You Don’t Just Listen to Siddzartha’s “Emo Buddha”, You Witness It

There’s tons of hip-hop tracks that will give you all the rush from its catchy beats and addictive hooks, yet only a few leave a lasting imprint. Siddzartha’s Emo Buddha falls into that standouts, and it’s not just because of its hip-hop sensibilities but also with its touch of R&B.

Behind Siddzartha is the Bangladeshi-American, independent screenwriter A.M. Siddiqui. Hailing from Los Angeles, he delivers an 8-track EP project that channels the spirit of his music influences such as Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Tupac.

Emo Buddha feels like what would happen if an artist has pride and purpose in crafting a masterpiece. It’s not just an EP, it’s a material and spiritual journey—a remarkable one. Every single track feels like a chapter with a ringing desire to be better in pursuit of self-discovery and self-actualization.

There’s desperation right from the opening track, Home. The way it repeats, “bring me home,” tells you that it’s not just a lyric, it’s something you say as a genuine plea from the very core of your emotions. The layers got that raw, somber itch into it, but not in an overwhelmingly-sad-way. Just enough to pull you into its mood and atmosphere. For setting the tone of the project, this 95-second gem is exceptional.

As an alternative hip-hop track, Selfish might not be something you’d expect. Instead of empty flexes and glorifying isolation, it gives a new perspective. It doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, it’s just honest and real. It confesses all the struggles both mentally and emotionally like it’s straight out of passing thoughts that keeps you awake at midnight. It’s an anthem for self-preservation, not the one you’d do out of hate and negativity, but the kind that’s done out of necessity. It might be as simple as not picking up the phone or as big as stepping back from everything, it’s all the acts branded as selfishness fueled by survival.

Diary got those fire beats and verses. You can definitely hear Siddzartha’s effortless swag dominating the track, carrying it through his punchy, confident delivery. What makes this song stand out more is its sharp lyricism, living up to its title more.

If Diary invites you to nod along the beat, SoundCloud Rapper asks you to move with it. It’s not just Siddzartha’s flow in rapping that you’ll love about this, it’s the bursting energy, natural charisma that heightens your interest to keep on listening. And the catch is it’s not just baseless boasts, it’s coming from a person who knows his worth.

After that highly infectious beats, Belong traps you in its introspective flair. It legit feels like taking an exclusive peek into someone’s mind. The idea of existing through places and people, yet never truly finding the one where you truly belong is kind of a heavy, bleak emotion covered in its hip-hop sensibilities.

One Night stands out with its static-like beat and ambient texture, almost like tuning into an old TV or radio. The chant-like vocals paired with Hindi lyrics add a unique cultural touch, while the chorus brings it all together in a surprisingly catchy way.

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Just like the opening track, Karma gives you a better view of Siddzartha’s top tier vocals. This 60-second track proves he doesn’t just excel in dropping sick bars and fire raps, the spirit of R&B is also in his veins. And honestly, this side of him with soulful delivery deserves full spotlight.

At its core, this hip–hop and R&B project is for people who fight their inner battles and are very much aware of their flaws. Its seamless narrative echoes the desire to grow. And the thing is, you don’t just listen to it, you witness it. Hence, Siddzartha’s Emo Buddha is not made just for a casual listen, it’s meant to be replayed and revisited.