“Fight The Temptation” sees Utah native Buppy dipping his toes into new stylistic streams with his music. Buppy is a very exciting presence in the alternative scene, and we are lucky to see him in the process of discovering his sonic potential. His creative depth is sure to make anyone double take the fact he is only 17.

I was fortunate enough to catch Buppy performing live in LA last month, where I saw him prove his skill is not limited to the private confines and support of a studio. An eager fan of his vocal effects unit resting on the keyboard next to him, it was hard to resist a smile watching him have fun playing around with the various special effects on the unit which sent his voice through a flurry of modulation. Standing above the keyboard was the cheerful face of the man behind the instrumental magic of Buppys work. The producer of all of his music to date, BOIA held down a good percussive groove alongside the other band members. Bringing out his sister and fellow musical artist Eleanor Kingston was a sweet touch, and their mother in the crowd surely enjoyed hearing their joint rendition of “To My Momma.”

Back to this latest track, Buppy is showing an attempt to forge deeper into the world of lyricism and he seems to be trying to create a platform for his listeners to relate and engage with the song. The laid-back but neat production on the track from BOIA really works to give Buppy space to sing out his woes on the track. According to Buppy, the song tells of a complicated love story that started in Berlin. After reading this, I find myself wishing the details and storytelling of this affair was explored deeper, and that Buppy revealed more about what made his personal situation stand out and warrant a song to be written about it. The feature from The China Blue complements Buppy’s own input and they combine into a cohesive unit, leaving us with a track that feels thought out and full.

His catalogue of work shows immense potential for an artist coming into his element. Out of recent offerings, “TELL ME YOU’RE SORRY” stands out as his best work. It has the lyrical depth that I would have loved to see in this track while the production aligns with other music in the wider realm of the sad rap genre without sounding stale or cliché. His releases so far attest to his vocal ability and variety, which will surely continue going forward. This release has me very excited to hear what he has to offer on his upcoming debut 6-song EP Cold Nights in Hollywood, set to release in early 2022. I hope his recent visit to LA has brought him some fresh inspiration that will feature on this project. Keep your ears open cause Buppy doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.