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Emily Kresky, otherwise known as the lead singer of Dropping Julia is a New Jersey band who carries the nostalgia of her home in both the East and West coast. Emily's stories travel with her around the world in her journal where they then transform into enchanting music. Dropping Julia recently released their funky new tune "In the Clear" and it is full of modern vintage vibes. "In the Clear" opens with an iconic guitar riff before exploding when the whole band kicks in with grooving tight drums and an incredibly dancey saxophone. When Emily's enchanting vocals come in at the verse, it suddenly gets a spice of attitude from her perfectly bluesy and almost care-free singing style. Towards the end of the "In the Clear" is an incredibly musical guitar solo and then a grooving bass solo that completely brings the funk. This blend of soul, funk, and dance creates a vivid painting that is full of character and personality. This is only matched by Emily's beautiful voice with her deep personal storytelling that many of us will be able to relate to. "In the Clear" is a fun upbeat experience, with emotional lyrics that we just can't get enough of. Listen to "In the Clear" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Dropping Julia! Wow, what a dynamic of a song! How did you come to the lyrics within "In the Clear"? Thank you so much! I actually woke up with the very beginnings of this song in my head! That has actually never happened before. My subconscious was writing this song in my dream and I woke up with the melody from the verses in my head as well as the lyrics “I don’t like to watch TV by myself”, which ended up changing to the opening lyric of the song, “I don’t like to fall asleep by myself”. I played around with the melody and lyrics as I found the key and chords on the guitar. The song ended up being about the long and agonizing wait before moving past the pain and confusion of an ended relationship and everything that comes with that: the sleepless nights, the internal dialogue where I replay situations in my head with what I wished I had said or done differently, and the struggle I’ve had dealing with the trauma I experienced. The main message of the song is the triumph that I felt once I realized I am ‘in the clear’ of that internal storm, and that I am coming out on the other side. Wow, it must really have been exciting to have traveled all over already and be able to write songs in different cities. How do different places inspire the music you create? Did you ever have a favorite spot that you loved to write in? So many of my songs are inspired by different places I have traveled to or lived in. I feel like I really do get most of my inspiration from being in and experiencing new places, new people and new situations, and reflecting on those things days, months or even years down the road. I don’t have a specific favorite spot I like to write in, but I have found that sometimes when I am the busiest, that is when the most inspiration comes to me, which is funny because it is somewhat inconvenient, but also thrilling and exciting. The sonic texture of your music is quite unique, it's got some jazz, some funk, some soul, and some pop. What had inspired the artistic direction that the band went in? Were there any idols that the band looked up to? I was born in the ’90s into the bustling, diverse, gritty state of New Jersey, and so much of my music is shaped from that. I am influenced by so many genres specifically from the ’90s including R&B, rock, and hip-hop. What’s amazing is that every member of the band is into those genres and that decade of music too and they each add elements of jazz, pop, soul, fun’90sk, and R&B into our songs. My songs would truly not be the same without them. I am also really influenced by and have always been fascinated by the ’60s and ’70s including fashion, lifestyles, music, and more. Some of the genres that I am especially fond of from those decades are soul, funk, surf rock and rockabilly. A few bands and artists who I look up to from all time are Billie Eilish, Amy Winehouse, Jamiroquai, Vulfpeck, and of course The Beatles. We're loving the chemistry within Dropping Julia! Every part just works with each other perfectly. How did the members of the group come to meet? What does a writing session look like with all of the members? Our band really has become a family over the past year and a half and I feel it in our writing sessions/rehearsals and performances more than ever now. I seriously have never had more fun on stage than with these 4 guys! Each member came into the band at the right time. It started with drummer Sean Bracken. I was playing with various people in the spring and summer of 2018 and exploring the dynamics of having a backing band for my songs for the first time. Nothing was truly clicking and it felt forced with some of the people I was playing with. Sean and I had recently met and he just happened to be rekindling his love for the drums at the same time that I was in need of a drummer for a few gigs when I let go of another drummer. Sean stepped in and never left. Then came guitarist Alex Bragg. Our band was hired for a private party and they wanted someone to sing harmonies with me. I had played with Alex a few times before and already knew we meshed well musically. I also knew that he sang really sweet harmonies so I hired him for that gig, and shortly after that he was a member of the band. Guitarist Sam Passe was next. Sam filled in for Alex on guitar a few times when Alex had gigs with other bands. It became apparent that Sam brought something unique to the group. Together, Alex and Sam form a dynamic duo of soothing, soulful and harmonizing parts for the songs. This also gave me a chance to focus on JUST singing and not playing rhythm guitar - which has been a challenge but also so much fun and has changed the dynamic of the band in a really cool way. Bassist Sebastian Nikischer was the last member to join. He is friends with Sam and was moving to town at the very same time that I had to let go of our previous bassist. Sebastian fit in immediately, learning all of the songs quickly while adding his own funky flare. I am amazed and humbled by how the four of these guys play together and play off of each other. They really do make the space for each other to shine, while supporting the song as w whole. I usually write my songs on my acoustic guitar and then bring them to the group for producing and rehearsal. Sean and Sebastian work out their rhythm section parts, while Alex and Sam work out their lead guitar parts. I usually have a million ideas in my head and I enter rehearsal being stressed and worried that I won’t be able to effectively communicate them, but by the end of the rehearsal, I always realize that they all “get” me and my writing, as corny as that may sound, and they are here to support me and make the songs sound better than I could have imagined. They all bring their ideas to the table too and we work out the kinks in the song until it’s finished. The sessions are easy going and fun, with lots of ridiculous jokes and laughter in between songs, and with lots of silly interruptions by my cats. I find myself more excited about every song that is completed. I am grateful to work with a team of guys who so genuinely respect me, especially in an industry where I don’t always feel respected as a woman. I’m thankful that together we’ve created this band that’s also a family and that I get the privilege to work with four bandmates who are so considerate and easy to work with, yet also so talented and creative. facebook.com/droppingjulia instagram.com/droppingjulia #BUZZMUSIC

As a DJ, Ethr3 has always had the opportunity to experiment with various soundings, as well as blending a multitude of soundings together to create the very iconic sound he’s subjected himself to today. It’s rare that you’ll receive the same kind of sound from Ethr3 more than once. As an artist, it’s evident that Ethr3 strives to create novel mixes that listeners haven’t quite come across yet within the Electronic music scene. Ethr3 is undoubtedly elevating listeners with his creativity in his musical offerings, as each track he releases stimulates a different aspect of yourself as a listener. Ethr3’s curiosity with music and sounds as a teenager generated the product of what we hear today, and we’re looking forward to seeing Ethr3’s music flourish even more so then what we see here today. Get ready to get in a groovy mood with Ethr3’s latest single, “The Sound That Shook The Ground”. The title of the track gives away all of that is within—prepare to have your body move and flow with the rhythm of the song. As an instrumental track, “The Sound That Shook The Ground” is vivid, blending a variety of contemporary stylings together to promote a unified sound of inspiration. The design efforts of Ethr3 take full effect on this particular track, where listeners are exposed to an eclectic mix of soundings that all seem to perfectly complement each other, proving the expertise of Ethr3 was completely present for the songs curation. The harmony and flow of the track are undeniable, and yet we still get such eccentrics within the song, which is primarily why our ears have been peeled ever since listening along. It’s safe to say that we’re glad Ethr3 decided to experiment with his music years ago because the product of his sound today is crafted in such a creative, out-of-the-box kind of way. We feel like we can breathe with the mixings of Ethr3, and hopefully, he continues to release music in the near future. Check out Ethr3 and his track “The Sound That Shook The Ground” here. Welcome, Ethr3! Congratulations on releasing “The Sound That Shook The Ground”! Also as the name for the EP, it stems from, how do you feel the song compared and/or contrasted to the other singles offered in this EP? Thanks so much, BuzzMusic, always feels great to release new tunes and enjoy the journey of how they sound, out in the world. The song “The Sound That Shook The Ground” in comparison to the other tracks on the EP like "Big Steps", this one that has a serious groove to it that will get ya moving, get ya tapping your feet for sure! With "Big Steps" the drums & bass are just as big sounding and groovin' however I like to say that with "Big Steps" it's like one of my all-time favorite rock drummers playing to an electronic song, HAHA - keep ya guessing on who that drummer is. The bass and drums in "Sound That Shook The Ground" are so in the pocket while taking every opportunity for little tweaks and turns along the way. Its almost like one takes the lead and then hands it back off to the other to continue on, I LOVE that. With "Big Steps", get ready for a whirlwind of twists and turns and perhaps a "Drop" haha. I think its the first song that I've ever engineered a drop (how funny). With "Sound That Shook The Ground" the vocals add that interesting dimension, that mysterious voice in the distance. Not quite sure what they are saying sometimes but it may not even matter. It just adds to the overall movie for your ears. Where's the popcorn! We realized early on in “The Sound That Shook The Ground” that the track brought about much eccentric music styling. Going into the music scene, how did you intend to classify/categorize your sound? What would you say are some major elements contributing to the way your sound is curated? Oh boy, this is where I always get hung up on, classifying what I do and what category I fit in - HAHA. I tend not to think in terms of where I want to go musically I just let it go and then at some point I realize where I landed. For "Sound That Shook The Ground" I think I landed on groove planet with a bit of, "hey let's go over there & check that out", kind of mentality. I LOVE electronic music and I LOVE EDM. If somehow I could squeeze myself into that little tiny sliver of sonic happiness that lives between the two I'd be cool with that. Of course, I wouldn't stay for long but I'd live there for a while. If there's a category for that, I'd be ok classifying my self there. For major elements that I've been spending some time with lately, that in hindsight have become a bit of my sound I suppose (some are saying - big smile) are BIG ole drums that sound like that come directly from the rock world. I do love rock music too. Along with drums I love a bass tone that holds it all together. Sometimes I experiment with bass and wonder, is this a good idea(?) and then say, sure just do it, so I do. Then there's the spacial parts, the keys, the misc sounds, sometimes guitar that create this incredible, textured layer that just makes it all happen. Somehow I've managed to make sense of that much and curated that into the ground shaker it is, HAHA. Well, that was the intent, to shake the ground a bit. Are there any elements within the electronic music scene you haven’t yet experimented with? Are there any other genre styles you’d be interested in working with, possibly even aspects that you’ve never incorporated into your sound thus far? Oh Yeah, for sure, there are definitely elements of electronic music that I haven't even touched yet. There is SO much out there that inspires me to do what I do currently, a never-ending supply of, "what was that?". I need to check that out and see what happens there. I never want to just stay in one place. Having a certain sound to what you do is cool but I'm more interested in taking that sound and turning it upside down. This is a great question because half is what I've done and half is yet to be done. I've spent yrs in bands playing punk, rock, country and even some singer/songwriter folk kind of projects. I'd love to incorporate some of that into what I do now. I have a rock album that I've kept private for yrs on SoundCloud that my greatest friend Wendy tells me to use and incorporate into what I do now. Someday I'll be getting to that. As a performer, what venue and/or location do you feel the crowd most resonates with your music style? I hope its the big stage anywhere and everywhere in the world! I'd love to share the stage at any festival or club, big or small with the greats that I love to listen to and that have inspired me to enter this world of sound. I was at a show recently where I saw Qrion, WOW! she was awesome! I think as a performer you play to the best of your abilities and others will enjoy the energy from that, anywhere it doesn't matter. facebook.com/eeethr3 twitter.com/EEE3Three instagram.com/eeethr3 #BUZZMUSIC

A proper playing position means a lot for any string instrument players. Considering how long you would play on the stage and also the genre of your music, you need to make sure that you are comfortable throughout the show. For a viola player, proper posture is the key to a pain-free set-up that would allow you to finish every piece gracefully. Your body and your instrument will become one, ergonomically speaking, while performing so you have to consider the following tips: Hold your viola horizontally sloping in the middle, so the bow is parallel to the floor, with your left hand touching lightly the neck part of the instrument. Get in position and try lightly gripping the fingerboard a few times to know if you’ve placed the viola right without tension. Lean the body of the viola on your collar bone and place your left jaw on the chin rest. You can also use a shoulder rest to help you hold up the viola and make it more secure. Take note that a shoulder rest should not be squishy. Your head should be balanced and free from moving. If your head is stiff, you’re not holding the viola in a proper position. When you’re just starting, the angle should be at a 45-degree angle from the centerline. But you can adjust your position depending on your body frame and to whatever makes you comfortable in the long run. When seated while playing, sit up straight on a steady chair. You may sit towards the front of the chair. You may tuck your right foot under your left foot sliding slightly forward or vice versa, depending which would make you more comfortable. A chair with a soft pad would be ideal to avoid lower back pain. When standing, relax your knees and stand straight. If you feel comfortable, you can slide your left foot slightly forward. The motion should be based on the base knuckle joint, and not on the finger joints. For the wrist, try to avoid a crooked position but make it in a neutral position instead to avoid tension. It is not advisable to rest your wrist on the ribcage of the instrument. While it’s good for practicing vibrato exercises, it's not advisable when playing the viola because it tends to make your wrist stuck in only one position. If you notice that the tone and sound of your viola while being played are not clear, check for unnecessary tensions and make your movements as efficient as possible. When playing the viola, make sure that the elbow is aligned depending on the chord you’ll be playing. If you’re playing on a G string, the elbow should swing to the right, and move toward the left when playing on an E string. Making sure that the elbow is moving as well will avoid tension on the fingers. Pain should not be something that is associated with playing the viola, even during practice. If you feel pain or fatigue, then there’s something wrong. Check for muscle tension and postural imbalance. Lastly, always do exercises before practicing the viola. #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome to BuzzMusic! How have you been? I’ve been focusing on surviving! Doing my best right now, and leaning into the ebb and flow of my creativity. Can you talk to us more about your latest single you just released “Monday"? Sure thing. “Monday” was the first song I wrote after I released my project, “Special Delivery” in January of 2019. I was sitting at the kitchen table of my apartment in NYC with my acoustic guitar. I was messing around with the chord progression for the song. Then the melody popped into my head. After I wrote the song, my best friend and songwriting partner, Gregg Allen said, “it always happens that way – you always write a catchy song after you release a project.” Obviously that comment stuck with me and rang true! Did any event in particular inspire you to write this song? I’m a fan of storytelling. This song is a conglomeration of events, experiences and emotions. Any plans to release a video for the single? A conventional, fully-fledged music video, doesn’t seem likely right now, especially given the global pandemic we are living through. Maybe I’ll work on putting a lyric video or some sort of collaborative music video (maintaining social distancing, of course). How was the writing and recording process? I wound up recording this track, remotely. I worked with Nashville-based producer, SHAYNA, who is extremely talented and is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She and I chatted on the phone a bunch prior to working on the song. I sent her some demos I had recorded via voice memos. She put together an instrumental of the track and sent it my way. From there, I booked some studio time at JC Studios in Jersey City. Jon O and Uncle Jay were the engineers who recorded my vocal stems. We FaceTimed SHAYNA the whole time and she helped guide me through the vocal passes. What role does New York play in your music? New York City is the milling about with people. People are inspiring. Every single person has a different perspective, and collection of life experiences. Living in New York has allowed me to not only create my own set of unique, life experiences, but it has also provided me with a seemingly endless supply of people, places, and situations to observe. I like to turn my observations into storytelling. Oftentimes my storytelling takes form in the shape of a song. Any plans to hit the road when things return to normal? That’s an excellent question. Collectively, it seems we have all invested a lot of energy in pivoting our plans to make adjustments to the current state of the world. I haven’t solidified any future arrangements or commitments in the live event space. I’m focusing my time and energy on creating new music, supporting other artists, and building relationships, remotely, for the time being. What else is happening next in your world? Writing, writing, writing. I have been working with a few different co-writers and producers, remotely. We’re working on with some tracks I’m pretty excited about. I also recorded two Alanis Morissette covers at Hive Mind Recording that I plan to release this upcoming June. This June marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Jagged Little Pill. That album is iconic! It was one of the first full albums I sunk my teeth into growing up. I wanted to do something timely and relevant to celebrate it. So be on the lookout for those two releases! Listen to Emily Gabriele here. instagram.com/egmusicnyc #BUZZMUSIC

From Mississippi to Los Angeles, singer/songwriter Austin Ward releases his empowering music video for his single “Find the Feeling”. Mixed by Micheal Freeman (John Mayer, Coldplay, Kevin Garrett), Austin Ward has worked vigorously to keep his Mississippi backwoods charm and tie it in with trendsetting Los Angeles. Which you can evidently hear through his insightful sound, his latest music video for “Find the Feeling” brings his freeing and uplifting imagery to the forefront. With the creative direction that set an incredibly hopeful tone to the video, the timing couldn’t be better for the world to hear Austin Ward’s comforting message. Austin Ward mentioned that “Find the Feeling” is an ode to the unattainable past, with lyrics that reminisce freedom and inspiration which felt easier to come by. However, with a powerful video supporting his hopeful message of keeping inspiration infinite, he brings us together with the same communal feeling of finding inspiration from all walks of life and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The music video captures clever imagery of Austin Ward sitting alone during a time-lapse of the day, as his message of losing time takes center stage. With independent scenes of Austin in the back of a red convertible enjoying Los Angeles’ scenery and taking time to smell the roses, each scene perfectly translates the song’s message and adds conceptual layers speaking volumes during a time of need. With an overall unifying and hopeful message, “Find the Feeling” brings a sense of peace during these worrisome days. Listen to “Find the Feeling” here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

TYG is a Dublin based singer-songwriter that since an early age with a guitar has been writing his own music. Since being active in the music scene in his early teens, TYG has performed regularly around Dublin, attained a diploma in songwriting, and is now full steam ahead in recording and releasing his original music. TYG released his debut single, “Search for Freedom” and we are in love. Instantly while listening we felt ourselves dreaming in the green rolling hills of the country. The duet like performance here has such a beautiful homey vibe to it that makes us feel right at peace while listening. This is one of those tunes that we can hear happening over so many scenarios and makes it a perfect addition to your listening catalog. The positive message of searching for freedom in life is one that will be able to resonate deeply with a lot of listeners, combined with TYG’s amazing melody writing and storytelling. “Search for Freedom” makes for a fun tune that makes us feel right at home. “Search for Freedom” features an acoustic guitar, a heavy kick drum, and then the beautiful vocal performances from the background singers and TYG himself; this record doesn’t need much to have an impact on our lives and we think that everyone would be able to pull apart something they enjoy from it. Listen to “Search for Freedom” here. Hello TYG! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Search for Freedom” has a beautiful little vibe to it with amazing vocal performances. Who are the background singers in this? What was it like to record with them? Elina Felicia a close friend and hugely talented vocalist recorded the backing vocals on the track. Elina is always an absolute pleasure to work with, we have great musical chemistry and being close friends recording together felt effortless. The storytelling of this release speaks about searching for freedom in life, how does this message connect with you? What had inspired the songwriting? For me, freedom is about having the freedom within and externally to follow your dreams in life. I always knew I wanted to record and release my own music, at times it felt out of reach though due to the constraints of my situation at particular times. Searching for freedom to me is about ridding myself of the unnecessary shackles in life and following what my heart truly desires. The song was inspired by feeling constrained amid the daily trappings of life. The daily routine can so easily overtake everything else which can make freedom so difficult to find at times. I wrote it at a time when I knew what I truly wanted to be doing but it seemed very far away, that's why I feel so blessed that today I have the opportunity to release my own music. Dublin has quite an amazing entertainment scene happening, how has being in that area helped inspired and shape the music you are creating? Have you ever wanted to try writing music elsewhere? Dublin has so much live music and with that, at my doorstep, it has always been a perfect place to practice my live performance I've learned so much from songwriters and Singers I've met whilst playing around, Dublin is teaming with talent. I plan on playing abroad and writing abroad as much as possible. The world is very big and full of so much life, there's so much out there to experience and I suppose experience is the greatest inspiration any songwriter can have. We heard that you have been working on recording an album, that’s exciting to hear! How has that process been so far? What kinds of challenges have you faced during the creation? Bringing my songs into a studio and then hearing them played in their completion is such a fulfilling feeling, I have been very lucky that I have great musicians around me to help, the process of recording my songs has been and continues to be magical to me. Releasing my first album will be a very special moment for me and everyone involved. I still have so much to learn when it comes to recording, songwriting comes somewhat naturally to me, the recording process is definitely a skill unto itself. The arrangement of other instruments, the production side of the track are all learning curves. I write my songs with simply me and my guitar so when I go into a studio with a full band it challenges me in new ways, new ways that help me grow as a songwriter and as a recording artist. instagram.com/tyg_music facebook.com/TYGMusic #BUZZMUSIC

Aiden Myers has got it all figured out with his artistry. Aiden Myers's story begins with his investigation into his character started long ago, and since then, Aiden has only flourished with his growth. Aiden Myers is also all about providing raw and personal experiences to his listeners to form that integral and more intimate bond. Artistically, Aiden has seen his fair share of hardship, which he has used to his advantage to continue his advancement as an artist. He ultimately wants his voice heard and uses his quirks to emotionally release his musical manifestations. Aiden Myers released his track titled "Help Me", along with the tracks explorative music video. Aiden Myers keeps up a cool and collected artistic persona throughout "Help Me", and has that creamy pop/electronic delivery. "Help Me" is the exact kind of track you can expect to hear on your local Pop Hits radio station, as Aiden Myers really took "Help Me" to hone in on those flavourful pop characteristics. The music video follows along with the content that the track has to offer, and Aiden Myers allows listeners to venture along with him and his storyline. Aiden Myer's music video focuses on the journey aspect of "Help Me", and all of the self-reflection involved in this particular track. You'll want to listen to "Help Me" if you're in the mood for a softly buzzing pop single. Discover Aiden Myers in his recent release, "Help Me", here. Hey Aiden! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your recent single and its music video "Help Me" has been recently released to the music world, and we're wondering how the overall feedback for the song has been? Hi guys! It's been great so far, I think a lot of people are connecting with the record so I'm happy! What would you say was the genuine takeaway message from "Help Me"? Was there a specific feeling and/or emotion you wanted to impart to your listeners with the track? Oh absolutely! Help Me is my personal anthem of the anxious feelings I've been going through for quite a while.  The song talks about mental health and my own personal struggles with it and the message is that it's ok to not be ok. I really feel that putting out something so raw and naked it will help other people open up and talk about their feelings. You've come a long way, both personally and artistically. With all of the struggles you've faced with your own personal mental health, do you feel that your music ultimately reflects the perspective you've honed in on in the past years? I think every accomplishment and goal you achieve while battling mental health is huge. Each success is a stepping stone to feeling better and ultimately a way to overcome all the hardships in your life. It goes without saying that your music acts as a platform and voice for many others who are unable to have their own. Are you able to share your ultimate intentions regarding your music with our listeners?! How do you really want to make your listeners feel, and what do you want them to think of with the content of your sound? I want people to use my music for anything they want. Music hits people in all different ways, but for me, I just want people to be able to find comfort and maybe some relatability in my music, as a way for them to not feel alone and single voiced. It's all great when people say "oh that song sounds nice", or "wow the production is really good", but at the end of the day, it's about listening to the lyrics and finding the little things you can connect to. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Well for now due to covid19, things are kinda at a stop, but I hope to keep putting out music and have the album come out sometime in the summer followed by a tour! I also find ways to stay connected with fans so that's been fun! Instagram Facebook Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Kafayé is a Caribbean based artist who fuses his Jamaican roots with the vibe and energy off of the streets of his hometown Toronto. Kafayé’s latest single “Cake” is a sugar-sweet song that was produced by The Accents. This record has an incredibly smooth chill-out feeling to us that also carries a flair of energy that makes us move out heads as we listen. “Cake” has a subtle arousing sounding bounce to it that works if you want to blast it late at night with a glass of champaign or in the club. It’s got the mellowed out vibes, but also has the perfect amount of groove and bounce to it. This record features a gorgeous sounding electric piano that is full character, an explosive but kind of chilled lay back drum rhythm with some trap elements that is all about the groove, and then Kafayé’s eccentric vocal performance that really shows the dynamic of his voice. His voice in the chorus has got that soft little touch to it that makes you feel like you’re up in the clouds. It’s the perfect touch that completes the underlining smooth vibe of the record. Listen to "Cake" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Kafayé! We’re loving your latest single “Cake”! It’s got the right about of vibe and groove in all of the instrumental and vocal! What was the production process like between you and “The Accents”? How did you meet? I met the accents at a studio I frequent, but we started making music together cause my friend Noiir kept saying how easy and fun it was to work with them. They sent me some instrumentals and I wrote and recorded some demos, but when we finally got in the studio together, we were having too much fun and made some new songs from scratch, including cake. The flair of Jamaican and Toronto fusion has got a bit of that spicy Toronto vibe! What had inspired you to fuse the two styles together? What about the sound of Toronto do you try to mix in? The fusion of styles just happened. I grew up partly in the Caribbean and sang Jazz & Reggae covers, but the influence of HipHop & Dancehall was everywhere as a teen. Toronto has a dark and somber sound, probably cause we’re tired of long winters, I think that naturally occurred in my sound with influence from artists like Drake, The Weekend, & Savannah Ré. Your lyrics have an incredible chill flow to them, what had inspired the songwriting? What kind of personal connection do you have with your lyrics? I write a lot of music about women, probably cause I’m single and Toronto woman are diverse and beautiful. A lot of my music is chill, but sometimes I wanna rage on stage so that’s why I enjoy working with the group No Tourists. Not all my songs are written from personal experience, sometimes I write about the things I see and hear. The vocal tone of “Cake” has a super sweet and modern sound to it. Was this something that was part of the songwriting? How were the vocals produced for this song and how did you come to the end sound? I usually start a song off by making sounds, humming melodies, trying to imagine what the story of the instrumental is. The Accents liked some of the melodies and words that were coming out, so I honed in on those vibes and wrote the track. All the vocals on the track are from that first session, it was written, produced and recorded, in maybe 2-3 hours. instagram.com/fathermelanin twitter.com/fathermelanin #BUZZMUSIC

Makaveli Wealthy is an emerging Hip/Hop and R&B artist, bringing an incredibly unfiltered sound for new listeners. As an artist that delves into their introspections, Makaveli Wealthy is all about sharing his vulnerable narrative, and we're all about being there to hear it. With a fresh and young prospect, Makaveli Wealthy didn't hold back any expressions with his recent EP release, 'Warm Welcome'. This EP truly encompasses the way Makaveli Wealthy goes about constructing his sound--as we said, he's an artist that lets listeners into his mind, so we suggest you enter the confines of 'Warm Welcome' with an open mindset. Makaveli Wealthy has a raw approach with the way he executed his vocal sound in "Momma Working". It's clear that the song has a distinct flow stemming from the slightly atmospheric production, but it also brings a certain form of intensity with the way Makaveli Wealthy projects his vocals. The actual storyline of "Momma Working" honestly hones in on a personal perspective of Makaveli's, and we get to hear an interesting cascade of emotions regarding his life. "Teamwork", the second track off the EP, focuses on the same kind of energy that "Momma Working" had. This time though, Makaveli Wealthy shares a narrative of his success and drive. It's expected that the mix of the track matches the flow of Makaveli Wealthy, but "Teamwork" really felt more elevated to us. The production allowed for that retro-type feel that brings almost a J.Cole-like beat, but we found that the track really took a more personalized turn towards Makaveli, and definitely represented his exclusive sound. As we progress in the EP, we come across "Feels Good to Be Alive", and we can't lie, the delivery of Makaveli Wealthy in "Feels Good to Be Alive" sounds authentic in the way that you can tell the rap is organic and unedited. The track lets you in on more thoughts and proclamations of Makaveli Wealthy. He takes on a more contrasting persona in this particular track compared to other presented within the EP, and it's something you may catch if you really focus in on the theme of the song. "I'm Different" brings the EP into an intriguing light. If we're being completely honest, you'll likely find yourself evaluating the character of Makaveli Wealthy and being exposed to a different side of him (pun intended). The message in the track is foundationally expressive, so we urge you to dissect the offering by Makaveli Wealthy. 'Warm Welcome' comes to an end with its fifth track, "Dreams". Once you come to this track, you may already have the theme of the EP down. Although 'Warm Welcome' is open to creative interpretation, each track somehow builds off each other and explores a variety of stories about the innate perspective of Makaveli Wealthy, specifically the perspective he has on his own life and circumstances. "Dreams" followed this exact design, and was our favorite track from the EP. It conveyed a different rapping approach by Makaveli Wealthy that we hadn't seen yet in the track, which immediately attracted our attention, of course! We love the novel flow Makaveli Wealthy used to shake the vocal sound up in "Dreams", and we definitely thought it was the right way to end off his articulate EP. Discover the rap stylings of Makaveli Wealthy in 'Warm Welcome' here. Welcome, Makaveli Wealthy! Congratulations on the release of your 5-track EP, "Warm Welcome"! Are you able to share with our readers the overarching meaning that this EP has for you? To Provide Knowledge & Wisdom To All My Listeners. When we first listened through "Warm Welcome", we felt like we connected with a different part of your perspective. What kind of approach did you bring to the development of "Warm Welcome"? How did you want yourself to be interpreted? I Want All  My Listeners To Feel Motivated & Energized When They Hear My Music. With all of the emotion and expression packed into each track in "Warm Welcome", would you say there was a particular track that stood out for you significance-wise? What track would you say you felt most vulnerable writing I’m Different Cause This Skill Set & Power Of Words Aren’t Acknowledged In Today’s Generation Of Music So I’m Different Showcases My Ability To Be Unique. Thanks for the time, Makaveli Wealthy! It's great to have a better understanding of your music and the way you approached the creation of "Warm Welcome". Are there any projects in the near future that you're expecting to find yourself working with? New Single Hustle Out Now 2020 Single OTW & More Singles Coming & My 2nd EP Will Be Coming Out October 7th, 2020. instagram.com/makaveliwealthy #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome back to BuzzMusic Gussie Miller! We are loving your old school Soul tune “The Last Page”! From your perspective, what is the underlying story of the record? How do you relate to the lyrics being sung? Thanks, but "The Last Page" is more of an old school Pop tune music more than Soul. It's coming from a Motown vibe which of course started the whole melody driven Pop here in the U.S. The song actually came about because of a songwriter show called "Top Tune" where I heard the idea and then approached the other writers about finishing the song idea. Anthony Starble, Alan Roy Scott had Trevan McClure add some stuff, then Alessandro Alessandroni Jr. and I finished the tune for release. The song is basically about when you find that you’ve put everything you have into a relationship, and the other person didn’t and you find, that you are over it. You are just done. It’s the pain, the sadness and finally the relief of being set free from something that wasn’t good for you in the first place. I’ve been there before, a few times… LOL. The tones of this release are exquisite; they have that vintage vibe but that fantastic modern shine. What was the recording process like for this? Who were the incredible musicians that played on this record? Thanks for your kind words. I am blessed to have many incredible musicians to work with, and on this new single I'm honored to have my main collaborator Alessandro Alessandroni Jr. on Keys, well known session guitarist Tony Pulizzi, whom I met via Alessandro because they both played with Natalie Cole together, my main pocket, the great legend that is Herman Matthews on Drums, a killer new guy on the scene from DC area named Steve Jenkins on Bass and a friend who is an up and coming powerhouse on the Jazz scene from my hometown of Columbus, Ohio on Tenor Sax, Shawn "Thunder" Wallace. You’ve definitely had quite the exciting background, from being a technician and engineer for some iconic producers and composers to you now releasing your own music, how did you transition from doing that to where you are now? Were you always creating your music when you were working as a technician and engineer? In a word, yes (LOL) I was always working as a songwriter and producer, but things really took off after working with the legendary Marcus Miller, since he helped me by lifting me up and having me sing in the Chris Rock movie "I Think I Love My Wife" and also on his 2007 Grammy nominated CD "Marcus". It is a fact that when I was working with my then client multi Grammy winner Keb Mo at his studio, Kevin had asked me "what I was into" and then asked me to sing, while he played Piano and he then talked Marcus into putting me on the song "Milky Way" with him (I sang all the backgrounds) and I also must credit Grammy winning Engineer/Producer David Isaac for pushing to get "more of me" onto Marcus's 2007 CD. When you had initially begun writing “The Last Page”, did you ever envision it to be the song it is today? What was the writing process like for both the instruments and lyrics? Was there an instrument that you found sitting behind instantly inspired you to create? As I said, this song had a strange path since it was actually a song conceived during Jonathan Menchin & Tom Tully's songwriter competition TV show concept called "Top Tune - The Songwriters Game" it's a TV show concept performed LIVE here in Los Angeles every few months that would really be an amazing TV show if someone smart picked it up and ran with it. It was just a title at that time picked out of a hat (no, really) and then Anthony Starble & Alan Roy Scott came up with the hook in about 20 minutes, and then had to perform it. I was just there helping out singing background for the show when I heard the idea and said to myself... "this is great, but it's not finished" so I asked them to let me and Alex (Alessandro) finish the tune, and here we are. It's based in an old school Fender Rhodes Piano vibe with that "snap your fingers" type of pop/soul that made Motown famous. It also helps that Alan was an actual writer signed to Motown and by my very own music attorney too I might add (LOL) small world. From all your work working as an engineer, what do you think the most exciting and difficult sessions have been? Were there ever crazy setups that you had to do the night before for a session? Are there any particularly interesting stories that emerged from all of those sessions? Funny you should ask... "The Last Page" song was put together actually as a demo to showcase a microphone that I was endorsing and also, I was the company rep in America, but the company didn’t honor my contract. While I was working with them I was trying to help them out by allowing them to use one of my songs as a product demo, and I was approached by the owners of Pro Audio LA, a high end professional audio dealership in Glendale that also has a killer studio, and they offered that we cut the song up in their second floor studio. For free, who does that right? https://www.studiotime.io/l/pro-audio-la-studios/5da6308f-fbf3-4914-aa6a-697cc70276e0  The studio had recently sold all of its high-end acoustic treatments to a major artist the night before, so they graciously worked through the night to rebuild the studio to be ready for our session. It was a very long day for my tracking engineer Grammy winner Erik Zobler, the assistant engineer Latin Grammy winner Richard Ramos, our MOTU tech support person Matt LaPoint who came in to support our using two of their 24bit/96k audio interface the 8PreES for the recording. I would also like to thank Capital University in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio and their student engineer Jack Ellis who helped track some of my vocals and recorded Shawn “Thunder” Wallace’s Tenor Sax in their state-of-the-art music technology recording studios. The song was edited by Barry Rudolph at Tones 4 $ Studio and was finally mixed by Grammy winner David Isaac of Titan Music & Filmworks and mastered by Grammy nominated Peter Doell at Aftermaster Studios. The result turned out stellar and will be submitted for Grammy consideration next year. I'm excited! Listen to Gussie Miller's latest release "The Last Page", here. twitter.com/gussiemiller instagram.com/gussiemiller #BUZZMUSIC