Australia’s rising star of soul Budjerah has just released his new single, What Should I Do?, and it’s the funkiest moment in his discography to date. 

Budjerah Slabb (born 2004), known mononymously as Budjerah, is an Aboriginal Australian singer-songwriter from Fingal Head, New South Wales. 

He is a Coodjinburra man from the Bundjalung nation.

His debut single "Missing You" was released in October 2020.

Teaming up with producer Konstantin Kersting,'What should I do?' sees Budjerah grappling with the feeling of being ignored by his so-called friends.

Budjerah’s soaring vocals are paired with synth-filled production on 'What Should I Do?', resulting in a track that’s as groovy as it is emotional. 

If you’ve ever been in a position where you’ve felt like you’ve been cast aside, then you’ll find yourself belting this one out at the top of your lungs.

Speaking about the meaning of What Should I Do?, Budjerah explains, “The lyrics for What Should I Do? came really easily. The inspiration came a few weeks earlier – I noticed that my friends weren’t really texting me or calling me; they had sort of pushed me to the side. I was sad because I didn’t have any friends, and didn’t know what to do. But now it’s over: I got some new friends.”

The video builds on the themes of the song, with Budjerah teaming up with Mick Soiza (who directed the video for Higher) once again.

Throughout the clip, we see Budjerah searching for a genuine connection – he’s present in the room, but he doesn’t feel included.

Speaking about the video, Mick explains, “Apart from the track being a soulful undercover dance floor banger, I feel this song captures a lot of the social anxiety and disconnection so many people feel but are too afraid or embarrassed to voice.

Comments:

LittyThaPlug

this is the soulful voice Australia been missing  for so long

Tom Heath

that ending as well - what a voice

hi :D

this is like my favourite song right now, help i can't get it out of my head.

Jalbu

Another great one, good beat and melody too deadly ????

Songstats

Love this release!! Did you know that this track got added to the editorial playlist 'Low-key Weekend' with over 82K Followers on Spotify!

Yahushua's Chosen

I absolutely love this song!! Sooooo smooth.. This would be the 5th time I listened to it today.  Vocals are on fire! This is a classic, it will never get old. The melody wow!!  Lyrics are spot on! Great job! Very talented!

Makas

Ooooh, thank you for this song , great voice,!!!! Remind me great songs of 70 & -80 !!!! Just keep creating ????????

Sara Clothier

This is amazing, the song, the idea behind the video, it's brilliant.

Nurse Ruby

Congratulations on this new release! Love the vibe...and the set ????!

Sue Hanger

Wow!!!… what a great song!! Just smooth and brilliant!

Ben Sultana

I think you saved me brother, thank you so much for that. Much love

unenglishable

fuck yeah.  i literally searched youtube for "what should i do?" i was thinking more about with my life and career, but i'm glad i found this - solid performance, great production value, and....  less than 500 likes with half a million views??  hit that like button yo, this video slaps

Ana C

So smooth - absolutely love it

Janet Butler

Beautiful voice love it. Relaxing music thank you huys

Paul McDonald

Superb well done on another brilliant track and video Budjerah. Respect ✊????

Alex Florence

MY GUY.... M Y  G U Y. FInally someone is bringing the fonky chonky stank back to music. Subscribed.

Nurse Ruby

Amongst the crowd but feeling so alone... Current earworm...

James Everett

You got my love. Feel this in my soul. Love from England

Nurse Ruby

This has a cool vibe but seriously, i can feel the inner struggle of the song. I can hear my introvert self talking! Budj, how good are you that you can make this a cool song!? Congratulations!

Kym Jenkins

Love love love Budjerah - Amazing artist

Alain Star

Really nice, well done !

Lucy Little

Beautiful voice

Brett Erix

Killer voice. LOVE it

Susan Evans

Cool song...well done

Moses Moses

Love this

Luke Vespa

What a voice

Franz Galahad

I need the chords for this

PortMac.News Editor

Australia's Michael Jackson