"Baby I'm Back," Baby Bash

[Libra]

This is #75 on Rhythmic with 166 spins and a bullet of 145.

[EvanJ]

www2.allaccess.com/sounds/babybaby.ram

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BABY BASH FEATURING AKON
Baby I'm Back
Producer(s): Aliaune "Akon" Thiam
Writer(s): A. Thiam, R. Bryant
Publisher(s): Noka International Music/ Famous Music (ASCAP)/Latino Velvet Music (BMI)
Genre: R&B/HIP-HOP
Label/Catalog Number: Universal UNIR-21376 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: January 22, 2005

It has been more than a year since Baby Bash's "Suga Suga" hit the top 10, and now he returns with the aptly titled "Baby I'm Back." The lyrics may be for the ladies, but the beat is something everyone can snap their fingers to—or shake what their mama gave them. The track wastes no time getting into its groove by blending Bash's Latin/rap grit with smooth vocals and a soulful rhythm. The result is sophisticated yet playful. A relative newcomer, Bash isn't the first rapper to put on display his soft side, but he pulls it off with as much style and substance as an old pro. Baby, he's back indeed. Now, let's just hope there's more where this came from. Sophomore album "Super Saucy," the follow-up to the gold-selling "Smokin' Nephew," arrives in March.—KK

[Libra]

This came perilously close to losing its bullet during the year-end break. Now it at least has a triple-digit bullet. (+150 and is #52)

However, could this be held down by the explosion of "Obsession"? (Much like how "Goodies" became a smash while "Vibrate" was a massive flop)

[reception]

It's featured on the Radio And Records Going For Adds Spotlight.

[allow that]

This is pretty good, though it's no "Suga Suga"

[EvanJ]

It debuts at Number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100.