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.
Shameless
Buddy Lyrics
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Shit, before everybody get into what the fuck they been goin' through
Nigga, I done sold weed
Nigga to the stars, and just been broke right after
Like, you know how embarrassin' that is?
All my, everybody like, "damn nigga, you know all the celebrities, nigga"
And then I go home, to a mothafuckin' eight hundred dollar apartment
Nigga that shit is trash
Ya know what I'm sayin', professional rapper friend, extraordinaire
Ya know what I'm sayin', I done been to the moon and back
On the label's budget nigga
Yeah, shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
(Ay) no, I don't wan' be famous (hol' up)
I'm a young scamma, scamma, scamma, scamma
Ay, of course I ain't wanna be famous
Now I'm the Ferragamo falcon, so I gotta act an anus
Yeah, ay
Now I'm on everybody A-list
I ain't wanna be a rapper (ay)
Now I'm on everybody playlist
Yeah, the Cloud, the Tune, and Spotify
Scammed the fools and I met the wise
I done copped the t's and dotted i's
Met the wifey tight like a five twice
Wanna come through and ride me like a motorbike (vroom, vroom)
Still a ho, and I'ma be a ho 'til I'm ready to go and jump the broom, broom
So until then, I'm just tryna recruit my side chick (I need anotha one)
Somebody to flip off my hip like sidekicks (aim me)
The spotlight glowed on me and changed my life
(Yo) so don't approach me on a bad day, and expect me to be not nice
Single life, so bruh that bitch is not mine (she not mine bruh)
Livin' a double life, you still can die twice
I come from eatin' microwave fried rice (yeah)
So now I ball nigga, in the mall like swipe, swipe, yeah
Shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
No, I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Countin' my money in hundreds
Trackin' my money to double
Poppin' all around the bubble
I'm 'bout to fly out to London
I'm wylin' all out in public
I need my pay in advance
Amsterdam with me and my friends
Then I might head out to France
I got a bitch in Berlin
Get paid, set trends
Matsuhisa on a hump day
Jon & Vinny's on a lunch date
Jordyn Woods on my dinner plate
In the game and I'm makin' plays (damn)
Made a milly before I dropped the tape
20k before I hit the stage
Niggas only live one way
Shameless, shameless
'Dat way
Magazines wit' my face on the front page
Packin' a suit case
Rolled outta Compton and got me a new place
Pop the champagne
Get in my way, I been doin' my two-a-days
Nike campaigns
Big ads on the side of the freeway
Ballin' out wit' my teammates
And ya better believe it
Jeweler callin' with D-Money on 3-way
It ain't even my birthday
But I'm celebratin' because I'm worth it
I ain't gotta rehearse shit
Niggas tryna be perfect
I ain't tryna be perfect, nigga I'm
Shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
No, I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Brring, brring, uh, hello?
Ay it's ya boy P Range man
Ay uh Simmie
Ay, what's going on brotha? How's it goin?
Ay, uh I didn't see y'all order the private jet to the fuckin' moon
Like, what's this got to do with the album?
Uh, inspiration my guy, don't ask, don't question it
We gon' get the album done by the deadline
I'll talk to ya later, over and out brother
The song Shameless by Buddy is about his struggle with fame and the desire to accumulate wealth. He discusses the irony of his situation, having sold weed to the stars but not being rich himself. He talks about living in an $800 apartment and feeling embarrassed about it. Despite all of this, the artist remains unapologetic and believes in his own talents as a rapper. He doesn't care about fame, instead saying that he wants to get rich and live a life of luxury. He expresses his desire to travel and mentions specific cities he wants to visit, even name-dropping some famous people he has encountered.
The hook of the song repeatedly tells us that Buddy is "shameless." He feels no shame in admitting that he wants to be wealthy and not famous, he accepts it as his truth. Additionally, he talks about the dangers of living in a violent area and how people should be aware of the risk of danger. This further supports his desire to escape and live a life of luxury.
The song also contains a braggadocious element, with Buddy detailing how much money he has made and how successful he has become. He mentions specific brands and restaurants, further driving home his point that he has achieved a level of status and wealth that is desirable. Overall, the song Shameless by Buddy is an introspective reflection on wealth, status, and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, can I talk about my struggles?
Buddy wants to talk about the difficult and embarrassing moments in his life.
Nigga, I done sold weed Nigga to the stars, and just been broke right after
Buddy has experienced financial ups and downs despite having sold weed to famous people.
All my, everybody like, "damn nigga, you know all the celebrities, nigga" And then I go home, to a mothafuckin' eight hundred dollar apartment Nigga that shit is trash
People admire Buddy for knowing famous people, but he feels embarrassed when he goes home to his cheap apartment.
Ya know what I'm sayin', professional rapper friend, extraordinaire Ya know what I'm sayin', I done been to the moon and back On the label's budget nigga
Buddy is a successful rapper who has traveled extensively on his record label's dime.
Thought I told you haters I don't wan' be famous I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm Shameless, shameless
Buddy doesn't care about fame, he just wants to get rich and live his life without worrying about what other people think.
Y'all niggas can't change it No, I don't wan' be famous (Ay) no, I don't wan' be famous (hol' up)
Buddy is not interested in changing his lifestyle and he does not want to be famous.
Now I'm on everybody A-list I ain't wanna be a rapper (ay) Now I'm on everybody playlist
Despite not wanting to be a rapper, Buddy is now well-known and his music is widely listened to.
Shameless, shameless (ay) Countin' my money in hundreds
Buddy feels no shame about being rich and counting large sums of money.
Niggas only live one way 'Dat way Magazines wit' my face on the front page Packin' a suit case Rolled outta Compton and got me a new place
Buddy is living his life to the fullest, as evidenced by his magazine covers and move from his hometown of Compton to a new place.
But I'm celebratin' because I'm worth it I ain't gotta rehearse shit Niggas tryna be perfect I ain't tryna be perfect, nigga I'm
Buddy is proud of his success and doesn't feel the need to rehearse or try to be perfect. He is comfortable being himself.
Uh, inspiration my guy, don't ask, don't question it We gon' get the album done by the deadline
Buddy is inspired to make music and doesn't want to be questioned about his creative process. He is confident that he will meet the deadline for his album.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, EMPIRE PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Simmie Sims III, Michael Ray Cox, Jr, John Groover, Jr, Jacob Dutton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mzwambedu
Thanks to Nipsey for introducing me to Buddy
Also RIP Nipsey,
@FromtheeyesofShaun
Seriously!💙💙💙
@24hrmob43
He live uh couple blocks from crenshaw, glad nipsey put him on.
@TheRealSwiftBass
ultra faxx
@roncanerobinson7496
Facts
@patrickyates7214
This young man is extremely talented..... I'm 50 and his music reminds me of the feel good days of the late 80's but with a new twist..... Love the honor and respect he gave Nipsy....God bless the dead..... Rumble young man buddy...... Rumble!........(Muhammad Alli)
@stantonparrish1288
I felt the same way We ain't old. Just refined my G. I love the funk. OMG. Somebody gave this young man the secret sauce! HE UP NEXT. Hope he don't blow it!
@88shena
He reminds me Q-tip.
@TrevorWallace
FINNNNAM.
@artualpseu3691
Omg awesome seeing you here