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With a uniquely diverse stylistic approach and an innate predisposition to cracking-open hearts with his emollient voice, SEDA, the Puerto Rican Singer-Songwriter from New York City, intonates with a chest full of emotional disposition over his latest single, "One More Time." The insatiable vocals and resounding crescendos found within his music shouldn't come as a surprise by now. The Bronx native has released two full-length extended plays since his musical inception, and both those records could be considered any vocal aficionado's reverie, which makes this next musical endeavor a sure-shot success in the eyes of fans who are acquainted with SEDA's music already. With an impressive vocal performance, and with SEDA gathering the touchstones of his R&B and Pop influences with a connoisseur's ear, "One More Time" feels like an organized display of modern R&B's most powerfully viewpoints on love, and how it can stir the soul beyond remedy. Taking you by the hand, showing you the kaleidoscopic display of his vocal dominions with resounding waltz-like choruses, and catching hold of your senses with fervent warbles from the bottom of his diaphragm, SEDA finds his vantage point over smooth instrumentals; which settle you in for the vocal presentation of the year. Featuring a mid-tempo, swaying cadence, and with a cross-stick anchoring the rhythm like seldom wavering clock-work, SEDA works in tandem with a forward-present electric guitar that just as beautifully appeals to your ears like a salubrious whisper from an empyreal cherub. When SEDA erupts over the chorus, singing, "I know it's not over, we had no closure, we never said goodbye," it's clear what this song is about: finding catharsis through the closure of a relationship. It's this sort of hard-felt sentiments that interlock into his music since day one, and here, it hits more potent than ever. Over a baffling vocal-range, the Bronx-native festoons the expanses of his R&B mix with a manifold of saturating croons, which never border becoming overwhelming, always landing on the heart with a healthy-weighted "oomf" every time he hits the peak notes. When his harmonies evaporate into the mix to embellish his infatuating hook, it's impossible to not feel the deep well of emotion that SEDA naturally diffuses with each decrying incantation as his bolstering melodies amalgamate together to create an unforgettable after-glow. If anything can be said for sure about "One More Time," it's that you'll be repeating the catchword every time the song ends; hover over the re-play button for one more waltz down SEDA's impressive vocal presentation. Can you walk us through how "One More Time" came to fruition? Where did the narrative get its influences from? Was this song based on a real-life experience? This song was inspired after my attempt at quitting music and dedicated to lost love. I was having a rough time artistically and personally and was on the verge of stopping my pursuit of music to pursue other ventures, however, I heard the beat of this song and I felt inspired all over again. It was as if it was a sign not to quit. These words poured out of me in 15 minutes. I worked hard on it and have several versions of it, however, the lyrical content remained the same. I believe this was a sign to continue pursuing something I committed myself to long ago. I have been pursuing music for 6 years and I hadn't felt inspired to write anything for a year until this song came along and it pretty much wrote itself. It was a purge and I also began working on myself and on being more vulnerable and I put it all into the music to have created one of my most honest songs. When you think about some of the emotions you needed to channel-into to capture the performance on "One More Time," do they strike you as commonplace in your artistic process now? I will continue to dive into my vulnerability which has never been a strong suit of mine, therefore why I think most people are connecting to it. I connected to the vulnerable side I neglected for so long and I combined it with my art. Not to say that my previous songs weren't honest, however, it felt different while writing and recording this song. I sang from a place I didn't recognize and even hit notes on the song I didn't know I was capable of due to where in my life I was when I created it. Was there a lesson intertwined into the anecdote behind "One More Time?" Or maybe something you've learned about yourself through this song's recording process that you can share? I was reminded of my purpose and that the pain I experienced in my life is something I need to tap into more. All life lessons happen for a reason and I have always believed I was meant to be a messenger as I have been called during my hiatus by fans I didn't know I have. For any artist listening, continue to pursue what you are passionate about, you never know who's listening and needs to hear the messages you are conveying due to your own trials that you have overcome. I learned never to give up on what you love and most of all never to give up on yourself. If you could give us a few words that would act as a prologue to the experience fans can expect when diving into "One More Time" and the intent you had behind the song, what would you say? I genuinely wanted to create a piece of work that was timeless, bold, and honest lyrically and vocally. I tend to add layers and harmonies to many of my songs, but this song was one of the most organic writing and recording sessions. Simple instruments and honesty combined with real emotion. I actually shed tears while writing and recording this song at times. It was a message I needed to express and if I can help one person with my art, then I have truly accomplished my mission. I love retro-soul music, and I knew I had to go back to my roots with my comeback to the music scene and I vow to never look back. I will continue on the path of writing from an honest and vulnerable place while also still experimenting however I feel like I have truly learned my voice and I no longer take music for granted. I feel like this is my first song in many ways. This has been my most shared song thus far and the messages I have been receiving show me that this song is connecting due to the honest approach. I am truly proud of it and the songs I have created since creating this song have been approached the same way. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? During this year, I have reconnected to music, and It has truly gotten me through this entire year. I have created so much music and have listened to so many throwbacks which is why I believe I was also inspired to go with the retro-soul sound. There's something about how the throwbacks make you feel. That nostalgic feeling you get from hearing them, and that's why I needed this song to have that vibe which several people also tell me they feel from it. I have read so many books and just been diving into writing whether for art or just personal reasons. My songs have been pulled from many of my journal entries lately. 2021 will also be filled with new music as I have been extremely inspired and hope to venture out and write for other artists in the future. I have a new single I plan to release in early 2021 and working on a few other things I don't want to talk about much to keep an element of surprise. Just want to thank you for this experience of sharing a little of myself with you and shoutout to all of the fans and people that have been supporting this song and career thus far. I am truly grateful and will continue to rock out for us. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Detroit to San Diego, the versatile Hip-Hop/R&B Artist and Rapper bbboris releases his sweet and sensual single, “Ellie (on the low).” After traveling the world and finding a sound that best suits him, bbboris found musical influences from Electronic, Psychedelia, and Trap. Now releasing moody and sultry R&B/Trap to win any listener over, bbboris’ music career has hit the ground running. His recent hit, “Ellie (on the low),” takes listeners into the sweet stylings of bbboris with his witty and charming bars that naturally sweep us off our feet. Through his performance, we can feel this natural charisma exuding from bbboris’ vocals, especially over the blissful and serene R&B beat with Trap-inspired drums, the song offers heat and passion through each aspect. “Ellie (on the low),” begins with bbboris’ low and relaxed vocals singing a sultry song of lust and passion. While the surrounding production kicks in, we’re lifted into this warm and tender atmosphere through nostalgic R&B keys, punchy Trap drums, and a warm electronic bassline. We love the authenticity that bbboris’ vocals serve, through his minimal autotune effects, we’re still able to hear the raw emotion that he’s exuding while spicing it up with modern aspects and elements. Ending the song off on a high sonic note with bbboris’ broad vocal range, the track offers listeners an inevitable sense of passion. We love the modern vibes that bbboris has captured with his sweet R&B banger, “Ellie (on the low),” and we’re staying hopeful for more blissful tunes to follow. Check out "Ellie (on the low)" here. We’re basking in the heat of your sensual and passionate single, “Ellie (on the low).” What pushed you to create a sultry single like this? This song really came out of a lot of memories and feelings from a past relationship that ended in a bizarre love triangle a few years back. There's no negativity there at all now but at the time I was hurt and had a lot of feelings I wasn't even able to understand and articulate. I meditated on this for a few years and I think as time went on I finally found the words and the tone of the message I wanted to convey and put it all into this song as a sort of farewell to that relationship and the person I was at that time. When I finally released this song it definitely felt like a weight off my chest. I'm actually really glad because out of all my serious romantic relationships, this was the only one that had not received its own song yet as it took me so long to process. It's kind of funny because a lot of my love life (and death) can be traced through my SoundCloud. The production within your single, “Ellie (on the low),” is incredibly warm and somewhat nostalgic of past R&B. How did you create the sonics to offer this blissful and nostalgic tone? BIG shoutout to Thai Beats!! Thai Beats produced the track and he has been killing the beat game on youtube for a while now. His beats are like a rite of passage for many artists coming up. As soon as I heard this beat I knew it was the one. This question was super vital as it has reminded me to put his tag in the video, thank you! If anybody is reading this and needs some serious production go to YouTube right now and get yourself some Thai Beats. This beat, in particular, was an RnB type beat, so given your notes on nostalgia, you can tell he knows what he's doing with the production. We noticed that you also released a music video for, “Ellie (on the low).” What was your shooting process like, and how did you come up with the ideas for your visuals? How does the video complement the song? The shooting process was fun, quick, and easy! One of my good friends Jack Winemiller shot the video, and he has his own production studio now so he's doing great. My other homie from Europe did the edits and he goes by @othercuts so a big shout out to him too. We shot the whole video around places that brought me a lot of tranquility and serenity growing up so they're all local spots from La Mesa, California. I'm big into mountains and lakes so that's pretty much what's in the video. I really wanted people to see where I'm from, not just from a physical standpoint, but also from a mental and emotional perspective as well. That's why I actually did a lot of the directing to capture certain alignments of foliage, sunbeams, and views; all the sorts of things I'd notice being there on my own. Something kind of interesting is that the only other person in the video is actually a total stranger!  He was a rock climber that had actually seen me shooting on the mountain and was kind of making fun of me so then I stopped and asked him to be in the video with me! A lot of people thought he was my friend but we didn't know each other at all beforehand. Once we actually got to shooting the guy was super cool and he even smoked with me; we ended up becoming friends more or less after that so all's well that ends well. We’ve heard that you recently found your sound, with help from traveling the world and experiencing different music scenes. How did you narrow down your sound to find what suits you best? I think I'm constantly finding my sound over and over. Each time, it's a little more refined and reflects more of me out to the world. It was never so much about narrowing as it's been about understanding how I fit into different cultures, scenes, and places and then saying my piece about it in a way that makes sense to myself. A lot of my music actually serves to bring people that usually would have nothing to do with each other into deep and intimate relations. My sound has been refined through my constraints. I can't afford to get a guitar and synthesizers and a sitar and all the stuff I want right now to really be able to experiment how I'd like to and I don't really have many friends to start a band as I did in the past, so I had to find a way to perfect what I did have, which was my voice and computer. I'm not anywhere near perfect but I definitely put years into listening to beats, recording myself and other artists, and launching a few musical careers, all off my laptop. I have found my voice. I make RnB, and Trap, and all that but you can also catch acoustic tracks on my latest album as well as some Emo, Witch-house, and indie cuts from previous releases. No matter what sounds you'll hear me on you'll recognize my voice, and that will bring the vibe and the atmosphere. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? I feel that 2020 has no shortage of inspiration no matter who you are. It's been kind of a crazy year for pretty much everyone and there's so much to process emotionally, mentally, and physically. That kind of processing is a great source of inner inspiration. I am personally a very spiritual person and am very connected to nature and my loved ones. It used to be big dramatic things that inspire me but in 2020 I've found it's the little things that set my mind racing and my emotions flowing. Just going on walks with my dog Goku can be super inspiring, or sitting in my backyard, or watching San Diego come alive at night from the gaslamp district. As a wise man once said, 'what a time to be alive.' Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

The Toronto-based Contemporary R&B/Pop Artist and Singer-Songwriter Reyles releases a stimulating experience with his atmospheric EP, 'Red Lights.' The self-produced multi-instrumentalist is continuously garnering inspiration from his life experiences and surroundings. Aiming to make the listener feel the emotion and depth that his music is made with, Reyles is undeniably forming an intimate connection between his music and the listener. Through his latest EP, 'Red Lights,' we're able to feel the dynamic emotions within this project while Reyles sings of life's sweet and sour moments. Opening the EP with the intro song, "Hindsight," the song begins with plucky and nostalgic R&B synths, while heated and modern Trap drums appear and bring a versatile aspect. Once Reyles starts singing, we can't help but get lost in his intriguing vocal performance while he sings salty lyricism towards someone who showed him the signs to steer clear. The overall production offers this punchy and playful blend of R&B and Pop through the short synth bursts and heated percussion arrangement. We love the energy and authenticity that Reyles has delivered within the EP thus far. Through the second song and title track, "Red Lights," Reyles takes on more of an atmospheric tone through ambient piano melodies, warm Alternative percussion breaks, and haunting background pads. As Reyles begins to pour his warm vocals over the track, the song transports us into this spacious and blissful atmosphere that's met with his lyrical content surrounding the deception of a past lover. The production is like if 1975 met a modern-day Machine Gun Kelly, experimenting with present Hip-Hop sounds while basking in the Poppy instrumentals. This track evens out the EP with Reyles' passionate performance and emotional lyricism. Moving on to the third piece, "Think of You," Reyles brings the most profound emotions that the project has to offer. While the song opens with Reyles' layered vocals singing of his attempts to keep someone off his mind, the surrounding production takes us back to prime 90s-00s R&B with the chiming synths, warm percussion breakdowns, and Reyles' layered vocals offering the most ear-pleasing harmonies. A sweet electric guitar solo takes the stage around the bridge and heats the song to be incredibly passionate, and we're head over heels for the piece as it's highly relatable as well. Reaching the outro track, "Move On," the song begins with bright acoustic guitar melodies and modern Trap drums. The mid-tempo pace allows Reyles to offer the depth of his emotions while the surrounding instrumentals steadily increase with punchy sub-bass that brings present-day elements. Listening to Reyles' lyricism, he ends the project off by reciting to himself that this pain won't last forever while wishing his ex well on their future endeavors. Ending the song off with sweet instrumentals, we're truly captivated by the atmosphere's overall warmth and delicacy, as Reyles paints vivid images of lost love all over. The entire EP 'Red Lights' offers listeners a sonic sweet-escape while allowing them to relate to the saddened story Reyles presents. Through each intricate production arrangement and Reyles' in-depth lyrical content, the project offers a breath of fresh air when times get tough. What inspired you to create such an in-depth project surrounding lost love with your EP, 'Red Lights?' I went through a pretty rough break up at the beginning of the year, so I drew a lot of inspiration from that. At the time, I just isolated myself and just listened to a bunch of songs revolving around what I felt at the time. You know just typical post-breakup things. How did you write your songs to offer a continuous lyrical concept within 'Red Lights?' Was it challenging to write from a place of hurt and sorrow? It was honestly super liberating to finally write about how I feel and what I’m going through. I used to write songs from a perspective of “what if I went through that, what would I say/do” and whatnot, mainly because I was scared of being too personal in my songs. Like, the song Red Lights was written in 2018 and I’ve never experienced somebody hiding their relationship from me while I was with them. There wasn’t supposed to be an EP in the first place, just Hindsight as a single but at the end of the song I kept on saying “You said you don’t mind running through red lights. Shouldn’t be blind, I shouldn’t be blind.” So, I just said screw it, guess this is tying into Red Lights and making that the name of the EP. Move On was the only song off 'Red Lights' that I wrote with the EP in mind, I just thought throughout writing that song “If she called me then, what would I say to her? If she called me right now, this what I would tell her” and at the same time telling my past self that the pain is temporary and it’s time to start moving on. That song is basically the glue that binds the songs into a story. Within your EP 'Red Lights,' the instrumentals and production are incredibly atmospheric. How did you arrange your production to offer elements of nostalgic R&B while pushing modern aspects as well? I’m always listening to songs through a producer mindset so when I hear textures and other details I kind of just playing around with that idea. I’ve been listening to a lot of R&B and Hip-Hop this year. Just learning techniques and getting ideas from a production and songwriting standpoint. R&B chord progressions, lyrical content with the element of Lo-Fi textures, Hip-Hop drums, and of course the 808. I made an inspiration playlist for Red Lights on Spotify with artists like Joji, Keshi, Omar Apollo, and other artists that blend that nostalgic R&B sound with modern aspects, and it just influenced the new sound I’m working with. Speaking on the instrumentals and production once again within 'Red Lights,' how did you craft your production to offer similar emotional tones as your lyrics? The first thing I do is grab my guitar, figure out a chord progression, and figure out a rough beat to fit it and everything else just falls into place. I love the sound of vinyl hiss and I guess it’s sort of symbolic in a sense where how something so new and pristine eventually will degrade over time. The last thing I write is the lyrics and I usually just have the instrumental on loop for hours until the lyrics reflect the vibe of the song well. The only exception for that would be Think of You which I made the instrumental revolve around the vibe of lyrics. Making parts of the song sound super intimate by just isolating the line “It’s too soon. I’m just trying not to think of you.” Then afterward the song explodes dynamically, sort of like an intrusive thought. Is there a track off your project 'Red Lights' that's the most personal to you? What makes the song so dear to your heart? Oh definitely, "Think of You" hands down. I wrote that song at the end of the relationship and finished the lyrics the day after the breakup. I remember feeling like the song was missing something and when I added the guitar solo and listened back to it I just couldn’t help but cry. I’ve never been so forward with my feelings in my songs but "Think of You" is just raw emotion. I remember sending a voice memo of the song to my best friend and started it off with me saying “Y’all ready to cry?” in a very enthusiastic voice. It honestly felt cathartic to write this song, letting my feelings be heard and not letting it bottle up as I had to do in the past. 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New Jersey-based Singer/Songwriter Alex Julia began her musical journey playing live shows across her home state and began writing her debut album with the life experience she collected along the way. She has had quite a journey of discovering all parts of who she is and learning that we are not identified by just one thing, but all the parts together. Alex Julia’s multifaceted personality shines out in the song “What’s Going On," a zealous addition to her recent EP debut 'Better Part of Me.' She brings on artist Jean to help tell the story of a despairing breakup through both sides and bring to life the feelings of hurt and confusion that follow. The song starts off with an overwhelming electric guitar, setting the scene for this throwback-like breakup song. The feelings of knowing it is time to let go, but not quite knowing how to do so from the root of “What’s Going On,” giving the song a relatable and charismatic atmosphere. Alex Julia pours sentiment into her vocal delivery, and her counterpart Jean gives an emotive performance as the second half of the relationship that has ended. When you are introduced to the chorus, you are able to fall into the emotions that Alex Julia is feeling with her repetitive phrasing and stirring production. “What’s Going On” is quite a short track that embodies the anxiety felt when going through this sort of trauma, and the harmonies between Alex Julia and Jean are a beautiful addition to the story. Alex Julia’s ability to project her soul into the music and analyze her experiences give rise to many other moving songs on her EP, 'Better Part of Me,' so make sure to give it a listen. What kickstarted your songwriting process for “What’s Going On?” At what point did you decide that having a feature on “What’s Going On” was the perfect way to bring it to life? I had met Jean when I went to school for audio engineering in the city. We both had similar music tastes and decided to collaborate. We both had writer's block for a while and decided to sit down and try to come up with something. We were both going through tough times and I think that energy really came through in this song. I had written the chorus riff for the song on my guitar and we both harmonized to it and wrote verses. This song kind of came out of nowhere and gave us hope in our songwriting. It comes naturally when you work really well with someone. I was surprised at how well our voices blended together. I had actually recorded the song by myself years later and it didn't sound right without his vocals so we decided to record it professionally and finally release the song that we wrote five years ago. The production style for "What's Going On" had quite a retro/old school vibe, what are some artists you look up to that influenced this style? "What's Going On" was inspired by the 90's grunge alt-rock vibes. We wanted the production style to be very loud and dramatic to really emphasize the heaviness of the lyricism and music. I grew up listening to a lot of Nirvana, The Pixies, and Soundgarden. Jean produced this EP and he referenced bands like Oasis to really bring out the dynamic of the song. What is your process for choosing which songs make it on to your final album? What stood out to you about “What’s Going On” that made you choose it for your EP? I had been playing a few of these songs live for over 5 years so it was mostly inspired by people's reactions to the melodies and lyrics. I realized a lot of my songs were really catchy and I wanted to pick songs that people could relate to the most. I chose my best storytelling songs that really painted a picture of my feelings and identity. The songs that described me as a person who is constantly growing and trying to understand the world. "It's Coming" and "What's Going On" were songs that people really enjoyed live so I really wanted to expand on those acoustic songs and give them a more full-band effect. The rest of the songs on the EP such as "Feeling More" and "Better Part Of Me" were my newest songs. When I wrote "Better Part Of Me" I realized I had really found something special and that's really what kickstarted the recording of this EP. "Feeling More" was kind of a last-minute track it was super simple yet really emotional and uplifting. We wanted that track to be as natural as possible and people really resonated with it. Your secureness in who you are and what you stand for is inspiring, how do you transmit this confidence into music? What does this EP release "Better Part of Me" mean to you? Music has always been the best way for me to express myself. I've always wanted to be authentic and unique and I've really strived towards that. It took me a while to find my sound, my unique style is not one that everyone understands but I've learned this is who I am and I'm very comfortable with that. "Better Part Of Me" means a whole lot to me because it has the beginning works of my career and ties in the newer sounds I've created. What has been keeping you inspired this year? What can we expect to see next from you? It’s been very challenging to be inspired with everything going on in the world right now but I wanted this EP release to be a glimmer of hope for people going through difficult times. I've been inspired by all of the support I've gotten throughout my music career I've had a lot of people encouraging me to believe in myself and record these songs. I am working on getting back to live shows once the time permits. I am also coming out with an animated music video for "What's Going On" in the next few weeks. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The California native and Singer/Songwriter KAYLN basks in the glory of iridescent Pop music with her latest lively single, "Leave Your Love On." Songwriting has always come easy to KAYLN, wowing her parents with her vocal abilities at a young age. More recently, KAYLN found her sound by touring the country and singing various cover songs with local cover bands. Through her latest single, "Leave Your Love On," KAYLN offers a similar upbeat and Poppy tone as artists like Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift. KAYLN also released a conceptual music video for the lively single surrounding the inner-battle with mental illness and dealing with adversity head-on. The single "Leave Your Love On" begins with upbeat instrumentals and Poppy electronic production. As KAYLN's bright and melodic vocals appear, she starts singing a romantic story of requited love and waiting patiently to be in someone's presence again. The surrounding production pushes through with a deep bassline capturing the ultimate grooves, gripping sub-bass offering highly modern elements, and rhythmic synth arrangement, allowing listeners to dance away. A scorching hot electric guitar solo makes its way in around the bridge and blasts through the entire outro with force and power, equally as strong as KAYLN's passion. KAYLN's catchy melodies and ear-pleasing vocals deepen listeners into her shimmering sound while coming through with romantic lyricism to take our breath away. We're floating on cloud nine with KAYLN's intoxicating single, "Leave Your Love On," as she powers through with her entire heart for listeners to bask in the glory and refreshing feel of reciprocated love. We love the energy and passion you've brought to the table with your single, "Leave Your Love On." What made you want to release a single surrounding your love for someone special? Is this a typical theme within your music? Thank you so much! I feel like love is a common theme for many songs. I wouldn't say it’s particularly typical for my music but it’s probably one of the most universal subjects that anyone can relate to. And since this is my debut single, I wanted to make sure I was releasing something that would resonate with everyone. Was it easy for you to write about such an uplifting theme with your single "Leave Your Love On"? How did you manage to write lyrics that depict your situation while also allowing listeners to relate? I had written, “Leave Your Love On” with my dear friend, and roommate at the time, Sydney Maxine back in October of 2019 when I was living in Nashville, TN. It was one of those writers that just poured out of us. I was dealing with a long-distance relationship which fueled a lot of the inspiration. As far as the lyrics go, I think a lot of people can relate to having trust issues and doubts. We all have trauma in one way or another but sometimes we don’t realize that, and then we wonder why we’re not living the life we want to live or why we can’t find a great relationship. So the song really speaks to anyone dealing with something that’s holding them back. And this person doesn’t have to be a love interest. It could be a friend, a family member, whoever. It’s just about asking them to be patient with you and do not give up! Regarding the bright and Poppy instrumentals/production within "Leave Your Love On," how did you go about blending electronic Pop elements with organic instrumentation? Did you have any help during your creative process? I knew what direction I wanted the production to go in but I definitely needed help bringing my ideas to life. So I called up Mr. Brandon Meagher, who is an insanely talented producer in Nashville. Since I moved back to LA in February of this year, the entire process of creating this track was done virtually. But he took my ideas and influences and helped to craft this song to fit me perfectly. I’ve always been inspired by artists like Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, etc. and I wanted this release to be comparable to their sound while also showcasing my interpretation of pop music. We noticed that you also released a music video for "Leave Your Love On." How did you come up with the video's one-shot approach? What concepts do you deliver within the video? Once I decided what song I wanted to release I knew I had to accompany it with a music video and 2020 brought plenty of inspiration! Listening to the song by itself, you get the sense of “what a nice, fun, uplifting pop tune!” But I wanted to go a little deeper than that and showcase more of my artistry. So I’d say the main concept of the video is mental health, and how one struggles with that when they’re completely alone. And how that affects one’s ability to open themselves up to love and opportunities. I knew I wanted to do something unique so I decided on a one-shot video since they are so engaging and amusing. I had the help of director and cinematographer Littil Swayamp (who is just brilliant) for this video and together we achieved something I’m very proud of! The video opens with me asleep in bed. Tissues surround me to portray that I cried myself to sleep. During the verse and pre-chorus, you see me dealing with my struggles. Longing for love as I draw a heart on the mirror with lipstick and punching a teddy bear to signify childhood trauma. You also start to see shadows and silhouettes peering in through the windows and attempting to grab me in the hallway. In the chorus, my mood changes, and I do this quirky dance that comes out of nowhere. This is to emulate mood swings and to showcase the happy person I wish I could be all the time. Throughout the video, you also see me drink from numerous wine bottles. But you can’t quite read what they say. As the video progresses, you see that there are at least two intruders inside the house, messing with me and attempting to capture me, but I have no idea they’re there. Until a cheeky scene shot from in front of the couch shows the intruders abducting me and dragging me outside. The camera then zooms in on the fireplace mantel where the wine bottles have been neatly lined up. They read things like “Positivity”, “Strength”, “Courage”, “Confidence”. This reveals what I was taking sips of, all the things I wish to have and be. The camera then pans outside where you see myself with my captures and together we perform the dance. On their shirts are the labels “Anxiety” and “Depression” and it’s revealed that my disorders were in fact the intruders all along. I then invite them over to a table where we laugh and drink wine from a bottle that says “Love”. To me, this is the most important scene in the video. It signifies embracing and befriending your demons, inviting them to the table, and allowing yourself to still love those parts of you that you struggle with. Then, for dramatic effect, the video ends with the camera panning out and reveals that there is actually no one there, and I’m left sitting at the table all alone. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? I think we’ve all recently been forced to come to terms with the reality that we are all expendable. Moments are fleeting and life is short. This year has been the perfect wake up call for so many people, including myself. So what’s keeping me inspired is the fact that my life could be over tomorrow, and I want to make sure I’m seizing every day with intent and purpose. For me, that’s continuing to create ar Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The Los Angeles-based 4-piece Rock band The Unwoken drops heat with their latest EP titled, 'Some Lives Matter.' The Unwoken's lead vocalist, writer, and bass player Albert Ramirez conceptualized the EP to represent a moment in time and question the notion that some lives matter more than others. With themes of blatant brutality, rage, and political fascism, it would be an understatement to say that The Unwoken has ripped a layer off society and exposed matters for how they truly are. Jumping into the EP with the title track, "Some Lives Matter," The Unwoken instantly pours their fueled fire into the project. Opening the song with heavy rhythm guitar and whopping drum patterns, Albert Ramirez's vocals make an appearance and begin to depict the blatant oppression and racial tension that our country endures. We can feel the rage and soul that The Unwoken delivers merely within the EP's intro track, as the song acts as the heart of the entire project. The track's instrumentation blazes through with thumping drum kicks, a steady rhythm guitar melody, hi-fi synths, and Albert Ramirez's powerful vocals are closing the song with lyrics like "no lives matter, cause some lives matter." Moving onto the EP's second track, "Last Fight," the song energetically opens with layered rhythm and electric guitar, producing scorching hot melodies. Once Albert Ramirez's gripping bassline and surrounding drum patterns kick in, the song's atmosphere is instantly drenched with heat. Not to mention Albert Ramirez's filtered vocals describing an unnerving scene of preparing oneself for the final battle between man and machine. The song's heavy instrumentals switch up to a metal-inspired approach near the hook and liven with energy while speeding up the song's rhythm. The track's entire mood and concept are genuinely exhilarating, as it's a perfect pump-up piece for any forthcoming combat. The EP's third song, "Tin Man," steadily opens with a groovy bassline and melodic electric guitars. Once Albert Ramirez's vocals appear while delivering this narrator tone, he begins telling a story of finding a heartbeat within the heartless tin man and preparing him for the upcoming battle the world may soon encounter. The song's instrumentation is somewhat different from the two tracks prior, as "Tin Man" offers this blistering Alt-Rock approach through stimulating synths, raw vocals, and melodic electric guitar. We love the celestial and atmospheric bridge within this track, as the instrumentals show a different side of The Unwoken while still staying true to their Rock roots. The EP's fourth song, "Just to Let You Know," opens with energy from the jump. With intoxicating rhythm guitar melodies, melodic and stimulating synths, and gut-wrenching drum patterns, we're blasted into heat within seconds of this fiery track. While Albert Ramirez begins vocalizing the devastating and disastrous events that have taken place in the US this past year, he powers through with lyrics like "we never mattered, fill the morgues with the human matter." Within the scorching instrumentals, the track ends with a bang through this naturally gripping sensation that matches the heavy lyricism. The song's incredibly quick tempo and fiery atmosphere gives us all the power and energy to fight for the rights of black lives everywhere. Reaching the EP's outro, "Electrical System," within seconds, we're highly impressed with The Unwoken's full and stimulating instrumentals. Through blistering electric guitar, a sweet bass-lick, rhythmic drum breaks, and nostalgic synths, the song is off to a heated start. Once Albert Ramirez begins painting scenes of empowerment and justice, the instrumentals shift into this highly melodic state that swoons the listener's ears. Encouraging their audience to gear up for the unforeseen challenges that the future may bring, The Unwoken continues on this high and heavy note with their brilliantly arranged instrumentals that seep through our speakers. We love the heated outro The Unwoken delivers within the EP, as it perfectly sums up the project and gets listeners ready for a fight for justice. Overall, we highly appreciate The Unwoken's EP 'Some Lives Matter,' as the conceptual and heavy lyricism keeps listeners engaged with the band's raw intensity. Not to mention their exhilarating instrumentals, each piece is vastly different yet perfectly sums up a true story that we're living today. Learn more about The Unwoken's Latest EP 'Some Lives Matter' here. We're very appreciative of the depth and texture you provided within your EP, 'Some Lives Matter.' What pushed you to create an entire EP surrounding themes of fighting for justice and doing whatever it takes to get there? The lyrics were written in 2015-2016 essentially leading up to the U.S. November 2016 elections. The news and speculation of who would win were hanging over our heads in the studio. The thought of a slow dystopia seeped into the lyrics and storytelling especially given that white male supremacy and blatant racism were used to further divide Americans and fan the flames of racism, sexism, and bigotry just to name a few. It’s nothing new in American political history to use xenophobia for instance as a means to demonize a particular segment of the population for mere votes, we saw it with the Chinese, Japanese, and the Mexican American community. Many of the band members are activists and support efforts such as Black Lives Matter, labor union rights, immigrants, and those historically and currently marginalized. I, as a community organizer and director, working in South Los Angeles as well as other social justice movements in public education, workforce development, and progressive politics it was a natural fit to focus on justice. Moreover, each song is a moment in time. As an example, Last Fight takes place in 2064 with an epic battle that questions whether good or evil wins. Tin Man is in the year 3018 seeking wisdom from a mechanical resurrection of a righteous person to offer guidance to take on oppression. Just To Let You Know takes place in the current time and is a warning to others about people of color filling morgues in mass numbers (I wrote this in 2016). Some Lives Matter of course speaks for itself and asks the real question, is it really All Lives Matter or Some Lives Matters. We truly believe in Black Lives Matter, but this song is aimed towards light-skin privileged people/White people who say All Lives Matter but in the end Some Lives Matter. Lastly, Electrical System is the most inspirational of the songs with the hopes of righteous leaders and people fighting for a better now and future. Seeing as frontman Albert Ramirez conceptualized the entire EP 'Some Lives Matter,' was the songwriting process merely from Ramirez or the entire band? Short answer yes. I wrote 90% percent of the songs but my producer/engineer Les Camacho pushed me to think more creatively and critically on storytelling through songwriting. I often struggle with songwriting because I approach it with a clinical and over-analyzing lens to songwriting. Within your EP 'Some Lives Matter,' we hear The Unwoken go from heavy Rock instrumentals to elements of Alternative through textured vocal filters and synths. What inspired the band to push the sonics outside of Rock's stratosphere? I grew up with an array of music such as The Beatles, Queen, U2, Rage Against The Machine, and The Killers and it’s difficult to pinpoint what element or influence can be identified in each song but it’s the emotion of angry optimism, rage, hope, and perseverance that I hope can be conveyed through the music. With respect to the vocal filters, it’s to project old age, that AM radio feeling but in the future through the song Last Fight. The same concept can be used with Tin Man that the vocals and messaging are going through time. Lastly, with Some Lives Matter, the octave component is to throw the listener into the mind of the oppressed and/or the oppressor. In short, you need to decide who you are, within the song, as you listen to Some Lives Matter. Could you bring us into the sonic creation of your EP 'Some Lives Matter?' How did The Unwoken break down the creative process between members, and is your process the same for every song? The process for each song is essentially the same. I usually come up with a bass line, vocal melody, or something on acoustic guitar. Rough tracks are created, and the studio offers a large range of options and ideas, but the key challenge is performing the songs live. For example, my producer brought in a synths player and I usually hum the tune, or the idea and folks are able to play it and record it. However, with live shows, my friend Max Cogert, who plays drums adds his live energy and spin to the songs as well as Chris and Jonathan who offer guitar and synths support with live gigs like the ones we did at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles. Overall, we add all our passion, energy, and vision for each song, and with Les Camacho at the mixing board, offering critical ideas on the songs as well as the next steps creates the sonic outcomes. Moving onto a more personal note, within the EP 'Some Lives Matter,' The Unwoken offers this raw and primal rage through your delivery, lyrically and sonically. What does the project mean to you, and how did you channel these heavy emotions when creating it? We hope these songs speak to people who feel that they are not being heard. Some Lives Matter really sums up decades, if not centuries of systemic oppression whether economically, socially, or politically. The EP was released in 2019 and we did some shows to promote the music and of course, the COVID19 pandemic stopped all live performance for good reasons. However, we clearly see the health disparities affect Black and Brown communities with higher death rates as well as the Asian American community being subjugated to hate and blatant racism because of a “leader” in the White House exacerbating the issue calling the virus with an ethnic title. Additionally, with police brutality with the murder of George Floyd, we saw the callousness, indifference, and the dehumanization of our fellow people, which spurred uprising throughout the U.S. and around the world. Additionally, we know that there are children in cages, parents ripped apart from their loved ones, and utter chaos with reuniting children with their separated parents. Now that we head towards the November 2020 elections, we hope that the music will be relevant and a call to action to organize, mobilize, and vote. In short, the music offers an outlet for energy that can be echoed throughout our communities fighting for justice and real equity in a moment of a slow dystopia. Let’s hope solidarity movements and music can change this moment in time. Facebook Website #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Chicago, Kay Soul is a blossoming artist and model who has just released a poetic album labeled 'In My Mind.' With this album release, the young artist has truly exhibited her ability to tell a story through her lyrics. She bares her honest and authentic self with each song and isn't shy to let her emotions seep into her musical masterpieces. After listening to just one of Kay Soul's songs, fans will be enchanted by her contagious passion and will have 'In My Mind' on repeat for the rest of the night. Kay Soul elegantly introduces her album with the silky smooth track "Feelings Lately." With its contemporary keyboard layered on top of an 808 trap beat, the song is dripping with vibes. Kay Soul uses this trap-soul hit to let her fans know that although she's been in her feelings lately; she is now back and better than ever. Kay Soul turns the energy level down for her next song, "Blood in My Veins." With its slow-paced beat, the edgy song emits a mysteriously sensual atmosphere that is sure to lure fans in. She uses "Blood in My Veins" to truly showcase her vocal range and her alluring ability to exude power at any pitch. With 'In My Mind's' next two songs, "Silence" and "This Life (Interlude)," Kay Soul switches gears with her music style. Rather than focusing on her engineering and production, she takes this opportunity to share her wisdom. Lasting a mere 39 seconds, "Silence" is a chance for Kay Soul to show her audience that there's more to her lyrics than just words – it's poetry. The minute-long song "This Life (Interlude)" is another prime example of her lyrical artistry. In addition, Kay Soul explores the world of percussion by including a variety of unique drumming sounds, adding excitement to "This Life (Interlude)." The soundscape of "Withdrawal" feels like a slowed down, romanticized salsa. Kay Soul shows off her musical versatility with her futuristic engineering. Through her storytelling lyrics, she sings about loving someone so much that you feel like you need them. Many listeners will have no problem connecting with the emotions behind loving someone like a drug, and the next song, "Baby Boy," evokes a similar devotion. The passion within Kay Soul's voice is evident as she serenades a love interest. As she performs drawn-out vocal rolls, she takes the opportunity to show off her intrinsic vocal talent. As if she wasn't keeping fans on their toes enough, Kay Soul gives us something new with "Silly Love." She shows us another one of her many talents by rapping a section of verses in this song. The bars come so effortlessly that the Hip-Hop section doesn't come as a surprise, but rather a deeper sonic experience. Through the lyrics of "Silly Love," Kay Soul sings about the type of love that isn't just physical. She believes that everyone is deserving of the type of love that goes deeper than the surface level, and after listening to this song – you will too. Kay Soul brings attention to how easy it is to place value on ourselves based on our social media with "Classy Chicks." She first highlights how notifications, likes, and comments seem to consume our worth. Most listeners will appreciate the crucial reminder that real value comes from within. Staying true to this theme, "This Life" points to how easy it is to lose faith in ourselves. Bringing back her animalistic and exciting percussion beat, Kay Soul preaches, "don't believe those lies anxiety tries to sell you." With the lyrics of "This Life," she spins the scary emotions that many of us feel into an opportunity to start fresh. In the next song, "Angel (Valerie)," Kay Soul slows things right down by creating a soundscape of tranquility. It is evident after one listen that the inspiration behind "Angel (Valerie)" was very close to Kay Soul's heart. The song creates a welcoming atmosphere of holiness, peace, and eternal love. "Gotta Go" is the perfect song to close off the album 'In My Mind.' This anthemic song is an ode to moving on to better things. Kay Soul sings about her struggles during her grind to the top and how she refused to let anybody's words hold her back. With "Gotta Go," Kay Soul reminds her fans to look out for themselves if they hope to someday make their dreams a reality. Can you tell us about your creative process for 'In My Mind?' What were your inspirations behind the songwriting and production? Did any specific genres inspire you? I began writing what would become "In My Mind" last year.  It started as voice notes, poems, and random thoughts.  I started experimenting with different sounds and really thinking about the story I wanted to tell.  I wanted the stories to be reflective but hopeful.  I wanted the production to take dark and light sounds and mash them together to create genre-bending melodies.  I listen to alot of different music so my inspiration comes from all genres. When you listen to the album, you will get some pop, rock, gospel, jazz, and R&B. One of your most appealing qualities is your ability to tell a story through your lyrics while remaining honest with yourself. Is there a main message that you were trying to send through your songwriting for the whole album 'In My Mind?' This album is about healing yourself and taking past trauma and pain and finding your power.  I wanted to share the broken pieces of myself but from a place of hope.  Encouraging listeners to find the beauty within themselves and use my music as a soundtrack to help fuel their own growth and healing. After listening to the angelic and serene orchestration of “Angel (Valerie)” we couldn’t help but be truly touched. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind “Angel (Valerie)?” Angel Valerie stemmed from a lullaby I used to sing to my daughter Valerie.  For me, she is the reason I get up every day and do what I love.  I think listeners can gain inspiration because I believe we all have at least one person that is like an angel to us and makes us feel loved and motivated to live our best lives.  That's what my daughter is to me and I wanted to memorialize those emotions in song. As an artist, it is common to go through very high highs and low lows. Can you tell us about a few of your experiences that have stood out to you, and shaped you to become the artist you are today? I have definitely been through my share of ups and downs. In 2012 I lost a very close friend of mine to a tragic accident.  It was after that experience I realized that I wasn't living my life to the fullest.  I decided that day to seriously pursue music as a career.  I began to develop my brand, my sound, and my skills.  That experience definitely played a huge role in the artist I am today. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? I had a vision for 2020 as to how I wanted to roll out the year which included the album.  I have definitely had to make some adjustments given the state of the world.  However, I felt like it was important for me to tell the stories in the album and that is what I used to keep me motivated and focused. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The LA-based Singer-Songwriter and Producer MNYS livens our spirits with an empowering Alt-Rock single titled “Spiders.” MNYS has seen many successful industry endeavors, beginning with his time at WVU and sharing the stage with Cash Cash and I See Stars. Not to mention getting into rooms with Timeflies, Lil Dicky, and Allen Ritter, MNYS is making his way around and becoming more recognized each time. With his latest single, “Spiders,” MNYS gets incredibly modern with his vocal effects and instrumentation, bringing us into the scorching sounds of Alt-Rock merged with Pop. Through his lyrical message of moving on from someone who caused him unforeseeable pain, MNYS offers a blistering sense of empowerment for listeners to pack up and leave what’s not serving them anymore. “Spiders” opens with MNYS’s bright and intriguing vocal performance as he begins to sing of the spider crawling up his spine, which interestingly strikes up thoughts of his past lover. Overtop of short electric guitar bursts and a punchy percussion breakdown, the instrumentals offer a somewhat nostalgic aspect through the song’s similarities to 00s Pop-Punk. What keeps us listening is the tightly wound hook where powerful rhythm guitar punches through alongside MNYS’ filtered vocals, offering an emphasized Alt-Rock tone. We love the energy and wit that MNYS has delivered with this single, as he ends it off on a highly modern note with added vocal effects and intricate production. MNYS has given us all the warmth with “Spiders” as the nights begin to cool, and we’re loving the empowering lyrical message delivered within the track, allowing listeners to take action and leave those who aren’t deserving of their presence. We love the energy you delivered within your recent lively single, “Spiders.” Why did you want to create a track that speaks on moving past toxic love? Thank you! This song definitely expresses toxicity as a whole and I identify it with a past friendship. But to your point of this being about “toxic love” I can go on about that, ha! I think growing up, it’s easy to get lost in the opinions and influences of what’s around you and it took me a long time to break through all of that. I finally realized that the people and energy I surrounded myself with were the main reason for much of my unhappiness. Removing that as the root of my day-to-day has been life-changing. Within your lyrics on “Spiders,” you tend to cover themes of taking action for yourself and steering clear of others who are undeserving. How does the song’s title and intro verse relate to the overall theme? I think we can all relate by saying we have had negative people, thoughts, or feelings in our lives. So from that perspective, “spiders” are exactly that. No matter how good a day, it’s always the “spiders” that seem to linger. For most, the thought of being alone in a room with a spider would take up all of their brainpower. This is about finally finding comfort in removing them. Speaking on the blistering instrumentals and production within “Spiders,” why did you fuel the song with robust and solid instrumentals to back up your lyrical message? What sort of atmosphere did you want to deliver with the sonics? I really wanted a mix of something care-free and angsty. Basically, something that conveyed this message of being over any opinions or outside judgment from anyone. Specifically in the chorus, you hear the distorted vocal and that was something the producers (Paperwings) and I were really trying to nail. I don’t necessarily have the most punchy vocal, but I knew we could figure out a way for it to still cut through and sound "big" as a chorus. So, we removed all of the initial vocal stacks and threw on the distortion. It was the perfect solution for my voice - where I didn't have to belt but still gave it some energy. We’ve heard that you’re releasing an EP titled, 'Wish I Was Better at Apologies.' Did “Spiders” make the cut for the project, or are you venturing in a different direction than what the single offers? This EP is something I have been wanting to release for the last year, I spent a week in Joshua tree with some of my closest friends crafting it and I cannot wait for everyone to hear it. “Spiders” is 100% on it - as the theme of the project is mostly about friendships and growing up. All the songs are rooted in pop-punk energy from the early 2000s but have a twist of electronic and r&b. Each is unique in its own way. I hope you like it. Instagram

Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California, Yungchriisbeats has always had artistry in his heart. With a deep love for music and design, the budding producer has been creating his own songs since the age of seventeen. After attending Los Angeles Recording School and even starting his own company, Musiciis_Clothing & Musiciis_Ent., he is well on his way to a career in the music production industry. Released in March of 2020, “Pina Colada” is a song from Yungchriisbeats’ first full music project “D.R.E.A.M.S.” that is now available on Spotify and Apple Music. Sticking to the fantasy inspiring theme of the album, Yungchriisbeats makes the s track “Pina Colada” feel like a graphic daydream itself. He artistically sets the scene with a personal voice recording that highlights his ideal visions of his future: being waited on hand and foot as he sits with his wife and kids somewhere in the Caribbean. Almost as if you can hear the seagulls in the distance and the glistening swells of waves crashing ashore, the tropical trap soundscape of “Pina Colada” commences. Layered within a slow-paced trap-style beat, Yungchriisbeats showcases his unique artistic tastes with playful sounds and flirtatious vibrations. The whistling melody of “Pina Colada” is as catchy and uplifting as a tender breeze on a summer night. On occasion, the melody ceases, which gives the beat a chance to take the stage and trigger an unexpected – yet irresistible – salsa within the listener. Yungchriisbeats’ audience has no choice but to dive in headfirst to the radiant electronic experience that is “Pina Colada” In addition to your career as an artist, you have created your own company Musiciis_Clothing & Musiciis_Ent. Can you tell us about this experience, and how it contributes to your life as an artist? Absolutely, I began producing at 17 years old. During the whole time, people knew me but didn't know what I was about, that's when I started to brand myself. I started Musiciis_Clothing & Musiciis_Ent. in March of 2020. The search and creation for custom logos for my music label and my clothing brand lasted from June 2019 to March 2020, as I wanted to work with the right people for my logos and business vendors. In March 2020 I released my first full music project, D.R.E.A.M.S under Musiciis_Ent on Apple Music and Spotify. It was stressful at times because everything I do is 100 percent independent. What was your inspiration behind “Pina Colada?” Can you tell us a bit about your creative process for “Pina Colada?” That's actually an interesting story. Prior to my D.R.E.A.M.S project I had a completely different album, I made with local artists, but it just wasn't coming out how I wanted it too.  While going through old files I found an interview I did when I was 17 years old, and in that interview, I was asked "how would I reward myself when I make it big?" and as you can hear in the song I said by taking my future wife and kids to the Caribbean so I and my future wifey can drink Pina Coladas. So Pina Colada is basically the "Score" for what I think that moment would sound like. Corny right? lol, but I was just 17. Can you tell us how “Pina Colada” compares to the rest of the songs on your brand new album “D.R.E.A.M.S.?” Pina Colada stands out to me simply because of the vibe, the feel, it makes people want to dance and at the same time feel good.  Why do you choose to produce completely instrumental songs such as “Pina Colada?” Simple, I can't rap lol, No but really I've always loved being the person behind the music. If I can keep you "interested" with no lyrics - I have done my job. I love to see people's reactions and make them feel away with just music. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? God & my family, I use that as inspiration and motivation.2020 has been a rough year for everyone with this pandemic, even on a personal level with so much loss. Expect my clothing brand to expand to even my own shop, in terms of music, expect more instrumental albums, producing movie soundtracks to composing scores for movies, shows, and commercials, as well as Producing my own artists.  I've even tapped into acting and have already filmed for some major studio shows, I'm excited for people to see that. 2021 is going to be a great year! Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

7FIFTY7 has been releasing a plethora of Hip-hop music that leans on the bordering edges of R&B and Trap since day one. In 2019, he dripped onto the scene with the smooth, laid-back incantation, "Highway," which left fans salivating for more of the magnetized aesthetics he naturally diffused from his presence on the mic. The following year, fans would get a manifold of interlocked singles, which were all interjoined by the Newport-bred Rapper's trademark Hip-hop warbles, like "Bad Girl," the trap-reminiscent "Corona," and a robust R&B-festooned "Gilligan's Island." Those were impactful singles that captured new-listeners' attention. When he showed up on Instagram that year to promote his next musical endeavors, you can only imagine the excitement from fans that followed. This month, with the release of his latest single, "Tunnel Vision," it feels like 7FIFTY7 has his sights set on a new artistic formality, a reimagining of his R&B-reflective, smooth-talking aesthetics in favor of something more hard-pressed and determined. Fading-in with a symphonically mystifying diffusion of the now Los Angeles-based Rapper's quavering voice, "Tunnel Vision" arrives with a nonchalant bent at making sure everyone from east to west knows he's not playing around. With a steadfast cadence and a sub driven back-beat that slips into the background like a malevolent silhouette, 7FIFTY7 takes dominion over center stage, rumbling and decrying over his competition's ill-informed, sensitive, and inattentive mind-sets: "they in they feelings, be bangin' red like they period drippin', and I been focused, they tryna block, I got tunnel vision, I'm strapped up like Rambo, and I'm on a mission." It's a testament to the emcee variation of the name he has fought hard to put on the map. With this latest single, lacking a hook and never wavering from the militarian approach of his rifling bars, 7FIFTY7 sounds more potent than ever. "Tunnel Vision" departure from his previous works is welcomed. And what's most impactful about this new alternative of the budding Rapper is his fervency, the belligerence behind his character, and the underlining mastery behind his bar-dispensing inner-nature. It's almost impossible not to feel like 7FIFTY7 is the next conquerer to show up at cipher near you—and you can be assured he'll be walking away with the winning prize. Can you walk us through what inspired you to take a different approach to your style and bar dispensing on "Tunnel Vision" compared to the previous singles from this year? Well previously I had been doing a lot more R&B music and I wanted to make sure I stood out as more than that. I'm an “Artist” first. I’ve always been doing both so I wanted to make this a statement. When you think back to "Tunnel Vision," what stands out as the primary influence and inspiration for how the single turned out? For this single, I pretty much approached how I do with any other song, and that's with emotion. I start with how am I feeling at the time, how does the beat make me feel, etc. So with this production, I felt it was saying make a statement. Make my point known that IM HERE. What sorts of emotion were you channeling into for your performance on "Tunnel Vision"? Is this something that you think is now more common-place in your creative process than ever? As I said before it's emotional, and during this time I had lost one of my older brothers who was a HUGE fan of my music. He always told me to just drop my music. I'm a perfectionist, so being that I am independent with everything, I hold off a lot. So it was definitely energized by that emotion of loss along with just the confidence that my music was good. If you could prefix the intent and experience you've tried to highlight for your fans on "Tunnel Vision," what would you feel the need to say, and why? The intent of Tunnel Vision was to show people that I'm in a place where I'm blocking out outside noise and influence from people. Thinking I have to wait for friends, labels, or blogs to cosign my music before I believe it's that good. My brother believed in my music that much and I know I do so that's where my focus is. I'm moving independent and that's how it's going to stay until I say otherwise. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? Do you have any releases planned to release by the end of the year? Expect to hear A LOT more music in 2021. More variety and more visuals! I have few collab projects coming out in the next 2 months along with my own project Scorpio Season II which will be released Nov 17th! Stay Tuned! Instagram