[14] In October 2020, Budjerah released his debut single, "Missing You" which topped the Triple J airplay chart.

[3] Hayden Davies from Pilerats said "Missing You is a spectacular introductory moment for Budjerah that combines pockets of his life with the music that defined it, bringing together a tapestry of long-time influences spread through soul, hip-hop, R&B, indie and pop only to distil it into a sound that seemingly moves between all of them, capturing the multi-faceted musical brain of someone whose moment has been a long time coming.

"[15] In March 2021, Apple Music announced Budjerah as its latest local Up Next artist, an initiative to identify and showcase rising talent from across Australia and New Zealand.

Budjerah said "I'm really excited to be included in Up Next Local on Apple Music for my brand new EP which I wrote with Matt Corby at his studio just down the road from my house.

[19] His single "Ready for the Sky" was released in July 2022 has been dubbed "irresistibly smooth"[20] and "a warm slice of soul"[20] that showcases "Budjerah's immersive vocal and lyrical skills.

"[22] Budjerah also released single "Video Game" with the lyrics co-written by Meg Mac, Matt Corby, and Chris Collins.

[23] In June 2023, Budjerah released a cover of Crowded House's "Better Be Home Soon" with WILSN, as part of Mushroom Records' 50th anniversary celebration.

The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia.