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Emilio Hinojosa is a singer/songwriter who debuted during his high school years. Since performing with a choir, a spark of passion and interest in music began leading him to the artist he is today. Emilio Hinojosa had recently released his single "Blue" and it the perfect moody late-night tune to kick back to. The record has a minimalistic approach to it but it has a lot of fantastic elements within it that keep it interesting. "Blue" begins with a very soft, lullaby-like piano before Emilio begins using his enchanting voice to start telling a story. The energy of the song remains very moody and flowing, like if it was trickling down a river. In the chorus, a soft little ambient shaker begins slowly picking up the pace before backing off to give more space in the verse for the vocal to highlight again. There are ethereal qualities to this record that immediately spark interest, there's something about the piano part and tone that evokes a really calm and relaxed mental state. Emilio's vocal performance is extremely soothing to listen to, it feels very honest and natural; it becomes really relatable and easy to listen to. We can't wait to see what else Emilio writes for us next. Listen to "Blue" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Emilio Hinojosa! We're loving your single "Blue"! What was the songwriting and production process for it like? Originally when I was writing Blue it was in my room, like Hold Onto Me, but this time I wanted to write a happy sounding song compared to Hold Onto Me. I sat on my Dad's old keyboard and started trying out some rhythms and I sung over them. Then I went to the studio, that I used to record at, and got with the producer and he heard my original piano accompaniment and spiced it up which I loved. But it was all around really fun experience. What aspect of performing in a choir inspired you to become an artist? Has the choir work influenced the music that you write? Performing in Choir for me meant that I had to sing on a stage and even though I wasn't alone, It is supposed to be a vulnerable state, but I loved being on stage, If I'm being honest, I was always a quiet kid so I never sang at all, from what I can remember. But performing on stage, I felt my blood rushing, I felt truly alive, more alive than I ever have before. That truly inspired me to pursue music. In my choir we read and learn a lot of Classical music, I had previous experience in reading music from the band but singing was different for in the sense that, I learned so much about music, which helps me even though my music isn't in that genre. Having released both "Blue" and your other single "Hold Onto Me" already, how do you think the two compare? Do you feel like you have grown as an artist between the songs? Blue and Hold Onto Me are, in my opinion, the world's apart. Because Hold Onto Me was written during a time that really tested me as my character, because for once I met a person that really and truly wanted to hear about me, so much so that she threatened to leave unless I started opening up and letting out some of my pent up emotions, she didn't think that I trusted her, but it was different I wanted to explain that, so I said that it's not that, I just need but right now I just need you to be there for me, for when I am ready. Hold Onto Me is a very vulnerable song as to Blue is about that feeling of not really feeling like you fit in somewhere until that person you love walks in the room, because then, "What's there to worry about?" That person to me makes me feel like I'm on top of the world, extremely happy. Musically they were both made in my room originally but they don't sound similar in the slightest. I have grown between the songs and after the songs as well, It has been a long time since those two singles and I have been aching for the chance to record and perform again. There have been some things going on but I think I have sorted out some of the issues. Do you already have goals that you are aiming to achieve as a songwriter and artist? Are there any actions in place to help achieve those goals? My goals as an artist are to expand my reach and hopefully have the ability to make a difference in people. To be a beacon of hope for other aspiring artists. There are so many talented people, but they don't believe in themselves because its a "One in a million" odd to make it as an artist. I want to write songs to express my emotions and also give a voice to those who feel like they must remain mute. I am currently in look for a studio to hopefully settle down at to finally work on a longer project which I can hopefully send to some people I have and or could be in contact with. What can fans expect next from you and your music, Emilio Hinojosa? That I will not make the same type of music over and over again, I love so many styles and genres, and I think they reflect some of my emotions. My music will either be about how I'm feeling, hoping to relate with the listener or about someone else's experience to help shine a light on a subject. Either way, I hope my music becomes someone's reminder of a memory or feeling. Because that is what music does to me. instagram.com/emilio.hin twitter.com/Emilios_hin #BuzzMusic

Jai Bentley is a Canadian based artist who creates Pop/Rap music that typically deals with heartbreak. Since learning how to produce his own music he has released two music videos and continues to work on new content. Jai's latest release "Winter Time" is a modern high energy tune that features Post Malone like enthusiastic effected vocals, dynamic evolving drums, and an esoteric guitar riff that carries throughout the song. A highlight of "Winter Time" is its incredibly catchy hook. From the second repeat, we found ourselves singing along already. The music video for "Winter Time" has an interesting aesthetic. It has the look as if it was done on an older camcorder and has classic but yet polished transition effects that make it pop out of the screen. The video is focussed on Jai excitedly performing the song in various locations, whether it's outside during a winter snowfall or a contrasting warm tone looking hallway. Alongside that there are epic shots of a car drifting in the snow, complimenting the high energy of the song. From the smooth modern sound to the exciting video, we can't wait to see what else Jai Bentley will be creating this year. Hey Jai Bentley! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're really digging "Winter Time"! What was the songwriting and production process for it like? Were there any challenges faced during its creation? The songwriting and production process went very smoothly overall! As soon as I heard the beat a melody popped into my head and I started to freestyle the lyrics that are now on the song. Typically when I record I never write my lyrics, I usually freestyle them as I go. After I had recorded, mixing everything was the easy part (as I have done it so much). By the time the song was finished, I felt like something was still missing. The only challenge I faced during this song was coming up with little things to add to the song and make it more full. To solve this problem I focused on the beat. Typically on the 4th bar of the hook, I took out a section of the beat and just left my vocals in it to make it more dramatic sounding. The music video for "Winter Time" is very entertaining to watch! What was the filming and production process for it? What had inspired you to do the types of transitions and effects that were used? I had so much fun filming this video. Nic Goddard is an amazing videographer and also one of my good friends so it made filming so much easier. Our first day of filming was actually at 12:00am on a Tuesday and I remember I had a presentation to do at 8:00 am. Days before I had found a perfect location to film at, it was an abandoned auto shop. It was really interesting to film there because we had no idea if anyone else was in there with us or not and it’s also very dangerous due to the holes in the ground and random pieces of metal sticking out everywhere. Going back to the first day, we got there at 12:00am and stayed until 3:30 AM. Remind you this is in Canada, in the freezing cold winter. By the time we finished filming I could barely talk because my lips were frozen. Nic Goddard had finished editing the whole video within three weeks. I had no judgment or say in what the video was going to look like. I believe that Nic is a very good editor and trusted him with everything. Nic and I have this kind of connection that basically lets us think or see the same way. We both wanted to make a somewhat dark but happy video. A lot of the effects Nic used are inspired by Cole Bennett. For example, at the very beginning of the song when the BMW is outlined in white chalk. Cole Bennett uses this effect a lot in many of his videos such as Ransom by Lil Tecca. Your music has a very modern sound to it but sounds quite pleasing. What inspires you to create your style? Do you have any idols that you look up to? I had always had a rough time trying to develop my style. I always tried to sound like someone I’m not. Eventually, I gave up on that and started to just make whatever came to me. Growing up I never really listened to HipHop or Rap because my mom hated listening to it. On a side note, she does like the old school rap. Therefore I listened to a lot of what my parents listened to which would vary anywhere from Alternative to Rock music. I would grow up listening to bands such as Green Day, Coldplay, and even Black Sabbath. When I was around 12 I started listening to a lot more hip hop and rap music. What I guess I’m trying to say is my style had possibly developed from a lot of past music I had listened to. What inspires me the most to make music is heartbreak. I don’t think I would have ever started to make music if I hadn’t gone through a big breakup. Music was an outlet for me. Making any other music that doesn’t involve love or heartbreak in it just doesn’t sound right to me. The two biggest idols I look up to are Iann Dior and Juicewrld. I love the guitar melody that are played throughout the beats they use. A lot of their songs are also focused on heartbreak which is where I get a lot of inspiration from. Juice Wrld was by far my favorite artist, I would listen to him every day. When he passed away I had got a tattoo on my left thigh in regards to him. The tattoo says “Legends Never Die”, in the "Winter Time" music video you can see my tattoo. Since the release of your first music video, how do you think you have grown and evolved as an artist? Do you have any new goals since this release that you are aiming to achieve? Since my first music video released I have definitely gained a lot more exposure. At first, no one seemed to really care about my music at all actually. But I kept going and made more songs every week. Since then everything about me has improved. My songwriting, vocals, mixing, and social media have all gone uphill since then. Nowadays people are engaged with my music and support me. I get messages from random people I don’t even know commenting on how my music is great and is so relatable. Since my first music video, I have also learned so much about the music industry. Before I didn’t know anything. I feel like every artist's goal out there is to make it into the big leagues. As much as I would want that to, I have set smaller goals for myself. For now, my goal is to build a loyal fan base of about 30,000 people. Not too big, not too small. I want people to care for my music and be so excited when I’m releasing something new. My biggest goal with music is to help people out. I want people to know that they’re not the only one going through problems, I want them to know they’re not alone. I want people to relate to my music and help them get through their troubles whether it’s a breakup or simply just had a bad day. I want my outlet to be their outlet too. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect to see a lot more singles coming out and possibly an EP. Every song I create gets better and better and I don’t want you to miss out! I definitely expect to see a bigger variety of sounds. You never know what you may hear from me next. It could be a full-on fast-paced rap song or maybe an upbeat pop song. In 2020 you will also most likely see new music videos for songs, directed by Nic Goddard of course. It is possible that you will hear me in other artists' songs. It is possible that you will hear other artists in my songs. Stay updated with me in 2020 and you will see what I have for you. Stream "Winter Time" here. instagram.com/jaibentley_ facebook.com/jaibentleyy #BuzzMusic

At 16 years old, indie-pop songwriter Cameron Lane has really taken hold of her sound. Her single "Stupid Happy" recently released and it's everything you'd want from a pop song. A soiree of beautifully tracked sounds all strung together and performed with heart. The track is an example of today's youthful love songs. It also shows great strides in the home recording musician. My my what the power of freedom can do for music these days. Cute, fun, and completely addicting. The song has the ability to make you go back and hit repeat almost straight away. "Stupid Happy" works on pretty much every level but there is a lot more and to see what we mean, visit her YouTube page here. cameronlane.bandcamp.com instagram.com/cameronlanemusic twitter.com/superrloser #BuzzMusic

Emerging artist Taylor Lauren has recently debuted her second single, following the release of her first single "Over It" in late January. Hailing from San Jose, CA, Taylor Lauren has been developing her sound for numerous years, first in her church choir, and later on in life involving collaborations with Trace Cyrus in a project titled, "Trace x Tay". Finally rising as a solo artist, Taylor Lauren uses her drive and motivation to curate new music for listeners. Taylor's recent single "Bad Boy" features melodic expressions where we're introduced to a variety of features regarding her artistic persona. "Bad Boy" ventures into the storyline of an undeserving man, and dives into one's realization of a toxic relationship, where manipulation and unfaithfulness from one partner can ultimately result in dissolution. "Bad Boy" predominantly houses a strong Hip/Hop vibe, with various elements of the track stemming from a slight R&B background. Knowing Taylor's innate passion for the music scene, it's unequivocally clear that her inner drive has aided in the cultivation and growth of her own solo sound. As you listen along in "Bad Boy", it's easy to catch the power behind some of the verses, where you can really sense the determination in Taylor Lauren's voice as she ventures along with the storyline of the track, and all of the complicated emotions that are intertwined. As a Hip/Hop artist, Taylor Lauren doesn't hold back on displaying her utmost intensity within the music industry. Her music proves it, and we're anticipating further releases to come, as well as the overall continued growth of her career as a singer, songwriter, and social icon. Hey Taylor Lauren! Great to chat with you about your music here on BuzzMusic! Let's get right into your new release, "Bad Boy", and how the curation of the single went. Were there any creative challenges you encountered while writing and recording "Bad Boy", especially with it being the second single you created as a solo artist? No, I don’t usually have a hard time writing because I write from personal experience or when I’m right in the middle of an emotion. I had a lot of fun with this one because it has more of a pop vibe with some attitude. Unlike others, I’ve written in the past. "Bad Boy" was definitely a track that was easy to follow along with, both production-wise and lyric-wise. Are you able to delve deeper into what stimulated you to write "Bad Boy", and how the choice of lyrics came about? Yes, definitely. “Bad Boy” is about finding out you’re being cheated on but maybe you don’t have full proof you’ve just seen signs and you know so you kind of start digging to make sure. You don’t want the person to know you know because then it will be harder to find the evidence. And basically, once you do find that evidence you get you things and get your butt out of there. My whole purpose with my music is for women empowerment. I want to take horrible situations and rather than make them sad about crying and all that, I want it to be more of a realization and a chance to realize how amazing you are and how horrible the person hurting you is. The faster you realize that the easier it is to walk away and leave anyone bad for you in the past. You've always been dedicated to the music world, which is shown in your history and involvement with music ever since your toddler days! Do you feel that the connection your mother had with music is what cultivated your adoration for music? Definitely, my mom is probably the reason I sing. I have always looked up to her and I remember as a kid just watching her do her makeup, dress, sing, anything I was always in awe of her and wanted to be like her. As a little girl, I spent a lot of alone time with my mom because my parents divorced when I was about 4. So I remember driving with her and singing Dixie chicks, Brittney Spears, Destiny’s Child, Faith Hill, and Mariah Carey at the top of our lungs. She would always harmonize and I would try to copy her. She’s for sure a big impact on my love for music. Where do you see yourself extending with your music now that "Bad Boy" has debuted? Do you feel that you'll continue in a similar direction with how your sound is now, or should listeners expect a varied sound with the next releases? I feel like as an artist I’m sort of diverse. Mostly because I never listened to one type of music. I actually used to rap a lot and mix singing in. So who knows what you’ll get from me. It depends on my mood so I would say expect a little bit of everything. From pop to RnB to hip hop maybe even a Little Rock. The only thing I stay away from us depressing vibes. I’m not into writing emo. I think the world needs to learn to get through things and smile more. I still appreciate the artist who does it because we all need to cry sometimes and sometimes those sad songs hit the right place. I personally just tend to not enjoy writing about it. What can we expect to see from you throughout the rest of 2020? For the rest of 2020, I plan to continue dropping music. I have a song and music video called “I Need a Ride” coming out next month and already have multiple others ready to drop when I feel it’s the right time. Then I plan on starting to play some shows. I’m going to start at little venues and bars. Hopefully one day I can play festivals and maybe even sell out arenas but for now, I’m enjoying the ride. instagram.com/taylorlaurensanders #BuzzMusic

Classically trained artist Amani Ciarra is here on BuzzMusic to display her utmost vocal ferocity in her latest single, "Choosing Me". Amani Ciarra, originating in Dover, DE, was raised with a strong passion for music. Playing a variety of instruments throughout her early time as an artist, Amani received a real sense of musicianship. Always dabbling in the sounds of jazz, Amani cultivated her passion for instruments and the use of instruments to impart a variety of feelings and emotions onto listeners. Her sound is striking, and the content of her music even more so. Amani's latest work, "Choosing Me", embodies her real sense of passion for the art of music, and her vocal capabilities will most likely stun your senses. "Choosing Me" initially unravels itself with a rich and lush vocal tone. Amani Ciarra showcases her vocal range right from the start, where listeners become face-to-face with the emotional features Amani Ciarra effortlessly brings to her sound. "Choosing Me" can come off as overwhelming at some parts, where we felt so deeply connected to the expressions of Amani Ciarra. You can easily denote that Amani Ciarra cultivated her sound with grace, as "Choosing Me" is explosive in many articulate ways. "Choosing Me" reflects all parts of Amani's artistry--the jazzy components mixed with vivid soul and passionate pop elements. Amani Ciarra creates a dramatically appealing listening environment with "Choosing Me", which makes the track one of our favorites heard this past week! We're staying tuned for where Amani Ciarra continues to flourish with her sound. Check out Amani Ciarra in her single "Choosing Me" here. instagram.com/amaniciarraartistry facebook.com/amaniciarraartistry #BuzzMusic

Torch the Hive is a rock band that formed in 2017. Since their debut EP 'Such a Wreck' in the summer of 2017, the band has performed a Southern tour gaining the traction of fans from all over. Following their first tour, the band released a second EP 'Cut the Cord' in 2018 and preceded to do a second tour along the East Coast which featured playing an at-capacity show in Manhattan and a festival in the hilltops in New Jersey underneath the night sky. Recently, Torch the Hive released its latest high energy single "Shame on You" which is their response to the current political and social climate. The record features heavy sounding aggressive drums, a deep bass, rocking guitars, and an edgy vocal that grabs your attention. From the moment the song begins it hits you in the face with the thundering toms and bass before the background group vocals take the spotlight leading a smooth transition into the edgy verse where the rest of the instrumentation gives space for the rant like lyrics to come through. The highlight of "Shame on You" is its chorus; it is an incredibly hooky high energy driven experience that really calls for singing along. We're looking forward to the new EP set to release in later 2020. Welcome to BuzzMusic Torch the Hive! The band has quite the origin story! From drunken mishaps to being starved of creativity, at what moment did the group realized they all had chemistry playing together? How did the members meet after leaving their other projects? Fruel: I've known Ty since middle school through mutual friends so we grew up together. Eric, I met as a fill-in drummer for my previous band. He's one of those guys you talk to and you feel like you've known him for years. I think the first time everything clicked chemistry-wise was when we shot our first video for our first single 'Fool's Gold'. I was like, "yeah, this is the band I've always wanted to make. This is sick" Tyler:  I’ve known Fruel since the 7th grade, we always clicked as friends, and I was in my first band with him when I first picked up a bass. We clicked with Eric during the project we were in before torch, and creatively we’ve only grown stronger. Your latest single "Shame on You" has tons of raw emotion in it! What were the songwriting, production, and recording process like? Was there any element written first and used as the fundamental for the song? Fruel: I wrote the lyrics for "Shame on You" after a hiking trip with friends. I remember looking at the landscape and greenery on one of the highest peaks and thinking to myself "Goddamn, this land is fucking beautiful". Then I started to think about the current political and social climate that America is facing. Crooked politicians, the way we handle social media, things like that. I love this country but there's a whole lot of things that I just do not disagree with and I wanted to take on and challenge everyone with this song because I simply just do not care what people think anymore. Tyler: The element that first came to inception was the lyrics, which Fruel showed me at a bar while waiting on a gig. Then, we formulated the flow and structure of the track altogether. A few weeks later, we went in to record with Chris DeQuick at Million Yen Studios in Chicago, where we were able to layer the piano elements in the composition. It's quite exciting to have done 2 tours already, from playing along the south and the east coast were there any highlights from both tours? Were there any interesting stories that happened along the way? Fruel: That first southern tour was a blast. Lots of good memories but I think the best one was when we stayed at the nastiest hotel ever in Memphis. We got real drunk off whiskey and decided to break onto the roof of the hotel. We just stared at the Memphis skyline, passed a bottle around, and had a lot of laughs. I also really enjoyed it when we got to play a show in New York City. I booked the venue and bands myself, and seeing the number of people there really made me feel fulfilled. I remember some guy tried to buy weed off of us in Central Park earlier that day (I guess he was under the assumption we were drug dealers) and we all basically told him to go away because we thought he was a cop. Good times. Tyler: Yes, there were interesting stories, none that I’d want to share publicly. Torch the Hive's sound has a very edgy feel to it, are there any influences or idols that the band uses when creating music? What inspires the music being created? Fruel: I grew up listening to a lot of punk like Black Flag, Bad Religion, NOFX. You can thank Tony Hawk's Pro Skater for that. Influence-wise, I take a lot of inspiration for lyrics from old hip-hop. Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang, Gang Starr, etc. None of those rappers gave a shit about what anyone had to say about them and they stood behind what they said. I have mad respect for that. Tyler: Torch is an amalgamation of different influences and styles that have shaped who we are individual as artists, ranging from punk and hardcore to hip-hop and jazz. What can we expect to see next from Torch The Hive? Fruel: West coast tour 2020 and a new EP to back that. facebook.com/torchthehive instagram.com/torchthehive twitter.com/torchthehive #BuzzMusic

Tommy760 is the definition of colorful and charismatic with the release of his latest EP '760 Dreamin'. This EP is a project packed with exuberant songs including his latest single “Favorite Song”. “Favorite Song” is a fun and vibrant single with an outgoing delivery and smoothly connected arrangement. A monumental moment in this song is the infectious hook with a melody that seeps into your brain and leaves a lasting memory on you as a listener. Tommy760 adds this youthful aesthetic to his song, which made “Favorite Song” a lot more fun and invigorating. Tommy760 has intentions to spread positive music and the vibes of '760 Dreamin' is a representation of this. Tommy760 has this classic personality and aura that radiates throughout his EP. Not just through the delivery but through the fun lyricism. “Favorite Song” serves as the perfect opener to the EP, smacking the listener across the face with its high-energy and contagious vibe. Tommy760 knew exactly how to impress us with a flavorful introduction to this dynamic EP and single and we couldn't be more thrilled. Listen to '760 Dreamin' by Tommy760 here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Tommy760! Tell us about your upbringing! How did you discover your love for music? Can you recall the first moment you felt like this was a career you wanted to pursue? When I was younger I remember my cousins coming over and freestyling. It was all for fun but I got this incredible build up inside me that I ignored because I was too shy to express myself through anything. After I went through countless mental journeys, I recalled myself singing all alone on the bus when I was young. 2 years ago in July I remembered that, and ever since then I’ve been working to make the best possible pieces I can. Let’s talk about this EP “760 Dreamin”. What were your intentions with this project? Were the songs arranged in any specific order or at random? “Favorite Song” served as a perfect introduction to the EP One of my intentions with this EP was to make a sound that reminded people of home. Sometimes where you are can feel like a great place, the favorite song captures that feeling and so I placed it first. Workout was second because often times when you are in a small town, you tend to make an enemy or two. Nothing says home like the anger you felt because of people doing you wrong, and I wanted to capture and release that as well. Dreamville came last, and this one is the feeling I currently feel for my town. I have a love-hate relationship with it and I am dreaming of a better place, but I know I have to work out my problems to make songs people will enjoy. In what ways does “Favorite Song” represent the concept of your EP '760 Dreamin'? It says all in one song why I’m doing what I am. I say we want the radio in the song, but what I mean is I want my voice to be heard. Nobody thinks about how many small-town people will never be heard from by the mainstream public and by anyone outside their vicinity. So many people can get forgotten in trauma or in the world and favorite song is supposed to be the song that snaps you back to the happy place that you knew coming up. How did you challenge yourself when creating “Favorite Song” How does this song differentiate itself from the others on the EP? I wanted to make it as catchy as possible from the jump. I had sat on the beat making tweaks to the mix, adding the flute in the back, just to add to the build-up of the melodies. In one way this song is different is how I did the vocals, actually. I knew the performance was supposed to be light-hearted and freeing and that’s what I think made the difference between work out and dreamville. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? More singles, more shows, more growth. I don’t want to over-promise anything but I have a tape I’m working on titled “trynna be a hero” and I’m giving it my honest attention at the moment. If this is put together well I’ll be searching for shows and trying to do as many events as I can. Being on the business side of the music industry is the most challenging part so I would say my 2020 will be focused on my brand and craft. instagram.com/tommy.7.6.0 #BuzzMusic

Rock band Deadhawk FM hails from Toronto, Canada, where they flourish their Alternative/Rock sound. The band consists of Shawn Hawley (guitar) and Jay Godin(bass), along with drummer Carmine Mallia and singer Stephan LaCasse. Collectively, they offer various components that intensify and maintain the integrity of Deadhawk FM. Always bringing a heavy presence, Deadhawk FM releases the powerful single "Less to Say". "Less to Say" embodies a high-energy, extremely intensified Alt/Rock single expressing sincere speculations. Deadhawk FM pursues a lively performance in each and every single they construct. We never feel that the production lacks with the band's releases, as it's always embedding those powerful and spirited elements every great Alt/Rock incorporates, with a slight blend of modern-punk components. Their sound in "Less to Say" is reminiscent of the early 00's music era, offering prime soundings you would've expected to see once the Alternative category became popular. In essence, Deadhawk FM and their track "Less to Say" is the exact kind of band you'd want to have on a playlist requiring rejuvenation and energy. The bandmates never lack on delivering a vigorous performance, and so we're excited to see what the band unleashes music-wise in the months to come. Discover Deadhawk FM and "Less to Say" here. Hey Deadhawk FM, Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're excited to be featuring your single “Less To Say”. Could you tell us what the process was like coming up with the song? Thank you! Happy to be included! "Less to Say" is a song inspired by the idea that as we grow and experience more and more challenges and triumphs in life, that old judgments, missteps, and opinions become trivial. The past serves to remind us that here in the present, we are all striving towards fulfillment in one way or another and that when the sun rises, we can have a blank slate if we let go of old conflict and baggage. Lyrically, the song is a collaboration between the singer, Stephan, and the bass player, Jay. Both had melodies and verses prepared and built from there. The chorus and bridge actually came months later while preparing for the '331' sessions. How do you think “331” compares to the new EP that is scheduled to be released this spring? The style will stay in our wheelhouse of melodic heavy rock with pop-punk and alternative influences, with some exciting surprises thrown in. The focus for us is always on rad melodies, cool harmonies, sharp lyrics, heavy guitars and energetic drums. The goal of the new EP will be to go for a natural, live sound that reflects our stage show. What was it like working with Sam Guaiana, and how would you say it impacted your music? Sam is a living legend in our neck of the woods (Toronto), and genre. We have released 9 songs that we recorded with Sam over the past couple of years. He really creates a comfortable and creative atmosphere and brings out the best in our songs and performances. He definitely helped tighten up our arrangements and his mixes always come out slick and heavy. We share a lot of similar influences and so he really brings out the best in us. What are some of the things on the bucket list for the band? Is there anything that you guys are striving to do? The best part of what we do is collaborating with other artists. Whether it's working with a great producer, talented illustrator, video director, other bands, or promoters; the community that we are a part of is what makes the effort worthwhile. At this point, we're going to keep creating and sharing and trying to get better every day, in every way! What can we expect to see from Deadhawk FM throughout 2020? There are really three things we focus on: Making new rad songs, making energetic music videos and, of course, always trying to make a better live show. We'll definitely be doing all three in 2020. Once the new EP is out, we'll be getting into music video mode. One thing that has been really great to see has been the independent live music community in Canada is starting to pick up steam again, in a "scene" sense. The scene only works if bands support each other first. Now the venues are filling up with a new generation of rock, punk and metal fans, and that is really the goal. instagram.com/deadhawkfm facebook.com/DEADHAWKFM/ twitter.com/deadhawkfm deadhawkfm.com #BuzzMusic

“FXCK BOY” by Jazi J is going to blow you away. This tough song begins with a small sample of “I Can’t Stand The Rain” which immediately captured our attention. The flow Jazi J delivered was straight-forward and intense cultivated with confidence that attracts an audience towards her. “FXCK BOY” is a female-power anthem. It’s the type of song to tell the ladies not to stress over a boy who doesn’t have himself together. This is a dynamic message to deliver as a rapper. Jazi J music can cater to the crowd of hip-hop that are sometimes ignored, while her bar by bar execution is as skilled as everyone in the industry. Jazi J can go head to head with the best of the best in the rap game and her song “FXCK BOY” represents this. She’s an immaculate lyricist and intriguing artist with entertaining music. “FXCK BOY” had classic hip-hop aesthetic to the production. Combining the sample with cultural sounding drums and the headbanging bass creates an old-school rap that’s infectious as well as trendy. Jazi J is for sure an artist to be on the lookout for. She’s known for setting trends and embracing them. Jazi J seeks to inspire others and her passion is something that makes her a standout contender. You can listen to “FXCK BOY” by Jazi J here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Jazi J! You’ve been in the rap game for quite some time now. Can you tell us in what ways have you evolved as an artist over the years since your debut in 2008? I have been in and out of the music game since 2008. The music industry is tough. Especially as an independent artist. I honestly have evolved as a woman altogether and not just an artist. I have become unapologetic and my main focus is just to express myself and have fun while doing so. Life is short and life is what you make it. Let’s dig deep into this song “FXCK BOY”. “FXCK BOY” seems to have a powerful lyrical message to the song. Can you tell us the meaning behind this single? "FXCK BOY" is an anthem for all women or anyone who has dealt with a FXCK BOY. The definition of a FXCK BOY is a man that doesn’t respect women. A FXCK BOY relies on women heavily but doesn’t commit, is manipulative, selfish AF, and fxcks with women’s emotions. The overall meaning behind the single is being #FXCKBOYFREE. Women are not tolerating the disrespect anymore. We are fed up and most definitely bossed up. So fxck off. Fxck boys. What inspired you to write “FXCK BOY”? How were you able to personally relate to your lyrics? Well, of course, a FXCK BOY inspired the lyrics. Honestly, it was a combination of situations that I or my homies have been through. I had just broken up with my ex after catching him in yet another lie and I was just over it. Man, he would just lie and lie and lie. Smh. I gave him my all and to sum it up he didn’t deserve me. It wasn’t the first time I dated a FXCK BOY but it definitely was my last. We enjoyed the sample in the beat. It added a good flavor to the song! Can you detail to us the arrangement of “FXCK BOY”? How was the creative process? FXCK BOY was produced by Bolo Da Producer, who also produced the hit record “Watch Me” by Silento. I have known Bolo since 2010-2011. It’s a funny story. Bolo hit me up last January and told me that he was going to be in LA over the weekend. Bolo said he booked some studio time because he owed me a beat from years ago. Lmao. So, of course, I was like BET! Bolo is so dope, he created the beat while we were in the studio. We knew that we wanted the song to be raw and have energy. We started mimicking the chant “Banana nana fo fanta…” and that’s how I started the hook off “Jazi Jazi mo Jazi, these basic bitches can’t stand me…” As far as the sample that was all Bolo and his genius ways! FXCK BOY took a year to get right. We first laid the hook and Bolo made the beat back in January 2019 in LA. Then in March I went to Atlanta and we tightened up the vocals, but unfortunately, it was the same night that we found out that Nipsey passed. So, of course, the mood shifted. Finally, in December we linked back up in Atlanta and finished the record. The next day, my best friends and I spontaneously shot the video and BOOM! It’s a bop ha ha. What can we expect next from you throughout 2020? Throughout 2020 you can expect more music from me. I plan on dropping an EP this year and performing at more shows and open mics in California. I also have a clothing line called Pretty Thuggish so I plan on really getting out, networking and setting up shop at different markets and events. I have been kind of low key since I relocated to California back in 2016. Cali is expensive so I was focused on myself and securing the bag. Haha. It is definitely time for Hollywood to meet Jazi J. instagram.com/jazij_thuglife twitter.com/jazij_thuglife #BuzzMusic

Coming from Oregon is a new talent in hip-hop by the name of Jonesy.  Providing us with happy tones and fierce lyrics, Jonesy has a goal to set himself apart from all rappers and emcees with a unique combo of skills.  Spreading words of positivity through his troublesome stories, he hopes to change his fan's experience and hip-hop’s musical horizons. Jonesy performs live shows regularly, and already has multiple albums and singles recorded (Braggin, M.I.A, and Juiced).  His latest track, “When I Grow Up”, off the album When I grow Up, reflects true individuality in Jonesy’s expression of himself, and showcases the creation of a new musical path in the genre of hip-hop. Jonesy leaves us little time to get ready for the great experience we are about to get.  “When I Grow Up” starts like a Pharrell song with the four-bar loop count-in, and continues with a very upbeat instrumental. There is a piano with some old vintage vibes to it, alongside a trap-style drum progression. Additionally, there is a booming 808 that continues to give “When I Grow Up” a cool tonal expression. “When I Grow Up” continues its happy vibe with the introduction of Jonesy’s rap. His flow is very fast and paired with a higher-registered voice, it reflects a perfect ecstatic vibe.  However, what gives this song some extra leverage in like-ability is Jonesy lyricism. The lyrics in “When I Grow Up” are very relatable, as he speaks about struggles in school, family, and social life. However, he does a great job of reflecting his stories in a positive light, which helps the listeners feel better about their similar connections and tribulations. “When I Grow Up” displays the right characteristics to be a great hip hop song, and also comes along with enough individualism to make it an excellent artistic track as well. Hey Jonesy! Welcome to BuzzMusic, we are very happy to be representing you and your new track “When I Grow Up”. In this song, we feel as if the instrumental reflects a happy tone while your lyrics are hitting in a darker fashion. Is it your goal to try and get across a message of positivity through your music, whether that be through your vocals or the instrumental? My goal when making songs is to always emit positivity. Sometimes it's in the lyrics, sometimes it's in the beat and sometimes it's both. Even in my darkest hours, I know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how dim it may seem at times. Remaining positive is everything. It is the core of my existence because growing up and even today, my life isn't always the sweetest. I want my listeners to know that they are not alone, that there are people all around the world going through similar challenges and if they can try to take the little wins as they come, eventually they'll be standing at the top of the podium. When people hear a song by Jonesy, the goal is to make their shitty day better OR their good day even greater. Having so many albums and singles on your plate, your sound must have transformed and become better each time. However, is there a part of the old music that you wish you could bring back into your new music? Is there anything that you differently than you do now? I most definitely have transformed. I have actually been talking to a lot of friends and fans as of late about how drastically my sound has changed since 2017 when I dropped "Mr. Boy Wonder", my debut album. Back then it was a lot of experimenting and trying to find what I like to call my "rapper voice". Now, however, I know exactly who I am when I am writing and when I hop on a track and have much more precise writing, recording, mixing and mastering methods. This afternoon I was driving home for a class and decided to shuffle my discography and immediately some old Mr. Boy tracks started playing. I started reminiscing on how care-free I was back than just having fun making dope songs with the bare-bones equipment. Those feelings are still within me, don't get me wrong, but I have been battling a terrible mental state of mind the last year or more trying to appease my family's expectations by finishing college while simultaneously trying to make my musical dreams come true. I have been feeling an insane sense of urgency the last year like it's now or never so I tend to get really hard on myself. With that being said, I am finally about to graduate next week and then I will be a full-time musician, chasing my dreams and being the happiest and most driven I have ever been in my entire life. My goal with my new album I'm working on, "Mr. Boy Wonder 3", is to bring back some of those 2017, playful and care-free vibes, while still exhibiting how much I have grown as an artist both lyrically and sonically. The unreleased tracks that are going on this new project are my best to date and will appeal to a plethora of people from different places and music tastes. You mention to us before that you have performed in 72 countries!  That’s amazing!  What was one of the most memorable performances that you can recall? My music has been streamed in 72 countries which is an absolutely insane number because that's almost every country that has access to music streaming services. However, I haven't got to perform for any of those out-of-country fans. YET. A huge goal I have for myself, whenever the opportunity presents itself, is to not only tour the country but the world. My most memorable performance thus far though was at Peace, Love, Wifi, a music festival hosted in NYC by Productive Honey, an art collective in which I met via Instagram. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I had never been to New York or even the east coast. It always seemed like some crazy dream floating up in the clouds that were still a ways away. When they hit me up asking me to perform I couldn't pass up the chance to spread my messages to the east coast and explore the concrete jungle for the first time ever. My best friend Trey and I flew out there for the weekend and explored every inch of the city we could in 3 days and hardly even slept. The culture shock was insane but it also felt natural in a weird way too. I met so many insanely talented underground artists like myself that weekend and made some friends and fans along the way too. It is an incredible talent to be able to come out with not only a lot of projects but really good, quality songs as well.  What is the next big step for you?  Any new projects coming out? Any collabs? Quality has always been a huge priority for me when making songs. Especially as a new artist starting up, it can be hard for people to take you seriously if the quality of your tracks is whack. The quality of my songs both lyrically and sonically has gotten better and better every year and most people don't believe me when I say I recorded my songs in my bedroom. Consistency is also huge though and this is where the pressure can start to creep in because you want to keep giving your fanbase new content on a regular basis to keep them interested. No matter what you do in life, quality over quantity is always the way to go, but I try to grind out as many tracks as I can every year. I am currently working on a new album titled "Mr. Boy Wonder 3", which will wrap up the Mr. Boy Wonder trilogy I began back in 2017 when I first stepped on the scene. It has been killing me to not release these new songs because they are the best I have done yet (those select few who have heard them would agree with me) but I want to make sure the project as an entirety is perfect before I release it this summer. This winter has been another rough one for me but I have been working toward getting to a better frame of mind as well as just trying to soak up how beautiful and wonderful this world is before I start recording again. I want to ensure my fans get the best variety and listening experience humanly possible. I usually prefer to operate as a lone-wolf, that's just my nature, but stay tuned for some collabs with the insanely talented hidden artists here in Oregon. instagram.com/themrboywonder twitter.com/themrboywonder mrboywonder.com #BuzzMusic