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Multi-talented R&B and Hip-Hop artist, Vante Poems releases his intoxicating and heavy new single, “If I Tried (feat. Pic Mayne).” Ottawa, Canada, based artist, Vante Poems carries his New York roots with him all the way to Canada’s capital. Known for his ability to transform a beat into a pallet of vulnerability, this charismatic artist has paired up with Kansas City Hip-hop artist, Pic Mayne, to deliver his hard-hitting new single, “If I Tried.” Between the soul and passion that Vante Poems exudes in his songwriting skills to the unorthodox mid-West style Pic Mayne strives for, these two come together with Toronto, Canada, producer and hitmaker Jonny Brown to pull fans in for yet another banger. “If I Tried” instantly hits you with a bassline so heavy, it has its own weight class. The delicate yet powerful reverberations of Vante Poems’ vocals act as both the main focus and as a background element in the instrumentation. Before the smooth and memorable hook is presented, singing a song about never stopping what you love to do, even if you tried, you'rere swooning over the enchanting harmonies. Once the verses kick in, you can hear a modern flair on his clear and present delivery, showcasing his emcee abilities through his delivery and tonal distinction. Rapper, Pic Mayne is on the second verse and adds a distinctive twist on his performance with his knack for lyricism and hard-hitting rhyme schemes. The edge and appeal in his vocals shine through each word he presents as he adds his own edgy touch to, “If I Tried.” As the arrangement progresses in such an effortless fashion, vocals from all parties seamlessly blend into the melodies created by Jonny Brown. The catchy hook, “If I Tried,” has you rolling down the windows, hitting the freeway, and putting this song on repeat until you know every single word. Stream, “If I Tried,” here instagram.com/itsvantepoems

Multi-talented Dominican rapper, GloKenzo, also known as Adrian Jesus Peña is steadily making a name for himself, hailing from the state of Florida. His artistic abilities are versatile with his range from being an Emcee, Singer, and Songwriter. He first started rapping at a young age and hasn’t put the pen down since. Featuring on this track is hard-hitting Dominican Emcee, Raynald Jocburney Morillo Martinez also known as Bougie Papy, who we can hear on this highly anticipated single, “NUN2SUM.” Originally from Creston and 184, where he first started rapping, he is an American Rapper, Singer & Songwriter. He released his first single titled "Pain" back in 2019, and from there hasn't stopped growing with his new 2020 release "NUN2SUM." Bougie Papy began collaborating with Flowkyz and GloKenzo on a hit music label, FLOWKYZMUSIC. You can hear Bougie Papy featured on GloKenzo’s long-awaited smash record “NUN2SUM,” which was released during the heat of the summer of 2020. These two up and coming artists have a lot to offer with what they bring to the table. The hustle doesn’t stop for them and they stay proving why they’re on the rise. “NUN2SUM,” opens with a mellow but up-tempo vibe that puts you into a deeper headspace tapping into the lyricism of both GloKenzo and Bougie Papy. This hit record blends the modern vibes of Hip-hop combining some old school and new age elements to form the unique flavor exhibited. The clear and present vocals from both artists exude powerful confidence that matches the hard-hitting bassline in the instrumentation. The rhyme schemes on this track dip into a certain charisma that GloKenzo and Bougie Papy stay steady exposing to their fans. The lyrics that stand out the most are, “I came up from nothing,” delivering a deeper meaning and a heartfelt story behind the words scripted. The outro of the track is showcased when the intoxicating beat drops out and you are left in reverberated vocals and forthright facts. We're looking forward to what is next from both of these artists as they stay working hard with their music label and forthcoming projects. Listen to 'NUN2SUM" here. Congratulations on the release of, “NUN2SUM.”  We love the tone that you have set on this record. What is the meaning behind this track that you created? Was there a specific moment or experience that shaped your inspiration for “NUN2SUM?" There actually was growing up I wasn’t always the flashy kid but I definitely had everything I needed to maintain, since a kid I always wanted more, I always wanted to show people there are more ways out here than just selling drugs or another black man in jail I always wanted to motivate all my comrades to do better I always get comments like “yo he 16 doing all of this “ etc that’s where all the “NUN2SUM” idea comes from. Who are your non-musical influences that speak into your art? My management plays a big part in the art and creating all the imagery around me, we direct all our videos, we brainstorm, plan out the date and from there we work everything out is honestly almost amazing how we do it. Trust me when I say it’s a lot more than just shooting a video. How would you define your sound to people who haven’t yet heard you? Is this the sound you are staying within future projects? I don’t wanna call my sound unique but I had a lot of passion for high pitch singing with melodies and rapping as well in high pitch very few artists aren’t as good at doing it and I’m only 16 I got a lot of sounds to explore and a lot of different flows to find out. This year has been extremely difficult for the music industry. What has been your biggest source of inspiration while creating new music this year?. One of my biggest music source that I listen to a lot is Meek Mill I could relate to his music and his struggles because I’ve been through a lot of the things he experienced, he had dreams as a kid to become a rapper and a future millionaire time went by his ambition and dedication helped him get to where he’s at right which inspires me and gives me the motivation to keep going and never stop. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Coming at us all the way from Australia, up and coming Hip-Hop artist Kid Blue has recently been thriving with multiple new releases. Influenced by a variety of music styles including Hip-Hop, Trap, Classical, and Alternative, KidBlue does not box himself into traditional genres. When creating his music, he often goes with the current vibe he's feeling during the recording process. Letting his natural juices flow into his tracks is what makes them so organic and unique. In addition to his hooking production, Kid Blue likes to tell a story through every song. He uses his life experiences and opinions as inspirations for his thoughtful songwriting. He believes that the people his songs are meant for will know it’s for them, and will be able to experience a deeper understanding and connection. For those unable to connect with the message within his songwriting, Kid Blue piles on a vivid and dynamic soundtrack that will hook anyone who listens. Discover more about Kid Blue here. instagram.com/itskidblue #BUZZMUSIC

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Chay CEO's love for writing was evident at an early. age. Chay CEO is the oldest child of two and was raised by a single mother. Growing up she started composing stories and poems to escape the world around her. She longed to one day own her own record company. In pursuit of this dream, Chay CEO attended Baylor University where she studied marketing and branding. Shortly after starting completing this program, she gained more and more interest to create the artistry that she felt was lacking in the world. Once she came out to her mother as a lesbian, she has had the creative freedom to dive deeper into creating music through her unique lens of mixing R&B, Hip-Hop, and her desire to create a buzz over her college campus. Once Chay CEO moved to the live music capital of the world Austin, Texas, she started to work as a club promoter and focused on several romantic relationships in her spare time. These experiences gave her a diverse catalog of writing material. In her latest release “How I Stole Your Girl,” you are able to hear Chay CEO's unique point of view from her relationship experience. This track has a steady, and mellow groove that will instantly hook you in, a groove that leads you into the lyrics of the song where Chay CEO explains vividly about how she stole your girl. If you're curious about how she did this, you'll need to have a listen for yourself, but beware you will have the groove stuck in your head all day. If after listening to this track you are feeling insecure that Chay CEO just might actually steal your girl, don't worry, she hosts her own podcast called "How I Stole Your Girl",  where she is able to give relationship advice on how to get and keep a woman directed to men from a lesbian's point of view. Chay CEO is in a constant state of evolving to ensure fans get something different every time. Her dedication to changing our culture one song, laughter, and conversation at a time makes her an artist to be on the lookout for as we enter 2021. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Chay CEO. We love the confidence of the messages you are putting out! Who or what has inspired you through your creative journey of finding yourself? I grew up listening to R&B and Hip-Hop and our culture is full of storytellers. My favorite writer growing up was (and still is) Babyface. The way he can articulate human emotion through words and melodies uplifts my spirit in a way I can't explain. When I need inspiration, I listen to songs from the 90s to 2000s because it wasn't about a "hit it and quit it" culture, but a whole 3-4 minutes on why this girl didn't call you back, how you just want to make it work, or the four-page letter you wrote to tell someone how much you liked them. I write about my emotions and I think that's why people relate to me because as much as we try to hide them, guard them, or suggest otherwise...we need people and will always crave love. And if my music can give you the courage to talk to that girl, get ready to go out, or even deal with the breakup, then I feel I have left a mark on this world in a positive way. I feel my writing is getting better with each project I release, so I hope as I continue to evolve, my fans can grow with me. You mentioned that you started writing poems and stories at a young age, what inspired you to start writing? Can you remember the first time you wrote a poem/song/story? Can you remember what it was about? I've been writing since I was 6 or 7. I remember the first poem I had published was about my being lonely (mentally). I was the oldest of 2 raised by a single mom who worked 12-18 hour shifts at the hospital. Writing was my way to get out my feelings and emotions from the day. Years later, it transferred into me being a songwriter and author. I love sharing my stories, imagination, and experiences with people, no matter the medium used. What advice do you have for young writers whose voices are trying to be heard? Keep writing and keep putting yourself out there. Even if you don't get any likes, comments, or shares...somebody is seeing you and appreciating your work. People have sent me random messages about how much I inspire them, and I never knew! It may not be evident at first, but you're making a difference in someone's life...Keep going! 2020 has been a tough year, have you been able to find inspiration to keep creating? What can fans look forward to hearing next from you? Yes, I have. This year I've released two singles so far ("How I Stole Your Girl" and "Tick Tock"), put out 3 music videos in 6 weeks, creation of a podcast (entitled "How I Stole Your Girl"), and continue to write music for projects I have coming out. Art is the only way I can express myself, and with the changes going on socially, politically, and relationally, I have found myself writing more as a therapeutic release. Fans can look forward to a few projects I have going on. My podcast will continue to grow, I'm working on my next album that's due to release in early 2021, and I'm currently working on music for an upcoming indie film entitled, "My King Looks Like Me". Music is my passion and I love to hear from my fans. instagram.com/thechayceo facebook.com/thechayceo tiktok.com/ZMJmkVtp9

Continuing to chant for the voices needing to be heard, the Sacramento-based artist Victorious Vic channels the utmost strength and stamina with his powerhouse single, "Justice (feat. Showtyme)." Reflecting every aspect of himself through his meaningful music, Victorious Vic has worked long and hard to fine-tune his craft to speak a broader message. Forming a different perspective after graduating from Sacramento State, there couldn't have been a better time for Victorius Vic to release his essential single, "Justice (feat. Showtyme)." The empowering single speaks for all the lives who've been unjustly stolen, and all the lives who seek a voice that addresses a universal message of needed justice and equality. With Victorious Vic and Showtyme's rhythmic and highly conceptual bars, we can't help but stand right behind the two talented artists and join them in their fight for basic human rights. "Justice (feat. Showtyme)" energetically opens with a crowd chanting the need for justice, and the need for justice now. While the blistering Hip-Hop beat begins to swell with sonic power, Showtyme makes his appearance and takes our breath away instantly. From bars surrounding the corrupt justice system to the lack of government leadership, we can feel the raw and biting passion exuding from Showtyme's voice. As Victorious Vic swoops in for the track's second verse, we can feel a similar intensity merely within his vocal delivery. While he states that he's sat back and watched long enough, we instantly feel this enraged sensation that irks the conscience through Victorious Vic's lyricism surrounding the blatant physical and emotional abuse that black lives have undergone for far too long. With bars like "(What do we want?) A little less force, less war up in our streets," we're blown away by the power that Victorious Vic has infused into this single. When the social media posts begin to lessen, and the world starts to shine a light on different events, Victorious Vic and Showtyme charge through with "Justice (feat. Showtyme)" and remind us that the fight for justice is still heavily underway. We're right behind you and your powerhouse single, "Justice (feat. Showtyme)." Did you choose to release the track now to remind listeners of the undergoing Black Lives Matter movement? Not at all. The Black Lives Matter movement is spreading like a wildfire growing at a strong and healthy rate on its own. It was the Black lives matter movement that reminded me of some of the dark realities of our country. In time, we as people tend to grow numb towards some of the atrocities we experience and witness; in other words, we get used to it, and unknowingly accept things as norms that we shouldn’t. How often do you read about some cruel acts such as police brutality or someone being murdered, then go on to the next activity in your day without a second thought? I know I’m guilty of it. Because to immerse yourself emotionally in every terrible occurrence you witness or hear about, would only break you down mentally. So life goes on and these terrible acts continue to happen unpunished a lot of the time. I decided I wanted to do a song that would amplify the message of the movement and capture the feelings and emotions that so many of us feel today. From the words to the production of the music, I wanted to personify the movement itself and reflect the pain, anger, and depth of it all. Speaking on the brilliant feature from Showtyme within "Justice (feat. Showtyme)," why did you want him featured by your side on such a powerful track? Showtyme is a long-time family friend and I consider him a big brother. He had been present in the beginning stages and watched the tracked grow to what it became. He was inspired by what he heard and proceeded to state that he would love to be on this track with me. I simply smiled and said of course. He represents the generation right before mine. The same generation of great artists like Snoop, Nas, Jay-z, Tupac, NWA, and Notorious B.I.G. grew up in. I knew Showtyme would be good for this song because he personally, has had multitudes of negatives run-ins with the police. This is no surprise because he fits “the description” as a tall black male. Had it not been for his quick and calm thinking in certain situations, he likely would’ve caught a “blue bullet” many years ago. Within the production for "Justice (feat. Showtyme)," the sonics exude incredible power and force. How did you go about making the production so engaging, samples, and all? The sample in the chorus and opening was real. An audio recording from my phone.  I had been present at one of the protests here in my city with my brother Alejandro Hernandez, formally known as “Twosense“ the spoken word poet. I had been inspired by what I saw as I observed the chaotic anger and frustrations of our protestors. You had people there from all works of life. Every age group, color, and background you can think of. It was great to see such a variety of people being the opposite of numb; it was great to see people not simply proceeding to the next activity of their day and actually standing up for unnecessarily taken lives. The power of the song was fueled by them. There’s no way I would’ve been able to come up with the production on my own without their help and inspiration. Upon uploading the clip of their chants, I simply closed my eyes and played what I felt into my system. When the music was done, Showtyme and I wrote to it. Once this stage was complete, I took our work over to a man named Hollis (@Ho11is). I had met him through my brother at the protest actually. My brother had recommended I worked with him for mastering and recording. I’m happy I listened.   Regarding the in-depth and highly meaningful bars, you and Showtyme deliver on "Justice (feat. Showtyme)," how did the two of you write lyrics that speak for black voices everywhere, needing to be heard? How many times have you seen news clips of family members giving emotional speeches about what happen to their son, daughter, brother, sister, nephew, niece, etc? How many different chants are there nationwide protesting what’s going on? Not to mention our own personal experiences with the police here in Sacramento. I can assure you the hardest part in writing this song, was trying to pick and choose what bars would actually make it onto this track considering the limited space. Which inspired an idea I had to start a #JusticeChallenge. Basically the instrumental of this song can be found on YouTube. I figured other artists might have their own things to say so why not let them use the beat to make videos of them expressing their own views and helping the movement spread even more? What can listers expect to hear next? I am just getting started and slowly working on a project. This year's events have inspired me to get back to doing what I love though I’ve never actually released anything until now. Expect to hear songs about love, life, and reality. Maybe even a couple of bangers for when your clubbing or zig-zagging through cars on the freeway. instagram.com/victorious_vic_916

Pretty Weird Blonde is not your average Songwriter from the heart of Los Angeles. Although her story mirrors many who seek out the City of Angels on their mission to commit themselves to their creative campaigns, her stylistically diverse music doesn't. Raised to develop into a multi-talented entertainer thanks to the songwriter notoriety, John Denver, she's been immersed in the concept of creative expression since her earliest years on this planet. Whether it's a devastating breakup song or a gloriously outlandish paean, Pretty Weird Blonde sings innately from the soul and seldom holds back in sharing her most profound ideas and passions. She's described her music as a blend between indie-soul and dance-pop, and her latest single, "Love You in the Cosmos," feels like an amalgamation of those two worlds; clandestine sonic particles assembled together to produce a super-charged dance single; with all the twinkling pads and bells that come appended to this electric artist's catalog. Her trademark eclecticism and phenomenally captivating aesthetics are at the core of the spotlight on her latest single, and she takes every vantage point over her four-to-the-floor cadence, with a prismatic display of multifarious vocal harmonies that bounce between the voids of your minds like dark matter in space; perplexing, yet absolutely immersing. "I just want to love you in the cosmos," she sings, her voice working in tandem with saturated synths and crunchy backbeats that festoon the entirety of her sonic journey; she's trying to educate the masses about love: an uncracked spell to humans. Throughout the bends between blood-pumping chorus, and infatuating verse, Pretty Weird Blonde seldom wavers in tune. With her pristine soprano buzzes like that of a coloratura, continually utilizing the energy diffusing from her punchy backbeat to garnish portions of her aural joyride with moments of unhindered bliss. Halfway through, you arrive at the narrated bridge, where the Colorado-native sounds more like a blend between a martian and a cyborg, asserting: "humans, love is an energetic superpower, that you are not harnessing properly." She croons and shapeshifts both in tonality and cadence, but it never takes away from the immersive experience; if anything, it does quite the opposite: pulling you further into the kaleidoscopic world she's designed. Pretty Weird Blonde always finds a new and captivating way to promote her lyrically potent adventures, borrowing from the cornerstones of the past and cannon-balling decades into the future to produce a retro-futuristic swan-dive of an experience. If you were to think 90s dance, with a touch of nostalgia from the 80s and a dusting of cosmic magnetism from high above, you would only be scratching the surface of what this budding artist is about. What was the initial concept behind "Love You in the Cosmos"? "Love You in the Cosmos" was birthed at the moment… I didn’t actually realize the concept behind it until it had already blossomed into fruition. My producer, Johnra, and I decided to have a studio session during a full moon, just to see what kind of music would flow through. He started building a beat, and I started freestyling lyrics that felt aligned with the vibrations of his beat. Before I knew it, I was singing about the cosmos and this idea that love could be harnessed as a super-power. The lyrics poured through like a river of honey, and by the end of the night, we realized that we had made a song that would not only make people dance, but also take them on a cosmic ride! It’s really important to me to bridge the gap between our 3D reality, and the higher dimensions that we all have access to. I channeled lots of love and stardust into this song. Music can be used as a tool for radiating energetic frequencies –activating people’s DNA through sound– and I think that’s an aspect of this craft that has been lost in the mainstream. Did it feel imperative for you to release this song about love now during these uncertain times? Why or why not? Yes, I absolutely felt an urgency around releasing "Love You in the Cosmos" during these times. My close friends and family who heard the first version of it claimed that the song’s message moved them for weeks after. Their feedback in combination with the fact that the song had literally just flowed through from the ethers, made it clear to me that it was the type of song that could truly help people on a deep level. I wanted to give listeners a 3-minute escape into a dancing vortex of uplifting energy! I think there are only two real super-powers in this world – love, and fear. Right now, we’re living in a fear-mongering society, and our souls are suffering because we’re buying into the fear-based agenda. What some people might not realize, is that love is the only way to combat the ugliness of today’s world. I’m not talking love in a hoagie-pogie sense like “oh let’s all hold hands and sing kumbaya,” but love in the sense that it is an actual energetic frequency that allows us to access much higher states of being. If we were to shift our energetic focus from fear to love, as a collective species we could physically shift the energies on our planet and restructure our way of life for the better. If Love You in the Cosmos helps even one person open their heart chakra and remember their soul presence as a divine being, then it has made a difference on this planet. Imagine if every musician was pumping their music with the 528Hz frequency of love…Imagine if audiences flocked to music and creative content that shifted their perspective from a fear-based lens to a love-based lens…What would our world be like!? I think artists have a duty right now to create from the heart and remind audiences to live from the heart. Spreading the message of love, light, and evolved consciousness is imperative to our existence as a species during these tumultuous times. What sorts of emotions usually run through you during a recording session, and which ones can you remember being most prominent for your performance on "Love You in the Cosmos"? I feel all the feels when I’m making music. My process is as simple as closing my eyes and absorbing the story that radiates from the beat. I write and sing whatever flows through, dependent on what the beat is evoking. This flow-state writing process involves being taken over by emotion every time. I’m empathetic to a fault, so whatever lyrics start flowing through me, I feel my body gets taken over with the relative emotions. In a way, writing music is one big emotional purge… by the time I’m finished with a song, no matter what it’s about, I feel lighter in energy. The emotions that were most prominent while creating "Love You in the Cosmos" were that of wonder and excitement. I felt overwhelmed by a childlike sense of wonder because I was discovering a style of music that I had never before experienced, and it all felt so new and electric. I was simultaneously overwhelmed with excitement for similar reasons – I felt like I was experiencing this intergalactic message flowing through me and I had no idea where it was coming from! After every take, I would look at my producer with this sense of shock-like “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE THAT JUST CAME FROM!” "Love You in the Cosmos" is unlike anything I’ve ever done before, and it was a wild experience feeling it flow through as if I was accessing another dimension. What inspired the cosmic aesthetic behind "Love You in the Cosmos"? Do you think this style and atmosphere will become common-place in your upcoming music? I’m very vocal about feeling connected to star beings from another dimension. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve felt like I was from another planet. I first had contact with a specific group of higher dimensional beings in my early 20’s and have cultivated my ability to connect with them over the years. My whole persona as Pretty Weird Blonde is that I’m here on Earth to remind humans to expand beyond this 3D matrix. Thus, when I wrote Love You in the Cosmos, I knew I wanted to create an aesthetic for the cover art that would match my affinity for aliens and the cosmic realms. My photographer and I ventured to an outer-worldly looking landscape, I dressed myself up like an alien, and we just started shooting these wild, intergalactic photos – you should have seen the faces of the passer-byers, they thought I was crazy! I edited the final cover art for the song to embody the idea that humans are also cosmic beings that are in constant connection with the higher realms whether we realize it or not. This cosmic aesthetic will definitely be an ongoing theme throughout my future releases. I’m on a mission to create a genre of “inter-dimensional” music, in which sound will become a journey into other dimensions. "Love You in the Cosmos" was totally experimental, and now I have a good starting point to move forward with this cosmic theme. Of course, not all of my songs are always going to be alien oriented, but it’s important to me to make sure that all of my music embodies this idea that we are so much more than this physical reality. I hope to do so in a mainstream way that will still garner the interest of audiences without coming across like “spiritual fluffy shit,” which I think is the disconnect these days because a lot of sound journey music can also be…well, boring. My intention is to create pop songs that make people rock out and dance, while simultaneously connecting their subconscious to higher realms. If you could prefix "Love You in the Cosmos" with a few words that would make your intentions for this song exact and the experience for listeners more immersive, what would you say, and why? "Love You in the Cosmos" is a dancing vortex that will take you on a journey into higher dimensions by activating the cosmic power of your heart." I want listeners to treat "Love You in the Cosmos" as an interdimensional experience. This song can help people travel to the outer reaches of the universe solely by untapping the cosmic power of their hearts and mind. Though we are physical beings, we have the ability to journey into other dimensions through astral projection… which is only achievable when connecting with one’s own soul energy. "Love You in the Cosmos" is a musical tool to help listeners do just that – connect with their soul energy. All one must do is listen to the song and truly let themselves unwind into the cosmic vibrations – dance! Release the tension in your body! Let the music take you to another place! What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Oddly enough, all of the hardship and turmoil of 2020 is what has kept me inspired. I don’t view this year as a shitty year. I view this year as an incredible growth spurt for our species. For the first time in a long time, we’ve been having the tough conversations in our society that were previously buried in the shadows. We’ve had to take a good hard look at the pitfalls of our culture and pinpoint the many ways that our old system isn’t working anymore. Yes, there has been incredible devastation and I’m not discrediting that, but when you think about it symbolically – we cannot restructure our way of life on earth if we do not first understand the error in our ways. As an artist, I feel more inspired than ever because all I want to do now is use my voice and my creativity to tell stories that will encourage others to view the current state of the world from a grander perspective. Like, what if humanity is on the precipice of an incredible future and right now we’re merely going through the painful contractions of a re-birth? What if the happenings of 2020 were necessary so that our future could be one of community and peace? Just thinking about it gets me excited. I want to stand on a rooftop and scream at the top of my lungs, “Hold on everybody! I know things seem scary right now but chaos does not have to be our narrative! Brighter days are on the horizon!” I’m doing everything in my power, both as a musician and a filmmaker, to be a source of inspiration for audiences to remember their birthright as divine, cosmic beings. At the same time, I also use my platform to tell stories of empathy about these painful times. My song, Being Human, for example, touches on the fact that being human is fucking hard, and sometimes I wish I could just give up and leave the planet. I’ve quarreled with mental health for years and came very close to suicide a few years back, so I can especially relate to the hardship of how hard living on this planet can be. I think it’s important to use art to create camaraderie, reminding each other that we’re all human and we’re all just trying to survive the best we can. Part of being human is experiencing hardship… but that doesn’t need to be the end-all. A pearl needs grit, dirt, and sand before it is fully developed as a pearl… the same goes for a diamond. We’re no different as humans…we need to find gratitude in these painful experiences because it’s these experiences that shape the evolution of our souls. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I’m determined to inspire audiences to imagine how magical our future could be, rather than dwelling on how dark these current times are. Consciously staying in a place of love will make all the difference in a person’s reality. There are only two superpowers, after all, love and fear. Which superpower are you going to choose? instagram.com/prettyweirdblonde

The spunky and soulful Singer/Songwriter Christina Martino is wowing listeners with the depth of her recent release, "Release." You might recognize Christina Martino's sound and brand, as she's the five-foot ball of fire that jumps with energy until the song's very last beat. Continuously powering through the likes of R&B, Pop, and Rock, we're always excited to treat our ears to the singer/songwriter's soulful stylings. Through her latest single, "Release," listeners are able to hear the unique vocal abilities that Christina Martino offers with her incredibly broad vocal range that moves mountains. With an in-depth concept surrounding the groaning thoughts our minds can produce, Martino pushes through with exhilarating instrumentation that firmly holds the middle finger towards our inner-demons. "Release" opens with plucky acoustic guitar and snazzy drum patterns. Once Christina Martino's warm and thrilling vocals appear, we've instantly set sail into the song's blistering and heated atmosphere. The song's instrumentals seem to reside under Blues/Rock, especially with help from the natural soul and strength Christina Martino's vocals offer. Continuing to drift into this sweet and soulful tune, Christina Martino's lyrical content powers through with the underlying concept depicting her need for release and tranquility as she attempts to escape the darkest corners of her mind. Pushing to find that sweet-escape we all dream of, Martino has crafted this tune to be incredibly relatable and robust. Singing with the utmost power and vigor, we're stunned by the strength and soul that Christina Martino has infused into the Bluesy-Rock anthem, "Release." We are completely and utterly captivated by the power you've infused into your single, "Release." What inspired you to create such a mighty tune that seeks a needed sweet-escape? Unlike other songs of mine, the music came first for me. I had this bluesy, ominous repeated guitar riff that gave me a feeling that something was stirring below the surface. I associated that sensation with my struggles with anxiety.  I felt like it was important to write a song that lyrically and musically reflected the rapid climbing of an anxious spiral and how we can lose control of our own thoughts. I think the hard, but an extremely universal feeling of wanting a sense of peace, but not being able to find it is important to write about for people to have a space to recognize they are not alone in feeling that way. Seeing as your music tends to fall under R&B, Pop, and Rock, what pushed you to bask in the depths of Blues/Rock for the instrumentals on "Release"? I’ve always loved bluesy/rock singers like Bonnie Raitt and there’s a different sense of power that I feel when I sing that type of music.  Though I do tend to stick to certain genres, I don’t feel confined to them.  I like to do whatever fits the song and for “Release,” this style made sense. Your songwriting capabilities truly shine through with your thrilling single, "Release." How did you go about writing the correct lyricism that not only fits your inner-struggles but also relates to the struggles of the listener? I find that even though our personal struggles feel so unique to us specifically, when I dig deep and relay the real specifics of what I am feeling, the listener often finds themselves more in the song than when I go into the writing process with the purpose of being “universal” and “relatable.”  We are all a lot more alike than we think and a listener will identify with a feeling more if it is authentic. We noticed that you also dropped a unique music video for your single, "Release." What inspired the video's one-shot concept where we see you scribbling away in a notebook, all to ruin it in the end? For this video, I knew I wanted to show how small, stressful occurrences can build up into full-blown anxiety.  However, I didn’t want to force-feed my own emotional response to each pencil breaking or drink spilling, so I didn’t include my face and chose a birds-eye-view shot of only the table setup and my hands.  I also filmed the video this way because I wanted the audience to insert their own reactions to the things happening and feel the tension build both musically and visually like it was them making the mess.  In addition, I thought it was important to visually show three different ways anxiety can manifest – buried deep down (organized set up in beginning), exploding at the surface (balloons popping and paint everywhere), and failing to cover it up (putting napkins over the mess in the end).  I wanted to bring to light that anxiety looks different for anyone, so it is important to understand each person’s mental health story. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? What has kept me inspired in 2020 is the rollercoaster of emotions that the close people in my life and myself have gone through.  Music can provide an escape and a safe space to feel those feelings and not feel alone. This time graces us with an opportunity to write about different topics and struggles that are at this time period’s core.  I’m hoping to shed some light on these hard situations and add some reassurance and positivity into the mix with my music.  Along those lines, the next song I will be releasing is about learning to be okay with the inevitably unknown future. instagram.com/christinamartinomusic facebook.com/christinamartinomusic

Alternative Pop artist, Tommy Tsunami releases his edgy and rambunctious single, “OKAY.” With a knack for infusing genres together and develop his own unique sonic path, Chicago creative, Tommy Tsunami is back with his hard-hitting single, “OKAY.” The passion in his voice and his ability to ramp up his audiences shows why he is on our radar of up and coming artists. "OKAY,” will have you singing along to every word he performs as he exudes a triumphant presentation. "OKAY,” instantly has us turning up our speakers and channeling our inner teenage angst as we begin to dive into the instrumentation and vocals delivered by Tommy Tsunami. The futuristic elements of this galactic, dystopian Trap beat mixes with the up-tempo percussion giving this a fierce and dominant ambiance that is reminiscent of Emo Pop Punk. Each snare roll in between Tommy Tsunami’s zealous conveyance creates an anticipation of what’s next to come in the development of this record. Tommy Tsunami has a distinct and powerful vocalization throughout each word he performs. The tone he expresses draws you into his universe and the depths of his inner sentiments on a personal level. The fusion between his vocals and the hard-hitting instrumentation makes you automatically turn up the volume a few decibels while you take in the passionate lyrics he delivers. “It’s okay with me, are you my enemy? Or so it seems. That I’m finally mysta, mysta, mystified by you,” is the catchy hook that we’re all yelling out as we celebrate what’s to come for this up and coming artist. Listen to "OKAY" here. Congratulations on the release of, “OKAY” Could you please take us into the creation of, “OKAY?" I did a freestyle of half of the chorus and then I built the rest of the song around that. A month of writing and a couple of months of creating everything else around the lyrics was a lot of fun. What did the studio session look like when recording this single? The studio session was exciting because my sound is progressing and you hear it in this song. What is the meaning of this song to you? What moments inspired the lyrics penned? This song is about a lot of stuff that happened in the past, that stays in the past. I like to write songs about past experiences and channel my creativity as if I was still in that situation. What would you like your listeners to take away from, “OKAY?” To take away a feeling of excitement, and intensity. What can fans anticipate to hear next from you? Expect an EP to be dropping in early 2021. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Matt Von has come a long way since his debut EP, 'New Day,' dropped in 2017. Now, the Canadian Singer and guitar dilettante has beckoned the multifarious talents of LA's very own, DCat, and Denmark-based Producer, KDel, for a jolt of production magic on his latest single "Crazy." It's the first he's released in over three years and a testament to the musical doyen he's developed into during that time. "Crazy" is an infatuating love song infused with the heat of Matt Von's scintillating guitar and the emollient touch of the islands, thanks to a soca-inspired cadence. Together with the fascinating minutiae of his songwriting skills, Matt traverses between captivating verses that scream Pop and crooning hooks that lean closer to Tropicana music. Over revealing lyrics that paint a picture of thoroughgoing infatuation, the twenty-three-year-old songster renders-up like an Enrique Iglesias injected with some guitar know-how. "I'm going crazy, the way that you've been lovin me lately, infatuated and shaky, cause this might be the real thing," Matt resounds, steaming over his excitement enough that it's causing him emotional turbulence. He polishes over his hook with a soulful resonance, and his guitar shares the same quality, developing throughout falsetto-laden pre-chorus, and enchanting verse, before exploding over the hook with a magnetizing saturation. The entire experience comes together with meticulous attention to what makes a song successful: catchy toplines, excellent instrumentation, a danceable rhythm, synergizing harmonies, a well-balanced mix, and a frontman or woman with captivating charm; that's what listeners can expect from Matt Von's "Crazy." Can you run us through how the idea behind "Crazy" came about? Was this song developed from a simple vocal melody, some drums in your DAW, or a guitar riff? Crazy was a song that came to life through an incredibly talented individual who I started to work with at the beginning of this year. His name is K Del. He is a music producer who resides in Denmark, Europe and he originally sent me the instrumental track of the song. At that time of the collaboration session, we did not know what the song was going to be called or be about. DCat, who I also started to work with near the beginning of 2020, introduced me to K Del. They have been working together as music partners for many years and collaborated on this song together alongside myself and my sister Sarah Jordan. As soon as DCat and KDel showed me this beat, I was in love. The chill pop vibe grabbed my attention immediately, and I started to think of some melodic ideas after listening to the song a couple of times. I came up with the mainline in the chorus “I’m going crazy, the way that you’ve been loving me lately”. I showed my sister Sarah Jordan, who is also a singer/songwriter and pianist. She loved the idea I came up with and worked on making more lyrics that would fit the storyline we wanted for the song. My sister and I often collaborate on almost every song that we write/release, as a brother/sister duo and as solo artists. After that point, Sarah’s flow came through and she made the rest of the lyrics for the song. I like to call my sister the “Lyrical Genius” in songwriting because she is so good at it. “Crazy” flowed so smoothly after that point, and the lyrics were finished in days. I helped with being a “topliner” of the melodies. A ‘top liner’ is somebody who creates melodies to the lyrics, whether to go up or down or what vocal run to sing on that line. This song’s development was a creative process for all 4 of us, and I am so happy with the way it came out. “Crazy” must be one of my favorite songs I’ve ever released. What sorts of emotions were you drawing from for your performance in "Crazy"? Did those emotions differ from what you channeled into for the guitar part versus the vocals? When my sister and I wrote the song together, we were both channeling our emotions from personal experiences that we were both going through at that moment. Being in a relationship with someone you care about will always stir up feelings and emotions of excitement, just like a rollercoaster. Sometimes, feelings of lust, love, and infatuation interact with each other, making someone feel a ‘crazy’ kind of way, not doing things that they are normally used to doing. These butterfly feelings were something important to me to express in a song, but I put a fun light spin on it --- instead of focusing on love, which is a common theme to write about in music today. When I create top lines for the guitar, they kind of just come to me naturally, and I play on the strength and vulnerability of the lyric. I try to match the guitar with the vocals. If the vocals are fun and expressive, the guitar licks will be punchy and direct. I always want my songs to be guitar-driven since it is my main musical instrument. When I heard the original instrumental beat of the song, I immediately wanted to add my flavor on the guitar to it. Some simple licks in the verse/pre-chorus are what made the song have that pop vibe to it. I realized that it needed a big, distinct electric guitar solo near the outro of the song, so I placed it in right after Bridge. During my guitar solo, the first few bars are imitating what the vocals are doing melodically. Then after that, the guitar takes on its own pathway, and I made my own unique lead that fit the song and gave it a Carlos Santana feel to it. I am really hoping that people are relating to the overall message of the song and the instrumental beat that we put to it. What has it been like working with Kdel, and DCat for "Crazy"? Do you feel like each collaborator left their own unique mark on this latest single? It has been an absolute pleasure working with these two incredible music producers. I am beyond grateful to my manager Tina Cole, who introduced me to K Del and D Cat at the beginning of this year. Since I first started to work with KDel and DCat, I have learned so much regarding the music business, creating content, and making music that people will really like. K Del resides in Denmark, so I have been keeping in touch with him on social media and WhatsApp calls to discuss the process of making “Crazy” and other music that is coming soon. He makes some of the coolest beats for artists that I have ever heard. I have never worked with anyone outside of Canada before, but I can tell how much music is a big part of their culture in Denmark. D Cat resides in Los Angeles, and he has been a mentor for me along the way in my career. We have discussed plenty of songwriting and what it takes to make a hit song for all audiences to resonate with. It is a work in progress, but I think we captured that motive with my single “Crazy”. I do feel like each collaborator left their own unique mark on this latest single. D Cat and K Del have been working together as music partners for many years, but each of them worked as hard on this song as my sister Sarah and I did. We all had individual ideas and opinions that we brought to the table, and in the end, choosing the best ideas based on what the song needed. I also want to bring up another important achievement that I accomplished with this song, along with the guidance from D Cat. My single “Crazy” was distributed through the Sony/Orchard Platform, which is extremely exciting. This would not be possible without the help of D Cat and my manager Tina Cole. I want to say thank you to everyone who was a part of making this single exactly what I wanted it to be. If you could prefix your intentions behind "Crazy" for your listeners in a few words that might enhance their playback experience, what would you say? Crazy brings you back to the butterflies when the desire for another overtakes every inch of your body and soul. Crazy is a song about those lustful feelings of desire that someone suddenly feels unexpectedly towards someone. Those initial feelings become explosive and the adrenaline rush is so exciting. The butterflies, the natural chemistry, the longing of intimacy to be with that one person, becomes a crazy addiction, and the only thing that takes over that person's mind. Crazy is about the organic process of falling in love with no limitations. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see from you going into 2021? Well, 2020 has been one crazy year for all of us. I am extremely grateful that I have been able to release my original music this year and perform at plenty of events/live venues across the City of Toronto. When the pandemic hit in early March 2020, it was hard at first to handle everything going on around me. I was very anxious and stressed during this time. I did not know what was going to happen and nerves started to kick in and get the best of me. I feel that many musicians and artists during this time were unsure about plenty of things. Most importantly live music and performance. Performing live in front of an audience is one of my favorite things to do in the entire world, and to get the news that live music was not going to come back for a long time, really hit me hard. I started writing a lot when COVID 19 first made its way into news outlets and developed ways to engage with my fans on various social media platforms. I recorded some original music on my software from home and collaborated with various artists on songwriting. The feeling when you release your own music to the world is like no other. So, I was working on “Crazy” throughout most of the quarantine, along with other unreleased songs that I currently have in my catalog. I feel “Crazy” is authentically me, who I want to be as an artist. Going into 2021, I hope the world gets back to some sense of normalcy, that way live music can come back again. But I will continue to work hard on perfecting and building my brand, creating more content for fans, and working on more original music. Expect to hear some new music from me early on in 2021. You guys will not want to miss this! Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me and continues to work alongside me on my music. Stay safe and keep listening and learning more about music! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Back with his “Second Wind” Emerging artist Obii stuns listeners with his second single. “Second Wind” showcased whimsical melodies and meaningful lyrics. The groovy beat creates a strong backbone for this track, and the carefully chosen lyrics express the feeling of change and reliving old memories. “Second Wind” showcases a more vulnerable side of Obii, it takes you on his journey of gathering the courage to face life's obstacles. Not only did Obii just release this fire track he also released a black and white music video to accompany it. In this video we see Obii stuck in a mundane of everyday routine, but longing for more. Obii creates a powerful bond between him and the listen and will leave you feeling understood and more at peace. Obii has spent the past few years building up his career by serving as a backing vocalist on tour for artists Brandt Brauer Frick and Beaver Sheppard. Obii has used 2020 to focus on his recovery, he said that he once thought that his sobriety would lead to a lack of creativity but is now “able to look at life from a wider point of view”. Moving forward Obii will continue to create within his musical niche. He has plans on releasing one more single before the end of the year and will follow that next single up with an EP.  We look forward to watching Obii grow as an artist. You can learn more about him here. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC