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Neek Bucks debut album Blessed to the max

by Veronika Collins February 3, 2023
written by Veronika Collins

Bucks is a rising and New York Native Rapper, who collaborated with the Grammy award winning producer, Hitmaka, to produce his debut album, Blessed to the Max. I had the pleasure of attending his private listening party at The Cutting Room studios and might I say, his album is phenomenal.

Neek Bucks has made himself a predominant part of the Rap scene by being featured on and collaborating with some of the greats, such as 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Cee-lo Green, Benny the Butcher and more. He has received so much positive feedback and excitement from his growing fan base, that his album, dropping on February 17th will truly sky rocket his career. Observing Neek Bucks and those close to him, I can tell he has a very tight net family, with those who look up to and fully support his music in the most positive light. While snagging an interview with him after the listening segment, he is very shy & humble, yet confident and proud. Neek has this aura about him, that commands attention, he has a story to share and wants the world to listen. When asked “who is Neek Bucks?” He answered boldly with “ I’m Neek bucks from Harlem, East side to be exact, father, great person, humble, super talented, that’s me” – Neek Bucks. The hustle and drive that he has flowing through his blood is inspiring, especially those who are from New York and Harlem to viewing him shouting out his neighborhood loud and proud and giving back to those to be proud of where they came from.  Now that he is one of the hottest up and coming rappers on the scene, it could be hard to balance his private life and fame, when asked how does he balance the two he answered “I kinda have a personality that fits everything, my personal life and my music life, I’m able to combine the two because I’m on my way. When the camera cuts on I’m me, when the camera cuts off I’m me, so its like it works, that’s why its good to be yourself. “ – Neek bucks. He also is in it to win it for his daughter as well, that he owed his success to, his 4 year old that makes him go hard everyday, which is so beautiful. Now that we know a little bit about Neek Bucks personal life, lets get into the music.

Once everyone was acquainted, we were escorted into the studio where Neek began to thank everyone for coming and introducing his album. “ We’ve been recording this project for the last year, you know Goodie brought me together and as soon as we got together its been nonstop work, we had fun making this, we were able to travel, go different places, see the world, and do this project at the same time. I’ve been doing this music this for a long time, like everybody said I’ve been around for 6 years, and everybody I’ve been around I’ve been able to affect, the big homies in the game, the OG’s, the youngins, everybody. People never gave me the help that they should have gave me because I already seemed so established, because it just always looked like I had it figured out, but you know now I have people who really stepped up for me and I’ve forever appreciative of being given a chance to change my life. So this is my album, Blessed to the Max, the first song is called deserve it all, one of my favorite songs.”- Neek bucks stated as the song started to play over the loud speakers. What makes his songs so unique is that each song starts with a beautiful sample melody.

Neek Bucks is a very passionate musician who dedicates all his musical choices to be things that are very authentic to who he is, and that quality is shown in each and every part of his music. In some songs he was very vulnerable about his experiences that made him who he is today, every melody, every bar and hook expresses that. Neek also shared with me that he is a huge R&B fan; his love for R&B is definitely expressed in his music as well because he has such an old school charm to him. He looks up to 50 cent who is the OG for incorporating R&B into his rap style, making it soft but as you would say “hard”. He dedicated the time and effort he put into writing each song and even mentioned that he doesn’t write down any of his lyrics, they come straight from his head, to self express what he’s been holding inside. Neek Bucks is super talented and cares a lot about his career, the influence of his mucus and wants to the world to know who he is and give him a shot to be one of the greatest.  I asked what is the most difficult thing about being an artist and he answered with “The most difficult thing about being an artist is reinventing yourself, being able to do new things all the time, you have to dig deep into yourself and study and watch other people and constantly reinvent. If your not willing to put in the work it wont work” He said.  He definitely has the upmost potential and is actively making the strides to do so. I was beyond impressed with each and every song, I believe 10 total on the album and I’m looking forward to Blessed to the Max dropping on all streaming platforms, as I will be one of many that will add this album to my playlist instantly.

Much congratulations to Neek Bucks and stream Blessed to the Max dropping on February 17th.

 

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Listen: Volaris Shares Stunning Single, “I’m So Weak,” Ahead of Printworks Debut 2/3

by Andrea Lorena February 3, 2023
written by Andrea Lorena

In preparation for opening Kx5‘s highly-anticipated debut showcase in London’s premier multi-purpose space, Printworks, rising British producer Volaris unleashes a stunning three tracker on Armada, I’m So Weak. 

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On The Scene: Lil Yachty ‘Let’s Start Here’ Listening Experience

by Nishat Baig January 30, 2023
written by Nishat Baig

Last Week Quality Control Music/Motown Records artist Lil Yachty Celebrated the Release of his latest album Let’s Start Here with an exclusive listening party at Liberty Science Center in New Jersey. Lil Yachty posted on his Instagram earlier in the week announcing to his fans that he would be hosting three listenings in the New York/New Jersey area with “fine dining.” Within a matter of 5 minutes Yachty posted the listening experience was “sold out.” 

Fans and VIPs flocked to New Jersey on Thursday to experience Yachty’s latest album and it did not disappoint. Not only was the venue the most original location for a listening party to date, the experience itself was truly unforgettable. Before entering the planetarium where the visuals and music were being screened, guest were greeted with an overwhelming amount of “fine dining” such as endless candy, cereal boxes and milk, cotton candy, rap snacks and popcorn, doughnut holes, cookies and uncrustables. It was truly a teenage dream come to life. Once seated in the planetarium, Yachty came out to greet his guests and introduce his album before heading upstairs to sit with his special guests and VIPs. 

Over the course of the three listening sessions special guests included Drake, Lil Baby, Offset, P and Coach K to name a few. Everyone came out to show love and support Yachty’s beautiful new album. The album itself not only sounded amazing as Yachty pushed the boundaries of his previous work, it was truly a treat as the visuals playing above in the planetarium took listeners on a journey through what felt like Yachty’s soul. From the depths of space to a ferris wheel ride to the bottom of the ocean floor to an animated world with giant flowers to candy adorned mountains, this experience was truly a trip. What can only be described as “A deep, introspective and expansive Psychedelic Alternative album” Let’s Start Here takes you on a ride both sonically and visually as Yachty releases accompanying visuals like “Say Something.”

“This project was inspired by Yachty’s love of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” as well as multiple psychedelic journeys producing this ambitious and intimate album.” Executive produced by SADPONY, Let’s Start Here is unlike any of Yachty’s previous work and shows his evolution as an artist and star that he truly is.

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Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

by Julian Cannon January 27, 2023
written by Julian Cannon

Starz’s BMF returned for its second season earlier this month and a few days after it premiered, news broke that the successful series is being renewed for its third season.

That is not the only news that came out of it. BMF’s season two premiere drew over four million viewers overnight. With those numbers being in the line of HBO’s The Last of Us, it is clear that BMF is seeing success beyond its niche audience as the franchise will also have spinoffs in the coming year.

Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenroy Jr. plays as his father on the series. On the second season, we see Meech forming the actual BMF crew while also being guided by K-9. With that going on, Lamar is hunting down Meech and is not stopping until he and BMF is wiped out of existence.

The series is based on real life events and Lil Meech’s portrayal of his father has received critical acclaim. This also lead to Lil Meech being casted on Euphoria’s most recent season.

This is not the end goal of the young actor as he is also looking into the future as he wants continue his acting career. In this exclusive interview, we catch up with Lil Meech as he gives his take on the recent episodes of BMF, the Detroit fires in the late 80’s, wanting to open a production studio one day, and his response on which Power universe show he would like to be on.

 

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Music with a Message – White Dove

by ElizaBeth Taylor January 26, 2023
written by ElizaBeth Taylor

This is music that passionately cares about the world.

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80purppp Performs Latest Single “Uni” in New York City

by Lolita Avila January 25, 2023
written by Lolita Avila

Last week, rising star 80purppp kicked off his mini tour on the stage of Baby’s All Right, a trendy venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

by Nishat Baig January 25, 2023
written by Nishat Baig

This past weekend Drake visited New York and made a special two-night appearance at The Apollo theatre in Harlem for SiriusXM. On Saturday January 21 and Sunday January 22 SiriusXM subscribers and VIPS were invited to attend this special event which will air exclusively on Sound 42, Drake’s SiriusXM channel. 

Some celebrities in attendance over both nights included “Justin and Hailey Bieber, A$AP Ferg, Kevin Durant, Ice Spice, Odell Beckham Jr., Gayle King, New York Giants including Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Yankees outfielder and reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, New York City mayor Eric Adams, Richie Akvia, Michael Rubin, Will Makris and more (SiriusXM)”

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: 21 Savage and Drake perform on stage at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

 

Over the course of the two nights Drake transformed the stage and took his fans on a journey from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame. Drake opened the show in a replica of his mom’s basement followed by a label boardroom and Harlem Bodega ending in front of The Apollo sign. The show was an homage to dreams Drake had as a young boy and his experiences struggling to achieve the notoriety he finally has today. This was Drake’s first performance at The Apollo as well his first full recent concert in years. Throughout the show Drake performed classics like “Best I Ever Had, Headlines, HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right), God’s Plan, One Dance, In My Feelings, and more (SiriusXM).”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Drake and 21 Savage performs on stage at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

 

Drake brought out Dipset and 21 Savage on both nights at The Apollo, but on Sunday, he brought out surprise performer Lil Uzi and the crowd went crazy. Uzi performed latest hit Just Wanna followed by XO Tour Lif3. After Uzi’s performance Drake spoke about the brotherhood they share and how he was grateful for their friendship. Drake praised everyone he performed alongside from Dipset to 21 Savage and ended the night with a motivating speech about how even far-fetched appearing goals can be achieved if he made it to The Apollo after the haircut he had on Degrassi. It was like attending a tribute concert to a living legend performed by the legend himself.

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Interview With Musician Meg Baird

by Britt Trachtenberg January 25, 2023
written by Britt Trachtenberg

Meg Baird referred to her new album as consolable. In ‘Furling’ (2023), she explored various memories, daydreams, and conversations. With a misty sound, Baird moved the reader through loose threads. Her beautiful voice remained unmistakable. Dubby Bristol ambiences and 1960s English folk music became clear album influences. ‘Furling’ (2023) became Baird’s fourth solo album.

Baird played drums, lent vocals, and wrote poetry for the band ‘Heron Oblivion.’ She played indie-folk music in the band ‘Espers.’ Within Baird’s solo career, her LP ‘Dear Companion’ (2007) features an uneven rhythm. Other individual albums include ‘Seasons on Earth’ (2011) and ‘Don’t Weigh Down the Light’ (2015). To learn more about Baird’s upcoming solo project, read the interview transcript below.

The Knockturnal: Would you classify your music as psychedelic/experimental? Why or why not?

Meg Baird: I definitely would classify it that way, especially to anyone who wanted to interpret it that way. I don’t know if that’s something I am consciously putting on top of my work. I am definitely aware of it. These are labels that I actually became aware of after a while. I’ve been making music for quite some time. The terms applied to my music made a lot of sense to me. That’s a rather rambling answer, but that would be how I feel about those categories.

The Knockturnal: Okay. How has your music’s genre changed over your career? I know you said that you don’t pay too much attention to this. I’m curious, though; has a shift occurred?

Meg Baird: The genre and labels tended to come a little bit more from the outside. It’s more of an outside piece than an inside piece. It’s a great way to discuss your music and to explain it to other people. It’s helpful if you’re fortunate to talk to someone who’s writing about it. In general, it’s not something that I’m too aware of. I feel somewhat of a professional responsibility to at least know about it. I’d say, over time, the emphasis on the experimental piece is probably more useful to people right now. Again, I like the terms ‘psychedelic’ and ‘folk’ that are just so wide open. At the end of the day, they’re ultimately undefinable. It means something, but it doesn’t mean so much that it’s claustrophobic to anyone using those terms.

The Knockturnal: That’s very interesting. For my next question, I’m thinking about your experiences in Espers and Heron Oblivion. How has working in multiple bands inspired your solo career?

Meg Baird: Working in a band…there’s an alchemy there that has its own force. There’s a more interpersonal, multi-headed dynamic that you can get in a band’s sound. Also, there’s more straightforward, sonic things that stretch out from what you can produce in a smaller, contained setting: just me and a guitar, when I’m playing with Charlie or Mary in a duo. When you’ve played in a band, you get to experiment with loudness, a much greater range of sonic frequencies, and even playing in big, daunting rooms. You get a chance to get outside of what feels controllable. I think that’s what I take from bands.

Playing in bands, you make a lot of room for other people’s aesthetics while staying true to your own. That’s a really good mental exercise for anyone living and doing things with other people. Also, it helps to check your own ego when making your own work. That’s a great skill, I think, that playing in a band can bring to really anything.

The Knockturnal: Okay. Thank you for that response. Please describe your songwriting process, starting with a draft.

Meg Baird: I usually start with something I’ve stumbled on or previously crafted. Sometimes, it has a voice at the same time. It’s usually pretty fuzzy and often a little snippet, like an iPhone demo. It’s something I’ve been practicing or playing and I go ‘I might want to make something from this. Sometimes, that turns right into a song. Often, that kind of ferments somewhere in a folder. Sometimes, the time comes when I’m struggling to complete a song. If that one still resonates with me to finish it, then I’ll finish it. 

I usually collect far too many of these little, sketchy bits. Then, I decide what to actually complete. Then, the completion part is usually fleshing out the song and making sure I’m not being too minimal. If I am minimal, I want to make sure I really mean that and not just defaulting into really easy patterns. I know that I’m trying to bring something to the singer or the melody. I’ll work that way.

Usually, the lyrics are the last piece, often up until the very end. I really love singing and writing. Often, the lyrics come last. That’s a little bit of an excruciating thing. I’ll be at the last pass, going ‘Okay, I’ve booked some studio time. I better finish those lyrics.’ That’s a pretty typical cycle from idea to completed song.

The Knockturnal: Okay. That’s really interesting. Could you describe your vision behind the single ‘Will You Follow Me Home?’

Meg Baird: Sure. That one was really, really natural. I composed that one alongside Charlie Saufley. We did that at home, in our living room, for fun. That was more of a recreational session. He started off with a really nice beat and baseline just through an amp. We made some layers for fun. I did the mellotron and vocals. It just came up very naturally. That does happen sometimes. There’s always a bit of magic to it, when a song comes out fully formed in the spirit of fun. That one was definitely in that category.

Yeah, so, we had this demo that we did at home. Sometimes, I can get really attached to these lo-fi demos. I’m like, ‘I can never do it again.’ There’s magic in there though. I’m like ‘I should really work with this demo.’ We challenged ourselves to flesh it out. We went to Tim Green’s studio and he was very sympathetic to what we were trying to do. He helped with that painful process of taking a fuzzy lo-fi demo. We went over it in the studio.

The Knockturnal: Okay. As a follow-up question to that: Do you often find that your songs come naturally, like they come out of these fun sessions? Can producing music be, at times, a challenging process?

Meg Baird: It sometimes can be. Usually crafting and finishing can be the challenging part. Finding a compelling start usually comes out of a pleasurable place. Even when I’m supposed to practice something else, I can procrastinate and find something I’d like to explore later. Yeah, that initial spark is usually just playing music to play music.

The Knockturnal: Okay. In a similar vein, what challenges occurred during Furling’s production and how did you handle them?

Meg Baird: It was actually pretty seamless in the actual recording. It was hard to get the time and focus to get to the studio. Speaking of that, the studio sessions were really fun and streamlined.  After our final tracking session in March 2020, shut down happened. It was looming on the horizon. It even loomed over the sessions. 

The biggest challenges were actually post-production. It’s tedious to talk about it. As you know, the pandemic presented extraordinary manufacturing challenges. That was pretty grueling. After really streamlined sessions, to wait and wait was difficult. So, getting the recording out in the world was almost a three-year process. I know it takes a while, but that’s exceptionally long.

The Knockturnal: Okay. What do you hope listeners will get out of Furling?

Meg Baird: I’m hoping that they will go through a lot of states in a short period of time. When you make a record, it feels like you’re making this epicly-long thing. I mean, emotionally, it feels like a very long thing. At the end of the day, you’re like ‘Wow, that’s really just forty minutes.’ It’s not insubstantial, but it’s not really that much time. I just really hope that people can sit with it. I hope they feel like, ‘Wow, those forty minutes really took me somewhere.’ I hope they actually felt something. 

Hopefully, they felt recharged and maybe even some release. Consolation is a bit of a theme there. I hope they enjoy it and get some time to themselves.

The Knockturnal: Great. Thank you so much for joining me today for the interview.

Meg Baird: I appreciate you taking the time to ask questions and listen. 

The Knockturnal: I look forward to listening to the new album. Have a great day!

Meg Baird: Thank you. You too!

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Exclusive: HEESU Talks Creating Dance Music That Honors Her Korean Heritage

by Staff January 23, 2023
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One evening last summer, I crammed into a packed venue on the Lower East Side to watch a performance by HEESU. The 24-year-old South Korean musician was performing as part of a showcase for rising artists in New York City. But with her powerful vocals and magnetic personality, HEESU sounded like the definite headliner.

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Anitta is using her “Beat of Joy” campaign with Lay’s to celebrate the beauty of the Latinx community

by Bianca Alysse January 22, 2023
written by Bianca Alysse

In Latin American territories and among their descendants, Anitta is one of the most recognizable performers in the game. And a decade after the girl from Rio signed her record deal with Warner Music [Brazil], she is receiving her flowers in the U.S. through new collaborations, pop-inspired releases, and global partnerships, including Lay’s. “As I continue to grow as an artist and a person, I do my best to focus on the positive and choose joy in every situation — to stay golden,” the singer-songwriter explained.

Her latest “Beat of Joy” television campaign veers away from the traditional funk carioca, and Portuguese Anitta is best known for by reimagining her Spanish-language hit “Envolver.” The single is credited as the breakthrough which propelled Anitta to become the first solo Latin artist to reach No. 1 on Spotify. In homage to reggaetón and voceteo, a Puerto Rican and Dominican phenomenon of modifying car sound systems to play music at elevated levels, Anitta brings the focal point of her Lay’s commercial to Latinx culture.

“The spot was created by a diverse team of multinational production professionals, choreographers, and dancers… The track was recorded in a studio, leveraging the electricity created by more than 6,000 potatoes in a never-been-done-before way, setting a Guinness World Records™ title,” confirmed the Frito-Lay North America team. With her “Sigue Brillando” call-out, Anitta was eager to dive into what she had in store during our exclusive chat on Zoom.

“This campaign captures that feeling that brings together all my passions and reflects the mindset I have in life at this moment,” she detailed. The Knockturnal connected with Anitta to discuss her first GRAMMY Award nomination, working with Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, and why remembering her light is important. Here is what she wants you to know.

The Knockturnal: You partnered with Lay’s on “Beat of Joy.” What went into that production behind the scenes?

Anitta: Oh, my God! To be honest, it was really big and surprising. Mostly, we had thousands of potatoes get together to make the power for the music. That was really impressive. I loved it. That experience was a shock to see. It was fun. I enjoyed it. The Lay’s team let me create through and learn the process. So, I really liked it.

The Knockturnal: In what ways do you personify the “Stay Golden” campaign motto?

Anitta: I think for me to stay golden, it is an everyday job. You know? Now, I think the world has so many distractions. We have to stay focused on who we are. I really feel like our gold, light, and shine come from what’s inside. It comes from ourselves. So, I feel like every day, we should remind ourselves of that. Every morning, if we can wake up, think of our light, and remember how special we are, that’s big. For me, this practice is what makes me stay golden every day. 

The Knockturnal: How can fans participate with this Lay’s partnership on social media? 

Anitta: We have a lot of content on TikTok and Instagram. Everything is moving along. We have some dance moves that people can learn and post with us. Also, they can let us know by tagging me and Lay’s. They can share what they do to stay golden. I think it is a fun way to get together. 

The Knockturnal: How do you feel being nominated in the “Best New Artist” GRAMMY Award category after releasing 7 projects under Warner Music? 

Anitta: I feel really happy about it. I think the reason I am happy about it is because they understood that I am a new artist. I may not be in Brazil. I have [over] a ten-year career. But in another language and territory, I am super new. I am starting from zero and scratch here. They understood the difference and that this, for me, is about a restart. 

The Knockturnal: Much of the American market is becoming familiar with your artistry. What do you want new listeners to know about you? 

Anitta: I want them to know I like to play with all the rhythms and cultures. I like listeners to feel an eclectic vibe, and I play with as many [genres] as I can. When I get involved with the music, that is what I think they should know about me. 

The Knockturnal: What does Rio de Janeiro mean to you? 

Anitta: Rio means home. It means my boundaries. It is my foundation and the way I was born and raised. That means mostly my behaviors, and all my cultural learning about life are from a Rio perspective. So, I think that is unique.

The Knockturnal: You are trilingual. What do you feel is necessary for Latinas to break through in pop music spaces? 

Anitta: I think it [requires] being yourself and real. It takes being authentic. It is not about not only making music and creating things because of the way everybody else is doing them. Do it your own way, not only for Latinas but in general musically. But I think that for Latinas, embracing your culture is very important. 

The Knockturnal: Your most recent video, “Lobby,” features Missy Elliott. How was your experience collaborating with a legend? 

Anitta: I loved it. Missy is very sweet and humble. I just loved working with her. It was a great experience. The way she was nice to me and made me feel comfortable [helped the collaboration]. I think she is amazing. I love her vibe. I could not believe she was working with me, to be honest. 

The Knockturnal: What can supporters expect from your next album? 

Anitta: I do not know just yet. I am working on a funk album. Yeah, it is very, very, very cultural. But I do not know if that album will be the next one. I am so focused on doing everything so perfectly on this album that I am not sure how long it will take me. Lately, I have been putting some other things out before I get the album out the way I want it. Yes, perfect is the way I want it.

The Knockturnal: How do you wish to be remembered?

Anitta: I want to be remembered as somebody that changed the game. You know? I like playing differently and breaking the rules. I enjoy building a new [foundation] of how people work and do things. I want people to remember me as a symbol of freedom. 

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