starting next week November 19th. Hollywood is starting to film so I have been very busy with auditions so hopefully more opportunities to be on TV and maybe a Movie. At the same time, I will keep working on my music and hopefully be able to do shows again. instagram.com/liljackie3

Canadian artist Lockup is coming hot and heavy with new music, inspired by his everyday, chaotic life. Lockup is all about expressing glamour, all while integrating raw and real elements of his persona into his music. Lockup is the kind of music artist that's difficult to forget, primarily because he really does have such an exclusive sound. You hear his track, and with the manipulating of voice annotation within it, you'll always know if it's a Lockup production or not. One of his latest tracks, "Busdown", proves this to be true, and listeners are in for a real treat when it comes to Lockup's emulated effect. "Busdown" begins with a smooth collection of hip/hop-inspired lo-fi beats, which naturally grace the track with a certain type of elevated-feel. The energy assimilated in "Busdown" is all apparent, and Lockup proves his ability to hone into a compelling and captivating performance with his projected persona. The fast-paced tempo combines well with the motives of the track, where Lockup speaks on lust, motivation, aspirations, and vitality of life. There's truly a never dull moment within "Busdown", which is so characterizable of the kind of quality Lockup crafts within his tracks. "Busdown" only sets Lockup for further success, and we're highly anticipating future music from this hip/hop artist. Would you say that the verses embedded into "Busdown" were reflective of your own personal life? Yeah in the sense that ion necessarily have all this money and do this all the time but there are times that I really do be doing this crazy fun lifestyle, and I’m not out here toting straps I’m trying to promote less fun stuff cause that’s simply not me so I try to put that in my bars like “watchu need a stick for” and “ain’t toting straps cause I don’t need a gun” What was the most stand-out verse to you once you finished writing "Busdown"? Well, my favorite bar is at the end of the second verse fast part where I say “We in the streets just like TMNT you be a rat I’m the shredder” little throwback teenage mutant ninja turtle bars mixed in with street metaphors. When I say this hard stuff I try to not take myself too seriously and have fun with the bars cause that’s what I’m like in person Within the past couple of years of your artistry, and subsequent releases of songs, which track do you feel contrasts most to "Busdown" and do you think it contrasts in a complementary way or extremely divergent way? I would say either headshot 2 or uzi flow because each song has my sound and style of fast high energy verses, I really think that the energy that you can pass through a song is the most important part of the track and I think I can consistently do that nowadays with these explosive bars that you can still hear what I’m actually saying and I think they all fit into the category of my energy. Where's the path of your music taking you next now that "Busdown" is successfully released? It’s time to show people that we aren’t making the same freestyle piano type beats rapping about guns we don’t have anymore I’m trying to be more real and release industry sounds and really make a splash in my second year in the music scene What can fans anticipate to hear next from you? Hard work. instagram.com/lockup_pennance_

CiteMe’s recent album release titled 'Stamp the Card,' inspires people to stand up and speak out on injustices that have gone on for far too long in our current society. This album features many different emotions felt through the learning truths that have been covered and learning to disassociate politics from human rights, packed into daring electronic/pop songs. CiteMe wastes no time easing you in, requiring deep thought and personal reflection from the first beat in “Criminal Aftermath – Remix”. We are introduced to the corruption in this fierce electronic song with many intriguing aspects. The vocal effects, prominent beat, and raw lyrics paint a perfect picture of where “Stamp the Card” is going to go, and the blind following of corrupt systems. The addition of energetic pop-like vocals and sounds of loading guns give “Criminal Aftermath – Remix” all the elements of a hit song. The second track on “Stamp the Card” brings more ethical awareness to a lively and resilient backing track. “WTF (Worth The Fire)” addresses the hypocritical notion of believing what’s most important is only what affects the individual. Change is always hard, but it’s worth it to erase the degrading system that dismisses people’s experiences. The synth melodies and sultry vocals draw more attention in this song, quickly reaching a crescendo and exploding emotion. “Establishing Fear” is an eccentric, genre-defying song embodying suppression and the fear that is instilled among citizens by authority figures. Powerful, loud choruses contrast the lighter, less demanding verses and keep the listener engaged. The slow down for the bridge allows the shine through of the most real and raw lyrics in “Establishing Fear”, calling out political silence being identical to joining the opposing side. A quick transition to the fiery, upbeat climax gives “Establishing Fear” a lasting impression. “Coup D’état” features hardcore and gritty vocals that truly stand out against the combative backing track. An overflow of boldness makes for the perfect base to draw attention to the unease in politics in the United States, and what it could lead to. Echoing vocal effects add to the eeriness of the atmosphere, tying together the song nicely. “Never Me” is the next loud and fearless installment of the “Stamp the Card” album. The vivid beat dances through your head and leaves the lyrics echoing in your soul. CiteMe’s vocal range is effortlessly displayed in “Never Me”, from falsetto to harmonies. Though the majority of the song is it ends with a chaotic mix of instrumentation, illustrating the complicated thoughts running through the lyrics. They epitomize hiding your true self to assimilate into someone else’s life. A unique introduction follows the descent of the potent and dark “Chaos”. A slower start leaves you stunned when the powerhouse of a chorus sweeps you off your feet. Repetitive lyricism adds to the intensity of “Chaos”, drilling the emotions into your head as they fly around the landscape of the words. The abrupt ending leaves you wanting more as CiteMe transitions to the next song. “Intolerance” brings the exact thunder that you would expect from the song title and the power moves we have seen from CiteMe so far. Exemplifying taking accountability for the actions of yourselves and those around you, “Intolerance” is exactly the wake-up call that could be necessary for some. A mix of simple instrumentation and a strong-willed beat form the backbone of this song, keeping it on the wavelength of the rest of “Stamp the Card”. “To Be Loved” is the most light-hearted song on ”Stamp the Card” so far but is still able to keep the impassioned lyrics and wild electronic synth beats. The catchy melody is sure to stick in your head, and CiteMe’s classic angelic vocals are prominent in this one. CiteMe sings “I don’t wanna be known, I wanna be loved”, speaking to the hearts of listeners on many levels. The smooth piano introduces us to “Under”, a song of great magnitude to keep you feeling the lyrics on a deeper level as the “Stamp the Card” album comes close to the end. This song is full of character, heightening the relationship between CiteMe and her listeners. The chorus comes in strong and defiant, an intricate balance of disorder and harmony. Airy and alleviating vocals take you through a story of drowning and having no way to save yourself. To close off this self-aware and politically charged album, “Figured It Out” brings back the fierce and forceful ambiance that was prominent at the start of “Stamp the Card”. Atmospheric harmonies and characteristic vocals describe the long road we have ahead before we reach peace. The lyrics just keep giving in “Figured It Out”, a combination of many of the roller coasters we were taken on throughout the length of this album. “If I can’t fight for you who will fight for me” is one of many eye-opening lyrics in this song that stands out as valiant and urging for change. The “Stamp the Card” album has everything from electrifying melodies to staggering lyrics. CiteMe brings current issues to life in a creative and heart-touching way, making this album a must-listen. instagram.com/citememusic

Canadian based Nigerian artist Skye, debuts his profound introductory to the music industry with his single, “Heavy Eyes.” Kingsley Etuk, affectionately known as Skye, is an expressive artist who experiments with his artistic versatility in a variety of sounds found in the beloved genres of Hip-hop and R&B. Inspired by various artists in this realm, Skye creates fervent hooks with hints of melancholy bringing listeners to a state of pure soul and vibes. His debut heartfelt single, “Heavy Eyes,” allows him to showcase the vulnerability he holds in his story to his rapidly growing fan base and establishes his name as an up and coming young artist. “Heavy Eyes,” opens with the futuristic elements of pads and synths creating an enticing vibration from the moment the record begins. This smooth Contemporary R&B single manages to pull you into the instrumentation while hanging on to each word that Skye expressively performs. “Heavy Eyes,” is a captivating slow-burn with vocal depth and unfolding subtle narratives of pain, loss, hope, and raw feelings. Skye, showcases his lyrical dexterity while he blesses this beat with graceful melodies and carefully crafted lyricism. Skye’s ability to transform a song into a musical canvas is rather breathtaking. The passionate words that he pens allow the listeners to relate to the heartfelt content on a more personal level. This sparks our attention as a sign of a great songwriter in our presence. With each project and release that Skye remains working on, we look forward to seeing the progression as he touches our hearts with his future content. Skye is one to look out for as an up and comer in the R&B scene. With the amount of passion that went into your debut release, we would love to know, what did the creative process look like when writing, “Heavy Eyes?" Well, first off thank you very much and I must say that the creative process was quite intense considering it was a 3-day process that covered the beats, writing, and recording. And oh, I loved the adrenaline rush that came with creating this. What does “Heavy Eyes,” mean to you as the creator? “Heavy Eyes” is more than just a single, it is my soul speaking in rhythm and lyrics, it is my voice in beats and melodies. It means a journey has begun in exploring the depths of music and inspiring the globe. What would you like your listeners to take away from this record? I sing the truth and I just want my listeners to roll in that truth where they can relate to every word sung because I'm all about bringing them to a state of raw vibes. How important is it for you to use real-life experience in the music you create? I've had my share of life’s complexities from loss, hope, pain, love, hate to passion and I want my listeners to know that I've been there and dive into that feeling that they’re not alone. They're never alone. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? As for support, I’ll say family and friends who held me down all through the years. instagram.com/_skye__________