Budda Mack, the Bay Area rising force signed to Bay Musik Records, returns with “Raised,” a new single featuring Sacramento stalwart Mozzy and Los Angeles’ own Chef Boy. The track arrives as another vivid entry in Budda Mack’s steadily expanding discography, underscoring both his roots and his vision for what he is becoming in the pantheon of California Hip Hop.
Budda Mack’s journey in music began early. He first stepped onto a stage as a hype man for his brother at age 6, penning his first full 16-bars when he was just 8. Influenced by legends like Tupac, Big Daddy Kane, Trick Daddy, E-40, and DMX, Budda Mack has built a sound that integrates classic influences and contemporary rhythms, transporting listeners into the streets of Oakland through sharp narratives, unflinching emotion, and swagger. This background has shaped a unique voice, one that is both raw and polished, grounded in experience, yet daring to reach beyond it.
“Raised,” released under Bay Musik Records, brings together three voices: Budda Mack himself; Mozzy, whose hard-won credibility in West Coast rap provides gravitas; and Chef Boy, adding local color and a layer of LA authenticity. At approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds, “Raised” captures a sentiment central to Budda Mack’s narrative: growth, survival, and elevation.
Mozzy’s appearance adds another dimension. His name carries weight not just for what he says, but for the struggles he’s endured. Chef Boy complements by reinforcing the regional texture and the community through which Budda Mack has grown…