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  • Dmitry Wild Infuses Psychedelia and Garage-Synth on Latest Release, "Small Afflictions"

    Dimitry Wild has grown from his experiences as a band member participating in musical collectives that ping-pong between San Francisco indie-post-punk's and Cali-garage-psychedelia. But it wasn't until re-establishing his roots in The Empire State when the budding producer, mixer, and musician really began to develop his cohesive Garage inspired and Synth-layered musical sounds through the music of his own designing and composition. With 2020 anticipated to be another breakthrough for this artist's career, his latest release, "Small Afflictions," gives us a sampling of the mid-tempo synth overlaid couplings we can expect to find in his captivating Psychadelic shoe-gaze and synth vibes. With a soft but steadfast rhythm, "Small Attractions" opens up with the earthy chugs of an acoustic before the mystifying dissolvings of an electric guitar provoke an immediate sense of wonder. It instantly gives homage to Psychedelia when the drums lay in, and the mix's expanse almost doubles in height and width. The tonality of the earthy drums settles us into the amalgamating worlds of two synths: one tediously playing an 80's synth-wave reminiscent melody and the other howling throughout, as if to communicate with the moon. But while the production quality and cohesiveness of his ideas stand distinctive enough on their own, his real enamoring attributes as an artist are found in his soft-spoken cantor and the way that it channels like an enchanting mantra, while his lyrics buzz with a subtle melancholy. It's the coolest thing reaching our ears this month, and it's suggestive of the sentiment you get after finding a hidden gem, making us feel like we just scored this record from the local Mom-and-Pop record shop down the road. Hello Dmitry, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. What lessons have you learned about yourself as an artist during your time in your previous bands in and around the West coast? I learned the fact that playing with other people is not easy, everyone has a personality and everyone has their own goals and dreams they are trying to fulfill, it's especially hard when you are not getting paid and are living in a dream mode, but as far as myself I learned to really hone in on what I want and to trust yourself, now it's easy for me to work on music and get stuff done because I know what feeling am I going for and what sound do I want? Also, I learned that I am much more subtle and not so much of a bigger than life rock star person, although I do like to play that part as well, deep within in the silence of your room you start hearing the art in everything around. You learn to really strip away the layers and focus on what's honest about yourself and that's when the good stuff comes. Perhaps, my biggest lesson is to believe in yourself, and if you won't no one else will.  Where does your natural affluence for the synth come from, and who inspired that borrowed sound when you think back on music's past? For me, it always starts with Ray Manzerek from the Doors. The first rock band that really used the organ and the piano as an art form, but then of course even earlier than that is Bach and his organ compositions are ethereal. Although that sparkly sound is something I really grew to like during the 80's revival era by listening to such bands as the MGMT, White Lies, and the Ladytron. What were the main feelings and emotions you tried to convey through "Small Afflictions," and is it a story based on your own experiences in life? This is more of an eternal question, which one can only answer with a question, are our feelings really ours? I watched a lot of period films and the greatest love tragedies are always about the same thing, there is what you want and there is what you must do and there goes the main pretext for the best stories and I feel that I just got a whiff of that emotion, but also there is an analogous allegory present in Small Affliction, is the more you try to own beautiful things the more you become chained to them. When can we expect a full-length album from Dimitry Wild? Oh man, actually I recently compiled the list of all the material I have been writing since the pandemic hit and a bit before and I think I have enough for a full album. it's going to be the most diverse and yet the most focused album of mine since I really had the time to hone it. I am working with my drummer from my old band, Weapons of the Future on a few tunes, it's going to be amazing! So I would say before the end of the year for sure.  What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Really everything, the inevitable nature of the circumstances we have been put through and the awe and the grandeur of our predicament. Yet I think that I as much as a lot of other people were driven to a particular point in our life and dropped off, "Here you are Sire, now do what you wanted for a while, but haven't had the time to, there are no other distractions to steal your focus." Then you sigh and say, "All right fuck it let's do this!" I mean I am having the most productive musical period of my life, and still, I have a job and a family, but it becomes about, "If I don't do it now, when else!?" and we all just went into the creative state of apathy and now we are releasing its fruits. 2020 is about changes, big changes, global changes, one of my songs is called "Wild 21st Century!" I mean how can we move forward without big changes. The train has left the station and we are all figuring out where do we fit, but those that are inspired find inspiration in every waking moment. instagram.com/dmitrywild dmitrywild.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • CYB AYAZ's Unique Approach to Minimalistic Experimentation Flourishes on "Destination"

    In 2019, the Ontario-based experimental synth artist, CYB AYAZ, had a moment: his debut Extended Play, "I Carry Water," interjected himself into the universe of Instagram as a captivating enigma, where his eponymous leading single quickly blew up. This year brings us his latest endeavor in recreating an equivalent rippling effect through his newest music. With "Destination"—a short chop of an album running at ten minutes—he's more utilitarian with his synth method and the use of adhesive tautologies as a miniature hook. Suddenly he's more focused on crafting a sustainable legacy by developing his sound, and this new attitude engenders the best directory of short freestyles and the leading demos in his career. The micro stanzas on "Destination" are much more intrinsic, and the synth hooks more engaging. At the same time, his experimental cynosure radiates throughout his repetitious amalgamations of synths, his sometimes whispering or rapped vocals, and the industrial sounding electro beats backing it all. He mixes subtle bouts of brooding and spunky synths with warbling vocal resonances mirroring the enthusiasm found in LA Priest's songs like "Oino." "Photo" is a proving model of this connection in the way its topline sounds like a respliced sample played over a synth. As a droning and circulation swirl introduces a puncturing sonic luster in the form of a smaller, more shrewd synth. The next song is an unequivocally pronounced Avangard electro-synth state of confusion, but in a way that provokes curiosity. "BALL," finds use in its tedious regurgitation of a phrase that you obviously thought could never get stuck in your head; but you're wrong. "I got a ball, I got a ball, I got a ball," he reiterates over the entirety of the track before an invasive synth rings out like a telephone call from the terrestrials. His repetitious use of slogan intoning mantras might present as a deal-breaker for some, especially if they're looking for something I little more substance lyrically, but CYB AYAZ,—as if intuned with his audience—injects the next track, "No Smoke," with some wordiness for the mixes benefit. While his use of a magnetic hook in the form of drilling synths and falsettos still remains constant, the meaty sections of this halftime cut are the more vibed out and genuine snapshots of his character as an enigmatic rascal. "Pharaoh Oz" sounds like the clandestine heartbeat of an approaching nomadic army returning from battle. The low-end marches and steadily oscillates underneath a more tantalizing manifestation of CYB AYAZ opposing performances. On one end, he uses whispering falsettos dissolving from the backdrops of our minds, and on the other, he sounds like what you would imagine an ancient Pharaoh would; raspy and ominous with weight behind his words. The highlight of this experimental music synth-amalgamating engineer finds existential from in the shape of "Dunno/make this chop," a freestyle with the support of a cryptic auxiliary figure delivering smooth runs in the form of lyrical weaponry under the alias "CYB ECD." The two sink themselves into a fervent stance that presents standoffish and confident in most contemporary regards. The synth lead burns through to our core with a warm saturation that sounds rich as it rides over a 2 and 4 beat necessary punch and a skittering hi-hat that reminds us you of a typical water sprinkler; quenching thirst all day long. "GYAUOTF" draws similarities from preceding tracks on the record like, "BALL," and "Die To Live," in the way it echoes a tenacious assortment of synths over a muted industrial beat, all while the Canadian repeats the vocal hook: "Get your ass up off the floor."—an expansion of the obvious acronym. But it quickly becomes evident that this cut was designed to play into the next song, "Long and Mcquade sold me this faulty synth twice," another freestyle filled with provocative and jarring imaginings of rage over the faulted manufacturing of his most memorable musical toolset: the synthesizer. It's not unclear that CYB AYAZ takes his most enamoring form in his more upfront and postured stanza-like flows, rather than the repetitious whisperings of his head voice lingering in the backdrops of our memories. But probably most notable about the whole playthrough is that this young budding artist is committing to the direction his creative intuitions lead him on, and it's not yet lead him astray. Hello CYB AYAZ and thanks for joining us at BuzzMusic to discuss your latest Record. What's been the most challenging part about putting his diverse record together? The master took the longest and also hitting the notes. (MADARA) Can you walk us through your songwriting process? Where does it start, and how does it develop from there? First, I start with my oscillators, triangle and pulse are my favs. Next, I added noise and skewed the tri wave then moved octave up. The results were nice bells. The idea for Madara came from "la la la la la" and I was like yo Madara from nurto sounds like that. boom there the idea was, all I did was lay downbeat and freestyle about being a bad*ss. Was there a centralized idea behind this record as a concept, or was this more simply something you patches together out of your own favorites from your catalog? It was an idea about Madara and his energy. the patch was made by me on the uno synth. What would you say has been the most rewarding venture in your career up to this point? Playing at the PAC in my town. (Performing Arts Center) What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Respect. instagram.com/cyb.ayaz twitter.com/AyazOZAnis #BUZZMUSIC

  • Craymo Releases Throwback-style Dance-Pop Song “Give Me Your Love”

    From upstate New York, Craymo is an artist who now resides in Orlando, Florida where he writes and sings alternative pop-rock music. His mission is to use his platform as an artist to make the world a better place. Having already reached a vast array of fans by winning countless international music awards, and even hitting #1 on the Euro Indie Music Top 200 Chart, he aims to increase his fan base as he continues to release music. His new song “Give Me Your Love” is a track from his most recent EP “Love Power.” Craymo’s musical inspirations include all-time stars from decades past such as David Bowie, Duran Duran, George Michael, Robbie Williams, The Beatles, Morrissey, Madonna, and Elton John. He translates the 70s and 80s style, electronic music into his own songs. “Give Me Your Love” has a pounding beat throughout the track and builds into a higher energy chorus. Craymo’s auto-tuned vocals match “Give Me Your Love’s” electronically styled soundscape. Craymo’s seductive lyrics are extremely repetitive and include colorful and descriptive words such as “synchronicity.” As a whole, “Give Me Your Love” has the right bpm and uplifting melody to be the soundtrack to a step or spin class. It’s the type of song that could accompany a workout video consisting of people with neon clothes, leg warmers, and headbands. Craymo takes fans back to the past with “Give Me Your Love’s” quick beat, catchy melody, and electro-pop music style. Could you describe the creative process and songwriting process of “Give Me Your Love?” Give Me Your Love started out as an instrumental idea my producer David Sivano sent to me. I was inspired to write the melody and lyrics, I am really good with writing top lines and melodies!  David is originally from Sweden so he has a distinct sound and style to his productions! We know that you are a successful artist who has won countless awards over the years! Could you name a few and what it meant to you? I have been very fortunate the last few years winning several awards for my songs and songwriting, most recently Give Me Your Love won Best EDM/Dance Recording in the 2020 Indie Music Channel Awards which I am very excited about! My song One Love One World, a song for equality, human rights, and peace, won Best Song in the Hollywood Spiritual Film Festival and the music video won Best Video in the Worldwide Music Contest, those awards are very dear to me because it's a song for social change and making the world a better place.  I am a member of the International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA). I was honored to be named a Finalist for US Male Songwriter of The Year in the 2020 ISSA Awards which I am very proud of and very humbled. I have to say the most special award(s) I have ever received was for December Rain (Carol Of Love), a song I released in loving memory of my Mom who recently passed away.    It won Best Rock Song, Fall 2019 Clouzine International Music Awards, and Best Alternative Video, 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards.  She is smiling down on me for sure! Being nominated for an award is a great honor especially when you are competing with artists from all over the world. Winning the award, that's the icing on the cake!  It's nice that my hard work and talent are finally being recognized after many years in the music business. It makes me smile! When did you begin your career as an artist, and how did you know it was the path for you? I have always known! Music has been my passion my whole life. I wrote my first song when I was sixteen years old and I am still writing in my 50's. I don't know where I would be in my life without music, it's in my soul, it's a very special part of me. Can you tell fans how “Give Me Your Love” compares to the other songs from your EP “Love Power?” My EP Love Power is all songs about love, whether it be self-love "Be Myself," relationships "Love You More," unconditional love of your parents "December Rain (Carol of Love) for my late mother and "Take It Slow (Gotta Say Hey)" for my late father, and leading it all off is "Give Me Your Love" a song about having a crush on someone who has a beautiful smile that makes you melt!  There is nothing more powerful than the power of love and the world needs more of it, especially now. What can we expect to see next from you? I am currently working an idea of doing a cover album or EP (not sure yet!) of songs originally recorded by women sung from a gay man's point of view! It should be fun! I also have some possible Film/TV placements in the works for my music, stay tuned. #BUZZMUSIC

  • Jayse Vegas Releases Latest Dance and Pop Amalgamation Single, "Meet Me On The Moon"

    The New York-bred and pampered intoner who performs as Jayse Vegas is the Empire State's most desirable nightlife performer. With a streak of GLAM awards garnishing this artist's production notoriety three years in a row, it's not difficult to ascertain that the budding chanteuse is well-known and coveted for his dance music and Pop-hued prowess. Though he mainly produces for himself, it's not uncommon to see Jayse evoke the best out of his collaborators through his wholesome, creative approach, and this year with the accompaniment of his multiple-time contributor, Robert Garcia, he continues on the trajectory upwards with hands clapping and hips swaying in any room "Meet Me On The Moon," gets played in. Though the Dance-pop fantasia stands captivating alone in its own right, the two New York independent artists attach a Music Video that takes our whole experience to the next level. It's like being launched into the fleshy egalitarian nightlife of NYC, finding ourselves atop a highrise roof where Jayse Vegas and Robert Gacrias chaperone the Soca rhythm and dance-inducing vibes straight up into the cosmos while they croon and dance the night away. The song is like a radio-ready rendering of Contemporary Pop with an epicurean taste that comes to light every time the gorgeous familiars' upswell into their intoxicating sopranos. The measure glides over a tropical but night-club reminiscent mid-tempo drive, while our protagonists enamor and show wonder over the magic orb they've found in the video; changing colors as if to express the breathing nature of the vocal spliced hook in the chorus or the atmospheric pressures that these meticulous producers influence over the expanses of their glowing mix. It's a must-watch on our final summer moments bucket list, and we couldn't be more enamored by the afterglow "Meet Me On The Moon," and its Music Video offer. Hello Jayse and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. What's your favorite part about working with your frequent collaborator and friend Robert Garcias, and how did you two meet in the first place? My favorite part about working with Robert Garcia is our chemistry. We flow so well together! It’s so natural, we just see each other and it comes effortlessly. We definitely bring out real greatness from each other. It’s no wonder why we’re best friends now. I think overall it’s because we both know how passionate we are with our dreams. Robert and I met years ago! We’ve known each other for maybe five or six years, but we became really close over the last two years. It’s a funny story about how we officially met though! One night back in like 2015, Robert and I followed each other on Instagram and shared messages of support and admiration for one another. The very next day we ran into each other in a train station. I was getting off the train that they were getting on. It was one of the weirdest things to have ever happened. We laugh about it to this day. Two years ago, I co-produced an event at HOUSE OF YES, and Robert was booked as one of the performers. From that night on Robert was at almost every event I curated. That summer, August 2018, I had asked Robert if they’d be interested in featuring on MEET ME ON THE MOON. It was an immediate yes from them. (Robert was the fourth artist I asked btw, but I can’t imagine this track with anyone else). Since the release of MEET ME ON THE MOON, we’ve built an incredible friendship, and work partnership. Not only did we go on to perform the song at over 100 shows across the tri-state area, but I brought Robert on to my weekly show as my official co-host. Every Wednesday night from Fall 2018 to March 2020, Robert and I hosted a weekly LGBTQIA+ variety show. We even started a monthly showcase event right before COVID.  Where do you see this experience of making the accompanying video for "Meet Me On The Moon," leading you this year on your creative ventures? Despite all the odds stacked against us - from a low budget to a whole PANDEMIC -, we pulled this project together. Not only did we make this happen with whatever we could, but we did it in just two weeks' notice. We worked our resources and creativity to their maximum capacity. That experience, of not allowing anything to stop us from creating our art is what I hope leads my creative ventures. To always be as dedicated and passionate as we were. It’s already bled into the projects that I’ve dropped after, and the ones I’m working on now. Where did you shoot for this location, and what was the story behind the mysterious glowing orb? Because of the pandemic, a lot of locations and studio rentals were off-limits. That didn’t stop us though. We figured we could turn Robert’s house and building into a passable set. We rearranged the living room, made sure the stairwells were clear and brought a large ring light to the roof at night. The mysterious glowing orb is actually a mini LED moon. The storyline is very much open to the viewer's perception - SO, what do YOU think the mysterious glowing orb is about? Haha. What can we expect to see from you next? Should we be anticipating another Music Video release for any of your other captivating singes? Every weekend in August I’m premiering a brand new music video for old and newer songs.  MEET ME ON THE MOON, kicked it all off! Although the video dropped on July 31st, August 1st was a Saturday. Every Friday following the release, I’ve been uploading new visuals.  Here’s a list of dates, videos, and locations to look out for! August 7th - PEACE BE WITH YOU (YouTube) August 14th - STAY (YouTube) August 21st - SUMMER NIGHTS (IGTV exclusive)  August 28th  - BORN AGAIN (YouTube) What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? 2020 has been the wildest ride. So much has happened. I think the unpredictability of life that has kept me inspired. We don’t know anything about the future, all we know is the past and what’s right in front of us. This has helped me with practicing gratitude and steadied my focus on the things I want. How is not knowing the future inspiring? It pushes me to be more aware of the things I do and to give them more purpose. It's a reminder that’ll never know exactly what tomorrow will bring, but today and every day going forward I’ll move more fearlessly and optimistically. I’m more conscious of the movements I want to make. I’d like to give a huge shoutout to STARR LUST, who played the beautiful mysterious enchantress at the very beginning (and herself at the end). I’d also like to shoutout JXJFILMS! Such an amazing creative with unique visions! Definitely wouldn’t have had this same experience or finished product without them! facebook.com/Jaysevegas twitter.com/Jayselikechase instagram.com/JayseVegas #BUZZMUSIC

  • Jasmine J Walker is an Advocate for Social Justice

    Jasmine J Walker grew up in New Jersey, and after moving to Brooklyn became an R&B and Hip-Hop artist. Growing up, she was no stranger to the music scene; Jasmine’s mother was a gospel singer and educator, and her father was a talented piano player. Having been surrounded by music her whole life, she had a strong desire to create her own songs from a young age. Jasmine J Walker is an advocate for social justice with her songwriting. Topics of importance to her include women empowerment, domestic violence, and child abandonment. Her music tends to be a motivational and hopeful message for anyone who has suffered through such a disheartening experience. Jasmine shares her important message with an alluring and passionate voice. Her R&B beat creates laid back energy for her music so that the focus can remain on her inspirational lyricism. Exuding confidence and positivity herself, Jasmine J Walker is a light for those who seek a reminder of self-love and their potential for greatness. Check out the recent interview with Jasmine J Walker here. instagram.com/jasminejwalker allaboutjasmine.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • Shaun Banks Tells Listener's the Truth in Authentic Music Releases

    Shaun Banks is all about using his platform as a music artist, and recently, his focus is on the injustices involving the police force. He's confident in his ability to organize and set out his truth, which ultimately creates a strong-willed performance. One of his recent singles that debuted was titled, "Pi$tols and Palmtree$", and it accurately depicted the many challenges, as well as personal emotions embedded into the current times. Collaborating with artists Wallie the Sensei and Mar, the track saw such versatility in terms of the production and verse outflow. It was "Pi$tols and Palmtree$" that really garnered our interest, and we're seriously anticipating more of his creative nuance in his next track. Shaun Banks really does put emphasis on his innate passion for social issues, and he isn't afraid to openly express it. His drive for change is what propels the authenticity of his music, and we find him to be an artist that's constantly evolving his sound. With that, Shaun Banks ensures that his inspirational drive is just as high by keeping on top of both new and old music and consistently combining the best elements of his artistry. As a conscious artist, Shaun Banks knows how to grow and morph his sound into a better version of himself, and we're definitely sticking around to see how he advances from here on out. Check out the recent interview we did with Shaun Banks here. instagram.com/shaun__banks #BUZZMUSIC

  • Artist Spotlight: KeylonThaDon Always Produces Good Vibes

    Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Houston, Texas, KeylonThaDon has always had an irresistible wanderlust. His nomad personality is projected through his music style. Keylon happened upon his passion for creating music when he was in college, and his creative intuitions allowed him to blossom from that point. He originally put so much time into music because it was a form of therapy for his difficult emotions at the time. Combining aspects of Hip-Hop and R&B, KeylonThaDon can always be counted on to release the type of production you can vibe to. He will pair a heart-thumping beat with a playful soundscape while he stays true to R&B soul with his vocals. Often collaborating with other artists allows for a refreshing sound to each song, keeping fans on their toes. Always ‘committed 110% to the game,’ fans can count on KeylonThaDon to continue to engineer and produce the type of music they can vibe to. Check out our recent interview with KeylonThaDon here. instagram.com/1ksokeylon #BUZZMUSIC

  • Artist Spotlight: Labán Empowers Us Through His Music

    Hailing from Baja, California, Labán is a Singer, Songwriter, and producer who aims to create a personal connection with each song release. He is the type of artist who draws from his own emotions as inspiration for his poetic lyricism. Labán’s goal is to tell a story that can compliment any listener’s mood and allow them to connect with and understand his experiences. By writing about his own true feelings, Labán creates an authentic and honest persona as an artist. He creates a bond of trust with his fans and allows them to feel comfortable with their own emotions as he shamelessly expresses his own. Touching on important issues such as rapid mood swings and depression, Labán shows his full support listeners through his music. On top of spreading a positive message, he often includes a variety of instrumentals that will hook music lovers of many genres. He includes groovy drums, jazzy saxophones, and funky guitar lines. The classic instrumentation combined with his passionate vocals and empowering message gives Labán the potential to continue making waves in the music industry. Check out our recent interview with Labán here. instagram.com/elbuenlaban facebook.com/elbuenlaban #BUZZMUSIC

  • Take an Electric Ride With Nondoh's Newest Single, "One Spark"

    The San Diego producer, musician, and composer Nondoh just dropped his electrifying tune titled, "One Spark." Musically inclined his entire life, Fernando Gomez (Nondoh) began producing and releasing his original music back in 2016, while releasing a debut album "Catharsis" in 2017. Since then, we've seen several singles come from Nondoh, "One Spark" is one of them. He takes the listener out of this world with brilliant and celestial production techniques, not to mention the warm male vocals that effortlessly mesmerize the listener. We can't help but find peace after experiencing Nondoh's powerful vibes within his catchy and gripping arrangement. "One Spark" opens with muffled melodies and an up-tempo beat slowly coming to the forefront. Once the vibrant beat drops, we're met with this prominent bassline that clutches the listener's soul. The soft and melodic male vocals create such a heavenly space within the song, while Nondoh's impeccable production and sonic arrangement give off one of the brightest atmospheres we've felt this year. With added whaling electric guitar that doesn't overpower the track, we're able to groove away into Nondoh's carefully crafted production. We're impressed with the sound Nondoh has created with "One Spark," as this 4-minute tune definitely stands as one of the most exhilarating and refreshing tracks we've heard to date. Listen to "One Spark" here. Hello Nondoh and thank you for catching up with us at BuzzMusic. With your latest single "One Spark," how did you begin your creative process? Which fundamentals did you lay down first and work off of? With this song I started with the drums, chord progression, and bassline, I was very inspired by Dua Lipa and Charlie Puth. Were your vocals featured on your single "One Spark"? What was the songwriting process like when finding lyrics that fit the production's atmosphere? Yes! That's me singing, and I actually wrote the song with my friend Antonio Grajeda. He's a great writer so he helped me develop the theme and write the lyrics. Do you usually create music that blends electronic dance music and alternative rock like you did with "One Spark"? Would you say that your music lies within one specific genre? I've noticed that I stick within the retro wave /synth-wave vibe but ultimately I just combine all my favorite elements regardless of genre norms. How have the world's current events impacted your overall creative process? Do you find that you're creating music more or less than before the pandemic? Yeah, the pandemic has really changed everything but it has really gotten me to push even harder and work on a lot more music! What has been keeping you inspired this year? Seeing everyone working hard and releasing new music, this is definitely the time for independent artists to come up! instagram.com/nondohmusic facebook.com/nondohmusic #BUZZMUSIC

  • T.ro Lays Down Captivating In-Depth Perception Over Hip-Hop Beats Found on "Too Much Pride"

    Music is a collective of inspirations applied in a new way to create something distinct. This is the ethos T.ro operates under, and his music is the product of the Trinidadian artist achieving his selfhood by taking his influences from multiple cultures and refurbishing them with his Trap-Hop stylistic approaches. Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, and blessed with a subtle tropical tongue, the mixed heterogeneous islander carries himself with hubris when instilling his own sense of self on every track he produces. This month, with tremendous confidence and a radio-ready production, T.ro ordains his most recent record, "Too Much Pride,"—a song about the blurred lines separating what is egotistic and humble—with a vibey intonation in his just barely detectable accent. Through his ability to incorporate his diverse musical influences from Hip-hop to Trap, T.ro manages to combine spliced samples evocative of far-bordering genre-applications more easily utilized in a house mix, or an indie rock intro. But still, somehow, amongst his laid back halftime modern production, everything leads to fit together with a cohesive sense of uniqueness. The topline hook feels like it was meticulously designed to stick like adhesive, and while the guitar reissues it's uncluttered melodic support, an affecting harmonic fantasia is found in the background vocalist's call-back cantors. It's a song that stimulates the sentiments you'd get cruising in a top-down convertible while the eloquent islander Emcee captivates us with his dynamic and tested lyrical storytelling and compelling flow. instagram.com/t.ro.notellin facebook.com/T.Ro.NoTellin #BUZZMUSIC

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