Baby Bash

Biography

Ronald Ray Bryant, better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper. His first two albums, Savage Dreams×Savage Dreams19 June 2001 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 19 tracks1Whodoo3:592Quarterback2:113Watch How Quick4:074N.R.G.3:375Nice Ta Meet Ya3:416Too Many Things4:047Who Wanna Creep3:398Nana Tonight4:149Blowin on Fire2:4710Brain4:2311Pronto3:5812Already3:1313Cool Tonight3:5214Styrofoam Cup3:3315Woowoo3:3316Crossing Game3:5117Whupani--a3:4418Na Na Get Wet5:1119Come on Now3:06 (2001) and On Tha Cool×On tha Cool18 June 2002 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 17 tracks1Intro (Aw Naw)4:122Feelin Me4:093Vamanos4:144On tha Cool4:185They Don't Even Know5:046Posted Up3:407Woy Oy5:028Dime Piece4:089Too Many Things4:0110Short Skirts3:4711Hydro Luv3:2412Yesterday2:1013On da Go3:5314Head Hunta3:2715Early in da Morning4:4616In Motion4:0417Maxminelli4:39 (2002), were released by the independent Houston-based label Dope House Records under his former stage name "Baby Beesh". It was changed to "Baby Bash" before he signed with Universal Records in 2003 and released his pop rap single, "Suga Suga×Suga Suga2003 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 5 tracks1Suga Suga4:032Suga Suga (instrumental)4:033Suga Suga (a cappella)3:264Feelin' Me4:135Early in da Morning4:46" (featuring Frankie J), in July of that year. The song became his first hit, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and serving as 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)×Obsession (No es amor)1 February 2005 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Obsession (No es amor) (album version with rap)3:472Obsession (No es amor) (album version without rap)3:223Obsession (No es amor) (Luny Tunes Reggaeton mix)3:374Obsession (No es amor) (Sic Element Radio mix)3:48," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. His fourth album, Super Saucy×Super Saucy15 March 2005 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Baby I’m Back3:392Super Saucy3:593That’s My Lady (Money)3:514Throwed Off3:415Trees3:466Who Wit’ Me?3:267No Way Jose5:348Keep It 1004:229Step in da Club4:0610That’s What tha Pimpin’s There For4:4411Bubbalicious4:1812Better Than I Can Tell Ya4:2213Hennessey4:4514Outro5:3415Obsession3:29 (2005), peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and was led by the top 20 single, "Baby, I'm Back" (featuring Akon). After transferring to Arista Records, he released his 2007 single, "Cyclone×Cyclone30 October 2007 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Numero Uno2:552Cyclone3:583Supa Chic3:394Just Like That2:205What Is It3:216Mamacita4:037Dip With You3:208Spreewells Spinnin'4:449As Days Go By (The Love Letter)4:2810Na Na4:4011Thrill Is Gone4:2612Don't Stop3:5213Mean Mug3:5614Ronnie Rey All Day... Choppin' It Up (Interview)3:06" (featuring T-Pain), which matched "Suga Suga" on the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded his fifth album of the same name (2007). His fourth album, Bashtown×Bashtown22 March 2011 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1Intro1:302Swanananana3:563Go Girl3:464Hit Me (BBM Me) If You Miss Me3:485Kick Rocks3:286Body Moves Slow4:207Don’t Mess With Texas4:258Woyyoy3:289Beast in the Bedroom3:5510Good for My Money3:5111Roller Coaster Ride3:5412Head Hunta3:3213Hope I Don’t Violate4:5314Buttakup3:2915Fantasy Girl3:2816Buttakup (remix)3:28 (2011), was released independently.
He has collaborated with a number of artists throughout his career, such as West Coast rappers B-Legit, Nate Dogg, Coolio, E-40 and Mac Dre; R&B singers such as Avant, Keith Sweat, Bohemia, and Mario; and other Latino artists such as Fat Joe, South Park Mexican, Natalie, Frost, and Pitbull. Alongside his solo career, he has released nine collaborative albums; four with fellow California rapper Jay Tee as "Latino Velvet," and respective projects with Paul Wall and Frankie J.

Early life

Bryant was born in Vallejo, California, to a father of English descent and a mother of Mexican descent. Bryant was raised by his grandmother after his parents went to jail and Bryant's father and uncles exposed him to many different types of musical genres. Initially, Bryant wanted to be a professional basketball player. He played basketball at Solano Community College. An ankle injury prevented Bryant from pursuing basketball as a career and he starting making music in his friend's recording studio.

1990s–2002: Savage Dreams and On tha Cool

Bryant's music career began as part of the group Potna Duece in Vallejo, California. He went to Houston in 1998, where he met fellow rapper South Park Mexican. Prior to his success as a solo artist he, under the name "Baby Beesh", was part of rap groups Potna Deuce and Latino Velvet.
Bash's debut album, Savage Dreams×Savage Dreams19 June 2001 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 19 tracks1Whodoo3:592Quarterback2:113Watch How Quick4:074N.R.G.3:375Nice Ta Meet Ya3:416Too Many Things4:047Who Wanna Creep3:398Nana Tonight4:149Blowin on Fire2:4710Brain4:2311Pronto3:5812Already3:1313Cool Tonight3:5214Styrofoam Cup3:3315Woowoo3:3316Crossing Game3:5117Whupani--a3:4418Na Na Get Wet5:1119Come on Now3:06, was released on the independent label Dope House Records in 2001. The album features guest performances by South Park Mexican, Frost, Jay Tee, Mr. Kee, Don Cisco and Merciless.
On tha Cool is his second studio album, released June 11, 2002, on Dope House Records. It was produced by Happy P and Johnny Z. The album features guest performances by SPM, Jay Tee, Russell Lee, Don Cisco, Mr. Shadow and DJ Kane.

2003–2005: Tha Smokin' Nephew, Ménage à Trois and Super Saucy

The acclaim he received caught the attention of Universal Records, who signed him later that year. In 2003, Baby Bash released his first album on a major label, Tha Smokin' Nephew. It debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200. Five months after its release, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA. As of March 2005, the album has sold 531,000 copies in the United States. Ménage à Trois is an independent label album (fifth album overall) by Baby Bash.
In 2005, Bash released Super Saucy. Super Saucy is the first official studio album (sixth album overall) by Baby Bash released in March 2005. It spawned the hit single, "Baby I'm Back" (featuring Akon) which reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also his last release on Universal Records before signing with Arista Records. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 with 48,000 copies sold in the first week released, becoming Baby Bash's highest-charting album to date.

2006–2011: Cyclone and Bashtown

He was featured on Paula DeAnda's first single "Doin' Too Much", from her debut album Paula DeAnda. His third studio album, Cyclone×Cyclone30 October 2007 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Numero Uno2:552Cyclone3:583Supa Chic3:394Just Like That2:205What Is It3:216Mamacita4:037Dip With You3:208Spreewells Spinnin'4:449As Days Go By (The Love Letter)4:2810Na Na4:4011Thrill Is Gone4:2612Don't Stop3:5213Mean Mug3:5614Ronnie Rey All Day... Choppin' It Up (Interview)3:06 (initially titled Ronnie Rey All Day×Ronnie Rey All Day18 November 2014 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Certified Freak4:142Tattoos On Her Side4:013Light Up Light Up4:074We Ready3:425Middle of the Night3:066Mexican Burt Reynolds4:377Put That On My Tab3:388Noche y Dia3:419King Size Mattress5:1810We Don't Talk4:5411Cinco De Mayo4:2312Tryna Get Pizzaid4:5613Blow It In Her Face3:3114We Can Fuh3:5415So Fine4:09), was released in late October 2007. So far, Bryant has released three singles from the album: "Mamacita", featuring Marcos Hernandez, "Na Na", and "Cyclone", featuring Mickaël & T-Pain. During the month of the album's release, Baby Bash became Myspace's No. 1 Latin artist, and the single "Cyclone" sold over 750,000 digital copies and ringtones prior to the album's release.
Bryant completed a film entitled Primos, starring Chingo Bling and Danny Trejo. The comedy involves three cousins working in a bakery with dreams of making money and was released in 2010. His major-label debut, Tha Smokin' Nephew, was well received by AllMusic, but his 2007 album, Cyclone, was given mixed reviews, including a negative review by Rolling Stone magazine.
Bashtown is the fourth studio album by Bryant. Released on March 22, 2011, it is the first album to be released on Upstairs Records. Bashtown features production from Jim Jonsin, Printz Board, Happy P, Mickaël, J. Lacy, and C-Ballin, and features vocal guests E-40, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and Lloyd, among others. According to Bryant, the album was recorded in 2010.
In December 2010, Bryant was offered a job as an on-air personality for Wild 94.9, a Rhythmic Contemporary commercial radio station in San Francisco, California. In the same month, Bryant announced that he would be endorsing a new energy drink for women named after his 2011 single "Go Girl". Part of the sales proceeds from the energy drink will be donated to various charities for breast cancer- and ovarian cancer-research for women.

2011–present: Unsung

Bryant was arrested with Paul Wall on the night of September 10, 2011, in El Paso, Texas, for possession of marijuana. Both rappers were released the same night on US$300 bail.
Bryant has three kids: two boys, a girl, and a stepdaughter and has a longtime girlfriend Jennifer.
On December 17, 2013, Bryant released his eighth studio album, Unsung. The album features artists such as Too Short, Miguel, and Problem. Production credits of the album belong to DJ Rex, Happy Perez, Mickaël, J. Lacy, and C-Ballin.

Studio albums

Savage Dreams (2001)
On Tha Cool (2002)
Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003)
Super Saucy (2005)
Cyclone (2007)
Bashtown (2011)
Unsung (2013)
Ronnie Rey All Day (2014)
Don't Panic, It's Organic (2016)

Collaboration albums

Welcome to Da Tilt with Potna Deuce (1994)
Latino Velvet Project with Latino Velvet (1997)
Velvet City with Latino Velvet (2000)
Wanted with Lone Star Ridaz (2001)
Velvetism with Jay Tee (2002)
M.S.U. with Jay Tee (2012)
Playamade Mexicanz with Lucky Luciano (2012)
The Legalizers: Legalize or Die, Vol. 1 with Paul Wall (2016)
Sangria with Frankie J (2017)

Films

Pain (2010)
Filly Brown (2013)
Vengeance (2014)