Buddy’s Simmie Sims III marks a defining moment in his career, as he steps forward under his given name and embraces a deeper sense of identity, legacy, and reflection. This album carries the familiar West Coast energy he’s known for, but beneath the surface lies a more introspective voice shaped by grief, family, and spiritual awareness.

In this episode of Everything Ain’t 4 Everybody, we explore how Buddy balances celebration with vulnerability, and what this project reveals about his evolution as both an artist and a man.