Buku peeled back the layers of what made him the artist he is today and shared the sounds straight from his core.
Whether he’s releasing bass anthems fit for the main stage, or techno suited for a sweaty nightclub as Calvin Stanley, Buku’s essence is immediately noticeable. His newest EP, The Unraveled Essence, out now on Of The Trees’ Memory Palace, is an introspective journey into the core message and motivations that influence his sound.
Buku says the EP isn’t just a look at what inspired him in the past, but also a preview of the future. He also revealed in a press release that his late friend, CharlestheFirst, inspired one of the tracks just days after the three-year mark of his tragic death.
“The Unraveled Essence EP is derived from my personal and musical past, present and future,” Buku explains. “Derived from my vast spectrum of influences, It’s a representation of my true artistic intuition. From dancefloor worthy tracks, to the experimental, to the melodic, to an introspective post-rock-electronic track dedicated to our friend Charles—I feel like I’ve reached out and grasped musical pillars from my future & past simultaneously..
The opening track “TWM” surprises with an introduction that feels meant for a big city nightclub. That is until he blasts the imaginary venue into space with vibrant, intergalactic synths and intense wobbles. Leaning even more into the bass realm, “Like This” layers a grungy, damp bassline beneath crystalline keys, making for a unique tale of two worlds.
On “Time,” Buku recruits Jessy Covets for a refreshing melodic anthem that feels like a dip in a cool spring after the chaos of the first two tracks. With angelic vocals and uplifting production, the duo created a sound that washes over the listener with every note. Calling upon his more experimental side, “You Know The Drill” morphs with a mutating bassline that grows and expands like a badass sci-fi monster.
“Judge Not” is a masterfully produced offering that features intense, crisp production highlighted by layers that feel like water droplets dripping onto a tightly woven drum head. Buku then closes out with an anthem, “The First,” which takes its time to build up before bringing the EP home with a flourish.
Listen to The Unraveled Essence below and find the new EP on streaming platforms here.
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