Buku
Pittsburgh, US
bass · dubstep · edm trap · electronic
Robert Balotsky, known professionally as Buku, is a Pittsburgh-based electronic music producer and DJ renowned for his intricate sound design and genre-blending bass music. A graduate of Duquesne University's Music Technology program who has been playing drums since age 8, he combines deceptively simple and emotive melodies with resounding low-end and intricate drum patterns. Since his 2013 debut, he has amassed streaming figures in the tens of millions, released music on prominent labels like WAKAAN, and has been championed by notable curators including Pete Tong, Diplo, and Zane Lowe. His music has also received placements on ESPN, GoPro, and EA Sports' Madden series.
