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Majesty Da God has been a music fanatic for as long as he can remember, and now, he's creating his own line of sound. With a very distinct sound, Majesty Da God works to manifest tracks with authenticity, as well as tracks that hone in on late 90's/early 00's Hip/Hop. Ultimately developing a uniquely-driven sound, Majesty Da God has released a song that can easily showcase his singularity. Majesty Da God's latest single, "Good" features artist DeadEye, and the track has that enriching, reminiscent sound that many Hip/Hop fans can find themselves appreciating. "Good" can be dissected in various ways, right from its message, all the way to its chosen production. Majesty Da God has a certain level of vigor and wisdom that he relays throughout "Good," which is easily picked up upon listening to the track. "Good" follows along with the understanding of life, lust, and love, and Majesty Da God relays his thoughts quite well and organized. He made sure that the track had a ton to take away from, and ultimately, leaving listeners anticipating more with new music. Majesty Da God is an artist that we feel the need to check up on, as his music expresses versatility, resiliency, and honesty. "Good" felt very low-key and underground, full of inspirational wisdom on your behalf. What was the ultimate vision you had for the track and did you feel that the atmosphere it provided was aligned with your vision? Honestly, when I first started working on the beat I wasn't too sure where I wanted to take it. I had been sitting on it for a few weeks before I sent it to DeadEye. She sent it back with her portion of the hook and I was just blown away. Around that same time, the protesting started for George Floyd's murder and I knew that I wanted to address the issues surrounding it. I thought the track and hook was a perfect vibe because it just sounded inspiring. Gospel music always gave me that feeling and that's what I wanted to give as well. DeadEye and the protesting definitely gave me the fuel to take it in that direction and I think we did a great job of speaking about the issues but still conveying that message of being inspired and being emotionally "good" to do something positive with that inspiration. Are you able to share with our readers the main takeaway from "Good" that you were hoping to communicate with listeners? The main thing that I wanted to communicate is that no matter what happens we have to stay "good" on all levels of our lives. That's spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, financially, and physically. I'm a true believer in the saying "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond." We can't control what others think or do, but if we're in a state where we love and value ourselves, you're almost always going to make a smart decision on how to respond. As a music artist that's been attracted to music long before you began releasing it yourself, would you say that the initial mindset you had going into artistry maintained itself all the way through? Not at all. I was a kid when I first started pursuing music. Now I'm a married man with kids of my own. At first, it was about me being the best rapper and having the best bars and trying to make it big so I can be rich and famous. Now it's about continuing to do what I love and to be able to share that with the world. And not really from a self-serving position, but because I think what I have to offer brings value if you are a fan of music. What're some next steps you're hoping to take with your sound in the near future? This is the first piece of music I've released since 2016 so at this point I just want to share more music. I'm going to be dropping singles every couple of weeks for the rest of 2020 so I'm just excited to be getting some new work out there. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Aside from my family, that always keeps me inspired, the fact that I know this life is finite. Between the pandemic and the continuous neglect of black lives, it has really shown me that tomorrow is never promised. And I know that's hella cliche, but it's true. So I just wanna give what I can give while I'm still here. instagram.com/majestydagod #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Kansas City, rapper on the rise, Shogun Jizzol is introducing himself to the Hip-Hop community with vigor. Rapping is an intrinsic talent for Jizzol. Once known for his intense, trapped-out Hip-Hop music, Shogun Jizzol is beginning to branch out and experiment with aspects of different genres. He has recently been opening up to the idea of more laid back music – still containing his signature vivid images – that release feelings of relaxation and good vibes. While he is now sharing his musical versatility and diversity, he is best known for his hard-hitting beats and fire verses. Shogun Jizzol creates his tracks for one main reason – a party. He wants his songs to be wild, upbeat, and encourage shameless behavior. His lyrics generally promote a lifestyle of lavish wealth, nights out on the town, and physical attraction. Shogun Jizzol has his fans yearning for more of his high-energy tracks. Read our interview with Shogun Jizzle here. instagram.com/therealshogunjizzol #BUZZMUSIC

Being the natural nomad, he is—Oklahoma born and Houston raised—Keylon is always developing and reinventing his sound with each new prospect location he finds himself producing. The young talent was only in college when his creative intuitions began focusing in on his growing appetite for creating music, and before the Hip-Hop realm knew what hit them, he released his first collaborated single "Cut For You,"—a track that had the budding performer singing and rapping over a vibey filtered effect and ominous-sounding productions courtesy of Itsjboii. But this year, with his powerful ammunition reloaded and with a smooth grounded mindset, Keylong takes full control over the reigns of his career and erupts his trajectory skyward on his freshest R&B and Hip-hop-soul amalgamating conception, "The One." With a production tagline that induces the smooth swaying vibe effortlessly, Keylons asserts his developed talents over a hefty rounded punch of the clock steady drums, a whimsical key samples that cascade and the patina-like texture of this contemporary R&B inspired textures. It's the like experiencing the rawness of classic compositions from the past fraternizing with the juicy modern fullness of KeylonThaDon's soulful vocal display. In this way, it's packed with mantra-like hymns and irresistible hooks that appear in the form of sung splendors with every new R&B cornerstone that we pass along this sensuality evoking Choon. His special effected croons synergize over a conglomeration of vibey duplicated harmonies that overlay atop one another and merging effortlessly. It's easy to imagine yourself cruising late night, seats packed with your clique, or on a Friday night under the privacies of your bedroom with that special someone while listening to "The One." Here, the cut provokes a laid-back predilection and shatters any internal doubts or pensiveness about this producer's talents, immersing us fully into the sonic wavelengths that KeylonthaDon surfs on like a vet. What was the defining moment back in college when you knew that it was time to take your passion for music seriously? The most defining moment in college that I can remember is when I started feeling unhappy about my life and my situation, and I started feeling that college isn't for me. At that moment I started focusing on what made me happy and staying in my friend's dorm all day recording myself was the key, it was something I actually loved. How do you overcome the challenges of moving to a place where you don't really know anyone and returning with a newly recorded single as a result? I overcame this challenge by meeting and connecting with the right people and focusing on perfecting my craft, you have to be committed 110 percent in this music game to see results while always remembering to stay real and authentic with everything you do. Who have been some heavy influences for you when you think about the techniques you've learned and the guidance you've acquired throughout your career's establishing? I tap into my inner Virgo and become a scientist when it comes to learning new things, I learned my engineering from a close friend and my music and singing techniques from a lot of the greats like Michael Jackson, Avant, joe, Chris brown, Darnell Jones, Omarion, and many more! What are you most excited about getting started or putting the finishing touches on this year? I'm most excited about all these songs I've been writing and working on are finally ready to release with strategies behind them and all have amazing stories behind them. I'm just looking for the reaction of the world when they hear what an orphan from Tulsa Oklahoma has to say. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? The vision and visualizing where I want me, my team, and my life in the next twelve months keeps me going because I'm determined to up my tax bracket while spreading a message to the world. instagram.com/1ksokeylon #BUZZMUSIC

Rising Pop artist Riley Wells is sure to take your breath away with her high spirits. As if she’s a bright star in a night sky, her energy is contagious for fans; her pop songs are bubbly, youthful, and airy. With an education from the Berklee College of Music, Riley Wells uses her knowledge to her advantage when she writes and produces her music. Riley Wells writes her songs when she is feeling encapsulated by emotion at certain points in her life. She uses these experiences to tell a story with her lyrics that fans will be able to compare to their own lives. Even while she records, Riley Wells allows the passion she feels from her storyline to drive her voice. There is a noticeable spark in her vocals – proving that her words are truly coming from the heart. As if Riley’s natural charm isn’t enough, her production is always set up to compliment her vocals. Read our exclusive interview with Riley Wells here. instagram.com/itsrileywells facebook.com/rileywellsmusic rileywellsmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Fatal Flash is a budding rapper who has just released a vibrant hip-hop single called "L.a. Rachet Nights." He is an intrinsically talented rapper. However, he would never let one genre define himself as an artist. Fatal Flash enjoys producing music from a diverse array of genres. From African-American and Hispanic descent, he hopes to spread his fan base across various cultures. Fatal Flash shows his fans his musical versatility with the introduction to his new single "L.a. Rachet Nights." With a short section of electronic, trilling vocals and soundscape, he dips his toe into electronic dance music. Once the trap beat begins, Flash is quick to start rapping with his profoundly deep vocals. The production quality of the percussion tempo keeps fans captivated as it's modified to compliment his verses. There are also occasional background vocals that sound like they're sung underwater – giving the soundscape even more depth—the lyrics of "L.a. Rachet Nights" explicitly describe the title of the song. Fatal Flash doesn't hold back as he describes his ideal night out in LA. He paints a picture of a night in a club with an emphasis on physical attractions and substance use. Many fans will be able to relate to the lyrics and find Fatal Flash's "L.a. Rachet Nights" to be the source of a confidence and vibe boost. Could you describe the creative process of “L.a. Rachet Nights?” Me and my producer we have been working on different material and we thought we needed something for the summer especially with all the crazy stuff going on in the world with this virus and all that so that’s when my producer cooked up the beat and I wrote the lyrics for the track in about 30 mins. What do the lyrics of the song describe? How do L.A. nights represent your style as an artist? Well, basically the lyrics talk about having a good time with your friends getting drunk vibing out to the music being the life of the party with your crew. I say it’s more of a Westcoast upbeat tempo kinda track which I mostly create most of the time. You have big goals to perform all over the world! Where have you performed so far? Where do you plan to perform next? Hell yea I definitely wanna perform worldwide, I’ve performed at The Roxy, Whiskey a go go which we’re pretty dope and I’ve performed for different venues and competitions which weren’t all that but did it for the experience. You told us that you are musically versatile and able to create music among various genres. What are some other genres that represent you as an artist? Yea I’ve been working on some singing material more melodic stuff I been cooking up there’s R&B and some rock as well you know like Linkin Park is also one of my idols as well so definitely being more creative. Honestly being able to create more music every day being in the studio working writing and wanting to be the greatest out of my city it’s what drives me to keep going. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? I have a lot of music waiting to drop definitely a few more singles then maybe drop A EP ohhh and got more music videos as well finally got my camera fixed also going to be working with video directors as well but mainly keep dropping new music and keep building my fanbase. instagram.com/FatalFlashOfficial facebook.com/FFlashOfficial #BUZZMUSIC

Careful Gaze supercharges their latest single, "When I Leave," with a captivating narrative and a guitar chugging amalgamation between Indie, Emo, and Post Hardcore Rock textures. The guitar chugging-indie trio from Minneapolis, Careful Gaze, has bestowed their latest single "When I Leave," with uncluttered transparency while presenting intimately descriptive and provocative screams over this emo-rock incantation amongst all its saturated howls. The track has an imaginative melody with a broad and assertive mix featuring a colliding sonic sludge the discerning and vibrant electric guitars on the one hand, and a funny coincides with the release of a short novel under the same heading. In its opening moments, this cut from the distinguishing band begins with melancholic, emo-rock consistency, and texture before ballooning into a post-hardcore onslaught of haunting guitar riffs and the squalls and distorted cries of the lead vocals and they penetrate forward with each anthemic line in the chorus. It's a song with an appended narrative concerning love, sacrifice, valor, the darkness in depression. But what's probably most definitive and propelling in nature about Careful Gaze is how their interpretive storytelling center around captivating stories that pull on our curiosities and allure. What are the outlining emotions and lessons you were aiming at highlighting in this single? This song is a concept song that is the first part of a series, and we are releasing a short novel with it that tells the full story. But overall, the song deals with themes of depression and anxiety, living in a place for too long (in the story it is specifically a small town) that you cannot grow in, and the process of trying to leave those things behind. It's a song about breaking free and trying to free others in the process. Although it's a concept, I would be lying if I said it wasn't influenced by actual life events and situations. A lot of it is inspired by the place I grew up, and some of my childhood. How do you fuel your artistic energy both as a band and individually? As a band, it's currently only three of us and we've all been friends for a long time. So as simple as it is, just getting in a room together with instruments and playing together with little direction is usually enough to fuel our creativity. Personally, I try to make myself always have at least one set of lyrics or partial lyrics written with no music attached to it, so when we do start writing something new musically I can mold it to that. I run often, and that's when I am most creative as well. When I Leave was inspired partially by running out by a huge power plant during the earlier part of quarantine where it was still almost sketchy to see another living person out on a trail, and just the " something is off" vibe that situation carried. What can we expect to see in some of your up and coming releases scheduled for later this year? And are you planning to drop any more music videos anytime soon? We are in the process of recording our follow-up to You Too Will Rest (our 2019 album) right now and will be releasing that later this year, with some video content along with it. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Seeing people online that still care about our music and haven't forgotten about us is pretty inspiring. We've tried to use the fact that we can't tour or play shows as motivation to release more music this year than we would've otherwise. This being our 4th standalone single, and a larger release later this year, I think we've done alright with that so far.  Lastly, there's been a lot happening in the world this year, and those were troubling and upsetting enough to inspire a lot of our content that we will be releasing later this year. instagram.com/carefulgaze facebook.com/carefulgaze #BUZZMUSIC

Luke Haider, the Pop, and Alternative-rock amalgamating artist behind Rain Division pitched a video idea to notary director Chris Honesto over the phone with indistinctive outlines describing what could only be described as some variation of a music video a disaster. In the end, the outcome effect was "Drop Dead," an open-ended conversation that makes this song present like some joke within a four-minute meme while being tastefully soundtracked by an enamoring R&B-blending rock band that divulges their magnetic hook with a quietly devastating topline. Here, the song opens with a slapback of cross-sectioning echos that express reflective of the scratch found in old b-boy records. There's a powerful riff that hints at a saturating rock mix before Rain Division dips and swerves into a filtered out and hollowed section of clicks and plucks as we're soloed in on Luke Haider's envious voice. As the effects filter his echos as he pulls away, at this point we've been teleported and emerged into the gooey and dance-inducing chorus found at the core of this expansive alternative mix singing, "I don't give a damn what I said back then, I don't really care, you can go and drop dead!" It's a song with the perspective of being the bad guy in a breakup, evident through the lyrics and the effective stanzas found within the straightforward orchestration Haider continues imparting at ends of this moody Alternative track. And as its punchy drums, low rumbling bass, and introspections within Rain Division's "Drop Dead" confer, we're absorbed by this track that crosses multiple genres with a precise and unmatched distinction, and the cheeky video attached. What what the most challenging part behind the release of this single and filming its music video? Honestly just getting the song exactly how I wanted it. Making sure that the song had both the anger and attitude that I wanted it to have without it being a strait metal song was definitely challenging, but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I worked very hard on this one. If you could describe the feelings you were trying to convey through this single in three words, which would you choose and why? Bipolar. Angry. Dichotomy. I would use these three words because I wanted the chorus to be heavy and mean, I wanted the verse to be kind of softer and tell the story, but I also wanted to make sure there was kind of an opposites thing going on. The verses are soft and have an attitude, and the chorus is angry and shows that pure kind of mad emotion. I think there is a lot of dichotomy to a messy breakup, and I wanted to represent that in the song. What has been a milestone you're excited about reaching this year in your artistic career? The milestone that my mind is on right now is hitting 50k streams on Spotify this year. though it’s a small goal, that would be absolutely incredible! What can we expect from you as we approach your next upcoming releases, and as you continue to develop and distinguish your sound and character this year? I think I’ve finally figured out what Rain Division sounds like now, and I am really excited to continue creating songs. You can for sure expect another single and maybe just maybe a small EP this year. On one of the singles I have a very cool feature that I can’t say just yet, but I think people will enjoy the collaboration a lot. What has been keeping you inspired throughout one of the most challenging years, 2020? I have been very inspired by watching how other artists are tackling this crazy pandemic lifestyle we have all gotten thrown into. It really sucks not being able to play real shows right now, but what has been keeping me going is that when everything goes back to normal, Rain Division will be 100% prepared to hit the road and play a ton of shows promoting tons of new material. As a little tiny new baby artist, playing shows is one of the things I look forward to most. When that time comes it’s going to be a blast! instagram.com/RainDivisionband #BUZZMUSIC

Strumming synthesized electric tones wash over you as you press play on Dirty Sole's latest track, "Let It Ride." The groovy pop sensations "Let It Ride" pumps out is bound to get your head treading along with the beat. This dynamic indie duo fused their musical souls in 2001 and since then has been known as Dirty Sole. From Chicago, IL, the duo have danced up the charts with their funky sounds and lent their energizing creations to the commercial industry, invigorating ad placements for Toyota and Nike. "Let It Ride" is a fresh summer hit and a perfect blend of electro-indie-pop fusion. The vocals are delivered with a dreamy pop profile, and the accompanying groovy rhythm washes over the listener and invigorates a need to move to the dance floor- at least clear some room in the living room and let loose. Music can often serve as a backdrop to our daily life; if you're in need of a freeing moment during these stressful times, Dirty Sole has the remedy for your affliction. "Let It Ride" reminds us not to let each day pass by, but live in the moment and experience something memorable. "Let It Ride" has a pure feeling of happiness. What did you want to express to the listener on this track? Hey Buzz team, thanks for having us!! Let It Ride has a never-ending good times vibe… endless summers, epic nights, etc. It’s a laid back jam with some dirty funk under the vocal. This song is right in the middle of our new album, “Future Looks Good”, coming in 2021 :)  You both clearly live in the moment and within your sound, how has your music evolved from where you started? We started out making house records over 20 years ago. Our first handful of releases had a classic Chicago house sound with a variety of jazz, disco, and funk elements. Over time, we morphed into what we are today by always trying to be progressive in our sound through collaborating with different artists, vocalists, and songwriters. Today we probably fall under an indie-pop-dance umbrella and really enjoy what we’re doing.  How has the Chicago music culture influenced you both as artists? How have you been able to stay connected with the local music scene during the pandemic? Chicago music culture has played an immense role not only in our development as artists but as individuals and friends. We’ve been fortunate to spend endless hours DJing and partying at Chicago clubs and events for a long time. It’s a culture that lives and breathes music, whether it’s dance music, the blues, jazz, or otherwise, which is just incredible. It’s obviously challenging to enjoy live music during the pandemic, but we’ve been "quarantine listening" to as much new music as possible… which has resulted in our new Spotify playlist “The Analog Joyride” haha. Check it out !! :) "Let It Ride" is destined for dancefloors across the country, how would you like to see your listeners celebrate this song during physical distancing? We know that people listen to music in different environments… work, car, headphones, radio, laptop, etc. For us, we love listening to music in the car with some volume. It’s a great way to vibe out and get into music without any distractions.  What has been keeping you inspired this year? Three things: #1, the new Lizzo album "Cuz I Love You” which is out of this world AMAZING, #2, an entirely new DAW and production environment, and #3 being able to collaborate with some truly phenomenal artists on our new album “Future Looks Good” !! instagram.com/dirtysolemusic dirtysolemusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Fintan McKahey finds revelation in bedroom studio producers alike, pulling names like Still Woozy as an inspiration. Primarily producing ambiance kissed pop orchestrations in his home studio, he has no quarrels formulating his emotions into a blend of acoustic instrumentation embellished with a distinguishing lo-fi ambiance. And while Fintan has seen his share of success with his preceding EP, his freshest offerings on "Goodbye" come decorated with the tantalizing textures of Ava Archbold's voice. The song is about the waves and washes from the trailing ends of a relationship's conclusion, union and all, hanging on by its last thread of hope. Here, on "Goodbye," Fintan McKahey finds a vibey pocket and goes with it—unpacking silky vehemence with every word that transmits from his low-end register. "And in the cold, you and I find it easy to adore you and why, don't say goodbye we could try for the last time," they sing, voices blending like a steamy infusion, "maybe I was wrong, but I found it easier to fall for your lies." But, amongst the expansive storytelling and ambient reverbs and decays, we find placeholders in the groove that work overtime with subtle animation, never drawing attention away from Ava and Fintan's harmonization in the chorus. The crispy thwack of the snare and a rounded low-end escort the track with meticulous steadiness, giving room for the vocals to evolve and envelope within intimacy, until settling into a devoted closeness—as if swooning within inches of our ears. How did you two manage to find each other and establish such an effortless connection both sonically and in writing together? I actually wrote every aspect of the song myself. I had only gotten Ava in to record some verses that I had already put together myself and just got her singing in the foreground for these verses to create a more of duet type style to the song. Ava Archbold is a young singer/songwriter who is also from West Cork, Ireland where I live. I first came across her, when she released a single called 'Mist' last year. I was very impressed with her vocal style, and she's only 16 years old! It's hard to find another vocalist that stylistically fits with my own and so I thought I have to seize the opportunity and get her in on a track asap. She was a pleasure to work with and I was blown away by her professionalism at such a young age. Where do these productions start for you in the studio? Do you always find yourself drawn to lyrics and melody first, or do in hop right into your D.A.W. and get the instrumentation going? I pretty much always start my songs on the guitar. I would usually write some chords that I think sound different and could have potential. Unlike most other people, at this stage, I usually jump straight into the studio and start trying to write all of the other arrangements before I progress too far with the initial idea. I like to try and not go too far with detail on any one instrument first as I feel that it often works better if you actually try filling out those details and gaps with another sonic element e.g. a keys melody/lead guitar etc. I basically write as I record in the studio. So I might have the entire first half of the song completely polished and recorded but not even have the rest of the song written. The pretty weird technique, but that's just me haha. Has there been any critical milestone in your career that you feel you've inched closer to with the release of Goodbye? Well for starters, it's the first time that I didn't hire someone to mix the track. I just wanted to prove to myself that I could complete the entirety of the recording process alone. So I'm pretty darn proud of that, I must say. Also, I have been intending on getting a female vocalist on a song for years now. Til now, I've just never felt like I had found the right singer to pair with my voice. Because of the style that I adopt with my own vocals (soft approach to the performance & a lot of multi-tracking), it gives this really textured sound in the finished product. So in turn, it really needs to be a sensitive voice to pair with it. I was delighted when I saw Ava perform at a show in Debarra's Folk Club a few months back. She had this really unique delicate voice and such an immense range. I'm very excited to hear what you guys think. I have a lot of plans in the pipeline of getting Ava in on more tracks this year so stay tuned. Is there any specific message or feeling you want to impart to your audience with the narrative and story surrounding Goodbye? I feel like I've dipped my toes into another style of songwriting with this track. Usually, my lyrics are quite abstract and don't follow a narrative so to speak. However, with this track, it is definitely a more relatable theme. “Goodbye” is a love song, looking at things from the other side of the fence. It’s an observation of the struggle at the end of a relationship when both sides are clinging on in hope of salvation. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? My first love is the recording studio. Luckily I finished building my recording studio in the garden here at home, just before lock-down set in. So for the majority of the year so far, I have been extremely happy to have so much more time to focus on recording without any distractions. For the last 4 months, I have been in the studio basically every day experimenting with recording techniques & writing. It has kept me seriously inspired and motivated to have such a beautiful space to create in. I'm so so lucky to have this facility, literally at my doorstep. As a result, I have loads more songs in the works so keep your eyes open for more releases later this year. instagram.com/fintanmckahey fintanmckahey.com #BUZZMUSIC

Currently residing in Orange County, California, Charles Grace has just released acoustic single "The Wreckage." As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, he is preparing to release his first album "The Wreckage." After listening to his music, fans will agree that music lives inside Charles – his talent seems effortless. Charles Grace gave his fans a sneak peek when he released a single from his upcoming album, which is named after the album 'The Wreckage.' In the beginning of the song, Charles Grace showcases delicate fingers on his acoustic guitar. He plucks a romanticized melody that makes up the background of "The Wreckage." The subtle back track allows for Charles Grace to take the vocal spotlight. His relaxed yet passionate vocals and thoughtful lyrics are the combinations that any acoustic song thrives on. He decided to feature the talent of another vocalist Tavia later on in "The Wreckage." Tavia and Charles' vocals will make the listener wonder if they were born to sing duets together. Tavia's voice is soft and flowing, which compliments Charles's deeper voice. They harmonize as if they are beating the same drum inside their souls. Their combined sound is sure to send chills down your spine. As a cherry on top, Charles Grace equals his vocal talents with his songwriting. The lyrics of "The Wreckage" could be perceived with many meanings; he includes thought-provoking phrases such as "fear tells the truth." For lovers of acoustic songs with authentic lyrics to pull on heartstrings – Charles Grace has brought them "The Wreckage." facebook.com/Charles.E.Grace.Music instagram.com/charlesgracemusic #BUZZMUSIC