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399:'s Candace McDuffie wrote the song "kicks off things with a hearty vehemence against rip-roaring production and dangerously accurate one-liners from Abstract like, 'A platinum record not gon' keep my Black ass out of jail.' Danny Brown's quirkiness perfectly aligns with the bombast of the track—the way he contorts his voice to match the energy of any given song has always been his strongest asset." Will Richards of 29: 435:
The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Dan Streit with creative direction from Kevin Abstract, it has been described as "chaotic" and features saturated colors and animated backdrops. In the beginning, Brockhampton cruises in a car as the surrounding landscape morphs. They are
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stated, "'Buzzcut' isn't any more focused than their past joints, but the arrangement is more interesting than awkward. Fellow experimental renegade Danny Brown also makes an appearance, but even he has trouble navigating the song's psychedelic landscape. That's not a diss to Danny, it's a testament
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called it a "dynamite return, one that ripples with a barely contained sense of energy" and remarked that "The production has a day-glo quality, while Danny Brown's electrifying guest turn sends BROCKHAMPTON to another level." Eli Enis of
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also seen wrestling each other along with Danny Brown, puking green slime, and fleeing in terror from Brown when he transforms into a monster.
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commented the song "sees Danny Brown doing what Danny Brown does so well, bringing untameable, frenetic energy."
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reflects on matters related to his family and Brockhampton's rise to prominence, hinting at
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The song was well-received by music critics. Robin Murray of
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Jones, Marcus; Enis, Eli; Suskind, Alex (March 26, 2021).
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stated the song "best typifies the chaos" throughout
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Index


Single
Brockhampton
Danny Brown
Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine
Genre
Psychedelic rap
Label
RCA
Songwriter(s)
Ian Simpson
Daniel Sewell
Stephen Feigenbaum
Producer(s)
Johan Lenox
Brockhampton
Sugar
Count On Me
Danny Brown
Lean Beef Patty
"Buzzcut"
YouTube
all caps
Brockhampton
Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine
Danny Brown
Kevin Abstract
Ameer Vann
incels
Abbey Road

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