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Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Karina Magallon is a new artist and songwriter to the pop music world. Having always had a passion for the arts, she is enrolled in her final year at Belmont University, where she studies music in hopes of furthering her career as an influential musician. Karina is known for creating a sense of community among her listeners as she combines pop and Latin styles into her songs. Karina Magallon has collaborated with DJ and producer W3BZ to release her debut single “Feel So Alive.” The song creates a magical feeling with its soft electronic melody paired with a muted trap beat. Karina shows off her natural vocal abilities with her impressive range as she hits every high note during the chorus. At this point, the beat picks up and builds up to a climax, only to drop when she exclaims her line “feel so alive.” In the next verses, the instrumental background brings the intensity level back down only to set up for the next build. Her lyrics only add to “Feel So Alive’s” vibrancy as she sings about living to her fullest potential with her special someone. Karina Magallon emanates passion and fire with her vocals, while W3BZ keeps us “feeling alive” with the song’s powerful and dynamic energy. You can listen to "Feel So Alive" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Karina Magallon! You surely wake up a fire within the listeners of “Feel So Alive!” Can you tell us about your inspiration for your lyrics? I wrote the lyrics inspired by a special someone who makes me feel happy when I’m around him. I was feeling these intense emotions of being in love which was difficult to articulate, but, in song, it felt easy. But, really, “Feel So Alive” can be about anyone who lights up your life like a friend, your dog, your kids, and your family. You are currently in your senior year at Belmont University studying Music. How has this educational experience benefitted your style and strengths as an artist so far? My educational experience has given me the tools to better create music and connect with aspiring professionals. From exploring my vocal capabilities, theory and aural skills, audio production, and music arrangements, I’ve learned valuable skills that have made it easier to create songs, perform, and be a better musician. Jamie Wigginton has been a valuable professor and mentor throughout my musical journey. I’ve achieved much more control of my voice and have become more comfortable performing on stage. I’ve also improved playing instruments while singing with his help. From advising me on my single’s release, teaching me about creating an EPK, and emphasizing the use of social media for an artist career, I’ve gotten a lot of insight into the music industry and how to present myself.  His work as a music director and voice teacher has been invaluable to my growth as a musician and in pursuing my career. Not only that, but he is also always trying to help his students to reach their potential and has encouraged us to pursue our dreams and goals in life. Instead of letting life get the best of us, he tells us not to limit ourselves and look for ways to overcome obstacles. He tells us to have grit and be determined to achieve our dreams. The connections I’ve made here have been invaluable to my career. The community is welcoming and supportive of each other which I believe is key to any success. Can you tell us about your collaboration and creative process with W3BZ, and why working together benefitted the song? I got in contact with W3BZ through a Facebook post I made about looking to collaborate with other songwriters. When we met to create music together, we got along well and established good rapport which really helped the songwriting process. He told me that he liked producing electronic and EDM music. Interestingly enough, I had just started writing a Pop EDM song. I had already written lyrics but not yet completed the musical composition. I showed him the song and he liked it. Then, we started building the song from there. We met in his dorm room which he converted into a studio. The key to our collaboration was that we were both respectful and open to each other’s ideas. I created all the vocal melodies and lyrics but we created the music composition together. I created and played the bubbly sounding synths. Most of the basses you hear and the music composition in the breakdown were part of his creativity. I had an idea of adding castanets to the song, so, together we created the rhythms for the castanets in the song and the Latin bass rhythm in the verses. Working with him was an in sync musical collaboration. The teamwork we had made the songwriting process very enjoyable. You created a music video to “Feel So Alive” by asking community members to send clips of positive moments during the pandemic! Can you tell us more about your idea for this video, and how you have been able to spread positivity through it? We released the song not long after it was declared a pandemic and I wanted to create something that would be a positive influence in people’s lives. In brainstorming ideas for the music video, I remembered that Kelly Clarkson did a fan video for her song “Heat”. One of my friends was in the fan video, and he was so happy when he saw himself. I thought, what if I create a concept similar to that except ask people to send me short clips of happy moments during the pandemic. It could be hugging your dog, dancing, singing to my song, hanging out with your roommate, just anything that makes you happy. There is so much going on in the world and in our lives that I felt it was better to create something that could make people feel happy during this difficult time. After I uploaded it, people were sharing the video and explaining how watching it added joy into their lives. I’m so glad that my music can be used to spread positivity and bring light into people's lives. instagram.com/karinamagallon facebook.com/karina.m.music twitter.com/karinammusic #BUZZMUSIC

Hey guys, It’s great to chat with you – we are really excited about the Virtual Festival you are organizing and we would love to hear more from you about the details. Can you already announce a date and how to access the live streaming on the festival date? With the cancellations of large scale entertainment events due to COVID-19, our team, UNKNOWN Entertainment decided to step up and help the community. We partnered up with EVO KING Management to bring back the festival experience to quarantined festival lovers around the globe via digital. Yes, the dates will be June 19-21st 2020. We are currently working on making the festival available on YouTube and Twitch. Your company UNKNOWN Entertainment INC. is a navigated entertainment agency that has already organized successful events in the past years. How would you describe your philosophy and what is an example of a past music event you’ve organized? Our philosophy is delivering events out of the ordinary and that’s why we always focus on the production side of all the events we do. In 2019 we hosted UNKNOWN Festival which was Canada’s Biggest Fashion and Music Festival to ever be done, and that was only our first edition. Everyone that came to the festival was very impressed with how our production turned out and that we were able to make them experience senses like never before. Do you already have a line-up and how can we keep our readers up to date with all things of the Virtual Festival? We currently have about 40 artists that will be involved (dancers, magicians and singers/bands/DJs). This is not just a music festival, it’s a festival that will have it all. We are releasing the line-up, but we just want to say that we are very grateful to have artists from all over the world to contribute their time to make a positive difference; a lot of those artists performed at Miami Festival, Ultra Festival, Tomorrowland and much more. We know it’s a really hard moment for everybody, and we really appreciate you guys for making the effort to put in place such a great event, with such a noble cause. Can you give us more details about how this live streaming event will help the community affected by COVID-19? Those are difficult times for everybody. The challenge exists for all of us and the solution is to unite and work together like we never have before. That’s why we will be donating EVERYTHING to Red Cross and Food Bank. Both of those charities have programs that support the communities affected by COVID -19 and they have been making a difference for a long time. Well, we can’t wait to be right under your virtual stage and enjoy the event. Anyone you’d like to shout out? We would like to give a big shout out to Natasha & Daniel from EVO KING Management for believing in this idea and for stepping in to help. Also a big thank you to Nicholas Kinnear (known as DJ UPSIDE) and Alexander Leonidas (known as DJ A.J. Leo) for being more than just DJs for the festival and for putting in extra work to make sure everything will run smoothly. Thank you to Maria, our PR agent that has been working hard to help us spread the word about the festival. And thank you to all the artists and their teams who took time out of their days and spent their OWN money to create these incredible performances that we can’t wait to share with you all. instagram.com/unknowncalgary #BUZZMUSIC

Brooklyn, based electronic trio Teddy Midnight blurs the lines of electronic and hip-hop with their recent EP 'Airdnb.' While thriving off their unique sound of blending electronica with live-band instrumentation, Teddy Midnight brilliantly captures those magical moments on the dance floor with their mix of house, techno, breakbeat, and drum ’n bass. Crossing into a new path with their recent EP 'Airdnb,' Teddy Midnight explores into hip-hop while maintaining their electronic home base. Also incorporating transcendent electric guitars and primal jungle influences, their EP brings those dirty bass lines and much more. Opening the EP with the intro track "Buckle Up," we instantly feel this dark and eerie atmosphere through a blend of futuristic and alien-like synths. Bringing in a mid-tempo bass feel with the intro, Teddy Midnight incorporates these light melodic synth patterns that rain down alongside live piano. Maintaining a steady mid-tempo beat up until we're hit with the energetic drop into a drum ’n bass feel, through pulsing/growling synths and vibrant drum breaks. Almost channeling the dark side of electronic through this track, the side where your face naturally scrunches up and subtly bob your head with the bass. Moving into a dynamic drum ‘n bass feel with the next track "Daylight (feat. David Schnurman)", the intro gives off those cheerful progressive house synths while notably shifting back and forth between an energetic beat and something more mellow. Impressively blending the two at the beat drop, David Schnurman's soft R&B vocals make their appearance and add that massive soulful aspect of timeless R&B. Even incorporating jazz-infused piano overtop the beat, we're blown away at the lack of musical boundaries Teddy Midnight exudes. It's refreshing to hear an energetic drum ‘n bass beat find a different route and reside with soulful R&B, all to create something genuinely radiant, unique, and diverse. If you've been searching for a hi-fi underground drum ’n bass hit, look no further. Teddy Midnight's next track, "That's My Catchphrase," takes us deep into the heated nightclubs of the UK traveling back to the '90s. Bringing nothing but life the entire way through, the track gradually grows broader and louder, really letting the energy build-up while teasing us with a glimpse of heavy synths that we'll hear when beat drops. Drawing in those synths, Teddy Midnight has mixed this track to mastery, each layered synth grabs right onto you and gets you out of your seat. Keeping this track 100% electronic, we're impressed with the EP's range thus far. Wasting no time and jumping right into "My Eyes (feat. Lars Viola) [Radio Edit]", Teddy Midnight kicks off the track with a deftly-produced drum ’n bass beat. As the tempo and energy maintain fairly quick and high, Lars Viola brings a different aspect to Teddy Midnight's music by rapping with poise overtop an electronic beat. He raps about how America needs to wake up and smell the roses, or we'll be living in an unequal society forever. Slowing down the tempo at the hook, Teddy Midnight brings in an unexpected and intoxicating vibe through their spacey production. Ending off the track with a solid minute of hypnotic electric guitar, the track is nothing short of perfection. Ending off the 'Airdnb' EP with a broad and dark atmosphere on "Twin Cities," Teddy Midnight clearly wanted to end the project off with a bang. Quickly arriving at the bass drop within the first minute, the track started like a rapidly escalating rollercoaster reaching the peak before you know it, without having time to brace yourself. Both textured drops provide such a deep and groundbreaking bass where we can't help but converse and speak "wub" language with the track. Giving us yet another track that moves our feet, it's evident that you might see Teddy Midnight in the upcoming festival lineups post-chaos. Their EP 'Airdnb' took us through a variety of genres, yet Teddy Midnight maintained their home "bass" the entire way through. Be sure to listen to 'Airdnb,' here. facebook.com/TeddyMidnight instagram.com/teddymidnight twitter.com/teddymidnight #BUZZMUSIC

Francesco Carrozzo is a sound and recording engineer who is known for his attention to detail and precision. While working on the now famous record, “BORN2RAP” by The Game, Francesco had the opportunity to work with renowned artists such as Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, A$AP Rocky, Nipsey Hussle, and 21 Savage. You may have also heard his name as producer and engineer on the nationally acclaimed song, “I’m Not Your Friend” by Ruby Friedman. On top of this, Francesco has worked on the post-production of many TV shows and video games. The experience this artist has gathered over the years is both impeccable and impressive. With a wide variety of skills and abilities, Francesco isn’t afraid to expand his horizon and try new things. Francesco is recognized as reliable and professional in the music industry, and it’s this reputation that scored him an official position as a member of the AES: Audio Engineering Society. Francesco is somebody who puts 100% into every project he’s thrown into. Having such a diverse experience in the audio engineering field has allowed him to grow and develop beyond the average industry professional. Francesco’s work is top-of-line quality, and it’s all proven in the music. #BUZZMUSIC

Uplifting pop synths invade your speakers on Keira Costelloe’s latest track, “Tell Me.” Kiera’s modern and airy vocals serenade “Tell Me” naturally, along with its edgy synth-wave sound. Vulnerable, stripped-down lyrics sung by Keira’s harmonic voice, give depth and gravity on her latest hit. A cascading chorus hits us head-on, full of bleeding-heart lyrics: “Don’t find you another, I’m so tired of being lonely,” “Can’t you tell me.” The stylistic EDM beats and emotional lyrics tell the story of a wounded, aching heart that Costelloe has sung angelically. “Tell Me,” has hints of musical stylings such as “The Chainsmokers,” and “Zedd,” offering a fresh modern take to synth-pop music. At the age of 13, Keira had mastered the guitar and began writing her own lyrics and melodies. Keira currently resides in the beautiful country of Malaysia but has always had the California dream at the forefront of her mind. In 2019 she was discovered during a talent showcase in Los Angeles, California by Christopher ‘C-Ray’ Roberts of OnKey Entertainment and Marc ‘M.Doc’ Williams of Indasoul Entertainment. Her ability to attract industry attention has propelled her career forward and situated herself for further upcoming releases following her latest hit, “Tell Me.” We cant wait to see what the future brings from Keira Costelloe. You can find “Tell Me” here. Hello Keira, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your fresh hit “Tell Me.” Can you tell our listeners more about the song and what the meaning is it is? Thank you so much and thank you to BuzzMusic for this opportunity to tell you a bit more about me, my plans, and what drives me forward. “Tell Me” is about a relationship, with mixed emotions and the fine line between friendship and something more serious. One part of the melody came from something I was playing around with earlier in 2019 but once we got into the studio, the song took on a life of its own and we are really pleased with the outcome. What is the music community like in Malaysia like and how have you been able to stay connected to the North American music scene? With the music streaming platforms available it really is a world without borders, so we get to hear the full range of music that is out there. Being from Malaysia ( my Mom is Malaysian, my Dad is a Brit) we hope there would be an added interest in an up and coming local Malaysian star, with the added interest that her music is produced in LA by the likes of Marc E Williams and Christopher C-Ray Roberts. Like all countries, local listeners tend to naturally support one of their own. I do stay connected to the North American music scene and this was one of the main reasons we chose to work with Marc and C-Ray in LA to experience both the environment and the music development scene. What factors in your life have driven you to peruse a career in music? Do you have any musical influences that have shaped your musical outlook? My love of music and the desire to create music that I like to hear and those influences include Melanie Martinez, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Bazzi, DJ Snake, to name but a few. You began your musical pursuits at such a young age. How do you think you have grown as an artist since you first started on your musical endeavors? Music has always been in my life. The songwriting and the melody making bit came in from the age of 11. I like to create new melodies and try not to go down the same path each time a new song comes into my head. Working with Marc and C-Ray has changed my view of music-making and its been a great experience. I do have a desire to also work behind the console and learn the mixing/ development skills during the creation of my songs. What can we expect to see next from you throughout 2020? The release of “Tell Me”, my first professionally recorded single, has been a huge event for me. We are hoping the song is well-liked and I can create the start of a real fan base that follows me and my music as we go forward in 2020. My next song in the works is called “Never Going Back”, we are close to finalizing the song and we hope to release by August,’20. Also, in the pipeline for 2020 is more song development, I have one or two new melodies in my head and can’t wait to start developing with the guys. instagram.com/keira_kmc #BUZZMUSIC

Hello there, Mags! Welcome back to BuzzMusic! We are loving your cover of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"! What was the production process for this like? How did the original influence the song? I always wanted to cover a Dolly Parton song and I went through her whole catalog and found a beautiful song that she wrote called “Light of a clear blue morning”. I love Dolly Parton. She is very down to earth and is an outstanding artist. I recorded the song in Nashville with A-list musicians. I really loved the lyrics of this song. It is very uplifting. Every element feels incredibly well polished and cohesive. What was the recording process like for this? Was there anything during the recording that caught your attention? I loved the recording process. I went to Nashville during my Easter Holidays from my high school teaching job back in 2016 and recorded a lot of songs. I will never forget the morning I was flying home from Nashville to Ireland. There was something I wanted to hear about this song again and I asked to go back into the studio. I had four hours before I needed to be at the airport. I went back in and rearranged an area that I felt was needed. Once I rushed and got on the plane I remember saying “I am glad I did that”. I was very happy going home and felt the trip was very successful. I got to see and meet so many people. The video of this release is extremely positive and uplifting to watch! How was the video concept created? What was the filming process like for it? The video was created around the day in life of me. We wanted to bring my own life into this music video. I grew up on a dairy farm and I wanted to show people that this is the other side of my life. Farming life can be very difficult but it’s definitely something I enjoy. If I am not out playing music, writing songs etc you will probably find me helping out on the farm. The video was shot in Co. Cork Ireland. You've had quite an amazing career so far! How do you think you have grown as a songwriter and artist since when you started? What had inspired you to do this song as a cover? For me I have met so many great musicians and songwriters. I was always writing songs growing up but it wasn’t until I started collaborating with people that I started to become a better songwriter. I am always learning and always writing and I feel you can never stop getting better as a songwriter. Practise makes perfect. I am so thrilled to have recorded this song and I am absolutely delighted with the support I have received from country radio and my fans. I really appreciate everything. I was also delighted to see some great reviews from various journalists. So thank you. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I will be releasing more music and hopefully we can all get back to normal once this pandemic is over. Our health is our wealth and I hope I can make people happy with my music. Please follow me on social media at magsmccarthy.com and write to me. I am always delighted to hear from people. You can listen to "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" here. facebook.com/MagsMcCarthyMusic twitter.com/mags__mccarth instagram.com/magsmccarthymusic #BUZZMUSIC

From Hartford, Connecticut, Milan Gianni is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and model who has just released an inspirational single called “Never Ever.” Milan is the type of artist that uses his humbling experiences to his advantage – with stories of personal growth for his lyrics. He began his artistic career as a dancer and pursued an education at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York City. When forced to drop out of the program due to financial limitations, he did the opposite of giving up. Milan Gianni continued to work hard and hustle as a model, celebrity hairstylist, and a music creator. He has embraced his education in the arts and used it as fuel to become the best musician he can be. With his new release, “Never Ever,” Milan tells his fans the secret to his success. “Never Ever” is a soulful R&B/pop song about chasing your dreams. With a subtle R&B style backtrack, Milan allows the attention to be placed on his voice. His talents take center stage with vocal trills and a never-ending range. Milan Gianni’s authentic vocals will enable the listener to put themselves in his shoes and experience his raw emotions. In addition to the feelings he shares through his voice, Milan’s lyrics inspire listeners to remain persistent in achieving their goals. He writes about his own experiences; his determination and dedication as an artist. By encouraging fans to never give up on their dreams, Milan Gianni is spreading a message of positivity and motivation with his new single. With “Never Ever’s” passionate vocals and contagious lyrics, Milan Gianni has created a reservoir of encouragement that fans can use as a catalyst for their dreams. Listen to "Never Ever" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Milan Gianni! Your release “Never Ever” not only speaks to who you are as a person but also inspires listeners to achieve their goals. Can you elaborate on the message behind your lyrics, and the inspiration for this song? Heyyyy BuzzMusic! Thank you so much for having me. Yes of course, well the inspiration for the song came from being overwhelmed with all of the struggles that we go through as an artist on the journey to success. You learn that you have to become your biggest fan and remember why you started and remind yourself that you’ve come too far to give up now. I always had this burning passion inside me that no matter what came against me, I just knew I was going to make it. In this industry, you get so many no’s but I know it only takes one yes for you to get your big break. We just have to remain patient. Life doesn’t stop and you have to navigate through all of the ups and downs. The whole world is dealing with this pandemic right now, and I think it’s super important to encourage people to keep going. We all need a little reminder sometimes. The lyrics speak to me; I’ve always been involved in a lot of different artistic & entrepreneurial endeavors. I’ve never been afraid of hard work and will try anything that I feel passionate about regardless of what the response may be. Sometimes you get labeled for being all over the place or people will say things like “oh, well what else are you doing?” or “you need to pick one thing.” I’ve dealt with that my whole life. That’s why in the chorus when I say, “If you’re wondering, I’m chasing my dreams doing what’s right for me! No more second-guessing, giving my all to me the big lights are calling me, I won’t never ever give up.” I’m addressing those people and also reassuring myself at the same time that I’m not going to second guess myself and I’m going be a star! Period. What are some things that you learned at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York City that benefit you today as an artist? Wow… such a deep question. I truly learned so many valuable things that benefit me today as an artist. If I had to name a few, I would surely say that AMDA taught me the true essence of what it means to eat, sleep, and breathe your craft. Each week, you’re thrown so many different tasks from different art forms and you’re challenged to raise the bar with no excuses. I’ve learned how to prioritize, be solution-oriented, train like an Olympic champion, and always remain a student of the craft. Most importantly I learned what it means to truly live in the moment and how to be vulnerable, raw, and allow myself to experience all emotions, whether they’re good, bad or indifferent. I now allow everything to fuel whatever character I’m portraying at the moment. Becoming a blank canvas, stripping away all extremities that society may deem as “showing individually” and truly tapping into reality and the inside. This way you learn to work form the inside out and you add on, piece by piece, accurately discovering who you are as an artist. It gave me a different level of understanding and respect for each individual art form. I apply all of that to my everyday artistry. It’s how I approach any piece of work. It’s like a spiritual connection to my creativity and I’ve developed my own methods and processes that aid me in my process. Since the beginning, you have been inspired by musical legends including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, and Prince. How do these artists influence your music style? Yes, I have! It’s so crazy because I can remember being 5 years old and my grandmother had recorded Michael Jackson’s performance at the half time show of the Superbowl. We would watch it over and over and over! From then I was mesmerized. It was the same way when I was introduced to Missy. I saw myself in them and I knew instantly who I wanted to be like. The way Michael could captivate the audience and stand there until he queued the production to start. The shiny costumes, lights, pyros, smoke – I simply fell in love. Musically, he’s inspired me because he was able to make music that touched every race and culture. No one felt excluded listening to Michael Jackson. He had this pop sound, but his voice was so dynamic and had so much character, color, texture, and range. He sang from the pit of his soul to his fingertips, no matter what it was he sang about. He also was about spreading love and positivity, which I’m all about as well. Beyoncé has influenced me since I was 8 years old. She is definitely my number one musical inspiration because of the way she changed the meaning of being an artist with her musical evolution. She has inspired me from day one of my journeys. I always found myself in challenging situations wondering what Beyoncé would do. I’m a huge fan of tones, range, versatility in musical styles, and originality, which influences my approach to my music a lot. Beyoncé’s like an onion and with each album, she unveils another layer for us. I have that similar thought process. Last but not least, Prince. Musically, he influences me to press the envelope and not put labels or limits on my expression as an artist. Art is art and some people may not understand but that’s the beauty of it all. He was a black man that literally was a rock star – so badass, unapologetic, and he made such undeniable timely music. He influences me to never be scared of myself. Since I have such an androgynous look, he’s also encouraged me to feel comfortable with myself. For the first time, I’d seen a man like myself be pretty and handsome at the same time. Seeing Prince was like a big “woah” moment for me. As a multitalented artist who has dipped his toe in virtually every type of art, how does having a broad artistic knowledge base help you as a musician? Having a broad artistic knowledge base helps me tremendously as a musician. Working with celebrities and other artists requires a certain level of excellence. You’re under a lot of pressure and have a lot of people depending on you to deliver and you can’t drop the ball. Things aren’t always going to go perfectly, so it’s imperative to be the solution and result orientated. I always say to myself fix and work on what you can control and do one thing at a time. Having this kind of approach helps me so much as a musician, dancer, and actor. Also, knowing a lot about beauty and entrepreneurship helps me especially when dealing with creative decisions & business deals. Having such a broad catalog of work, I’m able to use my imagination to such levels and execute. What can fans anticipate next from you? Up next, my fans can anticipate the release of my debut EP titled: “9:37 Volume 1”. It will be dropping late July! I’m super excited to share with the world what I’ve been working on for the last few years. You can expect an emotional evoking visual for “Never Ever” that will truly show the internal battle we go through as creatives and will portray prevailing with hard work and perseverance. I’ll give away one secret.... there will dancing! It’s going to be cutting edge and have a cinematic feel to it. ~ mini movie vibes~ I also just started my YouTube journey, so make sure you go subscribe (MilanGianniTv) to stay updated with my journey. I will bring you inside my life, sharing my music videos, behind the scenes, vlogs, exclusive live music, hair tutorials, beauty, cooking, and fitness. You will truly get to know me as a well-rounded individual, the person behind the artist. Lastly, at the end of June, I will be launching my luxury wig collection! I’ll be collaborating with different beauty influencers & some of your favorite celebrities… *wink wink* I’m always finding inspiration in everyday life and creating. This is only the beginning, and as of fan of Milan Gianni, I promise to always deliver excellence & give you my all. You guys make this a possibility for me so I’m forever grateful for the support! I just want to spread love and let you know if I can do it so can you. instagram.com/milangiannimusic instagram.com/milanthehairgod #BUZZMUSIC

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Naika Oko touches our hearts with her recent soulful single “I See Only You.” Moving from Moncton NB to Vancouver BC, Naika Oko has seen it all with her diverse artistic background in the industry. She’s allowed her vocals to support the likes of notable artists like RÜFÜS DU SOL, Michelle Sweeney, Bobby Bazini, Kim Burell, and many others. Her latest single “I See Only You” allows Naika Oko’s vocals to stand gracefully alone around a modern and sensual R&B beat. She sings with pure passion from the heart and explains how she has eyes for none other than one. As “I See Only You” begins, Naika Oko starts with nothing but her soulful and filtered vocals letting us know that she wants nobody else. As she moves into the first verse, making her vocals stand naturally, we can’t help but compare Naika Oko’s vocal stylings to Melii, while also bringing in the same soulful delivery as H.E.R. The production exudes a sort of sultry atmosphere through the minimal appearance of a growling bassline and Naika Oko’s heavenly ghost vocals. Bringing a modern feel but a timeless approach to emotional songwriting, Naika Oko sings her honest and compelling message full of genuine desire. We’re impressed by how she translates these emotions into “I See Only You.” Discover "I See Only You" here. Hey Naika Oko, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re loving each note you sing within your recent single “I See Only You”. Could you take us through your lyrical process, and how you approached writing this incredibly soulful song? I wrote “I See Only You” in a couple of hours. I was in the studio with producer/artist Meaku as the track was being created. Listening to the feeling of the song before writing is how I normally get my inspiration. Sometimes I come up with the name of the song before writing anything at all! It’s really a freeness you have to feel, let go, and just ride the wave and see where the vibe takes you. With this particular track, I wrote the same time as the best was being made. I was going through a lot at the time, a bad relationship, and really couldn’t write about anything else. Everyone deals with everything differently and for me, music has always been my outlet. Speaking on the production within “I See Only You”, Naika Oko was accompanied by producers Andrew Pete Ugalde and Chibuike Omeaku. What was that collaboration like, and how did they help get the track to where you wanted it? It’s always a pleasure working with Meaku. He’s incredibly talented and always has my best interest in my creative directions. We’ve worked on many tracks together like  “Get it started” and a couple of unreleased songs. For this song, I felt there was more needed so he brought in another producer Andrew to bring the bass alive and really move the track more. I have to shot out my mixing/ mastering engineer Stereo Mixtrumental on this track as well. He really brought the energy I was looking for in the mix. I’m kinda a pain in the a** when it comes to sounds because I’m a perfectionist and audiophile. So I’m grateful for him taking this track to the next level, I appreciate his incredible patience. We’ve heard that Naiko Oko has sung background for a variety of artists, walked many runways and opened an array of shows. What experience throughout your journey has had the greatest impact on you and your career as an artist? Keep positive energy around you and always keep going. Many doors will be shut in your face before someone lets you in, but once you're in, you're in. I’ve always had that mentality throughout this journey. It started with music and I also left my doors of opportunity open by trying new things as well. The modeling happened because a friend suggested I auditioned for la fashion week, and with no expectations, I booked ten designers my first time. Many times you will have to give in order to receive back. I have done countless shows for free before I started booking paid gigs. An industry songwriter personally told me “ You can’t give or receive with a closed palm”. I keep this quote with me everywhere I go. Going back to the beginning of your career, Naika Oko was singing covers on YouTube that landed you in Canada’s top 10 most-watched. Why do you think so many people were naturally drawn to your sound from the very beginning, and how do you maintain your fanbase? I was serious about my music but I didn’t really know what I was capable of at the time. I think people enjoyed that I was raw and still learning and growing. It was fun for me as well because I challenged myself to put myself out there more. I used to be an introvert and I believe it gave me balance and confidence. I think that seeing people push themselves to be better motivates and helps you feel good as well. I think they feel that energy and positivity. What can we expect to see from you next? I am always working on something. Right now I am currently finishing up singles and music videos that will be released throughout the next couple of months. Following that will be the full album, which I am extremely excited about and can’t wait to share with everyone. instagram.com/naikaoko #BUZZMUSIC

Coming to us from Nigeria, Energyy gives us a hot new hit "Red Pills," where cascading auras wash over you as you hit play. A Spanish infused acoustic guitar serenades you as divine vocals sing about "Taking you higher." The tone quickly changes, and Energyy blasts onto the track like a canon ball exiting the shaft, barreling straight into your ears. The rebellious guitar, combined with Energyy's renegade rhymes puts "Red Pills" in a hot position right out of the gates. Focussing his time on experimenting with his music, Energyy takes risks with tempos and subject matter to speak to today's youth- and inspire them through his art. The low pulsating bassline scrapes on the bottom of the "Red Pills" sphere of sound, massaging the track along. The gritty raps are balanced out by the lustrous chorus, where the tone transitions into a hypnotizing lullaby. The whole song is swelling to the last eruption of Energyy's force, and with only a minute left on the track, Engeryy unleashes his intense rhymes. Energyy delivers on his promise of "Taking you higher" as he informed us at the beginning of the song. You will be elevated after listening to this song-- you will yearn for that feeling again, and you will find yourself pressing play repeatedly on Energyy's fresh hit "Red Pills." Listen to "Taking you Higher" here. Hello Energy and welcome to BuzzMusic. We couldn't get enough of your new song. What was your experiencing making this track and do you feel you succeeded in interpreting your intentions of the song? Red pills were inspired by the Matrix (Red Pill and Blue Pill) over there the Red Pill generally means a transformed view of things and knowledge of the real truth which as we all know is hard to accept.  When I thought of the red pill it reminded me of the transformative effect of hallucinogens like weed or Shrooms which is why the music was designed to be the perfect hallucinogen song. I always make sure I make perfect music and I work with my brother who pays a lot of attention to detail and that just makes the creatives process for my songs long and intense because we believe every song should be timeless and timeless takes “time” and attention and I believe we succeeded in making people feel how we need them to feel whenever they play Red Pills. How long have you been creating music and what made you want to get into creating music? I’ve been creating music for 5 years now but dropped my first official project two years ago.  I wanted to get into music because the sound of other rappers and just the general music that was out didn’t satisfy what I needed music-wise so I decided to do something about that. "Red Pills" takes you through a range of sensations and tempos. Can you explain the balance between the celestial and contrastingly rough sounds you incorporated into Red Pills? Red Pills was designed to induce the feeling of flying and the “Out-Of-Body” experience you would generally feel when you need to relax or when you decide to chill with weed or alcohol or whatever makes you chill.  The difference in sounds and the music, in general, was designed like a rocket taking you to space, There’s the calm “Countdown”, then the harsh take off and then it’s calm again when you’re in orbit it’s a perfect symphony and also we had to make sure there was no boring moment from the start of the song to the finish.  Everything is a vibe!!!!!! Do you have any musical influences or genres of music you are particularly drawn to that you feel heightens your music? Travis Scott and Kanye were one of the first musicians I listened to that inspired my sounds.  You won’t hear music like there’s till they released a song and that’s real talent!  They inspired my sound and the drive to be different and perfect every time. What can we expect next from you, Energyy? What can you expect next from me?  More pure magic!  More pure Energy!  I’ve got a lot of songs in the books and believe it or not, Red Pills can’t be compared to what’s coming... instagram.com/ener_gyy #BUZZMUSIC

The Kansas City-based singer, songwriter, and producer Paul Law has been working with his new production team, “We Tha W.A.V.E.” (abbreviated for We Are Vibe and Energy), to continually work towards creating substantial, emotional, and passionate tunes. All while delivering with the classic Paul Law heavy bass and 808 drums. This was something that is exceptionally prevalent in his latest release, “Both Ways” off of his ‘ImPawlLaw’ EP, and this one is full of nostalgic vibes. “Both Ways” open up with classic RnB sounds to take us to a nostalgic headspace that made us feel as if we were on top of the clouds. Up there, we were introduced to Paul Law and his exquisite vocals that had a beautifully charming tone that had our ears listening out for every word. The attention to detail shows here, Paul Law and his production team did a fantastic job on this record. It feels organic, tight, punchy, and fluid to the point that each section seamlessly transitions from one into another. We were incredibly engaged for every moment of this release and cannot wait to listen to the rest of the ‘ImPawlPaw’ EP. Be sure to listen to “Both Ways” here. instagram.com/impaullaw facebook.com/ImPaulLaw twitter.com/ImPaulLaw #BUZZMUSIC