Buddy sees himself as a pretty happy guy. That light-hearted quality shines… Read Full Bio ↴Buddy sees himself as a pretty happy guy. That light-hearted quality shines through in his live show and in his wonderfully dark cover of the popular Kelis song Milkshake found on his new EP, entitled "Buddy". Rest assured, there is much more to Buddy underneath the silky covers...

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Buddy began feeding his love for music at an early age. At 10 he was begging his mom and dad for a guitar and by 16, had formed his first REM- inspired band.

Buddy left Portland to attend college at Providence College in Rhode Island where he majored in English and struggled with a strong case of stage fright. After college he moved to Austin, Texas where his passion for music returned to the forefront of his life. Buddy joined up with a local band called Piltdowns and they gained a good following and supported bands like Spoon while fielding some local record label offers.

In 2002, Buddy relocated again, finally landing in Los Angeles, CA where he continued to hone his songwriting style. Not to be dissuaded by prior mishaps, Buddy hit the local stages again, performing his first show as Buddy at the Hotel Café, in July of 2004. It wasn't until Buddy hooked up with friend and author Greg Behrendt (He's Just Not That Into You) that things began to truly turn in Buddy's direction. While performing at one of Behrendt's infamous Bring the Rock musician/comedian nights, producer Robbie Rist (the Andersons) took an interest in Buddy's unique voice, beautiful lyrics and clever songwriting style. The two joined forces to produce and record Buddy's 1st EP, which was simply titled "Buddy". It hit the streets November 30th, 2004.

Shortly after finishing the EP, local DJ Tricia Halloran of the station KCRW in Santa Monica began playing a track called "Salt Point" on air. Random deal offers from the UK began to come in, but none of them seemed quite right, so Buddy kept on pushing his material and playing live shows. At that time a radio station in Denver caught wind of Buddys Milkshake cover, the word was out, and the word was "Buddy". Buddy's music has been featured on "All Things Considered", "One Tree Hill", "Ghost Whisperer", "Shelter from the Storm, Katrina Benefit" and recently the song Westgate.

Lyrics will always be Buddy's most important focus. Powerful stuff for a guy who describes himself as pretty much "always happy", but to that he adds, "if something is really bugging me, Ill carry it around for a long while. Then eventually, Ill sit down and in about 15 minutes, Ill have put it in a song" and the rest, is well safely tucked away beneath the sheets.

Buddy's live band consists of: Grammy Award® winning drummer Michael Jerome (John Cale, Blind Boys of Alabama), Will Golden (Gary Jules), Percy Haverson (Knifeyhead), Al Sgro (Gary Jules), Fil Krohnengold (Golden Smog, Duncan Sheik).

“Alterations and Repairs” Buddy’s debut Album will be arriving spring 2007 and features guest musicians/vocalists including: Anna-Lynne Williams (trespassers william), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Meiko (Meiko), Ollie (Sia, Tom McRae). Mixed by Bryan Cook (Inara George, Gary Jules) & Mastered By Roger Siebel. (Death Cab/Plans) Artwork by PCP.

"Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1" features original tracks and two cover tunes performed with friends Meiko, Susie Suh, Julianna Raye, Buddy, Tina Dico and Rick Garcia. (5 Bonus tracks available at iTunes) Gus Black (a singer/songwriter in his own right) directs AM's new video "Hear Me Sing" featuring Buddy.

HeatWave
Buddy Lyrics

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You niggas ain't startin' no waves
Been rockin' that Bape way back in 2008
Niggas actin' like groupies, tryna get backstage
Muhfuckas just takin' up space
Changed my Vans and the skates
Hit World on Wheels, Tuesday's I'm goin' on dates
I don't gotta shop at the mall, or camp out with y'all
They send the shit, straight to my place

Futuristic team, I got these futuristic dream
Yeah this that chain stitch, human made shit
Got no patience for that fake shit
Goin' ape shit, in a cactus plant
Flea market, with Jorja Smith
In the camo prints, smokin' cannabis
Finna take her back to the Mondrian, and I (yeah, look)

Can't stop, won't stop
'Til I'm smokin' weed with RiRi
At the Studi- fox, my cargos, need the mileage, bish
See my goal, goal, from '04, you can't cop it
Cats tried to copy
Like I ain't been in Jumpmans since walkmans and floppys
And I need India Love in my hotel suite
With nothing on but a Bape thong and my three peat hoodie
Everything say B-A-P-E
Everything got red box, Supreme on it, uh
She said why? She said why, why?
Why everything say B-A-P-E?
Why everything got red box, Supreme on it?
Uh Hypebeast, yeah uh
(B-a-p-e) I need Virgil to sign my Off-White, uh (red box Supreme)
Say I need Karrueche in my room tonight, yeah, ooh
I need Scott to put all my shit to the side
And more custom BAPE, snowboard, gettin' it tonight, yeah (yeah)

These-these niggas ain't startin' no waves
These niggas ain't startin' no waves
Yeah, it's in the heat club, in the heat club

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
Whole 'nother wave on the way
It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
It's a whole 'nother wave on the way

Whole 'nother wave on the way
It's a whole 'nother wave on the way

Overall Meaning

In the song Heatwave by Buddy, the rapper discusses his love for high-end designer brands and his disdain for those who try to imitate him. He boasts about wearing Bape, a Japanese streetwear brand, even before it became popular in the US. He mentions how people try to act like groupies just to get backstage at his concerts, but he doesn't have time for that. He talks about going on dates at the World on Wheels skating rink and not having to wait in lines for new clothes because they are sent straight to his place.

Buddy also mentions his desire for futuristic fashion from Human Made and how he doesn't have patience for anything fake. He talks about hanging out with Jorja Smith at a flea market, smoking cannabis and taking her back to his hotel room at the Mondrian. The chorus of the song reflects his sentiment that people are not starting any new waves, or creating anything truly innovative.

In the second verse, Buddy continues to boast about his love for high-end designer brands, specifically Bape and Supreme. He mentions his desire to smoke weed with Rihanna at the studio and have India Love in his hotel suite wearing nothing but a Bape thong and a hoodie. He also expresses his desire for Virgil Abloh to sign his Off-White clothing and for Karrueche Tran to join him in his room. He concludes by stating that he is on a new wave that is coming soon.

Line by Line Meaning

You niggas ain't startin' no waves
You guys are not influencing or leading any new fashion or cultural trends

Been rockin' that Bape way back in 2008
I have been wearing Bape clothing since 2008

Niggas actin' like groupies, tryna get backstage
Some people are behaving like obsessed fans in trying to get backstage access

Muhfuckas just takin' up space
People are simply occupying physical space without purpose or contribution

Changed my Vans and the skates
I have changed my shoes from Vans to a different brand of skate shoes

Hit World on Wheels, Tuesday's I'm goin' on dates
I am attending regular dates every Tuesday at the World on Wheels skating rink

I don't gotta shop at the mall, or camp out with y'all
I don't need to go to the mall or participate in waiting in line with others for new fashion releases

They send the shit, straight to my place
I receive new fashion items directly to my home without having to go out and purchase them

Futuristic team, I got these futuristic dream
I have a futuristic team and ambitious futuristic goals

Yeah this that chain stitch, human made shit
This is a type of unique stitching that is handmade by skilled artisans

Got no patience for that fake shit
I have no tolerance for counterfeit or inauthentic items

Goin' ape shit, in a cactus plant
I am getting extremely excited while in a location with a cactus plant

Flea market, with Jorja Smith
I am visiting a flea market with Jorja Smith

In the camo prints, smokin' cannabis
I am wearing camouflage print clothing while smoking cannabis

Finna take her back to the Mondrian, and I (yeah, look)
I plan to take someone back to the Mondrian hotel

Can't stop, won't stop
I am determined and persistent

'Til I'm smokin' weed with RiRi
I will not stop until I am smoking marijuana with Rihanna

At the Studi- fox, my cargos, need the mileage, bish
I need to wear my cargo pants at the Studio Fox, and they need to have some wear and tear for authenticity

See my goal, goal, from '04, you can't cop it
My fashion goals have been established since 2004, and you cannot replicate it

Cats tried to copy
People have attempted to copy my fashion style

Like I ain't been in Jumpmans since walkmans and floppys
I have been wearing Jordan sneakers since the same time that walkmans and floppy disks were popular

And I need India Love in my hotel suite
I wish to have India Love in my hotel room

With nothing on but a Bape thong and my three peat hoodie
India Love would be wearing a Bape thong and I would be wearing a three-peat hoodie

Everything say B-A-P-E
All of my clothing items have the label or brand name of Bape

Everything got red box, Supreme on it, uh
All of my clothing has the red box logo of the Supreme brand

She said why? She said why, why?
Someone is questioning why my fashion style is so focused on these particular brands

Uh Hypebeast, yeah uh
I am someone who is focused on trendy and fashionable items

(B-a-p-e) I need Virgil to sign my Off-White, uh (red box Supreme)
I am wishing for Virgil Abloh to sign my Off-White brand items

Say I need Karrueche in my room tonight, yeah, ooh
I desire the company of Karrueche Tran in my hotel room tonight

I need Scott to put all my shit to the side
I want Scott Disick to help me organize all of my things

And more custom BAPE, snowboard, gettin' it tonight, yeah (yeah)
I will be snowboarding with a custom-designed Bape snowboard tonight

These-these niggas ain't startin' no waves
These people are not creating any new trends or starting any movements

These niggas ain't startin' no waves
Again, these people are not starting new trends or movements

Yeah, it's in the heat club, in the heat club
This is all happening in the heat club

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
There is a completely new fashion or cultural trend coming soon

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
Again, there is a completely new trend coming soon

Whole 'nother wave on the way
One more time, there is a completely new trend coming soon

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
Yet again, there is a completely new trend coming soon

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
You guessed it, there is a completely new trend coming soon

It's a whole 'nother wave on the way
Once again, there is a completely new trend coming soon

Whole 'nother wave on the way
One last time, there is a completely new trend coming soon

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Simmie Sims, Khalid Muhammed

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