Native Budz, a San Francisco-based DJ collective, emerged in the late 1990s, blending elements of acid house, trance, hip hop, ambient, and world music to define their unique trip-hop sound. Comprising G2 (Gregory Gordon), Tony Fader, Chris Campbell, bTru (Bill Thompson), and Marc Paley, the group produced their self-titled album at Pyramind Studios using all-analog equipment. Their track "Bruthas" gained prominence on the "Trance Ambient" compilation, contributing to over 70,000 units sold. Influenced by artists like Massive Attack and Future Sound of London, Native Budz's smoky grooves continue to resonate with fans of the genre. ([nativebudz.bandcamp.com](https://nativebudz.bandcamp.com/album/native-budz?utm_source=openai))