Baby Bash

Baby Bash
Baby Bash in 2010
Baby Bash in 2010
Background information
Birth nameRonald Ray Bryant
Also known asBaby Beesh
Born (1969-10-18) October 18, 1969 (age 54)
Vallejo, California, U.S.
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1996–present
Labels

Ronald Ray Bryant[1] (born October 18, 1969),[2] better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.[3][4] His first two albums, Savage Dreams (2001) and On Tha Cool (2002) were released independently through Dope House Records. After changing the last part of his stage name to "Bash," he released the 2003 single "Suga Suga" (featuring Frankie J), which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and led to his signing of a recording contract from Universal Records. "Suga Suga" served as the lead single for his third album and major label debut, Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003).

In 2005, he guest appeared on Frankie J's single "Obsession (No Es Amor)," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, Super Saucy (2005) was supported by the lead single "Baby, I'm Back" (featuring Akon). His fifth album, Cyclone (2007) was released through Arista Records; its lead single of the same name (featuring T-Pain) and follow-up, "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston), were met with moderate success on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, Bashtown (2011) was released independently.[5][6]

He has collaborated with a number of artists throughout his career, such as West Coast rappers B-Legit, Nate Dogg, Coolio, E-40[7] and Mac Dre; R&B singers such as Avant, Keith Sweat, Bohemia, and Mario;[8] and other Latino artists such as Fat Joe, South Park Mexican, Natalie, Frost,[7] and Pitbull.[9] Alongside his own career, he's released a total of nine collaborative albums; four with fellow California rapper Jay Tee as "Latino Velvet," and respective projects with Paul Wall and Frankie J.[10][11]

  1. ^ ASCAP repertoire search for writer Ronald Bryant and performer Baby Bash
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (5 October 2010). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 9th Edition: Complete Chart Information about America's Most Popular Songs and Artists, 1955-2009. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. ISBN 9780823085545.
  3. ^ djvlad (31 July 2017). "Baby Bash on Being a Hispanic Rapper But Not Gang Related, Raised Around Blacks". YouTube.
  4. ^ Jeffries, David (2007). "Baby Bash – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
  5. ^ "Baby Bash – Billboard Singles". AllMusic. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  6. ^ "Baby Bash and Frankie J Take a Look Back at their 2003 hit "Suga Suga"". Billboard.com. February 3, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Birchmeier, Jason. "Get" overview. AllMusic
  8. ^ "Baby Bash: Flyest Mexican Under the Radar". LatinRapper.com. 2005-04-08. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  9. ^ Jeffries, David. "Super Saucy" overview. AllMusic: 2005.
  10. ^ "Reedley singer, songwriter strikes music partnership with Baby Bash | abc30.com". abc30.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  11. ^ "2nd Baby Bash Interview". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.