New “Buddy & Biscuit” album to be released on vinyl with accompanying video
James “Biscuit” Rouse, a talented drummer, vocalist, and producer hailing from Philadelphia, is set to release his groundbreaking vinyl album ‘Biscuit & Buddy’ on Friday, October 24th. This album is a unique reimagining of Buddy Miles’s iconic tracks through Biscuit’s creative lens. Released digitally in 2024 by Leopard Records, a German funk/jazz label, ‘Biscuit & Buddy’ breathes new life into Buddy’s classics such as “Them Changes,” “Life is What You Make It,” and Neil Young’s “Down By The River,” now accompanied by a fresh music video. According to Biscuit, this tribute is deeply personal as Buddy Miles was not just a musical influence but a blueprint for the kind of musician he aspires to be.
Moreover, ‘Biscuit & Buddy’ showcases Rouse’s original compositions like “GI Gina,” “Enough Is Enough,” and “Shine,” combining elements of soul, funk, and rock to pay homage to his idol in a genre-defying manner. This album, the first-ever full-length Buddy Miles tribute, boasts a star-studded lineup of musicians, including Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish, Marcus Machado, Charisa “The Violin Diva” Rouse, V. Jeffrey Smith, Lez Lemon, Kenyatta Beasley, Gil-XI Defay, and more. Produced by James C. Rouse, mixed by Andre Betts, and mastered exclusively for vinyl, ‘Biscuit & Buddy’ is a project years in the making, now ready for its grand unveiling.
James Rouse’s musical journey has taken him on tour and into the studio with notable artists like Lauryn Hill, Vivian Green, and Syleena Johnson, among others. His current role as a drummer for Gerald Veasley and Vernon Reid’s Band of Gypsys Revisited highlights his versatility and skill. Additionally, Rouse is part of Jerry Wonda and Arden Altino’s production team and has contributed his songwriting talents to various artists like Elijah Blake, Kenny Bobien, and George Burton.
The album features 11 tracks that serve as a unique tribute to Buddy Miles’s legacy. Rouse emphasizes the significance of this project, stating that understanding Buddy’s musical influence is embedded in his very being. It is a heartfelt celebration of a multifaceted talent whose music revolutionized the industry.
For more information about ‘Biscuit & Buddy,’ please visit James Rouse’s official website.