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The San Fernando duo known as Raised on TV is back on BuzzMusic giving a glimpse of what these brothers are all about. After highlighting their recent cover of Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” and an informative interview, we’re ready to let you in on their next move. Raised on TV grew up as brothers in a musical family, with vast influences from John Lennon to Chuck Berry, we’re able to thoroughly grasp Raised on TV’s explorative and fun-loving sound. Also known as Keaton and Kacey, the two brothers went into detail on their last interview with BuzzMusic, explaining how they’re constantly upping their game and setting high standards for themselves to meet up to. Raised on TV’s musical instrumentation is made up of Keaton on vocals/guitar and Kacey on drums. While also serving comedic elements within their cover of “Truth Hurts”, Raised on TV also provides a wide variety of music from hard-hitting rock to a softer alternative sound. The duo has mentioned that from covers to singles or albums, Raised on TV thrives off creating music that's different and new. As of now, they’re in the midst of creating their next series of releases, while mentioning their next cover might just be from Big Sean’s discography, we’ll just have to wait and see with the unpredictable duo Raised on TV will do next. Be sure to check out "Truth Hurts" here. facebook.com/raisedontv instagram.com/raisedontvband twitter.com/raisedontv #BUZZMUSIC

Florida Rock band Kings County releases their compelling and introspective music video to their slaying single “7 Reasons”. Kings County incorporates the stylings of Rob Dexter (vocals, bass), Steve Bell (guitars, vocals), Joe Lopez (drums) and Bill Kania (guitars, vocals). Remixed by Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Chuck Alkazian, their track “7 Reasons” is said to be a collective of the band's past relationships that have gone wrong. By placing cerebral footage that portrays those emotions to physical imagery, Kings County brings a complex yet cohesive storyline that speaks to anyone who’s endured toxic love and was able to close that chapter of their lives. Conveying inner emotions that are easily relatable, Kings County blasts through their track “7 Reasons” with scorching instrumentals and throbbing drum patterns that portray those unsettling feelings. Their music video for their track “7 Reasons” is mixed with Kings County’s riveting performance with moody lighting and conceptual scenes of couples arguing and clearly losing passion in their relationship. Not to mention precise and clean-cut edits shifting into scenes of writing in a journal, only for it to be bled on and burned. From picture frames falling to the ground and shattering to close up mascara filled tears, Kings County’s hard-hitting track “7 Reasons” purely portrays the emotions of the track to physical imagery through their music video. It’s evident that the band has created a haunting yet mesmerizing scene, be sure to check out the latest of what Kings County has been up to. facebook.com/kingscountyband instagram.com/kingscountyofficial twitter.com/KingsCounty #BUZZMUSIC

Let's have a big and warm BuzzMusic welcome for Hip/Hop duo S4G4. The duo consists of Demyn Joel and Rahdel, and the duo collectively constructs versatile productions with thought-provoking verses. S4G4 gives away a natural depth in their sound, which makes them the type of Hip/Hop duo that can easily attract listeners with a few alluring beats. In essence, S4G4 strives for transparency and an ultimate connection. Their approach towards their music is graceful, and the product is obsessively addicting. Want to know exactly how their music feels? We suggest readers begin off with their most recent single, "Off White". S4G4 came out with "Off White", and the melody of this track will have you easily attracted. S4G4 created a strategic record here, as they really created a song that brings so many elements to the table. The predominant beat kept throughout "Off White" is lavishly hyped up, bringing a raw kind of energy to listeners. We were hooked onto "Off White" with its production alone, but once S4G4 integrated his vocals, we were completely compelled to their natural flow. The duo seamlessly gets along with one another, and at first, you may find yourself not even hearing two different artists' vocals. Their voices have natural chemistry, which attributes to that immaculate flow the duo had in "Off White". We're quite excited about these artists and what their sound will advance towards in the future. Listening to "Off White", it's incredibly clear that the duo has insane potential with their sound. Whatever track they're releasing next, we're beyond ready. Connect with S4G4 and their recent single "Off White" here. instagram.com/s4g4music facebook.com/S4G4music soundcloud.com/s4g4 #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome to BuzzMusic Lo! How was the music scene for you growing up? In what ways has your style been impacted by your upbringing and environment? Rapping was an art when I was a little kid. You wouldn’t be taken seriously as a top tier artist if you weren’t lyrical, relatable or unable to take your listeners on a journey through vivid storytelling. As a youth my top influences were 2Pac, DMX, Eminem, 50 Cent, Young Buck & Ca$his, I still look up them as purists in the rap game to this day. I believe it shows in my music as well that I’m a student of rappers like them. I would never say I’m as good as any of my influencers but when I do shows or release music, people compare my songs vibe to 2Pac, Biggie & J. Cole which is beyond flattering. I was raised in the hood of Parkdale & was always running the streets with my homies causing a scene & getting into trouble daily. I was only in 6th grade when I got cliqued up, started smoking & drinking, robbing & stealing from other kids & high schoolers, breaking into houses & drug dens, had beef with other cliques & gangs, all of which led me to get in trouble with the law. Due to my environment & my circle of friends gangster & reality rap were my go-to genres, these guys had similar upbringings and experiences as I did which registered as real to me. In the rap game, I always have and always will respect authenticity, so that’s what I try to do when I make music, keep it real with myself and try to relate to my listeners all while doing everything I can to put out good music that’s true to the core of what rap is all about. To me, rap stands for “rhythm and poetry” which is why I feel like an outsider in the rap game at times. I feel like most artists are focused on making hit music, not good music. Too many artists nowadays are all style, no substance. “Living” was an immaculate release! What was the message behind the lyrics? How would you describe the songwriting approach you took with this song? The message behind the lyrics of “Living” speaks for itself, I’m just giving my audience a glimpse of my life & how I’m living! I’m the truth-teller I don’t write fairy tales about my life. The hook is basically telling you I’m seeking growth, knowledge & change but I acknowledge I live in the hood, I got a history in the streets & could die any given day despite the positive changes I’m striving towards. I also state that I’m seeking some wealth for myself like all people born with little do, but that money can bring a lot of negative energy. The last bar of the hook I won’t lie, I took a shot at the rap group I first started writing & spitting with, when I was associated with them they weren’t serious about getting out there as I was so I had to leave, no hate though I wish them good fortune & success just not with me involved, time is precious so if you waste mine I won’t forget it. The bars throughout the rest of the song don’t need much explanation cause there aren’t much-hidden meanings, just talking about my experiences, current living situation & my aspirations for the future. I feel “Living” is a solid & very relatable song, I think I put out a catchy song with hit potential all while telling a bit of a story & being very lyrical. It’s one of my personal favorites. In what ways does “Living” differentiate itself from your other releases for you? How would you describe the arrangement of this? “Living” differentiates from my prior releases in several ways. I suppose you could say I was going for a new year new me type of mindset and I wanted “Living” to give my audience a glimpse in what direction my music would be going in the year 2020. Firstly the beat is catchy as hell and stands out from most of the other beats I’ve spat over, it gets your attention from the jump & just pulls you in as it goes along. My lyrics I believed stayed true to being lyrical, authentic & relatable but I feel like I delivered them in a manner that’s keener to what fans of rap are looking for nowadays. That was really important to me because most known rappers in my city sing & use autotune both of which I don’t do at all, I like being raw it helps me stick out and show uniqueness from the norm of what my city’s used to hearing from its rappers. Knowing you’re constantly evolving as an artist, in what ways did you challenge yourself when making “Living”? How has this challenge influenced the growth of your artistry? Putting together “Living” was challenging because I feel it was me stepping out of my comfort zone as an artist. Before I released “Living” I was so focused on storytelling & being real, you can really tell on my first project “Face Everything And Rise”. My second project “Dream To Fail” I feel like I showed some growth but was still prominent on being a storyteller rapper. With “Living” I wanted to still do that but understood I had to show some change & versatility within my music, I wanted to make a BANGER! I felt I achieved that with “Living” by having the catchy beat, dope lyrics, & a wicked flow. This is a song good for any occasion, whether you use it as your alarm, working out, while you're on the go, or about to roll a fat blunt, no matter the setting “Living” belongs on everyone’s playlist. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? As for my music-related plans for the rest of 2020, I’m not entirely sure what will become of them. To be perfectly honest I’m preparing myself to be a father. Got a wonderful woman at my side carrying my child within her so I’m gonna have to take a step back from rap & re-evaluate my priorities for myself, my lady, & our unborn child. I’m not stopping at all though, I’m still writing new tracks when I find the time and making plans on future singles, collaborations, and albums. I don’t want to promise you much but I guarantee you will see a few singles, & a music video for “Living” this year, I’m just not sure when. I hope to release another album but it wouldn’t be until fall or winter if things go well. I love making music but when you're unsigned with little support you only got yourself to rely on & right now I got bigger fish to fry than planning my next studio session. It might be a while until you hear my next release but believe this, you haven’t heard the last of Lo! Listen to “Living” here. instagram.com/reallo_to twitter.com/reallo_to #BUZZMUSIC

The controversial artist Indigo is all about creating polar opposites of moods in her music, the story of what she thought was good turning into what she now knows is bad. If we were to describe her and notably in her latest single “Running Wild", Indigo would be someone who writes emo kind of dark lyrics but with a completely bouncy backing track. The music is all about letting her shine and tell her story, to spread wisdom to others of what it’s like to realize something isn’t right for yourself. The one obvious thing you will notice as you listen is that Indigo has an incredible talent and gift at what she does; her voice has that bold, incredibly smooth touch to it that when combined with her honest lyrics creates an ever so passionate experience that easily resonates with everyone. There is something beautiful about howIndigouses music to convey her emotions, there is the deep story behind the lyrics but there is also the fun bounce to the music that can get a whole party going. Indigo is not slowing down either, even after putting out “Running Wild” she is already working on her first album to be released by the end of 2020. This is an artist that you won’t want to overlook, Indigo is here to stay. You can find "Running Wild" here. instagram.com/indigo.is.here #BUZZMUSIC

J Forte is one lucky person, after going through a troubled past, fighting through a second chance at life, he is here to help motivate and inspire others through his awe-inspiring music. With his latest motivational single, “Dsms” is the musical painting of what J Forte’s life was like growing up; his music has a deeply personal connection to it that reaches out to your soul and pulls you into a story about becoming your better self. The music that J Forte is creating can be described as being something that feels organic and flowing. His uses of minimalistic elements allow for his inspirational songwriting to shine through and really connect with the listener. There’s a really motivational portion of J Forte’s music that we did not expect when we first listened. As we dove into his music, notably his release “Dsms” it feels almost like a spoken word that hits you really deep; it will make you really think about yourself and what you can do to do better. J Forte isn’t slowing down either, he is just getting started. He plans to release new music every week for the next year, we have plenty to look forward to from J Forte. Be sure to listen to "Dsms" here. instagram.com/the.jforte #BUZZMUSIC

Mags is a Nashville based country artist originally from Ireland. Since starting her career she has toured 42+ countries and with highlights at the White House and being on stage with Ms. Dolly Parton. Recently Mags has released her cover of Ms. Dolly Parton's "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" and the Mags twist of this classic something that everyone should look out for. This record features an ambient fiddle, heavy thundering drums, a musical riffy banjo, chugging along with acoustic guitar, subtle flairs of synth plucks, and Mags incredible bold voice. Everything about this record feels happy and energetic, the vocal performance, in particular, is something that will catch your ear. Mags' voice feels sophisticated and strong but also in a beautiful light way that is very soothing to listen to. The instrumental parts in this all sound full and were incredibly well done; the drums are incredibly punchy and sound larger than life, the fiddle has an amazing ambient ethereal atmosphere to it, and the guitars spark little flairs here and there. All of the instrument parts beautifully leave space for Mags vocals The release of this cover also comes with an incredibly feel-good video that shows the farming life that Mags has and how that's parts of her roots. The scenes transition from different parts of the farm to being in the city and enjoying time with friends and family. Be sure to check out this release here. facebook.com/MagsMcCarthyMusic twitter.com/mags__mccarth instagram.com/magsmccarthymusic #BUZZMUSIC

Soulful music duo SUSU is here to show listeners what an eclectic take on Soul music can really do for a person. Composed of artists Liza and Kia, SUSU seeks to explore themes relating to everyday life, their own personal lives, as well as the emotionality that is intertwined between them all. They're the kind of duo that source out this extreme and fervorous energy that quickly disperses into their sound, purely elevating it. SUSU has a powerful grasp on human connection, and with the clearest of intentions, the duo set out to deliver their pleasurable soundscapes for openminded listeners.  SUSU showcases their vocal strength extremely well in "Lets Get High". The duo begins off with an arousing and appealing delivery, but that transitioned quite quickly into a fiercer and more intentive sound. At some moments, SUSU is able to accentuate their voices in a way that presents itself as a warm embrace. You feel completely overwhelmed with the vivid colors and expressions you can hear from SUSU, which we found is what makes you so drawn to their musical presence. There's almost a psychedelic component to "Let's Get High", which is what we found ourselves easily hypnotized and charmed by. The rhythm and tempo held within "Lets Get High" are what ultimately had us feeling seriously alive! The mix of the song brought vitality, warmth, and a serious case of goosebumps, but that came right from the collective effect with SUSU's voice. "Let's Get High" offers a sense of clarity. You feel as if you can breathe, and that all will be okay for a moment's time. That's what the vocal sound of SUSU brings, and it's why we're forever compelled to their artistry. Discover SUSU in their latest single "Let's Get High" here. Welcome, SUSU, and thanks for chatting with us about your latest single, "Let's Get High"! The song truly debuted on the right kind of day and brought a true sense of euphoria. What was the incentive and insight that went into the creation of this song? HIGH! LOL, and Thank You! So glad you got that feeling from the “Let’s Get High” experience. We started writing this song years ago and left it on the back burner. This past March (which feels like years ago now) we were in the midst of a European tour when this global halt began. So far from home and our loved ones (besides one another) and with only the media and panicked phone calls as sources of information, we were faced with the choice to either get sucked into the fear or go to ourselves for the answers. Our Tour Manager Max (shout out to Teenage Head) offered an opportunity for us to stay at a friend's place in the countryside with a studio... And when the shit hits the fan, the artist gets to work. We (collectively) are being faced with this wake-up call (not to make this issue one dimensional) and we chose to stoke some positive energy! There were many layers to "Let's Get High", as we found the single offered various twists and interpretations. How would you say you were intending to make listeners feel with the complex production offered in this track? What we want to offer through Let’s Get High and the SUSU movement (which spells US US backwards) is for each listener to make the soundscape their own. Take from it what YOU need at this time. It’s a beautiful game of telephone. It began with us but after we put the words and sound out there… if it connects to you perhaps pass the proverbial joint over. As for the complex production, we owe that all to our boy genius guitarist, Joey Wunsch who mixed and co-produced with us. We all - including our drummer Ronnie Bruno and bassist Connor McClelland - were basically in the middle of nowhere when we finished writing and recording Let’s Get High. Honestly, none of us knew when or how the hell we were going to get home. With luck on our side, we were ahead of leaving each EU country we were in by a day or two before their borders closed. The remainder of our tour had been canceled. But despite all of that we were offered the opportunity to create. And we did. It was awesome, necessary, and healing. All those layers intrinsically became part of the song. As a music duo that clearly plays around with the construction of their sound, where do you two feel you've garnered the creativity and desire for expression as artists? Wow! Where to start with that one. Well, clearly we find that in one another… we have so many through lines and similar sensibilities and bring a myriad of different experiences and ideas to the table. EVERY DAY :). The constant pushing of one other (lovingly, but intensely lol) creates such growth as artists and because they are each other’s mirror, filter, and informant; what we ultimately express as SUSU or otherwise feels like the closest I’ve been to fulfilling what artistic life should be. I guess I’m saying collaboration is what feeds my creativity/expression the most. Liza always says we are spoiled when it comes to who we’ve worked with and it’s true. Coming from a band like Revel In Dimes that had so many individual artistic references and made music that honored the direction of the song as opposed to being a “blues-based rock band” was a valuable lesson that I carry with me always. And other mediums really goose my creativity. I studied film in college and for some reason the process behind making a film, working on a crew, putting the pieces together to create the big picture feels like the fraternal twin of how we make our music. So yeah, those two experiences are really where my creativity and process really started to merge... Of course, studying and reading and watching the greats: James Baldwin… Nina Simone... Maria Callas... Tina Turner… Barbra Streisand (that one was for our creative content connoisseur, Sarah KC ;) that’s always an eternal source of inspiration and drive. I couldn’t agree more. Kia and I can’t help making art. It’s what we do and clearly what attracted us to each other. Neither of us likes to be put in a box. This allows us to explore a spectrum of genres and creative mediums and the two of us nurture and encourage that movement. Without the foundation of The Liza Colby Sound, I don’t think I would have had the experience or confidence to be as productive and prolific as we have been in our partnership. It’s a gas! Where is the sound of SUSU going next, especially after the release of "Let's Get High"?! Good Question! We have a yet to be released EP, Panther City recorded at Niles City Sound (shout out to Ilegal for quarterbacking that experience) and a 13 song full-length album in the works with songs ranging from a Nina Simone/Ted Nugent mashup to a heartbreak song that feels like it could be straight from Dusty in Memphis. The sound of SUSU is going anywhere and everywhere that our music and creativity take us. Our bags are packed. Are you on the BUS? sususupernatural.com instagram.com/susu_supernatural facebook.com/SUSUtheband #BUZZMUSIC

Benjamin Mungwari or otherwise known as ItslawdJae or just Jae for short is a HIp-Hop Producer based out of Zimbabwe. Jae began his musical journey from the escape it allowed from his emotional backstories. He yearns to create a connection with the listener that induces a creative flow with a vibe. Jae just recently released his exciting new single "Chimera" and it's a modern bop. This record features moody synths, explosive drum rhythms, and an incredibly dynamic evolving vocal performance. The drums have a subtle ethereal ambient vibe to them but also keep up with being crisp and punchy supporting Jae's flow. Jae's performance here is the highlight, it evolves throughout the song from being pitched low, to being vocoded, to having exciting harmonies and adlibs, and to being perfectly clean. "Chimera" really shows Jae's capabilities, his lyric play and rhythm are master-crafted throughout the song to create a dynamic experience. The production of this record has a lot of little intricacies of ear candy that will keep your attention throughout. The background instrumental keeps every section's energy high but always leaves space for Jae's dynamic vocal to breathe and do its exciting thing. This is a record that will surprise you and would definitely regret missing out on it. Listen to "Chimera" here. instagram.com/itslawd_jae twitter.com/itslawd_jae #BUZZMUSIC

Zoo Rass is a Dancehall/Reggae recording artist who fuses in different styles into his authentic Dancehall sound. Since starting his career, Zoo Rass has had his works played on major networks that include CIN, MTV, and VH1, and has performed with icons that include Konshens, Charly Blacks, Gyptian, A$AP Ferg, and Cassanova. Recently, Zoo Rass released their single “Oh Nah Nah” which features artists Alhaji Currency and Hero. This tune is full of those iconic tropical vibes, there are a lot of little flairs of authenticity but also keeps a modern polish over top. While we were listening we found ourselves dreaming about chilling on the beat drinking from a coconut, it’s a great vibe and this release takes us to that spot. “Oh Nah Nah” features a super mellow trumpet, super vibey keyboards and synths, a modern but characterful drum rhythm with organic elements, and a fantastic group vocal performance that heavily features Zoo Rass but is flourished with beautiful harmonies and additional lines from Alhaji Currency and Hero. This release has such a chill and feel-good vibe where you can’t afford to miss out on it. Listen to "Oh Nah Nah" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Zoo Rass! Your latest single “Oh Nah Nah” is full of great vibes, what was your initial inspiration for writing this track? How did it come to life? Did it start with any lyrics or the beat? First & foremost let me start off by saying thanks for having me. For a couple of years now I always wanted to do an afrobeat song and work with some afrobeat artists. One day my producer Willis Love sent me the beat with him referencing the original track. I thought it was dope and caught a vibe immediately. The inspiration just came from the overall production itself it was just such a good vibe. We are loving the fusion of all of the different performers here, each shines on their own but also supports each other, what was it like to work with everyone? How did you come into contact and then record together? Well, originally I was looking for either an afrobeat artist or R&B artist to sing the hook so I was shopping it around to different artists and getting different versions. Alhaji Currency sent me back the hook and I thought that one was the best. I thought my search was over until about three days later Hero sent me his version of the song. I really loved both versions so I sat down with my producer and said why not put the both of them on the track and that's what we did. It was definitely dope to connect and work with these two artists. They brought that authentic African flavor to the track but at the same time added their flare to it. I think it was the perfect blend. We get a super relaxed carefree sense to the lyrics on this record, what would you say the underlining story and message behind them is? Are there any alternate meanings to the lyrics? The underlining story behind the track is just seeing a beautiful female and instantly knowing you want to vibe out with her. I wouldn’t say that there are any alternate meanings to the lyrics but many might ask what is an “Oh Nah Nah”? “Oh Nah Nah” can be your lady, your significant other, a parent, the number one person in your life, its really whatever you make it but in this case my “Oh Nah Nah” is definitely my lady. It’s really amazing to hear your music has been placed on major networks! How did that feel when you first found out your music played on them? Do you have any future goals that you are aiming to achieve with your music? When I first found out it was amazing. At the time I was a senior in college and I had just gotten out of class and seen my twitter going off with me being tagged by VH1 and I was excited. The next day I woke up and was told that my video was going to be on MTV and it was just such a surreal feeling. Moving forward with my music my main goal is to improve my fanbase and make sure I interact with as many supporters as possible. It's a beautiful thing to see people support something that you love to do so I feel that it is my duty to show as much gratitude towards them as possible. instagram.com/zoorass23 twitter.com/zoohood23 facebook.com/ZooRass #BUZZMUSIC