Bud'da
Encyclopedia
Bud'da is an American
West Coast hip hop
producer
for artists such as Ice Cube
, Dr. Dre
, Xzibit
and Aaliyah
. The multi-platinum producer was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, and began his career with production for Da Lench Mob Records' group Kausion, Bud’da has worked with a virtual "who’s who" of the music industry crafting sonic back drops for artists like Xzibit, Nas, Timbaland, Shanice, Lenny Kravitz, Tank, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, King T, Dr. Dre, Aaliyah, and Ice Cube to name a few. It was with Ice Cube where this Pittsburgh, PA native became known throughout the industry and began a career of hit-making prominence. Producing five tracks on the Ice Cube-led Westside Connection album “Bow Down”, along with WC and Mack 10, including the earth-shaking title track “Bow Down”, Bud’da became a reputable producer while revitalizing the west coast sound amidst the East vs. West era.
Through the successful Westside Connection stint, and the mutual acquaintance of fellow Pittsburgh, PA producer Sam Sneed, the critically acclaimed Dr. Dre wanted to bring Bud’da even further into hip-hop history by featuring snippets of a Bud’da-produced track in the beginning and end of the 2pac & Dr. Dre video for “California Love”, off the late Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez On Me”. Soon after Dr. Dre’s historic departure from Death Row Records, Bud’da was once again recruited to help the good Doctor form the foundation of his Aftermath empire, by co-producing the lead-single, “Been There, Done That”, off the “Dr. Dre Presents…The Aftermath” compilation project.
After numerous credits for Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Ice Cube, Knoc-turn’al, Onyx (where 1998's "React", is notable for featuring the first recorded appearance of 50 Cent
). and others, Disney invited Bud’da to score “The Proud Family” animated television series, the WB Network enlisted him to compose their animated series “The Boom Crew”, he later worked with both Spike Lee and Bill Duke on the television miniseries “Miracle’s Boys, which led Spike Lee to call upon Bud’da to score his wife’s 2006 show “That’s What I’m Talking About”. Currently, Bud’da is working with Disney on their upcoming television program “As the Bell Rings”, as well as working with his artists on his record label Bout Time Entertainment.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
for artists such as Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
, Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
and Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton , who performed under the mononym Aaliyah , was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside...
. The multi-platinum producer was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, and began his career with production for Da Lench Mob Records' group Kausion, Bud’da has worked with a virtual "who’s who" of the music industry crafting sonic back drops for artists like Xzibit, Nas, Timbaland, Shanice, Lenny Kravitz, Tank, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, King T, Dr. Dre, Aaliyah, and Ice Cube to name a few. It was with Ice Cube where this Pittsburgh, PA native became known throughout the industry and began a career of hit-making prominence. Producing five tracks on the Ice Cube-led Westside Connection album “Bow Down”, along with WC and Mack 10, including the earth-shaking title track “Bow Down”, Bud’da became a reputable producer while revitalizing the west coast sound amidst the East vs. West era.
Through the successful Westside Connection stint, and the mutual acquaintance of fellow Pittsburgh, PA producer Sam Sneed, the critically acclaimed Dr. Dre wanted to bring Bud’da even further into hip-hop history by featuring snippets of a Bud’da-produced track in the beginning and end of the 2pac & Dr. Dre video for “California Love”, off the late Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez On Me”. Soon after Dr. Dre’s historic departure from Death Row Records, Bud’da was once again recruited to help the good Doctor form the foundation of his Aftermath empire, by co-producing the lead-single, “Been There, Done That”, off the “Dr. Dre Presents…The Aftermath” compilation project.
After numerous credits for Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Ice Cube, Knoc-turn’al, Onyx (where 1998's "React", is notable for featuring the first recorded appearance of 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
). and others, Disney invited Bud’da to score “The Proud Family” animated television series, the WB Network enlisted him to compose their animated series “The Boom Crew”, he later worked with both Spike Lee and Bill Duke on the television miniseries “Miracle’s Boys, which led Spike Lee to call upon Bud’da to score his wife’s 2006 show “That’s What I’m Talking About”. Currently, Bud’da is working with Disney on their upcoming television program “As the Bell Rings”, as well as working with his artists on his record label Bout Time Entertainment.
Production
- "Land Of The Skanless" and "Supersperm" on the album South Central Los SkanlessSouth Central Los SkanlessSouth Central Los Skanless is the debut and only album by American rap group Kausion. It was released October 10, 1995 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob Records and was mainly produced by the group themselves and Ice Cube, with DJ Crazy Toones providing scratches for the album...
(1995) by KausionKausionKausion was an American rap group composed of Cel, Gonzoe, and Kaydo that was signed to Ice Cube's Lench Mob Records in 1995. They released their debut album, South Central Los Skanless, on October 10, 1995. The album peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on... - "Bow DownBow Down (song)"Bow Down" was the lead single released from the Westside Connection's debut album, Bow Down.The song became the most successful single released by the group, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the rap chart at number one...
", "Do You Like Criminals?", "The Gangsta, The Killa and The Dope Dealer", "Cross 'Em Out and Put a 'K" and "3 Time Felons" on the album Bow DownBow DownBow Down is the debut album by American gangsta rap group Westside Connection, released on October 22, 1996 through Ice Cube's Lench Mob/Priority Records. It featured production from Bud'da, QDIII and Ice Cube among other producers....
(1996) by Westside ConnectionWestside ConnectionWestside Connection was an American gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cube, WC and Mack 10. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996, going platinum that year.-Biography:... - "Been There, Done ThatBeen There, Done That"Been There, Done That" is a 1997 single by West Coast rapper and producer Dr. Dre from his compilation album Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath. The song is produced by Dr. Dre himself and Bud'da. The lyrics were written by former Death Row Records labelmate, J-Flexx...
" (co-production with Dr. Dre), "Got Me Open", "Str-8 Gone", "Do 4 Love", "Sexy Dance" (co-production with Dr. Dre) and "Nationowl" on the compilation album Dr. Dre Presents the AftermathDr. Dre Presents the AftermathDr. Dre Presents the Aftermath is a compilation album by Dr. Dre. It was released in 1996 after leaving Death Row Records, and was the first release on his then newly established Aftermath Entertainment. In spite of Dr...
(1996) - "Coast To Coast" on the single "Coast To Coast/Gotta Get My Groove On" (1997) by D'Meka
- "3 Card Molly" and "Deeper" on the album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz40 Dayz & 40 Nightz40 Dayz & 40 Nightz is rapper Xzibit's second album, which was released on August 25, 1998. It is often considered Xzibit's greatest album. The album featured four singles "What U See Is What U Get", "3 Card Molly", "Los Angeles Times" and "Pussy Pop"...
(1998) by Xzibit - "React" and "Ghetto Starz" on the album Shut 'Em DownShut 'Em DownShut 'Em Down is the third album from rap group Onyx. The album marked the group's highest debut on the Billboard 200, peaking at #10. Two singles were released from the album, "React", which features the very first major label appearance of 50 Cent and "Shut 'Em Down, featuring DMX...
(1998) by Onyx - "War & Peace" (co-production with Ice CubeIce CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
), "Ghetto Vet", "Extradition" (co-production with Ice Cube) on the album War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc) (1998) by Ice Cube - "Trust Me" on the album No Limit Top DoggNo Limit Top Dogg* The Source - Included in The Source's "Top 10 Albums of the Year [1999]."* Rolling Stone - 3 out of 5 - Good - "Snoop's finest work since his debut album...full of seductive party jams that will keep heads bobbing through the summer. Snoop has returned to West Coast G-funk with the help of some...
(1999) by Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school... - "Record Company Pimpin'" on the album War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) (2000) by Ice Cube
- "Throw Your Hands Up", "What What What", "Let It Go", "I Don't Wanna Be Lovin' You" and "Maybe I Deserve (Remix)" on the album Force Of Nature (2001) by TankTank (American singer)Tank is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved with his family as a child to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Clinton, Maryland. He was a multi-sport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college...
- "Never No More", "Read Between The Lines" and "I Can Be" on the album AaliyahAaliyah (album)Aaliyah is the self-titled third and final studio album by American R&B singer Aaliyah, released by Blackground and Virgin Records on July 17, 2001, in the United States...
(2001) by Aaliyah - "Cash Sniffin' Noses" on the album L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-turn'al (2002) by Knoc-Turn'alKnoc-turn'alRoyal Harbor , known by stage name Knoc-turn'al, is a songwriter and rapper. He is known to write for Dr. Dre.-Albums:...
- "Stay Down", "Shake Da Spot" and "Nuthin Has Changed" on the album The Kingdom ComeThe Kingdom ComeThy Kingdom Come is the fifth studio album by West Coast hip hop artist King Tee. It was released in 2002 on Greedy Green Entertainment and Mo Beatz. The album was originally titled The Kingdom Come and was slated for a release on June 30, 1998, on Aftermath Entertainment. The 2002 release contains...
(2002) by King T - "Smoke Some Weed" and "Chrome & Paint" on the album Laugh Now, Cry LaterLaugh Now, Cry LaterLaugh Now, Cry Later is the seventh studio album by rapper Ice Cube, released on June 6, 2006. It is Ice Cube's first album to be released on his independently owned record label Lench Mob Records and his first studio album in six years. After spending the previous six years mainly doing movie...
(2006) by Ice Cube - "Things In The Movies" on the album Every Woman Dreams (2006) by ShaniceShaniceShanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox , better known as Shanice, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul singer-songwriter. She scored two Top 5 Billboard hit single's "I Love Your Smile" in 1991, and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another top hit song, "When I Close My Eyes"...
Remixes
- "Georgy Porgy (The Bud'da Sauce Remix)" on the single "Georgy Porgy" (1999) by Eric BenétEric BenétEric Benét, is an American singer. His duet with Tamia, "Spend My Life With You" was a number one song for three weeks on the US Billboard R&B chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2000....
- "How Long" on the album Dawn(2002) by Dawn RobinsonDawn RobinsonDawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue....
- "Got To Give It Up (Remix)" on the album I Care 4 UI Care 4 UI Care 4 U is the fourth album and first compilation album by the American singer Aaliyah, released posthumously by Blackground Records on December 10, 2002, in the United States. Along with her hit singles, a number of shelved tracks were included on the album, including the singles "Miss You",...
(2004) by Aaliyah
External links
- Exclusive Interview at DubCNN by Chad Kiser 2011
- 2011 Interview at HipHopDX (Hoopla Media Group)
- 2011 nterview Pt. 2 at HipHopDX (Hoopla Media Group)
- Current Filmography at IMDB (Internet Movie Database)
- Bud'da Music Online
- YouTube Channel for Bud'da