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You're clear for takeoff as you press play on Mercenary Nimble's latest release "Hard to Bass." Coming to us from Russia, Mercenary Nimble is creating heavy-hitting down beats and cool synths. He draws his inspiration from his friends in the producing industry including Fancy J London, Romsii, DJ Ross tha Boss, and more. His recent release "Hard to Bass" is a cumulation of professional goals Mercenary has fashioned for himself and he is well on his way to realizing many more.  "Hard to Bass" starts with a muffled, echoing voice, as you would hear on a launch pad clearing a rocket for take-off, and take off is exactly what this high octane EDM track does. The soundscape explodes with ticking percussions, and low end booming bass. The bass also acts as a melody bouncing off notes and playfully propelling the song forward. Mercenary builds tension within the track pausing elements of sound throughout the composition highlighting the bouncy bass and ticking percussion on their own. Mercenary spins the elements of sound around the listener as a whirling tornado of sound envelopes you. "Hard to Bass" is destined to be a club hit, we can already see the pounding strobe lights matching "Hard to Bass" electrifying beat. Listen to "Hard to Bass" here. Hello Mercenary Nimble and welcome to BuzzMusic. Your latest release is an explosive, energizing hit. What feeling did you want to create for your listeners on this song? Well, my intention with my track single Hard to Bass was to create a song that is true to the music genre, Russian Hardbass. I wanted the listeners to feel like the song was from a bonafide Russian. You mentioned you have two years' experience within the industry. What made you want to pursue creating EDM as a career? Before I got into the music industry I did not listen to many genres of music, then I somehow stumbled upon some Russian Hardbass. From there I began to experiment to try and recreate what I now loved. Then Fancy J London recommended I submit my music on sites like Spotify and it started from there. What is the music scene like in Russia and how has your music community influenced your craft? The Russian Hardbass scene is definitely dominated by producers like DJ Blyatman or XS Project and many others. I found myself drawn to it, even inspired by many of these talented producers. Their music makes me want to perfect mine so that one day I can be producing alongside them. Where does your inspiration come from when constructing a song? I am not too sure, generally, when I create a new song I just go for it and build it up as I go. I do not get as inspired by many things, although I can feel motivated at times. What is in the works for you right now? We can't wait to hear what's next from you Mercenary Nimble! I want to make some more Russian Hardbass and also work on my Synth music. I feel like I have nailed the feel for my Synth, but I want to improve on my Russian Hardbass till I can get to where I want to be. Till then that is what I will be doing. I would like to thank Buzz Music for this opportunity and this review. It was great working with you all. instagram.com/mercenarynimble twitter.com/nimblescult #BUZZMUSIC

A harmonica calls you into John Rush's new track "Sister" like a steam engine whistle, blowing along the track. Hot off the heels of a very eventful 2019, John Rush has continued his exciting path of a year adorned with sold-out shows and approaching summer music festivals; John is spreading his wings and is bringing his music to fans across the UK. "Sister" was recorded live during a sweaty 8 hour recording session where John played every instrument featured on this riveting track. "Sister," tells the tale of reflection of wrongdoing towards another, a grumbling apology, offering an explanation to those that may have been hurt, annoyed, or angered along the way. John continues to enlighten, explaining that if you foster reciprocal relationships and let love in, you will inevitably trudge through the mud and develop a lasting bond. The acoustic guitar strums with power and intent as John smoothly howls his lyrics like a cowboy calling his cattle home at dusk. "Sister"  is a juxtaposition of sound, and John has illustrated the song, rather uniquely, as we hear a transformation of familiar folk characteristics to a dark and hazy ballad of the wild west. You won't be able to stop your foot from stomping along with John Rush's latest hit "Sister." Hello John, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your latest release "Sister." Can you tell us a bit about where the melody came from? I suppose it's just an amalgamation of many influences, its defo got that driving blues thing happening. Bit of Ritchie Havens in there with some Black Keys for good measure As you mentioned, sister was recorded during an 8hr recording session. What was that process like for you? How were you able to layer the elements so cohesively while creating every aspect of sound yourself? It was a really enjoyable experience, felt like a wee guy again. Recorded the acoustic with a click and then just experiment after that. "Oh, a bass drum all the way through... Can I add some of that Roland Keyboard actually now" then adding all the backing vocals was fun? Was just a great experience. 100% the most creative session I've had in a studio. "Sister" touches on a more serious subject matter of burned-out relationships while offering a path to absolution. Do you commonly write your songs from a personal place? I think I used to just not bother about lyrics, it was all about the melody. But as I started writing more personalized lyrics, folk began to listen more. I suppose folks know when your not being genuine, you get sniffed out very quickly. So I suppose I just write what's on my mind at the time these days. I get to vent and folk can relate, so everybody wins I'd like to think. We've seen many shows canceled around the globe due to the recent events of Covid-19. How will it feel finally being able to get up in front of a crowd and playing your songs live? Well, I was penciled in to play around 10/12 shows over this period, lots of festivals including Eden Fest, Threshold Fest, and Doune The Rabbit Hole not to mention my own Headline Show in Glasgow that was set for the 7th of May (it's now been rescheduled for the 14th of Oct). But its "1st world problems" when the reality is folks' lives are at risk, so I'll dry my eyes. I really can't wait to get out and play though, it'll be another version of what used to be but I'm sure we will all work out very quickly how to have a lot of fun in the new norm' What's next for you, John? Well as I've said the Glasgow Headline Show at Saint Luke's has been rescheduled for the 14th of October but other than that I don't think we have much else booked. I have written a lot since lockdown so I am excited to get into a studio whenever I can. I have a few that I'm really excited to let folk hear. Other than that just being allowed to see my family and friends in person is what I'm really buzzing about. I'll maybe try and tick that off first facebook.com/johnrushmusic #BUZZMUSIC

LLV is an R&B artist whose music is heavily focused on their love for guitars. Using the instrument as a source to create unique tones, LLV has a unique approach to music creation that feels almost experimental but with a familiar feeling to it. This was something that we could easily hear in LLV’s latest release “Brush Her Hair”. “Brush Her Hair” opens up strong with the chorus hitting us in the face first, coming in thorough with the lyrics “I like the way she brush her hair”, LLV creates an interesting soundscape that pulls us into his mind. We couldn’t help but feel like “Brush Her Hair” was about feelings that LLV had caught on to someone. This is something that we believe a lot of people will be able to relate to, combined with the production aesthetic of a chill-out RnB backdrop over heavy hip-hop drums, “Brush Her Hair” is a song that LLV’s fans will be pleasantly happy to hear. “Brush Her Hair” features a twangy electric guitar that sings along with the vocals, twinkling soft pads that sit in the back, deep modern-sounding 808 drum kit, and then LLV’s perfectly intimate vocals that are right up on your face along with a sparkling reverb that combines it together with the track. We are loving everything that went on in “Brush Her Hair” and can’t wait to hear what is coming next from LLV. Welcome back to BuzzMusic LLV! We are loving the deep vibes you have going on in “Brush Her Hair!” What was the songwriting process like? Did it start on the guitar? Majority of the songs I create I start with the instrumental first and let the lyrics flow from there. the songwriting process was just natural I stick to what I like then build from it. We are loving how much you love the guitar! What are some ways that you try to manipulate the sound? EQ a must, my other plugins I keep secret. Now that “Brush Her Hair” is out, what kinds of direction do you see your music going in future releases? Do you have any new styles or ideas that you’d like to try out? I'm not sure, but whatever I come up with I hope people enjoy it. definitely interested in trying out a new genre not sure which one yet. What's next for you? I'm not even sure! instagram.com/llvforever #BUZZMUSIC

Tampa Rapper Lil Ken's musicology survives in an area where the struggle was ordinary. For this reason, there's no wasted time between his realism in his retrospective lyrics and his energetic rhetorics—and even then, all of it feels trimmed in the right places. As the first album of his career, 'Going Global,' — which emerges on the spurs of this rising phenomenon's many singles—he administers some enlightening autobiographical insights that span from his struggles in youth and weaves from being vulnerable to exciting and profound. While it's true the themes here are tightly bound around overcoming adversity, getting money for the family, love, and avoiding unloyal deceivers—the air-tight focus is always present. His narratives and the abundance of that enamoring vocal processing exposes a rapper capable of detailing his world to his fans with a familiar contemporary flavor. "Prance" dances in nonchalant like a song engorged with a suave attitude. Sampled horns declare the imminent arrival of something more significant as the energy builds. Many have given focus to the material things, but Lil Ken brings his own self-reliance to the front page with this opening track. This one depicts Lil Ken's introspection on his romantic quarrels of the past. A statement like, "In order to be rich you gotta take a chance" might steer you to believe one type of narrative, but Lil Ken ponders more: "Give me a chance I can't help everybody I ain't got enough hands... I thought she was right, snaked me in the end." He infrequently wanders anywhere beyond the reach of relatable—and there's not much room for fillers here with the length of the song—as Lil Ken's commitment to this confident production is reinvigorating for even the most popular cliches in rap. The album's first half is stacked with songs directly in your face with some of the pressing issues that Lil Ken has experienced. "Watchin' 4 Me" packs a contemplative hook with "I had to realize everything that hurt me benefited me, I'm destined to be." On "Cost EM," a more swaying feel is embellished with an odyssey about true loyalty. In this effort, Lil Ken uses reflective adlibs to reiterate the lack of co-dependency he experiences when confronted with bandwagoners. He questions his clicks loyalty here, "Gotta pick aside when they crash and burn who's gonna rise?" he continues, "Tables turn and true colors arrive, turned my back and they filled me with knives." At this point, we feel the improving dynamic and breathing atmosphere of Lil Ken's planet as his incredible taste in supporting beats expands his production. Lil Ken's most potent exhibition yet might well be "Playboy." This song is separated by a set of tightly wound instrumental samples that sprinkle along the edges of this champaign popping anthem. This song features a vibrant upfront vocal, skipping hi-hats, and a vibe level that bears a new gloss and sheen over the proceedings of Lil Ken's dominance. The samples and energy on "Playboy" and engulfing lyrical riffing of "All In" are among the boldest and addictive compositions the Tampa native has ever blessed with his flow. Throughout this album, Lil Ken stays perpetually loose in demeanor, while his multidimensional approach and natural confidence force every beat to bend to his will. On the reflective "Rockit," smoothly delivers reflections about living in the dedication of his dreams are the main anchor. Here he exclaims, "I can't get no sleep, I can't f**king eat, dedicated to this shit, till my fam on flex"—lyrics that resonate loud as his clear commitment to his profession is expressed throughout this complex amalgamation of this young rapper's inner consciousness. As confident and vigorous as Lil Ken sounds throughout "Going Global," its most pausing moments are his most exposing experiences. The blooming sub-bass and tightly metallic snare cross-stick on "Thought About Dying" help set a darker inflection as Lil Ken admits to the weight of the relationship he has lost. "I was in love with you. I thought that you were mine," his focus aimed at expressing that, "When I lost you, I thought about dying." He knows the suggestions of the raw line he's dished out—and he refuses to implode under the pressure of being vulnerable. On "Walk Through" he continues with a tangible sense of elusiveness, dusting every bar with a spicy seasoning for the ears: "Watch how I hop in the coop switch lane, Do it for the fans give a fuck bout the fame." It's a fitting length with fourteen tracks—but with most songs barely scraping three minutes, it rushes past us at a pace that leaves some reminiscence to the typhoon of lyricism that was just gifted to us. The next move for this talented budding rapper is to keep elaborating with new textures, even if it is in the form of refined adjustments to his current formula in terms of production. However, by continuing this straight trajectory upwards, the Duke University juvenile is the newest impending threat to his musical competitors in the same genre. Lil Ken doubles down on his lyrical muscles on Going Global while asserting his dynamic productions as a unique rising star in the urban universe. Lil Ken has been grinding his raps to the point where it feels like he could slice through adversity in front of him through his music. It's remarkable that even amid a childhood that could be described as challenging— as its less volatile descriptor— he manages to refocus his energies into an album for all parties to partake in. As Lil Ken emerges on the industry stage, "Going Global," is hopeful just a taste of what he can extend to rap game for the future. Listen to "Going Global" here. Hi, Lil Ken! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're thrilled to be highlighting your first extended play, "Going Global." Can you elaborate on and maybe pinpoint some of the more significant themes and inspirations in your writing process for this release? The themes of my album Going Global were inspired by things that happened to me in my past relationships with family and significant others, but while focusing on the past also focusing on the future of what's to come. You touch on some exposing topics in your music, it must feel challenging sometimes putting it down on paper. How do you find the muscle to be vulnerable about some of the subjects about your past? Putting down your life struggles is what makes your music real and grabs the attention of most listeners. I choose to talk about my real-life struggles because that’s what made me who I am today. Some people see music as a method of re-centering themselves and releasing pent up emotions. Is there any sense of relief for you when you are expressing some of the feelings you are rapping about here? Yes, a lot of relief growing up I wasn’t talkative but I wasn't shy so I was never really comfortable expressing my feelings so I express them through my music. Thanks for being here with us and sharing your debut album with us here at BuzzMusic! As someone who is making waves so early in their career, there must be certain aspects of your craft you are most excited about developing for your next release. What would that be? The next skill I'm excited about developing is producing (beat making). Making beats is a good skill to have and the more versatile you are the better off you are in you’re career. What can fans expect next from you Lil Ken? Revenge 2, basically a Deluxe EP from my first Revenge EP! Maybe sometime this Summer. instagram.com/4lilken twitter.com/Kentorain #BUZZMUSIC

Montréal based Singer/Songwriter Nova Rose releases her hopeful single “Just in Case." Making her way to her debut album, Nova Rose being a classically trained vocalist and violinist has effortlessly pulled in a fanbase through getting radio airplay across Quebec and accumulating over half a million streams. With the release of her heartfelt single “Just in Case,” we can hear Nova Rose’s vulnerability as she sings lyrics of keeping a line open for someone she’s loved and lost. With modern pop and R&B production, the beat blasts through with heavy piano chords and fluttery background synths. Nova Rose really didn’t come to play, as the single instantly locks in our attention from the jump. “Just in Case” starts with more of an atmospheric R&B beat with soft percussion elements and soothing background synths. Once Nova Rose begins singing, her warm vocals grace over the track with pure passion, yet she’s confused about why she stays waiting for one specific person. She sings heavy lyrics of waiting by her phone and letting other people go, “Just in Case” this person decides to return. A track that reaches your heart and keeps you listening through hi-fi pop production, it’s evident that after creating this track Nova Rose has become very patient by waiting for someone she truly loves. “Just in Case” has us turning up the volume and turning up the vibes. Listen to "Just In Case" here. Hey Nova Rose, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re loving the vibes you portray with your recent single “Just in Case”. What inspired you to write a song about waiting for someone you love, even when it becomes difficult? Just hearing stories about my friends going through something similar along with my personal experience inspired me to write this track. I think falling in love in the 21st century could be tough since we’re so caught up with social media and superficial things! I wanted to write something that girls and guys would be able to relate to, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Your single “Just in Case” has a very intriguing aspect to it, being the energetic and hi-fi pop production while Nova Rose sings more of a heartfelt message. What made you take this anthemic pop route with the instrumentals, rather than something more calm and reflective? It was necessarily done purposely, but I am an artist who likes having fun while also sharing a message. Listening to it once, you may not get every meaning behind the track but I think that’s what makes music intriguing and magical to listeners. We’ve heard that Nova Rose is dropping a long-awaited album very soon. Why did you choose to start your journey towards the album by releasing “Just in Case”? Might we see “Just in Case” on your debut album? Just in Case will definitely be on the album! For me, this single is not only about relationships and navigating through them but also about anxiety. I tend to overthink A LOT and this song grounds me to remember not to do that and just have fun putting out music. Nova Rose has gathered quite the following after your first few singles. What makes your music so relatable, and how do you keep your audience coming back? I’m super thankful for my listeners. I’ve received a lot of messages from them saying how much they relate to my music. I never thought people would react in this way, but it just shows me that if I’m real and genuine with what I put out, then people will see that. What's next for you? More music, this year is going to be insane! Then hopefully some festivals and collaborations with other artists! instagram.com/bynovarose facebook.com/bynovarose #BUZZMUSIC

UTE has proudly announced the release of her greatly anticipated 2020 EP "Music Makes Me Fly- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". The album is a fascinating, moving experience that includes welcoming and friendly piano pieces that guide you into UTE's mesmerizing soundscapes. Songs like her title track: "Music Makes Me Fly," transports your spirit above the earth's surface; guided by UTE's melodic harmonies you are a mere bird flying above, floating along with the current of the wind. UTE's philosophical approach to creating music explores its purpose and how it affects listeners. UTE creates music that spreads happiness, and for UTE, "Music Makes Her Fly." The memorizing intro "What is Music" has UTE delivering a powerful message of "what is life" and how music infuses her own. From there we are led into the title track "Music Makes me Fly." There is a weightless quality of harmony UTE has incorporated on this heavenly musical soundscape. There is a line in "Music Makes Me Fly" that truly resonated with us, " The melodies will live on forever staying in our hearts together," music's timeless quality has the power to unite and empower listeners for years after a song has been released, and UTE's inclusive and positive messages are sure to resonate with future listeners for years to come. The melody has an air of similarity to the "Cheers" opening credits, you are instantly made to feel welcomed and loved, as if "everyone knows your name." A gentle and soulful saxophone harmoniously fits into the composition unobtrusively, accenting UTE's verses phrase by phrase. We invite you to enjoy this relaxing and timeless piece UTE as so eloquently assembled. This timeless and relaxing quality is also found in other songs such as "The Love of my Life." Dreamy strings paired alongside a duo of piano and guitar harmonies, fill the atmosphere with lullaby inspired qualities. The same theme continues on "Happiness Together," as an acoustic guitar beckons us into the piece, while UTE takes our hand and gently guides us with her tender and resonating harmonies. The rhythm gives the sway of an RnB melody, as UTE's voice promenades gracefully throughout the track. UTE's latest album even contains ambient inspired covers of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts," and the Pretenders "I'll Stand By You." UTE transforms these ballads into her signature relaxed and soothing vocal delivery while ensuring the atmosphere promotes a calming force over the listener. A profound closing address from UTE on the titled track "Music Is Life," again highlights the important role music plays in all our lives. UTE has assembled an astonishing musical composition of orchestral performances along with warm and familiar additions of piano and acoustic guitars that make UTE's latest album emotional and profound listening experience. With a voice that transcends tranquility, combined with deeply woven aspects of sound, UTE delivers a complete balance of harmony that is bound to captivate listeners nationwide. Listen today to "Music Makes Me Fly" here. Hello UTE and welcome back to BuzzMusic. We are so pleased to hear another triumphant release from you with your EP "Music Makes Me Fly." Can you tell us how you wanted your listeners to feel while listening to your album? This is the Original Soundtrack to the coming documentary Music makes me fly released any time on Amazon Prime. The soundtrack has 22 songs, some are instrumental, some are live. Which means the music is part of the movie. The main part. I hope my listeners enjoy a variety of music and my voice. My goal is to entertain my audience and make them relax especially nowadays. We loved the melodic piano that plays alongside you in many of your compositions. It had such a friendly and inviting harmony. Is there a particular instrument you enjoy singing along with the most? Definitely the saxophone is my favorite instrument to sing along with. Your life has been clearly changed by music. What role does music play in your life? Music gives me hope and strength. Actually my life is music How has your music evolved since you started composing and performing your own songs? Well, I believe my songs helped me to become the person I am right now. What's next for you? A new live single only available on I Tunes and see what the documentary will bring in the future #BUZZMUSIC

The Bay Area’s best kept secret SEMAJ THE POET releases his incredibly rhythmic album 'B.K.S.'. Creating ten tracks that move all kinds of audiences and doesn’t pertain to one specific genre, SEMAJ THE POET has worked long hours to blend the likes of hip-hop, R&B, funk, and alternative for his latest feel-good album 'B.K.S.' Opening the album with the intro track “Hola Majesty Intro”, SEMAJ THE POET goes in with more of a spoken-word piece and displays his sweet and smooth poetic side. Preaching his tedious journey amongst his artistic experience, fighting for equality and justice, and putting his dreams to fruition. Using many in-depth analogies to portray his deep-running emotions towards his powerful industry experience, SEMAJ THE POET truly started off his album with authenticity and strength. Moving into the next track “Like That”, we’re met with an upbeat pop style beat that meets the likes of atmospheric alternative through groovy instrumentals. A very funky song that highlights having a good time and not caring what others think, SEMAJ THE POET goes in with passion towards someone he has his eyes set on and continues to wow us through his fun-loving approach. The instrumentals are somewhat nostalgic to the early 2000’s, giving us ambient percussion patterns, funky electric guitar strums, and the track’s overall warm atmosphere. Starting off the next track with a warm and groovy bassline, “Loveline” brigs in another fun-loving track with SEMAJ THE POET’s heavy passion towards someone who’s sparked his interest. The instrumentals maintain very upbeat and smooth with this amazing blend of instrumentals through what sounds to be Bruno Mars meets Daft Punk. A perfect blend between electronic production and real-time instrumentals, SEMAJ THE POET really goes in with pure passion on this track and heightens the energy the maximum. Slowing it down with “Up”, so far SEMAJ THE POET has tied in amazing vibes with each individual track and this one is no exception. Giving us a prime 2016 summer feel with vibrant piano playing moving into a funky R&B/alt-pop beat. Singing about making love with someone and wanting to feel a true expression of passion, SEMAJ THE POET fires through this track with incredibly sweet lyricism and has not disappointed us yet by providing these fiery and groovy instrumentals. A song about making someone’s life easier by providing them all the love they need, SEMAJ THE POET has definitely impressed us by this point. Kicking off the next song “Cry Baby” with sweet child-like bedtime music, SEMAJ THE POET quickly moves into a modern and upbeat vibe through harmonic synths, foot-tapping bass lines and the overall striking element of the underlying rhythm. SEMAJ THE POET rides the beat on this song so smoothly and with incredible talent while singing lyrics of someone who’s worked hard but shouldn’t stop now when times get tough. An inspirational song that lets us continue to strive for what we believe in and long for. The sweet sound of the next song is giving us “Cavities” through the rhythmic instrumentation that takes us back to the days of funk and dance. SEMAJ THE POET sings passionate lyrics of imagining what someone’s lips taste like, highlighting the ‘sugar, spice and everything nice’ motto where he’s left with “Cavities” after. So far, each individual track has exploded with rhythm and a different kind of funky sound, especially with this smooth and warm track SEMAJ THE POET has perfectly emphasized the heartfelt emotions we feel when being infatuated with a new person. It’s quite ironic that we’ve categorized SEMAJ THE POET’s music as ‘feel good’, when his next track highlights exactly this statement. “Feel Good” starts with soft piano melodies and a soft filtered vocal of SEMAJ THE POET saying that all he wants to do is create feel good music. Bumping into the beat and tying in the jumpy and bouncy energy similar to Bruno Mars, yet uniquely making the sound his own by riding the beat on his own rhythm and flowing with perfection. A thankful and intoxicating track through SEMAJ THE POET’s lyrics full of blessings and the hi-fi beat that chases us all the way to the outro. We’ve mentioned that the instrumentals on this album have drawn similar to the likes and vibrance of Daft Punk, especially with the instrumentals on the next track “French Kiss”. Kicking off the funky rhythm that gradually grows to a broad and clear sound, SEMAJ THE POET jumps in with confidence as he explains that it may come off this way, but once he’s around a specific person he can’t help but feel those butterflies flap their wings deep inside. SEMAJ THE POET has impeccable talent when it comes to lyrically portraying his emotions, and not to mention rounding out each piece with incredibly funky instrumentals that belt out energy. Taking his approach down a notch with the mid-tempo and transcendent track “Butterflies”, what automatically stood out was the impressive instrumental switch up where SEMAJ THE POET adds more of a softer R&B vibe similar to Majid Jordan. Around the hook, we’re met with these beautiful harmonies set out by SEMAJ THE POET and his sweet vocals. Tying in that same nervous message of being around someone who instantly gives you “Butterflies”, SEMAJ THE POET has done an incredible job portraying each and every emotion we feel in a relationship throughout the entire album. Ending off the album through more of an introspective tone with “Obsidian Phoenix Poem”, a soft piano melody accompanied by celestial strings make up the track’s instrumental. Right from the jump, SEMAJ THE POET’s heartfelt words genuinely move mountains, as he spills his heart out and explains that he could fall in love with this person over and over again. Praising not only her angelic looks but her intellectual and sublime mind that gets overlooked by her appearance, SEMAJ THE POET uses the perfect words to portray his limitless emotions towards this person. Truly a piece that rains down from above, it serves as the perfect outro track for the album. All in all, SEMAJ THE POET’s dynamic album “B.K.S.” stands out from any project we’ve heard before. Not only through each groovy instrumental, but with SEMAJ THE POETs authentic and talented lyricism. It would be a shame to let this album go unnoticed. Discover "B.K.S." here. Hey SEMAJ THE POET, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re getting down with every single song on your groovy album “B.K.S.”. What sort of theme and vibe were you going for when creating the album? My mom just passed away last year and honestly, I just wanted something she would dance too. My mom was a hustler who loved groovy basslines and I wanted to convey that throughout the album we have soo much negative music in this world already I realized my purpose is to make music people can forget there troubles and worries at least for a little while and just be in the moment. Which is why I make "FEEL GOOD MUSIC." Throughout your album “B.K.S.”, SEMAJ THE POET goes in with these funky instrumentals that make our feet tap. Why did you want to incorporate this energetic and danceable sound, rather than a variety of different hip-hop beats? I wanted something I could see my mother grooving too. Also, I want something EVERYONE can enjoy from the black, white, young, and old; I've seen mothers dancing with their children, next to college girls all vibing to the same song and it's an incredible thing. When I write music I think about how it makes me feel when I hear something I like to close my eyes and say "would I dance to this" and I don't mean dance as in "look cool" I mean does it make me move undeniably. I love looking out in a crowd and seeing EVERYONE's face light up and start dancing I have seen everything from the oldest to the youngest start moving when I start to perform. The music and energy move through me and I want the people to feel what I am feeling which is why I dance on stage it's not choreographed it's what I'm feeling at the time. And so much music sounds the SAME nowadays I want to be me. And I won't make music that I don't like. I was made to make "Feel Good Music" Seeing as SEMAJ THE POET tied in two spoken word poems as the intro and outro tracks for your album “B.K.S.”, what significance did these two pieces add to the project? Why did you want to add in this talent of yours on the album? I started off playing piano and writing poetry. I never want to forget where I came from.  Poetry also is who I am. Words are such a powerful tool. The right words in the right order can change lives. SEMAJ THE POET provides ten different and dynamic tracks on your album “B.K.S.”. Which track is your personal favorite on the album, and do you have one song in particular that you feel has the most potential? I love them all but if I were to pick a personal favorite I'd say "Like that" because I LOVE THAT MUSIC VIDEO! You can't go wrong with an all-female band with a funky baseline! As far as the most potential I pay attention to what people like and the front runner since the EP dropped seems to be a tie between "UP"  and "Like that"  up is soo groovy and it comes in swinging What's next for you? Right now, I am all about that feel-good vibe. While some may find it hard to believe that I am still 100% independent, I am enjoying every moment. My team and I live by the motto: Manifest and then put in the work. So I am manifesting that I will be touring with Anderson Pac and Bruno Mars and we are going to work hard to make it happen. I am dropping a new project called "The Blue Door"  on September 1st. I am staying with the Feel Good sound that I am cultivating with my music. In that same vein, we are building The Feel Good Music Movement, where we will be doing all we can to bring back the joy and happiness that we are losing during these current social and economic times. We are also launching our lifestyle/travel vlog to assist us in putting out those positive vibes into the world. I also do a short  "Maj Motivational" session on my IG lives every Monday. Just to help people who are stuck in life   my purpose is to help others that's what I have found. My goal is to spread positivity and light. I am staying busy and relentless, and I love every minute of it! #BUZZMUSIC

Waving hello to us from Los Angeles is the modern alternative rock group Chainflower whose sparkling shimmer of a sound has gained the attention of Universal Music Group / Hood Associates Records to cement a distribution deal to further showcase the music being created. Consisting of members Kelly Wheeler and Syd Duran, Chainflower has been striving only for the best and even set out for the help of iconic industry personal such as Johnny K, Synematik, and Doug Grean to complete their vision of what the music should be. This was something that was easy to hear in Chainflower’s latest release “Brave.” “Brave” opens up with an intensely cinematic boom before exploding in energy when the main guitar riff comes in. Then to pound us in the chest in the verse is the thundering drum kit that holds the ground for Syd’s beautiful vocals to sit on top and sing to us about how despite having her wings cut she will use her rage to keep flying. We couldn’t help but feel equally angered and calm while listening to “Brave”, there are moments of empowerment but also intensely driven moments in the songwriting that make you want to get up and scream. Chainflower has something unique to talk about in “Brave” and we can’t wait to hear what else is coming from this edgy group. Hey there Chainflower! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Brave” seems to tell us about using rage to keep yourself flying even without wings, how do you find yourselves personally connecting to the lyrics? Were there ever any different themes or messages in “Brave” before settling on the final lyrics? For us, Brave is about having a warrior attitude and never quitting through life’s challenges. There were other lyrics with the working title Vaccine, which is ironically relevant today. But I wasn’t happy with the lyrics and wanted something completely new so we started from scratch. In the end, Brave became even more relevant to the current events we’re experiencing now. It’s incredibly exciting to hear some industry icons worked on this record! What was that whole experience like? Did you learn anything new while working on “Brave”? It was amazing that such talented artists wanted to work on Brave with us. Synematik, who co-produced, engineered, and performed keys on Brave, was amazing to work with and brought a whole new vibe through his R&B roots. He’s very focused, talented, and knowledgeable, which made it a pleasure collaborating. He gets the best performances from singers and it was a great recording at his studio in Hollywood. Johnny K took the song to new heights with his mixing and mastering. He’s worked with some of the top acts in rock, so we were very excited that he liked our stuff and wanted to really make Brave shine. Adding strings and keys on this record was a new experience, especially the nuance of strings. Even though we haven’t used them before, it seemed to be the right direction to capture the unique sound of Brave. What does your typical songwriting session look like? Do you usually start with the lyrics? I usually have a music arrangement in mind and I’ll play it for Syd. Then we work on vocal melodies. After that the lyrics. By doing it this way, Syd’s lyrics are inspired by the music and can reveal exciting twists and turns that otherwise wouldn’t be found. With some influences being icons that include Led Zeppelin, Blondie, Siouxsie, and the Banshees, Killing Joke, Soundgarden, and Queens of the Stone Age, what about all of these acts makes them influence for you? How do you draw inspiration from each one? We’re inspired by and love heavy and innovative music done extremely well. Led Zeppelin is the king along with Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix. They were each hard in their own way, but also soft and beautiful, creating a unique sound that is still unparalleled. Blondie and Siouxsie and the Banshees were fronted by legendary female artists who were very innovative with performance and style. Their music could be hard, but also gentle and playful which is very difficult to balance. Killing Joke artfully combines power, anger, innovation, beauty, and amazing performance. Something that post-punk aspired to, but rarely achieved. A reason Nirvana also loved their music. Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains, White Stripes, Jane’s Addiction, and Tool brought innovation, imagination, and power back to rock during a time when there was little. Each of these icons is very rare, unique, and powerful visionaries that continue to inspire us and millions of others. They have deeply infused our playing and artistry on our own journey of unique expression, as we attempt to also create music that‘s hard and beautiful. Thank you for being here Chainflower! What else can we expect for 2020? We are finishing up two more singles for release this year. We also have streaming events coming up and will be back playing live as soon as venues open. instagram.com/chainflowermusic facebook.com/Chainflowermusic chainflowermusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Coming to us from Los Angeles, California, is Bolshiee, also known as Kate Bolshakova, a Luxembourg-born Songstress & Actress. Bolshiee is creating vocally focused alternative tinged pop music that details the internal struggles we face daily. Bolshiee sings with a delicate deadliness on her latest release "where the money go". Her voice is draped in cascading auras and haunting vocalizations. Her heavenly voice is a dubbed over with a dark and corrupt sound embedded into the background that plays on a good vs evil supposition. You are so memorized by the ghostly, tip-toeing lyrics, that when the pulsating, scraping beat shifts into play your senses are immediately heightened. The deep and darkly stirring chorus leaves the listener with a sense of abandonment and hopelessness, "Where can you go when you don't have a place that feels like home, and "What can you do when everybody's given up on you." Bolshiee's extraordinary ability to create lyrics that insight inflection while sung with an impeccable ear for melody gives sharpness to her artistry. We were hypnotized by Bolshiee's pleasant harmonies and dark messaging presented on her latest hit "where the money go". If you haven't listened to it yet, get that corrected today. Hello Bolshiee, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We were haunted and awestruck by your latest release "where the money go." Can you tell us a bit more about the song and how you wanted listeners to feel after listening to the song? Thank you very much! "where the money go?" is the opening track to my debut EP "In Another Lifetime (B-Sides)". The song gives a perspective into a different side of the world, touching upon loneliness, values, and humanity. The song can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the lens through which the observer chooses to listen to the song. If the song can get the listener to think or if it arouses any type of feeling/emotional response, then I did my job. Being a singer and actor, are you able to infuse techniques from acting into your music? "where the money go" has such a mood in its atmosphere. Do you "get into character" when performing a song? I'm a very visual person and use a lot of imagery in my songwriting to create lyrical emotions. Music and cinema have been the core of my being and artistic avenue for my self-expression for as long as I can remember. I love merging both worlds and I especially focused on doing so for "where the money go?" and the rest of the "In Another Lifetime (B-Sides)" EP. The songs are very cinematic and while writing these lyrics and melodies I was chasing a feeling, envisioning them being part of movies, which was the guiding force of the creative process. These songs are slightly different in sound from what my audience's heard me release so far but I’m very proud of these stories and I know they will resonate with my listeners. Your sound is fresh and modern, where have you drawn musical influence from you feel has shaped your sound? To be honest, I'm not quite sure what really inspired my sound or my musical direction. If you looked at my videos from 2012 or so, busking and posting youtube covers (now thankfully 'private'), I definitely had no idea what I was doing or where I was going with it, I was simply enjoying making music. With time, everything just fell into place. What does the songwriting process look like for you? What in life hits you with inspiration to put pen to paper? Life experiences, my own feelings, and emotions, as well as, relationships I have with people, inspire me the most. My lyrics are my unspoken thoughts and the depths of myself that I don't share in my day to day life; I use music to express how I'm feeling deep down and what goes on inside my head. instagram.com/bolshiee facebook.com/bolshiee katebolshakova.com #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles,CA, based RnB and Hip-Hop fusion artist Maur Kii aspires to create music that people can vibe to. Since studying at both Rider University and then Los Angeles Film & Recording School, Maur Kii continues to search for new inspiration to further refine his sound. Recently, Maur Kii released his exciting new singles “Jump” and “Vibes”, both of these tunes together make for the ultimate party experience. “Jump” opens up with a quirky, slightly festive, and anthemic carnival-like synth bell motif that perfectly sets the tone for Maur Kii’s honest vocals to shine. Sprinkled all throughout “Jump” are little flavors of ear candy that can’t help us feel hyped up to take on the world. Maur Kii’s vocals are the true highlight in “Jump” having an autotune centric tone that keeps the interest high with thoughtful lyricism and spicy harmonies, “Jump” is the perfect tune to play on a night out. Maur Kii’s second release “Vibes” brings the tempo down and introduces soft synth string textures that beautifully complimentMaurKii’s vocal performance. “Vibes” builds up a subtle tension before releasing it just before the chorus with an iconic air horn and then pounding us in the chest with heavy 808 drums. After listening to both of these releases we cannot wait to hear what will be coming next from this exciting new artist. You can listen to Maur Kii’s music here. Welcome to BuzzMusicMaurKii! We are loving both of your releases “Jump” and “Vibes”! What was the inspiration behind your lyricism and vocal performance in these? The best for Jump comes from PyroGotIt and Rioleyva of Internet Money. I heard the bounce it had and something just told me this is the track while we were sorting through some beats from Pyro. The tropical vibe it had felt perfect for summertime and we needed something that could potentially top “Bounce” so I went for the same vibe. YKTV was some Afrobeat Los had found. He actually had to convince me to get on it. It was something different from anything we had done so I was hesitant. We are loving the positive themes you have in “Jump” and “Vibes”, how did you come up with the beat in these? Did the instrumental come before or after the vocals? As far as Travis and Tory go I just love how they can manipulate their voices. They can go from a falsetto to a normal tone at will. Autotune allows the user to really utilize the voice as an instrument. I wasn’t even initially a singer I was a bar for bar rapper but I tried to autotune once for a bulk of a song instead of just a hook and loved my response so I stuck with it. Those two dudes melody game is insane and I always had melodies just couldn’t outright belt out notes so I said why not try to make this a thing. Speaking of your vocal performance, what about Travis Scott and Tory Lanez’s autotuned sound inspired you to go for a similar effect? The misconception with autotune is that people assume whoever uses it to the point it’s noticeable are mumble rappers with no message. I’m trying to show that you can bridge the gap between what’s commercially acceptable but still give a piece of wisdom and my life in these songs as well. Songs like Jump and YKTV are just fun posse cuts Los and I like to cut from time to time when summer rolls around but doesn’t define our sounds as artists. Thank you for being here! What else can we expect for 2020? 2020 we’re just flooding the summer and then I may or may not have something lined up when winter rolls around. I love dropping my solo stuff during the winter. I’ve always felt like my more serious stuff just hits different in the winter. instagram.com/musiciskii instagram.com/loscourtside #BUZZMUSIC