B.U.D.D.Y.

Infobox Single
Name = B.U.D.D.Y.


Artist = Musiq Soulchild
from Album = Luvanmusiq
Released = January 30, 2007
Format = Digital download, CD single, 12" single
Recorded = 2005-2006
Genre = R&B music
Length = 3:54
Label = Atlantic Records
Producer = Ivan "Orthodox" Beats
Last single = "Whoknows"
(2004)
This single = "B.U.D.D.Y"
(2007)
Next single = "Teachme"
(2007)

"B.U.D.D.Y." is the first single from Musiq Soulchild's fourth album "Luvanmusiq". It was released on January 30, 2007, after being serviced to radios in the US in late November.

It debuted on the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on December 16, 2006 at #75; in its 16th week on the chart, on March 31, 2007, the single reached #2, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks. "B.U.D.D.Y." entered the Billboard Hot 100 on February 10, 2007 at #100, and reached its peak position at #36 on April 7, 2007, in its 9th week on the tally. The song samples "Heartbeat" by Taana Gardner. A music video has been made for this song and can be viewed on YouTube.

The song was given a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

An official remix featuring Ja Rule & Fat Joe can also be found on the web and it's an iTunes Bonus Track of the album. Additional remixes feature Lupe Fiasco and a separate track produced by Jazze Pha featuring T.I. and Young Buck.