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Angie Lamara has dropped a beautiful new song truly written from the heart, and this one is sure to lift your spirits! Angie is a gospel singer from North Carolina, who uses her music to spread joy and her love for God. She has been singing for the past 20 years and is even the CEO of her own record label G2 Music Group. “In The Hands Of The Carpenter” is Angie Lamara’s new soulful track that will leave you feeling free and empowered after just one listen. Packed with groovy guitar and a head-bopping rhythm, this song cuts through to your heart with its uplifting lyrics about God’s plan and her love for Jesus. Angie Lamara sings about newfound freedom that comes with putting your trust in a higher power and knowing that your life design is going to play out just as it was meant to. She has an incredible range and keeps her voice powerful and expressive with both low and high notes. With the choir harmonies placed in the background, the song gains another piercing layer that adds strength and an element of beauty to her message, as well as compliments her voice. Stay tuned for more heart-touching music like “In The Hands Of The Carpenter” from Angie Lamara. Listen to “In The Hands Of The Carpenter” by Angie Lamara here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Angie Lamara! Your new song “In The Hands Of The Carpenter” is one that really touches your soul and gets you thinking about what’s most important. What is one thing you hope a new listener takes away from this track? I hope the takeaway for a new listener is the fact that we're not alone on this journey of life. At any moment our lives can change or be redefined if we're willing to do the work and put our trust in our Creator. You have been singing the praises of God for 20 years now and using your voice to spread His positive message. How did your upbringing influence the kind of music you write today? Is music something you believe brought you closer to God? I was raised in a Christian household. My Mom was really big about the church, and religious music, and my Dad was all about R&B. You could say I'm a mix of the two. I always want the music I record to uplift and inspire but to also have a sweet groove and sound that reaches beyond the walls of the church building. My love of music most definitely has drawn me closer in my faith and my walk with God. With as much experience as you have making music, how has your musical process evolved since you began writing songs? how do you draw creativity out during times where you may not feel motivated? I double-majored in college - English, and Communications - so when I first started songwriting/recording, I did everything following the rules of English, and that ended horribly. So once I got out of my own head and just followed my heart and drew upon life experience, lyrics flowed much easier. Plus I'm blessed to have mentors and other artists that can help me when I'm stumped or in a rut. And as I've gotten older, I tend to get more inspired and creative from my everyday interactions with my family and close friends. It’s quite impressive that you are an aspiring artist and the CEO of the successful label G2 music group. What is one challenge you have had to face to get where you are today? Being an aspiring artist is a challenge within itself, but I really wanted to try and learn all sides of the music industry, which is what led me to start G2 Music. The most challenging thing is recognizing that you can't make everyone happy. There are things as an artist that I have to do one way but as an Indie label head another way. So sometimes I'm battling myself, but all-in-all it's made me work harder to really develop the skills I currently have and fully recognizing I have a lot more to learn. But I'm really looking forward to this next chapter in my journey. facebook.com/angielamaramusic instagram.com/angielamaramusic twitter.com/AngieLamara #BUZZMUSIC

The LA-based, Maryland raised rapper, songwriter, and performing artist ATM $TACK$ uses music as an escape from past struggles and now turned himself into a full-time recording artist. Since moving to LA to pursue music, ATM $TACK$’ spent the effort to learn every aspect of the industry and then soon began working with Beat Garage in North Hollywood to come out with his first hit single “Postcard”. Recently just came back out of the studio to release his heavy new single “Moon (Prod. Svgar Beats)” and it is an absolute bop. ATM $TACK$ rap delivery here was incredibly tight but all chill, we couldn’t help but go vibing out while listening to this release. It has a lot of that mood where you just want to feel like a baller up in cloud 9. This inspirational tune speaks about the hustle and moving past the people that try to screw you over, this message can spark a light in anyone who is trying to pursue their dreams but keeps feeling shut down —  never give up trying. "Moon (Prod. Svgar Beats)" features a modern hip-hop drum groove, a lightly quirky slightly moody background synth, and of course ATM $TACK$’ tight honest flow of a rap performance that will keep you hooked throughout the whole tune. This release has us hyped up and ready for anything ATM $TACK$ can throw at us next. You can find "Moon (Prod. Svgar Beats)”, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic ATM $TACK$! We can’t stop vibing out to "Moon (Prod. Svgar Beats)”, what was your inspiration behind creating this tune? How does the message relate to your personal life? The inspiration behind “Moon” definitely comes from my own life as does all my music. I wanted to make “Moon” the last song on my album so that it could reflect on all I had spoken about throughout each song leading up to it. Although I had not believed in any upper powers for many years, it took me from going through all the pain in struggles I had lived to start believing in an upper power. What I have come to the realization with is that whether good or bad happens to us, it is all in God’s plan for a reason. Whether we think it is unfair or not, we should take all life encounters as something to face upfront and embrace to make you a stronger person and continue to grow and learn. It’s very cool to hear you worked with Svgar Beats, what was it like to collaborate? How did you meet? Are there any cool tricks that you learned while working on this release? The different cities I have lived in have definitely influenced my music. I have a strong east coast influence in my sound for sure. After moving out to Los Angeles I have come to notice that not many people have a sound like mine out here. I hear a lot of west coast influences in the music in California, which is completely normal I would say. It is a totally different sound, which I love, but it is not for me. I grew up a strong notorious b.i.g. and 50 cent fan so I’ve stayed true to my east coast style when it comes to music. Growing up in Maryland and going to school in West Virginia, there were not many studios or Audio Engineers to work with making it more of an actual street rap seen with a lot of battle rappers and open mics. Rap in Maryland is heavily influenced by wordplay, metaphors, and strong lyrical compositions. Rarely have artists I’ve worked with on the east coast use many melodic schemes in their music. I have many stories to tell in my music from each place I have lived, but being that my whole family is from the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, I seem to represent that a lot. Having lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and now LA, how have the different cities influenced the music that you are creating? Did you ever feel like there was one spot that you were able to resonate the most with and write? Getting your foot in the door is the biggest start of your journey when you come to pursue your dreams in an area like Los Angeles. After driving across the country with a couple of thousand dollars and a dream, I was instantly broke after touching down in Los Angeles. It took me about a month to find work and when I did that was not enough to keep up with bills which kept me from getting studio time. When I finally got my foot in the door at a studio I ran into problems such as not being able to get the amount of studio time I needed, and not getting the full-on attention from the engineers I was working with to create the sound I truly envisioned in my head. Studio time costs incredible amounts of money along with leasing your beats, and mixing and mastering. This was making it impossible for me to have the funds to finish my debut project as an independent artist to release in the time I expected. I never had much guidance so I had to take the initiative to learn all the aspects of the business side of the music industry so that I could cut any help out that was an extra expense in my pocket. I came to lose my job before the summer of 2019 and ended up being out of work for a few months which gave me the time to focus on my self as an independent artist. I started networking a lot, and taught myself all the ways to bring in income off your music as an independent artist, set up all my music professionally, and learned how to digitally market my music without the help of anyone else. Now I have invested in my own studio, making it easier for me to put out releases more consistently to draw the attention of new fans and reach the algorithms on major platforms. It’s definitely a big move to move to LA to pursue music seriously, what were some of the challenges you faced during those times? What are some tips that you would tell someone who is thinking about doing that same move? My advice to upcoming artists who are trying to make a living off their music would be to not focus on the number of followers you have on social media, rather than being a more consistent artist. The artists themselves are their worst critiques. By saying this I mean that you will judge your work down to every imperfection that you may think is there, but to someone else ear that song might sound like a hit! The more you sit on your music not sure if it is good enough to put out, the less consistent you are being to yourself as an Artist. When you have enough music to grow your catalog, you should do just that. The best way to get noticed and grow your digital streaming revenue is by building your catalog so that you can reach larger curators, editors, and algorithms. I would rather put out one song every week versus one mixtape or album twice a year. instagram.com/atthemoneymusic twitter.com/atthemoneymusic facebook.com/atthemoneymusic #BUZZMUSIC

JUNO is an artist whose story is all about courage, inspiration, fearlessness, and hope. JUNO has played for a wide range of icons that include Camila Cabello, Lizzo, Erykah Badu, Machine Gun Kelly, Fifth Harmony, Estelle, and many more. After touring around the world, JUNO began writing and now finished her debut album 'Help Is Not On The Way' and we are absolutely in love with it.  The third track “Nobody Cares” is full of raw emotion, each lyric being sang has JUNO’s full amount of energy and passion that clearly shows how she feels inside. With lyrics like “I scream out at the top of my lungs, just to see if anybody will come” JUNO is able to touch on serious subjects while also keeping a fun, almost playful, energetic vibe that can get anyone to be dancing. The second last song off of the ‘Help Is Not On The Way’ album, “Oh Diane” brings the tempo down but introduces a clever little bounce with the masterfully played accent guitar and the mellow trumpet. “Oh Diane” takes a very organic approach in a production style that beautifully compliments JUNO’s honest songwriting, lyrics like “I’ve been feeling lost, could you be my friend” show that even someone like JUNO has downs and it is possible to be picked back up. It’s very easy to hear while listening that every song of JUNO comes from the heart and we cannot recommend enough for everyone to give her debut album ‘Help Is Not On The Way’ a listen. You can find JUNO’s debut album ‘Help Is Not On The Way’ here. instagram.com/juno_theartist #BUZZMUSIC

Shel’Yailah is one of those singers with a born natural gift in her voice, her powerful and inspiring voice has the ability to reach down and touch people's souls. Keeping in line with Shel’Yailah’s good nature, Shel’Yailah chooses to use this gift to encourage others that nothing is impossible. This is especially true in her chill R&B release “My Heart”, Shel’Yailah’s message about getting over someone who doesn’t understand the faults. This relaxed tune is full of deep smooth vibes, there’s an amazing modern sheen to Shel’Yailah’s voice but the instrumentation has a slight '90s flair that feels nostalgic. Shel’Yailah’s vocal performance is instantly one that will be hard to forget. Her tone is so incredibly smooth and silky, it sounds luxurious. We can’t help but feel at ease while listening to “My Heart”, there is a constant bounce going on but Shel’Yailah’s performance keeps it nice and chill, kind of like having a champaign at a late-night outside of a busy street. “My Heart” features a deep '90s styled bass, a modern characterful kinda trap kinda R&B drum, smooth delicate keyboards, a twangy guitar solo, and of course the amazing vocals from Shel’Yailah that you’ll instantly fall in love with. We are thrilled about this release and cannot wait to hear what else Shel’Yailah will be putting out for us. Listen to “My Heart” here. Hi Shel’Yailah! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We can’t stop vibing out to “My Heart”! How was this record initially created? Did it start off with any particular element? This record was initially created because as a young millennial teen growing up at this time, we go through a lot emotionally that is not always comfortable to speak on, so I sat diwn one day and thought since God has blessed me to be able to share through music, why not express in a way that will help my peers effectively communicate the struggles of love and relationships we are experiencing. It started with me being honest and speaking straight from my heart literally. Your vocals are the true highlight here, they are incredibly silky sounding. How has your voice changed throughout the years? Did you ever get any training for your voice? Was there a specific mentality you had to get in to perform this release? My mom and family have always said my voice tone and strength is before my time, and I love it, but I can say over the years of nonstop singing, my voice has gotten stronger and more versatile. I have never received voice training and I am grateful that God has blessed me with a certain level of purity, but wisdom lets me know that in the future and as I continue to grow vocally, the voice will be a necessary asset. There weren't any specific mindsets I can remember to bring in to deliver "My Heart". My mom and dad just told me to "relax and minister what you feel", so when I stepped in the booth, I did just that to the best of my ability. The lyrical storytelling in “My Heart” is really deep. With your messages about someone, not understanding, how does this song relate to your life? What was the inspiration behind it? The most honest answer is I experienced "My Heart" literally in my own life, I also observed it in some of my closest friends and even some of my family members lives, but the inspiration behind it wasn't the struggle,  hurt, or disappointment relationships sometimes brings, but the Strength and Power that Love has to bring you through difficult times. Being a leader among your peers must be something that feels amazing, how are some of the ways that you help encourage them to do the impossible? Do you have any personal guidelines that help keep you in check to achieve your dreams? I have been a High School cheerleader for the past 3 years and it has taught me that it takes a group of Positive, Encouraging, Powerfully Inspiring group of people to come together and truly inspire. Being a part of my peers in this manner has taught me how to inspire and promote determination, perseverance, and a "never give up on anything" positive attitude and this pushes me to continue to follow my dreams. Personal guideline Gid 1st always". My mom, dad, and brother are my biggest fans and support system encouraging me daily. The morals and values my parents have ingrained in me help keep me focused on achieving my goals and dreams. instagram.com/_theyenvyshelyailah facebook.com/itsyagurlShelYailah #BUZZMUSIC

The Toronto based Punk Rock band Church On Sunday encompasses a sound that surpasses all expectations. Since forming in 2016, Church On Sunday has shared the stage with bands like Cancer Bats and Single Mothers & Heart Attack Kids, delivered high energy shows that can cause a mosh-pit anywhere their music is being heard and can create music that anyone can enjoy. Recently, due to not being able to play their fan-favorite cover of “Ballroom Blitz” live, Church On Sunday set out to deliver what their fans deserve and released the tune so that you can rock out to it anywhere with anyone. This high octane release is full-on all about the energy, opening with a ready up from each member before exploding into a ball of energy that will quickly send you to begin moshing in your kitchen. This release features the classic raw sounds of Church On Sunday like the classic snappy drums, the edgy guitars, and those classic characterful vocals that make the whole family want to sing along. Church on Sunday did the fans a service with this release and it does not disappoint for a single moment. You can listen to Church On Sunday’s cover of “Ballroom Blitz” here. What are some of the ways you tried to create the same energy you do live? For us, it’s all about getting into the right mindset. When you’re on stage in front of a crowd, there’s this constant stream of energy in the room. But when it’s just 3 guys in a studio it can be hard. As individuals we all have a lot of unique energy to us- to say the least haha. We end up goofing off, jamming, or doing random activities that bring up everyone’s energy levels before we actually “get to it.” Only once we’re all excited and warmed up will we start laying anything down. This to us means more than employing any crazy techniques. If it feels right, it is right. This release is full of high octane energy that the band is full of, what was the recording process like? Were there any strategies used to try and have the song feel as energetic as possible? Did you face any challenges during the recording? Our music, to an extent, is very raw and pure. As stated in the previous question, our dynamic and energy level as a group are the most aspects to us important to get this right. To further on that, we have found it’s best for us when we all track “live off the floor” together. Our band rehearsals sound the way we want our music to sound, so why not try to recreate that as much as possible? The 3 of us get in a room and track all the instruments at once. We try some different ideas and get a few takes. From there we will pick out our favorite drum take, then go onto doubling and overdubs- employing age-old rock n roll techniques to get that “big” sound. Once all the instruments are finished, we do a rough mix then head to vocals. Vocals for this track were the biggest challenge as the vocals on this song have many dynamics. It was all about feeling again and getting into the mood. Then getting that perfect take. We didn’t go part by part. We did solid vocals takes from start to finish to build up that energy. Then some doubling and harmonies. Once that’s done we get to final mixing, a few revisions, and boom a final product we’re all happy with! With your music being all about giving the fans the best experience possible and rocking out, did the band ever feel like branching out and pushing the boundaries of their style and trying new things with the music? Yes!! This is a big thing for us, we especially do not like to limit to genre! We identify as a “Punk Rock Band” but take influences from all around and will never look at an idea and say “but it is punk sounding?” We will experiment and try anything that comes to mind. There’s no bad ideas. There are even times when we’re creating things where we may try something then look at each other and be like “well that sounded like sh*t.” But this is the only way we can grow as artists. We recently recorded a 5 song EP that we spent 6+ months demoing and creating that pushes all of our boundaries- not just as a band, but as individual artists. We’re extremely happy with the way the songs have turned out and are beyond excited to share them. Unfortunately, we’re currently going to postpone the release of them as we had a big tour planned to go with the songs and due to the current state of everything with Covd-19, we’re not able to tour. With now not being able to play any live shows, what are some of the ways the band has been trying to keep connecting with fans and creating moshpits in the kitchen? Do you have anything that you are aiming to achieve within the next few months? Up until this Ballroom Blitz release, we have been pretty quiet. We’ve just been working away on things, such as it. We have still been trying to keep close with our followers by constantly sharing things such as other Toronto band's new releases to check out! We’re wanting everyone to stay positive in these trying times and remember that music is a powerful force that can keep us all united… And that’s exactly what our goal is over the coming months, continue to spread that love and sense of community through music while hopefully growing our fan-base and attracting new people along the way. We have a bunch of new content in the works and can’t wait to share it especially after the amazing reception we have already received from Ballroom Blitz. instagram.com/churchonsundayband facebook.com/churchonsundayband #BUZZMUSIC

With four members, they employ their raw and unnerving energy to promote unfiltered excitement with no bells or whistles attached. When diving into this Sunny Southern California based group's music, we're soaked by their boisterous and unapologetic character like a sponge. With Louders the Roar's newest release, "10 Feet Tall" is a rare example of pure adrenalized confidence—but it, too, is emblematic of Louders the Roar's role in their ongoing defection from anything pop sounding. Built atop blazing drum fills, riffing electric guitars, and rumbling bass, "10 Feet Tall" starts unassumingly enough as an expansive, exploring rebel rock anthem. As this tune evokes rock's brash and fearless principles, "10 Feet Tall" progressively builds its momentum through a hurricane of hammering drum breaks and thick psychedelic guitar fuzz that flares up and fizzes down like a bath bomb. When Louders the Roar's trademark bark and bite comes roaring in for the chorus, they are conclusively reinforcing the band's wall of sound rather than bashing their heads against it. And while a throat-shredding lead vocal is highlighted, its timber capitalizes on a raw hypnotic and untethered vibe. But then the tempo breaks down in the second half. The song loses its concise forward chugging momentum before piling on the drums until it transforms into a declaration of confidence and solidarity through a double-time race to the climax of this number. This song's hardcore roots and modernist leanings seamlessly coexist amongst modern rock music but draws inspiration from anthemic 90's hardcore. Louders the Roar has had enough of playing nice, and are unapologetic in their bold step advancing in the Rock music scene. Listen to "10 Feet Tall" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Louders The Roar! We're absolutely overwhelmed by your vibe. You guys have such an original and captivating sound. Can you tell us more about the inspirations behind the making of "10 Feet Tall."? First off thank you for the kind words. when you talk about where the inspiration came from for "10ft tall" or any other song you first have to understand where I'm coming from as a father, worker, son..friend, musician.. all these things are valuable and have their importance in life. but when you can create something from nothing (as artists do) its giving life that didn't exist before. Then there's that moment when you get to step on stage and perform the art you've created it makes you larger than life for those moments. Lyrically that's what the song is about. Being in the moment and embracing it in all its glory. Its a feeling not many get to experience and its incredible. Musically the sound comes from all the bands we have played in. We all come from different scenes, different styles, different experiences all melding together into what you here. What is something you can all agree upon as being the most monumental staple of influence and inspiration amongst yourselves as musicians? The sound comes from a few simple train of thoughts..if the music is intense..the vocals are as well. If the music is upbeat.. the vocals are as well. the music guides the sound of where the vocals will go. It's like following a road map. the directions tell the car to turn left..so we turn left.. we don't try to box in the vocals or the music into a sound. We let it take us where ever it needs to..soft, hard, singing, screaming. it's all on the table. that way we aren't confined by styles but we are free to do whatever the song calls for. What commonly fuels your artistic expression throughout your days? Is there something you all do together as a band to manufacture these creative expressions? There are so many things that inspire our writing for ex reading a book, taking a walk, watching a movie, talking with a friend over a whiskey and cigarette. honestly, if you're looking for inspiration its there. You just have to be open to it. because it's everywhere. It was excellent featuring you here on BuzzMusic! Can you hint to us some of the exclusives you've got coming out this year? Can we expect to find an EP down the road? Well, we are constantly working on new material. Due to the present circumstances (being on quarantine) we are working on recording (ourselves) some new tracts that will be out in the coming months. It's a never-ending process. We are never gonna get to the point where we feel like we have written enough. Every song is a new challenge and we want it to be better than the last. So yeah, we will be releasing multiple singles throughout this year. What can we expect to see from Louders Roar throughout 2020? Expect to see us around because we love playing and performing. Whether it's by releasing singles, a video, live performances, or virtual live performances. We are coming and we are not slowing for anything or anybody. It's our time to rise! instagram.com/louderstheroar #BUZZMUSIC

Tsa Da Don, is an American hip-hop artist who’s music is all about bringing something new to the table from his high-class modern sound but with a vintage touch to it. Recently Tsa Da Don nailed a distribution deal under the label Space Age/Loyalty N Family Entertainment in the light before his upcoming debut album. Just before his album drops, Tsa has given us a taste of what’s to come in the latest single “Screaming for Help” and this is the perfect chill-out modern masterpiece. From the moment “Screaming for Help” opens up with a fun, high energy vocal chops with some banging intense drums before Tsa Da Don's honest flow begins. We felt lost inside of this mystical world that has an incredibly emotional backstory about mental illness and brings forward a touching light to the subject without being too in your face about it. The execution is flawless and keeps in your mind, “Screaming for Help” has the upbeat energy, the vibes, and the deep meanings behind the lyrics. This makes for a vivid experience that any person would be able to pick something out and enjoy. We are absolutely thrilled about “Screaming for Help” and cannot wait to hear Tsa Da Don’s upcoming debut album. Listen to “Screaming for Help” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Tsa Da Don! We are thrilled about your release “Screaming for Help”! What had inspired you to write a tune that was so deeply focussed on mental illness? I always try to keep my music as authentic as possible. There are plenty of deep records that I have recorded that are about my personal experiences with life. The inspiration really just comes from me overcoming every obstacle that has stood in front of me. I just do my best to help motivate other people that are dealing with the same problems I have. I just want the listeners to understand that they are not alone with stress, depression, etc. The production of this tune is incredibly modern but has a bit of a vintage vibe going on, how were those vocal chops created that we hear throughout the song? Was there an element of this song created before the others? The beat was made by producer KpBeats, I was scrolling through beats on YouTube and I came past this one and gave it a listen. Once I heard the production build and then the beat began to drop I instantly started to write the record. Those vocal chops were already in the beat when I made the purchase. It sounds like he sampled the chopped vocals, he definitely did an excellent job with the production on this record. Being a Baltimore native, did you ever feel that that had an impact on the music that you were creating? Is there anything in your daily life or artists that inspire you? I was born in Baltimore Maryland, but I moved to District Heights, Maryland not too long after being born. I was raised in District Heights until the age of 10 and then my mother moved me, my big brother, and big sister to Wilmington, Delaware. My entire life I have grown up in the inner cities which are considered the “rough neighborhoods”. I have seen a lot of drug abuse, gun violence, robberies, and deaths. Everything that I witnessed inspires me to push myself as an artist to turn my dreams into a reality. The reason I say that is because where I’m from and where I have lived, a lot of people don’t get to get to see 18 years of age. We are very excited about your upcoming album, how do the songs on it compare to “Screaming for Help”? Do you feel you have grown as an artist from finishing this release to working on the album? My debut album “Maryland Kid” is about 75% completed, I am just waiting on some verses from a few artists that I am working with on the project. On this album, there are other deep records similar to “Screaming For Help”. I will be giving the listeners a piece of everything from club records, to love records, to deep thought records the whole nine. With this project, I feel like I have grown and matured as an artist because I am actually able to talk about my personal life experiences on this album. On my two previous mixtapes “Unkrowned King” and “The Industry Cannibal” I was just showing my lyricism and rapping. On my upcoming album “Maryland Kid” I am giving you lyricism but I am also showing you my song structure, my versatility, I’m painting a picture for the listener. What can we expect to see next from you? I already have my sophomore album “Quality Over Quantity recorded, I am also working on my Rnb album “Thoughts & Melodies” as well. I’m just constantly in the studio recording, mixing, and mastering music. With every new project I am working on, I am making sure that it will be better than my previous project. instagram.com/tsa_da_don twitter.com/tsadadon #BUZZMUSIC

From Texas to Florida, rapper J. Jones blesses us with his expressive 9-piece album titled 'Chances'. J. Jones combines the likes of old school rap, passionate spoken word poetry, philanthropy, and self-growth within his music. Sharing his well-rounded sound with those who acquire the same emotion and views, or anyone who enjoys getting down to nostalgic and catchy hip hop. With the intro track “Vulcan Flow (Ft. Breana Marin)” leading the album with authority and passion, we get a deeper look into who J. Jones is. Not only through his feel-good and inspiring underlying production, but through his raw and meaningful flow. Not to mention Breana Marin giving the track a blissful female vocal during the chorus, reminding us of pure-hearted nostalgic R&B. Moving into an even more nostalgic feel, J. Jones’ next track “Edify” begins with a sample from the classic 70’s R&B group, The O’Jays’ ‘Cry Together’. As soon as the supporting beat kicks in alongside J. Jones’ conceptual bars, we can't help but hear the likes of artists like Joey Bada$$ who channel similar messages with the same desire for a better tomorrow. With bars that challenge the system and corruption that’s often overlooked, “Edify” brings forward empowerment of African American lives across the U.S.A as J. Jones reminds them to express themselves no matter what our robotic society may think. The third track to J Jones’ album 'Chances' brings an incredibly introspective feel to it. “Da-Vizin” opens with a sweet-sounding chorus through male R&B vocals, transitioning into atmospheric production that gives us time to take in J. Jones’ deeply thought out lyrics. Including bars like; “I guess it’s time to make some changes, sit back and reevaluate just what my aim is”, we’re left contemplating our own aim in life, and if we’re truly satisfied with what we’ve created for ourselves. Reaching the midway point of 'Chances', we’re hit with a tender and devoted love song emphasizing J. Jones’ powerful songwriting. “Boulevard (Ft. Lakeith Rashad)” features lyricism of expressing yourself from your inner demons, and fighting the battle within of recovering from past relationships. With a beautifully sung chorus by Lakeith Rashad, his vocals hit home with the song's emotional theme. Moving onto a heavier note, J. Jones next track on his 'Chances' album gets your blood pumping right off the bat. “Vain” features a hard-hitting bass line that might just blow your speaker and complex production techniques that create a fluid groove through throbbing hip hop. J. Jones’ delivery in “Vain” gives off an incredibly confident and self-assured vibe, ending off with transcendent and dreamy production with heavily filtered/modern vocals showcasing his limitless versatility. J. Jones’ sixth track titled “OMG (Ft. Kevin Hues)” brings another heavy aspect to his album 'Chances'. Kicking off with dark and mysterious production into the textured downbeat with Kevin Hues’ layered vocals pitched down giving us a wicked and inhuman feel. As J. Jones begins spitting his verse, his delivery on “OMG (Ft. Kevin Hues)” and the previous track “Vain” resembles that of A$AP Rocky’s confident and bold vibe. Though with unique and show-stopping elements through J Jones’ vocals and his well-crafted hip hop production we’re able to clearly see the path that J. Jones is intending to take. Bringing the vibe back down to a mellow one on J. Jones’ next track “Serotonin”, he brings back similar delivery of that at the beginning of the album 'Chances'. Through clear-cut lyrics that shape his meaningful bars, J. Jones takes time to speak on his development as an artist and a human, and how his current woes helped him flourish into the self-assured person J. Jones is today. From vibrating bass to soulful female vocals, J. Jones’ eighth track “I Feel It” serves as quite the dynamic one. Starting off with nothing but passionate layered female vocals while moving into the riveting beat and J. Jones matched delivery. Going back and forth between these two atmospheres, all to serve them blended together, in the end, giving “I Feel It” an incredibly soulful yet intense look at J. Jones approach to rounding out his album 'Chances'. Reaching the end of the album we are met with the title track 'Chances' that serves the projects entirely within three minutes of euphoria. Through acoustic guitar infused production and J. Jones’ limitless songwriting emphasizing powerful bars like “What’s the chance that you make it big? What the chance of you being a better father than yours was to the kid?”, he strikes again with heavy lyrics full of emotion and reality. Overall, J Jones’ album 'Chances' brings a nostalgic yet modern feel through production and timeless lyricism that speaks volumes to millions of lives across the country. Listen to 'Chances' here. Hey J. Jones, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’d like to start off by saying how moving your album “Chances” is through your pure-hearted songwriting. How did J. Jones manage to find deep meaning within all 9 tracks, where did you find all this power and compelling emotion? All of my music is a direct reflection of my personal experiences and things that I’ve witnessed in my life that have imprinted on my soul in some capacity. When I write, I try to pen every lyric to tell a story of what was, is, and to come. The only way you can instill such raw emotion into a song is if you’ve felt that emotion intimately! These songs are all intimately connected to my life and they tell a story of wins & losses, love & heartbreak, friendship & betrayal, success & failure, but most importantly hope! Through strong tracks like “Edify”, “Da-Vizin” and “Serotonin” on your album “Chances”, you really hit home with retable struggle and strife. What do you want your listeners to learn from and take away from your empowering bars on your album “Chances”? What I want my listeners to know after listening to my album is the truth. Life is hard. It’s sometimes unfair. It’s not easy and sometimes you’re going to want to quit...BUT...if there’s a chance that you can stand back up and fight your way out the darkness, you’ll find a God that loves, a life worth living, and another chance worth taking! Speaking on the entirety of your album “Chances”, J. Jones serves a variety of sounds and elements through different tracks. Is there any song in particular that you resonate most with on your album “Chances”? Why might this be? Boulevard is my vibe, without a doubt! However, Chances is one of those tracks I can listen to over and over and over again. I actually had this song recorded for over a year. This song was inspired by another song called Chances by Five for Fighting. Their song speaks about the Chances of finding love and happiness, my song speaks directly to my experiences both in youth and adulthood. Though the songs differ in genre and subject matter, the message is a unified cry that life is made up of Chances. How we live life is based on how we respond to those Chances. We’ve heard that J. Jones always strives to make music that speaks to your soul, and hopefully others’ as well. Could you elaborate on the impact you want to make to your audience, and how you intend to keep your listeners coming back? My desire has always been to make music that speaks to real people about real situations from real experiences, my experiences. The aim is to spread hope, purpose, and inspire folks to be better holistically. What can we expect to see from you through 2020? I’m constantly recording, so expect a lot of music. I’ve already completed my next project titled “Love, Faith, and Healing”. Y’all can definitely expect that later this year. I’m also hoping to release a visual or two for some of the music off “Chances” and potentially the new project, but we’ll see! instagram.com/i_am_jjones facebook.com/I.AM.JJONES.IANAR #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from San Antonio Texas, pop artist Marissa Valdez releases her upbeat debut single “Heart Won’t Stop”. Giving the music industry a flare of youthfulness, the 17-year-old singer/songwriter strives to create music that simply makes people happy. Having studied at Berklee School of Music in 2019 and finalizing her debut EP for release, she’s ready to take her music to the stage. Recently releasing her debut single “Heart Won’t Stop”, Marissa Valdez brings her genuine songwriting to the forefront with this single. Capturing themes of lost love and the emotions we feel, but more importantly showing resilience by bouncing back and not letting it dim the light within. The cheerful single opens with rhythmic piano moving into a gripping kick, giving “Heart Won’t Stop” an anthemic pop feel. As Marissa Valdez graces us with her fresh and vibrant vocals, she begins singing the lyrical journey of a relationship gone south. Although the initial lyricism seems a bit contradicting to the supporting production, it perfectly evens out at the chorus with poised lyrics like “If you say no, if you let me go, baby you should know it won’t be the death of me”. Impressively channeling lessons that we’re all still learning today, Marissa Valdez shows incredible maturity through her finely-calibrated single “Heart Won’t Stop”. Be sure to check out Marissa Valdez’s single to get a sneak peek of her upcoming EP. Listen to “Heart Won’t Stop” here. Hey Marissa Valdez, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re very impressed by your poise and empowering lyrics on your latest single “Heart Won’t Stop”. Could you share how you learned such important lessons by the age of 17, all to create an anthem for hope with “Heart Won’t Stop”? I think the lyrics of the song fit many situations that we encounter in life and not just relationships.  Bad things will always happen in life, but our life will continue. The song “Heart Won’t Stop” emphasizes the strength needed to fight through life’s curveballs and always continue on with a strong heart. The songwriting and lyrics on your debut single “Heart Won’t Stop” are incredibly deep and carry a great message. Could you elaborate on Marissa Valdez’s a songwriting/creative process, and how you translated your emotions to lyrics? I write every day.  The words that I put on paper, well on my phone, and sing are my everyday thoughts and emotions.  I appreciate that people relate to what I feel and write about as well.  If I can connect with at least one person who is feeling the same way I do, then I’ve done my job as a songwriter. Marissa Valdez mentioned that the stage feels like home to you, which is why you write plenty of songs to stay there longer. Are there any songs in particular (originals or covers) that are your favorite to perform? What makes you resonate so well with the song? I’m interested in all genres of music. A few years back my parents bought me a retro "boombox" from the 90s along with a hundred different cassettes (spanning many genres) and I plan to do covers from a lot of those cassettes.  I hope that people will listen to my music and hear that it is influenced by music genres across the board, but that also that my songs have a uniqueness to them. Although not released yet, my favorite song to preform is one of my own called “Ride”. It’s has a lot of passion packed in it and it makes for a fun performance when I sing it. We’ve heard you recently finished recording your upcoming debut EP. What should we anticipate from Marissa Valdez’s sound on the EP, and overall atmosphere of the project? Well, this is my first recorded EP and, although I've always wanted to record, I'm new at the studio.  My producer, Chris Lieck, has done an amazing job of mentoring me through the process. The overall atmosphere of the EP is self-reflection and confidence. I put songs on it that I feel people can listen to and use to empower themselves when they relate to them. I think this EP is a good introduction of what my music style is and who I am as an artist which is why it is named “Marissa Valdez”. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I will be releasing singles off my EP and then eventually the EP as a whole. I am also recording news songs that are not on the EP.  2020 will be difficult for all.  If I can connect with people and make them happy for a few minutes, I will feel accomplished.  I fully expect to expand and grow as an artist with more music to come and I plan to keep BuzzMusic updated every step of the way! instagram.com/_marissavaldez #BUZZMUSIC

Rapper Pavy returns with his dexterous flow on his latest single “2 Blues”. Raised in four countries around Africa, Pavy uses his different journeys to answer questions of home, self, love, and life through his music. His passion and devotion to music serve as a limitless portal of creativity and exploration, making it difficult to predict what he’ll release next. Pavy’s single “2 Blues” brings an incredibly modern feel with dark Hip Hop production and his clean-cut vocals. Growing up being known as the loudest person in the room, his single “2 Blues” exhibits Pavy’s flexibility from softer delivery to loud hard-hitting bars. “2 Blues” starts off with haunting production setting a dark and adventurous atmosphere. As Pavy’s vocals make their way to the forefront, he begins rapping with an intense yet reserved delivery, anticipating his loud and hard-hitting verse. With crisp supporting production that keeps Pavy’s message direct and candid, we’re left grooving to the tracks underlying drum breaks and deep melodies. His ability to serve the same message with different volumes and delivery shine right through on his single “2 Blues”, all while keeping us locked in with his complex bars and fresh production. It’s clear that we’re excited about Pavy’s next release, although his versatility makes it hard to pin down which path he might take. You can listen to "2 Blues" here. instagram.com/ncpavy facebook.com/itspavy #BUZZMUSIC