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Toronto's Contemporary Pop artist Cmagic5 drops her lively summer anthem titled, "Just Wanna." With a lengthy background in music, Cmagic5 is known for mixing modern-day pop with conventional sounds and futuristic atmospheres. Not to mention the vast musical inspirations that drive her to create music in different languages, Cmagic5 is putting Canada's multicultural music hub back on the map. Her recent single "Just Wanna" is the perfect summer anthem to let loose to while basking in the heat of these warm nights. With fiery and modern pop production, the track screams this energy full of life and fun, and Cmagic5 is indeed the force behind this intriguing banger. "Just Wanna" begins with a deep pop beat that moves into a Camila Cabello type-beat with lots of anticipation and minimalism. The underlying production perfectly enhances Cmagic5's melodic vocals and pushes them to the foreground of this powerful track. The extensive production and mid-tempo beat keep the listener's toes tapping with each hit, while added brass and electric guitar instrumentals take the track into an irregular pop anthem that soars with individuality. Cmagic5's lyrics of forgetting your woes and having fun pulls the listener into this surreal space exuding with nightlife energy that we miss dearly. A perfect track to bump before a night out, Cmagic5's single "Just Wanna" has our eyes and ears peeled for her big break. Hello Cmagic5, it's great to have you back with us at BuzzMusic. When creating your single "Just Wanna," how did you want your audience to feel after listening to the track and your lyricism? “Just Wanna“ tells a universally relatable story of a girl who lets the negativity in her life fuel the transformation into a better version of herself. This self-empowering summer anthem is based on themes from the classic story “Alice in Wonderland” with a modern-day twist. “It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then” (Lewis Carroll). Throughout the song, the girl realizes she needs to let go of her expectations of people, to be happy in life. I wanted to take the listeners on a 03 minutes journey to block out negative energy and let go of their worries and step into a world of feeling happy for themselves and self-empowered through music and dance. My message is simple and direct to my listeners, conveying that the sweetest revenge is to smile, succeed, and prioritize yourself. Uplifting and fresh, this track is recommended for fans of artists like Dua Lipa and Camilla Cabello. Sincere and entirely relatable, my music communicates feelings of truth, freedom, and empowerment driven by evocative and captivating vocals. At the same time, I want to encourage people to live their life to the fullest by singing along and expressing themselves through dance. This is revealed through my lyrics: “This is your life, gotta live it right!" Could you explain what the production and creative process was like behind your single "Just Wanna"? What sort of sound were you going for with regards to the production? Just before the pandemic, I was feeling super overwhelmed with everything going on in my life. Prepping for high school exams, working a minimum wage part-time job, and having to deal with some toxic people in my life who were simply draining my energy day after day, I immediately knew I needed to take a step back from this fast-paced world, breathe and put things into perspective. I still remember that hot therapeutic shower I took that night which ignited the opening line of the chorus, “She don’t lie, she just wanna have fun tonight”. Both the melody and lyrics hit me at the same time and it truly felt like a life-changing realization. It was incredible. As soon as I recorded the idea down on a voice memo, I felt so inspired to complete the song that very night. In a matter of just a few hours, “Just Wanna” was born. I recorded my vocals for the demo of the song A capella on Garageband, with the only accompaniment being my dad’s drumbeat that he played on our kitchen table. That was the same demo I sent to my dad’s friend, who is a local producer. I went into the studio and we started working on the song. The first sound we added was a driving afrobeat, and we instantly fell in love with the unique vibe of it and knew which direction the production of this track was going in. Musically, “Just Wanna” exhibits a uniqueness with a buzzing freshness of summer through its catchy, modern pop melody built on a powerful Afrobeat. I wanted to create this spicy fusion hoping to encourage listeners to dance all their worries away, delivering a message of healing through the power of music. You've mentioned that your music can range from classical to pop, and in diverse languages as well. What languages do you speak, and how have these cultures made an impact on your artistic sound? The music itself is a universal language. Having been classically trained, I can sing in Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and of course English. Being a musician, I feel it is important to explore different styles, genres, and languages. As English is my first and only language, studying and performing different vocal pieces in various languages has not only enhanced my abilities as a musician but has also educated me and expanded my horizons on diverse cultures. While the genre of my music is pop, the uniqueness of my sound is created by fusing other sub-genres into my songs, such as pop/afrobeat/trap-like “Just Wanna”, or pop/orchestral/rock like “Outta My Head”. Could you tell us more about your brand as an artist, and how you empower listeners to continue their own individual journeys and focus on authenticity? For as long as I can remember, music has always been apart of my life. From singing as a child to earning a place at The Royal Conservatory of Music - I knew my passion. Taking inspiration from life experiences, toxic relationships, bullying, etc .. I started writing and there has been no looking back. Somehow the most honest work comes when you aren’t trying to push for something and you allow your creativity to flow. I try to represent my artist brand in a way that takes the uplifting and empowering messages from my music and channeling that energy through a vibrant and exuberant visual style. This is reflected in my personality as well. I encourage listeners to be themselves always! Yes, for sure be inspired by people around, but share your own light and own what makes you unique. Being a vocal mentor, I am dedicated to helping youth amplify their voice in society, as well as on the stage. My music is for all ages, but its key attraction is amongst the Gen Z. What is your biggest goal to achieve by the end of the year? My biggest venture is to complete my debut album by the end of this year. I am working on a couple of different styles and to have that incorporated all into an album is something I am excited about and cannot wait to share with the world! I am also looking forward to collaborating with like-minded artists and producers in the industry and establishing synergies. instagram.com/cmagic5 cmagic5.com #BUZZMUSIC

Heather Edgley is a Seattle-based Baroque Pop inspired songstress recognized for her progressive style and ethereal productions that find impact through the vulnerability she divulges through her distinctive timbre and lyrics. Supported by a band that shines bright with dreamy, melancholic, Heather Edgley finds a sound reminiscent of alternative music's most magnetic songstresses (think of Sharon Von Etten on 2019's Remind Me Tomorrow or Fionna Apple on When The Pawn...). It's uncanny in the resemblance with her has a swaying cantor and discerning texture that serves to impart an after-glow. A first, 'Heart Of The Beast,' presents like the beginnings of an ominous and ethereal journey with snarling strings that cascade over the mix's opening expanses. But before we know it, a low rumbling bass projects forward with the measure of the tracks measure, with grit in its saturation, as it punches through into our hearts. Heather's voice is embraced amongst beautiful angelic like hymns in the background as she sings about struggling to make the wrong love work, "I've been fighting with all of my strength, gave you every trust, and let it fade, and now all that's left is doubt," she continues, accepting the pain that comes along with it, "your heart can't be undone, this fight won't be won," Here, with this frame in mind, 'Heart of The Beast' appears as a downpouring and lock-sick cut from her Extended Play 'Losing My Mind,' with descriptive lyrics that paint a profound picture through the support of her impassioned crescendos. It actually turns on its borders and supports the more uplifting and empowering message in the turnaround bridge where she sings, "my conviction increases with each passing day, cause the harder I try the more noble the fight!" Amongst a fiery enclave of instrumental performances between a revolting guitar solo, and the endless progression of the piano melody, Heather grasp the reigns over this galloping alternative rock single as it rides into our playlist with a healthy weight of expression behind her tremendous and dynamic production. Listen to "Heart of The Beast" here. Hello Heather and a warm welcome to BuzzMusic. What was the experience like recording this extended play, and was 'Heart Of A Beast,' a song with a message you want to highlight for your audience to understand? My band and I got to record the bulk of this EP at Robert Lang Studios which is a recording studio with a ton of history and one that is very near and dear to my heart. I interned and worked as an assistant studio manager at RLS back when I was in college and I recorded some of my first demos there and dreamed of one day coming back to record a real album, so it was very exciting to come back with my band five years later to track this EP. Recording this EP ended up being a two-year process. I wanted to take the time to make sure that the final product I released into the world fully reflected myself as an artist and represented these songs. I think people will be able to relate to the many emotions in this EP including commiserating about a loss of control, pressures from external influences, heartache, depression, and detachment from one’s identity, as well as connecting to the lighter messages about love, ambition, and drive, taking chances, following your passions and dreams, and searching deep inside ourselves to reach those things for each of us that keep us going and moving forward. “Heart of a Beast” is a very special song of mine.  I would consider it to be our heaviest song sonically and I’m very excited about the energy and more edgy rock sound happening in this track. It’s also a very expressive song with a strong message about toxic relationships and how difficult they are to escape. In this song, I beg the “beast” to “love me, lose me or set me free”. When I wrote this song I was struggling to regain my power in this relationship but I was more clearly seeing how toxic it was even though I wasn’t able to cut the cord just yet. I really hope people feel a sense of empowerment from this song if they have themselves escaped a toxic or abusive relationship. It can be incredibly difficult to get out of unhealthy and abusive relationships. In my experience, one of the first steps was finally realizing how unhealthy and imbalanced it was. It doesn’t initially make your feelings for the person go away but it can make you start to realize that it’s a dead-end and you’ll never have the type of relationship you want and deserve with this person and that the only way up from the lows of this relationship is to get out of it.  In a way, I was reclaiming my power by writing this song. Acknowledging how hopeless I felt and how angry I have helped me see how toxic the relationship was and that was a huge step forward in getting myself out of it. How are you endeavoring to fuel your artistic continuous musical development, and what usually inspires the creative spark in your songwriting? There’s a lot going on in the world right now and much of what’s going on weighs on me mentally, emotionally, and physically. I do what I can to stay educated and use my voice to support causes I think are important but I also think during this unique time, especially with the global pandemic going on, which causes a lot of stress, fear, restrictions, and isolation, it’s extra important to focus on self-care and give myself breaks. I strive to be productive each day but it’s a balancing act between productivity and my mental and physical health as well. There is a lot to be done with regard to my music though, and I want to take advantage of my being home to do as much as I can to further my music and to continue creating. I like to be organized and plan things out and just take things to step by step. I have lists and map out future plans for recording and releases. I have multiple lyric and music videos in the works as well as recording schedules planned. I want to take more time for writing and creating right now. I look to the world around me for inspiration in my music as well as inside myself. Often my internal struggles and disorganized feelings inspire songs. Writing a song becomes a productive and somewhat cathartic process for me to make sense out of things I’ve experienced or things I’m feeling or stewing about. When it comes to songwriting, I never try to force a song into existence. I just have to allow it to happen when I feel something stirring inside me. I’m a deep feeler, so there are moments when I have a lot of emotions sitting in me and kind of swirling around my brain. These moments of heightened emotion are generally when I know there’s a song in me because I just really need to let the emotions out. I allow myself to prioritize time when I do feel inspired. Creating focused time to work on songwriting or music projects is very important and the structure helps breed productivity but the creative aspect cannot be forced, it must feel free. When I write I let it all out, and most often now I’ll either record a video or audio of long improvisations. I just let out all my thoughts and feelings in a stream of consciousness knowing full well most of it might be crap and unusable but that there will be little gems in there that I can pick out later when I’m listening or watching back. Sometimes lyrics occur to me and I’ll write them down at the moment but most often I write at the piano in those heightened emotional states. I want my music to be as authentic as possible so I try not to overthink any of my writing. I just write what I feel and I know when it feels right. Do you feel that the Pacific Northwest has influenced some of your direction in musical aesthetics and the discerning characteristics in sound? The Seattle music scene is a very grassroots and DIY type of music scene, and it’s a community of incredible people who support and uplift each other. Every show I have attended (and it has been a lot over the years) has so many other musicians out in the audience supporting each other. I always run into other musicians I know and meet new artists when I’m out at local shows. This has definitely influenced me as a musician and how I approach my music production, promotion, and how I’ve advanced with my music career. I do not come from money and I’ve mostly worked part-time to give my all to my music so I, like many others in the local PNW scene, don’t have the resources to hire professional bookers, managers, agents, etc and we have to take on those roles ourselves. This can be challenging upfront to learn as we go and it’s very time consuming but it also gives artists back all of the control over their branding, music, content, and career. We are in an age of independent musicians and home recording studios and that I think creates a very rich lofi community. We build each other up, rather than compete with each other and we have full artistic control to express ourselves as we please and be truly authentic in our music and branding/artist personas. Being part of a very DIY music scene in Seattle helped me feel uplifted and encouraged to just be myself. I write how I feel. I write my truth because I am not catering to any particular audience. I just want to be honest and I think the Seattle music scene is a very honest one. I haven’t been a part of other music scenes so I can’t speak on how others are specifically different but I have heard from transplants that Seattle is a very unique music community in that people seems very genuine and very supportive of one other and I feel so incredibly lucky to be a musician in Seattle a part of the local music scene. I started as a solo artist singing my original songs and playing piano at open mics. I met a lot of friends and we sort of grew up in the scene together working our way up from solo artists to lead singers of our own bands, and working our way up playing bigger and bigger venues and shows. I became very involved in the indie rock/folk/pop scene in Seattle. I think we all influence each other to some extent but we’re all very true and authentic to our own unique styles. When I started out as a solo artist I didn’t necessarily know my sound would evolve into a more rock style but forming my band definitely built my sound more into the rock genre.  My current sound is very influenced by my incredibly talented band members (Andrew Gemkow, Chris Lovings, Shaun Crawford, and Dylan Mines) and their artistic style and rock, punk rock, blues, funk, classical, and other musical influences. I think the PNW and Seattle especially have very laid back, supportive and collaborative music communities and I’m so grateful to be a part of it! What has been an exciting milestone you've accomplished this year amongst the chaotic climate of 2020? Releasing this EP has definitely been a huge accomplishment this year!  It had been in the works for over two years and it was delayed from its original release date because of Covid-19 and venue closures but I’m so happy that I was able to still release this music and share it with the world. It definitely has been a very weird time and it’s been sad and difficult to not have the normal live scene where I regularly frequented shows and performed shows but I’ve been given the gift of time in a sense and an ability to focus on more at home and behind the scenes content work including songwriting, video creation, and recording. I’m excited to continue to work on my music and content and hopefully release more music and music and lyric videos very soon! instagram.com/heatheredgley heatheredgley.com #BUZZMUSIC

From New Orleans to Dallas, the R&B up-and-comer RoseGold keeps us locked into her sound, especially with her recent hit "Like You Say You Do (lysyd)." Painting vivid pictures with all her songs, RoseGold recently dropped her "Heart of Gold" album, which featured seven tracks to put the listener straight into their feels. Creating music for over a decade, RoseGold has tweaked her sound to be this intoxicating overload of vibes, especially with her track "Like You Say You Do (lysyd)." She spills her guts towards someone she loves while singing and softly rapping over an atmospheric night vibe of a beat. Locking us into "Like You Say You Do (lysyd)," RoseGold opens the track with her soft and melodic vocals over a sultry piano melody. The backing production drops into this down-tempo beat with transcendent and subtle synths taking the song to different sonic levels. Listening to RoseGold sing and rap is one of the most intriguing and inviting experiences, as she describes her true stories with vast passion and transparency. She sings a story that we've all felt before, hoping for reciprocated love and wishing for the best within your future together. RoseGold's delicate delivery creates such a surreal space for listeners to dive deep. We love each and every aspect of RoseGold's latest hit "Like You Say You Do (lysyd)," and we're hoping that she'll continue down this irresistible path. twitter.com/arosegold_ instagram.com/arosegold504 #BuzzMusic

Based in Inglewood, CA., the inspirational and motivational Singer/Songwriter Tn Noelle blesses us with her sincere single, "Worship." Known for creating music that delivers truth and transparency, Tn Noelle's talent speaks for itself while she naturally draws listeners in with her broad vocal range and relatable lyricism. Her latest single "Worship" features Tn Noelle giving the listener a steady groove with flawless rhythm while she preaches the power above. The track's production value is exceptionally high quality, with a groovy beat and cultural instrumentals Tn Noelle gives us the soundtrack to freedom and inner-wisdom with each lyric she gracefully sings. Opening with Tn Noelle giving thanks to God for showing her the light, "Worship" takes an intoxicating turn within seconds. As the entire beat and instrumental sets in, there's an incredible balance between the background and foreground. Tn Noelle's layered backing vocals give the track a power boost to emphasize her positive message. With some parts of the track, we can't help but compare Tn Noelle's flow to Missy Elliot's bouncy rhythm and confident tone. She mesmerizes the listener with her wide vocal range and her optimistic message of feeling guided and protected by God himself. We're heavily loving the powerful groove that Tn Noelle delivered with "Worship," not to mention her sincere and thoughtful lyricism that inspires the listener to keep pushing forward. We'd love to know what your creative process was like when creating "Worship." How did you come up with these intoxicating melodies, and what sort of atmosphere were you aiming for within the song's production? First, I want to let you know how grateful I am that you wanted to interview me. Thank you. I’m honored that you have an interest in what God is doing with me and the music that’s dropping. I won’t hold you, so I will get straight to it. My creative process may possibly be similar to most artists. I stay in consistent prayer for God to be glorified in everything I do and to be used as a tool. And I’m not just talking about that traditional church response of God being glorified, I truly mean that. I need and have to be invisible to God’s glory. With “Worship”, I heard the track while working on another song titled “Freedom”, which I stopped working on, and the melodies came by freestyle singing. Which is something I tend to do when I just want to get intimate with God using my voice. I keep the recorder on to catch anything I may want to use in the song or use my muscle memory to remember the melody. I tend to prefer to be alone and even my best friend, who is my husband, is not around. Partially because I am insecure, use to being alone, not a rapper, and also because I work great when it’s just me and God. No but for real, I’m not a rapper. I’m creative but definitely NOT a rapper. I leave that to folks like Gil Gatsby and Young C. Shout to the folks. With this song, I wanted to convey God’s truth and my individual truth with no fear of what people might say, how those who were used to tell the story would feel, because I wasn’t coming from a negative place, but rather be confident that God would speak to His target audience.  My songs are basically my true stories; not scenarios. Your lyrical content within "Worship" is incredibly endearing and optimistic. How do you write such inspirational lyrics that give listeners peace of mind and a bounty of hope? I truly believe I didn’t write “Worship” or any of the songs. I’m not that talented. God truly did the work. Real talk. I went through those things that are in the lyrics. I know it’s not the traditional way to tell the stories but I started singing and that’s what ended up on my iPhone recorder app. I’m never afraid of the content that ends up on the track because it is truth, I know that it will really help people,  and even though I may be disliked or shunned by some for some content because it is outside of the box as it relates to traditional lyrics, I know that if I just do what I am called to do and how I’m called to do it, I going to be just fine. Be honest or be quiet. We've heard that you have another single out titled "Love Letter." How do the two singles relate or differ from each other, do they both have similar concepts and messages? “Love Letter”, which dropped 8/5/20, and “Worship” relate because each of them is true. I use the same process with both but I wrote “Love Letter” before “Worship”, it took me about 3-4 hours to complete the writing, it’s more of a ballad and it truly is one of the songs on “Him In Me (H.I.M)” that hits me. I’m speaking on behalf of me and others based on what the church and the world teach about being a Christian; which I don’t particularly agree with. “Love Letter” is more of a confessional or repentance type of song and “Worship” could be considered the honor I’m giving to God after the confession and repentance. I hope that makes sense. It’s a bit difficult to truly explain because I’m not actually speaking. :) With your debut album "H.I.M." set to release later this year, are you still writing songs for the project or tweaking the current songs to fit the album's concept? “Him In Me (H.I.M)” is the debut EP set to release mid to late September, hopefully on my 14th year anniversary. (Excited) and will include a total of 8 songs, which include “Love Letter” and “Worship”. The writing has been complete since about March of this year. Maybe even before. I don’t really remember but initially, although I constantly write, I wasn’t too comfortable putting anything out formally. I had to work through that. But I have one more song to re-record. I recorded and just wasn’t feeling it so I stopped because I didn’t that energy to come through on the track. It’s not fair to those who support and take the time out to listen. My voice can sometimes be like my face…unwilling and unsaved (Laugh). I just wasn’t in the right mood at the start of the session for some reason. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? In October 2019, God made it very clear that if I was saying “Yes” to Him in this season, I was going to have to be okay with being in the forefront, I would no longer be able to hide or try to be invisible and be okay with not being in the background. I knew that meant God was using me for a purpose which always means attacks and challenges will come. So although there has been a lot on my plate before and since then, having to constantly see or hear about another black person being beaten, killed, treated unjustly, which weighs so heavy on me that it hurts and makes me angry, along with how COVID has affected families, finances and so many other things, I have been able to stay inspired in 2020 by really pursuing what God has for me because I know it will bless people. God-given joy can’t be taken away but we can surely give it away and I choose not to give it to no circumstance, Fam. It’s mine if I want it and I need it. So 2020 may get even tougher but God has shown me that He is even tougher, He’s been riding hard for me and the guy (my husband). I’m surely not asking for horrible things, attacks, or challenges to happen and Lord, please hear me when I say it, but I know if they come, God got me. Instagram.com/Tnnoelle #BuzzMusic

Indie/Alternative Singer-Songwriter Maddisun hails from BC, Canada, and is here to showcase her unique folksy sound. We get a real sense of authenticity with Maddisun's voice, and often times when we hear her music, we're brought back to a different time. Maddisun is one of those artists that can effortlessly manipulate her vocal sound in order to create any flavor of the atmosphere. That's what really keeps us stimulated, and usually keeps us craving more. Finding success through her innate passion for the music world. Maddisun is set out to create a string of singles that speak to her heart and ultimately speaks to her listener's hearts as well. One of the latest summer hits, "Mountain Air", was released onto her album "Self Reflections" this year, and it showcases a ton of Maddisun's inert versatility. "Mountain Air" is the exact kind of summer single that gives away its ambiance right within the title itself. Maddisun is able to create a tranquil and mountainous experience with this recent single, ultimately setting the scene for a relaxing and laidback listening experience. We get bursts of positivity and all in all genuinely good energy from Maddisun, and it's that genuineness that amplifies the naturalness of "Mountain Air". Maddisun has a certain voice annotation that feels extremely airy and light. With her indie persona, combined with the song's use of string instruments, "Mountain Air" becomes the right kind of inspirational song that gives listeners a warm embrace. That's what makes us always anticipating the music of Maddisun, and what keeps us intrigued for the next release. Hello Maddisun and a warm welcome to BuzzMusic. What kind of story were you hoping to communicate to your listeners through "Mountain Air"? Mountain Air is written about my travels/life in Europe, and the pull I felt from the mountains to return home. The song at its core is a travel and free-spirit anthem. I really want listeners to hear my passion and zest for life in this track. I draw from specific personal experiences I had while I was traveling, I bring it back to the overall theme that the mountains were literally calling me home. It's hard to explain sometimes, but the area I live in Canada is so special I do feel the mountains are magical <3 Also musically this song is so big and full of sound, I want listeners to feel that full sound in my music, and know that I am doing something much "bigger"  As an artist whose music is quite versatile, how does your creative vision change amongst each environment/message you set out to give listeners?  Ooh, this is a great and very specific question! My music definitely doesn't abide by any genre rules, and neither does my songwriting. I am always pulling inspiration from different mediums, whether that be new artists, or film/media, or some form of natural/environmental inspiration. The creative vision is normally very similar in each song/composition, usually, I am hoping to convey to listeners about something impactful in my life, and how I can relate it back to what we all can experience as humans. Different environments produce different tones of music, and sometimes certain songs take a more somber and reserved tone than others, this shift can present itself in many different ways.  Can you describe more about your connection with music, and how it felt to write and record your album "Self Reflections"? I have always been very involved and immersed in music from a young age. My dad and aunts are wonderful musicians and singers. I grew up surrounded by all the music I could get my ears on. I usually chose classic rock, my parents played Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Miller Band, and many other classic artists on repeat in my younger years. I always knew I loved singing, and when I started school (age 5) my parents put me in piano lessons, I have played for 18 years now. As we grow and gain perspective, I find there is a lot of self-reflecting to be done. I have been doing this for years, I became really self-aware at a young age, and I have always carried that with me, I guess it's a form of connection to the self and the world around me. This is how "Self Reflections" came to be. I was reflecting and writing, and it felt very cathartic, and soooo true, like the most honest thing I have ever done.  Are there any live virtual shows that you're planning on becoming part of within the next few months? Yes! I received a grant to record "Self Reflections" and I will be doing a live-stream as a part of that organization. The stream will be through Showcase BC! on Sept 4th, on my Facebook + Insta. Hopefully, we can actually play a real live show for the album release in October.  What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Writing, producing, and releasing this album has been the most inspiring thing I have ever done. I literally became sooo enthralled in my music bubble while we were recording, that I tended to forget this whole storm was even going on. I am just trying to gain as many fans and listeners as I can at this time, it's inspiring watching other artists do the same. I hope to start a Patreon soon, and I'll be inspired to create a new song every month for my fans! all the love in 2020. instagram.com/maddisunmusic facebook.com/maddisunmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Atlanta, GA, Singer/Songwriter Aliza Li is back, and this time she's bringing the R&B music scene some alluring and expressive content. Aliza Li is all about opening up herself to her listeners and delving into her personal emotionality within her music. For Aliza Li, music is the way of open communication, and she takes the opportunity to do exactly that with her listeners. One of the elements to Aliza Li that you may figure out right off the bat is her stunning vocal sound, especially considering her ability to melt into any rhythm. Her voice is characterizable, making it difficult to not instantly recognize, and her latest single, "7th Grade Complex" is one you'll definitively remember. A simple and delicate lo-fi rhythm opens up Aliza Li's song, "7th Grade Complex". Her slow and sultry voice effortlessly blends into the melodic tune, and the hypnotic element to her vocal performance is what transcends listeners' experience. We're brought into the perspective of love and the messy emotions that come alongside such love. Aliza Li takes "7th Grade Complex" to reminisce, as she dives into the intricacies involved in an intimate connection. "7th Grade Complex" is cool and collected, which definitely stems from Aliza Li's ability to execute her vocals in a fluid way. We're keeping our ears peeled for the next song release by Aliza Li, as her music breaks barriers within the R&B community. What was the motive behind "7th Grade Complex" and what did the narrative of the song truly mean to you? The motivation for “7th Grade Complex” was just how I was feeling at the time. I was in a relationship that got to the point where it wasn't healthy for me to continue it and instead of fixing it, I just accepted this is how we are and how we will be. For me, the song is about embracing those unhealthy relationships because that weight builds strength. Your musical influences are definitely well-rounded and familiar to the kind of music you're creating yourself today. Can you expand more on these influences you have, and specifically the influence that inspired "7th Grade Complex"? So Jill Scott is one of my biggest influence and I was listening to her song “Fools Gold” a lot during the time, which had a heavy influence on how I wrote the song. I was just thinking how vulnerable and brave you have to be to admit to someone that yes you played me but guess what I’m stronger now. I struggle with putting myself out there emotionally so it was something I found comfort and strength in. You have a ton of flexibility within your vocal range, and your vocal performance often feels very layered. Did it take you time to craft this vocal persona of yours, or did you find it came to you naturally? Haha! That’s just me! I guess I’m a complicated/layered person. Really I just think it’s how I listen to music. I never really listen for the whole song at once, I listen to each layer separately. What would you say are some of the biggest goals you've set for yourself both artistically and personally for the rest of 2020? Artistically, I’m focusing on building my sound and pushing myself “out of the box” so to speak to define my uniqueness. Personally, I’m just trying to keep peace in my life. What has been keeping you inspired this year? Really everything! I’m taking this time to get back to the basics of just being and I’ve found a new appreciation or life. instagram.com/h3yalizali facebook.com/h3yalizali #BUZZMUSIC

Craig Stuart is the songster from London, who blends expressive vocal performances and a plethora of affecting lyrics into melancholic and moving Pop tunes. Known for his catching tone and inherent capacity to convert his crowd's mindset from one shade into another, the London-based artist has been traveling around the globe as a seasoned performer and busking as a troubadour along the way. He's been doing this for the past five years to reinforce his artistic notoriety, but with this moon cycle, and on the uprise after his successful debut EP, "Better Late Than Never," Craig Stuart quickly follows up with a one-two punch in the form of "The Way Love Should Be," a love song reaching us for the end of summer. With a lush guitar that swells with a touching warmth from a rich saturation opens the blinds of this homey and wholesome Pop-song that features a swaying earthy drumset, angelic harmonic chants, and the bright strums of sonically colorized strings. Here, all the featured melodies glide together with Craig Stuart's enamoring tonality like songbirds migrating to our hemisphere's warmest climates. His toplines hook draws attention as the love song quickly becomes adhesive over our hearts, reminiscent of the unforgettable moments we experience at the end of our favorite romance movies; building with an upswell of emotion and passion before the climactic moments bring tears to our eyes. "The Way Love Should Be" is a welcomed addition to the already cohesive and captivating catalog this Singer and Songwriter has already shown a knack at producing and ultimately stands promising for his continued trajectory upward as Contemporary's most alluring performers. What are you most enthusiastic about achieving at the end of 2020 as it marks only the first year you've been actively releasing music as a solo artist? 2019 was my first year releasing songs as a solo artist with my EP ‘Better Late Than Never’, I went into 2020 with a new vision and mindset with where I wanted to go musically with my first release ‘Bruises’ and now my second single ’The Way Love Should Be’ Unfortunately with COVID hitting the world by storm and forcing me into lockdown, living back home with my parents. This actually gave me the opportunity to really spend time focussing on writing and recording self sufficiently without the distractions to everyday life and going out to play gigs, it enabled me to just write for the sake of writing and came out with some material that I would never have expected and written some of the best songs I’ve ever written, which is super exciting, as it means I have plenty of songs to release in the near future, but allows me to show off my versatility. What fuels your artistic intuitions and the passion you have behind making love songs? It’s interesting as to why I gravitate towards the cliche "love song". I think it’s because some of my favorite songs are love songs like “I Will Always Love You’ (Whitney's version) or ‘Can’t Help Falling Love’ by Elvis. As someone who has never been in love, I like to write from the perspective of someone in love, but more so the concept of love, I don’t always write from personal experiences in general. I think ‘Love’ has always been the biggest topic for songwriters, because it’s the one thing that really connects all people, The Beatles certainly made it work! Was the control you have over your voice something you needed to work on developing from an early age, or did that part come naturally? Singing for me was always something I did even before I realized that I was a singer or that singing was a thing. I always used to sing in the car on my way to school with my Mum, specifically ‘East 17’ (don’t judge me). I went on to study Performing Arts at College and as part of acting and performing, dancing and singing are part of the package, this is where I worked on my voice. I became obsessed with guitar music, so I bought myself a guitar and taught myself to play. After years of practice learning my favorite songs, I started to sing and play guitar together with friends and at parties, I then eventually moved to London and got myself a busking license for the Underground where I pretty much learned all my craft. What can we anticipate from your blossoming artistic career as you approach your future releases, and as you continue to develop and differentiate your tone and character? I’ve always loved the process of writing and collaborating with other artists to write songs. After being in lockdown for 5 months and really spending a lot of time honing my songwriting skills, I’m in a bit of a writing frenzy at the moment, so I intend on writing as much as I can whilst the flame is still burning. So I currently have my next 5 singles ready to go, plus a Hip Hop EP and a collaborations album, writing songs with all my favorite artist friends. Most importantly to keep challenging myself musically and put in my 10,000 hours of writing. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? I really have taken all the positives from the turn of events this year. It has been hard for everyone, speaking for artists, performers, and musicians, our work has been massively affected, not being able to perform in bars, clubs, and events. I decided to make the most of the time given to me at home, to work more on the parts of my craft I wish I had more time for ’Songwriting and producing’. I was still able to get my single finished and get all the artwork done and release the song. Luckily we live in such an online and social media orientated to time, that whether you’re at home or in a cabin in the countryside, we're still able to release music or write songs over Zoom. instagram.com/craigstuartmusic facebook.com/craigstuartmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Before he was an elegist brandishing the cognomen, ARTIS JEFE, the Toledo-dreamer was part of a story mirroring many. Leaving behind his professional career in Ohio and relocating to L.A., he followed his creative intuitions, naturally establishing his talent as a laureate and discovering something worth investing in wholeheartedly: his career as a musical artist. With six singles released so far, and in fastening his career as an idyllist specialist, the latest offering of eccentric compositions—ornamented by his lyricism—renders in the form of a mystifying and ominous joyride titled "Grave Digger." Opening right away with its captivating topline hook, Artis Jefe sings under a muted blanket of oscillating and hauntingly blended harmonies. There's a detuned ringing strum that sounds like an acoustic guitar played through a vintage tape-machine, as a more magnified variant of Jefe's harmonies centers itself in the mix. The immediate impression you get is reminiscent of being intoxicated, but in the way that makes you feel introspective. With a two and four accented beat that gives way to this track's magnetizing groove, the new-born L.A. creative dignitary cuts down with a stanza-like flow for the verses. These sections operate in establishing his Emcee cantor, that sounds so bohemian and individualistic, it's hard to compare it to anyone else coming out of the Angel City right now. "I guess I'm really from the mud, I get why you diggin' dirt, it's cause you don't know my worth, don't paint my body with your words," he versifies with a layering of two distinguishing but synergized performances that enhance by magnifying his profound sentiments with his descriptive lyricism. It's a track that would challenge anyone to look within themselves and find the same confident energy that this poet evokes through his leaden R&B sounding production and his lyrical volubility. Hello ARTIS, and thank you for sitting don ith us at BuzzMusic. What's been the most challenging part about moving your life from one part of the country to the other in order to follow your creative intuitions? Finding my TRYBE, and rebuilding HOUSE. It’s difficult to find and decipher the authenticity of a home on a foreign land however with time I am recreating and repositioning who I include as the US, who I consider family. Have there been any sticking lessons learned in life that operate as fuel in your development as a musical artist in Los Angeles? “Any and everything can be overcome” “grind until you get it” “Just keep going” “Put it all in the art” These are the lessons that are stuck in my head as a navigate space as an artist in LA which boils down to DONT stop creating ART. What were the main sentiments you were aiming to connect to the audience for this track, and why did you feel that you needed to extend these feelings out into the world now? This song explores the full spectrum of a black man in America, the trauma and triumph. The main sentiment relayed in this song is that you are the problem and the solution. Right now, the world needs a new narrative for the black man. The world needs hope. With six single, six songs, four features, three music videos, and four published poetry books already embellishing your artistic career, when can we expect a full-length album? Expect an ART project during Scorpio season of this year What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Really anything and everything has kept me inspired: COVID season, my nephew learning how to play guitar, LA street artists, LA homeless, Paul, etc. instagram.com/artisjefe #BUZZMUSIC

The wholesome and consciousness elevating power this LA-based artist provides when performing under the cognomen "SoundzofZen," feels like a blessing. The serenader is known for bestowing her musical catalogs with profound self-empowering messages, and throughout her artistic development in the heart of L.A, she's established her niche sound as ominous, sensual, and magnetically captivating. This year with her core ethos as her guiding compass "SoundzofZen" comes out swinging and swaying in her natural ambient form, where she buzzes with a wavering voice on "Fallin." "Heaven's a state of mind," those are the resounding words featured in the hook of "Fallin." It's a tedious cut that dissolves into its idling pace with an adhesive R & B texture; twinking samples highlight the mix's backdrops, a thumping sub, and a sensually charged vocal performance. "I'm falling through the clouds, it is hard to keep the faith," she sings with a monochromatic tinge in the verses, before swelling into a more impassioned rhythmic bounce in a Hip-Hop reminiscent breakdown in as the song divulges its honey-sweet juices. The topline melody is not so much sing-along anthemic blitz as it is a hymn-like chant that lands calmly in our subliminal minds; opening up our appetite for the sensual offerings that SoundzofZen concedes to us on, "Fallin." What was your mindset going into this year regarding the recording of "Fallin," and the process of its release? The song was recorded sometime last year. Going into it was really more of a release for me from what I was going through at that moment. I didn’t have any premeditated thoughts about the song or what I was going to do with it. Once it was done, that’s when I knew it was a moment in my growth as a person that I wanted to be on my upcoming album. How do you fuel your artistic energy when you hit a writer's block and is this something you often do? Yes, there are many moments that I experience more of an emotional block and I find myself stuck. When that happens I walk away for the moment and come back to it with a more balanced and open state of mind. Creativity is a beautiful gift for me and I love it when inspiration strikes and it's more of me having to "catch" the song rather than the energy of forcing something. How did your creative intuitions land you in front of a microphone singing from the depth of your heart in the first place? My dad is a producer and singer-songwriter, so ever since I was a little girl it's been my dream. It wasn't until I went through a really tough time recently battling depression and working towards my recovery that I realized music is the only place where I make sense. It's where I experience my connection with something bigger than myself. Can we expect to see you collaborating with anyone later this year? Or is that something that happens when the opportunity strikes itself? Maybe not this year because all of my energy is being focused on the completion of my album and getting that released, but definitely in the future. Collaborations are one of my favorite things to do. I'm blessed to have a lot of talented friends. ️ What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? My dream of one day being able to reach people that need to hear what I have to say. Music has always been medicine for me, so my dream is to be that for others. instagram.com/weavingbeauty #BUZZMUSIC

Miami’s own multitalented artist Jessica Morale is a Singer, Songwriter, and Producer who uses her platform to inspire a message of self-love. She is known for her advocacy for both mental health and female empowerment and combines both her songwriting and production in a way that brings attention and passion to these issues. Having recently branched out into dark electro-pop, Jessica’s intense synths, instrumentals, and drum beats truly compliment her empowering energy. Her sultry vocals are dynamic as they flow effortlessly between a softer tone and a passionate chorus – effectively representing the ups and downs of her lyrical stories. When Jessica Morale sings about self-love she doesn’t just talk about the good parts. Her lyrics are brutally honest and strip down the journey to self-love by describing the emotions through every stage. It’s her raw honesty as she allows herself to feel vulnerable that truly comforts the listener. Jessica Morale emits motivation, while also giving permission for listeners to become introspective about their own journeys towards self-love. Check out our recent interview with Jessica Morale here. instagram.com/jessicamoralemusic twitter.com/JessicaMorale #BUZZMUSIC