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With the piano as his agent for composition and the innate talent for manufacturing infatuating melodies, Malexes is a production force to be reckoned with. Currently signed to seven international record labels, and with four full-length records out, this German-bred Producer is bound to leave his mark on the industry, continually expressing an abundance of profound sentiments every time he releases a taster from his upcoming Pop catalog. This year, after the anticipated release of his most recent album, 'IV,' he beckons to his diverse network of talented collaborators for support on his latest single, "Love," festooning the backdrops of this timeless classic with the intimacy of Laila Montana's cherubic voice. "Love" feels like an immersive walk through a vocal-driven soundscape. Operating within a spacious atmosphere, where echos recede back into the hugging voids from which they ooze, Malexes' sonic curation takes form promptly, with Laila Montana's voice gliding across the expanses of his piano-laden mix like an empyrean songstress who's just been given wings. "Take me somewhere meaningful, I'm riding to downfall with you," she sings, with an impressionable timbre; like a cross between Charlotte Day Wilson and Hannah Reid. For a few moments, you simmer in this therapeutic spot, where it sounds like the coloratura's voice is being treated with an old tape machine and played from vintage vinyl; texturized and crackling with that unmistakable characteristic of grit. Your attention is then fastened to the magnetic back-beat that lands healthy as the hook comes down, erupting with an unspoiled mid-tempo drive, and inaugurating the fleshy hook that comes appended: "and I don't know where I'm going, (yeah) I don't know what is coming, (yeah) I'm crucified by your love, love, love." It's a short-lived escapade at only two minutes long, but at the same time, it feels meditative state that traverses between stanzas and chorus like a sun-set; slow and steady at first, then brilliant and prismatic all at once, before vanishing over the curvature of the earth; a testament to how beauty comes and goes, short-lived, but reoccurring. The pillars of warm and nurturing sonics that embellish "Love" shouldn't come as a surprise by now, Malexes has been honing-in on what makes music speak to audiences' souls for years, and with this latest single, he's nailed it once again. What were the defining factors behind making "Love" a short and sweet endeavor at just two minutes long? Malexes/ Laila: We wanted to make the message of "Love“ really clear and we thought that shortening the song to 2 minutes would be one vital aspect in doing so. At first hand, the song was a 3-minute long radio-edit, but breaking it down to 2 minutes felt fresh and new for us, so we really wanted to try that. What sort of emotions were you trying to really focus on for "Love?" And why was it essential for you to highlight these sentiments now? Laila: The song is questioning the meaning and depth of real love and in the end, it’s a reminder to love yourself. I think that maybe now more than ever we really focus on what matters in life, we slow down, we look after each other and really listen to each other. I think sometimes being caught in our own bubble can make us feel lost. Love is something we all feel, whether it is for a friend, family, or partner - it’s ever-present. If you could give us a few words that would act as a prologue to the experience you intended behind "Love," what would you say and why? Malexes: We really want the listener to take a break for 2-minutes, focus on the vibe of the song, and eventually - enjoy it. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? Laila: Being inspired a lot by personal growth during the past months, Malexes and I will release 2 more songs in November. So stay tuned! Malexes: We shot a sick video for "Love" in Milan directed by the insanely talented young "Poelden", which will be available next week! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Multi-talented singer and songwriter Dash Michelle emits a sultry ambiance with debut single, “Bet Dat.” Reigning from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dash Michelle has been musically inclined from a young age. Always influenced by R&B, this gifted artist is steadily making a name for herself by creating melodies that listeners can relate to on a first-hand level. “Bet Dat,” is the introductory track for this spirited R&B artist. It was a collaborative effort with the creative mastermind, Davis Chris who lent his hand in co-writing and producing this hit. Dash Michelle makes a big splash with her debut single and shows us a more vulnerable side of herself. “Bet Dat,” drips in the flirtatious vibrations that Dash Michelle exudes in her vocal performance. This Contemporary R&B record transports you to a tale of love and lust that have you thinking about the special someone right off the bat. This soft ballad carries a captivating melody that you couldn’t forget if you tried. The memorable hook contains striking harmonies that showcase the vocal range of Dash Michelle in such a graceful manner. Davis Chris’ production carries its own as it shows that less is more in this auditory instance while allowing Dash Michelle’s vocals to remain a centerpiece and act as an instrument of its own. With each word that is vocalized, you can’t help but be entranced by the soothing and warm embrace that this record radiates while it takes you under its wing. Dash Michelle emits an introductory single that ranks high on the totem pole, you can’t help but fall for her alluring personality as she shows why she is a promising up and coming artist. Congratulations on the release of, “Bet Dat.” With you tapping into your vulnerability for your debut single, something that not a lot of artists can do easily, what made you decide to make, “Bet Dat,” your debut single? Thank you BuzzMusic for interviewing me. We all go through situations that find us in our most vulnerable state, so I wanted to express that side of me. Although some choose to remain shy about it, I chose to go with a more comfortable vibe because we shouldn’t be afraid to work with other parts of ourselves. I became inspired by the many females of R&B from different eras and grew up hearing it played often so I’ve always felt like that’s where I’d make my mark. What does “Bet Dat,” mean to you on a personal level? Personally, “Bet Dat” means be as limitless as you can handle but also make what you require a part of that standard. It’s okay to be dominant if you choose as a woman but I like it when everything is balanced on one accord. Could you please take us into what the studio session looked like when recording this track? Davis Chris (a phenomenal friend of mine who is quite successful in this independent music business) and I were literally in my Mom’s kitchen and we cooked up a fire track that we’d been plotting on for a while. I even had Crawfish Étouffée for the first time a few days after haha. With each artist carrying a different creative process, could you take us into what goes into yours? My creative process can go a number of ways. In fact, I usually prefer starting off with a beat to get a feel of the emotions I want to express at that moment because my pen leads the way from then on. Other times when I’m tapping into my creativity I make sure to include what’s currently happening in my life or something I’ve experienced that needs to be expressed until it’s content with me or said in various messages. My intent is to always end up with something that’s raw and relatable. Do you have any other projects in the works that you plan on releasing before the end of 2020? I’m delighted by the often posed question. I actually have a feature with rapper TheoryH20 coming this Halloween 2020! On his new album “No Identity” I’m track number 6. “Used Cars” is a song basically touching base with a male/female perspective on how being vulnerable may have you caught up in emotions that have taken a toll on both individuals one way or another. I’m blessed to have another song dropping in the midst of this unfortunate pandemic. The best is yet to come so all I can say is stay tuned! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

What have you been up to lately? Thanks for having me! Lately, I’ve been working on a couple of things that I'm excited to announce soon! My first being my EP coming out 11/13/2020 titled “Heartless." I’m also very excited about people hearing a different chapter in my life. I hope that along the way of discovering who I was and how it affected me, is something a lot of people will be able to use to grow and heal too. I just can’t wait for people to experience this body of music! Any hidden talents to share? I can do an Elmo impression haha. Fictional place you would love to live in? Hogwarts for sure! When do you feel most creative? I feel the most creative at night! It’s crazy how it just all comes to me during that time but it does. One thing most people would be surprised to learn about you! People would be very surprised to know that I used to be a huge introvert! I could go weeks without talking to people and be just fine haha. Interview conducted by BSquared Management www.jordvnmassey.com

Emmanuel Morales, better known as Lost in a Memory, is a solo music project that focuses on the quality of instrumentation, as well as the impact of affecting lyricism. Beginning his work years ago, Lost in a Memory began releasing his own original music, which sparked the inspiration to only continue his versatile work. Putting an emphasis on video production, Lost in a Memory prefers to release subsequent music videos for his tracks, as the story is able to be told in a more elaborate and intimate way, and the same goes for his most recent release. "Class Dismissed" is the latest offering from Lost in a Memory, and the track opens with striking guitar riffs and glides into an effortless early 00's production. The track falls in and out of pop/punk collections, focusing mainly on providing a catchy and intriguing storyline. Lost in a Memory doesn't hold back in terms of effort, and you can feel the pure energy coasting through the entirety of the track. "Class Dismissed" follows along with the narrative of real-life tribulations, including some contemporary obstacles and mindsets. Lost in a Memory ensures quality and thorough experience, and "Class Dismissed" brought back a familiar, as well as reminiscent sound to the Pop-Punk era (of course, with a modern twist). All in all, "Class Dismissed" shines the spotlight on Lost in a Memory and his innate ability to create flavorful music productions. Listen to "Class Dismissed" here. What kind of ambiance were you working to project in "Class Dismissed?" For Class Dismissed my goal was to produce an upbeat energetic pop-punk style song like the kind of music that used to pump me up when I was a teenager.  I’d like to think of it like Bowling For Soup meets Blink-182 meets A Day To Remember!  Basically, if you find yourself tapping your foot to it, banging your head or it gets stuck in your head then I did my job! Were there any obstacles you encountered whilst undergoing the recording or writing stage of "Class Dismissed?" How often do you encounter blocks within your own music? I actually wrote Class Dismissed back in 2013 a whole 7 years before I actually finished it and released it! It was actually called “High School Didn’t Suck That Bad” (I know, a terrible name) At the time I was writing darker and heavier music sort of in the style of Linkin Park and I wanted to do something different and upbeat.  One of the obstacles to overcome during the creation of the song was stepping out of my comfort zone to create something more light-hearted and fun as opposed to emotional and dark. The last big obstacle was re-writing the lyrics all these years later to make the song actually tell a cohesive story, re-recorded all the instruments, and man... that guitar solo is gnarly, I went through dozens of different solos until I composed and performed the one that you hear in the song! Writing bridges, solos, and endings to my songs is definitely something I have had to overcome every time I write any songs for sure! How would you describe your current progress as a music artist, and ultimately how "Class Dismissed" plays into the progress? Currently, I have found myself able to write and produce music more often and efficiently than in previous years.  I’m a bit of a perfectionist which is why I didn’t start releasing my music until a few years ago.  Class Dismissed was a turning point where I learned to enjoy the process rather than stress about what people are going to think.  I’m very proud of this song and the music video that I made with my friends! Your first album is currently in the works, what can listeners expect from this album, especially considering it's the first album of some of your re-recorded singles? I’m hoping to release my first full-length album sometime in early to mid-2021, it’ll be mostly made up of songs I’ve written in the past that have been sitting in my computer for years, there’s a lot of gems there! Just as the case was for “Class Dismissed” I’m going to re-work & re-record these songs to make a great first album! Most of the songs I’ve released up to this point will be in the album so if you’ve heard the stuff I put out the past few years then that’s what you can expect!  Though don’t get me wrong re-working older songs is awesome but I’m also writing and putting out brand new music including my newest song “Midnight Heartbreak”. The newer songs I’m writing are a different style from the older ones that I’m re-working and thus will not be on the 1st album... But.. You can expect the 2nd album very shortly after the first! What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? 2020 has been a year of a lot of challenges but also a lot of growth.  The pandemic definitely affected me from going out as much which is great because I can focus more on music.  I also went through a breakup recently which as much as it sucks to say has inspired some amazing song ideas including my newest song “Midnight Heartbreak” as well as some others that are in the works.  I’ve also been playing music in a band with my friends called Scorpio Szn so it’s been a year where I’ve done more music stuff than ever in my life!  I still have some great songs coming out in what’s left of 2020 so stay tuned! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Philidelphia to Brooklyn, the Alternative Singer/Songwriter and Musician Sunfade releases a sincere piece with his recent single, "Fullmoon." Known for his intimate Lo-Fi Pop sound met with strong melodies and rich electronic backgrounds, Sunfade has decided to expand his sound and give an ode to 60s and 70s Rock. Especially with his latest single, "Fullmoon," listeners can experience Sunfade's entire musical journey merely through this one heartfelt piece. Speaking on the bliss and serenity Sunfade bestows upon us with "Fullmoon," not only are listeners able to hear a similar vocal tone to the late great John Lennon, but Sunfade does an incredible job of rounding out the sonics to offer a sweet combination of past and present sounds. With the heartfelt ballad "Fullmoon," the song opens with smooth acoustic guitar strumming setting the song's bright atmosphere. Once Sunfade's filtered and breathy vocals appear, there's truly no turning back as he offers this magnetic and electric performance through each lyric. As the song continues, minimal instrumentation begins to emerge through warm electronic pads, soft piano keys, and vibrant percussion patterns. Sunfade tells an incredibly endearing and heartfelt story of never wanting to flee from someone's presence while describing the "Fullmoon" in their eyes. Ending the song off with peaceful space through the calming instrumentals, we truly couldn't have asked for a more heartfelt, honest, and genuine piece. Sunfade has outdone himself with his latest release, "Fullmoon," as he naturally swoons the listener with the song's overall heart, desire, and passion. Especially through Sunfade's genuine lyricism, the song makes for an uplifting experience. We're truly captivated by the warmth and serenity exuding from your single, "Fullmoon." What inspired such a heartfelt ballad? It’s a love song, one written in seclusion during a chaotic year. But, I felt more love than I ever have during these unnerving times. The song was made being stuck in a room looking out a window. I felt wrong for writing something like this seeing as so many were hating this time of life. I loved it so much. I just wanted to offer a little of the peace I found in this season to everyone else. We can't help but hear a resemblance to John Lennon through your vocals and melodies in "Fullmoon." Was this done on purpose, seeing as you looked towards the 60s and 70s Rock to inspire the single's sound? I wanted to bring an authentic sound that felt organic and natural to me. I love that beautiful era of music in the 60s. Being that I record everything at home, I researched different techniques used during that time to get that vintage sound. I would lie down with headphones listening to vinyl and study everything. What makes these songs still so classic today? I wanted to make something that could have sounded good 50 years ago and will sound good 50 years from now. We've heard that you're taking a new route regarding your sound, and "Fullmoon" is the first of your transition. Did you collaborate with any musicians or producers to help bring your vision of the song to life? I initially was scared to put Fullmoon out. I kept feeling like I wasn’t allowed to make this kind of music because it wasn’t “cool” enough. But, this song is the music I’ve always wanted to make. The people that helped me create Fullmoon pushed me to bring to side of myself to light. Sunfade prior has been mostly a solo effort but this song is family business. Everything from production to instrumentation to marketing is carefully thought out and tirelessly perfected by so many people around me. And you hear it, this song is a massive step up in quality and feels because of the people who helped put it together with me. A 3-minute song can take 30 people and a year to make, and amidst worldwide chaos, I think that’s such a triumph. Seeing as you've recently made a switch with your sound, what pushed you to sonically expand and give an ode to 60s and 70s Rock? I’m an old soul and it’s my all-time favorite era of music. The outlook and energy of that time is something I dream about. Our parents listened to Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder on the radio, and those songs still resonate today. I want to think about longevity and timelessness in my music. I want to bring back a certain level of excellence in mainstream music, holding massive artists to higher standards. We need to open the doors to different sounds and more people. There’s room at the top. I feel like past decades got this right. We need to get back to that. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see from you as we go into 2021? Love and people hold me inspired. I know fear and chaos are the headlines, but I think so much beauty has come from this year. People asking questions, flooding the streets to stand against injustice. Maybe I’m too optimistic but I’m hopeful for the future. In 2021 hopefully, you’ll see me jumping around on stage to some new peaceful and lovey sounds. And if we’re lucky, a full-length record and some vinyl with my friends at Gameball Records. No matter what, I’ll be writing and sharing for whoever wants to listen. instagram.com/aaronxcurry twitter.com/lilsunfade

ScareDaCat allows listeners to tap into a fusion of sounds with his latest single, “MaGik.” Reigning from Wicklow, Ireland, Solo project ScareDaCat was brewed up in the mastermind of artist and producer, James O'Connor. After a heavy period of mastering the writing portion and much time carefully spent on building a solid foundation of the project during early 2020, ScareDaCat has released a 'narcotic', dream-like debut track, "MaGik,” that has captivated listeners from all over and created a lot of movement for this multi-talented artist. Zoning in on sounds that carry a hypnotic presence that basks in an obscure atmosphere. ScareDaCat is delivering listeners a true taste of what’s in store. “MaGik,” carries a variety of elements that intrigue the listener more than the last as this funky, down-tempo melody carries on through your headphones. The reverberated and misty vocals that sprinkle through the instrumentation add a flavor that is uniquely it's own as it adds an ominous presence to this record depicting a story of battling the voices in your head with your heartfelt emotion, all in this crazy journey of life. ScareDaCat taps into a deeper headspace that develops reminiscent thoughts throughout the song. His ability to manipulate the components in the production process and create an exhilarated dreamscape in the tunes he concocts is outstanding. The elements that are greeted as the song advances, allow listeners to be captivated for the duration of the song. Clocking in at just over 3 minutes, the emotion in the earnest exhibition is exuded in an effortless manner between the delicate yet powerful flow of the vocals. It is no wonder why “MaGik,” is attracting the attention it is as ScareDaCat establishes a name for himself on this talented solo project. Listen to "MaGik" here. Hello ScareDeCat and welcome to BuzzMusic. Congratulations on the release and success of your debut single, “MaGik.” With a creation as unique as this record, what made you decide that this was going to be your first single? Thanks, and it was the first song I'd written down, from start to finish for this project way back in March. I was nearly not going to release this as I feel like my sound is ever-changing, but decided against it as it made sense to release my first 'true' effort for my solo project What does, “MaGik,” mean to you on a personal level? Let's just say, mind-altering substances. We know that everyone’s creative process is different! When creating “MaGik,” which came first, the lyrics or the instrumentation? The beat came first, for a good while actually. It was just something I threw up on my Instagram. As time went on I found myself humming, making melodies when I'd listen to it. How do you enjoy working as the mastermind behind this solo project? Have you ever worked in a team setting that you can compare it to? I've been in bands before, this is a very different experience. I think there's much more emotion in it. There's a sense of feeling that everything has been cranked up to 10 about every single aspect of your project and how you approach it and view it - whether it be stress/joy/reward etc. At the end of the day, it's only you. What can fans anticipate next from you? More lovely, lovely singles. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

What's there to say about the Hip/Hop artist Marcus Machado? Too much to possibly do him justice within a short paragraph, but the essence of his sound stems deep within his own introspections and wisdom. Marcus Machado is far from a beginner when it comes to the creation of music, and his sophisticated artistic persona gets translated well across to listeners. Whether his music inspires, aspires, or stimulates some sort of emotion within listeners, Marcus Machado is always persisting with making an impact, no matter how that impact surfaces. There's an instant buoyancy to Marcus Machado's recent music release, "Shape Shift". The track hones into the realities of the current world, and all of the real-world issues that are attempting to find some type of mediation. Marcus Machado takes on a very elaborate perspective, effortlessly getting many pivotal topics across in the track, all while establishing an easy and chilled-out flow. The sonic fusion projected in the track offers incredibly versatile performance and demonstrates the artistry of Marcus Machado well. He's the type of artist that can, in essence, "Shape Shift" himself with the direction and production of his sound. "Shape Shift" feels like a humble and genuine collection of Marcus Machado's expressions, which leaves us in pure anticipation for future music from this R&B/Hip Hop music artist. Considering the versatile production added to "Shape Shift", how did you feel that the vocals integrated into the track? Do you typically begin with sourcing out your production first? The vocals took the song to the next level with JSWISS & Ahrel's powerful message of the struggle and hope for our people. Typically, it depends on the vibe of the song when I'm writing, it could start from a melody of the guitar or beat to start the process. What component of "Shape Shift" did you feel challenged you most as a music artist? "Shape Shift" for me pretty much happened organically, everything that I was seeing in the world and certain situations at the time made me write the music without thinking too much about it. By the time I sent the music over to Ahrel and JSWISS they understood everything about what shape shift represented and they added their magic to it and Daru made the drums sound bigger as you hear it sound like a person stomping and giving that edge that I was looking for overall. "Shape Shift" saw collaboration with two subsequent artists. How did you find the flow of collaboration and do you see yourself collaborating with other music artists in the near future? I would say for any collaboration the key is to have great chemistry. I've worked with Ahrel, JSWISS, and Daru in the past on other projects so for us this was a no-brainer to come together and have fun and create. The flow for collaboration for me is space and giving freedom without overdoing it. I do see myself collaborating with other artists in the future. Where do you feel your work is going to take you next? There is so much I want to explore and experiment with but I do think I'll probably start working on a blues album next. What inspired the concept for the "Shape Shift" music video? The concept for "Shape Shift" was as an idea that I wanted to have a lyric video for people to understand this powerful message and show images from the '60s to now basically showing we're in the same situation now at this very moment but there is hope for us to make this world we're living in a better place if we change. Talking about these ideas with Director Nicky Samss who is a great visual artist took it to another level and brought it to life. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What's been keeping me inspired is a lot of new projects I've been working on for a while and currently finishing up plus hearing a lot of great new and old albums from different artists. instagram.com/officialmarcusmachado

Georgi makes a name for herself with the minimalistic pedantries and mood-laden romanticisms found in her latest single, "Play." With a dismal backdrop festering amidst ominously droning synths, the Chicagoan enigma takes on a sharp contour with her soft tethered tongue, wrapping herself around you like a tentacle on your thumb. She does it with nonchalant expressionism, leaving her production minimal, with most of the sonic journey incorporating a catchy back-beat, reeling harmonies, and multifarious amounts of bewildering soundscapes that spill over the edges of electronic, pop, and alternative. Throughout the playback, Georgi sings like she's back on the schoolyard, masquerading over juvenile love like it's more dependable and more accessible than anything available at her fingertips in the present moment: "kids all do it better, tugging on your sweater strings, pulling at your hair, and screaming at you honestly." She sings with a silver-tongued tonality, never vanishing from view as her mystifying sonic backdrops shapeshift, only slightly, from pre-chorus to chorus and from verse to bridge; employing her humming arrangements to festoon the air with cascading vocal succulence. The denotation of how she feels about finding love at her age and how it felt more manageable when she was younger is so present, you can almost imagine the scene in your head: kids frolicking on the playground rubbing dirt on each other's clothes in demonstration of puerile love. When you arrive at the traditional section around halfway through "Play," Georgi shows her most intoxicating side, embellishing the eclectic sonic voids with an amalgamation of modulated harmonies, binding and weaving together like a web. The feeling of complete infatuation and bewilderment shouldn't come as a surprise when "Play" fades out and back into the voids from which it came; and when you're scouring the internet for more information about Georgi, there's no doubt you'll find something that resounds with you personally. What sorts of emotions were you channeling into for "Play?" Do you feel like those sentiments and feelings are common-place in your musical catalog? The emotions felt in "Play" are a bit multi-faceted. There is an obvious melancholy throughout the song that is a common theme in the first 5 songs I’m releasing. It wasn’t necessarily purposeful, I suppose just a clear window into where I was mentally at the time of writing them. Along with the moodiness, there is a dulled, almost “detached” emotion that I wanted to portray. A surety and confidence in self. What was the initial meaning behind "Play?" How did you manage to develop that idea within this minimalistic soundscape? The initial idea for "Play" stemmed from that parasitic feeling we often get when we meet someone we’re interested in. It can be hard to find people we have a genuine fondness for, especially now, so when we do, we sometimes latch on too strong. That wish to romantically do everything together, partners in crime, til death do you part…perhaps prematurely. I wanted to take it back to youth where you got to see your crush in the hallways or at recess every day. As adults, it can be more of a strain to see one another, and men and women alike play more games than just tag. I wanted the simplicity of the song to mimic the way things can be a bit simpler as children. Can you bring us back to the recording and production process behind "Play"? Where did it all start? On pen and paper, in a DAW with some midi notes, or some simple melodies stuck in your head? I first started writing "Play" about 2 years ago in my bedroom. I had melodies in my head and my friend at the time was teaching me how to use Ableton. It was one of the first beats I ever made. I usually start my songs by layering vocals together due to my amateur piano/guitar skills. I sang in an a capella group in college and so that was my easiest gateway into writing solo. I later collaborated with that same friend and a few more that helped me bring "Play" to full fruition. If you could give your listeners a few words that would act as a prologue to the intended experience behind "Play," what would you say and why? If I could give my listeners a few words to act as a prologue to the song I suppose it would be “Be honest and true with/ to yourself and others. Chase the ones who chase you. Keep playing… it’s more fun.” I think listeners will understand what I mean by that in conjunction with the song. What can we expect to hear next from you? I have a few more singles coming out soon and a project following behind. The next single is titled "$uicide". Expect to hear a wide range of sounds. I don’t like fitting into a box, and I don’t plan on it. instagram.com/wiseberries twitter.com/pappagat

Do you need to be in a certain mood to write? Usually, yes. Sometimes I will push myself when I'm not feeling it and it can come out well but usually, I like to be in a creative mood for my best work. How do you know what a song is finished? I am really not a perfectionist unless it comes to my music. I've tried to get better about this but usually, I let a few people close to me take a listen and if they don't hear anything crazy, I'm usually good to finish it up! What is the most meaningful song/album you have ever written? I would say my song "Take a Shot." It was the first time I opened up about having anxiety. I've come a long way since first being diagnosed but it was my most vulnerable song to date. So many people seemed to relate to it and have appreciated me opening up. How does the vibe of an audience affect your performance? I can't say it doesn't but you always have to BRING IT! You never know who is in that audience. What is your most memorable interaction with a fan? When one of my fan's parents asked me to perform at their daughter's birthday party and surprise her. It was the cutest thing! We had a blast! What is something most people don't know about you? I'm obsessed with thrift shopping! Big bargain shopper lol. instagram.com/oliviakingmusic

Originally from Houston, Texas, the Billboard-charting, Grammy-nominated musician, producer, and writer FKAjazz is back with an emotionally stimulating single, “From Where We Start (Feat. Brooke D. & Yoshiki Yamada).” FKAjazz moved to New York in the early 2000s to attend the Manhattan School of Music garnering a decade of experience as a touring musician, music producer, and for a short time, a DJ. Naturally, through this trajectory, FKAjazz evolved beyond the clichéd expectations of what it means to be a “jazz musician.” His perspective goes further than just adding modern elements to what may be perceived as traditional music. FKAjazz is, without a doubt, taking the reins as one of the frontmen for the new evolving jazz scene. He takes traditional jazz and twists into a force that is uniquely his own with a hip-hop essence and fearlessly plays with precision and a passion that takes you on a musical journey like no other. “From Where We Start (feat. Brooke D. & Yoshiki Yamada)” opens with the smooth and mellow elements of jazz music that instantly entrance us with the familiarity in the composition. You can hear a crowd of children acting as an element in the instrumentation with the distant ambiance of their bright and vivid presence. We're struck by the sound of the Japanese language bringing nostalgia to the meaning of music that FKAjazz grew up on. Glimmering hi-hats, full drum hits, and the rhythmic bassline fill this piece by setting the pulsing tempo, while elements like the striking keys and saxophone are at the forefront creating the tone. Brooke D sheds layers of remarkable vocals that trickle upon the music. The resonance allows for the most pleasant listen, and the effortless placement allows these vocals to shine as a centerpiece while permitting all of the instruments joined together to blend in melodious harmonies. Throughout this sonic voyage, each instrument has its time to shine in the spotlight. When this masterpiece returns to the instrumental structure, we are graced with the power of the reverberated saxophone and the vocalization of Yoshiki Yamada leaving us with depth and layers to this story until the end of this composition falls upon us. A sonic voyage is an understatement for “From Where We Start (feat. Brooke D. & Yoshiki Yamada).” We were so pleased to hear such a refreshing take on the bending of genres from these artists and we can’t wait to hear what is next in-store. Stream “From Where We Start (feat. Brooke D. & Yoshiki Yamada)” here. Hello FKAkazz, a warm welcome back to BuzzMusic and congratulations on the release of, “From Where We Start (feat. Brooke D. & Yoshiki Yamada)” This piece was truly wonderful to listen to. Could you please tell us how this collaboration came to life? Thank you for having me again. It always fills me with joy to be on the BuzzMusic platform, so thank you! This collab was very organic and in a way that truly brought some life to my spirits. I first started working on “From Where We Start” towards the beginning of Spring (2020) right after I had to cancel a tour Noah MacNeil, Yoshiki Yamada and I put together for Japan. We went out to Japan the year before, in 2019, to do a short tour that was really fun and set out to do it again for March 2020. But, then...COVID rained on all of that. I was really bummed out because Japan has always been a fun place for me to visit and tour. I’ve got some cool homies out there and always end up having some interesting little journeys. So, knowing that wasn’t happening I think I unintentionally planted the idea in my head that I’d do something that tied in that connection. My process is usually the same. I’ll make a track laying out the general foundation of what the song should feel like, record most of the instruments and then build from there. This time though, because I wanted the foundation to sort of “come from Japan” I decided to ask Yoshiki, my bassist, to send me recordings of him playing a few ideas. I then took those recordings, found what I liked, chopped it up, performed a ton of sounds including pads and Rhodes keyboard on top of it, then I had Noah (piano) & Unkle Nephew (drums) record to that. From there, I had no idea who I’d want to work with to create the vocals and lyrics. It literally took me months to decide. Finally, in July I was scrolling through my Instagram and Brooke D. had posted something I really liked. Ironically, she wasn’t singing in whatever it was. I don’t even remember. But I liked her vibe and literally said to myself,  “she seems like someone I’d want to be friends with.” Lol! That was all it took. I DM’ed her on Instagram and the rest is history. Sidenote, we met about a year prior. She’s friends with JSWISS and came to a show I did that I had him on. But we just introduced ourselves to each other, swapped IG’s and that was it. This was literally the second time we had ever talked. At the beginning & end of this record, we hear the beautiful Japanese language. What do the words translate to in English? The words are simply a translation of Brooke’s lyrics. But it feels so different, right? I had my friend Momoka Yamazaki translate them for me. But funny enough, she was too shy to act them out for the voiceover. But our mutual friend, Ayaka Tokunaga who just so happens to be an awesome hip hop dancer, hopped to it. She did an awesome job. Maybe we’ll start an anime series together! LOL, kidding but you never know. With the wide range of instruments and styles used, could you please take us into what the studio session looked like when creating this masterpiece? Haha, this song like many of the songs I create and record all happen at my home studio. Same with the people I collaborate with. That was the silver lining of this crazy year of quarantine. We were prepared. We have gone to studios to record material. “Nothing At All,” “Lineage” & “Understood” (my 3 previous releases) were mainly recorded in a studio out in New Jersey. But that was just for fun, not a necessity. My band, Noah, Unk and Yoshiki, we all have to record setups in our places. So, fortunately, when quarantine hit the music didn’t stop. And it was the same with Brooke, she recorded her own vocals herself and sent them to me to produce and mix. What does this song mean to you all as a collective and as individuals? What would you like the listeners to take away from it? This song is about self-worth. It’s about empowerment. For me as well as most people, 2020 has been a challenging year. The past 3 years have been a challenge but 2020 hit on a level I don’t think anyone knew we’d see in this generation. With the Black Lives Matter Movement, all the senseless inequalities Black people have to face in America and around the world and a president fueling the flames. With having to social distance and seeing people you love get sick and die from a virus no-one could understand for the majority of the year. It has all been a true challenge to keep fighting and to find joy in the day today. This represents all those challenges personified in self-doubt, transformed into self-worth. For Brooke, that was something we were on the same page on right from the start of our collaboration. And it was interesting to see how she took those ideas and created a real story around it. It’s a story that is still unfolding in both of our minds. What are you planning to work on next? Well, “From Where We Start” is yet to be done. Friday, October 23rd was the official release of the music. But we just debuted the video. It’s the 2nd music video I’ve filmed, directed, and edited and I’m really excited to see how people react to the work. In addition, Noah who aside from being a dope pianist is amazing at drawing actually created 2 short anime videos to go with the live-action video I created. It’s going to be pretty epic for people to watch. After that, I have a few new releases in the works. 2021 will be a great new year of music for sure. And there’s been some talks about us starting a Trew Culture fashion line. Much in store for the future. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC