Buddahbeads first turned heads in 2020, when a standout feature on Shanti Dope’s underground hit “Lutang” introduced his raw lyricism and gritty delivery to audiences across the Philippines, marking the arrival of a creative force that would redefine what modern OPM could sound like. That early breakout set the stage for a discography that rejects rigid genre boundaries, and Hot Keys sits firmly within that evolving body of work, leaning into the accessible, wide-reaching pop framework that has allowed Buddahbeads to connect with listeners far beyond the core of underground hip-hop fandom that first embraced his work. His signature creative approach fuses sharp trap production, street rap cadences, and traditional OPM influences, a blend that feels both rooted in the long history of Filipino popular music and sharply aligned with the global sounds that dominate contemporary streaming platforms.