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  • Inner Feelings Surface From the Dark on K.M.G’s “Emotions"

    The Montreal based Hip-Hop artist K.M.G. is one of those artists whose music helps people relieve their emotions. With musical styles that are a direct byproduct of his environment, songs ranging from hyping you up to making you want to ball your eyes out, K.M.G. is someone who can toy with your emotions and influence a change in your life. Being incredibly evident in K.M.G.’s latest release “Emotions,” along with Goo-Goo Ydb, K.M.G. makes us feel reminiscent of the better times in life. “Emotions” has a unique flair to modern hip-hop, it has that classic autotune sound to the vocal performances, but the performances themselves are full of raw emotion. Telling us the story of what it’s like to be betrayed after being treated like royalty, “Emotions” is an experience that many individuals will be able to draw a little inspiration from. “Emotions” features a soft, almost ethereal piano, a heavily deep smooth bass that is speakers are loving. With a slightly edgy 808 drum rhythm that dynamically controls the flow of the song, distinctive flairs of ethereal vocal chops that sweeten our ears. K.M.G.’s honest vocals are perfectly matched by a verse from Goo-Goo Ydb that seal the deal for us. We are incredibly excited about K.M.G.’s art and are looking forward to future releases from this artist. You can find “Emotions” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic K.M.G.! Your latest release “Emotions” feels like the story of what it’s like to be betrayed after being treated like royalty, how do you find yourself personally connecting with the lyrics? What does the song mean to you? The song was based on experiences that I faced when I first started doing shows. I was treated like I was the top dawg and nobody could stop me. I then later took a break from music to focus on school and sports. That break caused people to be mad at my hiatus. I felt like those who supported me turned on me because of my actions. Emotions could be based on the experiences you’ve faced. You could experience hardship and immediately sympathize with the track. Everyone goes through so much in life that it’s impossible to say you’ve lived a perfect life. “Feel like you saw some s***. Been through some evil s*** now I’m on rebel s***”. Those lyrics are meant for the listener to want to combat their issues instead of cowering in defeat. “I don’t have emotions”, means fight what you’re feeling and push through no matter what. Be relentless, be proactive, and most importantly don’t surrender for what you believe in. Just go for it. The song is a story to me and it’s a representation of my experiences. Both you and Goo-Goo Ydb deliver verses that perfectly complement each other, what was the workflow like for creating this? How did the two of you come to meet? Honestly, Goo and I go way back so hitting the booth was filled with encouragement and recommendations. He was on me to fix certain because he believed this track had potential and so did I. To get him on the track I hit him, sent him the beat and hook. He was instantly sold. I met Goo-Goo Ydb from St-Laurent Spartans Football from there we remained tight. Straight from da 4, CV Canada. Being based out of Montreal - a heavily French-speaking city - what are some ways that you have been trying to break free from the crowd and find your own unique voice? Honestly, I realized after my first local viral track Saquon that I was different from the rest from MTL but I sounded like Kodak and that ate me up inside. I wanted to be so unique it drove me crazy sounding like another. From that point on I took a break from music and I focused on ways to be different. I’m different from others because I rap more than I sing and being from here singing is the culture. Hip-hop music is either a trap or pop. I’m trying to be a hybrid between RnB and rap. I barely do trap songs because I feel like I’m not adequate to rap about trapping because it’s not entirely my lifestyle. I’m more of a “how do I feel inside?” type of artist. I’ll do a track about anything I’m feeling. Your music has an interesting feeling of being both smooth and edgy, how did you conclude to creating this sound for yourself? Do you ever find yourself seeking new sources of inspiration? I just love being a smooth type of guy. So the way I talk is the way I write. I like being on the edgy side because that’s what gets everyone's attention. I practice by freestyling with different flows, I practice singing along with using the right tone for each beat. I’m inspired by Juice WRLD, Lil Tjay, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. I’m inspired by them because their music is so relatable and catchy. It makes me dream of a story and that’s the type of music I want to make. Music that will make you dream. Now that this song is out, what else are you planning to put out this year? I’m planning on dropping my first album called Ice Cold. I planned to drop 4-5 music videos along with it. I also plan to drop a song called Dance and Fill in around August as singles to promote the album. instagram.com/kmg_514 #BUZZMUSIC

  • Insomniak973 Claps Back to the Haters on Latest Track "Hate Me"

    Insomniak973 was born Rodney Alexandre from Newark, NJ. Falling in love with rap at a young age, Rodney started recording original music as a child. His turbulent adolescence saw him drop out of school, experience homelessness, and lose a close confidant to gun violence. Turning is turbulent past into self-growth, and motivation Insomniak973 is imparting his life lessons into his music and onto stereos worldwide. His latest release, "Hate Me," is a free-flowing, lyrically charged display of hip-hop that demonstrates what Insomniak973 stands for. There is a dreamy harp strumming heavenly notes and angelic vocalizations sounding in the background atmosphere, which are contrastingly different from the gritty 808 beat and ticking percussion. Insomniak973 raps with prowess and stance as he demonstrates his ownership over the rap game, exemplifying his position to anyone that may challenge or doubt him. "Hate Me," tells the story of a life enveloped in drama and uncertainty- challenging naysayers, living on the run, and taking your well being into your own hands, "Hate Me" is a gritty expose about a life spent living on guard. Insomniak973 has made his mark on his latest hit "Hate Me," make sure you listen to this self-assured hit today. Discover "Hate Me" here. Hello Insomniak973 and welcome to BuzzMusic. Congratulations on your latest release "Hate Me." Can you tell us a bit about yourself as an artist and the overall type of messages you aim to incorporate into your music? I'm happy to be here, thank you. As an artist, I represent the pain and the grind that comes from having nothing and still pushing through. I have been there. I did it all. The message in my music is pretty much don't stop. Don't let anything or anyone stop you or hold you back.   There are many verses on "Hate Me" that puts forth a self-validating and challenging haters viewpoints. What was your intention for the messaging of the song and do you feel like you accomplished what you set out to achieve on this track? You have to challenge a hater's viewpoints or else you'll start believing the things they're saying. Ultimate self-confidence won't allow you to believe them. So I guess my message was to ignore the hate and push through it. And yea I definitely feel I accomplished letting everyone know how I feel. What is the music community like in New Jersey and how has it added to your artistry? The music community is hard out here. Not a lot of artists make it out of here but everyone does music. So that means I just have to work harder. But that's a trait that's healthy to have as an artist or in any field. What does the song creation process look like for you? Pretty much I'll go through beats until I hear something dope. Then I'll pull out my phone and start writing whatever comes to my head. It's not really a special event for me and I don't need any extra stimulants. It comes kinda natural for me if I like the beat. What's keeping you inspired throughout 2020? I'm alive and surviving through a time when people were dropping like flies. Just that alone is enough to keep me inspired. I'm happy to live and I'm gonna take advantage of every minute. instagram.com/insomniak973 facebook.com/insomniak973 #BUZZMUSIC

  • Kick Back and Chill to XUAVAGELOVE’s Spoken Word Release “SPACELOCK"

    The Inland Empire-based artist XUAVAGELOVE is an artist who focuses on the art and craft of the music created over everything else. Since making an impression in Southern California and then becoming a self-booker and working with a vast amount of musical talents, XUAVAGELOVE has released three singles and is back at it again with his release “SPACELOCK.” “SPACELOCK” opens up with a moody, but slightly snazzy instrumental intro with an adlib monologue that perfectly leads to an ever so chill lo-fi hip-hop drumbeat that we cannot get enough of. We felt as if we were up way up in the clouds while listening to this one, it has the vibe, the groove, those jazzy piano chords, that ethereal-like vocal performance that is almost like a spoken word. XUAVAGELOVE tells us about trying to break free and be himself, but he is already locked into what society has put him to. With lyrics like “I’m chasing off to foreign escapes,” we felt the dream that XUAVAGELOVE is chasing after, and we strongly feel that many individuals will be able to find something to connect with while listening to this release. You can listen to “SPACELOCK” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic XUAVAGELOVE! Your latest release “SPACELOCK” felt like an emotional spoken word to us about your dreams, what was the inspiration behind coming up with this one? Did you freestyle the lyrics? First off I would like to show my gratitude for buzz music taking the time to review the song truly appreciate it. I was highly influenced by my connection with God for this song. GOD was using me as a vessel to share a new wave pattern and thought process on how we can see the new world that we are living in. It’s about being yourself and staying focused on the things in life that resonate at a high frequency and not letting the distractions of this world distract you. You have angels and demons and we choose what we tap into both are very powerful frequencies but we know that the light brings peace and the dark brings confusion we have all been in the dark and that ok as long as we are flying towards the light of righteousness in our heart. We must continue to become connected to our higher selves in a world where the main goal is to keep us disconnected from the source. A freestyle yes this is a 1 take freestyle mixed and engineered by Xuavage I call any freestyle I do A XuavageLove freak style. We are loving the lo-fi hip-hop beat that is going on in the back, what had made you want to go in this direction to create that? How did you create those interesting vocal adlibs that are spaced out in the back? I was just listening to some old beats I had downloaded A while ago and I remember I was smoking on some delicious ganja called Rosey And I tapped into the beat right when it came on and was like ima fvk this song up right now and I sat down recorded the lyrics in about 5 min and it was a wrap! Working with my personal Producer @RisktakerP he has taken my vocal music abilities To another level by allowing me to experiment so deeply with my adlibs it’s become a Xuavage Specialty so when I got alone in the studio by myself I decided to see how experimental I could get and the spaced-out frequencies were connecting divinely for an ALEIN like myself How has being based out of the Inland Empire helped influence and shape the music that you are creating today? How has your time in Southern California shaped the artist you are now? Coming from the I.E has helped in the way that a lot of people are making the same type of music vibes and flows. So by being aware of this I came to the understanding that is not what I want to do I don’t want to sound like any other artist and my subconscious thoughts started to take over my musicality and I just took off from there is a real rockstar I grew up with my father playing an eclectic range of music since he is a musician and amazing drummer so the soul flow of music is deep in my blood and runs through my heart! I believe that growing up in Cali gave me my nonchalant type attitude and free flow energy where I just really don’t give a fvk what people think of me I’m living my life through the power of love so I know God has my back and that is what true freedom is. Since your debut release “BAD RUN”, how do you feel you have evolved as an artist? What types of goals do you have for yourself with future releases and how do you plan on achieving those? Since Bad Run has come out I have been around some next level Souls that have helped me elevate not only my musicality but my spirit has grown quantumly! I am the next biggest icon years come and go but I will still remain I’m not in this for fame I’m not in this for the money I’m in this to live my purpose and change the lives of the souls that believe in me. I have been making music for about 10 months now and have over 100 songs ready to be released some and my team plan on going XUAVAGELOVE XRAZY FOR MY FANS! What else can we expect for 2020? IN 2020 expect the takeover with over 60 songs produced by the oracle himself my producer @risktakerp The greatest combo of MUSIC & MUSIC VIDEOS all my music videos are shot and edited by One person the best videographer director and editor in the game @sickoxo aka Demarcus Lamont EXPECT A special 5-7 song Ep produced by @bondeyes And expect an album collaboration with the next biggest female artist @tayaangelique big tings coming are your ready for the XUAVAGELOVE EXPERIENCE. instagram.com/xuavage_love unitedmasters.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • Stephanie Mae Has Our Emotions in a Twist With Dramatic Single "You Got Me"

    Pop artist Stephanie Mae hails from Seattle, Washington, and has been quite invested in her music ever since recent years. Stephanie Mae brings many different elements to light with the type of sound and style she chooses to pursue. As a predominant pop artist, Stephanie Mae uses her artistic palette to her utmost advantage. She constructs music that screams honesty, and she often shares parts of her life and personal experiences that provide her with a string of impressionable expressions. We find that Stephanie Mae is one to offer many sides of herself to her sound, and this quality ultimately shines through in her latest single, "You Got Me." There's a slow eloquence involved within Stephanie Mae's latest release, "You Got Me." With a strong pursuit of innocence, "You Got Me" feels light and airy with its delivery. Stephanie Mae has the right approach with her vocal sound, as she blends together powerful melodies with passionate vocalism. There are authenticity and depth that pours off of "You Got Me," and it's easy to extract a meaningful perspective from Stephanie Mae. You'll find yourself searching for answers within the song and even possibly finding a hidden truth about yourself. Stephanie Mae gives full transparency with some pretty vulnerable aspects of her truth, and songs like "You Got Me" offer a refreshingly honest perspective. Check out Stephanie Mae's "You Got Me" here. Welcome Stephanie Mae, and congratulations on releasing "You Got Me"! What does this particular single release mean for you, both artistically and personally? Thank you so much! This song means a lot to me - I'm getting to a place in my music and song releases where I feel like I'm writing from a much more authentic place. My previous songs all definitely came from real-life experiences, as they still do now, but I feel that now I'm tapping into more of my own voice and sound. I know this is gonna just keep going and feel linked to my own personal journey of accepting myself and feeling braver to be my true self without changing. I feel that authenticity also comes out in the song, and I know it will be a lifelong journey. There was definitely a youthful tone incorporated into "You Got Me". Was this intentional, or do you feel that your music naturally emulates that kind of energy? Yes! I perceived it as whimsy and play. I purposely wanted that glockenspiel/xylophone melody interspersed with bells. Most of my songwriting and song production ideas are based on intuition and I try not to define it too much, but I imagine it's because when you're feeling the feelings that the song portrays, there's an element of feeling giddy like a child. Before that feeling of fear sets in, there's almost a feeling of innocent hope and excitement. I wanted to create the impression where it almost sounded like I was alone in my room playing the xylophone or hitting bells, and didn't mind if there were the sounds of "mess-ups" recorded. What was the predominant takeaway message intended for the audience of "You Got Me"? Are you often hopeful that listeners extract a certain kind of message from your music, or do you believe in open interpretation? I definitely believe in open interpretation. I don't think it's possible to ever really control or dictate what a user will experience. You can set a foundation and plant seeds, but ultimately the listener is going to interpret the song their own way, and resonate it with it in their own way. Once a song is released out there, the song is no longer just mine! Fly babies, fly! Now that "You Got Me" has debuted, what are some of your next goals moving forward? I am planning to finish up my next EP, which I will be releasing in the fall. I am *so* excited to share it with you all. It's been years since I released my last EP. What can your fans expect to hear next from you Stephanie? A lot more of my authentic true self shining through - you're going to hear my "Stephanie Mae" sound truly. instagram.com/stephaniemaemusic stephaniemae.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • Tu Much Proves How to Hustle with a Bustle

    Surfing the waves in Los Angeles is the confident Hip-Hop artist Tu Much. Tu Much has been working in the entertainment industry since he was sixteen years old and since then has charted on DRT Global Top 150 Indy Airplay Chart, the DRT Global Top 50 R&B Hip Hop Airplay Chart, and the DRT Top 200 Airplay Chart. Back at it again with his bopping new single ‘Big Stacks,’ Tu Much has quickly made an impression in our lives with this one. “Big Stacks” is one of those records where you can’t help but feel like you’re a baller while listening to it, it tells us about what the hustle is like to build the connections and artistry to make it to the top, and it is hard to not feel inspired while listening to this one. Tu Much clearly has been honing on his craft to make this happen; each element is perfectly suited to fit one another and become one big wall of sound that hits us right in the face. “Big Stacks” features a melodic, slightly mellow tense lucked synth that keeps a patient yet driving atmosphere, a thundering edgy 808 drum kit, and of course, TUMUCH’s tight vocals that have us moving our heads to the beat. Since listening to this one, we cannot wait to hear what else is coming from Tu Much. Be sure to listen to “Big Stacks” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Tu Much! Your latest release “Big Stacks” is full of attitude and honesty, could you tell us what the song means to you personally? Man that record means a lot this the first sony we pushing off the 912 music group & we been putting in a lotta work to get the vibe we got overhear heard so it means everything right now ....we moving wit this one We’re loving the simplicity yet fullness of this one, what was the recording process like for this one? Did the beat come first or the vocals? I’m not going to lie these days I just let the beat take me there...I never have the vocals before the beat and the process was no lie just another day at the studio big faded in the joint living a lil bit Congratulations on charting on so many DRT charts! What was that whole experience like? Did you ever feel like your music was meant for a specific audience? When you first go into music you fasho limit yourself to who you want to push yo music too and for the most part, it’s yo ppl yo folk but I had to get outta that ....this one for everybody ....even ya granny and them ...turn them old folks up one time too Since your release of “Everybody know”, how do you feel you have personally grown as an artist and songwriter? What are some goals you have for your future self? I used to be able to write ...that’s the difference but now ....between business ...home life ...and all the bs that comes with the life aye man just put my lit ass in the booth and let me show out Thank you for being here! What else can we expect for 2020? You can expect a whole new project from me ... I and my lit fam tryna start a reality tv show cause we so are way too much for the ppl not to see and big features and more unspoken vibes on the way ...thank y’all for rocking wit me one time tumuchmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • Listeners Are Raving Over Kyle's Latest Track "Go Get It"

    Rhymes that get your head nodding along realizing their heavy-hitting quality is what Kyle AleXander brings on his latest track, "Go Get It." Unafraid to paint his own life's story throughout his rhymes, Kyle connects with his fans over clever, witty, and outstanding lyrical flows. Hailing from New Castle, Delaware Kyle is poised to take the music industry by storm with his modern and direct take on the hip-hop game. Kyle's latest track draws us in with its melodic call to "Go Get It." Kyle's voice can flow from smooth RnB stylings to delivering heaving-hitting rhymes with prowess. His attention to different vocal stylings makes "Go Get It," a multidimensional lyrical performance delivered by the singular source that is Kyle AleXander. The grinding 808 beat drops hard on "Got Get It," as does the ticking, skipping, and reverberating percussions. When Kyle slides into rap mode, the beat matches his intrepidity and intensity he omits, verse for verse; we loved these adjoining elements. It heightens the song to another level of authority. Kyle AleXander is the type of artist that doesn't come along often. His ability to fill the soundscape with ever-changing vocalizations and precise attention to detail in his instrumental arrangement makes Kyle AleXander an artist you'll be adding to your favorite playlists. Hello Kyle, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Your latest single "Go Get It" is an impressive demonstration of your prowess as an artist. Can you start by telling us a bit more about the track and how it came about? Sure,  the song "Go Get It" is a song about a realization that I came to that all of my hopes and dreams and goals are still available and within reach for me. I would just have to push aside all of the distractions and Go Get It!  You seemingly move from singing to rapping interchangeably on "Go Get It." What does the songwriting process look like for you and how do you decide which verse sing and which verse to rap? The writing process for me is always about creating a vibe and a melody withing my verse. The beat for Go Get It, produced by Lytton Scott, made me want to mix some R&B type vibes with some hip-hop vibes. A lot of my songwriting comes from me vibing to the beat and freestyling to it. Once I find a melody that I love, I go back and fill in the melody with lyrics.  What is the music scene like in New Castle and how has the community influenced your music? The music scene is growing in New Castle (Delaware), to be honest, for a long time the music scene in my State was unsupportive and people had a "crabs in a barrel" mentality. A lot has changed in recent years to make it a more supportive environment. Even though artists had a negative mentality, I've personally received nothing but love and support from the Artist community. Also, I have done a lot of networking in the larger markets that are close to me. (Philly, Baltimore, DC, Jersey, New York) You exhibit a perfect balance of RnB and Hip-Hop on "Go Get  It." Who are some artists that have influenced your craft? Thanks! You're far too kind! Some of my musical influences are Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, J. Cole, Drake, Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Tory Lanez. I love the way these Artists create and convey their message and creativity through their music. What does the rest of 2020 look like for you? I have a TON of releases and music coming out for the rest of 2020. I just released a new single on the 4th of July called "America I Got A Question". I will be releasing another single at the end of the month. I plan to release at least one to two singles per month for the rest of the year! instagram.com/kylealexander711 facebook.com/KyleAlexander711 #BUZZMUSIC

  • Hear the Dreamy Song "Pictures" From Bella Bradley

    The piano plays like a graceful ballerina around Bella Bradley's latest release, "Pictures." A heavenly voice bathed in light illuminates the soundscape as Bella Bradly ushers the listener to a place of tranquility. From West Sussex, UK, Bella is a 21-year-old singer taking inspiration from classical Italian "cantante femminile" like Maria Callas, to influential female artists such as Mini Riperton, Stevie nicks, Lana del Rey. Bella's compositions are wistful and airy, painting a dreamscape within her world of sound. "Pictures" transports between heavenly lit verses and low electro-synth shockwaves on the chorus, it's like a gate opening between the two dimensions of sound. The different aura's of sound illustrates the troubled lyrics of a crushed love and the vertical climb ahead back to happiness. The delicate piano pieces, which are sentimentally scattered throughout "Pictures," give you the same dreamy feeling when you look through old photo albums, reminiscing of happy moments in time. Bella's voice touches the listener with a lullaby softness while alluring the listener with her more powerful vocal displays, Bella's gives a mesmerizing acrobatic lyrical performance. Her delicate way of weaving an imaginative soundscape embraces an emotional connection with her listeners. Take a moment to explore Bella Bradley's latest release "Pictures" today. instagram.com/bellabradleymusic facebook.com/BellaBradleyMusicx #BUZZMUSIC

  • WHYJOHNNY Sings a Detailed Story With, "Face Like a Ghost"

    The Native New Yorker and Singer/Songwriter WHYJOHNNY releases his descriptive single "Face Like a Ghost." Although he was born in 2001, WHYJOHNNY still feels that pull towards 90s culture and music. Pushing back and forth between his expression and internal conflicts, we can hear his passion through each breath he takes. Especially on his latest single "Face Like a Ghost," WHYJOHNNY sings a detailed story of being haunted and followed by a little girl with a "Face Like a Ghost." With mid-tempo rhythm and bright folk instrumentals, WHYJOHNNY brings a heartfelt tune with a vastly intriguing lyricism that takes us through his hauntings. Starting the track with transcendent acoustic guitar picking and WHYJOHNNY's clear vocals, "Face Like a Ghost" brings us into the storyline right from the jump. WHYJOHNNY begins describing a ghostly experience where he and his friends traveled up a haunted building to an eerie room and discovered something beyond this plane. Being in awe of what he found, "Face Like a Ghost" not only tells his story with exceptional detail but truly makes a beautiful song through uplifting instrumentals that remind us of the ones who've lived and loved before us. A mesmerizing piece, WHYJOHNNY's "Face Like a Ghost" is undoubtedly a track you'll get lost in. Listen to "Face Like a Ghost" here, and be sure to check out WHYJOHNNY's EP ‘Because’ available on July 31. Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're intrigued by the storyline you've provided with your single "Face Like a Ghost." Is the song meant to be taken literally, and was it inspired by real events? Thank you! Glad to be a part of the community. My song “Face Like a Ghost” is directly inspired by a dream, so in a way, it was inspired by real events. The lyrics are just there to tell the story. Within your single "Face Like a Ghost," you serve blissful and uplifting instrumentals. Why did you choose to make the song so uplifting, even though your lyricism is a bit haunting? The dream was a haunting one for sure, but once I woke up I felt relieved. Relieved that the dream was over. So lyrically I am telling the story of the dream but musically I am foreshadowing the feeling you would get when waking up from a haunting dream. You have mentioned that your songwriting process is marked with the tension between your expression and internal conflicts. How do you battle this out during your songwriting process? I just try not to think about it and I try not to block it out. I invite any pain or internal conflict when I write. I try not to fight any feeling when I write no matter how unwanted that feeling may be. We've heard that you have a variety of demos that describe your journey in life and as an artist. What should we anticipate from these songs, and are you planning to release them anytime soon? For me, the EP closes a chapter in my life that I have been trying to let go of for a while. Now that it's finished I am planning on bringing my favorite demos to a few of my musician friends at Berklee to start really bringing them to life. These demos all have a somewhat melancholic feel to them and are lyrically less direct. What's next? I will be using those demos to put together a full-length album, and as soon as venues start opening up I will start playing shows again. I might even get a tour going to promote the album. We’ll see. instagram.com/whyjohnny_ twitter.com/JonathanRichma8 #BUZZMUSIC

  • We Struck Gold With Alfie Templeman's Latest EP, "Happiness In Liquid Form"

    Bedfordshire's own Alfie Templeman releases a soaring alt-pop EP titled, 'Happiness In Liquid Form.' The name Alfie Templeman might ring a bell, as you may have seen the rising alt-pop star on 90ft billboards in Times Square and Central LA. Landing his music amongst many radio stations and international press releases, we're honored to feature the talented 17-year-old artist and his latest EP "Happiness In Liquid Form." Alfie takes us on a transcendent ride through the past couple of decades, while spicing up the project with his sweet-sounding vocals and catchy melodies. With thorough alt-pop production and organic instrumentals, the "Happiness In Liquid Form" EP serves vastly different atmospheres for a textured storyline. Opening the EP with the title track "Happiness In Liquid Form," an upbeat tempo pushes through this track with bright electric guitar melodies, dynamic pop production, and Alfie Templeman's playful and catchy vocals. The hook takes us back to early 00s alt-pop with Alfie's layered and softly filtered vocals, west coast-infused electric guitar, and spirited synth progressions. Alfie Templeman sings a fun-loving message of experiencing that rush when falling for someone and vocalizes these emotions with heart while singing over the pronounced alt-pop beat. While the beat breaks down around the bridge, Alfie picks us back up with energy and pushes us over to the next track. "Things I Thought Were Mine" brings us back to modern-day alt-pop with island-like synths and a groovy mid-tempo pop beat supported by pulsing electric guitar. While Alfie Templeman begins vocalizing, he starts on a mellow note while feeding off the song's escalating energy and delivering us this funky alternative space around the hook. The electric guitar melodies fire through the track and establish the dynamic atmosphere, all of which Alfie Templeman supports with his relatable lyrical message. Singing of tainted love and fighting for someone who isn't entirely worth it, we're truly loving the vast space and range within the project so far. Celestial synths open up the next track "Maybe This Is Time," and moving forward, we can't help but feel chills run up our spine while the down-tempo beat kicks in with a psychedelic electric guitar that sinks into introspective minor melodies. The organic drum patterns make this song even more wholesome and emotional, while Alfie Templeman sings a melancholy tale of letting go from someone with his soft vocals full of clarity and depth. With added keys and tightly-wound alt-pop production, we can feel the soul that Alfie incorporated into this song as he takes his time to deliver his vocals with poise. The vibe within this track is like no other, as it pulls away on our heartstrings with each beat. Firing the energy machine back up with "Obvious Guy," from the jump we're met with upbeat and unique percussion patterns, funky synth melodies, and Alfie Templeman's filtered vocals. As the beat drops into this whole-sounding alt-pop beat, we're left dancing away with the playful instrumentation and Alfie Templeman's relatable lyricism. A passionate song about not wanting to say goodbye, Alfie turns these contemplative emotions into a well-rounded and energetic pop anthem. Once again, the playful electric guitar livens up the track and brings us back to prime Maroon 5. A groovy bassline takes the bridge by storm and induces nothing but passion and energy, ending the track on a perfect note. Time is ticking away within the next track "Wish I Was Younger," and we're instantly relating to the song's message. Opening with nothing but a pulsing electric guitar and Alfie's sweetly-filtered vocals, once the verse arrives, we're up and moving with the lively drum patterns and subtle keyboard melodies. Alfie Templeman begins singing yet another highly relatable tune of wishing he could travel back in time to be with someone who still has a hold on him. The bridge slowly breaks down with background pads and Alfie's sole vocals, yet energetically jumping back into the fiery hook with heat. So far, the lyrical themes within Alfie Templeman's EP have been a roller coaster, yet one we can easily resonate with. Getting down with the groove of the outro track "My Best Friend (feat. Coach Party)," we're met with a mid-tempo clapper that haunts up the entire EP. As Alfie Templeman's vocals appear alongside the plucky electric guitar, his filtered vocals create this deep and pressing space where he sings of his best friend being a killer in disguise, and will wow you with her many mesmerizing ways. Second time around the hook, Coach Party's angelic vocals appear alongside Alfie's, while she also takes a short yet sweet solo that adds a dynamic female flare. Their vocals harmonize in such a spectacular way and perfectly end off the entire EP on an intriguing note, making us want more from Mr. Alfie Templeman. It's safe to say that the "Happiness In Liquid Form" EP took us on a dynamic ride through love, loss, lust, and everything in between. With catchy alt-pop melodies and Alfie Templeman's sweet delivery, the project screams vibes with a side of day-dreaming. Discover "Happiness In Liquid Form" here. instagram.com/alfietempleman alfietempleman.com #BUZZMUSIC

  • Learn More About Peace in Zacc P’s Latest Single “In My Ends"

    ZaccP is an Orlando born artist whose history spans across a vast amount of the entertainment industry from acting to singing. Since beginning his career as an artist, ZaccP has achieved over 10M streams, achieved top 40 status on mainstream radio across several states, and has achieved recognition from industry-leading websites. Using his voice once again to move the people, ZaccP recently released his statement of a single “In My Ends” and his powerful songwriting definitely comes through and shines in this one. “In My Ends” opens up with an optimistic intro that pulls us into the music. Once the main glitchy beat comes in, we were completely blown off of our seats as we were told the story of how people are struggling on the streets and the lack of peace going on in the world is making things difficult for everyone. “In My Ends” features an evolving hip-hop drum beat that switches from a straight beat to a more glitchy style each section, a harmonica-like riff that holds a hook in the chorus,  lo-fi moody synths that sit in the back to give a sparse yet ethereal atmosphere, and then ZaccP’s eclectic vocals that switch between a flowing rap to a more spoken-word style that keeps us at the edge of our seats waiting to hear what he tells us next. This is one of those important records that sheds light on a lot of current events and we feel that everyone should take a listen to it and learn something new. You can listen to “In My Ends” here. #BUZZMUSIC

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