Career
Harper was born inSelf-titled album (2007)
On June 7, 2007, he released his debut self-titled album on Columbia and Sony BMG. It included his first single "Come Around" and second single "Blind To You". However, his greatest radio success was "Mamacita", which boasted sales of approximately 4 million copies thanks to this hit single. Buddz is well known for his 2007 hit "Blind to You" and performing the song on stage with a guest from the audience who he calls on stage to sing the "Third Verse". One of his more memorable on-stage guests was a man he dubbed "Big Jerry," whom he brought on stage during Cali Roots X. After his debut album, Buddz launched his own record label, Harper Digital Entertainment.Touring and EP's (2008–2015)
In 2008, he performed his song "S.O.S." on '' WWE The Music, Vol. 8'' as the entrance theme for wrestler Kofi Kingston. He also appeared in a 2009 remix of Kid Cudi's single "Day 'n' Nite". Buddz released his first EP, ''Playback'' on July 12, 2012. It featured eight tracks with different producers such as Baby Dee Beats, Green Lion, Homegrown Kush, Seani B, Star Kutt, Supa Dups, and TJ Records. In 2013, he was a featured act with Rebelution, Matisyahu, and Zion Thompson of The Green on the Good Vibes Tour. Buddz' festival appearances include Lollapalooza,''Good Life'' (2017) and ''Hybrid'' (2019)
He released his second studio LP album ''Good Life'' on May 19, 2017 via Harper Digital Entertainment. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Jody Highroller (AKA Riff Raff), Kat Dahlia, Kreesha Turner, and P-Lo. The album peaked at #1 on the US ''Billboard'' Reggae Albums chart and #29 on the Independent Albums chart. His third studio album '' Hybrid'' with 10-tracks, which released on May 24, 2019 via Harper Digital and Ineffable Records. The album topped the ''Billboard'' reggae albums chart, #70 on the Billboard 200 and #20 on the Independent Albums chart. The album features special guests, B Young, Dizzy Wright, Johnny Cosmic, Russ, Stonebwoy and Tech N9ne.''Cali Roots Riddim'' albums
Buddz released his own Riddim album, ''Cali Roots Riddim 2020'' on May 22, 2020. He produced all 22 tracks and worked with Stick Figure guitarist and reggae artist/producer Johnny Cosmic who mixed and also produced the tracks. The compilation made it to #7 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The album features one riddim or rhythm that includes the top reggae rock artists' performing their interpretation of it, including Collie Buddz himself. Some of the bands featured are Arise Roots, Bumpin Uglies, Common Kings, The Elovaters, The Expendables, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Iya Terra, The Movement, Ozomatli, Pepper, SOJA, and Yellowman, among others. He released another riddim compilation, ''Cali Roots Riddim 2021'' on May 28, 2021 with 27 tracks; once again mixed and additional produced by Johnny Cosmic. It features top reggae/rock bands such as Alborosie,''Take It Easy'' (2023)
It was announced on Collie Buddz social media pages that his fourth studio album titled, ''Take It Easy'' will be released on Ineffable Records on September 29, 2023. The album was nominated for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at the 2025 Grammy Awards.Other projects
In the summer of 2021, Collie Buddz teamed up with Pablo Robles of Wine Boss to make a limited run bottle of rosé called, "Love and Rosé." It's made from Petit Verdot and Muscat grapes with stone fruit and sweet honeysuckle.Lineup
Current tour band members
*Collie Buddz – lead singer/songwriter, producer *Jason "J-Vibe" Farmer – keyboard, producer *Shawn "Mista Roots" Mitchell – bass *Ronny Gutierrez – guitar *Noah Cronin – drums *Brian Williamson - drumsDiscography
Studio albums
Extended plays (EPs)
Compilations (Riddims)
Promos (Mixtapes)
Singles
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