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Hailing from London UK, the ambient Producer and Creator Michael It'z releases a hefty groove with his kicking single, "Brixton." Born in Italy and playing guitar since the age of 13, Michael delved into the world of electronic music creation at the mere age of 16. Moving to London in 2018 allowed It'z to expand his inspiration and grow even closer to thriving electronic music scenes. His latest release, "Brixton" takes us straight to underground nightclubs in the vibrance of London's night. Deep and thumping kicks keep the track alive while distant ghost vocals add vast depth and texture. Michael It'z has crafted this banger with such precision and detail, as we're highly impressed with the dynamic sonic shifts within this 5-minute gem. "Brixton" opens with surreal ambiance through incredibly arranged drum patterns and haunting ghost vocals bringing the track up to the heavens. The supporting synths and effects take a prominent role in the escalation of the song's vibe, as they create a certain distance where listeners can freely roam. With bright pads floating above the track, Michael It'z knows exactly how to add a flair of vibrance within his deeply textured production. The mesmerizing soundscape provided with "Brixton" walks a thin line between mid-tempo trance and ambient house, and Michael It'z brings a laidback yet gripping atmosphere that keeps listeners locked in for more ambient grooves. We're heavily enjoying the vibes you've delivered within your electronic and ambient single, "Brixton." What inspired the song's title, and how does it correlate with the track itself? Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the track; well, for the title of the track I clearly took inspiration from the homonymous London Area, actually, there is no a real correlation between the track and the title, I used to live in Brixton the first year in London, that area is fascinating, I think it is not appreciated in the way it deserves, anyway, for the music that area is unbelievable, you can find the O2 Academy there, the dream of every musician. When producing your track "Brixton," what sort of atmosphere did you want to deliver to listeners? What does your creative process look like when crafting a deep electronic track from scratch? When I start to create a track I never think about the single, I always try to have an idea for an album, anyway, my music is unusual, is dark, deep, and surreal, and that's exactly what I want to get to the listener, for the track "Brixton" I used a lot of samples, for example, the sound of the underground in London, the recording of the first Satellite sent to the moon, people talking in the street in Piccadilly Circus, etc.. I used to have a lot of fun when I'm starting to make an album, and if you'll listen to my new album "Synthetica" you will notice it. Do you usually create such ambient and groovy soundscapes? Where would you say your music lies within electronic's many sub-genres? Yeah, I always try to give my music some melancholy touches, I think if I should label it with a genre would be in the middle between Ambient and Deep Techno, then is depends, I just make the music and I don't mind telling which kind of music is, but I really care about make something artistic and with a meaning. How has moving to London helped your music creation? Do you feel that living in a lively electronic music scene like London has brought you closer to your craft? I think you don't need any reply for this, I used to live in "Valledoria" (Sardinia) a small city with 4000 people, London is artistically massive, a lot of artists, a lot of music, but more than everything, here in the UK there is an amazing history of music, from the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, etc.. we can stay here to talk for a long time. For myself, an inspiration from when I was 13, I think was my fate, London is wonderful, is under my skin. What has been your biggest inspiration while creating new music this year? Before a musician, I'm a music Lover, this year like every past year I listened to a load of music, but I think the inspiration for my new album is arrived for the album OK Computer by Radiohead, I listened to that album like 100 times this year. What a gem. It's thanks to Radiohead and Thom Yorke that I started to produce electronic music but after this, the inspiration is always in my mind. instagram.com/__michaelitz__ facebook.com #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from the beautiful French-Canadian city Montreal, Giiifted is a budding rapper and music producer who has just released the quarantine-related Hip-Hop single “These Days.” With a personal music style that places importance on witty lyrics, “These Days” is bursting at the seams with metaphors. Giiifted wins over his fans by layering his introspective lyrics on top of a chill beat – making his music feel natural to vibe to. “These Days” has an organic intro, with a plucked melody from an acoustic guitar. The sounds of fingers sliding up and down the strings makes the instrumentals seem natural and authentic. Giiifted then showcases his intrinsic rapping talent in the first few verses of “These Days.” He immediately snatches the attention of the listener with an attention-grabbing statement: “can’t listen to the media, you gon’ think Corona eatin’ ya.” This verse opens up a dialogue with the audience regarding the ever-so-relatable struggles of the pandemic. Giiifted soon layers in a laid back 808 trap beat, which boosts the energy level of “These Days.” Lyrically, Giiifted raps about the pandemic’s ability to affect our psyche. He includes vital phrases like “these days we all in a cell” that allow for the listener to emotionally connect because of their own quarantine experiences. After bringing attention to the negative, he has a gift for spinning a situation in a positive way. Giiifted ultimately uses his lyricism to motivate and inspire his listeners to persevere on their life paths – even if they have changed due to our current situation. Why did you choose to write about the pandemic? Can you elaborate on how your quarantine experience inspired this song? I chose to write about the pandemic because I was going through it and I knew other people were too. It's a scary time for everyone, full of unknowns but music is one thing that always keeps us grounded and connected. I just tried to fill that void. How does “These Days” compare to your other songs? I find this song is different from my others because I am speaking to myself on the song but I'm also speaking to the audience. It's a parallel between my experience and the listeners at the same time. It also addresses more "real" topics than other songs I've dropped before. With your songwriting in “These Days,” you tended to use many metaphors to represent your message. How does the use of metaphors represent your writing style? Why are they helpful for you to get your point across? My style has always been heavy on metaphors. I love using metaphors because they make you think, laugh, and see a different perspective all at the same time. As someone who has been rapping and releasing music for years, could you tell us how your music style has evolved over time? I was trying to sound like my influences (Lil Wayne, Drake, Jay-z)in the beginning. I used to rap about things that I never lived just to fit the "rapper image" or sound like a gangsta rapper. I realized I had to rap about my authentic self and speak my truth. Though, it took time to find my voice. What was your biggest inspiration while creating "These Days"? I heard the beat on Beatstars. I am a producer myself so it's not usual that I purchase beats from people that aren't my friends. This beat just hit different and that was at the start of the pandemic when my mind was spinning in all directions. I then let the beat speak to me and I spoke back. instagram.com/thegiiiftedone facebook.com/Giiifted #BUZZMUSIC

Powerfully hailing from down under, the Australian First Nations electro-pop singer/songwriter GLVES summons inner-strength with her sophomore single, "Heal Me." Instilling her Kaurareg and Polynesian heritage into her music, GLVES brings powerful themes of ritual, reverence, and naturally alluring beauty. Carrying a heavy electro-pop/dark pop atmosphere with her single "Heal Me," GLVES explores electronic production's sonic depths through gripping sub-bass, monstrous kicks, and unique drum patterns that give a taste of her culture. With repeating lyrics like "I summon the power to make my life flower," GLVES heats this single with courage, strength, and a need to flourish with prosperity and abundance. "Heal Me" takes the listener on an intense and heavily inspiring journey as the track opens with haunting ghost vocals setting the ambiance for GLVES to thrive. This down-tempo and intricately produced track bring an inevitable heaviness that inspires the listener to find balance within their minds, bodies, and spirits. As GLVES graces the song with her naturally angelic vocals, she shifts between her falsetto and chest voice with such ease while delivering contagious power that naturally mesmerizes any listener. While singing lyrics of bringing empowering change to allow for future growth, GLVES does an excellent job of allowing the listener to get lost in her music while taking away heavy concepts. We're head over heels for GLVES' second single "Heal Me," and we're anticipating that the single will pave the way for her desires to be a reality. How does your recent single "Heal Me" differ from your debut single "Abyss"? Do you feel that the songs have any similarities as well? Heal me is different from Abyss because there is a stronger sense of hope and triumph by the end of the song. I wanted to convey a sense of awakening. It’s a continuation and development of the story though, whereas Abyss is an acknowledgment of where you are at, which I also see as empowering, they are both empowering in different ways, Abyss has the power of accepting an uncomfortable reality. What inspired your powerful lyrical content within your single "Heal Me"? How did you go about writing such positive and empowering lyricism? I started my songwriting journey in earnest after a health scare where I was facing chemotherapy which forced me to ask some deep questions about who I was and what actually mattered to me, and it brought into focus the fears I held and that I essentially let rule my life. I think a serious mortality check can have that effect sometimes. Writing music helps me tap into my unconscious and uncover things I didn’t have the language to explain or comprehend to understand, it helps me to decode puzzles inside myself. For a long time, I felt like my story didn’t matter, or those people wouldn’t want to hear it. So the energy left my heart and I struggled to find meaning. I always knew writing music is what I wanted to do, but I told myself a story that it wasn't worth pursuing and I would never have the confidence. Heal Me is like an anthem for myself to remember to believe in myself, that there is a life force bigger than you, even though it can feel like you are alone. Seeing as your single "Heal Me" has this heavy electro-pop atmosphere, how did you place pieces of your culture into the production during your creative process? It’s really important to have organic sounding percussive elements which I feel is a nod to my heritage, lots of drums, clap sticks, and bass. I like the sound to feel powerful. You've mentioned that your Kaurareg and Polynesian heritage drives you to create, yet also a longing to further connect with your culture. How has your musical career helped you connect more with your culture? Writing music has inspired me to explore my heritage and ask questions, it's also helped give a reason to reach out to strangers on the same journey. It's not an easy path to take, as there are so many unknowns and it's so emotionally charged for me for many reasons, but I've learned how to be okay with being uncomfortable with it, and not push it away, or hide from it. Now that you have two released singles under your belt, has there been any talk of an upcoming EP or full-length project? I would absolutely love to work on an EP, that is my goal. I have many songs to play around with and see how they could fit into this project, so fingers crossed the stars will align and it will happen soon. instagram.com/glvesmusic facebook.com/GLVESMUSIC #BUZZMUSIC

The Dallas Singer/Songwriter, actress, and all-around Entertainer Natalie Nichole returns to BuzzMusic with her late-night jam, "Eleven Thirty." Adversity never stopped the freight train that is Natalie Nichole; not even an eleven-month homelessness period could come in the way of Nichole and her dreams. Through countless studio sessions with notable artists/producers, Natalie Nichole has shown the industry that she's a force to be reckoned with. Her latest sultry single "Eleven Thirty" gives listeners a sweet glimpse of Nichole's diverse talent. As she sings her heart away towards someone who genuinely intrigues her, we can't help but groove away with the song's irresistible R&B vibe and Natalie Nichole's inviting and playful lyricism. "Eleven Thirty" opens with atmospheric ambiance through the R&B inspired keys and textured ghost vocals. As Natalie Nichole begins to grace us with her captivating vocals, she begins to tell a passionate story while expressing her deepest desires. She portrays this similar vibe to Summer Walker, exuding heightened passion and emotion all over this sultry tune. The underlying production blesses the listener with down-tempo drum patterns, a deep kick, and melodic R&B keys. Natalie Nichole's vocals grow to be incredibly powerful and pull us deeper into the transcendent atmosphere. "Eleven Thirty" ignites infinite passion after experiencing Natalie Nichole's gripping vocal abilities and the song's overall vibe. Yet again, she continues to wow and impress us with each powerful release. Hello Natalie, it's great to chat with you again, especially regarding your passionate single, "Eleven Thirty." What sort of vibe did you want to portray with the creation of this single? Thanks for having me BuzzMusic, I appreciate the love y'all give to Independent Artists like myself. This song in particular was meant to be portrayed as sensual & timeless. I'm definitely paying homage to Genuine & Avant classics in this record as well so for me personally, it's a song created for an intimate moment. So far everyone who's gotten an exclusive listens to it said they're making love to it, it's a vibe & they have it on repeat. When did you begin creating "Eleven Thirty?" Could you tell us how your creative process began, and what inspired the single? I wrote this song last year. Every song I release is promoted & has a proper rollout so it takes time to make sure all marketing is in line & because I run my own Indie Label "Indience Music Group". I'm heavily involved in every process of creating the music, releasing & marketing strategies, etc. The creative process for this song in particular was truly just stemming from being in the mood. My process varies from song to song depending on what topic is being written about. I can get inspired by anything but this song is inspired by making love. Waiting for your lover to come home so you both can have a "Moment" together. It's sexy & sets the mood. Did you team up with any producers to help create the sonics for "Eleven Thirty?" What was the production process like? I have a dope producer I met in Dallas, Texas named Louie G, I call him King Louie or just Louie. "The Garden Recording" is his studio & I loved his quality so since I met him December 2019 I've kept coming back. I loved Louie's willingness to be mentored & not be afraid to take notes on how I arrange my records, how I want them to be produced, mixed & mastered. Everything I release has to have the "Natalie Nichole" touch to it otherwise, I don't feel like it's genuinely me & he understands that. I actually wrote "Eleven Thirty" to a faster beat but I didn't like the key it was in or that it was so fast so I hit up Louie & was like "Yo, I have this song called "Eleven Thirty", I want to slow it down & change the key." With that said, we sat in the studio, I sang the key I wanted it to be in & he began to play the piano. When he'd play something I liked my reaction would be "Yassss Gawd" or "Yassss" & from that he knew we were producing in the right direction. It's always a fun process sharing my ideas, collaborating, co-producing & creating with Louie he's an extremely gifted engineer, musician & creator that I have to utmost respect for. We've noticed that you collaborate with many notable artists and producers. Do you take something new and valuable away from each different session? Could you give us an example of something you learned during these sessions? I feel there's always something new to learn in any session even if I'm the Vet at the session. When you've been in rooms/studios with people like Nick Cannon, Ron Aniello who have worked with greats like Mariah Carey & Shania Twain, etc. you definitely take notes. The things that I've taken from sessions with "Majors" are things that I feel have enhanced me personally & usually end up enhancing anyone else that I end up working within any type of sessions I've conducted or been a part of to date. There's a thing called an "industry standard" & I definitely always bring that to the table. If it's a certain way to arrange a song or make a feeling happen through panning or instrumentation I take note of all of those things especially when it comes to mixing & mastering records. I love arranging music so that's one of the things I've always paid attention to. I also feel you don't have to be in a studio to notice a lot about a record & take note. Every record ever made is a lesson to learn from in itself. What was your biggest inspiration during the creation process of "Eleven Thirty?" I think I kind of answered this question earlier in our conversation. The biggest inspiration during the creation process of "Eleven Thirty" was thinking about making love. So to be direct, LOVE is the answer. Also, if you want me to get a little more in-depth with it, I've always felt that writing songs & creating music is a sensual act for me. Being able to write my feelings melodically has always done something for me inside, even just making that statement alone sounds sexy to me. The connection of feelings & music gives me an extremely high. I don't do drugs but if anyone asked me what my addiction was? I'd definitely say MUSIC IS MY DRUG; I can't get enough. instagram.com/natalie_moments facebook.com/MsNatalieNichole #BUZZMUSIC

After spending three years living in Europe, Natasha Jane Julian returns to Los Angeles, California, to create touchy pop songs from the cornerstones of Art-rock, Film-scores, and Trip-hop. With her return comes the attached after-glow of a musically invigorates spirit that's absorbed a variety of the World's cultures, and it all settles in over the quaint and sultry moments of Natasha's latest single, "West Coast Girl." This young budding chanteuse has been known to festoon her haunting sonic renderings with thought-provoking lyrics and a chimeric tonality. But in "West Coast Girl," her empyreal silhouettes take on a more carbonated adumbration. Her creamlike texturized swoon is still present in her intoning, but when she mentions her semblance to Marilyn Monroe, it's immediately clear that Natasha Julian is sporting a new blithe sprit from her travels. She focuses in on her roots as a West-coast raised girl here, while the enthusiastic break-beat behind her keeps the mid-tempo measure lively. There's an ambient pressure surrounding Natasha—mostly from the prismatic pads and kaleidoscopic guitars that jam pack this mix's expenses, and as Golden State songstress resounds with an anti-tumultuous aesthetic over her chorus, it's easy to lose track of time and space. When we think back, Natasha's trajectory only seems to keep going upwards from one Pop Single to the next, and with no end in sight to her uprise, it has as asking one last question: what will she do next? How did it feel releasing "West Coast Girl," as the first single to land after your time away from home, and what sorts of emotions did it bring out in you? West Coast Girl felt amazing to write as it felt so authentic to who I was, yet maybe I had forgotten a little.  The title came right away, but even there were so many songs with the name West Coast out there already, I knew this would be different.  I knew this was going to be dreamy and a bit magical bringing me back to my youth. My mom used to say I would walk around skipping and singing all day like I was in La la Land.  What sorts of stimuli did you channel into regarding Aesthetics and Musical Influencers for this track, and do you think this was a significant factor behind why "West Coast Girl" rendered up so vividly?   I knew shooting at the beach was going channel that feeling I wanted for the cover because when I’m there I never know why,  but I’m usually giggly and just have a feel-good sort of attitude. I was thinking about Baywatch and the lifeguard towers and how that would really give that authentic California Vibe I had in my head. But in the end, there was a certain confidence and dreamy look on my face in that cover picture, which is why it suited it perfectly. Then I told graphics I just want it to have a dreamy feeling and they nailed it with the colors and vibrance!  Musically, I really was channeling Lana Del Rey from the beginning, but after it was finished it didn’t sound like anyone to me, just me. Which I love. How have you been fuelling your creative juices these days? Have there been any rituals that you swear by to manufacture inspiration?   I’ve been in a really creative zone for the last few weeks!  Almost too fast that I can keep up with actually. They’ve probably been fuelled by a lot of time spent at home, revisiting artists I used to listen to, to remember what I liked about their music, and maybe me learning to be more spiritually connected. I mean the ideas are pouring out faster than I can get them down. Also, now more than ever, I have to be free from any toxicity around me, because it blocks the creativity from flowing. Being in a safe,  positive environment is crucial in my world to let the creative juices have enough room to play. What's the next steps for you, artistically now that you're back home and in your element? Can we expect to see you in a Music Video feature, or maybe the announcement of an upcoming Album? I have a couple more releases lined up for 2020 which I’m really excited about!  and... I will be going back in the studio this fall to record new material for 2021. A full-length album is something I’d like to accomplish soon as I have only put out EP’s thus far. But we’ll see how the next year plays out. I am so lucky to have my band still with me even though we haven’t been gigging. We’ve been doing online collaborations though and when the time comes I can’t wait to get on the road with them:-) What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Everyone coming together through this pandemic and seeing that we are all in it together helps to ease the days that are challenging. Also, my fans and friends online that have been listening to my music and sharing their messages with me have been lifting my spirits as well and reminding me why I do this, other than I love it and there’s nothing else I’d rather do. instagram.com/natashajanej facebook.com/NatashaJaneJulian #BUZZMUSIC

Rebel Control are a Brighton based reggae group formed by vocalist Andy Baron and bass player Richie Concrete. The group has been carving their way in the European music scene from playing major festivals Boomtown, Bestival, performances in Italy, Poland, and Montenegro. They also toured with iconic reggae acts such as Luciano, Mad Professor, and Easy All-Stars. Rebel Control recently released their vibing new tune “We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love),” and it is the perfect release to listen to right now to help soothe your mind. Opening up with a lo-fi chorus before exploding into a high fidelity verse, “We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love),” transports us to a heavenly bliss where we are surrounded by all of our family and friends. Rebel Control is able to keep a high energy feeling of a song being played live in “We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love),” the organic instrumentation and recording come out to shine to bring together a unique experience that already feels like a classic record but with the flair of modern sparkle. We were in love with every second of this record and cannot wait to hear what else will be coming from the reggae group Rebel Control. You can listen to “We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love)” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Rebel Control! We are loving the feel-good vibes in “We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love”! How did you come up with the lyrics to this one? Who wrote it and what does it mean to them? Thank you! I'm glad you're feeling it, but I think you're going to be surprised that whilst it is as you say a 'feel good' track, it actually originated from something incredibly sad and it's very very easy for me to remember writing this one, I'll explain... Exactly three years and one week ago I was abroad, I turned on an English tv news channel and was horrified to see that Grenfell Tower - a 24 story residential tower block in West London was on fire ( if you're not aware of what happened. just Google it, please ) I'm not from that immediate area but I lived most of my life just 6 miles away and years back had a monthly residency playing with a band at a pub one minute away, that area feels like home to me. For a while I was just numb, overwhelmed with both sadness and anger, then after a few days, I read a news story saying whilst the government were busy doing nothing, school kids were clubbing their dinner money together to buy pizzas for the survivors of the fire who were now living in a nearby sports hall. Local people were bringing every item of clothing from their wardrobes to pass on and when a post went out on social media for basic necessities, such as underwear, tampons, toothpaste, etc, they received so many donations that it became an issue finding enough space to store it. For the first time in days, I felt some positivity and love again in my head and my heart.  that's where the song comes from. I recorded a rough demo and sent it to Andy, once he'd lived with it for a while and made some adjustments to make it his own, he really connected with it and I think his vocal carries the sentiment perfectly. The tones of this record are amazing, what was the wrong recording process like? What types of challenges were faced while recording in isolation? Thanks again! Actually, we were lucky enough to finish off the recording with producer Graham  " Grammo' Pilgrim before the lockdown, but then he had to mix the track in total isolation in his studio in Rome at the very height of the coronavirus in Italy. We recorded the rhythm tracks for this song and a whole new album with our band at Wolf Studios in San Cesareo in Italy and finished it off at various studios back in the UK, ending up with a mad couple of days with our friends at Soundflower Studio in London for the very final touches. Grammo is great, he has those old school skills, understanding the acoustics of a room, knowing exactly where to place the mics to capture the magic, he throws in some great creative ideas and, as you can hear, is a damn fine mix engineer! Rather than going down either a retro reggae route using vintage equipment or going the other way and using technology to make it sound really current, we just wanted to honestly capture the songs and the performances and keep it simple. And natural. There were countless phone calls, emails, and files being sent back and forth between me, Andy, and Grammo during the mixing process. Obviously we would have preferred to have all been in the studio together but it's ended up sounding great! The intro has a perfectly lo-fi aesthetic to it, was this something thought to be done, or did it happen during the mix? How was this achieved? Ahh... The lo-fi intro was a means to an end! The album version of the song is a lot longer with a lovely horn riff, it's great, but just way too long for a single so we had to be brutal and chop it! A dead-straight edit just didn't feel right so we ended up going for the lo-fi vibe as it just sets up that first verse so nicely. It’s amazing to have gone and played in so many countries, what would some of your favorite live moments be? Do you have a favorite show? Yeah, we are incredibly lucky to get to go and perform abroad sometimes (haa -  I write that in the present tense hoping it won't be long until we get to do it again after the virus lockdown restrictions!!) Honestly, there are so many amazing shows to choose from, but it's actually a UK show that comes to mind. The first time we played the Boomtown Fair festival, we were booked to open the Hidden Woods stage at midday on Friday. We turned up early in the morning and set up and sound checked half asleep. We started the first song playing to a couple huddled up in a sleeping bag in front of us... but within two songs there were hundreds and hundreds of people crammed in from the front of the stage and going all the way back deep into the forest going crazy! We were the first band they were seeing and they were going to a party... hard!! It was one of the times you just feel so happy, alive, at the moment, and doing what you know you should be doing! You'll see a pic of Andy with the biggest smile on stage in the forest on our social media which perfectly sums that gig up! What other plans do you have for 2020? Well, hopefully, we'll all get to see each other again soon! It's been ages! We're just finishing the new album which is entitled LovePeoplePower. With the live music scene on hold, I guess Andy and me will just keep on keeping on like we always do ... making music for the people. facebook.com/rebelcontrol instagram.com/rebelcontrol youtube.com/user/rebelcontrol #BUZZMUSIC

BARUCH's music has been described as "original enough to be unique, but familiar enough to be sung at church." It's a descriptor that modestly tries to define the melodic and uplifting spirit of this Nicaraguan-native's music adorns his listeners. Since 2018, the Missionary-Songster has traveled the globe in hopes of spreading worship and praise for Christ to all his patrons around the world, and this year, with the help of the infatuating intoner, "Whitney Wood," BARUCH gathers the touchstones of Pop, R&B, and Gospel to create his latest worship single, "Wildest Dreams,"—a number about vulnerability, soul- searching and realigning with Jesus. It's not hard to imagine that after the first moment BARUCH's soft-tenor voice reaches your ears, you'd assume you're listening to a Pop-hit straight from the FM radio. There's an illustrious guitar sample cascading over the mix's expanses, a topline hook that synergizes over a host of amalgamating harmonies, and a back-beat that floats buoyantly under your feet. Here, on "Wildest Dreams," BARUCH takes all the sonic details and enamoring melodic hooks from the playbooks of R&B-Soul and Pop and utilizes them in a perfect sequence between a mantra-like chorus, enlightening verses, and a half-stepping bridge section that plunges you into paradise. The production here is cleverly hushed compared to the lead vocals, and it's all in an attempt to highlight the call and response nature BARUCH's Gospel. For a moment after the initial verse, this mix takes time to lay low, allowing Whitney Wood to take control over the hook when she sings, "I don't wanna live with these regrets, I'm done with the hide. I'm done with the run; I'm living for you." Here, during the breathtaking moments of bliss that Wood's voice adorns us, it's almost impossible to not find hope and love in the narrative that these intoners so eloquently put together. As she continues her cherubic incantations, BARUCH joins in, taking the upcoming bridge and verse to the next level as the two synergize over their melodies in a unified Orison. When you think back, it's not hard to imagine BARUCH being played on the radio. His songs borrow from the influences of genres with a full arm's length stretch, and somehow combine them on, "Wildest Dreams," with a musical maestro's proficiency. It's a track that will have you bolting for the replay button over and over again. We absolutely love the chemistry between yourself and Whitney on "Wildest Dreams," how did you manage to recruit Whitney for this collaboration, and what was your favorite part about working with her for this track? I met Whitney through a mutual friend who connected us last year in LA. As soon as I heard her music and how amazing she sang, I knew we needed to collaborate. “Wildest Dreams” definitely was the perfect song to combine our strengths, she brought a gospel feel to this song which elevated the production and overall sound of the track. My favorite part of working together is that Whitney is highly professional in the studio yet so creative and fun at the same time. Our personalities and musical styles blended very well and the result of the collaboration exceeded my expectations. I’m looking forward to translating this experience live on stage sometime! Can you tell us about some of the sentiments and emotions you were trying to highlight during Wildest Dreams? This song means so many things to me. When I began writing the lyrics, I wanted them to be real and vulnerable. I never want to write a song just to make a hit. I always want to be real and honest and not follow the established script in today’s worship culture. When I look at the book of Psalms in the Bible, it’s filled with praise and honor, but also filled with the author’s realness and vulnerability. King David is not shy to express his love, doubts, fears, and failures. He takes you on a journey of life and worship as a whole, not just highlighting the high points but the low and dark valleys in between. “Wildest Dreams” talks about rediscovering your faith, God’s pursuit of our hearts, and choosing to trust him in the dark. How do you traverse between cultural barriers related to your music and its messages, and what makes this so important to you as an Artist? I believe as followers of Jesus we are called to stand out and not be boxed in. However, much of today’s worship music never reach people who think differently or don’t attend church because it’s not created for that purpose. Another reason for that genre's exclusiveness is because we’ve created worship to be a specific genre and have limited ourselves with our expression. I’ve chosen to end that toxic cycle. I want everyone to listen to my songs and be encouraged by these lyrics regardless of your spiritual walk or beliefs. I am doing this by not sticking to the CCM genre. When you look at the life of Jesus, almost 99% of his ministry happened outside of the church. That’s the example I want to follow. Reaching the unreached is what I live for. Whenever I do my world tours I intentionally do concerts and worship training in small/unpopular cities and countries. People need creators and leaders to be genuine and real, not just an orchestrated image that regular people can’t relate too. One of my favorite authors, Craig Groeschel, said, “People may admire you for your strengths, but they connect with you through your weakness”. Let’s be real, authentic, and inclusive. What are some of the Milestones you've been aiming for this year regarding your career, and what steps have you taken thus far to get closer to those goals? I truly believe in blooming where we are planted. The current pandemic has been a real challenge for creators and artists around the world because all or most of our work was canceled. I had a world tour scheduled for the summer and unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Honestly, the first few months were an emotional rollercoaster dealing with canceled plans and figuring out how to innovate and reinvent myself as an artist for such a time as this. During this time, I have decided to grow in areas I have previously neglected because I have either been too busy or naive of the places in my life that needed growth. some of my main milestones this season are to work on a lot of new music, writing, and recording as my team and I work on a full-length album. Some of the steps I have taken to keep going is learning to be disciplined and excellent in everything I do. I truly believe that how we do one thing is how we do everything, and with that logic, I can push myself every time to the greatest extent. In the words of Winston Churchill, “Success isn’t final, failure isn’t fatal; It’s the courage to continue that counts”.  My definition of success is not measured by numbers or charts but by a personal conviction that I am doing what I was created to do. As long as I am well aware that I am doing what I was created to do, it immediately takes off the pressure of reaching the human standard of what success means or looks like. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Honestly my greatest inspiration this season is coming from a deep conviction that a pandemic or a circumstance does not cancel or define my purpose. There will always be hard times and difficult years, but my purpose and creativity do not fluctuate based on a circumstance in which I have no control over. There are however some things we as humans do have control over Our attitude, our time management, and our daily habits. Once we learn to manage those three things well, the sky's the limit. I’m also constantly inspired by people who are innovating and staying creative in their industry. I’ve done some online concerts for events I had scheduled in Europe and South America via Zoom for example, which were super fun! During this time I have also discovered the power of collaboration, which is another reason why “Wildest Dreams” is so powerful. Whitney and I, as well as everyone involved in our production team, really become an unstoppable unit when we put our gifts together with a specific goal in mind. Knowing things will be better soon, that tours will resume, and that we will sing and jump together around the world again motivates me to keep going. See you guys soon! instagram.com/baruchsanchez twitter.com/baruch___ #BUZZMUSIC

Drew Dolan is the Chicago-born itinerant songster re-establishing his true passion in music after years of spending his time on the road. With a new invigorated spirit, the Blues and Soul amalgamating nomad has relocated in L.A. with one purpose in mind: to follow is creative intuitions to their ends. Dolan has been known to borrow from the touchstones of Swamp Blues and hard-pressed Rock 'n' Roll, manifesting in songs like "Bad Reputation" from 2019, which received notoriety for his gripping voice and the industrially potent band behind him. This year, however, with a downshift in his fervent Blues Rock essences, Dolan reclines us back in our seats for a Piano and Voice accompaniment that croons over our heartstring with a timeless bliss, and it's titled: "That Tree." Dolan steps out into the musical world from stomping choruses and saturated vocal distortions and into Blues-lounge territories to tell an enamoring story about Love. In "That Tree," Drew Dolon takes us on a ride through a tale so vivid and captivating that it feels like we're glued to our chair, planted only an arm's length away from the Chicagoan-himself as he sings his heart out. There's a warm grand piano that takes us by the hands and chaperones us from verse to chorus with an effortless buoyancy, only taking small digressions along the way through short bursts of saucy upswells over the blues keys Dolan knows so well. It's not until a few moments in that we realize this track has a melancholic-hue about it. The anecdote is that Dolan loved someone dearly, but with emblematic forks in the road, they had to separate. He sings with a buzzing sense of introspection and heart-ache as he weaves his metaphorical tree into his heart-sick narration over the lines, "and I wish, and hope Lord, to become that tree because unlike me, that tree don't feel a thing." It's a quietly devastating blow that lands healthy in our cores and ties the whole experience that Dolan has packed for us with care into a heartshaped box titled, "That Tree." There's no cause for alarm when we think about the dissimilar aesthetic Drew Dolan shows on this track compared to his swinging and swampy rendering of the past. In fact, the entire sonic experience opens a new chapter for Dolan. With an aching heart and the sultry voice of a blues Idol, this now L.A.-based songster has got us itching for one more spin. It's great to sit down and chat about your latest release "That Tree," can you elaborate a little bit more about the narrative behind this track? Was this story one based on your own personal experiences of the past? I had been on the road hitchhiking for a couple of years when I went home to visit for a while. The house was empty and I sat down at the piano. Outside the window is a tree I know very well. I spent my childhood running through it and swinging from its branches. It was, and will always be, a place of peace for me. “That Tree” is both a memory and a pursuit of this feeling.  It comes from chaos and heartbreak; from loss and letting go; from wandering to being broke down; from seeking to being found. I’ve been told it’s a sad song. To me, it is something else. What sorts of emotions does this track summon up for you when you were in the process of recording? Can you remember any portions of your lyrics that you think stand out as magnifiers for those specific sentiments in your vocal performance? This song wrote itself. It came to me completely and I was lucky enough to remember the lyrics when I ran the tape the second time around. It said everything I had wanted to say for quite some time. It brought the chaos of loss into order for me. I think the line that always jumps out at me is “‘Cuz That Tree, no longer felt a thing if it ever could, goddamn that must feel good.” Did you find it challenging transitioning from full-band productions to Piano and Voice duets for this new track? I’ve always loved playing both solo and with a band. There are definitely different realities or challenges when it’s stripped-down, though. I wrote this song almost nine years ago and have recorded it too many times to count but never felt like I could put the paintbrush down. The piano and vocals are kind of one instrument in the song, weaving in and out of time, so I didn’t want to record it to a click or separate the takes. Which means you either get it right or you don’t. I finally felt like we captured a moment at HAUS Music Production (owned by Mitchell Haeuzser who also recorded and mixed this song) and put an end to nine years of back and forth on this tune. If you could give your listeners a few words that would act as a Prologue to the experience behind "That Tree," and the rest of the Music you will be releasing this year, what would you say and why? This is a song of catharsis and resonance. I hope it makes you feel. What has been your biggest source of inspiration this year while creating new music? The only shield from Chaos is Truth. instagram.com/drewdolan_ facebook.com/drewdolanmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Originating from New York, Nate Rich X is an artist on the rise that brings a unique sound to the pop industry. With minimal rise and fall of vocal pitch, Nate Rich X is a skilled intoner with a magnetic sound. He is known for layering bone-chilling synths that give his songs emotionality. With roots in the Synth-pop genre, Nate Rich X also draws soulful inspiration from R&B and youthful influence from Folk. His primary motivation lies in his own life experiences and the emotions he has felt throughout. Nate’s lyrics tend to address the inner battles that wounded people face and attempt to hide from others. By bringing these issues to light, he is giving the listener permission to accept their own truth. With his ability to tap into fans' emotions through both his intense musical build and introspective lyrics, fans of Nate Rich X are in for an awakening. Learn more about Nate Rich X here. instagram.com/naterichx #BUZZMUSIC

JR Amore is a blossoming, multitalented artist hailing from Saginaw, Michigan. As a rapper, singer, and songwriter, he keeps an open mind when it comes to genres. He often adapts his music style to fit his current mood when producing his music and displays musical versatility by incorporating aspects of hip-hop, rap, R&B, and rock. When writing his songs, JR Amore likes to lock himself in the bathroom – a metaphor to silence outside noise in his mind – and only writes music that comes naturally to him. By not wasting time trying to force his music, he keeps his tracks organic. During his songwriting process, JR Amore draws inspiration from his inner struggles and life experiences. JR normalizes having negative feelings – everyone does – and depicts his journey to living life to his fullest. JR Amore’s lyrics allow his fans to let their guard down and reflect on their own experiences and personal journeys to fulfillment. Learn more about JR Amore and his music here. instagram.com/jr_amore twitter.com/jr_amore1 #BUZZMUSIC