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Coming at us straight from sunny Santa Cruz, California, Hip-Hop artists Owl Green and Amplified have joined forces to produce a multidimensional sonic experience called “Kick Back.” The Bay Area’s artists each bring their own creativity to the table when it comes to their rejuvenating collaborations. Living in different places doesn’t stop these musicians from making the most of their electric combination. During their songwriting processes, the artists are sure not to force anything artificial. Amplified and Owl Green wait patiently for the right inspiration to overcome them, allowing the artists to weave together a poetic narrative with each release. Both Amplified and Owl Green plan to continue monopolizing the world of Hip-Hop and R&B as they release more audiovisual experiences for their fans. Owl Green is set to come out with a new EP in the near future, and listeners can’t wait to immerse themselves in the beguiling sonic atmospheres created by these budding artists. Learn more about Owl Green and Amplified's collaboration here. Owl Green Instagram Amplified Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

The Ireland-based Pop Singer and Songwriter, Taylor Mas gets personal with the release of her tender debut single, "Bad News." Although she's new to the industry, Taylor Mas has experienced vast endeavors, completing a level 8 Degree in Songwriting at BIMM Dublin and performing at various events across Ireland. Noticing the female Irish music scene's gap, Mas has decided to fill the void and lead by example for more artistic Irish women to follow. Her debut single "Bad News" lets listeners into the life of Taylor Mas, as she gets exceptionally personal on this track. Naturally engaging listeners through the single's relatable theme, Mas wrote this piece at a troubled time in her life and created this track to be a token of hope for listeners encountering the same strife. "Bad News" begins with airy Pop drums floating in the background while downtempo and saddened piano melodies make their appearance. As Taylor Mas starts singing with incredible emotion and heart, we're instantly impressed with the artist's magnetic vocals that pull us deeper into the song's concept. Listening over her lyricism, Taylor Mas explains a disheartening string of events where "Bad News" seems to be the new norm. Overtop of spacious and calming Pop instrumentation and production, Taylor Mas belts her broad vocal range for listeners to bask in while they find peace of mind within her relatable lyricism. Taylor Mas has fueled her debut single "Bad News" with a heavily emotional lyricism that naturally engages listeners to hear what she has to say. All while the song's dreamy and ethereal production/instrumentals allow Taylor Mas' vocals to shine bright in the spotlight and serve a relatable message. We're very impressed with such a thorough, deep, and personal debut single like "Bad News." Why did you want this song to lead the way in your career? How can listeners get to know you through the single itself? I think the reason I wanted to lead with this song is that it’s so honest. I began songwriting as a teenager to express my emotions so I wanted to try and keep that authentic ‘from my diary’ feel as I grew into an artist. Everyone has a vulnerable side and I want listeners from the get-go to know that I’m not afraid to show it. As well as that, this year has been hard for everyone so I hope that people will relate to this song more than ever. You've mentioned that "Bad News" was written at a low point in your life. What pushed you to write a song regarding the struggles you've seen? Did you know you wanted to release this song as your debut or was it more of a therapeutic moment for yourself? I remember writing this song so well, I was sitting in my room crying and feeling like nothing was ever going to get better or be okay. I didn’t know what else to do but reach for my guitar and the first line of the song came out ‘I’m struggling, I can’t breath’. I just wrote exactly what was happening to me without thinking about it. I never had any intention of releasing any of these words, I wrote this song for myself but I ended up showing it to Tully Gun and John Doherty (Little Hours) who are two producer/songwriters I worked with and they loved it. They encouraged me to record it and I’m really happy I did. Regarding the airy and spacious production/instrumentals within "Bad News," did you have any help when crafting the song's sonic production? How did you formulate the instrumentals to support your saddened lyrical message? ‘Bad News’ was originally written on the guitar like the majority of my songs, Tully and John helped craft the sonic production of this song. I had a really clear vision of how I wanted the production and instruments to sound, I definitely wanted my vocals and lyrics at the front of the song while everything else supported them and added to the emotion. Tully and John understood my vision completely and within a few hours, we were all sitting around the laptop with an almost finished track. It was a great environment to all be able to contribute our ideas and with Tully and John’s great product knowledge, it all came together really quickly. Now that you've released your debut single "Bad News," being a dreamy and emotional Pop ballad, what should listeners expect from your forthcoming releases? My next release is quite the opposite of ‘Bad News’ in terms of subject matter and dynamic. The next song is all about coming out of that dark place and feeling like yourself again. It’s uplifting and cheerful, I can’t wait for people to listen and dance to it. All of my songs are within the pop genre but I always like to keep the subject matter personal and honest to my life. Hopefully, people will view them as catchy tunes but with real meaning behind them. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020, and what can we expect to see next from you? 2020 has gifted us with time at home that we usually wouldn’t have, I have engrossed myself in everything creative that I normally wouldn’t have had a lot of time to do. I’ve been so inspired by books, paintings, music, and especially nature. I have discovered how very powerful the creative industry is, without it we would have a lot less to keep us entertained and happy. Next from me will be a music video for ‘Bad News’ that is coming out soon after the song is released, I’m really excited about it. v Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Working back and forth between Memphis and Los Angeles, Lanita Smith is on a grind to become the best musician she can be. The blossoming Singer, Songwriter, and musician has had extensive experience in her field having worked with award-winning artists and producers including Kanye West, Chance The Rapper, and Jessica Sanchez. Her lifelong adoration for music and her resume of experience is evident with her brand new song “Holdin’ On.” Lanita Smith introduces her recently released single “Holdin’ On” with a soundscape that creates alluring anticipation. Each heavy fingered chord on the piano is followed by a mesmerizing electronic synth layered over top. For a few bars, all the percussion that is heard is a subtle and steady pulse, like the heartbeat of the song. Lanita Smith only accentuates the steady tone of “Holdin’ On” when begins to vocalize with a sophisticated cadence. Soon after she snatches your heart with her steady vocals, the bass drum kicks in and cranks the energy level up a notch. With the spirit of the musical production beginning to lift, Lanita Smith showcases her truly organic vocal talent. With every trill and roll of her voice, she wins over her listeners with her contagious personality. The passion behind each lyric adds up into a swell of emotion with every high note she belts. If you weren’t feeling chills shoot up and down your spine yet, Lanita Smith is sure to win you over with her songwriting. She describes each struggle in her life as a mountain that she has climbed and conquered. Refusing to let anything hold her back, Lanita Smith’s determination and resilience genuinely inspires her audience. Can you describe to your fans the message behind your lyrics for “Holdin’ On?” The message behind "Holdin’ On" is about embracing the challenges of yesterday that continue to make us resiliently great, because we choose to see the goodness in pain. This record feeds into the narrative of displaying a character choosing life and hope. What was your inspiration during your creative process for “Holdin’ On?” Were there specific genres of music styles that inspired you? The inspiration behind the record came from listening to many other songs about the current climate of the world. All of the songs speak the truth about how we are treated, hurt, and torn down, but I wanted to create a body of work that builds us up by inspiring and empowering people of color. The reality of the world has tried to tear us down. My hopes are that we are inspired to continue writing stories together. Through the many ups and downs of a career as a musician, what is one thing that you have learned that you would like to share with your fans? Stay true to your journey. Life is all about high and lows. Every brick counts in building your house. Consistency is key, but you also have to want it just as much as you’re working for it. No one will ever truly understand your vision or dreams but that’s what makes it yours and it’s your responsibility to see it through! You have worked alongside a number of successful artists and producers including Aaron Neville, Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, Jessica Sanchez, Chance The Rapper, and Teddy Riley. What have you learned from these artists, and how have these experiences shaped you to become the artist you are today? I’ve worked with a lot of artists over the years. Being able to work in the field of music is definitely humbling. Each experience helped mold me into being better whether it was a musician, writer, producer, or just a background vocalist. I’ve never taken any of it for granted and allow it to always propel me into the next season of my life. At the end of the day, I’m just grateful that a little country girl did what she said she would at age 4, and I’m not done yet! What can listeners anticipate next from you? More music. More stories. More of Lanita being her true authentic self through my artistry. I rather am known for the experience and how I made people feel rather than the moment. I just want to be timeless and the artist that makes fans feel like I can always set any the right mood. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Toronto based artist Desarae Dee has been hard at work driving home her message of originality and acceptance. Her inspiring, R&B music skillfully blends jazz instrumentation with a little bit of soul to create her own otherworldly sound. Desarae Dee keeps you on your toes with her bright tones and groovy synths, inviting you to listen to her story. Desarae Dee doesn’t follow a template for her music but lets the sounds and lyrics guide her to an honest projection of her soul. Her fusion piano styles allow the mix of many different styles that turns into something completely her own, like her latest release “Refocus.” Inspired by the likes of Robert Glasper, Ryan Leslie, Snoh Aalegra, and more, Desarae Dee keeps her music uplifting and purposeful. On top of releasing music, another creative outlet that she takes advantage of is managing a producing series on Instagram called #DailyVibes. No matter where Desarae Dee’s career takes her, she will without a doubt bring her shining personality and undeniable talent. Check out our recent interview with Desarae Dee here. Instagram Facebook

Giving listeners a bounty of hope for the future, the uplifting Alternative-Rock project Casual Confrontation releases his optimistic tune titled, "Things Are Gonna Change!" Known as Frankie Diez in the real world, Casual Confrontation graduated from Belmont University and drove full-throttle towards his expanding music career. Always striving to make an impact on people through his music, Casual Confrontation offers listeners a sliver of hope when times get tough. Through his recent single "Things Are Gonna Change!" Casual Confrontation reveals his textured songwriting within this track while reminding listeners to keep faith during our universal trials and tribulations. Through uplifting Alternative instrumentals and a glimmer of Rock, the song screams authenticity while powering through with a sound message. "Things Are Gonna Change!" opens with Casual Confrontation's sole vocals singing of the future's expected to change, while the supporting instrumentals steadily come to light and perfectly support Casual Confrontation's positive lyricism. Once the instrumentals begin to offer their whole and entire sound, the song drifts into this modern and irresistible tone through the sonics' natural warmth. With rhythmic drum patterns, uniquely filtered electric guitar melodies, melodic piano, and a gripping bassline, we're truly loving the song's overall warmth that gets us up and moving. The track offers listeners a sense of support, pushing them into the future with optimism instead of pessimism, especially regarding the lonely cycles we've seen this year. We highly appreciate such an upbeat and positive single like "Things Are Gonne Change!" Casual Confrontation reminds listeners that life isn't over merely due to our grueling year while pushing through with a sense of hope that's wildly infectious. We're very appreciative of the optimism and positivity you've delivered with your single, "Things Are Gonna Change!" Why did you feel the need to create a track that reminds listeners to keep the faith? Why not! I’m not necessarily used to writing inspirational songs, but this year has been so tumultuous that it almost wrote itself and hopefully will be as impactful to other listeners as it was to me as I was writing. Why did you choose to release "Things Are Gonna Change!" when you did? Was the song created recently, or did you make the track when quarantine was at its peak? When I look back at when I wrote it in early August, I was definitely at a peak of mental frustration/exhaustion due to everything going on around me that actually prompted me to get help. This was a decision I never thought I would make but, in doing so, I felt determined to make the change for myself, which is why I ultimately ended up writing this song. In terms of release, I’m proud to be doing so on the week of the election, because, while this song is not necessarily political, it was influenced by my surroundings, one in which everyone desires change, whether it’s within their government or within themselves. Speaking on the uplifting instrumentals within "Things Are Gonna Change!" how did you formulate your instrumentals to be as equally uplifting as your lyricism? What sort of atmosphere and feel were you going for with the song's sonics? This song is sort of weird in the sense that it is not necessarily the ‘empowering fight song’ that would normally be expected, given the title. The instrumentals came to me one step at a time and I ended up with this hollowed-out, almost stripped version of a song with this powerful meaning behind it. I decided to then keep it this way because it was very telling of the headspace I was in when compared to everything around me — ultimately, this year was not at all what I or anyone probably expected, and with that, came an intense underwhelming feeling. I wanted this song to encapsulate that feeling of striving to find hope in a hollowed-out environment where hope seems scarce. Do you usually write such uplifting songs as you did with "Things Are Gonna Change!"? Is this a reoccurring trend with your music, or was this tune a little different from the rest of your discography? Definitely not, though I feel that this song and coming album, along with this time in my life, has allowed me to face my fear of vulnerability and write about the things that also bring me bliss. I feel that this next album could almost be considered my “first” because even though I’ve released three others in the past, I feel like I’m more myself than ever. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? People. The way people are coping and finding new ways to cope has inspired me so much throughout this year. In general, people have always given me the drive to write and tell stories through music, since I have always been fascinated by human interaction. That’s the whole meaning behind “Casual Confrontation”: being able to not only take the bull by the horns in difficult situations but to just stroll into town on one, as if there wasn’t anything to fear in the first place. With this song and this album, I have been able to do that in this infamously historic year, and I am hopeful for a much better start in 2021. casualconfrontation.com soundcloud.com/casualconfrontation twitter.com/cslconfrntation facebook.com/CasualConfrontation instagram.com/CasualConfrontation

Influenced by his father's hefty collection of records from the 70s, and embellished with a purpose in life centered around his artistic intuitions, HARKNESS, the Canadian-born multi-instrumentalist performing under the eclectic cognomen, proves to be a musical phenomenon that seldom comes short of being innovative. His debut, "I.D.," reached experimental music aficionados earlier this year and was a teaser for the myriad of sophisticated sonics new fans could anticipate from his upcoming L.P., 'The Occasion.' It was a single that earned an embellished review from the Co-Founder of Jellyfish, who garnished the budding musical doyen with positive affirmations ("I was completely blown away by his grasp of vocal harmony and arranging.") And with his next piece off the upcoming record, the trajectory upwards his career has taken isn't stopping any time soon. His next musical undertaking, "Defibrillator," emerges like a manifold of cherubic falsettos and a symphonic orchestration of kaleidoscopic melodies, influenced by the dismal state of the world we're living in. It features a narrative festooned with a heterogeneous display of choral know-how, and with a lyrical cogwheel that renders up like an elegist wrote it; seeking some form of catharsis through repair, redemption, and reanimation: ("baby come into the light, don't leave Lucifer behind, the defibrillators' set on high, baby come into the light.") He sings with a prismatic tonality over-top a meticulously designed minutia of twinkling bells and triangles, crashing cymbals, bolstering horns, distinguishing xylophone melodies, bombastic drums, and swift guitar parts, which all amalgamate together to create a sonic experience that draws reminiscence between the Flaming Lips, Everything Everything, and Tame Impala. As HARKNESS soars with his layered vocal harmonies and enticing arrangments from one defining section to the next, it's not hard to lose sight of the dark, profound meaning behind his work because of the overwhelming beauty behind his sensory design. It's like looking at a painting and becoming infatuated with the color palette in lieu of the intensified anecdote the resounding picture presents as a whole. That's not to say the narrative and meaning behind "Defibrillator" get lost; it's merely a testament to the sort of affecting extent this Toronotonian's music establishes over your core. "Defibrillator" clings onto your senses like a sinuous formation of kudzu, bolstering your sentiments with each instrumental crescendo as the lyrics diagram the uncertainty and bemusement the time we live can create. Can you walk us through how a complex song like "Defibrillator" came to fruition through your artistic process? Where did it all begin? I was working in a restaurant one night and it was one of those Incredibly difficult, horrible shifts. Everything was going wrong, mistakes were being made, the guests were complaining, communication amongst staff was terrible, and it seemed like management didn't even care. At one point a Gal I worked with turned to me and said "This place needs an F-ing Defibrillator" ... at that moment I just belly laughed. The Next morning when I woke up there was a fresh sheet of snow covering everything, it had that profound virginal and innocent glow that only such a morning can radiate. Right then the "Ahh..." melody came to me uninvited, before I knew it the whole song had flowed through and out of me. What usually produces the most impactful influence over your creative intuitions regarding the arrangement and lyrical content? And how did that influence manifest in "Defibrillator"? The most impactful influence on my creative process is real life itself, just being right at the moment and reflecting what is truly happening without trying to fix or manipulate it. Songs come to me, I never 'try' to write them. I hear the arrangements in my head without effort and just try to get them out into the world as honestly as possible. It feels like magic when they come. When you think about the emotions that inspired you to create "Defibrillator," what stands as the most profound and impactful? And how did you manage to embody those emotions through your performances on "Defibrillator"? Looking out at the world as it really is is both terrifying and Inspiring, I think the terrifying bit triggers the need to write and create, almost in an effort to splash some sort of healing water on the flames of what seems like a burning, raging planet. So when you see something as Beautiful as that snowy morning one is utterly compelled to celebrate it while acknowledging the severity of our collective reality. As far as the performance itself goes, I think that the harmony, rhythm, and sound textures ARE the performance, i.e. they all combine to create 'the feeling', whatever that might be. Have there been any uplifting moments of learning you can remember through your process of recording, producing, and arranging "Defibrillator"? Anytime a new song comes through it is Incredibly Uplifting to the point of orgasmic. it reaffirms all that is sacred and beautiful to me. Then I have to actually make it physical which means playing the instruments and singing etc...In the case of "Defibrillator", I also had to have several musicians come by the studio, all one at a time we would work together to create the best performances possible. Whether it is a new microphone placement or just how to talk to a given musician to get them to dig deeper it is all a constant learning process and usually very rewarding. If you could give your audience a few words that would stand as the prologue to the experience and intent behind "Defibrillator," what would you feel the need to say? "Defibrillator" deals with the constant decay and chaos that's all around us and the Light that can be found within it. I hope that through the song listeners can recognize the source of our pain and at the same time remedy it. harknessmusic.com instagram.com/harknessmfa

Hailing from Nashville, the sensational Singer/Songwriter Liz Bohannon offers boundless empowerment with her break-up anthem, "Wanted," and this single's conceptual music video. Liz Bohannon is always one to instill deeper meanings and concepts within her music, especially now, as she continues to release tracks and videos that allow listeners to relate to the troublesome times we're currently seeing. Her latest single, "Wanted," takes us through the post-breakup thought process and not wanting to let go entirely. Not to mention the song's equally heartfelt music video where Liz Bohannon is seen packing her bags, living in her car, and traveling miles to clear her head. The song's passionate tone and soulful approach are perfectly complemented by the video's reflective and empowering concept. The single "Wanted" opens with short acoustic guitar bursts and delicate background drum patterns. As Liz Bohannon begins singing an introspective story of wanting to make her significant other happy, she later comes through with reminiscent lyrics of how their love once was. All while Liz Bohannon's warm and organic vocals are accompanied by soothing instrumentals through melodic piano, more prominent percussion breaks, and Liz Bohannon's sweet acoustic guitar. Taking a look at the music video, we see scenes of Liz Bohannon packing her suitcase and hitting the open Nashville road. Not to mention scenes of her sitting down and reflecting while strumming away on her guitar and moving from hotel to hotel, we can feel her inner wanderer shine through as she begins to take her journey independently. The overall experience that Liz Bohannon has offered with "Wanted" is not only empowering but incredibly ear-pleasing and emotional. We're taken back to Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" era with Liz Bohannon's soulful single, and we're bracing ourselves for more compelling and warm pieces to follow. Your single "Wanted" is incredibly thoughtful, reflective, and empowering. What inspired you to create a single surrounding post-breakup thought? Thank you! There was no specific event for me that inspired this song, it was a co-write that went really well. I didn't realize how much of a personal connection I had to it until later on. Seeing as your single "Wanted" was produced by Jon Stark, how did he help execute the vision you had for the song's instrumentals and sonics? What did the creative process look like? Jon had the guitar groove that you hear in the verses on loop when I got to the session. I loved the feel of it. We started writing the song there and fleshed out the rest over the course of the day. Jon produced the track and had the vision behind it. One talented guy there! I loved working with him on the vocals. He's so good at vocal production. He gave me great direction for it. I remember having trouble connecting/being able to  "go there" for part of the song and he gave me the advice to  "just let your voice fall apart". Something clicked for me after that. Speaking on the independent and introspective music video for "Wanted," how did you come up with the concept of traveling/living in your car, bouncing from hotel to hotel, and staying completely solo? Filmmaker and friend, Hodges Usry, is the mastermind behind the video. He came up with the concept of me traveling and touring while living out of my car. We had a blast doing it- it was just the two of us running and gunning it over the course of two days. There were several strokes of luck that made it all come together as it did - the car we used kind of fell out of the sky - we were having trouble finding one with the look we wanted, and were starting to get disheartened when I asked the guy that runs the car repair shop I use if he knew of anyone with an older model wagon. He gave me a number to try and it turned out this man had the coolest model/color of them all and was willing to let us use it for the video. It was a miracle! For the hotel shots, we found this haunted motel on the East side of town. It was definitely a place to be during the day-time only,  as there were some serious eery vibes about it. Legend states that there are WWII soldiers buried in the walls that haunt the grounds at night. I was relieved we got the shots that we needed in a good time and got out of there without any run-ins! There was one part of the music video for "Wanted," where you're seen bringing a letter deep into the woods. What was the significance of this scene, and how does it sum up the video's concept? That was our first version of the video - the letter was going to be the theme that signified her moving on from this break-up, but we ended up cutting that out in the final version, and instead of making it about a specific relationship, going with a more open-ended approach. What has been keeping you inspired this year? What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? Continuing to create new material is what keeps me inspired and fulfilled. The second single of this collection comes out at the end of this month, and the rest of the EP --to be released early in the new year! I'm so excited for everyone to hear it. lizbohannon.com

Hip-Hop artist Fame-ous Barz gives fans a taste of his mind-blowing charisma with the official single from his long-awaited album, “My Ambitions Life or Death Vol.1.” International recording artist Fame-ous Barz wears many hats in the entertainment industry including producing and acting on top of being an emcee. “Come Try Me,” is the first official single off of his highly anticipated album “My Ambitions Life or Death Vol.1,” set to be released on November 27th, 2020. This hard-hitting banger from Fame-ous Barz has been attracting attention from people worldwide and he doesn’t plan on letting up. His high energy and lyricism continues to connect with fans on a level that is about more than just music. “Come Try Me,” holds a high place on the totem pole as the single off of this album. As an introductory single, “Come Try Me,” creates a hard-hitting ominous ambiance that has you surging with the type of power and confidence you can only dream of. The gritty atmosphere offers a strong supporting foundation to Fame-ous Barz emcee like delivery and his intense rhyme schemes. The lyricism he offers up remains full of flair as he expresses himself on a personal level with the trials and tribulations he has with others around him. Fame-ous Barz captures the right attitude of what goes into a song that screams fight music. He is garnering attention by taking his storytelling abilities and trickling them with his own modern zest on the underground hip-hop scene.  With a record that carries this much oomph, it focuses on the value of standing your ground and being proud of it. Fame-ous Barz displays his character in the implementation of the way he captivates you with his performance. We’re looking forward to his album, “My Ambitions Life or Death Vol.1,” and recognize why he is an up and coming artist creating his own lane. Listen to "Come Try Me," here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Fame-ous Barz! Congratulations on the release of, “Come Try Me.” What made you decide to make this the single from your album, 'My Ambitions Life or Death Vol. 1'? Come try me was inspired by a real-life event that was a life-altering situation that actually turned out positive so I wanted to reflect on it and services people that go through those situations by turning a negative into a positive and inspire people to make the right choices that are in those circumstances. How different was your creative process on this single versus other songs on your album? Come try me was more aggressive because it was inspired by a recent situation and took place in my life so my approach to it was different from the other songs i match the intensity of the music on the track. Out of all the songs on 'My Ambitions Life or Death Vol. 1,' what is your favorite song off of it? If so, what’s the reasoning behind it? There's is a song on my album called No Love  I reflects back on that song more than anything because I had to really overcome a lot of battles internally with my camp and relationship while being in the industry and dealing with a betrayal so that song is so close to me because it takes me back where I had to overcome so much just to get to this point and I survived a traumatic point of my life. What can listeners expect in terms of sounds and vibes from 'My Ambitions Life or Death Vol.1”? I think My Ambitions Life Or Death Vol.1 has a mixture of up-tempo slow down tracks High energize tracks, this album is really going to touch and hit on all cylinders. This album will mess with your emotions whatever mood your in this album is for you. I really feel like I delivered a classic. What can fans anticipate to hear next? My next single called "The Game Iz Mine" is coming next. It's a club banger if you're at a  party once you hear it, you're going want to turn the speakers up!! This one is a high energized track to really get the party going. I think the people during the epidemic that's really going to miss that vibe no matter where they are. This is the one that you going to really want to play in your car over and over after you hear it with family and friends. fameousbarz.com

If there's one thing that's indisputable about K. Scott, the Virginia-bred up-comer, it's that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to. From growing up in a toxic household and being sent away to a Children's Home, to earning applause from Reason of Top Dawg Entertainment and being prospected as a signed artist, it's clear to see that there's something special about this budding self-made creative. It was only until the now El Paso-based versifier took matters into his own hands by doubled-down on his developing musical talents that his creative reign would blossom, even creating a moniker for his work as a producer, known as "Ratfooshi." Now, collecting the touchstones of his Hip-hop influences and with meticulous attention to detail, K Scott emerges with his own bid at taking the Rap game by storm, delivering a remix of Tory Lanez' "Stupid Again," and titling it "Nothing For Free," reminding fans why he's the next to circumnavigate "up-and-up" in the Hip-hop scene. On "Nothing For Free," K. Scott lands with a concert cadence, versifying with an audacious tonality and the unfiltered flow of a veteran MC. He flashes and spills over his buzzing words with an intense focus on his dominion over his competition ("you know that I got your boy straight furious, no one could shine like I stunt, no one could touch me on point blank period"). As he flushes out any inquiry as to why he's the greatest, his hook comes in swinging like he's on his way to a cipher, but really it's a rap battle: "all of you rappers my sons and the sun at my feet that's how I'm running the heat, who you know movin' and coolin' and pullin' and doin' it fluently nobody fuck what you think!" He dispenses his adhesive runs with a predisposed sense of belligerency, coming off aggressive and never wavering from the fact that he will never sleep on his own greatness. By the time the next verse comes, it's clear K. Scott isn't playing around, "we can't match, I been shootin' for the stars, you been shootin' for defeat/the feet Lil Tory ass nigga." He's taking jabs at the man who originally laid-waste over the instrumental he is now reformulating as his own. It's a testament to the confidence this young artist protrudes through each hard-landing line and every bouncy rhythm he diffuses his flow from. To say "Nothing For Free" comes from an artist who believes in himself would be an understatement. When fans hear the impassioned boom behind each punctuated line, like "I got energy power, callin' runnin' my data, everything I devour, never live to see after," to something as provocative as, "neo the sporin' I chill in the cut, she give me head with the bread and a kiss, I'm gettin' multiple stimulus fun," it's clear to see why the music scene is prepping for the rise of K. Scott. Listen to "Nothing For Free," here. What made you want to take an instrumental from Tory Lanez and flip on it the way you did with "Nothing For Free"? The beat was hard as f**k. I instantly heard shit over it. Normally I write my verses out but the majority of this song was off the top so it was easy. Where did you find the confidence to perform with such intensity over "Nothing For Free"? Can you describe some of the emotions that influenced your verses? I think confidence comes with good delivery and that's something I work on every time I rap. I couldn't really hear me rapping without that intensity. This song wasn't too emotionally driven. Just me having fun with the craft. Do you feel "Nothing For Free" left a resounding lesson with you regarding your mixing, mastering, and recording skills? Well, every time I record, mix, and master a song, I might learn something from it. Nothing really resounding. I've been doing it for a minute and anything I've learned or improved on has been from all the small things I might hear. Over time, the practice makes the biggest difference. If you could give your fans a few words that would act as the prologue to the experience and intent behind "Nothing For Free," what would you feel the need to say, and why? Everything I would need to say is in the song for sure. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? To be honest, I haven't been too inspired this year. I try not to rely on inspiration to work on art because I would never drop anything. But I definitely take advantage of my ideas from hearing dope beats like "Nothing For Free," or any other ideas I have. What can you expect? I don't like talking about it, I'd rather just show you. instagram.com/officialkscott

Charismatic Hip-Hop artist Dre Day 100 expresses a whole new world in his latest single, “1hunna Man, Pt. 3.” Dre Day 100 Is an up and coming artist whose talent, notoriety, and fan-base is growing at an incredibly rapid rate. The burning passion and work ethic he holds has allowed him to build an incredible catalog of songs and collaborations, and his musicality shows through in amazing ways as you begin to listen to his artistry. Dre Day 100 has developed an unbelievably intense skill of lyricism and catchy melodic hooks. His creative and innovative approach to his projects brings old school with new school together, leaving his listener with an irresistible feeling of gratification and enjoyment. From opening for major artists within the industry to touring and performances, Dre Day 100’s career shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. “1hunna Man, Pt. 3,” comes in hot with a Trap inspired ambiance to entice us all on what’s to come. Although this record has a lot of trademarks of old school Hip-hop energy, it carries its own in a weight class specific to this creation solely. The high energy impact through the downtempo elements have you jumping out of your seat at each word delivered from Dre Day 100. His crafty lyricism and knack for wordplay have you fully tuned into this record that is part three of his expressions. Dre Day 100’s vocalization remains a centerpiece through the heavy bass and elements of the instrumentation. His empowering tonal distinction is unmatched as we are taken through a journey of his intricate rhyme schemes and unforgettable cadences. He embarks on a journey in his musical career that has already begun to establish his name with the top dogs. His unapologetic personality and boisterous attitude truly set him apart from the rest as he continues to garner attention worldwide. Dre Day 100 shows all signs of a promising artist and “1hunna Man, Pt. 3,” shows us why he’ll stay on top. Congratulations on the release of “1hunna Man, Pt. 3,” Dre Day 100. As this being part three of the installment, what has made you decide to make this a trilogy?! Can we expect a part four? Making it a trilogy was for the purpose of my growth and my process. From part one to the second to the third one you can see how far along I came in just two years. I'm only going to keep growing so with that being said a fourth installment will be included. Do I know when that'll be? Maybe in a couple of months. Maybe a year from now. Who knows. What is the meaning of this song to you as an artist? This single is the true definition of finding yourself. This single helped me realize that I found me and that I'm really a force to be reckoned with. I tapped into new abilities and this track helped remind me that I am the master of all my abilities and for the ones that are yet to come. What was the studio session like when creating “1hunna Man, Pt. 3”? After a night of smoking some bomb weed, coming to my realizations, and putting my ideas on paper, the next morning I walked into my uncle Charlie Roc's studio and told him all about the game plan. From the moment I rehearsed the song, it was an instant "hop up in the studio, spark that blunt up, and leave the mic in flames" ya heard me. And it was mission accomplished from there. As soon as I heard what I played down before it was mixed and mastered, I took the time to really listen to myself from a fan's perspective and I just loved it. The bars, the flow, the articulation, the punchlines I loved it all. I loved myself after hearing it. The whole session was full of positive energy and really just basking in the talent and the innovative vibe that was in the room that day. Could you take us into what your creative process looks like? The whole process of my creativeness consists of sitting in my room listening to music from both old and today's era to really mesh the two into one big bundle of just straight unseen unheard of and unique elements. After a long day of working two jobs from 10 am to 9 pm im all up in my earbuds listening to instrumentals while also watching freestyle videos to give what im about to write some inspiration and motivation to put some more energy, to really make my words count and stand out, and to give it some more umph. While im writing each bar im rehearsing it in the original pace and a slower pace to really sound out my words and give it more articulation and just really thinking of the hit im making as one big gameplan. When im in the booth I just close my eyes, I envision myself as if im inside my own eyelids in this dark but lit place and I just turn up. It's like the wild side comes out of me. 100% of my personality comes out. Especially after I finish with the verses and hooks and I go back in to do my adlibs, im just feeling myself im feeling what im saying and how im flowing from a fan's perspective rather than hearing it from a critics perspective. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Life has been keeping me inspired in 2020. What this year taught me was that working on your life and always trying to find ways to be very positive and just pouring positive energy into other people is what it's all about. Yeah, it's cool to be out in the world making a career and making it big in something you love and are passionate about, but did you really make it big if you're just miserable and negative about everything in life. I'm inspired to not only work and grind but also live ya know like just work on my life because that's where the real work counts. When I die and meet God on judgment day, he's going to be seeing what good did I do for others, what positive impact did I make, and how did I live my life. instagram.com/1hunnamandreday