Collie Buddz

Collie Buddz’s debut single ‘Mamacita’ achieved significant commercial success, selling approximately 4 million copies following its release in 2007. That same year, Buddz released his self-titled debut studio album, Collie Buddz, which successfully charted on the Billboard 200 and also featured the popular single ‘Come Around.’ His early career included a notable performance on Shaggy’s 2007 album Intoxication and a contribution to the remix of Kid Cudi’s 2009 single ‘Day ‘n’ Nite.’ In 2008, he performed ‘S.O.S.’ for WWE The Music, Vol. 8, showcasing his versatility and expanding his reach. Following the success of his debut album, Buddz made a strategic transition to an independent model by establishing his own record label, Harper Digital Entertainment, after 2007.

This move provided him with greater creative and business control, marking a significant turning point in his career. He released his first EP, Playback, in 2012, and continued with Blue Dreamz in 2015. In 2013, he also featured on the prominent Good Vibes Tour. His second studio album, Good Life, released in 2017 under Harper Digital Entertainment, achieved critical and commercial acclaim, reaching number one on the US Billboard Reggae Albums chart and number 29 on the Independent Albums chart.

These compilations brought together numerous reggae and reggae rock artists, solidifying his influence within the genre. In 2021, demonstrating his diverse ventures, Buddz also co-launched ‘Love and Rosé,’ a lifestyle brand, with Pablo Robles of Wine Boss. His latest studio album, Take It Easy, released in 2023, continued to garner industry recognition. This album received a prestigious nomination for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at the 2025 Grammy Awards, an announcement made in 2024, further cementing his enduring impact and artistic excellence in the reggae genre.