“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death
As Black History Month closes and Women’s History Month begins, a comeback story rooted in resilience, loss, and legacy is unfolding. The industry might want to pay attention. R&B singer Wadena has officially stepped back into the spotlight with her new single “Bum Busta,” produced by Grammy-winning Atlanta heavyweight Zaytoven — and the early numbers are turning heads. Released on Valentine’s Day, the record made immediate impact: 10,000+ YouTube streams within the first 24 hours Nearly 25,000 YouTube views in under 72 hours 13,000+ streams on Spotify 10,000+ streams on SoundCloud Continued traction across major digital platforms For an independent artist who previously struggled to surpass 1,000 streams, the surge marks a significant shift. “This is organic. No label machine. Just resilience,” Wadena says. A Decade of Industry Tension Wadena says she spent over ten years navigating industry disputes tied to past songwriter credit conflicts involving Grammy-...