Baby Mama (Brandy song)
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| Released | May 1, 2020 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
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| Length | 3:18 | |||
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"Baby Mama" is a song recorded by American singer Brandy Norwood, featuring rapper Chance the Rapper. It was written by Norwood, Chance, Akil King, and Kimberly “Kaydence” Krysiuk, while production was helmed by Hit Boy and Norwood. It was released as the lead single from Norwood's seventh studio album B7.[1] The bass-heavy, horn-influenced uptempo R&B track pays homage to single mothers, with Norwood specifically celebrating her love for daughter Sy'rai. "Baby Mama" was released to all digital outlets on May 1, 2020.
Background and promotion[edit]
"Baby Mama" was officially announced as the lead single for Norwood's upcoming seventh studio album on American talk show, The Talk in March 2020. The song's release was postponed due to the 2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic. [2] The song was officially released digitally on May 1, 2020.
Composition[edit]
"Baby Mama", stylistically, combines influences of R&B, Hip-hop and modern trap music Norwood described the track to have been influenced by her relationship with her daughter, serving as a somewhat tribute to hardworking mothers across the world. Furthermore, Norwood revealed: “My new single is about embracing the strength and fortitude needed not only in motherhood, but in life,” the singer said in a press release. “I am thrilled that Chance joined me on this track, and I hope my fans find it as uplifting as I intended it to be!”.[3]
Chart performance[edit]
Upon its release, "Baby Mama" debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs in the week ending May 9, 2020.[4] This marked her first list entry as a leading artist since "Wildest Dreams" in 2012.[4] In addition, it reached number 26 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[5]
Music video[edit]
Background and release[edit]
An accompanying music video was directed by Derek Blanks and Frank Gatson Jr., the latter of whom Norwood had frequently collaborated with throughout her career, including videos for "I Wanna Be Down" (1994) and “Put It Down" (2012).[6][7] "Baby Mama" was filmed at the Fat Eye Studios in Los Angeles in the week of January 29, 2020,[8] prior to social distancing and the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.[9] The video premiered on BET outlets on May 4, 2020, and uploaded online soon after. [10]
Synopsis[edit]
The video draws inspiration from Fosse-style choreography and the 1969 musical film Sweet Charity, specifically from actor Sammy Davis Jr. performance of the song "The Rhythm of Life". The video opens with Norwood and her dancers in an open warehouse surrounded by classic cars. Donning an array of colorful suits and jackets, Norwood performs a series of dance sequences with the dancers, fusing contemporary jazz and hip-hop stylings. [11] Chance the Rapper appears in the video, interacting with Norwood through an orange two-seater.
Live performances[edit]
Norwood first performed the song live on Good Morning America during their 2020 Spring Concert Series. She live streamed her performance from her home due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.[12]
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