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Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, pop recording artist Derrick Cobb returns to BuzzMusic with his heartfelt ballad “In Love.” Taking a slower and more personal approach with this song, Derrick Cobb wanted to let his significant other know that even though he struggles to find balance in his personal life, he’s always going to be there no matter what. The recent single “In Love,” ties in mid-tempo R&B production with lo-fi elements and cheerful keys. While serenading with nothing but heart, Derrick Cobb has uniquely found compelling lyrics that portray his passion, without blending into other love songs. Opening with ambient keyboard melodies and catchy yet subtle underlying hip-hop production, “In Love” displays simplicity at it’s finest, allowing Derrick Cobb’s message to stand loud and clear. As he sings those heartfelt emotions away, we’re in awe of his ability to find the right lyrics for any situation he’s put in. Delivering captivating vocalizations that bring power to Derrick Cobb’s lyrics like “I’m gonna make sure that you’re smiling each and every day,” he’s letting us fall ‘In Love” with his approach to songwriting. As the production maintains steady and ambient, it progressively grows with added effects that bring even more energy to this love song. Capturing the intoxicating side of love perfectly with “In Love,” Derrick Cobb will stop at nothing until his message is heard. Listen to "In Love" here. instagram.com/d_cobb #BUZZMUSIC

Kate Magdalena has resurrected the 1964 classic, "Downtown" initially performed by Petula Clark. Kates's voice lends Broadway feels to this classic, creating an air of nostalgia. The melody is familiar and comforting and the instrumental sound quality is superb. The classical orchestra somehow feels like an influential rock band standing behind the track. Since its release, "Downtown" has been covered by many singers including Dolly Parton, Emma Bunton, and The Saw Doctors. Kate has undoubtedly made her mark on her version of the original; it really does lift your spirits to hear it remastered. Kate Magdalena, an emerging singer-songwriter from the San Fransico Bay area, finds herself most comfortable in the folk-pop and adult contemporary stylings. Kate has two albums under her belt and is currently working on her third due out later this year. Nowadays, orchestral pop hits are mainly a thing of the past, but Kate's latest recreation goes against the grain and exemplifies to listeners what we are missing. "Downtown" basks in the bright lights, neon signs, and "music of the traffic in the city"; this sentiment shouldn't be limited to swinging '60s optimism, it's a page we should all absorb when things return to normal in the world we live today. Kate Magdalena has invigorated a '60s classic and redefines its message of optimism we all need today. Don’t delay and stream “Downtown” here. facebook.com/katemagdalenamusic instagram.com/kate_magdalena #BUZZMUSIC

Redahan is back again with his incredibly exciting new EP ‘Through The Palms,’ this EP was produced, mixed, and engineered by legendary engineers Andrew Lappin and Alex Edwards, and was masted by the iconic Joe Laporta at Sterling Sound. Off of ‘Through The Palms’ is the eclectic record “Nowhere Baby,” and we are absolutely in love with it. “Nowhere Baby” is full of fun pop vibes, every single second of this record radiates such good energy that we could not help but start dancing to as soon as the groove hit. Speaking of this groove, it feels really good to listen to. Redahan master crafts an ever so groovy rhythm that features a punchy drum kit that has a bit of that Nashville flair to it, an exciting dynamically evolving guitar riff that flips between a clean and crunchy tone between sections, and then is finished by Redahan’s impressive vocal performance that keeps a perfectly silky touch that feels like the cherry on the cake. We love the storytelling in “Nowhere Baby,” Redahan tells us about giving all the pieces and everything that someone wants, but the other is not wanting it. This bittersweet message is beautifully complimented by Redahan’s ability to craft a record that is full of excitement despite the deeper meaning behind the lyrics. We cannot wait to hear what is coming next from Redahan. You can listen to “Nowhere Baby” here. blossomrecs.com/artists/redahan instagram.com/redahan.music #BUZZMUSIC

BELLS is a Los Angeles-based artist here to tell a story. Ever since she was a kid, she’s been songwriting, but the real journey began when she started writing for other Hip-Hop and R&B artists in the city. Now releasing her own material, BELLS not only writes her music but produces it too. Now, after disappearing from the scene for a few months to improve her craft, she’s back with her new single, “eating2much”. BELLS hit a soft spot in the meaning behind this song. “eating2much” was written about subtle addictions in our everyday life, such as online content and relationship patterns, surely something we can all relate to. The honestly and vulnerability behind this particular track truly shows. What caught our attention most in the production of “eating2much”, was the vocal arrangement. These delays and soft harmonies will have you captivated from beginning to end. Not to mention the variety of grooves BELLS manages to incorporate so effectively in only a few minutes. We have fallen in love with BELLS style in her songwriting and production. You will regret to miss BELLS new single, “eating2much”. Check out “eating2much” here. instagram.com/bells.music facebook.com/itsbellsmusic #BUZZMUSIC

American hip hop/R&B recording artist, songwriter, and engineer AyeJay Freez drops his recent single "Catch22". Since the release of his notable mixtape "#2kthegoat", Ayejay Freez (a.k.a. Arbie Glover IV) has worked day and night to strengthen his sound and brand as an artist. With his most recent hit "Catch22", we can sense that the song surrounds an unhealthy relationship where it grows into more of an attachment and knowing that it's not right for you. AyeJay Freez also brings an enormous intriguing factor within the song's production, giving off a dark and sensual atmosphere that lets you contemplate on what doesn't serve you anymore. With heavily filtered pianos that slowly increase in volume, "Catch22" opens with such a heavy vibe right for the start. What keeps our ears peeled during the intro is the vibrating sub-bass that fluently converses with our soul. As AyeJay Freez brings in his warm and flawless vocal abilities, we're impressed by how he sings such clear lyrics of loving someone for just a bit too long. Highlighting lyrics like, "I know you bad for me, and I'm so bad for you it's a catch22" AyeJay Freez emphasizes the meaning of a paradoxical situation and not being able to leave. While the production of the track stays consistent and ambient throughout the entirety, it's evident that AyeJay Freez has conjured up "Catch22" with nothing but heart. Listen to "Catch22" here. lgcent.com/artists#ayejay-freez twitter.com/ayejayfreez instagram.com/ayejayfreez #BUZZMUSIC

Born and raised in New Jersey, R&B artist Slique has had a passion for music since the age of 5. Starting on the piano, Slique soon discovered that music was much more than a hobby to him. It’s clear to us thatSliquehas developed and improved his craft since his Debut E.P. release, “Before I Go.” Today, he brings us a full-length album that thrives on his distinct vocal style, harmonies, and diverse pool of emotions. Whether you’re looking for something to throw on your party playlist or a song to help you through a tough break-up, Slique’s album 'Back To You' has it all. Sounds of rain and thunder open us up to the first song off his album called “Cuban.” Instantly, we’re hit with a bass tone that weaves through notes and puts you into a trance. This song left us hypnotized, and I’m sure it will do the same for you. Grasping curiosity, Slique knew precisely how to draw in his listeners and introduce this project. The next track, “Drive Me Crazy” takes up it up a notch. It pulls you in a with a distorted, fuzzy hook that grooves perfectly with the drums. The energy in this song particularly stood out to us, along with the sharp texture that sits above everything in the production. This song will have you up and moving in no time. Transitioning into “Eye 2 Eye”, we’re caught off guard with teasers of the song in the intro. The spaces in between the lead synth had us anticipating the vocals. Slique’s relaxed performance was especially satisfying in the hook. We especially love the lyric, “we don’t see eye to eye” in this one. The next song, “Sweet,” opens with a string-like texture panning from one side to the other. Slique doesn’t hold back for a moment in this song, showing us his ability to rap quickly and with grace. The tempo is pushed even further and brings the energy back up once again. “Sweet” ends with the same string-like texture from the intro, and as it fades into silence, Slique leaves us wanting more, but what comes after will not disappoint you. “Ice Cold” undoubtedly captures a chillness not found on the rest of the album. Tripping us out with detuned melodies and a glitch-like sound, this is one of those songs you’ll want on to blast on full volume. The next track, “O.M.W.,” starts with a fast, staccato melody and features female dialogue. Ending on the line, “I love you” left us hanging but acts as a slick transition into the next song. In contrast to the rest of the album, “Been There Done That” slows us down for a few minutes. This song isn’t meant to get you moving, but instead showcases a more intimate side of Slique’s artistry. The romanticism in this song takes you away for a few minutes to a calmer place. Hushing all dynamics, Slique once again keeps us in the palm of his hand. Even while bringing stillness to the sequence, Slique shows his ability to adapt and deliver emotion through his performance no matter the circumstance. The next song, “Arguing Into Another Argument Interlude,” is something surely anyone can relate to. We felt this song spoke clearly about the hardships of a relationship and what it feels like to argue with a loved one constantly. Though Slique moves past the heaviness of the subject and takes a lighter spin on it. If there were one song to play at the club from this album, “Do Yo Thing” would be it. Slique lets loose and shows true potential through this song. The hook is perfect for anybody to sing along to and is immediately recognizable. This brings us into the last song, “Ain’t Over.” This track closes the album and takes us away with new percussion tones that have yet to be revealed. Ironically stating “this ain’t over” in the lyrics, we are reminded to wait for what comes next from Slique. Overall, the diversity of this album is what blew us away. There is something for everybody, and you’ll never find yourself bored. Slique captures so many styles and emotions in his new album 'Back To You,' and you won’t want to miss it. Listen to Slique’s album 'Back To You' here. instagram.com/sliqueofl twitter.com/sliquepapii #BUZZMUSIC

Soft euphoric pop vibes lead us into Emily Daccarett’s new single “Love Chain.” Emily’s soft and sweet voice delivers coy and playful lyrics. “Love Chain” is a lovely, swirling, pop-rock compilation of “gaze-out-the-window” melodies. This love song channels cosmic piano notes, fast-moving, emotional orchestral strings, and whisps of echoing guitars. Emily’s ability to develop an immersive soundscape creates a window the listener can step into and experience the musical storyline unfolding around them. Artistry is a way of life for Emily Daccarett, for her fashion and music cannot be separated. A graduate of the prestigious Instituto Marangoni in Paris, Emily trained in the French technique of draping and pattern making. Diving into her deep admiration of music, Emily pursued training at the Los Angeles Musicians Institute. Not long after graduating, Emily fused her love of fashion and music and made her runway debut with Concept Shows during LA fashion week. “Love Chain” displays vulnerable, from the heart lyric’s, painting a love story between two cosmically tied lovers. Lyrics like “with you, I can’t hide,” “touch me, kiss me,” “you got me falling for your love,” create an imaginative lyrical story for the listener. We are positive; this is only the beginning of great things for Emily Daccarett. Listen to “Love Chain” here. instagram.com/emilydaccarett facebook.com/emilydaccarettmusic twitter.com/emilydaccarett #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Los Angeles, is artist-producer duo Rewnd. Rewnd is comprised of Deku and Racayan. Deku is a singer/songwriter who has written for artists globally while following his passion for exploring new places and ideas, meeting people, finding new inspiration for the music. Producer Racayan, who since obtaining a bachelor's in Digital Arts, began working with the hip-hop group Blackalicious. Racayan further grew his production skills, which lead to their debut EP under the name 'Cathartic.' We are pleased to announce the debut release from Rewnd "Day Dream," it's action-packed of high energy and feel good vibes. "Day Dream" is full of elements that keep the heat going. From flavorful chords in characterful synths to a steadily building punchy electronic drum groove that has elements of R&B and Trap, and a beautifully written and performed a vocal performance that is quickly able to call out to your heart and pull you in to hear Rewnd's story. The theme of losing your mind in "Day Dream" is something that many of us will be able to relate to. Too often, events or people come into our lives and suddenly shift our mental focus to only being on that, and Rewnd can perfectly capture that feeling within "Day Dream." 'Cathartic' EP set to release on May 14th, we are genuinely thrilled about it. We can't wait to hear what else Rewnd is putting onto the table. You can discover “Day Dream” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Rewnd! Congratulations on the debut release “Day Dream” off of your upcoming ‘Cathartic’ EP, what inspired you two to come together and form Rewnd? What is the workflow like together? Thank you! We appreciate you talking to us. Rewnd happened organically, we started with one song and it was such a vibe that it turned into two, then three, and then into a whole EP. The workflow is a very natural process. Creativity gets flowing and we just feed off each other’s energy. It feels almost effortless when we create. Your release “Day Dream” is full of good vibes and good sounds, what was the inspiration behind coming up with this record? What does the song mean for the two of you? Deku: The inspiration was more so of dreaming of what could go right, but realizing that sometimes the day dream is better than real life. The vibe was imagining that perfect scenario and one's expectation of going into a situation with another individual. We just want people to feel good when they hear the song. Day Dream solidified the project itself, it was the moment we realized we should make an entire EP. Racayan: For me, I grew up on 90’s R&B. It’s embedded into my core being, so everything is rooted in that era. With the soundscape of “Day Dream”, it was inspired by what I felt in that moment in time. Having no real expectations, the song manifested into a dream/ feel-good vibe. This song means a lot for me and on the same lines on whatDekusaid, “Day Dream” felt like turning on a light switch. We realized that we have great chemistry and synergy when we create and that it’s only right that we keep ongoing. It’s quite unique to come from two completely different backgrounds, what kinds of influences do each of you have? Are there any idols that you look up to?  Deku: My influence and background come from a variety of different things. There's no particular idol, I try to listen to a lot of artists and people that I vibe with, which influences me to do my thing. Being into different cultures, I like good stories and movies. A lot of the way I structure my songs come from that. I want my writing to be a cohesive story and that comes from watching movies and television. Racayan: As I mentioned earlier, I grew up on 90’s R&B, but also Hip-Hop/Rap music from that era. I would always “borrow” my older cousins’ cassette tapes and just listen to them non stop. Having been exposed to those genres at an early age, it plays a big role of what influences me now. On top of that, I’m influenced by just living. I try to capture the feeling I get when I experience life, whether it be from interactions with people or experiencing various art forms, I draw inspiration from what I felt at that moment. As for my musical idols, I always looked up to people like Quincy Jones, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Rick Rueben, Timbaland, and Jay-Z because of their vision. They always saw a bigger picture. The release “Day Dream” was very exciting to listen to, how does this release compare to the rest of the upcoming EP? How do you want this EP to be perceived by the audience once it’s out? Are there any specific moods you’re going for? We don’t have a particular way we what it to be perceived or a specific mood we were going for, we just want people to feel something from it. The EP is like an open window into our creative minds and our past experiences. We think people will take it in, relate to it, and vibe with EP in a good way. Are there any future plans for 2020? Make more music. Keep creating vibes. Continue to connect with people. By the way, the "Cathartic" EP is out on all streaming platforms. Check it out! instagram.com/theonlydeku instagram.com/racayan_ #BUZZMUSIC

Connecticut based singer/songwriter Akira AK releases his stunning EP' Autotune + Heart'. While also releasing another EP titled "Pearl," Akira AK is no stranger to the long hard days in the studio. Striving to create universal pop music that can reach anyone's heart, his latest passionate EP 'Autotune + Heart' does precisely this and more. Starting his EP with the dynamic intro track "Nothing Without You," the song opens with chiming background keys, growling synths and throbbing power chords. While still incorporating a pop feel through the main beat, the deep electric guitar instrumentals give us a riveting rock atmosphere. Akira AK sings lyrics of giving thanks to past love for the experience and lessons learned, he brings an incredibly wise message of not keeping ill will towards the past but growing from it. Although it's clear that his feelings still run somewhat deep, "Nothing Without You" provides a positive take on parting ways with someone. Moving into a heavier and contemplative piece, Akira AK's second track "Mute" shines a light on the negative aspects of his past relationship. While the beautiful piano instrumental moves from loud to soft, Akira AK keeps this track simple with the iconic duo of piano and vocals. He passionately sings lyrics of holding your tongue towards a past lover and keeping your thoughts to yourself to avoid the fire that swells after speaking your truth. We can feel Akira AK's deep-running emotions with this song, as he's finally found words to describe how he feels. His stimulating piano playing gives "Mute," another sincere aspect that comes straight from the heart. On to the third track, "Inner War," Akira AK brings in a broader sound to emphasize his healing. Starting off with soft piano and celestial pads that grow into a feel-good pop atmosphere, we can instantly feel the energy of forgiveness exuding off this track. The autotune on Akira AK's vocals have met the perfect medium, without drowning in effect. Singing lyrics of reason and forgiving someone from their weaknesses, all because they're fighting an "Inner War." This track takes a stimulating turn with up-beat production that surrounds the main piano. He lets us know that we'll survive our inner turmoil and find the light at the end of the tunnel. Ending off the lovely 'Autotune + Heart' EP with "Gravity," another meaningful piano and vocal duo. Akira AK's vocals give a timeless and mesmerizing aspect to his music, the ballad's that he's crafted is incredibly heartfelt and sincere. This track surrounds reminiscing upon memories of past love and feeling their energy around you long after you've parted ways. At the chorus, "Gravity' moves from single piano to a powerful chorus with enchanting and emotionally-rich violin strings. This song takes a deep turn to the EP; we're left capturing the emotions that Akira AK feels so profoundly through his passionate portrayal of lyrics. We've found that Akira AK's 'Autotune + Heart' EP serves us a musical coping mechanism, and how to heal from love positively and effectively. You can find the 'Autotune + Heart' EP here. Hey Akira AK, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re captivated by your incredible vocals and detailed messages on your emotional EP “Autotune + Heart”. Was this EP purely written from dealing with lost love, or were there other elements at play for the overall concept? Hi! Thank you! I’m super happy to be on BuzzMusic talking with you all! First off, thank you for the kind words about “Autotune + Heart”. Even though I released it 3 years ago, I still think the themes, messages, and melodies are relevant today – and that was intentional. Aside from it being a highly emotional and personal EP, I intentionally made it with the faith that it would be able to stand the test of time and not falter into a sonic trend. That being said, songwriting above all else is what I take very seriously. Every word, inflection, syllable, and phrase is super important to me in order to create the kind of world/headspace I want the song and listener to live/be in. This EP is both about dealing with lost love, while also delving into grey areas. What I *like to think* I specialize in with my songwriting is telling a story from a distance. Not necessarily giving into the high highs or low lows of any given situation, but looking at events and moments (such as heartbreak) from a reflective point of view. In that regard, it makes whatever I am saying (even while on its face a “down-er”) come with a glimmer of optimism: meaning that the worst is over and you can look back at it knowing and acknowledging that it was bad, while not dwelling on it too much. While I do delve into lost love and heartbreak in the grey area (like in my song “Mute” – my personal favorite song I’ve ever written), I also talk about having a support system in place (“Inner War”), and the necessity of looking back at a toxic relationship or situation with the acknowledgement that you are better for going through it (“Nothing Without You” and “Gravity” – it is in this respect that these two songs bookend the EP to really complete a cohesive and contained piece). As you can see I like to talk… but it’s only because I am very passionate about my own work. As my friend Megami (NYC drag queen extraordinaire) has always said, “As an artist, you HAVE TO be your own advocate. Who else will love your work if not you?” Speaking on your EP “Autotune + Heart”, Akira AK captures lyrics of accepting the past and learning from it to move forward. Are there any songs in particular that you feel best portray the EP’s message? I guess I got ahead of myself the answer to you last question then! My bad! But in short: yes. Two songs are directly about this theme, both “Nothing Without You” and “Gravity” about learning from the past and recognizing its influence in everything that you are today. I really wanted to hammer that message home, which is why both songs introduce and close out the EP, respectively. That theme is so important to me because it is something I think gets thought of, but not too often put into words (or songs, in this case). The idea of acceptance of past situations, mistakes, and behaviors is so core to how we grow as individuals, and I always try and weave that message into every song I write, whether that’s covertly or overtly. Your EP “Autotune + Heart” brings in different musical atmospheres from rock to pop. What made Akira AK want to portray these dynamic aspects all in one project? I usually talk about my music as pure pop, but in reality, since “pop” is short for “popular”, it has no defined tones, instruments, sounds, etc. That is the great thing about the genre, that it takes the best parts of other more established genres and blends them into itself – and if you’re good at what you do (which I think I am, but I’ll leave it up to others to determine my curation skills, I know what I like and what I want, and that’s good enough for me), then you can create a really special piece of pop music, utilizing some really interesting and diverse elements. To get to your question (sorry, I just love pop music and can go on about it for a bit), the reason I brought in some different atmospheres/elements from other genres (mainly rock and light dance) is because when I created the demos for all these songs and was REALLY working on them from the floor up, I found that these elements (from the large drums in “Nothing Without You” and “Inner War” to the power chords in the latter song as well) really rounded out their respective songs. It was a way of bringing diversity to the overall sound of the EP while making sure the songs were able to have an individual identity all their own. We’ve heard that not only has Akira AK released the beautiful “Autotune + Heart” EP, but also released another EP titled “Pearl”. Could you speak on the differences between these projects? My thought process with “Pearl” was that it would sonically be the natural follow up to “Autotune + Heart”. If you listen to the two EPs consecutively then you should be able to hear elements of “Autotune + Heart” being built upon in “Pearl”. As you’ll hear on “Autotune + Heart”, the instrumental is more acoustic and simple, giving the songwriting and vocals a real chance to shine and be at the forefront of each song. With “Pearl”, I wanted to give the production of the song, and the other instruments/elements a chance to play a bigger part. That is why there is a more diverse range of synths, bass, guitars, drums, etc. Aside from the actual sound differences between the two EPs, the subject matter on “Pearl” is actually more refined to tell a story, where “Autotune + Heart” was more about conveying a theme. To this respect, the ordering of songs on “Autotune + Heart” was meant to highlight the overall thematic sound of the EP, while “Pearl” is ordered in a way to convey the narrative I wanted to tell through both the instrumental and writing. This is why I can’t stress enough how important it is to listen to an EP or album from top to bottom – to truly understand what the artist is trying to say with the project as a whole. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? While I DID have plans to create a music video, get back into performing, and put out another EP by year’s end – I think those projects will have to be pushed back a bit because most (if not all) of them require me to be around people (whether they be collaborators or an audience), and with the pandemic that (understandably) cannot happen. That being said, I have been hard at work writing for the next EP (I’ve actually been working on it for a while now) and making sure I have all the elements ready in my demos for when I bring them to my engineer for mixing and mastering, so we can get straight to work. While I don’t want to give too much away about it right now, what I can say is that it is heavily inspired by a certain X-Men character. I am currently reading Jonathan Hickman’s current X-Men run “Dawn of X” and the characterization in there is so BEAUTIFUL that I cannot help but draw inspiration from it. One thing that I talk about openly is how inspired I am from geek media – whether it be comics, TV, movies, video games, anime, etc. And this EP will be no different. A portion of the ideas from “Autotune + Heart” were actually taken from various comic book characters and stories (like “Mute” being inspired by the Inhumans character “Black Bolt”, while the whole idea of learning and accepting your past is the whole character theme of the Scarlet Witch – specifically from “Avengers: Disassembled” to “Avengers vs. X-Men”). Even the cover art is by comic artist Keron Grant! With “Pearl”, it is directly inspired by the children’s cartoon “Steven Universe”. The themes of love, loss, identity, and acceptance played a major role in that show, and through the specific character “Pearl” (as to who the story and title of my EP is based off of). The cover art is by Steven Universe comic artist Katy Farina, and the logo is actually handwritten by the voice actress of the title character herself Deedee Magno-Hall. All that is to say that this new EP will follow that same theme and be inspired by a particular comic character in its subject matter and motifs. More on that at a later date though! facebook.com/AkiraAKmusic instagram.com/akiraakmusic twitter.com/akiraakmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Florida native KamO FL blasts back with his album '2020' full of head boppers and foot tappers. Always having a passion for writing, KamO found himself fleeing from fitting in only to push his boundaries and finely-tune his sound to make it his own. Working countless hours to personalize his sound, he's done just that with the twenty songs (no feature) album '2020'. Opening the album with the force of an intro "Destination Greatness," KamO FL starts by giving us hi-fi hop-hop production and his pent up flow of finally finding a path he resonates with to find self-success. While singing and rapping, KamO FL brings incredible versatility and rounds out the song himself. Moving into more of an R&B vibe through groovy production, the next track "Night and Day" brings a heartfelt love song. Singing that he'll be at someone's side from night to morning, while also incorporating a few sexual innuendos, KamO FL cleverly expresses his passion. KamO FL brings nothing but truth and honesty with his third track, "Sidelined." Giving us upbeat R&B production with stimulating kicks and claps, KamO FL moves into his incredibly blunt bars of not being too happy with his a girl who couldn't keep quiet. Preaching to quit these games, KamO FL brings power and integrity with this track. Moving into a darker and more intense atmosphere with "Stones and Sticks," KamO FL sings the old saying sticks and stones, while moving into his hard-hitting verse that hits us with confidence and determination towards not letting the negative energy impact his day to day life. Feeling a little spaced out with the next track "Past Life," KamO FL incorporates incredible hip hop production that brings a celestial atmosphere emphasizing the "Past Life" subject. As KamO FL starts rapping about how he met someone in a past life because the trends with them are always repeating, we can really feel his deep and complex passion for this song. Brining his flow to the maximum on the next track "Lg," KamO FL raps about changing for the better and learning from the mistakes which all humans make. "Lg" standing for 'lonely girl', we can feel KamO FL's empathy and love towards this person, while steadily and swiftly rapping over the mellow beat. Giving us the energy we're looking for with "Ready Set Go!" taking off with exhilarating production that keeps the enthusiasm high. KamO FL brings his cleverly-written rhymes to the stage with bars like; "bulletproof is the vest, cause I'm dying to succeed, but I'm not dying for success." We're left captivated by his textured songwriting at this point. Taking a chill turn with the eighth track "Girl Next Door," KamO FL raps about being in the wrong place at the wrong time and longing to work out the issues with someone. The soft R&B production tugs at our heartstrings and finely emphasizes KamO FL's heartfelt lyrics. Moving into the contemplative track "Get Through It," KamO FL gives us a bright light of hope and sings/raps about moving past struggle and working through the difficult times. "Get Through It" adds a very subjective element to the album by letting us listen to KamO FL's journey to finding his voice. As the next track "Gravity" takes a very relaxed and timeless turn with beautiful production with electric guitar, KamO FL questions why we tend to want what we can't have and wanting someone who's just out of reach. Taking a melancholy approach and spilling his heart, we can only relate and feel the deep lyrics he's written. The energy comes to a high at the next track "Fill in the Blank", opening with an energetic hip-hop/trap beat with anthemic synths, we're ready for KamO FL to pick us back up. Giving a self-assured tone through his beaming confidence, KamO FL shines bright on this track with nothing but persistence and determination. We're incredibly surprised by KamO FL's dynamic approach with the next track "Electric," as the song opens with almost a deep house/EDM beat that he skillfully raps over. KamO FL brings a loving and exciting message of never getting enough of someone's electric feel and knowing he can't stop fighting to be with them. KamO FL brings amazing descriptions through his tracks, especially with "Red Lips." Through lyrics like, "to my surprise she had on red lipstick that matched the fire in her eyes," he sings and raps lyrics full of passion overtop mesmerizing R&B production. Keeping us locked in by singing/belting lyrics and sensually rapping to intrigue. While moving into the next track, "Rewritten" KamO FL highlights his attention to detail with this song. With exciting hip hop production that brings harmonic synth melodies, KamO FL's flow stands with force and preaches taking risks to push his boundaries. We clearly get a picture at this point of KamO FL's inner thoughts and practical advice. With mid-tempo and groovy R&B production on "Love Lesson," we can only resonate with KamO FL's lyrics of being hung out to dry in the past. Trying to wrap his head around love and how he needs lessons, KamO FL's passion runs deep on this song and takes an emotional turn. Reaching the next song "Tick," opening with vibrant and danceable R&B production with serene keys, KamO FL takes another passionate bat by singing and rapping about wanting to know someone and what makes them "Tick." We're incredibly impressed by KamO FL's ability to put every single emotion into a song, especially with this one. Bringing back the hi-fi trap/hip hop production with "Tooo Tired," KamO FL blasts through this track with his bars of being tired of waiting for things to happen, therefore he makes things happen for himself and takes initiative to progress. Giving us a high pump up/workout song to get lost in, KamO FL brings limitless energy with this one. With the deftly produced eighteenth track "Balanced," KamO FL finds his love for someone at a maximum by letting them know it's okay to accept love for what it is and take risks that will only benefit. The R&B beat creates a depth that brings out the best in KamO FL and his deep running emotions. We've found that what fuels KamO FL's songwriting might be his limitless passion and love for someone, with the second last track "Engaged" serving a beautiful and modern-day ballad. With soft production and KamO FL's meaningful bars of being dedicated to someone for the rest of his days, we're captivated by his textured songwriting. Reaching the end of his album '2020', KamO FL ends it off with "Ending Credits," almost summing up the album. Rapping that we haven't seen the last of him, or even close. He again introduces force and authority and preaches how he'll continue to be authentic and unique, without creating repetitive rap that we tend to hear today. Overall, we're endlessly impressed with KamO FL's album '2020' and how each song tells it's own compelling story that's bound to captivate you. You can listen to '2020' here. Hey KamO FL, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’d like to start by saying how unique your album '2020' is through each dynamic and different song. Could you speak on what fuelled your inspiration to spit twenty songs solo? For starters given the name of my album and the fact that I was releasing it this year. It was only fitting that I kept the number 20 significant. Another reason I chose to have that many tracks on this album was to make up for my lackluster release last year. I was so excited to record and put together my first album. I wasn't aware of how distribution worked. I didn't own or have the rights to use more than half of the instrumentals I chose to work with. I wasn't going to make that mistake again. I chose to not have any features because I wanted this album to be personal. Still discovering myself and where I fit into this music scene. I was very selfish with this album. I wanted to really showcase how far I've come since last year. Within the album '2020' a variety of songs capture different elements across genres like hip hop, trap, R&B and even EDM. Could KamO FL speak on the production process, and how you executed each individual vision for every different track? As far as production I trust my engineer and friend Doug Leto. He never lets me settle and is always pushing me when I'm in the booth. He can definitely take some credit for my growth. He engineered the entire album. It's an honor to work with Leto. 17 out of the 20 songs from this album well-composed without any instrumental to guide them. I would listen to instrumentals from Doug along with others from producers OSYM beats and PerezMusicNYC. I always start by trying to pair one of these compositions with an instrumental. If one fits I would quickly start working on how I would deliver it with respect to the style or genre of instrumental. It's like this unknown feeling when words and music become one and a song is born. It's like this feeling of belonging. Speaking on the album '2020', KamO FL provides a variety of songs about loving someone and the passion you have for them. How did you manage to write such intricate bars that display every ounce of your affection and emotions? From a young age I've always been a lover boy. Never scared to express my feelings on paper. I didn't realize it until many many years later. My ability to string together thoughtful sentences. Depending on the topic of love I speak on in my songs. I've always had a knack for not only staying on-topic but bringing to life and experience within my words. Some experience fiction and others non. I draw a lot of emotion from my current relationship. My now-wife and I went through a lot before we finally ended up together. I fought so hard to win her back. More than a few tracks on this album were written thinking about her. We’ve heard that KamO FL has strived to personalize your sound and move away from stereotypes. Could you elaborate on how your album '2020' reflects that statement, and what you want listeners to take away from the album’s entirety? When I say I strive to personalize my sound. I think about all the known artists I listen to and how I know who it is as soon as they take off on the chorus or verse. I want people to hear my words and know that it's KamO! I want listeners to take the time to hear what I'm saying and afterward left wanting more. twitter.com/Fl_kamo instagram.com/official_kamo_music facebook.com/OfficialKamoMusic #BUZZMUSIC