Set It Off
| Set It Off | ||||
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 "Set It Off" album cover | ||||
| 📅 Released | 2026-03-13 | |||
| 🎙️ Recorded | 2026-03-08 | |||
| Studio | Bandlab | |||
| ⏳ Length | 1:47 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| 🏷️ Label | Independent | |||
| 🤑 Producer | When?, Harz, Buddy Man | |||
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Background
"Set It Off" is a hip-hop single by American rapper Buddy Man. Released in March 2026, the track serves as a landmark record in the artist's discography, marking the culmination of a multi-year creative development process spanning several stage names and project releases. The track gained notable regional traction following radio play on Atlanta’s V-103 and significant local popularity.
Composition
The record's origin traces back to March 5, 2023, when Buddy Man recorded the earliest version of the track on the digital audio workstation BandLab under the pseudonym Yvng Heat. Titled "Catch a Body," this early iteration utilized the same instrumental foundation produced by frequent collaborator when?, though it featured entirely different lyrics from the final studio release.
Reception
Visual Media: Upon its official release in March 2026, the single was accompanied by an official visualizer rollout. An official music video was produced and filmed during this era, though it ultimately remained unreleased in favor of the visualizer.
Radio Exposure: The single gained instant regional traction after receiving airplay on Atlanta's V-103 via veteran radio personality DJ Greg Street.
Local Impact: "Set It Off" created significant viral momentum within Buddy Man’s local community, becoming a staple record across his high school campus among both students and faculty.
Track listing
Digital download / streaming
"Set It Off" – 1:47 (Producer: when?)
References
https://youtu.be/XvCL9vYZfGY?si=4jUH7iBZECeJoTLo
