ARTIST OF THE MONTH - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

Born and raised in the melting pot that birthed jazz music, Ambré is a self-taught musician, producer and writer who has crafted an amazing work of art dedicated to her city: the aptly titled "3000°." The EP's name initially came about as an ode to the classic projects from two New Orleans legends: Juvenile's "400 Degreez" and Lil Wayne's "500 Degreez." It also signifies the city's traditionally hot climate, especially during the summer months. "I've never felt as much at peace with a body of work that I've made as I have with this project," Ambré -- who was discovered on SoundCloud following her first release in 2014 -- said of her EP. "Everything is perfect, all the stars have aligned... and that's because of the intention that I put behind it, along with what everyone else who worked on it put behind it. It was made with love, and we made it for New Orleans." "3000°" is an eight-song letter of love to all the people, places and feelings that encompass the 504. Beginning with the song "3 Peat," Ambré speaks about the success of her two previous releases -- 2015's "Wanderlust" and 2019's "Pulp" -- and how her fans and critics are anticipating another album of the same caliber.