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Over the last few years, the Little Rock native songstress has produced a veritable catalog of pop that ventures on the borders of soul. Diving in, you'll get a supple dose of swooning breaks, a feeling of throbbing soul, and cascading vocal toplines. In Tenille Ja'Nae's universe, all subject matter is honest, and her reflective lyrical styles have a place in every heart. Tenille Ja'Nae appears in the RnB scene as a confident, expressive songwriter and lyricist who endeavors to remind others about self-love and empowerment—and unsurprisingly, her single makes you feel just that. The track "In My Feelings", her 2018 release, is a continuous pulsing engine powered by wavy oscillating samplings, and reverbs that seem to swagger and vibrate the way Tenille's crescendo's do. Relaxed vocal taper along the perplexing edges of this song—a hook here, a soulful breakdown there—all weaved into a profound, heart rate stabilizing cocktail. The relatable power of the track builds as you delve further; "Nothing's got me feeling like I need to be true, I'd open up to you, every time I did, mistake", she endears. It provokes the listener to look deep inside one's own sudden emotions. It feels easy as your mind relaxes, and you let Tenille Ja'Nei's lyrics inspire some self-examination and release. As we exit, it is easy to see that "In My Feelings", is the rare soul-song gut puncher that totally breaks down your walls and advocates a moment for introspection and soulful vibe. Be sure to listen to "In My Feelings" here. instagram.com/tenillejanae #BUZZMUSIC

ASSAL is a Los Angeles, CA, based, German-born artist who specializes in creating exciting music that has flairs of exotic melodies, Middle Eastern percussion, spicy afrobeat, and fanatic trap elements that make for moving experiences. Since beginning her career, ASSAL has recorded at Kanye West’s Label studio No Name Studios and has performed alongside iconic DJ’s and artists that include Gwen Stefani, and Jermih. Recently, alongside Village Boy Prince, ASSAL has released the stylistically infused single “Wine Pon” and we cannot get enough of it. “Wine Pon” opens up with a Caribbean steel drum that then introduces some grooving organic percussion that beautifully leads to Village Boy Prince’s calm, honest, yet thought-provoking vocals that beautifully compliment the shininess of ASSAL’s sparkly vocals. This is one of those records that you can easily find playing at the club, speaking of what it’s like to dance with that perfect partner, “Wine Pon” will easily get the whole dance-floor moving. “Wine Pon” keeps a patient, yet driving groove that keeps a constant pulse that makes it incredibly easy to listen to. We are loving the vibes radiating from “Wine Pon” and cannot wait to hear what is coming next from ASSAL. You can listen to “Wine Pon” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic ASSAL! We are loving the vibes you have going on in “Wine Pon”, what was the inspiration behind the songwriting? Do you have any type of personal connection to the lyrics? "Wine Pon" is a feel-good track, I wanted to make sure you dance when you heard the song. I produced it a while ago and played it for Prince when we connected during Christmas actually. He loved it and the lyrics just organically came about while we were vibing.  The duet-like performance between you and Village Boy Prince really has our hearts glowing, what was it like to work together? How did you meet? I got connected to Prince through a friend, we were all in LA during Christmas. I had to stay in LA for work and was bummed I couldn’t make it back home so I set up sessions almost every day. One of them was with Prince. After connecting and hearing his story and where he is from I really wanted to do it collab with him. He’s amazing.  Your sound has a whole range of styles infused within, how has growing up in Germany while being raised by Persian parents influenced the music you are creating? I grew up listening to a lot of Persian/Arabic music. My parents would always play music and dance and in Germany, I was exposed to a range of different sounds from electronic to hip hop. I think all those sounds influenced me in a way. How do you feel you have grown as an artist since your release “Habibi Cafe”? What types of challenges have you faced doing it all on your own? I love doing it all on my own, I love that I can actually create exactly what I want without having to explain it to a producer. The only challenge I’m facing is that it takes up a lot of time to produce, vocal produce mix, and master. But I gladly accept that challenge.  What else can we expect for 2020? A lot more music! I am currently working on a project and a bunch of more features.  This quarantine is not stopping me lol. #BUZZMUSIC

Haitan-American artist Senerio Baptiste hails from Miami Beach. Living sonically, Senerio Baptiste is all about expressing his inner vitality, and this will appear quite true in his recent works. We get a level of realness with Senerio Baptiste, as he's already been through an artist-rebrand once realizing his sound wasn't living up to its true potential. Now, Senerio Baptiste uses his music as a way to express himself truly, and the product is absolutely stunning. Senerio Baptiste is all about delivering eclectic productions with progressively important storylines. He further showcases this ability of his artistry in his latest single, "Echelon Black". "Echelon Black" is the type of track that you might listen to and find yourself thinking you've never heard anything quite like it. And honestly, that's what completely draws us in and compels us toward the buzzing energy Senerio emulates. "Echelon Black" proves that Senerio Baptiste is able to synthesize grand musical productions, and it might be difficult to see where he draws inspiration from. Listening closely, you might realize that "Echelon Black" is inspired by various of glam-rock aesthetics, as well as elements similar to island music and deep house productions. Put that all together and the ultimate product tends to be the pinnacle of eccentric. "Echelon Black" attracted our attention from start to finish. We wouldn't have been able to stop the track if we wanted to because of how authentically intriguing Senerio Baptiste makes his artistic offerings. All in all, you can bet that "Echelon Black" has been added to our playlists, and Senerio Baptiste will definitely be an artist we continue to check in on. Discover the unique stylings of Sneerio Baptiste in "Echelon Black" here. Hello, Senerio Baptiste! Welcome, and congratulations on the release of "Echelon Black". As a single that inspired you to unleash your expressive self, can you delve into the thought process that went behind the creation of this song? When I write any song, I usually sit with a beat and let the creativity flow. I talk to people, skim through some books, watch movies and allow the lyrics to organically come to me. That may take a few minutes, an hour, a day, a year, or two. It varies by song, but that's pretty much the premise of how I create. The thought process for this song was "I have a new found love for my skin and sexual orientation. I have to reclaim the time I've lost hating myself for it" I was angry, vengeful, overwhelmed, sad, optimistic, drowning. But one thing is for certain, I knew I wanted to do it for my black queer folks. There's no doubt that "Echelon Black" surfaces many eclectic stylings, which ultimately makes your music as unique as it is. What inspired this level of collaboration regarding various genres? Where do you feel you extracted this attraction to eccentric music stylings? I took inspiration from "Fierce" by Azealia Banks, ASAP Fergs verse in "Work (Remix)", Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, "I Don't Like That Bitch" by Dramatics. "Echelon Black" had a prominent and empowering feel to it. Are you able to describe to our readers the kind of mental headspace you were in writing this single? Once you listen to more of my music, you'll find that my head tends to drift a lot. Just constantly wandering off into a bunch of thoughts. That being said, Echelon Black is a clusterfuck of many ideas that have come to mind throughout the past 4 years. The mindset I had for this song was like a phoenix rising from the dust and The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' dinozord coming out of a volcano to fight a giant villain. or like Kennedy Davenports "burning in a fire but was crystallized and came out a glamazon bitch ready for the runway" energy. Do you feel that your future music will fall more in line with tracks such as "Echelon Black", or do you find that your artistic vision is consistently changing? It's a mixture of both. The girls have been going hard for this song. I performed Echelon Black for two years before releasing it. The reactions have inspired me to make more high energy music like it though it may not be on the same subject of racial injustice and queerness. What can fans anticipate next from you, Senerio Baptiste? A new EP called Godmother. instagram.com/iamsenerio #BUZZMUSIC

Onism E is a New York-based soulful, indie-rock group who is all about being down to earth and being about the music. With each song being an open connection to the listener and a fuzzy warm blanket from the members Eline Chavez (vocals), Chris ‘Lefty’ Vargas (guitar), and Chris ‘CeeRod’ Rodriguez (bass), Onism E welcomes anyone without any judgment or questions. Recently, Onism E released their statement of a record “My America,” and we love every second of their comforting sound. “My America” opens up with a monologue of current world events and how people are coming together before blowing us off of our seats with an equally thundering and chill rhythm section that we couldn’t help but feel nostalgic by. What seals the deal is when Eline Chavez’s silky vocals enter, they were incredibly comforting to listen to - almost like a soft pillow you can lean on after a long day. “My America” is both feel good and emotional, it’s one of those records where it will really make you think about yourself and your life and all of those around you, and we believe this is exactly what Onism E wanted in their music. Since listening to “My America,” our hearts are full of warmth and can’t wait to hear what else is coming from Onism E. facebook.com/OnismEOfficial instagram.com/onism_e twitter.com/OnismEOfficial #BUZZMUSIC

The multi-instrumentalist Emily Cole is a feel-good Pop artist that brings a unique flair to the table. Combining acoustic elements with synthetic at her live shows makes for captivating performances that pull you and keep you in. With the soft flairs of dance music and then an incredibly wide variety of genres to take influence from, Emily Cole is an artist that is sure to have you dancing to every second of her music. Especially with Emily Cole’s latest release, “Ain’t My Vibe,” it is hard to not get up and move to her eclectic songwriting. Being written in a single night, and then quickly forming into that piece of art that it is today, it’s easy to hear how organic Emily Cole is in her music and how it simply flows through her. With Emily Cole’s upcoming patio live shows, we can’t wait to hear what else will be coming from this exciting artist. emilycoleofficial.com #BUZZMUSIC

From Chicago to Los Angeles, LVPSE releases a song full of chills titled "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)". An artist who hopped on the bus from Chi-town to LA taking a massive leap of faith for his career, LVPSE knew that this choice would finally allow his path to align with his purpose. With the release of his mesmerizing single "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)", LVPSE also ties in an atmospheric music video to help bring back that summer feeling. With instrumentation ranging from pop, progressive house, and even alt-rock, LVPSE and his accompanying vocalists truly set a surreal vibe. "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)" opens with airy and transcendent vocals singing about feeling safe with someone he loves. A cheerful beat accompanied by bright acoustic guitar moves this song into different warm places that exude an indescribable summer mood. Eliza Grace adds her captivating vocals that haunt up the background and add vast space in the song. At the same time, LVPSE takes the production to new levels by incorporating a natural instrumental breakdown around the bridge. Perfectly displaying LVPSE's dynamic range and musical approach, although what brings the song even more power is the dreamy music video taking us on a virtual vacation. Be sure to check out LVPSE's "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)", and get yourself into the summer vibes. Go to Los Angeles, LVPSE releases a song full of chills titled "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)". An artist who hopped on the bus from Chi-town to LA taking a massive leap of faith for his career, LVPSE knew that this choice would finally allow his path to align with his purpose. With the release of his mesmerizing single "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)", LVPSE also ties in an atmospheric music video to help bring back that summer feeling. With instrumentation ranging from pop, progressive house, and even alt-rock, LVPSE and his accompanying vocalists truly set a surreal vibe. Listen to "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)" here. Hey LVPSE, welcome to BuzzMusic! We're completely mesmerized by your single "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)". What inspired you to create this song, and when did you begin your creative process? Thanks for having me! This is dope. I've had this hook written about how I am the author of my own perspective and I have to remember to seek out silver linings and remain in gratitude, I can only manifest positivity by thinking positive and embodying positive energy. When the music finally began to take shape and I had found what I considered to be the perfect vibe, it reminded me so much of living in the moment, staying present and going wild... feeling that freedom with someone that says, " The world may be as cold as Winter, but it's always Summer where we are." LVPSE's single "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)" features two incredibly dreamy vocalists. What was your collaborative process like, and how did Eliza Grace and Evan Paulson add to the vibe you were going for? Evan has been a friend of mine for over a decade, he works so fast & I knew he would be perfect for the harmonies I needed to elevate these vocals a bit. When he freestyled his take on the bridge, I was all about it. The dude is so talented and creative - check out Evan Paulson - Co-Pilot EP. Eliza performed at an Emo Nite I attended here in LA last year, and one of my main co-writer of this song, Christian Kwitkowski, happened to be her guitarist. I feel like we painted a very colorful scene with her in this song. Another huge piece of this song came from hitting up John Benoit, the guitarist of a swancore band in LA named Resilia to fill in the solo section. Dude shreds in such a unique way. His part in the video is definitely one of the highlights haha. The sum of these genres gives the tone of the song an aesthetic that's in a league of its own. Speaking on the music video for "Summer Where We Are (feat. Eliza Grace & Evan Paulson)", there are a variety of beautifully shot scenes of nature and cities. Did you shoot these scenes yourself, and how did you come across the theme for the music video? I wanted the video to bring a visual representation of what life can look like if we choose to carve an adventure into every day. Live for the moment, at the moment. I wanted to inspire others to run free. The artistic direction and editing were all me, but the scenes were shot by various amazing photographers. We've heard that LVPSE took a needed leap of faith into your artistic career, and it's clearly paying off. Now that you're an established artist, is there anything you'd like to mention to help get to know LVPSE better, and what your brand stands for and represents? I pursue my hearts' deepest truths and strive to hold no real attachment or expectation on the outcome. I play life like a game, and try to enjoy the view along the way, If all of life is but a dream, and I'm just living lucidly, what on Earth could stop me? What does the rest of 2020 look like for you? I'm writing songs with a new collective across the country called "Unconscious States." There is an infinite amount of ground to cover. I'm grateful to be on this journey of self-discovery. facebook.com/lvpse #BUZZMUSIC

Our next feature artist, Rated R Superstarr, comes to us from Toronto, Canada. Rated R Superstarr credits his musical taste from his mom, who introduced him to legendary musical shakers such as Aaliyah, Mary j Blige, and Sizzla Kalonji. With his career in an upwards trajectory, Rated R Superstarr has released two EPs and one full album with almost 50,000 listeners worldwide. His latest release, "Holograms'' is a fast-moving, heavy-hitting track. "Holograms" beckons you into the track with a reverberating synth sound, the sound is deep and heavenly like a synthesized organ. The beat skips and Rated R enters the soundscape. His raps dominate with a deep resonating tone that interchange from low frequency to quick, spouting lyrics layered with a synthesized vocalization. Rated R does an astounding job at making the track feel like a real hologram. The sound atmosphere skips and trips over itself like a crackling holograph, and the synthesized vocal stylings echo throughout the sound profile. "Holograms" features a deep, low-frequency beat that grinds along the floor of this dope track. Rated R Superstarr brings a chopper technique to his clever rhymes that will leave your head spinning by his rap prowess. We loved this fired up track, and we know you will love "Holograms," too. Listen to "Holograms" here. Hello Rated R Superstarr and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your latest track "Holograms." Can you start by telling us a bit about the track and the meaning behind it? “Holograms” is the lead single from my recent album “Crimson” this song came from the anguish id been feeling before writing that song and how I overcame it. So To me, this song is a Breath of Fresh Air from a Polluted life. We overcome adversity and somehow things manage to work out. What is the hip-hop scene like in Toronto, and how has the community influenced your music? the hip-hop Scene of Toronto is Really Cutthroat, with Most artists thinking there too good for the other. There is little unity within the city everyone wants to be the next big thing out of Canada. Even when other artists Find each other Talented it's more so A competition rather than a Collaboration. The Toronto Sound Can Be anything from neo-soul, Alternative Rnb to Drill Music. I'm doing My best To Create My own Spin on an already rich Canadian sound. "Holograms" literally gives the feeling of a holographic image. What feeling did you want to impress upon the listener? I wanted the Listener To feel Playing Like A Winner and all there Problems can Go Away at least For The 2 mins the song is playing we all go through Things we all overcome them. That small feeling when of the light at the end of the tunnel That's “Holograms” What does the song creation process look like for you? When I write songs I Get into a Zone where All a can hear is the beat. I listen for melodies in the Beat structure and jot them. With my point and melodies, I Craft the Song with my engineer. I lay down the song layer by layer than Have my Engineer (gabriel LA) mix It 10 time Till we feel the track is ready to Be Mastered and Released What's next for you? I just released an Album “Crimson” on June 25, 2020. So I'm looking to start working on a collaboration Project with My Label Mates as wells as a Short Film We Started Working on. instagram.com/ratedr.superstarr #BUZZMUSIC

Hi Kate, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your cover of “Downtown”, it really did brighten our day. What about the song that attracted you to recreate it? I grew up in New York City during the 1960s. I remember being about eight or nine years old when this song came out from London and it literally rocked my world. I bought calf length white boots which were the rage then called Karesh boots and I did the pony dance which was all the rage then and fell in love with pop music through this song  Then last winter and in my last recording session before Covid, I just had the idea to record it for some unknown reason. I just think it’s a fantastic pop song and it really moves the listener into the same feeling of excitement that exists when you go downtown, which I very much look forward to doing. Can you tell us a bit about your creative process? Where do you draw inspiration from when songwriting? I truly wish I knew. Songwriting is such a mysterious process and one thing I’ve seen since the Covid crisis is that you really have to have the freedom in your soul to write songs. I’ve been so preoccupied with what is going on and survival actually, that I have not really had the energy to write much less practice and I’m very glad that I have done so much recording so I can release many songs over the next year. But in truth, I believe that all great art comes from God and that we are really channels for this amazing creative force. Of course, we as songwriters refine the initial creative impulse but I always find that my songs begin in mystery. You mentioned your style is best described as Timely Americana, what genres do you think helped you shape your overall sound? Timely Americana,  only and in that it’s the present conditions of the world that have inspired some of my songs. I felt an urgency to educate people about some of the terrible programs that are actually happening in our world today. But mostly I would consider myself a folk, pop, Celtic, and Americana inspired musician. I’m also very inspired by the traditional sounds of Broadway! How do you want your latest release of “Downtown” to affect others when they hear it? I want them to feel all the rush of the sounds, the sights, smells, the taste, and the vibrancy of being downtown again with each other, not in fear but in joy. I think this music is really able to give that sensation even if it’s just for the duration of the song. What are you during these tough times to keep positive and creative? I’m so glad you asked. Again I find that connection with God is most important because we are going through possibly what I would refer to as the end times or the tribulation possibly? I am a Christian and have respect for all faiths! and I feel that it’s our faith now can turn us within to find the source of our own lives and connect more deeply with that. I certainly want to wish you at BuzzMusic and all musicians and artists Peace and courage to come out with truthful messages that can inspire us now. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my music with a broader public. facebook.com/katemagdalenamusic instagram.com/kate_magdalena #BUZZMUSIC

Australian DJ Beyond Tha Noize (a.k.a. Richard Sacilotto) releases a lively house track titled "Paris." Inspired by his father, who was also a DJ, Beyond Tha Noize was surrounded by pure love for this craft and continued it with joy. Expressing this attitude through his latest single "Paris," Beyond Tha Noize also ties in an energetic music video. If you thought the song was about the lovely city of Paris, you were wrong. Ms. Paris Hilton is the star of this video and song, while she talks about her extravagant lifestyle and DJ'ing for countless clubs. Beyond Tha Noize brings in these pounding hi-fi synths that shoot us straight to Ibiza alongside "Paris." The track begins with haunting synth keys that effortlessly build the song's energy. "Paris" begins speaking about how the nightlife's power is so infectious and pushes her to perform at legendary venues. As the energy builds, we're hit with numerous effects and synths while the beat drops into this heavy house beat that takes us on an electronic ride. A thumping kick keeps the track alive, as well as the deep and pulsing synths and Paris Hilton's effortless sparkle. The music video provides exciting scenes of clubs being taken over by DJs, thousands of fans, and of course, "Paris" doing her thing on stage. Beyond Tha Noize takes us right back to the clubs with "Paris," and we're excited to blast this track on the way there. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Beyond Tha Noize! We're dancing along with your lively house track "Paris." Why did you want to create a song that highlights Paris Hilton in all her glory? Paris is a pop culture icon, successful businesswoman, social media influencer, controversial superstar DJ, and one of the most famous people on the planet. Paris is a boss, she’s on another level where she can do whatever she wants and be successful. If tomorrow Paris decided she wants to be a tattoo artist there would be people lining up and paying thousands of dollars to get tattooed by her. If she decided to go to the moon she would somehow be up there in a pink space ship in a Juicy Couture space suit with thirty chihuahuas by her side. She is one of the few people on earth who has the power and ability to be able to do literally anything. No matter how wild or crazy an idea may seem Paris would be able to pull it off. This was the inspiration behind the track. The production within your single "Paris" really gets us up and moving. Could Beyond Tha Noize tell us how you crafted this energetic track, and what your creative process looked like? We wrote the bassline to Paris and the rest of the track just fell into place. We try not to overthink things too much and just let the creativity flow. We’re all about capturing a vibe. We always keep a clean and positive environment, especially in the studio. We find everything just comes together effortlessly and we’re able to have a lot of fun and really enjoy the experience of producing music. With your previous interview with us, Beyond Tha Noize mentioned that you get inspired by music from the past and present. Where would you say your music lies within the sub-genres of electronic dance music? We try not to limit ourselves to one specific sub-genre. We are always constantly changing and evolving. Our whole style could completely change at any moment. We don’t even know what the future holds for Beyond Tha Noize. All we know is we love creating and producing music and we never know which direction the journey could go. We just embrace it and enjoy every moment. We've heard that Beyond Tha Noize is very passionate about how music can connect with listeners, especially in its own unique way. How do you keep your audience coming back for more? When it comes to the music we always live by this Walt Disney quote: “Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” We care about our fans and always try and give them something unique and fresh with the highest quality production possible. People notice this and they really respect and appreciate our music and this is what keeps them coming back. What can fans anticipate next from you? We don’t even know what we’re doing next. Inspiration comes from anywhere and usually strikes us by surprise and we just go with it. When we know, we usually finish and release the track fairly quickly so our fans don’t have long to wait. That’s one of the benefits of running our own label we don’t have to wait around for months and get approval from a bunch of a&r’s who have no idea how to release our music. instagram.com/beyondthanoize facebook.com/beyondthanoize #BUZZMUSIC

Maur Kii is a fusion artist delivering smooth RnB vibes and charged hip-hop-inspired soundscapes that we recently witnessed on his latest releases "Jump" and "Vibes." Since studying at both Rider University and Los Angeles Film & Recording School, Maur Kii has continued to build on his professionally trained skills while honing in on his natural ability to recognize an inspiring note of sound. His carefully produced projects are a testament to Maur Kii's attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of music production. When Maur Kii started out, the last thing he would coin himself as was a "singer," he viewed himself as a "bar for bar" rapper. Still, applying an autotune technique, Maur Kii has been able to manipulate his vocals and utilize his voice as an instrument. With "Jump" and "Vibes" out for streaming now, Maur Kii has set his sounds up for the perfect summertime listening experience. As he rides the wave of these newest releases, Maur Kii will be refocusing his writing and production talents and hopes to have fresh material for us this upcoming winter. instagram.com/musiciskii instagram.com/loscourtside #BUZZMUSIC