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Coming straight from Atlanta, Joe Bleez is a producer and songwriter who creates exciting hip-hop that you’ll be hard-pressed to forget. Since co-founding Point Game Entertainment, Joe continues to produce and mentor other artists but also writes music for television and film. Joe recently released his dramatically beautiful tune “All Day Long” and this one puts us into a perfectly relaxed vibe. There is a moody but elegant feeling to “All Day Long”, the combination of soft synth keyboards and pads along with organic-sounding percussion makes for a night out where you’ll be able to reflect on your thoughts and go into a deep trance. The lyrics going on behind “All Day Long” instantly felt incredibly relatable, the thought of every day going through the same work routine and constantly hustling and working but never getting a chance to sit back and give yourself time is one that too many of us will be able to relate to. With bold lyrics like “People acting like they get it but they don’t”, Joe Bleez pours out his innermost emotions to tell the story of what it’s like to be hustling. We will definitely be listening to “All Day Long” all week long and we think that everyone would be able to appreciate this one. Vibe out to “All Day Long” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Joe Bleez! We couldn’t help but deeply relate to your release “All Day Long”! Did you feel that throughout your life you were never given time to sit back and breathe and then write a song about it? How does this record relate to you? I pretty much made writing a priority even when I was not recording, I would spend time writing in some way. Short stories, poems as well as songs, hooks, and other creative concepts. For example, during the 2007 NFL Football season I did a weekly "Rap-Up" of the games for a popular sports talk show in Atlanta. It was a 1-minute verse full of one-liners detailing the weekend's results over a hard beat.  I would stay up all night on Sundays and write, record, and mix it in time for the show on Monday morning. Then I would go to my 9 to 5.  I did it for the entire season. No sleep on Sundays.  I enjoyed it!! It was a fan favorite. All Day Long is written from my perspective speaking to our obsession with social media. I was expressing how it makes me feel to go online and see everyone 'Living their best life" I also understand that it is a facade that weighs heavily on our self-worth. We’re loving the sound of this one, from the moody synths to the punchy drums, how did you come up and create all of the aspects of this release? Did you write the lyrics first or the instrumental? It was one of about 5 beats that I made that day. I made it with myself in mind as the artist but not with any real direction in mind other than the tempo. Not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for being honest and conversational which is my style. The instrumental came first. This song came out with a different sound because normally I would write the song before I started recording but that one was made up in real-time. I just "scatted through" the melody and flow in a freestyle and went back and replaced the mumble with words that made sense as the inspiration came to me. It has become my regular way of writing/recording now. I write it as I go. As a producer that deals in both music and film/television, how do you find creating music for each differ? Do you have a preference for what you like writing for? Are there any specific challenges you face when creating music for both mediums? This is not the case for everyone but for me, composing for TV and film is more challenging because it requires me to be much more intentional about what I create. I will typically create a listing that describes the type of sound, tempo and feel needed for the instrumental so I have a defined target in place. Also, most of the productions that I currently do for TV and film are instrumentals so that requires a bit more creativity. There is no artist to hold the listener's attention, the composer must do that with instrumentation. It also requires a more complicated arrangement than your typical hip-hop song. I prefer producing music tracks that will be turned into songs by myself or other artists. I enjoy producing a bit more than being an artist but there is no more rewarding feeling than completing a song from start to finish and it comes out how I originally heard it in my head.  I love making something from nothing. Making both music for sync and commercial music definitely forces me to be a bit more scientific with my approach.  I prefer to look at it as an advantage versus being a challenge because it has helped me grow and be able to add value in the studio. I love the freedom of creativity without limits. Since co-founding Point Game Entertainment, how do you feel you have grown as a person and as a producer? How has mentoring and aiding other artists helped the growth of your career? The experience of being on the road during that time made me a much better entertainer and businessman. I have learned to adapt to many different environments and situations. Many of the soft skills I acquired from my time in corporate America have translated into this new phase of my career. Team building, goal setting, organization, planning, and problem-solving are all valuable skills that I have developed since my time at Point Game.  I've learned that the work is only important if it is bigger than something that I could do by myself. Keep the focus on the work and never take things personally. I have learned all of these lessons and skills and continue to use them as both an artist and producer. It has accelerated my growth as both an artist and producer by exposing me to different approaches to songwriting and recording. I take a little bit of knowledge from every session that I am involved in. I think my time as a recording and mix engineer has been equally as important because it allowed me to pick up on tips and tricks from different artists and producers. It has exposed me to so much more music than the average listener would hear which is an advantage from both a creative and a marketing standpoint. I learn things like... what type of beats artists like, what voices sound best on what instruments, what plugins are other artists using on their recordings to get that desired sound (which is such a big part of the hip-hop genre today). It has allowed me to create a sound that is relevant and innovative. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? More heat on the way. Working with Square Business Entertainment on the Film and TV side as well as a summer commercial EP release. I am also finishing up a couple of different projects that I produced with local artists in Atlanta as well. instagram.com/joebleez21 facebook.com/joebleez21 #BUZZMUSIC

Wholebird is a Boston based Hip-Hop artist. Since becoming a rising star on social media, Wholebird has founded ODE Nation, a self-made record label whose music is known for its creativity and originality. Wholebird follows along with this by creating a quirky crossover between synth-pop and hip-hop. It's clear while listening to Wholebird's music that it is created from experience and personal stories. "Jeffrey Intro" goes 0-100% as soon as the first beat hits, its got that anthemic feeling with a bit of a bounce that gets us to start riding our arms in the air. This tune is all about having a good time and chilling out, the repeating phrase "Roll up the windows and let's smoke up that Jeffrey" quickly gets stuck in your head, it will be quite hard to get this one out. Wholebird keeps this motif interesting by always spicing it up with creative effects, adlibs, and vocal doubles that pop out of your speakers. The classic dub feeling from the reggae-like synths in "Jeffrey Intro" makes for a modern touch on the perfect groove. We can't get enough of this vibe that Wholebird created; it has that modern touch, and ever so catchy hook, a classic style in its roots, and a perfectly moody but flowing performance from Wholebird that shows us what he is capable of. We can't wait to hear what is next to come from Wholebird. You can find “Jeffrey Intro” here. Hey there Wholebird! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your newest release “Jeffrey Intro” is minimalistic but very memorable, was this something you had in mind when you began writing? What had inspired you to create the song? This track is the intro to my upcoming album titled "The Real Jeffrey". Initially, I was inspired by The great Bob Marley when I was composing it that's why it has a reggae vibe to it. It is very awesome to hear that you created your own record label, what inspired you to create it? What types of goals do you hope for the label to achieve in the music being published? Do you think you will try to create a new trend than what’s mainstream? Studying the uprising of Hip-hop moguls like Master P and Jay-z, I learned that It's possible to break through the hip-hop mainstream by creating your own Record Label. My goal is to strike a distribution deal with a major record label while maintaining the rights to my music and also being able to promote/sign other upcoming artists under my label in the near future. I believe my sound is unique and I have already created a hip-hop/afrobeat trend with songs like Let's Dance and Hustlin Hard. We are amazed at how you can get your song to be heard too as many people possible, what are some ways that you try to spread the word about your music?  With promotion support from DJs and Blogs like Buzzmusic, my music is able to reach new fans. I also promote my music on my social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram and have created a website for my record labelwww.odenation.com where I promote myself and other upcoming artists. What is next for you in 2020? I'm looking forward to releasing a lot of new music and focusing on reaching out and engaging with my fans especially during these quarantine times. I also have an upcoming movie I produced called "Wake Up" which will be out later this year. I'm also open to collaborating with other artists and currently inquiring female vocalists. twitter.com/jbird978 instagram.com/jbird978 facebook.com/jbird978 #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles artist, Devin Kennedy, is back with another infectious, relatable track after receiving overwhelming praise on his latest single, “Happy Yet”. Since his debut release back in 2018, he’s been awarded Hollywood Music in Media’s “Best New Emerging Artist,” and has achieved over 1.8 million streams. Devin sold out his debut headlining show at the famous Peppermint Club in LA and has now graduated from the Berklee College of Music. In the past, his songs have been featured on numerous Apple Music playlists, and now Devin is back with more music and ready to show the world. “No Parachute” taps into a feeling that everybody can relate to. The song was written about that one special person in your life that can lift you up, even though the toughest times. With “No Parachute”, Devinshows his passion for creating new sounds in the studio and his impressive ability to write hooks that will keep you coming back for more. Using modern synths and a smooth vocal texture to carry the hook, Devin has perfectly conveyed feelings of freedom and euphoria in both the production and lyrics. The lead vocal sits perfectly on top of this foundation. “No Parachute” is full of catchy, rhythmic lyrics that will steal your heart at the first listen. Discover "No Parachute" . Hello, Devin Kennedy! Welcome to BuzzMusic! I can see you’ve built up quite the impressive catalog in the past few years and have quickly established yourself as a professional, up and coming artist in the pop scene. Where did your musical journey begin and what inspired you to take it on as a career? Hey! Thanks so much for having me. I grew up in a musical family, so it was always around growing up. My dad plays guitar/bass/drums and produced a lot of music for film & tv, so he would always have me in the studio when I was young. From there I grew up playing in bands and then I ended up going to college to study production and business. It’s really the only thing I can imagine doing, I love it so much. With every release, you explore new sounds and production elements. Can you tell us more about your writing and production process on your upcoming release; “No Parachute”? I wrote No Parachute with my good friends Rebecca Perl & Lukas Costas. The day we started it we decided to just write freely without deciding directly what we’re writing about or the arch of the story. We just wanted to write something easy, free, and something that sounded cool to us. We had written up to the chorus part, and the chorus felt very light and memorable, and then someone threw out the idea to just flip the switch and drop into a different chorus that said: “with no parachute”. The second we did it all three of us were hooked. Congratulations on selling out your debut headlining show at the Peppermint Club in LA! What do you love most about playing live shows and what have you learned on stage that has helped you improve and progress? Thank you! I love meeting people who have supported me and listen to my music, it’s the craziest feeling. I’ve learned a lot about performing live, how to make a full show interesting for an audience, how to adapt your songs into a more memorable live version. I want anyone at aDevinKennedyshow to be able to recall a “moment” from each song. Who has been the biggest influence on your musical style? How have they impacted your artistry? I would say John Mayer has influenced my production/writing the most. I learned from him that less is more on a track. Rather than adding a million different parts, I try to find the best part possible and add one layer at a time when producing. What can we expect to see from you next? More music through the summer! I’m excited to release some more singles that I’ve been wrapping up in quarantine. instagram.com/devkennedymusic facebook.com/devkennedymusic twitter.com/devkennedymusic #BUZZMUSIC

18-year-old Jalen Parker is a singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor from Savannah, Georgia, who has had an interest in the arts since the age of four. Jalenfirst got into music when he discovered his love for production. Eventually writing his songs, Jalen Parker worked up the courage to move to California to chase his dreams of becoming an entertainer. We're excited to be sharing his newest single, "Juice," with our viewers. We love the way the vibe hits you from beginning to end in Jalen's new song, "Juice." With intricate hi-hat patterns and a smooth low-end, the hook in the intro pulls you in. After this, the verse introduces a modern, lo-fi snare and a crunchy bass groove that brings an exciting bounce to the track. In those last choruses, Jalen throws in harmonies and ad-libs to give it an extra boost. There's no doubt this relaxed vocal performance will keep you intrigued through to the end. With energy and excitement, the song finishes off on a chorus, leaving you wanting more. Jalen's talents in production shine through in his new song "Juice," and you won't want to miss it. Check out “Juice” here. instagram.com/officialjalenparker twitter.com/jalenparker23 #BUZZMUSIC

Malcolm A is a rapper, singer, and producer who has just released his latest EP 'Dreamer EP.' He has been in the game of making music for over 14 years, and his experience is evident in his recent album. The EP includes five songs that each represent a different mood. From the album, Malcolm A collaborated with New Orleans' artist Dawn Richard to produce the catchy and uplifting song, "We're Ok." Malcolm A's "We're Ok" captures the listener in no time as singer Dawn Richard's belts out nonlyrical "ooh woahs" at an impressive soprano level. She shows off her vocal talent and wide range by hitting all of the high notes early on in "We're Ok." The backtrack highlights the vocals with a low key violin and trap beat. Malcolm A and Dawn Richard alternate their vocals; Dawn belts out each chorus as Malcolm raps the verses in between. Malcolm A raps the verses with a flowing sense of urgency. He stands out from many rappers by adding a melody to some lyrics, and showing his fans that he can sing too. The words provide an overall sense of satisfaction. Malcolm A and Dawn sing about staying strong through hardship. With his song "We're Ok," Malcolm A creates an energy of positivity and motivation to make it through the hard times. Listen to "We're Ok' here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Malcolm A! We were infused with positivity after listening to “We’re Ok.” Can you further describe the lyrics of the song for us? We're Ok, is based on not just relationships, but any type of struggle. Listen deeper to the hook as Dawn says, "thru the storm, thru the rain, thru the flood, we maintain, and the sun it will come and we'll say. We made it and we're ok. "  The hook is deep. It can be related to death, natural disasters, relationships, whatever struggle one is going thru at the moment.  My verses are constructed based on relationships to add a twist to the song. You have been making music for over 14 years! Can you tell us more about how music has been a part of your life, and how you first discovered your passion? I was always attracted to big sounds in music. I love hearing guitars, violins, pianos, etc.  I was 1st introduced to these sounds as a kid in the Baptist church. You told us that each song on your album “Dreamer EP” represents a different mood. Can you elaborate on this theme for your album? Dreamer is based on different events going on in my life during certain periods. The title track dreamer I'm referencing people not giving me credit for my talents.  Telling the audience I won't stop the grind until my dream is reached. I also reference the passing of a loved one.  Paradise is more of a party/ street song but with a musical twist. Kidd Kidd definitely adds the street credit to the song. I got ya is just as the title reads. It's a typical love song with a man and woman telling their point of view of commitment in a relationship. Making moves is a blueprint of my dream. It's about how I will reach my goals and dreams. We're Ok like stated above can be heard thru many different ears and/or situations. For example Case's "missing you" song.  That can be a love song or a song about someone that has recently passed. Different ears can hear that song in many ways. In your recent album “Dreamer EP,” you chose to collaborate with star artists from New Orleans including Dawn Richard, Kidd Kidd, and 3d Na’tee. Why did you choose to feature these artists? Can you tell us more about your collaboration with these musicians? I just wanted to showcase the amazing talent in Louisiana. All 3 of them are legends. We have so much talent in Louisiana. I feel that we don't get the same credit in the music business as places like New York or LA gets.  This was my opportunity to show that we have a voice here also. What's next for you? I have a new track called "She Don't" featuring Fly Boi Keno.  It's a New Orleans bounce track produced by Dee Day.  I can't wait for the world to hear this track. It will change the game. Something for the ladies to cut up to. instagram.com/malcolm_a_music youtube.com/user/MalcolmAMusic #BUZZMUSIC

Adam Pastel is a California based 19-year-old singer/songwriter whose music is the combination of hip-hop, R&B, Guatemalan, Turkish, and the icing on the cake Spanish - which so happens to be the Spanish translation for Pastel. We are genuinely excited to announce that we had the opportunity to listen to Adam Pastel’s debut release “FLY” and we love it. “FLY” is an exciting, eclectic hip-hop R&B hybrid of a record that transports you into a vivid painting of Adam’s life. There is a slight sense of remanence here, with the incredibly catchy hook “Show me what I need to remember you,” we got the feeling that Adam had forgotten something that was once loved and wants to experience those emotions again. “FLY” features a thundering west coast style 808 drum kit, moody synth bells that set you up for a great vibe, and of course, Adam’s charming silky smooth vocals that feature the perfect touch of vocoded autotune - to spice things up a little bit. While listening to “FLY,” we couldn’t help but feel like the whole world around us stops, in this trance we were introduced to Adam’s master-crafted rhythmic and melodic ideas that we will be hard-pressed to forget. Adam Pastel promises to use to release more singles in 2020, and we cannot wait to hear what will be next to come. You can fall in love with “FLY” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Adam Pastel! Congratulations on the release of your debut single! How does it feel to finally have music out? How long have you been waiting for this moment? It’s pretty surreal. I’ve been sitting on a collection of songs that I made over my winter break with my producer Justice Skolnik. Let’s dive into this one! What was the inspiration behind coming up with “FLY”? How do you relate to the lyrics being sung? What is the whole story being told from your perspective? The meaning of the is pretty interesting. I don’t really think about what I’m gonna write about at first, but after I write it’s easy to see what I was trying to say. What I noticed in my life is that people LOVE to move on from friends, relationships, etc… It is also super tough being the person that has to move on, let alone the person being moved on from. Even though I move on, there’s always that part of me that will be there for them if they ever need me. When I say “I’mma fly… do what I would need just to get to you…” I literally mean that I will do anything to make sure you’re okay, even if it means hopping on a plane from the other side of the country. Since recording your first track in high-school, how do you think you have grown as an artist and songwriter since this moment? What are some of the challenges that you have faced along the way? When I put out my first song I thought I was going to become a rapper. I was in an awkward point from a musical standpoint and didn’t know what my strengths were. Eventually I realized that I could do it all, and that I needed to become comfortable with my abilities. What has always stuck from the beginning is that my lyrics are all about real events, friendships, or relationships that mean or meant the most to me. The biggest struggle for me was going off to college my first semester and not really being able to work on music at all. I held in all my emotions and thoughts, and right when I got home for winter break, I let it all go and made five songs in the span of two weeks. It was all worth it in the end. We are excited to hear that you have more singles coming in 2020, how does “FLY” compare to those? Are you diving into new styles for any of those new releases? I made a song called “Last Summer” which is super experimental in a way. The production and vocals sound like you’re in a dream. That is one I can’t wait to drop at some point. Aside from the new music, are there any goals in mind that you are aiming to achieve in 2020? I just want to continue to bring music to the world that has real meaning. The world is at a point right now where honesty, communication, and support is everything. That is all I can really set up in terms of expectations of myself. instagram.com/adampastel twitter.com/adampastelmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Coming from Pittsburg, is the Hip-Hop rapper, singer, and songwriter Arian Jones who began his music career in 2010 when joining the group Heroes & Terrorists. Since then, Arian Jones has signed with Tribe Eternal Music Group and has been featured on countless records before coming out with his debut album ‘Enter The Mind’ in 2017. Back at it again, Arian Jones is here with a brand new single “Pound 4 Pound” and we are loving every second of it. “Pound 4 Pound” opens up with an almost surfy lo-fi guitar that takes us to the beach before seamlessly transitioning to a hard-hitting verse that is full of deep 808 kick drums and an awe-inspiring performance from Arian Jones that is perfectly in your face. The production here really shows how far Arian Jones has come since starting out, there’s a level of polish present to each element that shows how much care went into making the whole record come together as one. We can tell that Arian Jones has been waiting for “Pound 4 Pound” to come out, with the lyrics “I’ve been writing for some years, give it some blood sweat and tears”, we felt the honesty in every one of Arian Jones’ lyrics. We are completely thrilled about “Pound 4 Pound” and cannot wait to hear what is coming next from Arian Jones. Listen to “Pound 4 Pound” here. Hey there Arian Jones! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re loving the vibes you created in “Pound 4 Pound”! How long have you been waiting to finally put this song out to the world? We definitely felt the honesty in your lyrics, what do they mean to you? Hey guys, glad to be back on Buzzmusic shout out to Victoria!! The quick answer not that long, Dende and I finished the record literally start to finish in about 30 hours, I sent him the record late on February 26th and the record was done early on the 28th and mixed and mastered by March 1st so we waited for about 2 months. The goal was to put the record out around Cinco de Mayo so that everyone can just play it driving down the coast to the beach or just music to cruise to or just play it while the sun is out. The lyrics were honest, I hate speaking for others but every word Dende said he felt, meant, and were true. For example one of the first lines is about hopping off an album and how he might do one more mixtape. He literally just finished and released an AMAZING album called Me (check it out because it is incredible) and went right back in the studio to work with me and is working on another project. Same goes for my verse it’s literally my artist story in audio format. As artists when you’re serious about your craft especially first starting out you do feel like “why don’t the people around me support? When is it finally going to be my chance/time? Or what more do I have to do to get the credit I deserve?”. Pound 4 Pound is all about flexing our skills and letting everybody know that we are greats, it’s finally our time and we can’t be stopped now. (The price has gone up baby haha) The same people who wouldn’t come to a show, share a post, or buy a song a few years ago are now showing crazy love so that’s what it means. I really want to highlight another line really quickly in my verse I say “All the great ones will work together we’re the best of the bunch”, I’m huge on showing love and Pound 4 Pound was a joint effort from greats all in different places. I’m in Los Angeles, Dende is in Houston, Kiyoto (producer) is in South Korea, and DJ Cashtro (engineer) is in Miami and we knocked out a great record so shoutout to them! There is an incredibly polished feeling to this track, what was the process like for coming up with this song? Did you come up with that guitar line first? Or did that guitar line come after you wrote the lyrics? So long story haha I randomly was on Instagram just looking for people to potentially work with in March of 2019 and found Dende and sent the DM like let’s work. We never ended up working (all my fault) but randomly like 9 months later It just hit my brain like “Arian you never sent Dende a song”. So I hit him up and was like I’m about to send a beat pack to you and the first beat was Pound 4 Pound and was also the first beat I purchased because I just knew this was the record we’d do. Big shoutout to Kiyoto he put that guitar in right before sending it which changed the whole vibe of the record. Since joining the group Heroes & Terrorists, how do you feel you have changed and grown as an artist since that time? What artistic direction do you see yourself leaning in for future releases? This is a great question; I think my work ethic and my execution has grown. I have always had a ton of ideas and concepts over the years and some I just didn’t act on fast enough or in a way was persuaded not to do them. The difference is now I do what I want when I want haha, I write at least a full song every single day and reach out to my friends and make new friends with the same type mindset to work with like Dende for example. To that point, artistically I am going to be a little all over the place haha, I always call myself Mr. All Arounder, because I have a project I’m planning on releasing that’s all House music, then I have a project that’s more current “ratchet”, another Boom Bap bar heavy Hip Hop project, and Pharaoh Lum (my labelmate) has been trying to get me to do like an R&B project. As an artist I truly believe that I shouldn’t be put in a box of any sort and I could keep up the Arian quality and content in any genre. Who knows post-COVID I may go do a K-pop record haha. Your vocals in “Pound 4 Pound” are perfectly in your face and sit on top of the instruments, was this done during the recording or did it come during the mix? Was this vocal style a goal you wanted to achieve when the song was beginning to be written? Honestly, it’s a little bit of both, Dende starts the record off and he has pretty much mastered vocal delivery as have I, so in my opinion the raw vocals sounded amazing as is. I must shoutout my engineer again Dj Cashtro though because when he mixes, it comes out sounding like Gold haha. When he sent me the mix back, I almost threw my phone from how great it sounded, and when I sent it to Dende he was pumped. From a vocal style prospective it just conceptually made since for Dende to crush it the way he did and for me to balance out the energy and carry off the rest of the record! What else can we expect from you in 2020? For me I’m almost finished with Arians in the House (House music) EP, I have a mixtape Too Bamboozled (Bamboozled 2) coming out later this year, as well as 2 secret projects I can’t talk about, is coming out at the tail end of the year. My focus is on creating music all year especially since most of us are in the house. instagram.com/Kingarianjones instagram.com/iamdende #BUZZMUSIC

Before Jr. Rhodes was a compelling hip-hop virtuoso found on hits like "Shoot!"; he was a quick-spitter who made a name for himself out of Edmonton, Alberta. It's no doubt the best Jr. Rhodes songs are full of hijinks and momentum, and it's not uncommon for his songs to match the oomph of "SNL," the centerpiece of this year's high-powered opening season for Hip-Hop music. Performing with steel stalk intensity, the snappy hooks turn heads as sentences merge by meticulously arranged messages make the verses and chorus of this song shine like pearls along with a necklace. The open bolt, rifle-like rhythmic flow, is largely present throughout his pursuit for the ostentatious hip-hop endeavor, and "SNL" proves he is still capable of unloading a clip of well-versed lines, and addictive magnetism alongside a deeply driven 808 sub. A chunk of his long-awaited previously released EP, "Innermission" weaponizing the use of his energetic triplet influenced flow, with excessive swagger and bounce, but "SNL" is where it is most strikingly straight and distinguished. He excites at his fluency on the verse, "I was born on the mic, left the womb heated," before unleashing an onomatopoeic barrage of self-declarations in the chorus' hook. "SNL" doesn't draw from the overproduced, underwhelming transmissions of some of his predecessors, and it is spectacular in how consistent his work turns out with his innovative approach to Hip-hop. To this effect, Rhodes is in rare form here. When his rapping relinquishes a final repetition of the hook in the quick fading closing short, it's easy to conclude that he is quickly emerging as one of Canada's most anticipated newcomers. You can find "SNL" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Jr. Rhodes! We're inspired to be experiencing this song for the first time. How did you endeavor to establish the flow and lyricism you highlight on some of this new single? Does it come naturally to you? I’d say it's all based on how I’m feeling. I think as an artist you should release music that portrays how you’re feeling. On SNL, I was looking to create a fun vibe, while writing about situations in my life. The writing process comes naturally to me, as I write throughout the day, but forming into the song it turned out to take a lot of time and patience. Who do you believe has the most significant musical impact on your earliest in life? I grew up listening to artists like Nas and Tupac, but it wasn’t until I started getting into artists like Logic and J. Cole that made my artist style the way it is. I study a lot of hip-hop, like writing tendencies and how to use cadence properly, so I definitely think J. Cole and Logic were, and still are, the artists with the most musical impact on me. When you think about this person, and the connection they share to where they were raised/came up in, do you find any similarities in your own life story? In some ways yes. I wouldn’t go as far as to say we had a similar upbringing but definitely certain things they talk about in songs I can relate to and draw similarities from. It allows me to understand how they were able to talk about certain situations the way they did, which taught me how to do so in my own style. Thank you for spending this time with us here at BuzzMusic! Are there any upcoming collaborations you've been working on that we should keep an eye out for? Collaborations somewhat, I’ve been open to doing more features right now. Been working with some really talented artists like KAVI, topboypoison, & Daslowkey, but I’m definitely working on growing what I have going on. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Dropping a project at some point, hopefully during the summer. Most likely 6 songs, we are just going through all the songs we have done and seeing what makes the most sense to be on the project. Other than that some singles. Even planning a show, which got delayed due to COVID-19, so hopefully, we can get that planned again. instagram.com/jrrhodesmusic twitter.com/jrrhodesmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Hey there, SharaLee! "Rescue Me" has finally debuted, and now that it's out to the music world, how do you feel about the way it was constructed in the end?! This song was a long project. It was a collab that was inspired by my time spent watching crime/drama on Netflix. I had ideas of where I wanted it to go and I think where it ended up, in the moody vibe is where it should be. "Rescue Me" has a much deeper meaning to it than most would know if one focuses solely on the feeling it emulates. Can you share with listeners the true meaning of this track, and the purpose it holds for you personally? What inspired you to write about such a thought-provoking track? I think listeners can clearly hear the most obvious surface meaning of the lyrics. But the deeper side is a reflection on every human being's honest moments of struggle. I think everyone goes through moments of feeling like this can't be it, but it's inevitable that time is running out. I don't deserve rescue and I have nowhere to escape but I'm crying out for someone to rescue me, in my case God, from this heartache or depression or whatever the personal crisis. As an artist who consistently speaks on heavy topics in your sound, would you say that you're the kind of artist who chooses to use your music as a platform for issues society sees today? I don't see myself as an artist who speaks on heavy topics, I just see it as life. However, all of my music has subtle undertones of my beliefs. I live in this world of hurt, sadness, and disappointments. Extreme highs and extreme lows. I experience these things too, obviously. But my deeper faith in God and belief that things will always work out is always the way my stories end. What are some topics you have yet to integrate within your music but contemplate integrating them in the near future?! Are you able to give our BuzzMusic readers any hints on what they can expect to listen to next from your music? My songs are always written in the moment, current, as it is happening or unfolding. One thing you will learn quickly about me is I only write and sing about what I deeply believe in. I can't fake it. What you see is what you get. So whatever I end up writing about, it's sure to be something to some degree either happening directly or indirectly in my life. As an artist that has been on an ongoing journey to find my unique expression, I find myself always growing to be more and more like my authentic self, and you can be sure to see this going forward. Listen to "Rescue Me" here. facebook.com/SharaLeeMusic instagram.com/SharaLeeMusic twitter.com/SharaLeeWard #BUZZMUSIC

Hey there, Toño, and thanks for chatting with us about your latest single release, "See Me Again!". The song immediately had our hearts racing with its unrelenting energy! Compared to your other tracks, "See Me Again!" seems to house the most accelerated production. What influence went into the decision regarding the way the production was chosen for the track? If you follow me on Twitter, Insta, Tiktok, or anything really you should know that one of my all-time idols is Charli XCX. My producer, Julian “wintermoot” Crisostomo, and I have a mutual love of her and the music label she works most closely with; PC Music. My newest musical goal was to make something that you’d find on the Hyperpop Spotify playlist, like a pop banger from the future, and as soon as I told Julian It was like he had read my mind and knew exactly what I was looking for. I actually made a Spotify playlist of my own full of songs that inspired “See Me Again!” that you can check out and follow if you like! I hope you go as hard to Big Dipper, SOPHIE, and Charli XCX (etc) as I do! Obviously being a party track, the message of "See Me Again!" came to light pretty clearly. Were you hoping listeners took away/internalize any of the messages brought up within the track? Haha, perfect! I’m glad I was crystal clear then. If anything I just hope that with the song it helps people not forget what it’s like to go hard. In fact, put it in the queue for your next Zoom circuit party! I also think people should always be “on their Glinda” you know, always running it! Have y’all seen Wicked? Great show. You're definitely an artist that's able to effortlessly spawn embellished tracks, and "See Me Again!" was yet another track that brought a different kind of vibe to the table. How would you describe your musical style considering the eccentrics within your sound? I always like to make sure I’m not doing the same thing too often, though my roots will always be with Pop and Rap music. Luckily for me both of those genres have a broad description, and because of that I can explore all ends of both! I admit it’s difficult to pinpoint where exactly I stand, in fact I always have a small debate with myself when it comes to the genre selection come release time, but usually I tell people I’m a “Pop/Rap” artist. Pop first. Rap second. Where can the sound of Toño be expected to go next? Are you planning on releasing similar sounds within the future, or is there any sort of twist listeners should keep their eyes out for? Remember how I said Pop and Rap are very broad genres? I definitely might give some listeners whiplash with this next project. I got a few more songs with the SOPHIE/PC Music vibe production-wise that I’m working with Julian on. There’s also a couple of tracks that have a more chill summer vibe like the likes of Sign (a single of mine from 2019 that’s gonna make an updated appearance on the album). I even have the producer of my first EP, Jonny Lemons, produce some tracks. I promise it all makes sense! My style just has many colors, like my hair haha. Instagram.com/tonotherapper twitter.com/tonotherapper #BUZZMUSIC