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24kayz is a rap artist who’s music is described by music professionals to be the next level. Recently 24kayz dropped his retro flair tune “Arcade Baby” and it is an absolute bop of a record. “Arcade Baby” has an amazing high energy to it that keeps the energy up since the moment it begins, with its chiptune quirky synth tones that have a bit of a character to them, and the driven bouncy 808 drum rhythms mixed in with some organic percussion, “Arcade Baby” makes for a fun experience that can send a party into a constant craze. This is one of those songs that will make for an unforgettable night, it has that energy and bounce that just calls for it to crank on the biggest speakers you have and vibe out with your best friends. Hiding underneath the fun instrumentation is 24kayz’s thought evoking lyrics and performance that perfectly go along with the groove, with lyrics like “No! My love something you can’t play with” this song sheds shines a light and can touch the emotions of many individuals while still being a grooving bop. We are continued to be hooked by the music 24kayz puts out and we can’t wait to hear what is next. Check out “Arcade Baby” here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic 24keys! We’re loving your release “Arcade Baby”, it’s definitely a bop. How did you come to this track? Did the lyrics come first or the beat? With gratitude, I'm excited to be back BuzzMusic! The beat definitely came first. It was produced by myself and female producer shani. I was so caught off guard myself. I was inside forever twenty-one at the Orlando Florida mall downtown on the east coast trying on some clothes. I had the instrumental playing off my iPhone threw my wireless beats by Dre headphones. The shirt I was trying on actually said awesome. That's crazy right! Lol, so I'm in the dressing room saying "designer on the kid I'm so awesome" bopping to the beat and all of a sudden I'm like wait that's a bar!!!! Lol, so that's how the lyrics all started. The beat has a fantastic kinda retro vibe to it, how were those chiptune sounds created? What was the inspiration behind the beat? All I know is I had a studio session and Four beats were on my USB thumb drive. Got to the recording session and female producer shani had some of the keys layered up and I was like what's that? I added some kicks and drums and pitched the keys up 3 more bpm's and sped it up and I tried blurting out some melodies at that time I couldn't really catch a vibe so I recorded a song called no mercy that night out of the four beats. I left the studio and on my way home I was playing the arcade baby beat over and over. I told myself I'll listen to it when I go to the mall tomorrow. That's when I ended up in forever twenty-one and the rest was history. Your rap has a very intricate flow to it that keeps a constant groove, what is your process for coming up with a flow? Do you plan it out? Or do you keep trying new ideas until one works best with the beat? It's always the first couple of melodies in the first 50 seconds. I know if its just gibberish but I can feel it I go back in and turn some of the scribble into words to make it out smooth. I call that putting milk in the cereal bowl Lol! you feel me Buzzmusic. We can’t get enough of each release that we hear of yours, how do you think you have grown as an artist and as a lyricist with every one of your releases? I'm glad you asked that question. I make simple lyrics seem more complex just by the way I say it. My artistry has grown because my voice has gotten stronger, and my cadences have become more packed with words and groovy sentences instead of repetitive melodies. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? So much more content, cool tunes, more music, and finally music videos so keep on that seat belt. So excited for my fans and those who support me. I can't wait to put some gravy on the rice Lol! Lets gooooooooo. twitter.com/24kayz instagram.com/24kayz #BUZZMUSIC

Coming from Cheshire, North West England, four-piece alt-rock band The Modern Society is back with their second single titled “Liquid Love”. The fresh new faces of The Modern Society are only 17-19 years old, yet create a bluesy atmosphere that comes off incredibly mature and experienced. The Modern Society mentioned that their recent single “Liquid Love” captures imagery of ‘summertime, sunshine and the overwhelming power of young and innocent romance’, while providing groovy jazz rhythms and mesmerizing eclectic guitar. “Liquid Love” delves deep into passionate emotions, and shows a new and exciting side of The Modern Society. Kicking off with a gripping downbeat and funky electric guitar plucking, we’re met with the likes of different genres and how The Modern Society has clearly been inspired by a wide range of sound. Creating an incredibly seductive atmosphere through their instrumentals, the lead vocals make an appearance and bring together the sweet and savory mood of “Liquid Love”. With raspy and raw vocals, jazzy instrumentals through short guitar strumming, and precise dum patterns, The Modern Society has brought a song that captures the best of downtempo funk and pulsing jazz while giving “Liquid Love” a refined and modern approach through spicy alternative. It’s safe to say that we’re patiently waiting for the next move that The Modern Society will take. Listen to "Liquid Love" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Modern Society! We’re loving the fresh instrumentation on your mood-setting single “Liquid Love”. Could you share what inspired The Modern Society to create such a natural love song? Thank you! Liquid Love was inspired simply by sunshine, natural beauty, and the overwhelming power of young and innocent love. Not to mention the groovy instrumentals on your single “Liquid Love”, giving us an alt-rock, funk and jazz feel all in one. How did The Modern Society piece together “Liquid Love”, and we’re the band's original intentions met with the finalized track? There weren’t any particular intentions for the direction of the song. It was simply a product of an infatuated teen who sat at a piano on a warm summer evening, using music to express his state of mind. The band compliments this perfectly with a laid back beat, dreamy guitar, and an irresistibly funky bass line. We’ve heard that The Modern Society is made up of four fun-loving teens from 17-19 years old. How does The Modern Society create such experienced and methodical music? Is it a long process or something that sparks itself? The four of us all have varied influential music differences when we get together to write new material something just clicks and it doesn’t take long before we have the basis for a potential new track. This, teamed with how incredibly blessed we are to be working with Simon Jones out of 90’s SupergroupTheVerve as our Producer. His thirty plus years of practical knowledge and experience in the business really assists in giving our combined raw talent and energy polished and experienced sound. Speaking on your latest single “Liquid Love”, we really get a glimpse of your diverse and versatile sound that shifts from jazz and funk to rock. Were there any challenges The Modern Society faced when crafting “Liquid Love”? It was a very natural creative process that sparked itself, laying down the foundations of the song. It only took the addition of various rhythmic nuances and a modulation towards the end to give the song its polished feel. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? We will be releasing our 3rd Single 'She's a Killer'  later this summer and as one of the band's favorites to perform we can't wait for people to hear it. As well as playing as many gigs as we possibly can we are always writing new material so we are hoping to get back in the studio as soon as possible to carry on recording. instagram.com/themodernsocietyuk facebook.com/themodernsocietyuk twitter.com/ukmodernsociety #BUZZMUSIC

Empires in Orbit is the encompassing project of multi-instrumentalist Gary Mann. Every release from Empires in Orbit is all about creating their own world to live in but still keeps true to the rules that Gary sets for each world. The beautiful part of Empires in Orbit’s music is that each world created is a blank canvas that provides the listener with a color pallet to imagine anything that they’d like. This is especially true in the release “Ghosts of Veronica Mars” off of the ‘Rave of the Damned’ album, this ambient synth of an experience is full of good vibes with a flair of mystery all while keeping an uptempo groove that can send any dance floor into a vivid party. The sound design work of Empires in Orbit really shines in “Ghosts of Veronica Mars”, every element is crafted to perfectly sculpt to fit in Gary’s vision on the rules of that world created. From the ambient pads to the energetic high lead synths to the designed drum elements to the techno groove, this is a release that will take your mind to another world. Travel the galaxy with “Ghosts of Veronica Mars” here. Hey there Empires in Orbit! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We loved getting lost in the world of “Ghosts of Veronica Mars”! What was the initial inspiration behind coming up with this release? What story does it carry with you? Well hello and happy quarantine!  My previous two albums are very different and I wanted this record to be more fun. I always default to dreary and melancholic sounding melodies so this time...no no...time for weird dance music. Every song is a reference to different John Carpenter movies and this is a marriage of that and the Kristen bell classic Veronica Mars. It’s stupid but it’s fun too. There’s not a huge back story to this song really, I just didn’t want to get as deep with a plot like my previous record “Doom City Limits”. Let loose and write some crazy sounding shit. The synths of this release are super dreamy and work well with the detailed drum grooves you created. How were these sounds created? What kinds of synths did you use for this record? This whole record was my first attempt at programming everything. That was this records challenge...no guitars or physical instruments to lean on...just figure out how to find the sounds I want and paint the picture that way. I come from a heavy metal background so in my solo Empires in Orbit stuff I always find myself defaulting to guitar and acoustic drums. This time I decided on “Rave of the Damned” I needed to commit to writing how Deadmau5 does and deal with it! I’m not deadmau5 but I believe I honored his style of writing. We love it when artists branch out to create new worlds in their music, what does your writing process look like? Do you ever turn an ambient synth jam into full songs? It’s completely different every full length. The only constant is that I start out with making rules and I try super hard to not break them while writing and recording. Rave had to be created all within the software. No synths or guitars or theremin...just grinding away at digital details. I really wanted to make the beats unique too. Veronica is probably the most conventional beat on the record but it’s still something I created from scratch and not a stock DAW beat. It’s not jazz fancy but I like that nothing is totally from a can. I loooooooove ambient synth and think that’s partially where I’m going in a future release. Enya and Hammock are two of my top listened to artists and it’s time I figure out what I sound like in that arena. Each release of ‘Rave of the Damned’ takes us to a whole new world, was this something you had in mind during the album creation or did it happen naturally as you created each song? Is there a story that flows from each song? The “plot” of the record is shouting out my favorite movie director John Carpenter but that’s kinda the only consistent theme. I kinda just went for it with this one...ha. Find a cool noise or a weird beat and make it work. I had 19-20 songs to choose from and these seemed to fit the best. I’ll probably release some kind of EP or B-side with some of the leftovers but we’ll see. I’m hoping that there’s a song for everyone on the album somewhere in there. There’s stuff on there for ravers, oddballs, gamers, and every electronic fan in between. facebook.com/empiresinorbit empiresinorbit.com instagram.com/empiresinorbit #BUZZMUSIC

Ralph Hughes has been consumed by poetry since the age of 10. Starting with his earliest exposure to some of the most considerable talents in RnB like Stevie Wonder, Neyo, and Musiq Soulchild, this Maryland original has consistently produced music that is jumping with 90's music nostalgia and a neo-soul articulation. This year, he steps forward on his journey for musical enlightenment with his newest single, "Biggest Flex." Beginning with a warm gauzy of electric guitar fingering, delivering a way to layers of circling delays, "Biggest Flex" displays Ralph Hughe's palette, replete with an audible, Tame Impala–like production. The chorus acts as an oasis for the Maryland native; here, he can sing delicately and sound sweet, even blending flawlessly with the female featurette's vocal gentleness. Hugh's words leave a wistful, fleeting impression as they drift away on the pronounced decays found throughout the pre-choruses too. Ralph Hughes is particularly on point, with verses that address the feeling of reminiscence, appreciation for your S.O., and the not so new spirit of flexing in an elegantly compressed and mesmeric way. We, like the song's personas, have heard this sermon before, and feel convinced by the bright mood and pleasant tonality in the delivery instead of its contents. As the song develops into spirals of vocal echoes and trades amongst vocalists—it's Hughe's effortless vibe and melancholy you're left thinking about. There's a massive appetite for this kind of unapologetically relaxed sound, one evidenced by the communal frenzy for new RnB talent that deserves a spotlight. In this single, I think we've found it. Listen to "Biggest Flex" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Ralph! We're thrilled to be experiencing this song for the first time. How did you endeavor to establish the tone of this new single? Did it come naturally to you? When I first heard the beat, I wanted to create a sound that was familiar but different.  That's when the tone came to me, something wistful/nostalgic but with a naturally tranquil type of feel. I started off with a scenario in my mind that I wanted to play out in my song, and then the lyrics started to come to me. The beat, the tone and the lyrics all fell together organically like all my songs do. When you think about your influences with regards to music, who do you believe had the most significant impact on you earliest in life, and has that influence developed since then? I pull inspiration from so many of the greats that it's hard for me to narrow it down to just one. However, if I had to pick just one, I would definitely say Stevie Wonder has had the biggest influence on my music.  Still to this day, I always marvel at his ability to connect a feeling within a song. The biggest lesson he has taught me as a songwriter is that the best songwriters create feelings and memories outside of their own perspective while still connecting to their audience.  By using empathy, the best songwriters can create masterpieces about a perspective they've never experienced but can persuade their audience that they have. Over the years, those who have influenced me began to expand to Ne-Yo, Musiq Soulchild, Michael Jackson, Boyz 2 Men, Brian Mcknight and Dru Hill, etc., for I am always trying to create that atmospheric but relatable tone. My list can go on but I will stop there for now. How do you approach collaboration with different artists that are featured on your tracks? Is it all business, do you confide in friendship first, or is there something else to it? When it comes to creating, I am passionate about the energy that my music invokes in my audience.  With collaborations, I would need to work with individuals who share the same passion as me, making the relationship between me and the artist just as important as the music.  I am friends with a lot of artists who do share the same vision in music as me so I often do start with my friends first when it comes to collaborating. I believe that allows for the most genuine and vulnerable music to be created between two collaborators. Business is important but when it comes to the creation process, I believe the best tracks come from unguarded energy. Thank you for spending this time with us here at BuzzMusic! Is there anything we should keep an eye out for from you with regards to new releases coming this year? Thank you its been a pleasure. I have multiple singles I will be releasing on my SoundCloud (www.soundcloud.com/ralph301), Apple Music, and Spotify. I can't wait for the world to hear all that I have been able to create during this time period of time so definitely be on the lookout. Thank you again! instagtram.com/_ralphhughes twitter.com/_ralphhughes #BUZZMUSIC

Eclectic artist Avi Jay D has always had the purest passion for songwriting. At the young age of 8, Avi Jay D exposed himself to the songwriting scene, and ever since, he has been constructing riveting narratives for his listeners to enjoy. Writing all of his own music, Avi Jay D finds value in authenticity. He brings theatrical storylines to light within a chilled out atmosphere, and the ultimate product is always intriguing. The most recent work of Avi Jay D includes his album release, featuring 10 tracks that all share similar properties ambiance-wise, but dissipates theme-wise. One particular song of interest from Avi Jay D includes "My Mistress", and throughout the single, it becomes clear that Avi Jay D took his time designing and creating the natural flow of the song. "My Mistress" comes right off of Avi Jay D's latest album, titled "Vibes". Avi Jay D takes on a contemporary style with the way he went about executing his vocal sound in the track, using autotune to his best advantage, which creates a seriously eclectic effect within "My Mistress". The song has various electronic components blended within, which also accentuates the modern feel of the track. All in all, production-wise, "My Mistress" comes off as alluring and lowkey with its soft energetic buzz. You can easily tell within the track that Avi Jay D prefers working with many genre styles, which produces a collective-type feel while listening along. Content-wise, "My Mistress" really does follow along with the narrative of a mistress, and Avi Jay D takes the opportunity to unfold the realities of such a situation. Down the line, we hope to see more story-driven tracks from Avi Jay D. Discover "My Mistress" by Avi Jay D here. Welcome, Avi Jay D, and congratulations on the release of your album 'Vibes'. "My Mistress" is the sixth track featured on the album, and the song really creates that cool and collected effect with its production. Are you able to share with our readers the influence that went behind the production of this track, and what stimulated you to produce "My Mistress"? I think that every artist tries to create a style that defines and differentiates themselves from the others and what I’m trying to produce is a new genre called, ‘audio movies.’ It’s still very much a work in progress, but my hopes are that when people listen to my music they start to visually hear ‘scenes.’ What I mean by that is, when you listen, you can close your eyes and actually see what I’m saying. It’s an entirely different style of storytelling in the sense that I try to blend as many different forms of music into each scene, or song. The song ‘My Mistress’ is a scene that fits perfectly into the storytelling chronology of the entire Vibes audio movie; my music really requires you to listen to the entire album (audio movie) in its entirety in order to fully understand and appreciate the new style that I’m trying to create. I still have a lot of work to do as far as production, mixing, and lyrics go, but I feel like I’m moving in the proper direction. Eventually, I will get this style into an appreciated place that is acceptable to mainstream audiences around the world. Knowing that songwriting is an incredibly important part of your artistry, how would you say you feel that your songwriting skills have progressed and grown over the course of your artistic career? I think my songwriting skills have progressed and continue to progress exponentially. I’ve been writing since I was about 8 years old, but it was primarily poems and fictional short stories, so learning how to adapt that into a traditional music format has it’s severe learning curves. I also write all of the instrumental sounds (samples as some in the industry might say) myself, completely from scratch. So, when the beat is complete and it’s time to start writing rhythms, lyrics, I’m already familiar with the sound and tempo in ways that other artists simply could never emulate. I also don’t write any of my lyrics down on a piece of paper and in fact, almost every song/scene that you listen to me is completed in the first or second takes; so as my skills sharpen, you will hear my impromptu lyrics get better and increasingly philosophically heavy. I take artistry very seriously and I do put a lot of work into trying to become one of the greatest. I practice writing lyrics, poems, instrumentals, and short stories… any form of writing for hours and hours every day. There are times where I’ll just repeat the same line over and over for takes and takes until I feel like I find the right tone of voice. A wise man once told me that greatness is a choice and I want to achieve that supreme level. What kind of atmosphere were you hoping to project onto listeners with "My Mistress"? Would you say that the single is meant to emulate more positive vibes out to listeners, or does it hone in on more of a darker tone? I wanted the vibe to feel like a sexually charged fantasy. That’s what sells within traditional entertainment so why not bring that to music, audio movies? When you listen to my scenes/songs you should feel the same atmosphere that you feel when you watch a good movie. You should be thoroughly consumed with fiction. Where do you think you'll take your songwriting and overall artistry from here on out, now that 'Vibes' is officially released and available for listeners? I’ll take this style of storytelling along a trajectory that leads me to become one of the greatest of all time; anything less than that would be completely unacceptable to me. I continue to surprise myself with each new song/scene that I create… that’s a completely intoxicating form of motivation. Once this COVID-19 pandemic is over with and I can get back to the studio regularly, I think listeners can expect a new audio movie from me almost every month. I also like to post my practice sessions as I find it really important for people to feel like they’re a part of this journey with me and to literally be able to follow my progress in ways other artists are unwilling to share. We are all human and people need to see what it takes to become one of the greatest, rather than leading people to believe that there is no process to being successful. instagram.com/estad8 #BUZZMUSIC

Nigerian born artist Akin Busari releases his hopeful and optimistic single titled “Time Flies”. Growing up in Africa and moving to Canada has let Akin Busari capture inspiration from his Nigerian heritage fuelling his creativity, and diversifying his sound with modern western influences. Through compelling R&B, Hip Hop, and Reggae, his lyrical content is said to surround issues of everyday life which every audience can relate to, letting his powerful messages intertwine with the soul. His inspirational single “Time Flies” brings forward talented lyricism that speaks to the world as a whole, only to unite us as one with the powerful emotion that is love. Through Reggae production and instrumentals, we’re able to get down with his lush melodies and pure lyrics. Opening with dreamy sounds of waves on the beach, “Time “Flies” gives off an exhilarating atmosphere right from the jump. Once Akin Busari’s enchanting vocals take us on a journey, we’re refreshed to hear a talented and diverse artist take such authority with his messages, and preaches that we can get through anything with love. The underlying production on Akin Busari’s single “Time Flies” brings forward simplicity without a dull moment. We can’t help but feel inspired by Akin Busari’s Marley-Esque vibe on “Time Flies”, exuding hope, faith, and love. His pure talent and emotion comes through hot on this track, serving the world a message we need nowadays. We’ll leave you with a highlighted lyric, be sure to check out Akin Busari’s moving single “Time Flies”. “As time flies just hold on if you believe you will see that every little thing’s gonna be alright”. You can discover "Time Flies" here. Hey Akin Busari, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re incredibly inspired by your hopeful single “Time Flies”. In regards to the single, what made Akin Busari right a track that every audience can relate to, and serves a unifying message? The message of the song is Hope, unity, love, and a call to action for us to be the change we want to see. The song was written to spread positivity and encourage everyone during these pressing times of Covid-19 (or any other issues we face) and to ask everyone to play their role because it's clearer now that we have more in common than that which separates us and together we will defeat the virus and stop the spread. The timing couldn't be better to release your latest inspiring single “Time Flies” during these unpredictable days. What does Akin Busari want his audience to take away from “Time Flies”, and how did you want to make in impact through the single? I want people to know where there is life, there is hope and if we put our love in action we will protect ourselves and others. The impact I want to make with the song is to remind everyone that they are not powerless and we all have a role to play in getting through hard times. Growing up in Africa then moving to Canada is said to give Akin Busari limitless inspiration, as well as the power above. With these inspirations, how have they shaped you to release the empowering music you have today? My experiences growing up in Africa has taught me that perseverance, strength, and joy can get you through life's struggles while my relationship with God has taught me to love and to trust that there is a greater plan for our lives and now being in Canada I see that we all desire the same things; to be safe, to be loved and to prosper. You can find all three of these factors in the song. Now that we’ve gotten to know Akin Busari better through your music, is there anything you’d like to say to our readers about your vision as an artist, and how you use your platform to unite everyone across the globe? My personal vision is to uplift and inspire others positively. I will continue to preach love, unity, peace, and togetherness through my songs and lifestyle coz we have more in common than that which separates us and together we are stronger. Though we have different colors we're the same people. That's the message; it's One love, one heart. instagram.com/AkinMusic facebook.com/AkinMusicOfficial akinmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Revolushn is a studio band that has gained the necessary and pivotal experience of recording with various artists in order to enrich their cohesive sound. Revolushn brings multiple different rhythms to light, and stimulate listeners through their potent delivery. Their instrumental-based sound offers perplexity and delivers colorful imagery to all listeners alike. Revolushn never lets their united sound waver, and you'll hear this characteristic within their unified blend of contrasting instrumentals. Revolushn released a new single titled "Electric", and this track is definitely an energy-driven single, to say the very least! Right off the bat, we can confirm the group brings an electric rush to the song, deeming it to truly resemble its name. The vocal performance in "Electric" follows more of a raw and intense execution, accentuating that authentic and real feel listeners get from Revolushn as musicians. Revolushn makes us feel full of vitality, simply through the design of their integrative blend. You're always receiving a passionate performance, whether that be a robust and dynamic listening atmosphere in "Electric" or more somber and mellow embraces in contrasting singles. The music group always integrates a variety of instrumentals, as well as ad-libs, in order to manifest an overwhelmingly concerted feel. The mannerisms of each artist shine brightly within "Electric", and the song itself requires full interaction. We're definitely grooving along with Revolushn and their vivid soundscapes in "Electric", and hopefully, in more future singles to come! Discover "Electric" by Revolushn here. Welcome, Revolushn! How exciting that "Electric" has debuted for listeners! What kind of response did the band receive for this spirited-driven track?! We are kind of blown away by how well the song is being received. I mean we kind of knew it was a killer track when it got mixed and mastered, but one can never really judge one's own work. So yea, Electric is taking off on Spotify and the video, which by the way is amazing is getting lots of views on Youtube also. We are very pleasantly surprised! What does Revolushn believe "Electric" encompassed, specifically regarding its projected ambiance, as well as the projected message? We wanted a dance song with horns. Almost old school but with modern sounds and big drums. And we lucked out by getting Scott Page from Pink Floyd to do the sax solos. He really nailed it and that inspired us to spend a lot of time in the studio getting the mix right. And the message is universal. You can't stop us! It is the battle cry for a lot of folks when they want to change and hit a wall. And now with the bug trying to do us in it kind of shows how resilient people are. And it speaks to the strength of the masses. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. The connection you each have is undeniable--you can easily hear it within each cohesive product you produce as a music group. Do you feel that this ability to communicate, as well as connection to one another, is what brings your dynamic sound to fruition? For sure! We are all close in the band and love making music with each other. David Kendrick and I have been writing and working together for a long time. We were studio cats so we really know how to work with each other in the studio. We write the songs for Revolushn and it amazes me how quickly we do it sometimes.  And our keyboard player, Schubert, is my wife so naturally, we are close.  Our bass player Neil, well, he has a band called Nalamora and I am the bass player in his band. And Kim is Schubert's vocal teacher so it is a very close group. We are the kind of band where when we make a mistake it is magical because of where it takes us. Where does Revolushn see their genuine sound extending itself and growing from here? Where do each hope to be within a year's time, musically? We feel that the growth will come in our songwriting. I mean, we can all play our instruments very well at this point so it is more about what we are playing. I see our vocal harmonies and melodies growing and becoming more sophisticated. And we want to write parts in the songs that will feature different members' talents. I don't know if we will get there in a year but in a year we will be a better band for sure. And hopefully, more folks will know about us. instagram.com/revolushn.1 facebook.com/Revolushnband revolushn.com #BUZZMUSIC

Asanda Jezile is an up and coming 18-year-old artist who has just released her first single “Photogenic.” Since she could remember, Asanda Jezile has been harnessing her musical gifts; she was a finalist of Britain’s Got Talent at age eleven. Today, she uses her experiences of ups and downs throughout the reality show as inspiration for her lyrics. She is currently a budding artist whose goal is to inspire her audience through her lyrics to promote self-love. Asanda Jezile’s most recent release “Photogenic” opens with its electronic background keys and ad-libs to catch the attention of Asanda Jezile’s fans. Her flowing vocals immediately join in as she sings the repetitive chorus “I’m photogenic” to accompany the song’s trap beat. In her next verses, Asanda Jezile eases into a powerful vocal style that takes “Photogenic” to the next level. She then pushes her vocals to the limit as she exhibits her natural rapping talents, which are comparable to the likes of English rapper Stormzy. Her rap style is most noticeable because of her unique English accent. Throughout “Photogenic” Asanda Jezile keeps her fans on their feet by continuously altering the energy levels of the song, showing her flexibility as an artist. During the finale of “Photogenic,” Asanda Jezile takes her vocals to the next level by showcasing her range. Lyrically, Asanda Jezile focuses on the empowerment she experiences through social media and networking. “Photogenic” is a confidence-boosting song that will make fans want to get up and dance! Anyone who listens will be encompassed by strong feelings of self-love and power. Be sure to listen to "Photogenic" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Asanda Jezile! “Photogenic” is a catchy song with an important message. Can you elaborate on the message behind your lyrics in this track? 'Photogenic' is about self-confidence, being fun and not caring about people but just living life for you. It’s about not dwelling in negativity and just being happy by all means. It’s about inner beauty being kind to yourself and others, in today’s time we use social media and I believe that we should use social media for a good cause. I really want people to feel good and to promote being happy there are many people who are cyberbullied online and I believe that I can inspire people to stand up and put their head up high with this song. You have listed artists such as Stormzy and Steff London as inspiration for your music. Can you tell us how they influence your style as an artist? Stormzy and Steff London have a big influence because they are not just British artists they are hitting borders everywhere because they are edgy, every song they release it’s on top they never lack and lose their confidence, they are true to themselves and they are also versatile they have an RnB/grime flavour to them which inspired me to put that into 'Photogenic'. Having competed on Britain’s Got Talent you are very familiar with the experiences of a performer. How has this journey shaped you as a person, and as an artist? Britain’s Got Talent shaped me as a person by knowing that I have to have a balance between my education and career and both are very important to me and I do push myself to do well in both. As an artist its shaped me to actually believe in myself no matter what. I am truly grateful because Britain’s Got Talent gave me a platform that years from now it’s amazing how people still remember me, they still believe in me that I have a lot to still show and as I am older I do have a lot to give. Since “Photogenic” is your debut single, you have captured your fans attention. Can you give them a hint on what to expect in your upcoming releases? The best hint I can say to my fans for this year 2020 is that we were going to rekindle our relationship and strengthen it together because we are one, I have been away for some time but now that I’m out I really want to continue and be consistent I am not just doing this for me but this is for the fans, each time I release it will be me reinventing myself, being edgy having fun, I cannot wait to grow with them, it’s going to be an amazing journey. instagram.com/asandajezile facebook.com/Legendjezz #BUZZMUSIC

Marco Reynaldo is an electronic music producer to not overlook. His motivation for experimentation makes for unique abstract sounds that will fill your ear with joy as you listen to his music. Drawing influence from techno, deep house, and Latin, Marco Reynaldo is able to make for rhythmically complex grooves but is able to keep a simplistic feeling that anyone will be able to enjoy. This is especially true in his release “Know What to Say”, this dance tune from the moment it begins shows off the huge festival potential. With its rocking deep bass, tasty kick drum, dashes of vocoded vocal splices, and ambient synths, “Know What to Say” makes for the perfect tune to get a whole dance floor moving as one. We were absolutely blown away by how easily Marco Reynaldo was able to get our bodies to move to his music, it’s an experience that you have to see for yourself to truly understand what we mean and we know you will not regret it. You can find Marco Reynaldo’s release “Know What to Say” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Marci Reynaldo! We simply can’t stop dancing to “Know What to Say”! Could you talk to us about what your thought process was like for creating this song? Was this process different from how you wrote your other releases? Not really, I don't have a specific to towards creating a track, but I do have a similar approach when it comes to starting a new track. This one started with the bass line, I wanted something that had a constant unpredictable rhythm. The sounds I selected worked for setting the scene, the vibe, and the tone. I then came across these vocals that suited it perfectly, so I was able to fit them in pretty easily with just a couple of edits. All of the sounds you created in “Know What to Say” definitely catch our ears attention. How did you create the sounds that were used? Do you have a specific process for creating sounds? At first, I experiment with a sound to create the starting point for the track. Once I know what kind of sounds I want, I tend to have a good idea of what synths I need to use and how to edit them to get to the sound I'm after. For the beefy part of the bass I used my Sub Phatty synth from Moog. It's analog and it sounds powerful, so I used it to create the attack and the body of the bass. I then used the software version of the CS-80 synth from Arturia's Analog Laboratory to layer it and add more color to the bass. The background sound was used from the same CS-80 but I sampled it to extend the sustain and add a bit of FM modulation. It also has more reverb to it so it fits further back in the mix. A lot of my focus also goes to the hi-hats. I like to layer them a lot and mix them really well so they sound smooth yet still cut through the mix to add to the percussion. With your desire being to soon perform live on a stage, what are some of those steps you have taken to help achieve that goal? Are there any challenges that you have faced? Well, I’m currently recording myself doing some short live performances to post and Instagram in order to market myself as an artist and grow my following. The biggest challenge I’ve faced is getting myself booked up for a gig. Once I’m finished with my next couple of projects I will start reaching out to venues to get myself booked. I would also be looking for an agent if possible as I would prefer to work with someone that has more experience in the industry and so I can focus on creating more music. With some of your inspirations being icons like deadmau5, Richie Hawtin, and Carl Cox, what about them makes them an idol for you? Do you have any tidbits that you draw inspiration from with each of them? Deadmau5 actually lead me to Richie Hawtin. I first liked deadmau5 because of the sounds he creates, he’s very authentic with synths as he designs his own sounds from scratch most of the time. He’s got really big and phat sounds in most of his tracks and ‘Strobe’ is definitely a masterpiece. Another reason why I idolize him in a way is because of his live performances. This is what lead me onto Richie Hawtin. He’s got an amazing way of adding a live element to his sets and he mixes it well with techno. Which is why I also like Carl Cox, because of how he performs. He’s got a good taste in house music too, so his sets sound pretty authentic. I started getting more into him when he started using the ‘Stems’ controller from Native Instruments in his sets to be more flexible and unique with his mixing. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I’m planning to start to DJ live more often on Friday’s to showcase my favorite house tracks from the week, seeing the current circumstances with this pandemic a lot of people are spending more time watching events online. I’m also going to do more short live performances to keep posting content for everyone to watch, but most importantly I’m going to release more new music this year. I’m aiming to release one track a month. As I’m doing it all on my own I also have to spend a lot of time marketing myself. instagram.com/marcoreynaldo_ soundcloud.com/marco-reynaldo marcoreynaldo.com #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto duo A is for Arrows is back with their latest feel-good electro-pop single “Go Slow”. Consisting of the musical works between lead vocalist Alessia Balasbas and guitarist Eric Robbs, the two have come from two different walks of life to fuse their differences together and create a dynamic synth/electro-pop sound. Alessia from A is for Arrows spoke on the lyrical content within their single “Go Slow”, explaining that the track mirrors past self-deprecating thoughts that transcend into the confidence and independence she has flourished today. With intoxicating electro-pop production, “Go Slow” paves the way for A is for Arrows’ limitless musical journey. Not to mention releasing a music video alongside their single “Go Slow”, that exhibits top-line editing which portrays an incredibly modern, sensual, and feel-good atmosphere. The track opens with Alessia’s ethereal and timeless vocals overtop Eric Robb's short electric guitar pulses and rhythmic underlying production. With intriguing and cleverly-written lyrics like “This is Friday love, no Sunday crush”, A is for Arrows brings a modern and vibrant feel within three minutes of exhilarating pop. Portraying a genuine message of confidence, independence, and self-worth that speaks volumes and puts A is for Arrows in a fresh new light, we’re loving what the duo has served thus far. You can watch the video for "Go Slow" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, A is for Arrows! We’re really loving your message on your latest single “Go Slow”. Could you expand more on where A is for Arrows found inspiration to channel the confidence and independence that was always within, to write “Go Slow”? Hey BuzzMusic! Thanks so much- It’s really cool that you’re digging the message! I think it’s so important that we as humans all have a moment to feel empowered, to feel a sense of confidence and self-worth and although the lyrics are about love - the energy and attitude of the song are very self- assured. I wanted the listeners to feel on top of the world when they listened to this track. To feel like they can be whoever they want to be. Your latest single “Go Slow” was also produced by Joel Stouffer (bülow, Dragonette, Ria Mae). How was the creative process between A is for Arrows and Joel Stouffer, what did you take away from the process? I always say that Joel Stouffer/A is for Arrows/Benjamin Nudds are the dream team! When we’re all in the room together, it feels like the closest thing to magic. It’s awesome because every time we’re in the room together, I feel like we all learn something new. I really do believe that sharing this kind of energy allows for so much growth and so much comradery. Not only does your single “Go Slow” effectively get A is for Arrows’ message across, but you also have a well-rounded video to support. How did you want the music video’s imagery to translate the lyrics on “Go Slow”? Just like the vibe of the song, we wanted the video to feel sensual, empowering, passionate, and hypnotic! The neon lights and the backseat of a car filled with smoke is sexy, and the darkness of the night is alluring. I love how it turned out. We've heard that A is for Arrows’ recent single “Go Slow” follows up your debut single and a second single. Now that your duo is starting to carve their way into the industry, is there anything you want to say to our readers about what A is for Arrows’ is all about, and how the duo intends to lock in listeners? I really just want listeners to know that we’re learning and growing as we go and that what we believe in will always stay the same - we’re only human. We all have to learn lessons and we all make mistakes. We are advocates for kindness and being true to who you are. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters. We just want to connect to people and hope that our music can connect with them. instagram.com/aisforarrows twitter.com/aisforarrows facebook.com/aisforarrows #BUZZMUSIC