American hip-hop artist Buu E. Radley returns with his latest album, The Mockingbird. The collection of tracks showcases his musical prowess while highlighting the maturity of his songwriting. His artistry shines through his hip-hop flavoring beats and lyrical finesse, complimenting his entire music discography to date.
We sat down with Buu E. Radley to discuss his music and much more. Here's what he had to say:
Hey Buu E. Radley, welcome to FLEX! How are you?
Hey! Thanks for having me! I must say I'm doing pretty well. Winter is revving up across Metro Detroit so I've been listening to my song "Warm Weather" and trying to flee someplace warm. Still independent and still undefeated. God is good.
Congratulations on your brand-new album ‘The Mockingbird’ - what inspired this particular collection of songs?
I wanted to use this album to pour my heart and my soul into it. I took my time and sat on the decision of which beats to use and in what order. I wanted to share myself with the listener and let them in on some of my deeper thoughts that exist beyond the surface of small talk. This collection of songs from the instrumentation, to the lyrics, best showcases me opening up to the world who I am as an artist and as a man.
And do you have to be in a certain mood to write?
Mood isn't a prerequisite for me to write. I can write in a stoic state. I could write while fueled with emotion, sober, or intoxicated.
How was the recording and writing process?
Much of the writing was pretty seamless. I've had songs that I've written in the past that stumped me mid writing, but the words came naturally for "The Mockingbird" once I got the choruses figured out and the general direction of the songs. We recorded the album fairly quickly. Recording started around November-ish, and finished in time to release "The Mockingbird" at the very end of December.
For viewers who don’t know Buu E. Radley, how would you describe your sound?
My sound is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. I've been known to experiment with my sound and to genre blend. Hip Hop lovers with an appreciation for lyricism and a diverse musical ear may be most likely to gravitate towards my music.
And what are some of those activities that you engage yourself in when you aren't writing or recording in the studio?
I try to exercise at least twice a week. I visit family and chop it up with friends from time to time. I like taking naps and studying musical artists who've come before me. One must be a student to become a master.
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