Buddy (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Buddy
Artist = De La Soul
from Album = 3 Feet High and Rising
Released = 1989
Format = CD single 12" single
Recorded = 1988
Genre = Hip hop
Length = 4:54
Label = Tommy Boy
Writer = P. Huston, K. Mercer, D. Jolicoeur, V. Mason
Producer = Prince Paul, De La Soul
Last single = "Plug Tunin'" (1988)
This single = "Buddy" (1989)
Next single = "Eye Know" (1989)"Buddy" is a single by De La Soul from "3 Feet High and Rising".

The song is often cited as an example of an effective remix; one that includes a change of song lyrics or beat. In this case, both the original song's lyrics and the musical bed received a make over. With its Taana Gardner sampling bassline, the 7 minute 12" version was clearly tailor-made for dancefloors and provided a striking contrast to the laid back album version. The song sampled "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow

The song was also famous for featuring the major members of the Native Tongues posse, including Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and Monie Love.

Music video

The music video for "Buddy" is introduced by Prince Paul who explains, "'Buddy' doesn't mean 'girl' or 'sex' for that matter, 'buddy' simply means 'body', bodies of all kind." While the majority of the video is comprised of the members of the Native Tongues posse performing straight to camera, this is interspersed with brief segments of black and white footage, one of which feauturing a speech balloon that remarks "this video makes no sense!"

Along with those who appeared in the song, the video also featured a cameo from rapper Chi-Ali.

Track listing

# "Buddy (Native Tongue Decision)" - 7:17
#*Guest Appearances: Q-Tip, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Monie Love
# "Buddy (Native Tongue Decision Instrumental)" - 5:50
# "Ghetto Thang (Vocal)" - 3:45
# "Ghetto Thang (Ghetto Ximer)" - 3:55
# "Buddy (Vocal)" - 4:58
#*Guest Appearances: Q-Tip, Jungle Brothers
# "Ghetto Thang (Ghetto Ximer Instrumental)" - 3:47