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Welcome to BuzzMusic Jesse Gonzalez! We are very excited about your upcoming debut album! What style of music is it? How many songs can we expect? Any singles? Glad to be here with you BuzzMusic, well first things first it's Spanish rock. Or Latin rock as some call it, just last year in 2019 I released two singles "Trampa de amor" and "Cuando se esconde el sol" which will be featured in the tracklist/Album. You can expect many things since it's the first album I wanted it to be fun awesome. With your musical style, are there any influences that helped shaped the sounds and style? What was the inspiration behind every song? I think the inspiration came from the Spanish rock group called "MANA" their style of music is really cool and helped write some of my songs or put together some of my songs such as "Cuando se esconde El sol." This being your first release, what kinds of challenges did you face during the creation? How did you overcome them? Did you have any help or mentors along the way? So far the only challenge I faced while working on this album was just fixing some minor errors in one song I had to redo the whole guitar part of the song but in the end, it came together nicely. It’s quite exciting to put out a debut release, what inspired you to get into music and now to finally put out material? What inspires you to make music? I've always been into music, it's a great way to entertain people and just to have my music out there is awesome! instagram.com/jessegonzalezofficial #BUZZMUSIC

T3TRA is a Pop artist who creates electronically spiced soundscapes that shine with her lyrical vulnerability. Already becoming a touring recording artist in her early teen years, she has been a long time coming honing her craft in preparation for her latest single “Ohmygod.”. This release has a really fun bounce to it that can get a whole party going. As “Ohmygod.” begins we felt like we were swimming inside of the beautiful texture that T3TRA creates. While the record progresses we found ourselves slowly moving more and more as the rhythms get more and more intense The star-struck vibes we get off this release have us wanting to go out and meet new people. This record features a really smooth washy Rhodes that with some string pads provides a delicate soft soundscape, spicy synth plucks that quickly get your heart going, explosive drum grooves with a touch of passion, and then, of course, T3TRA's honest vocal performance that really shows off what she is capable of. Not even for a single lyric does she hold back on giving her fullest amount of attention. “Ohmygod.” is a really fun release that you can both vibe to but also hear at the club to get the whole party going. Hey there T3TRA! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Oh My God” has a really unique blend of styles that creates an almost ethereal soundscape for your voice, is that something that you wanted to achieve when you began writing the song? How were all of these sounds created? Hey guys! So good to talk to y’all again! Jumping right in: I wanted the song to feel big. I actually worked on it in Logic Pro X and then sent it to my producer, who tightened things up and added embellishments. I just did it by feeling - did that synth sound right? No. What about this one? Okay, can I layer two for the desired spacey sound? It was a lot of trial and error. In this record we got really strong star-struck vibes that make us want to go out and meet people, what does this song mean to you? What had inspired you to write it? I had played a show where I was a special guest, so no one knew I would be there. The subject of this song just so happened to be in attendance for the event, not my performance. We locked eyes after the show while waiting for our cars, and there was an instant spark. We got to talking and exchanged numbers. I went home and wrote the song right away. Your vocal style has a really unique modern flash to it but has a sense of familiarity to it too, how do you think your voice has evolved from when you started singing publicly and writing songs? Thank you so much! I was a total nose-singer when I was younger. I hate listening to old recordings because of it. I’ve learned how to harness my falsetto and perfect my belting, and I’m way happier with my voice now. A lot of changes between 14 and 25! We heard that some of your influences are icons like CHVRCHES, Halsey, and Robyn. What elements from their music do you borrow and fuse into your own music? What makes them stand out from the crowd for you? I love how they work each instrument into its own thing. For example, on CHVRCHES' song “Miracle,” they add an effect to her voice when she sings “if you feel it, could you let me know?” It’s so small, but it changes the entire vibe before the breakdown. It’s subtleties like that that can make or break a song, and those three artists have mastered that. And I’m wanting to work on my music so I can figure out how to make those work in my own style. instagram.com/iamt3tra facebook.com/iamt3tra twitter.com/iamt3tra #BUZZMUSIC

Sasha Dolage or otherwise known as Hyperchromatic is a musical vessel who has developed her own unique sound from doing the whole process of making a record on her own. In 2018 after releasing a bunch of original music, Dosage gathered some friends to begin performing live, and then in October 2019 independently released their debut EP 'Thorns and Leaves'. Off of the EP is the release “Grass Crown” and it’s mellowed out vibes have us constantly on the edge of our seats - trust us, this one is cool. As the song progresses you’ll begin floating on top of this beautiful calm wave of sound that is being created from these ethereal synths and vocal sounds that leads us perfectly to a verse where Sasha Dolage’s stunning vocals take the spotlight and grabs our hands and takes us across a journey, and we are perfectly okay with it. “Grass Crown” has a really beautiful element to it, with the intricate synth textures, the thundering toms, and the big bold vocals; this record keeps a unique identity to itself that will easily keep in our heads for a long time. Since listening to this, we are hooked and cannot wait to hear the rest of the 'Thorns and Leaves' EP. Go check out "Grass Crown" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Hyperchromatic! Your music has such a unique sound to it where you stand out from the crowd! What was the inspiration behind your sound? Were there any idols that helped influence you? Thank you for having me! I have always been very attracted to ambient sounds, which is most likely due to my love of Radiohead. Vivaldi has also been another life long obsession and is probably the reason behind me wanting to make climactic sounding music. More recently, I have been enamored with Banks, her production is something I really draw inspiration from. In terms of vocals, I find myself looking to the world of opera, I’m very captivated by their big emotional voices. There is no singer I idolize more than Jussi Björling, his voice is quite unreal. I think it’s probably an unusual combination of influences, so that might explain why the music is sort of unusual as well. Your release “Grass Crown” has us floating above a bed of sonic textures, what went into the creation of these sounds and your vocal textures? How long did it take for you to create this release? The choir of vocals at the beginning of the song was a very spontaneous thing that was new territory for me at the time. I layered many different acoustic toms with an electronic kick to create the rhythm section because I wanted something upbeat and atmospheric at the same time. I tend to create eclectic mixtures of dissimilar sounds, which is probably why I ended up with these ambient sounding synths in tandem with more organic elements like the strings. I am slow and meticulous so it took me at least a month to craft a sound I was satisfied with. It’s really cool to hear that you do the whole record creation process yourself! Where did you learn how to do everything? What kinds of challenges did you face while learning? I taught my self through trial and error. At first, it was both frustrating and intriguing to experiment with production and mixing. The biggest challenge is the fact that you are by yourself with no one else to bounces ideas off of and to give you feedback. I am a very collaborative creature so it was sort of difficult at first, but eventually, it started to come together for me and became a bit more intuitive. With having such a unique sound, how do you see yourself evolving in future releases? Do you plan on evolving a certain way or are you wanting to stay the way you are? How do you think you have evolved since you started? I am experimenting with dynamics currently, I have always had an inclination to create large and bombastic sounds, so I’m starting to incorporate more minimalistic and softer elements. I am also exploring darker aspects both in terms of music and lyrics. But I think my love of climactic and upbeat sounds is going to be a life long love affair. I like things to be BIG and dramatic, that’s just a part of my nature that I don’t think will ever change. facebook.com/HyperchromaticBand instagram.com/hyperchromaticband #BUZZMUSIC

Never ceasing her burning desire to expand her knowledge, Arewa is a singer, actress, dancer, model, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor. She is influenced by many legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Usher, Childish Gambino, Jhene Aiko and Tyler the Creator. Like these artists, Arewa puts her many talents on display in not only her songwriting but her music video. Her name Arewa is the Yoruban word for beautiful, and in no way does she fall short of this term. Her newest release “This Fire” is a steamy anthem for women empowerment, self-love, and romance. “This Fire” has an echoing background of vocals paired with an R&B beat. Arewa drags out her notes with her soulful vocals and powerful range. Lyrically Arewa is singing to a love story about their powerful connection. With her yearning vocals and the song’s laid back melody, the heat of “This Fire” is real. To complement its sound, the video for “This Fire” is a vintage love story. Arewa wakes up to a subtle single rose on her bed, and, throughout the video, she slowly collects more roses from her significant other. It has a retro aesthetic; switching between different sensual outfits and visual effects. Arewa is essentially showered with love as she acts out displays of intense romance. The end of the video has a provocative twist; she wakes up to find that her experiences were all a dream, only to see all four roses on the floor of her bedroom. The video is an ideal representation of the passion involved in Arewa’s single “This Fire.” Listen to "This Fire" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Arewa! We were captivated by the contagious confidence you spread with your song and video for “This Fire.” Can you tell us about your creative process for both the song and the video? I listen to a lot of romantic R&B music, and lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of Alina Baraz. I love her poetic her love songs are, so I wanted to create something of my own. This Fire is my first recorded love song. The song was originally written to a beat I discovered on YouTube, and it was titled, Over There. Then I sang it over a beat, that was sent to me by Real Jem Music, and I just loved the way it sounded over the beat. I did a photoshoot for Valentine’s Day (the photo from the cover art was from that shoot), and those photos inspired me to release a song for Valentine’s Day as well. I then reached out to Real Jem and told him I would like to record a song with his beat. I released the song on SoundCloud for Valentine’s Day. The song release was pretty spontaneous, but the video shoot was more spontaneous. After the release, I decided I wanted to put to song out on all platforms, along with a music video.  I reached out to my cinematographer friend from Great a House Vision and asked him to shoot and edit my video. I then booked an Airbnb and wrote out the treatment the day before the shoot. I also booked the male role the day before the shoot. I am usually an intense planner. This song release was not part of my 2020 plans, but I am happy I went for it and put out a great piece of art. It is important to you to spread positivity, women empowerment and confidence in your music. How are some ways you focus on spreading this message, and why is it important to you? I create songs that many women can sing along to and resonate with. My top two songs, Nappy and Type of Girl, have lyrics that grant women the opportunity to speak light and positivity into themselves. My visuals also mirror my song lyrics, in that they display self-love, self-acceptance, and self-confidence. This is important to me because I believe the arts can be healing. Music is very healing. I once wanted to be a medical technologist, and find cures for diseases, but my love for the arts always outweighed my love for science and math. Being able to create and share music that evokes emotion, allows people to feel, and be healed, is truly powerful to me. I’ve had many testimonials from people that have listened to my music, which I never expected. One of my friends told me my song and music video for Nappy inspired her to go natural. Since then I’ve realized I can spread positivity through my music, and heal through my music. You have had many musical inspirations over the years including Michael Jackson, Usher, Childish Gambino, Tyler the Creator and Jhene Aiko. Can you elaborate on how these artists influence your music style? I am inspired by so many people. As a child, I mostly listen to Michael Jackson and Usher, and I believe they are just truly gifted with singing and dancing skills. I love that Tyler the Creator and Childish Gambino have had their hand in many fields of entertainment. Along with singing, I am also working towards becoming a Screenwriter, Director, Actor, Fashion Designer, and Philanthropist. I love Jhene Aiko’s style, and I believe our content is very similar. She has music that is healing, as well as music that is fun and sexy. I love the balance. Your music video for “This Fire” included a twist at the end where you woke up to realize it was all a dream, only to find the story to be true. Can you tell us more about the story behind your lyrics and your video for “This Fire?” The song is basically about wanting a sensual romantic experience, where I am figuratively taken to many places. I am essentially in one location, enjoying quality time with my partner, and our intimacy feels like I am being taken on an adventure. The idea for the music video came randomly. I wanted to display the idea of going on an adventure, all while being in one location. Each time I am handed a rose, I am then taken somewhere else within my home. What can we expect to see from you throughout the rest of 2020? I stated earlier that I never planned to release a new song or music video around this time, but it happened anyway. I really enjoyed the feeling I got when I impulsively decided to work in this song and video. Therefore, I know the rest of 2020 will consist of more music, videos, acting, and such, but that’s all I can say right now. I am working on many things and just going with the flow, and with what feels right at any given moment. instagram.com/titiarewa twitter.com/foreverarewa facebook.com/foreverarewa #BUZZMUSIC

Martize is a Chicago based songwriter, rapper, and producer whose music is all about painting a storytelling picture. Since starting his career, Martize numerous singles, an album, and now has released another jaw-dropping single along with Summer Sentinel, “Bml”. This release is full of charm, instantly we feel like we are young again and are living through the best moments of life. There is a great pushing feeling here that is present throughout the whole tune, it constantly drives us to the next section of the record. As “Bml” goes on, a vividly colorful image slowly begins to form that resembles the story of someone trying to forget a bad memory. This record features an extremely intricate guitar that plays super quick riffs that carry throughout the tune, a dirty Chicago classic drum kit, and honest vocal performances from both Martize and Summer Sentinel that carry through tons of emotion while also dynamically evolving with effects. The flip within the flow from the two performers gives a great change of pace and perspective that allows for both an A and B side of the story to be told. This release has a very unique vibe to it and we cannot wait to hear what else Martize is cooking up. Check out "Bml" here. Hey there Martize! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are loving your latest single “Bml” with Summer Sentinel, how did you come up with the concept behind this record? At what stage was Summer Sentinel brought in? The concept came from a moment in my life where I just felt like the energy around me wasn’t as genuine and certain as I would like so I decided to write expressing ways that made me feel. Summer Sentinel was actually bought in on the first draft, way before I even had to verses for this song. Both you and Summer Sentinel deliver incredible lines, what was it like to work together? How did the two of you meet? What was the recording process like in the studio? Thank you so much, greatly appreciate that. It was a great creative process, though we didn’t work in the studio together the conversations over this song were always progressive. Me and Sum, met through my brother Sh@nno, who actually produced this song. In “Bml" there is a super interesting guitar riff that remains throughout the record, what was the inspiration behind this? Was it created before any lyrics or did it come after? The guitar actually was on the record before any lyrics were laid. The guitar drove this song, when I first heard it I was blown away. The inspiration came from some loops Sh@nno found on splice then combined them which is how came up with great energy for the song Since your first release “500 degrees”, how do you think you have grown musically and as an artist from then to where you are now? How do you project yourself evolving in future releases? I’ve think I’ve grown in so many ways but most importantly I’d say I’ve grown the most with my writing techniques. It’s easier for me to translate my ideas and flip them to express my thoughts. Aside from writing vocally, I’ve taken a huge leap and I’m extremely proud of that. As far as future releases, I think I’ll be accepted as more of an artist than a rapper, which has always been my goal. I’ve grown in many ways since this release but so has my brothers/producers, which I’m extremely grateful for.. Thirteen53 and Sh@nno. instagram.com/4martize #BUZZMUSIC

4vr is a Philadelphia based Hip-Hop artist who fuses in elements of R&B, Pop, and Darkwave. Combined with a passionate live performance, 4vr creates a perfect space where listeners can dance and emote to the music. Recently along with regothereshego, 4vr released 'The Mirage' EP and off of it is the intense high energy moody tune “Gtfo”. This record has us put into a state where we uncontrollably kept moving to the rhythm, there is such an incredibly tight groove here between the ethereal-like vocals and the driving instrumental. We are loving the attitude presented in “Gtfo”, it has a bit of a bite to it grabs your attention and pulls you inside of the music. There is something beautiful about the creative autotune effects, the two have managed to have it sound completely natural almost like it’s a singing organism that is full of character. This record features a sliding bass, a driving high intensity modern 808 drum kit, really mellowed out strings, and a beautiful vocal duet between 4vr and regothereshego that dynamically evolves throughout the tune that is full of lovely ear candy and effects that keep us constantly on our toes. This is one of those releases that you will easily regret missing out on. Listen to "Gtfo" here. Hey there 4vr! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release with regothereshego “Gtfo” off of 'The Mirage' EP is full of intense excitement, what was the initial inspiration behind the song and the meaning to you? It has an almost passive-aggressive tone that works really well. Was the writing split between you and regothereshego? When creating the track for ‘Gtfo’ I (Ren of 4VR) was going for something bigger, something more cinematic than the rest of the project to help paint the overall picture. We came up with keywords and a theme for The Mirage EP which fueled the idea to go with creating an audible trip to depict the ups and downs of the journey that we are on together. ‘Gtfo’ is definitely passive-aggressive, but still very upfront and speaks on how we are trying to keep a certain pace, and if those around us want to be in the picture they need to match the pace. Slowing down the process and not taking what we do as artists seriously will get you left behind. Everyone in this industry wants to be successful, but tend to lose sight and worry about the wrong things. The idea was to have contrast, showing off new sounds and taking on a new structure. When we first worked on the song we wrote the chorus together, deciding to take turns per line to keep it interesting and really iterate that this is a collaborative project. We then completed the song at Repercussion Studios here in Philly, almost piecing the puzzle together as we recorded The vocals in “Gtfo” dynamically evolve in really interesting ways, what was the recording and production process like with regothereshego? How did you come up with the little vocal flairs? How did the two of you meet? The vocal process was a little all over the place in the best way. When we first wrote most of the song, we recorded a reference to it just so we could get an idea of what we were trying to portray. As time passed and the project grew, we knew we wanted to add this song. So recording the final version was really a process of exchanging and bouncing energy off of each other. We purposely wanted it to progress from start to finish dynamically, so that it took you on your own personal journey. We all first met at Underground Arts in Philadelphia during a showcase that they would host every Tuesday, and that night we were both artists on the bill. We talked for a bit backstage before we got to see Rego perform and once she did we immediately knew we had to keep her in our lives. Her energy, way with words, and unique singing voice matched her stage presence so well we became fans instantly. The fusion you have going on between Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Darkwave gives off a really cool vibe, what was the inspiration behind going in this direction? Did you want to do something fresh or was there an idol that inspired you? Cesar of 4VR has always been a hip hop kid that was extremely inspired by pop and R&B, mainly for writing, but also for the accessibility in the melodies and song structure. Ren of 4VR grew up listening to grunge, alternative, and R&B music, so putting us together really brings out different genre/style elements every single song we make. We definitely go for something fresh every time we make music but what we create is really just who we are on a plate. We love hearing when acts put together live performances with passion, how do you try to have the crowd resonate with the music live? Are you playing anything live other than singing? We love performing more than anything. The satisfaction from performing your own music just feels euphoric and is truly the cherry on top of all of the work we do leading up to a live performance. Every time we perform our own shows we like to make it an experience. Every part of the show matters, from lighting, to stage design, to props and visuals, and what the audience member can take away. We perform with a full band when we throw our release shows so that the audience can hear our music in more ways than one while keeping in mind, ways to make it better next time. Performing with a band just raises the energy in the room and we find people really love the difference between hearing new music from us live with a band and being home and diving into the actual record the way we intended them to receive it. www.instagram.com/weare4vr twitter.com/weare4vr youtube.com/channel/UCZHxX7HDDVwApUKkxqUuXJw #BUZZMUSIC

Charles Marduk is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and producer who specializes in mixing Hip-Hop, Pop, and Alternative rock who’s passion for music has been for his whole life. Recently, Charles released his 'Fever Dreams' EP and off of it is the opening track “The Sickness” is an ethereal masterpiece of an experience. From the moment the tune begins it breaks into an exciting groove that constantly keeps going. Charles’ vocal performance is something super interesting, it has such a laid back but edgy mood to it that kinda drives you forward but also kinda just chills out. The whole love story of one person being the only cure to a mental sickness has a deep personal meaning to it that will be able to resonate with a lot of listeners. “The Sickness” features a super grabby reversed synth, organic synthetic textures that pulse in and out, a steady driving drum groove that holds down the roots of the tune, and Charles’ delicate balance of a vocal performance that can keep us constantly listening for where the tune will lead next. This release shows off the vibey side of Charles and it is a place that we are loving and a thing everyone should check out. Listen to "The Sickness" here. Hey there Charles Marduk! Welcome To BuzzMusic! We are absolutely loving “The Sickness”! We are getting a really cool fusion of melancholy and something driving here, is that something that you had wanted to achieve with this song? What kind of emotion did you have while writing the song? Thanks, I'm glad you liked the song. Most of the time I create the instrumental and then try to write a story based on how the beat sounds in my head. For "The Sickness" I was trying to write a love song/ballad that had a moodier vibe thank they typical song in that style. The title of my EP is Fever Dreams because I was looking to take familiar song ideas and present them with a darker, more psychedelic aesthetic. I think about "The Sickness" as kind of a pop song turned into a nightmare. It's hard to pinpoint exactly how I was feeling when I wrote it but I'd say the mood I was looking to evoke is confused yet still driven to succeed. We are loving those super interesting synth textures that you have, especially that reversed on! What was the inspiration behind these sounds? How did you create them? I create my music through a combination of live and electronic instruments. For this particular song, I programmed the drums and sound effects then recorded over a free stock guitar sample I found somewhere. I took the recording and chopped it up, reversed it, did some creative mixing and added background synths to create the textures you hear. I like using stock samples, but I try as hard as I can to edit them, mix them or recreate them so they don't sound boring or cheap. It’s really awesome to hear that you learned how to produce yourself, what was that process like? What kind of things would you tell yourself when you started now knowing what you know? It was a long process that happened pretty organically. I started out playing the guitar and writing songs in a more conventional way. But I was never great at singing and playing chords at the same time. I initially started using Garage Band to record the chords so I could sing over them. Then I wanted to add drums so I learned how to program drums. Over time I downloaded Logic Pro and started investing more and more time into learning more advanced techniques like sampling, synthesis and basic engineering. I tried taking some classes online, but it was harder for me to absorb the information that way. I've always been more of a hands-on learner, so I decided to just practice as much as possible and eventually started to figure out what I was doing. If I could tell myself something back then, I would say just keep practicing and don't get frustrated. Especially early on,  it would irritate me if I couldn't create exactly what was in my head and I would quit for a little while. Now I don't really put pressure on myself to make a particular sound or style, I just sit down to work and do what comes naturally. But if I could give myself one piece of advice, it would be to push through those difficult moments, because sometimes the best material comes when you've been obsessing over a song for hours and if you give up, that inspiration disappears. Your music style really is an interesting fusion between different styles, are there any artists from the styles of Hip-Hop, Pop, and Alt Rock that you draw inspiration from or does it just come from the genre as a whole? I guess it comes from having an eclectic taste in music. I listen to a lot of music, so it was always hard for me to focus on one specific genre. Eventually, I learned how to infuse all my various influences into one sound. When I was in high school I listen to alternative rock bands like Nirvana, The Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy and the Stooges, etc. Plus I grew up in upstate New York where east coast hip hop is pretty popular so I also listened to Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Nas and stuff like that. As I got older and I got more onto the craft of songwriting I became more interested in Pop artists who pull from different cultural trends like Drake and Kanye or even more classic examples like the Beatles or David Bowie. Now I listen to a combination of underground artists and as well as what's relevant in pop culture and I try to reflect those two influences in my own music. instagram.com/charlesmardukproductions twitter.com/charlesmarduk facebook.com/Charles-Marduk #BUZZMUSIC

Dublin rapper RUNOFFBROKE releases his third consecutive single “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ behind two other singles released just days prior. RUNOFFBROKE gathers an audience who enjoys conceptual music that speaks multiple messages. Describing his sound as “Bi-Polar Hip-Hop”, RUNOFFBROKE mentions how at times, his verses contradict each other, creating a dynamic back and forth effect. His latest single does exactly that but in a major creative way. “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ captures the confidence and authority of being a skilled rapper, yet adds layered texture by spitting how he remains unsure of himself and his future. With surreal flow and a talented ability to ride a beat, RUNOFFBROKE effectively lets us understand what goes on his creative mind. “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ kicks off with deftly-produced melodies and supporting kicks, creating a haunting and heavy atmosphere even before RUNOFFBROKE begins rapping. His low and pronounced voice perfectly mimics the track's vibe, enhancing his conceptual back and forth message. As RUNOFFBROKE soars over the track and hits us with his mile a minute flow, we’re amazingly still able to understand each lyric. Not to mention his superb timing and gripping syncopated delivery, RUNOFFBROKE and NINTEY7HERTZ have clearly worked vigorously to provide a clean-cut and methodical track. From trendy production that incorporates a variety of unique elements to RUNOFFBROKE’s unreal bars, “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ lets his audience get a glimpse of his textured “BI-Polar Hip-Hop” sound. Listen to "Sins" here. Hey RUNOFFBROKE, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re amazed by your brilliant storyline and talented delivery on your latest single “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ. Could you expand on the creative process between RUNOFFBROKE and NINETY7HERTZ? How did you develop “Sins” to what it is today? So it started with 97 showing me a beat and I laid down a hook, the funny thing about that song is the way we used to have it is completely different to what it is now. To be honest the original version sounds like sticking an aux cord in a bin compared to this. And what we wanted to be an aux cord thrown in the front door of a crack shack. So 97 switched up the sound to a more fitting grungy dirty type beat. While I rapped as much as I could about smoking crack and having no money, while kinda bragging about it at the same time to get that feeling of complete loss of self-control. Then we added that the last kind of chorus kinda ending bridge thing in with a beat cut and once we heard that shit drop we lost our minds, then we knew it was ready. We’ve heard that RUNOFFBROKE captures a unique sound labeled “Bi-Polar Hip Hop”. Could you share with our readers how you channel your emotions to write from two sides of the same story? I like to think of all of my conceptual material, from 2 different angles, there’s the mindset of me right now paying rent and eating every day, and the mindset of me back then living in shitholes and taking drugs all the time. When I give myself some time I find that I can think from both perspectives and come up with 2 different opinions on my issues. Like your doubting yourself, either take care of yourself a little better or go fuck yourself. As un-deep as that bullshit is every story has more than a few sides and trying to capture that is a goal for me. In regards to your recent single “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ, you portray your invigorating sound with precision and exceptional delivery. How did RUNOFFBROKE write lyrics for “Sins” Ft. NINETY7HERTZ, and where did the original lyric inspiration draw from? I wanted the lyrics to hit hard so I went for crazy multi syllables while trying to be as honest as possible like I do wanna get in your girlfriend's butt and that bag of crack in your living room simultaneously, so I may as well say it cause who else is saying weird shit like that these days? Mostly I just wanted to capture some feeling of being lost while eventually completely loving it, and slowly just accepting the fact that deep down I’m just a junkie who likes to rap. We’ve heard that RUNOFFBROKE began playing gigs at the young age of 13! Do you think your music has grown and changed with you over time, or do you still try and incorporate the same values and overall sound? I’m completely different from how I used to spit. It used to be a lot of corny government rap shit but nowadays I’d rather just be honest to who I am, I’m no political activist I’m just some dude from Ireland that’s been in a few too many crazy situations and that’s more interesting than pretending I care about Chemtrails. instagram.com/RUNOFFBROKE facebook.com/runoffbroke #BUZZMUSIC

Stefon Eustache is a Dallas based Indie R&B artist who’s music is inspired by the likes of Usher, John Legend, and Alicia Keys. Recently, Stefon released his deep new single “She Loves Me Not” and with it comes the touching story of debating whether or not it’s better to be alone. This release has an interesting melancholic feeling to it, it has some groove, but keeps a dissonant augmented texture to it that puts us into a trance-like state. In “She Loves Me Not” has a few opposite twists that have us constantly on edge, some lyrics have a bit of a happy message but then is supported by a dissonant backdrop that creates a very interesting vibe that we are all ears for. “She Loves Me Not” features a really lonely sounding electric piano, a melancholic synth motif that remains throughout the tune, and a really dynamic deep 808 rhythms and grooves that keep a solid feel that perfectly supports Stefon Eustache’s moody but emotional vocal performance that tells us of a heartfelt story of being lost. This is an amazing record that has a very unique moody vibe to it that you’ll be sure to love. Listen to "She Loves Me Not" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Stefon Eustache! Your latest release “She Loves Me Not” talks about the story of someone debating whether or not to leave a relationship and be alone, what was the inspiration behind this? The funny thing is about this song is the fact I was sitting down one night with the title "She Loves Me Not" already and a commercial for The Bachelor came on and to be honest I low key to credit that shows due to the fact it inspired the whole song down to the toxic relationship part. I love how creative I got with the song because the lyrics I know will resonate with the people who love deep music. This release has an incredibly moody melancholic vibe to it, what went into some of these almost eerie sounds being used? How did you create the synth sounds? In all honesty, I have to credit my friend Isaiah who goes by the name of Slayah for being the amazing producer he is. I had nothing to do with the production that was all him I just wrote the lyrics to this crazy fun beat. We heard that you take a lot of inspiration from R&B icons like Usher, John Legend, and Alicia Keys. What about them specifically do you draw inspiration from? What do you think you do that sets you apart from everyone? What drew me to them as a kid was the lyricism and how deep they were. When you heard their music it was an experience almost as if I had experienced the pain they felt myself. I think I'm different in the fact that most people my age focus on production in music but I care about lyrics. A beat can only keep you going for so long but the lyrics a lifetime and I want my lyrics to resonate with the little audience I have today. With now having a small catalog of music, how have you seen yourself grown as an artist with every release? Do you see yourself beginning to lean towards a certain style? I have grown a lot. I know not to rush even if I want to. I also know releasing music is more than just that I was an artist have to engage and encourage the people who pay attention to my social media to know I have a new release and it isn't easy considering most people don't know me as the singer quite yet but I will get there one day! instagram.com/stefon_eustache18 twitter.com/stefon_eustache #BUZZMUSIC

Malexes is a Germany-based producer who creates exciting, forward-thinking Future House Pop Music. Since starting his career, Malexes has had his music played on international radio and had a music placement on the Netflix original Club de Cuervos. Malexes recently released his upbeat grooving new album 'High And Low' and we are loving it. The album opens up with the title track "High And Low" and this record features a beautiful female vocal performance that teases in out enchanting vocoder effects, a dancing piano and drums that provide the perfect groove that supports the rest of the parts. The chorus of "High And Low" is the clear highlight, with the explosive characteristics of the instrumentation it will send any dance floor into a frenzy. The following tune "Never Felt This Way" brings up the tempo with a modern piano rhythm that then perfectly leads into an ever so smooth male vocal that grabs your heart. The climax of "Never Felt This Way" shows off Malexes' creative effects with the distorted but clean vocal chops that pop in and out of your ears overtop of a satisfying drum rhythm. The ending perfectly leads into another high energy release "Pieces of Paper", this one introduces more ambient synth elements that life into an ethereal wave that washes through you. The classic Malexes vocal effects shine through again in the chorus with the evolving vocoder effects that keep you humming along to the hook. "Way To The Moon" has to be the most dynamic song of the album, the vocals switch between a male and female performance that feels like a beautiful duet that has little flairs of ethereal magic in them. The chorus here brings in a deep bass that will be sure to make the dance floor shake. The following tune "And I Know' brings the tempo down a hair with a more emotional raw feeling to it. The vocal performance here has a very honest feeling with a lovely modern vibe to it that feels right in your face as you listen. The build-up in "And I Know" feels as if it's bringing the speed up a bit before letting it all go with an ever so groovy drop. "No Feelings Involved" definitely brings the feels. The song introduces an incredibly emotional rap performance and a floating subtle violin that slowly morphs into an exciting synth pluck. Although this one has a slower tempo to it, it has an interesting ballad movement to it - a dancing ballad, it works quite well. The next record "There For Me" brings the tempo and energy back up with its punchy synth plucks that instantly get you grooving. The vocals bring an elegant attitude to this record that feels like the cherry on top. The melodic and rhythmic elements cause an intricate push and pull feeling that will keep you bobbing your head. This leads perfectly into the closing record "Thinking It Over", and this brings an interesting flair to the chorus that stands out from the album. Instead of the classic Malexes vocoded vocals this chorus brings the vocal energy way up and hits you with a memorable lyrical chant that quickly gets you singing along to. There's a subtle cinematic spark in this one that makes it the perfect conclusion to the 'High And Low' album. Overall every song brings something new to the table but each delivers Malexes' promise of keeping it exciting and making you dance. We're excited to see what Malexes releases next. Listen to 'High And Low' here. #BUZZMUSIC