Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz is continuing to carve out his own lane with the release of his latest single, “Wax Wizardry.” The record marks another step in a rapidly growing catalog that blends Burnz's relationship with cannabis culture, personal experiences, and an unconventional path into music. Although Burnz is still relatively new to releasing music professionally, music itself has been part of his life since childhood. Growing up around his father's band gave him an early connection to musicianship and performance, but it wasn't until adulthood that he began developing his own identity as an artist. That identity has quickly started taking shape. Earlier releases including “Hard to Breathe,” “Amsterdam Lights,” and “Midnight on the Dash” introduced different sides of Burnz, ranging from more personal subject matter to records heavily influenced by cannabis culture and his experiences as an entrepreneur. With “Wax Wizardry,” Burnz leans directly into that world. The song draws inspiration from the culture surrounding concentrates, hash rosin, cultivation and the people who have turned cannabis into an art form of its own. Rather than separating his music from the rest of his life, Burnz has increasingly made the connection part of his artistic identity.

That connection runs particularly deep through The Southern Maryland Experience, the cannabis and hemp brand Burnz founded years before beginning his current music run. What started as a business venture has since grown into a larger part of the world surrounding the Stevieontay Burnz name. His approach is becoming increasingly interconnected: music, cannabis, entrepreneurship and visual culture all occupying the same universe. “Wax Wizardry” is also not intended to stand alone. The release kicks off a run of new music from Burnz, with “Married to Mary” following on October 7, “Terp Temple” on October 14 and “The Experience” on October 21. Together, the releases continue building toward the broader Burnz and Beyond project. With even more weekly releases following. It's an aggressive schedule for an independent artist, but independence has become a central part of Burnz's approach. Instead of waiting for a traditional industry structure to develop around him, he has focused on building the catalog, brand and audience simultaneously. That strategy has already taken his music beyond his immediate circle, with Burnz continuing to pursue radio, playlist, media and performance opportunities while expanding his presence across streaming platforms. For Burnz, however, the larger objective appears to be longevity.

The same entrepreneurial mentality that helped build The Southern Maryland Experience is now being applied to music: build the foundation, own the identity and keep adding to it. With “Wax Wizardry” now available on streaming platforms and three more releases scheduled throughout October, Stevieontay Burnz is giving listeners plenty of opportunities to watch that story develop in real time. Listen to Stevieontay Burnz: BOOKING: Stevieontay Burnz  Spotify: Stevieontay Burnz Learn more about The Southern Maryland Experience: Stevieontay Burnz