Buttafly is the kind of track that doesn’t rush your ears—it settles in and stretches out, wrapping its message in velvet while never softening the truth. With production helmed by Cam Be and Neak, this piece opens like a sunrise: slow, warm, assured. J. Ivy brings gravity with his poetic phrasing, navigating the journey from struggle to elevation with the clarity of a man who’s lived it. Johnny Burgos and Oliv Blu add soul-deep resonance, their vocals rising and falling like prayer and protest intertwined. Backed by lush live saxophone from Kenneth Leftridge Jr. and keys from Tamar Grier, “Buttafly” doesn’t just ride the beat—it breathes with it.

This collaboration marks another high point for Cam Be and Neak, whose forthcoming album A Film Called Black (dropping June 19) promises to be more than a project—it’s a cultural contribution. Cam Be’s creative depth spans Emmy-winning film work, photography, and a rich discography that’s been steadily evolving since the late 2000s. Neak brings equally strong credentials as a producer and emcee deeply rooted in Chicago’s soul-forward hip-hop lineage. With Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy on deck and the soulful touch of Johnny Burgos, the collective energy behind “Buttafly” is focused, intentional, and gracefully defiant. This is transformation music—rooted in pain, raised by purpose.

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