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Toronto funk band Numb Tongues is back with their groovy single “Same Thing” featuring DJ M4RS. Drawing inspiration from artists and groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Audioslave, Cory Wong and Incubus, Numb Tongues provide hard-hitting grooves and infectious rhythm ready to get you moving. Made up of frontman/lyricist Jonah Grinberg, guitarist Tristan Lipton, drummer Corey Weinberg and more recently adding the bass stylings of Max Wilson. Back and ready for action with their single “Same Thing” the track brings incredibly up-lifting and funky melodies, all while incorporating head-bopping underlying production perfectly piecing together the puzzle that is “Same Thing”. The track begins with the sound of white noise, and flicking between radio stations with a muffled announcers voice, creating depth and added complexities to Numb Tongues chic and psychedelic vibe. As Jonah Grinberg’s crisp and energetic vocals make an appearance overtop Tristan Lipton’s gripping melodic bass and guitar, all while driving the rhythm of the song with catchy drum patterns from Corey Weinberg. “Same Thing” provides a variety of tempos, from verse to chorus, perfectly transitioning to the next and pushing the track’s sonic boundaries. As the song progresses, the production takes center stage with effective vocal delays and bright ambient background effects tying together the tracks entirety. “Same Thing” is definitely worth a stream. Listen to "Same Thing" here. Hi, Numb Tongues! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re very excited to feature your energetic single “Same Thing”! Could you share where you found inspiration for the groovy song? We wrote “Same Thing” at our rehearsal space in Jonah's bedroom. Tristan had recently joined the band and we were jamming trying to come up with ideas. Jonah had been fed up for a long time of all sub-par and unoriginal music he was hearing on the radio and came up with the hook “they're all listening to the same things” as a result of that. Jared, our former bassist, was still in the band at this point. The first time we jammed it, Jonah had the hook and improvised some lyrics that became part of the first verse. Corey, our drummer, had come up with the idea during that jam to give the verses a Dilla-esque drum groove, which really helped us tap into the hip hop influence of this song. Once we agreed on the chords for the chorus and verses, it pretty much fell into place from there and it gave Jonah enough room to structure the lyrics. Originally, it was just going to be about how much he hated mainstream radio. But then, he tapped into the reasons he decided to pursue music, including how the band first formed. The bridge chords were the final piece of the puzzle to prevent the song from just being the “same thing” (pun intended). “Same Thing” offers a complex array for instrumentation and production! Could you share with us Numb Tongues’ creative process behind the track? What was the group dynamic like? We recorded the bass and drums the same day we recorded the bedtracks for our last two singles. It took the fewest amount of takes to record the bedtracks for “Same Thing”. Tristan recorded the bass during these sessions because at the time we didn't have a bassist in our band. It was a real benefit having the three of us decide to record regardless, because it allowed us to hone in on our sound at that point, without interference. It helped us develop the mentality of “why not” for recording because we had already lost a bassist and Tristan had decided to play bass, so we had nothing else left to lose. The day after Jared left the band, Jonah decided to pursue his dream of having a DJ play with Numb Tongues. He's a huge fan of Incubus and they have always stood out to him as a band that incorporated a DJ into alternative band music better than anyone else. We met DJ M4RS through some of Jonah's mutual friends at the Harris Institute (the college he graduated from). We sent him the song and he sent back a track of him scratching a sample of a song by The Meters. The problem with that is that we needed clearance, so, we instead sent him Jonah's isolated lead vocal track so he could sample that instead. Around this same time too, Jonah had bought a vocal pedal, that he now uses for our live shows. It's got some sweet effects on it but Jonah mainly uses it now for flanger, chorus and strobe. Until he recorded his vocals, we were just playing the song without any effects. When he recorded his vocals, he added one track of strobe and one track of flanger to build momentum in the song (which he now does live also). He also did the brief introduction at the very beginning where he sounds like a radio host. When we decided to remix and master the song, our producer Thomas added some audio of him getting in his car and turning on the radio and pitched the radio intro vocals down. It ended up working out perfectly. The artwork for your single “Same Thing” is another intriguing factor! We have to know, what’s the significance behind the smiling lizard in front of the sun and moon? Corey actually came up with the idea for the artwork. We decided to keep the same chameleon theme going throughout these singles as we had with our previous EP. He's kind of a mascot for us at this point and really represents us as a band, constantly changing colours and adapting to our surroundings. When we decided to use our friend Alex Leon for the artwork again, Jonah came up with three concepts, each involving a chameleon, one for each single we were recording at the time. Two of those concepts were used for the last two singles we released. Corey had seen one of Alex's paintings that was split in two with a character in the middle being the divider. So he suggested the idea of a painting where the chameleon has an antenna on top of his head (as if it were a radio) and splits the page between night and day because no matter what time of day, we always have a need to listen to music. Numb Tongues is said to be an eclectic mix of funk and punk. Are there any other genres that your band might want to experiment with further down the line? We're influenced by genres like jazz, hip hop, R&B, reggae, art rock, drum and bass, post-hardcore and dance music. We always try to do whatever's best for the song. However, that also usually ends up meaning that we channel our influences through funk music because naturally we're all influenced by intricate grooves rhythms and rhythmic dance beats. Punk music is also a natural influence because our sound derives mainly from one guitar, bass and drums. To us, punk represents that we all have the need to get things out of our system and be able to speak our truth. And funk allows us to be our most authentic selves. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Hopefully, once all the panic from the coronavirus calms down, we'll be able to get things back on track. The pandemic has forced all the venues in the city to close and it's prevented us and all our other fellow artists from playing live shows in Toronto and booking them out of town. Aside from this unfortunate circumstance, we're still in the studio working on our follow-up singles and writing the next album after that with our new bassist Max Wilson. When all is said and done, we want to continue playing shows and getting fans to sing along and dance and mosh to our songs. There's nothing like playing live in front of a crowd that loves you and your music. And we just want to continue improving our live act and continue writing new songs. Quite frankly, you can never have too many songs, and often it never feels like you have enough. facebook.com/NumbTongues instagram.com/numb_tongues #BuzzMusic

California singer Austin David is back on BuzzMusic, and this time we're highlighting the artist's persona, and what he's all about music-wise. Austin David maintains a cool and collected vibrancy, offering a time for listeners to just sit back and take a deep breath. The importance that music has in Austin David's music shows, and you're able to see this in the pure quality and confidence embedded into his sound. Everything is arranged in the perfect sort of way, and the ultimate harmony of Austin David is cordial. One of Austin David's recent single, "Zuma", honed in on those tranquil qualities intrinsic to his sound, and he brought fresh and invigorating impressions to the pop music scene. "Zuma" felt easygoing, offering us a laidback and positive environment to absorb in. The sultry appeal of Austin David's voice is present in many of his songs, and it's an attractive element that stimulates listeners. He comes off as lax, accepting anything that comes his way, and he offers times of relief through the imparted atmosphere of his music. At the end of the day, we feel enlightened by Austin David and his buoyant sound. For his future music, we know that Austin David is wanting to continue to augment his sound, and so listeners can expect the continued strengthening of Austin David's style. Listen to Austin David on Spotify. instagram.com/austindavidmusic twitter.com/austindavidjams facebook.com/austindavidmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Contemporary R&B artist Dane hails from Chicago, IL, and has already established his place here at BuzzMusic for his incredible sense of flow. Dane really focuses on producing catchy melodies that listeners can move along to, and his impressive sense of harmony shines right through his music. One of Dane's most recent pieces of work, "Cash Rules", honed in on showcasing these novel characteristics of Dane's music, as he explores the depths of R&B music. With Dane, we even receive bluesy elements, which accentuates the rhythm of his tracks. He's the kind of artist that isn't afraid to incorporate eclectic stylings in order to elevate the quality of his sound. We're impressed with Dane's sense of exploration in sound, especially with his most recent releases, and we're ultimately satisfied with the content he's providing for listeners. Although Dane follows along with those modern R&B components, he also delves into the various soundings available in the hip/hop music scene. All in all, it's safe to say that Dane provides a mixed sound for listeners that highlight numerous genre stylings, contributing to the characterizable sound of his music. Future music from Dane will come in the form of his third EP, titled 'W.H.A.L.E', representing the phrase "What Happens After Long Effort". We're intrigued by what Dane will display next in his upcoming releases. Discover Dane and his sound on Spotify. instagram.com/IamDaneJerUs facebook.com/IamDaneJerUs twitter.com/IamDaneJerus #BuzzMusic

Electronic/Pop artist Sciarra hails from Los Angeles, CA, where she's been cooking up some new tunes for listeners. As an artist who puts her focus on the productional styling of the track, we can guarantee that you won't be disappointed by the melody of her music. Sciarra went through a recent period of growth, and along with it, came the cultivation of her new-and-improved sound. Sciarra takes her time on creating her music, ensuring that each track is packed with the correct elements. Even though Sciarra falls under the electronic/pop music category, she often strays from the confinements of it, and express a variety of genre stylings in her music. Sciarra has released "Surrender It All", which captures a mystified and compelling production, setting up an ultimate dramatic listening experience. Sciarra makes use of intense electronic beats to aid in the climactic tune of "Surrender It All", and we feel overwhelmed in such a good way as a result! She's trying to create such a vivid soundscape for listeners with this track, and she's easily succeeded. Listening to "Surrender It All" with your eyes closed makes the experience feel all that more surreal. Sciarra preaches messages of positivity and empowerment, which ultimately makes her music that much more attractive. We're anticipating future releases from Sciarra because she's definitely piqued our interest with the melodramatic expressions in "Surrender It All". Give a listen to Sciarra in her recent single "Surrender It All" here. Hi, Sciarra! We're excited to have the chance to talk to you about your recent track release, "Surrender It All". The track featured a strong production, which creates such a vibrant and dramatic experience for listeners. What was the ultimate intention for this track, and how did you really want your listeners to be left with after listening? I have always been drawn to orchestral music since I was a kid. I grew up figure skating and I did programs to various soundtracks which is where my love for the style originally came from. With this song, I really wanted to bring in more trailer like sounds and give it a soundtrack feel. But I also still wanted to keep the electronic elements as electronic music has always been such a big influence for me. I want the listener to feel like the song took them to another place. One of my favorite things about this particular style is the fact that it can always take you to new places and feel like you took a small break from reality. You're definitely an artist that flourishes in expression. Your music covers an array of expressive melodies and brings about many different topics. Would you say that there was an overall understanding listener should've come to while listening along to "Surrender It All", or were you comfortable with leaving the track open for interpretation? I wrote this song about the monster that lives inside our minds that we are constantly trying to battle. We find ourselves trying to run from it but realize that we can’t keep running and have to come to terms with it to keep ourselves moving forward. We all go through dark times feeling angry, sad, or emotional but in those times we feel the most alone. I want people to know that they are never alone and hope that this song can have a true impact on them to keep going and have music they can relate to. What would you say ultimately compelled you to use haunting vocals and emotional progressions in "Surrender It All"? Would you say you attempt to introspectively think about how to stimulate the senses of your listeners, and ultimately how to get them to feel a strong connection to your music? I felt that the haunting vocals and emotional progressions really get the message through to the listener. I want them to truly feel what I am trying to convey in the song and for it to be an experience every time they listen as if they were watching a movie. What are some steps you want to take with your future music? Are you comfortable residing with where your music is now, or do you plan to switch up any aspects of your sound? I want to explore the sound more and use it in different ways. My songs will always have emotional progressions and cinematic elements but I have songs that I am currently working on that are less heavy with more of a pop structure. I also won’t always be covering darker topics but also will have songs that will be more enchanting and inspirational so the listener can have a song to listen to no matter what they may be feeling that day. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I am currently working on new music that I will be releasing throughout 2020 and the big goal is to tour in 2021! Instagram Facebook Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

EA Wave is the collective endeavor of five artists including, Jinku, Hiribae, Nu Fvnk, Ukweli and Sichangi and they're expanding the boundaries of our musical landscape. Each bringing their own individual style to the equation as they support the growth of the Nairobian music scene. With slick harmonies, twangy hooks and deeply primal rhythms, this unification between musical conductors is sure to make ripples across the new scope of the music industry. With the support of Pikes, the Swedish producer and artist, EA Wave, have undeniable made something worth letting your soul simmer over. Using his guitar skills and his producer insight, he helped develop this originally intended Beethoven remix into the synth-pop hit showcasing worldwide today. Deeply inspired by the desire we all share to be reclined underneath the summer rays, "See the Sun," is patient with its introduction. As the energy builds amongst the percussive elements, and the guitars twinkling gently back in forth in our minds, heavenly harmonic chants appeal to our curiosity. Then, we're suddenly plunged in. The vocals introduce themselves with warm saturated delays and the tasteful use of reverb help magnify the harmonies elegantly. Pikes' guitar supporting our journey, the undeniable drop before the chorus hits and we are suddenly transported to brighter days. Imagine the top down, your fingers swimming through the air and your car cruising through the summer heat. That's what this tune will remind you of. Everything you could ever want in a synth-pop painted itinerary through the Nairobi sun. As demonstrated masterfully in "See the Sun," EA Wave does it; they bring the heat. Listen to "See the Sun" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic EA Wave! We're completely enamored by your sound. Your unique approach and intrinsic composing style impose such a warming presence throughout your track. Can you tell us more about your inspirations for "See the Sun"? A large amount of the energy we believe came from Pikes, more so than his voice itself was how he treated his vocals and the guitar licks throughout the song. Personally, one of our members with Ukweli is really into Tame Impala, so we can say that was a driving influence for the remix, which then became this song. You're all no strangers to collaborating internally amongst your musical landscapes. What was the driving motivation behind outsourcing your material to other talent worlds away, like Pikes? EA Wave was actually born out of collaboration, all members met on Soundcloud and we started exchanging ideas, our ethos is to always reach out. Also, we really want to show how wonderfully weird the sounds from East Africa can be. What inspired the sudden change of heart with regards to deciding to change directions on the Beethoven remix original intended for this composition. The first instinct for us was to disregard the original, so we found the MIDI files online and ran it through tons of instruments and effects, then resampling those, use the same process again. until we had something inspired by the original rather than an outright remix. We felt like for it to be a remix we had to at least have recognizable elements so we scrapped it. Is there one thing you could think of that attributes to your success as collaborating artists? Was this something you had to develop or did it come naturally? I think just being open, and letting the song dictate who we believe is the right pick. We create first and fill in the gaps after when we work as EA Wave, its basically a jam session, and then we arrange the parts after, and at that point, we will have an idea who we believe would fit. It was a pleasure featuring you here on BuzzMusic! Tell us more about what's next for you guys artistically? Are you planning on collaborating with anyone else in the future? Thank you for having us, we have another amazing project with singer/songwriter Wanja Wohoro, which is pretty interesting since we have placed her in a more electronic effort. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

DRUNK CANYON a Hyper-pop producer from North Hollywood whose music is channeled by heavy vocoder effects and distortion. His only goal in music is to entertain the listener and throw them onto a blank canvas where they can paint their world. DRUNK CANYON recently released his energized single "Cyan" and it will bring the dance party. "Cyan" features a piano riff that keeps the fundamental groove of the tune, bouncing evolving drum rhythms and a vocal that dramatically transforms throughout the song. Every section of "Cyan" evolves into a new pulse that will constantly keep you on your toes. The drums evolve from being a bouncy groovy to an explosive dance-centric rhythm in the chorus. The vocal performance and tone is the highlight on this record; it goes from a mild vocoded sound that repeats the main hook of "Cyan" to a deeper effected sound that grabs your attention and pulls you in before letting you go with tons of energy with its intense distortion effects on the chorus. This is a colorful record that DRUNK CANYON set's out to put you into your world and this record does exactly that. We can't wait to hear what else DRUNK CANYON is cooking up. Listen to "Cyan" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic DRUNK CANYON! We're lost in the world you created with "Cyan"! What was the songwriting and production process like for this? "Cyan" came to life, the same way most of my songs, late-night production and a lot of weed. I love losing myself to my music while I'm making it. Your style is defined by your distorted and vocoded vocal effects, could you talk to us about how you achieve those? What had inspired that processing? Those are the sounds I fell in love with when I discovered genres such as anti-pop and hyper pop. Distorting human sounds to a chaotic digital noise is such a good way to be sharp with the emotions you're portraying with your music. Artists who definitely inspired my process are Dylan Brady and Laura Les from 100 gecs, Jean Dawson, Peachy Pavement, Aries and all those soda commercials from the 2000s. How do you set out to put the listener into their own world? Do you have a thought process or production process that helps with this? Whenever I make music, I only have one thing in mind: making music I would listen to. If it sounds crazy in my head and makes me lose myself into it, it's probably going to happen with someone else. What about your inspirations makes them an inspiration for you? How has the work that they do inspire the music you create? Do you have any new ideas for future songs? They inspire me to keep being myself and doing my sounds. Even if it sounds weird to someone, to someone else might be the dopest track they've ever heard. They are true to themselves as people and as artists, and I try to do the same when I make my music. And yes, my new ideas are already executed in another song, Black, featuring Ju Fornazari, which is from the same upcoming project, coming out on 4/10! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect 2020 to be the year of DRUNK CANYON. instagram.com/DrunkCanyon twitter.com/DrunkCanyon #BUZZMUSIC

Hey Raised on TV, welcome to BuzzMusic! We were nothing but intrigued to hear Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” in an alt-rock style. What made you guys want to cover this song specifically? At the time, we were looking to cover songs that people wouldn't expect us to cover. We also wanted to cover a song that would be fun for us to play. Kacey, our drummer, was really into Lizzo when she started blowing up and suggested we try covering "Truth Hurts." We gave it a shot, and it felt like a challenge in a way to see if we could do it. Once we had something down, it was super fun to play and we started playing it at shows and got a great reaction. So, that's what lead to us recording and releasing it. What was it like growing up and both of you being musically inclined? Did you come from a musical family? It was great, and we did come from a musical family. Our mom didn't play but she was always taking us to shows and that definitely instilled a love of live music within us early on. Our dad does play, and so Keaton's early guitar lessons came from him. He was a big inspiration when it came to starting to play. Who were some musical inspirations for both of you? Any genres that helped shape your style? John Lennon was definitely a big musical inspiration for both of us. His songwriting, his attitude toward music and art in general, the way he kept evolving as an artist. Dave Grohl was another big inspiration for similar reasons. The main genres that helped shape our style were really different forms and eras of rock music, going back to the 1950s with guys like Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. The rock of the 60s and 90s has probably had the strongest influence. The bands that were really about cultivating their songwriting: The Beatles, The Who, The Zombies, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. Was “Truth Hurts” the first cover you guys recorded? Are there any other cover recordings in the works for Raised on TV? It is the first cover we recorded actually. We have one more in the works right now! A song from Big Sean! We won't say more than that. You're keeping us on our feet with your music and we love it! What can fans anticipate next from Raised on TV? That's awesome to hear! Thank you. Fans can definitely anticipate Raised on TV's next series of releases, whether it's singles, covers, or an album, to be different and new. We're trying to push ourselves to make the best music we can make in the studio and we're holding ourselves to a high standard. We're pushing ourselves as musicians and songwriters, and not accepting anything lower than the standard we're setting out. Listen to Raised on TV here. facebook.com/raisedontv instagram.com/raisedontvband twitter.com/raisedontv #BUZZMUSIC

Hello Jude, welcome to BUZZMUSIC and thank you for being here! Your music has brought joy to the lives of many people. When did you decide to make this empowering music? Thanks for having me, it’s truly an honor and privilege. Music was always a way of escape for me, from the heartache, trials, and tribulations. No matter how difficult the times were I always chose to write words of encouragement and inspiration that I’ve wanted someone to offer me. You have gone through hardships and come out a better and brighter person, you often draw from this to create your music. What are some of your inspirations when it comes to songwriting? In a world that embraces and glorifies negativity, I try to just offer a positive unique perspective during perilous times. My inspirations are to always uplift and motivate. That’s just me remaining true to who Jude is. Your music is very upbeat and uses some elements that are popular in the EDM genre. What is your song production process like? Awesome question, the majority of my songs derive from a feeling that begins to take on its own idea as the writing process progresses. The second phase is trying to capture that moment in time and hit the studio with the same energy I had creating the song. The final phase consists of listening to the song repetitively and making the necessary revisions. You have achieved notable success so far, with the release of your first two singles. In the future, what other plans do you have to grow your music career? I’m looking to conduct more interviews as the project is in the final stages of mastering, to bring awareness. Honestly, with social media being such a vital tool for marketing, I plan on using that to my advantage once the project is finished. I’m thoroughly ecstatic for fans to hear this project, as it gives insight into the personal life of Jude; the good the bad and the ugly. What can fans expect next from you, Jude? Thank you for talking with us and congratulations on your song "Tears." Thank you all so much for the support and love that you’ve shown thus far. Fans can expect a tour TBA!!! Shows coming in future months to be announced on my FB artist page “JUDE”. And the upcoming release of my sophomore project titled “Translucent” Listen to Jude's latest release "Tears" on Spotify. Facebook Twitter Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Don Munchie is an up and coming Hip-Hop artist from Houston, Texas who is working on releasing a variety of new songs in the upcoming months. He recently released a song called “Douche” which was produced by his colleague Vincent Beats. Don Munchie’s “Douche” promotes a low commitment, high energy lifestyle. He sings about the lavish life of partying and enjoying himself at the moment without regard for later consequences. “Douche” will put fans in an invincible-feeling state, similar to the high-flying effects of alcohol and recreational drugs. Don Munchie displays his natural rapping abilities in “Douche;” it seems like he has been in the game for years. The track includes a playful beat that is paired with his alluring vocals that could be compared to rapper B.O.B. Interestingly, Don Munchie’s goal is to prove to his listeners that he is the biggest douche in hip hop. His recent release “Douche” is the first single from his upcoming 'Alpha Douche EP.' Lyrically, Don Munchie lives up to the name of his song with what he calls “obnoxious and conceited” wordplay. He also includes phrases like “I feel like I might never lose,” which play to his overconfidence and fit well in his style of music. Don Munchie certainly stands out with his top-dog energy and is sure to be a role model of many hip hop fans who aspire to live the same way. The combination of his intrinsic rapping ability and his intriguing perspective on the hip hop genre makes Don Munchie someone new to watch out for. Listen to "Douche" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Don Munchie! We were intrigued by your stance on wanting to be the biggest douche in hip-hop. Can you explain to your fans why you chose this brand? What’s good y’all! I appreciate y’all for having me. The Douche brand comes from just life experiences with females. I remember back when I first started talking to one of my exes she told me one of her friends said they knew of me n that they heard I was a Douche. And instead of being defensive about it I just thought, fuck it, what’s so wrong with being a Douche? So I embraced it as a persona & just another quality that I have. You have a clear natural talent for rapping. Can you elaborate on how you fell in love with music and decided to make a career out of your rapping skills? I appreciate that thank you. N I fell in love with music back in the late 90s. Riding around in that car with my mamma she would be playing Tupac, Biggie, John B, Aaliyah, all the classics of that time. And hearing them seeing the videos just inspired me & built my love with music. And in high school, the homie Cee$pitz and he was already rapping & recording. I decided one day when he had come over to my house that I wanted to try out recording & making some music. Hey had no hesitation to be like dope let me show u how to do it and each step so u can do it ourselves too & have your own home set up. And from there it was just falling in love with the process and creation of a dope song. Then the admiration & appreciation of people when the like ur song. And it feels good to create something that other people enjoy I find that pretty dope. Your song “Douche” includes various controversial lyrics that could be offensive to certain demographics. Can you explain how you deal with this type of situation, and how you might plan to deal with it in the future? Shit, I’m just speaking my truths & embracing what those other demographics have called me a Douche or an asshole & I feel we all have been a douche or an asshole to somebody at least once in our lives so we all on equal footing. I just embrace it. Your debut EP is called the “Alpha Douche EP,” do the rest of your songs embody similar energy to “Douche?” Has your music always had this vibe? Hell yea that’s gonna is the vibe the whole way through. That the energy I have in mind & why I named the first single of the EP “Douche” to give people an introduction into who the “Alpha Douche” is. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? More work, More Music, & more collabs outside of my Afe Union brothers & projects from Cee$pitz, Shaxn, & Nino Jones all coming this year! So the whole team working! #knowtheunion Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome to BuzzMusic A. Johnz. Can you tell us about the culture of music in Mississippi? How was it growing up in this environment and in what ways were you able to cultivate your sound from this? Thanks for having me BuzzMusic, Mississippi was and still is a culture of soulful sounds like the Blues, a little Jazz, little country, and rap if you will. Growing up in the Mississippi Delta, I was faced with many challenges/adversity, small thing to giant we’re out of those circumstances now and I look at it as a gift because those challenges made me stronger. I honed my writing skills at an early age in Mississippi, and I was able to cultivate my soulful musical sound here in Mississippi because there was great music always around or being played nonstop. Let’s talk about your exciting new single “Dance For Me”. What were your initial intentions with this song and how were you able to convey this? I’m glad you asked, it’s simple!!! The intention for “Dance for Me” is to bring a sense of Connection back to our dance floors. Even though it’s a social outing, nowadays in clubs or parties it’s like everybody wants to sit down, take pics for social media or gossip about nothing. In the meanwhile, me and my Business Partner Melvin was trying to come up with a dance floor anthem to get our people grooving again. Was there any special event in your life or moment in which helped inspire the creation of “Dance For Me”? I’ve never been the one to complain or judge ever but I think I summed it up in my answer for your question #2. I just got tired of going out without seeing or feeling a connection, just me speaking for me. Technology is a gift and also a curse at the same time. We’re in times where people rather text than call and you can say what you want there’s no connection in typing words!!! That’s why it was written, Hope you all enjoyed the creative sounds of “Dance for Me”. What was the biggest obstacle you had to face when creating “Dance For Me” and how were you able to overcome the challenge and learn from it? To be honest “Dance for Me” biggest obstacles were how to place to the words in the song far as delivery goes. After I pinned the first verse and hook, I had to call on my Ace in the hole which is my Business partner Melvin Miller who pinned the second verse. After everything came together it just sounded like it belonged. The feedback to “Dance for Me” has been cool but we have lots of work to do. Thank you for talking with us A. Johnz, what's next for you and your music? You’re most certainly welcome. Thank you guys for having us. We’re about to do more visuals and photos for our website soon just to revamp everything and as you know there’s never enough marketing!!! You can listen to “Dance For Me” by A. Johnz here. #BUZZMUSIC