METVTRXN creates worlds to take you on a journey through your soul; using sound.

Armed with a sultry and ambient sound, UK artist Tana delivers an arresting performance on Bad Habits (Keep On Coming), thematically explaining the repercussions of making bad choices and holding onto those bad habits. We’re sitting down with Tana for an exclusive one on one interview!

We talk to Tana about life, coming out of COVID and jumping back into life post-pandemic, ideal settings for creating, and inspirations.

South London artist Eneeks, with the help of featured guests Sabrina Washington (Mis-Teeq), and Stush (Groove Armanda) pen a heartfelt song exploring the complicated highs and lows of love that both black men and women face within today’s society.

Marcos aka Mobius is a guitarist, songwriter and producer whose melodies instill a sense of peace and wonder within. Based in LA, Mobius has always been driven by the need to express ideas that words can’t. His ability to effortlessly interweave soul, jazz and rock creates a sound that is uniquely his.

At just 17, Matt Cicero, aka OJIKAE had already reached acclaim from local and global tastemakers, leaving the kid overwhelmed at the praise for a single demo.

Since his first demo, Ojikae’s vision has undertaken a deep maturity, as Cicero himself has evolved. Through many years of vocal lessons and sheer talent, Ojikae has graced us with a chill beat, sensual lyrics, and complete vocal fearlessness. His latest EP, 3033 was released on March 5th, and we discuss this project, his creative processes and inspirations and what he’s got planned for the future.

We opened the discussion to first talk about visuals, and how our love of film and music go hand in hand- …read more

“People think you’re supposed to be a machine but you’re not, that’s not what creativity is. You give yourself the tools to build so definitely understanding you do need practice it is knowing when to cut it.

I’m very about being organic. With me, I’m not worried about the discipline it’s more of, I am believing in what I’m singing or what I’m writing? If I don’t believe it and I’m just writing to write I pack it up for the day and come back later.

Sometimes that walking away brings some amazing ideas, that’s how I got So Deep.” - Brianna Knight

Toosii has found success as he debuted on multiple Billboard charts, with praise from Genius, Uproxx, Fader, Lyrical Lemonade, Respect Magazine and many more. He joins us on his journey with his upcoming mixtape, Thank You For Believing, which is guaranteed to be an instant hit.

“GEDE: I go by GEDE, my real name is James but I developed ‘GEDE’ actually at the beginning of quarantine. I live in DC, born and raised, now with my wife. I’m 32 and I’ve been doing music since I was 14 or 15, playing bass & guitar, joining punk bands, classic rock, reggae, folk and more. I’m a music nerd, I love it all. When I got to college, I ended up splitting my time between business school and the arts. That was the first time I went into any art or design. “

Rising out of Queens, NY, Jahsamir is a spoken word and rap artist who began cultivating his craft in his early teen years. His sound and lyricism is bi-coastal with influences from greats like Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Nipsey Hussle, and Mick Jenkins- to name just a few. In the formative years of his artistic repertoire, Jahsamir began performing all over the New York Metropolitan area- gracing stages in spaces ranging from open mics to prominent event halls like SOBs and MajorStage. Jahsamir’s art tells a story of the growing pains, environmental distress, and internal chaos experienced when one realizes that everything in life is a process that can’t be rushed or skipped, lest you miss out on the fulfillment of peace.

Finessed Media got the chance to meet the The Darkroom’s future superstars and get to know the label’s team that brought the world Billie Eilish! 1824 is Universal Music Group’s creative solutions team focused on the connection of artists and brands directly to fans through storytelling and experiences. 1824’s offerings include content creation, ideation, PR, A&R, creator partnerships, experiences and digital marketing… read more

We’re all humans and the art is a reflection of our humanity.

MannyJR. is a Queens raised Hip-Hop artist. Manny is deeply influenced by New York’s style to be lyrical versed, pulling from influences such as Nas, Q-Tip, LLCoolJ & Lauryn Hill. Manny flows his view of the world into his music. Manny is 1/3 and Co-Founder of ThiiirdDivision.

N.R.G (pronounced Energy) da NuRa Goddezz is an artist of the spoken word variety and self-published author. Born Amber Nicolle, she uses her gift to deliver truth to her fans. Her poems are said to be reflections and perceptions of life and all of its experiences delivered with or without various styles of music, creating what she calls ‘da Nu Revolutionary Genre’ and has been writing as a young author and poet since her days in elementary school. NuRa’s concentrations and talents include, but are not limited to R&B, Jazz, drums, bass, acapella and more. NuRa enjoys writing and spoken word and finds music to be the perfect complement to her words.

Melissa describes her music as a blend of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, soul, and funk. There are elements of live instrumentation, vocal scatting, and dynamic musical changes in the arrangement of songs. Funk is alive and well on this track, with a rich and steady bassline and drums that implore you to get up and dance. The message is endearing- encompassed in Melissa’s lyrics are all of the tools to show you how to show love and what true love is, as well as showcasing her desire to keep the love connection present and fresh.

Jastin Artis is a DMV artist whose music fuses Gospel, acoustic and electric guitars, and Spoken word to give a new wave in typical Hip-Hop music. He's the bridge between genres that music fans didn't know they were looking for, but once you hear his unique sound and style, it's impossible to turn away. When you experience how he delivers his lyrics across his soulful music, it catches your attention for a sound that is truly original. It's Hip-Hop Renaissance.

There is more to come from Jastin as he continues to evolve, collaborate, and extend to the next level in his career. Jastin is also the president and owner of the faith and home-based artist development company, Artis Studios LLC, helping indie artists achieve their dreams.