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[[Image:Superbash.jpg|right|frame|Baby Bash on the cover of his album, ''Super Saucy'']]
{{Infobox musical artist
'''Baby Bash''', also known as '''Baby Beesh''', (born '''Ronnie Ray Bryant''' on [[October 18]], [[1970]] in [[Vallejo, California|Vallejo]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]]) is an [[United States|American]] rapper.
| name = Baby Bash
| image = Baby Bash 2010.jpg
| caption = Baby Bash in 2010
| birth_name = Ronald Ray Bryant
| alias = Baby Beesh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|10|18}}
| birth_place = [[Vallejo, California]], U.S.
| origin = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], U.S.
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupations = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter
}}
| discography = [[Baby Bash discography]]
| years_active = 1996–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* Diamond Lane
* Bashtown
* [[Empire Distribution|EMPIRE]]
* Upstairs
* [[Arista Records|Arista]]
* [[Universal Records (defunct record label)|Universal]]
* [[Dope House Records|Dope House]]
}}
| website =
}}


'''Ronald Ray Bryant'''<ref>[https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/writer/ronald%20bryant/performer/baby%20bash ASCAP repertoire search] for writer Ronald Bryant and performer Baby Bash</ref> (born October 18, 1975),<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EW9RsB0a0oAC&dq=baby+bash&pg=PA43 | title=The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 9th Edition: Complete Chart Information about America's Most Popular Songs and Artists, 1955-2009 | isbn=9780823085545 | last1=Whitburn | first1=Joel | date=5 October 2010 | publisher=Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed }}</ref> better known by his stage name '''Baby Bash''' (formerly '''Baby Beesh'''), is an American rapper from [[Vallejo, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnx0arHLwBs|title=Baby Bash on Being a Hispanic Rapper But Not Gang Related, Raised Around Blacks|last=djvlad|date=31 July 2017|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref name="amg">{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first= David|title=Baby Bash – Biography|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=baby-bash-p357051/biography|pure_url=yes}}|website=[[AllMusic]]|year=2007|access-date=2007-09-16}}</ref> His first two albums, ''[[Savage Dreams]]'' (2001) and ''[[On Tha Cool]]'' (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 (defunct record label)|Universal Records]] in 2003 and released his [[pop rap]] single, "[[Suga Suga]]" (featuring [[Frankie J]]), in July of that year. The song became his first [[hit song|hit]], peaking at number seven on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and serving as lead single for his third album and major label debut, ''[[Tha Smokin' Nephew]]'' (2003).
Baby Bash grew up with his [[Latin]] side of the family. His [[Mexican]] mother and [[Anglo]] father both went to prison when Bash was young, resulting in little contact with them. Growing up, his uncles and grandmother exposed him to many different types of musical genres.He also worked with the late [[Mac Dre]].


In 2005, he guest appeared on Frankie J's single "[[Obsession (No Es Amor)]]," which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. His fourth album, ''[[Super Saucy]]'' (2005), peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and was led by the top 20 single, "[[Baby, I'm Back (song)|Baby, I'm Back]]" (featuring [[Akon]]). After transferring to [[Arista Records]], he released his 2007 single, "[[Cyclone (song)|Cyclone]]" (featuring [[T-Pain]]), which matched "Suga Suga" on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded his [[Cyclone (Baby Bash album)|fifth album of the same name]] (2007). His fourth album, ''[[Bashtown]]'' (2011), was released independently.<ref name="single discography">{{cite web|title=Baby Bash – Billboard Singles|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p357051|pure_url=yes}}|website=[[AllMusic]]|year=2008|access-date=2008-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/baby-bash-frankie-j-suga-suga-video-interview-8062776/amp/|title=Baby Bash and Frankie J Take a Look Back at their 2003 hit "Suga Suga"|website=Billboard.com|date=February 3, 2017}}</ref>
Baby Bash's career began to rise when he went to [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]], where he met fellow rapper [[South Park Mexican]]. Thus, he decided to re-locate there. Prior to his success as a solo artist he was part of rap groups Potna Deuce, Latino Velvet and N2DEEP. Bash's debut album entitled ''Savage Dreams'' was released on the independent label, Dope House Records in 2001. The acclaim he received soon 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'', and ''Super Saucy'' in 2005.


He has collaborated with a number of artists throughout his career, such as [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] rappers [[B-Legit]], [[Nate Dogg]], [[Coolio]], [[E-40]]<ref name="wiggy">Birchmeier, Jason. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r573346|pure_url=yes}} "Get" overview]. AllMusic</ref> and [[Mac Dre]]; [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singers such as [[Avant (singer)|Avant]], [[Keith Sweat]], [[Bohemia (musician)|Bohemia]], and [[Mario (singer)|Mario]];<ref name=LR>{{cite web|title=Baby Bash: Flyest Mexican Under the Radar|url=http://latinrapper.com/featurednews33.html |work=LatinRapper.com|date=2005-04-08|access-date=2008-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416131041/http://www.latinrapper.com/featurednews33.html | archive-date=16 April 2008<!--DASHBot-->|url-status=live}}</ref> and other [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]] artists such as [[Fat Joe]], [[South Park Mexican]], [[Natalie (singer)|Natalie]], [[Frost (rapper)|Frost]],<ref name="wiggy" /> and [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]].<ref name="saucy">Jeffries, David. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r732836|pure_url=yes}} "Super Saucy" overview]. [[AllMusic]]: 2005.</ref> Alongside his solo career, he has released nine collaborative albums; four with fellow California rapper [[Jay Tee]] as "[[Latino Velvet Project|Latino Velvet]]," and respective projects with [[Paul Wall]] and Frankie J.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc30.com/amp/baby-bash-miamei-reedley-girl-artist-collab-songwriter/12280682/|title=Reedley singer, songwriter strikes music partnership with Baby Bash &#124; abc30.com|website=abc30.com|accessdate=16 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="STORM">{{cite web|url=http://www.latinrapper.com/baby-bash-interview-2.html |title=2nd Baby Bash Interview|publisher=LatinRapper.com|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref>


== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Bryant was born in [[Vallejo, California]] to a father of [[English people|English]] descent and a mother of [[Mexicans|Mexican]] descent.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2007/05/02/baby-bash-eschews-the-rules-of-hip-hop/amp/ | title=Baby Bash eschews the rules of hip-hop | date=3 May 2007 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="amg" /> He played basketball at [[Solano Community College|Solano Junior College]]. An ankle injury prevented Bryant from pursuing basketball as a career and he starting making music in his friend's recording studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/5/6/19890825/baby-bash-natalie-frankie-j-to-perform/|title=Baby Bash, Natalie, Frankie J to perform|date=January 14, 2024|website=Deseret News|accessdate=August 18, 2024}}</ref>


=== 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]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/music/5278909.html|title=He is what he is|last=Guerra|first=Joey|date=2007-11-07|work=Houston Chronicle|access-date=2009-08-01}}</ref> Prior to his success as a solo artist he, under the name "Baby Beesh", was part of rap groups Potna Deuce and Latino Velvet.<ref name="beesh amg">{{cite web|last=Loftus|first= Johnny|title=Baby Bash – Biography|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p357052|pure_url=yes}}|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=2007-09-17}}</ref>


Bash's debut album, ''Savage Dreams'', was released on the independent label [[Dope House Records]] in 2001.<ref name="amg" /> The album features guest performances by South Park Mexican, Frost, Jay Tee, Mr. Kee, Don Cisco and Merciless.
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''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.
==Discography==


=== 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/baby-bash-mn0000069813|title=Baby Bash Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> 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.
'''As Baby Beesh:'''
*[[2001 in music|2001]]: ''Savage Dreams ''
*[[2002 in music|2002]]: ''On Tha Cool''
*[[2003 in music|2003]]: ''The Ultimate Cartel ''


=== 2006–2011: ''Cyclone'' and ''Bashtown'' ===
'''As Baby Bash:'''
He was featured on [[Paula DeAnda]]'s first single "Doin' Too Much", from her debut album ''Paula DeAnda''. His third studio album, ''[[Cyclone (Baby Bash album)|Cyclone]]'' (initially titled ''Ronnie Rey All Day''),<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070902123847/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1568618/20070830/spears_britney.jhtml Britney Spears Single Is Released; Plus Eve, 50 Cent, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West & More, In For The Record]. [[MTV News]]: August 30, 2007.</ref> was released in late October 2007. So far, Bryant has released three singles from the album: "Mamacita", featuring [[Marcos Hernandez (singer)|Marcos Hernandez]], "Na Na", and "Cyclone", featuring Mickaël & [[T-Pain]]. During the month of the album's release, Baby Bash became Myspace's #1 Latin artist,<ref name="STORM" /> and the single "Cyclone" sold over 750,000 digital copies and ringtones prior to the album's release.<ref name="STORM" />
*[[2003 in music|2003]]: ''[[Tha Smokin' Nephew]]'' - #48 US (U.S. Certification: '''Gold''')
*[[2005 in music|2005]]: ''[[Super Saucy]]'' - #11 US (U.S. Certification: '''Gold''')
*[[2005 in music|2005]]: ''[[Shadowyze]]'' <small>(featured in a couple songs)</small>
*[[2007 in music|2007]]: ''[[Ronnie Ray All Day]]''


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.<ref name="STORM" /> His major-label debut, ''Tha Smokin' Nephew'', was well received by [[AllMusic]],<ref>Jeffries, David. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r658452|pure_url=yes}} "Tha Smokin' Nephew" overview]. AllMusic</ref> but his 2007 album, ''Cyclone'', was given mixed reviews, including a negative review by ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite news
===Singles===
| last = Hoard
| first = Christian
| title = Album reviews – 'Cyclone'
| newspaper = [[Rolling Stone]]
| page = 84
| issue = 1038
| date = November 1, 2007
| url = https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/15726238/review/16927921/cyclone| url-status = dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501215105/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/15726238/review/16927921/cyclone|archive-date=May 1, 2009}}</ref>


''[[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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Title
! colspan="4"| Chart Positions
! rowspan="2"| Album
|-


In December 2010, Bryant was offered a job as an on-air personality for [[KYLD|Wild 94.9]], a [[Rhythmic Contemporary]] commercial radio station in San Francisco, California.<ref name="gogirl">{{cite web|url=http://www.latinrapper.com/baby-bash-interview-3.html |title=Our 3rd Baby Bash Interview|publisher=LatinRapper.com|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> In the same month, Bryant announced that he would be endorsing a new [[energy drink]] for women named after his 2011 single "Go Girl".<ref name="gogirl" /> Part of the sales proceeds from the energy drink will be donated to various charities for [[breast cancer]]- and [[ovarian cancer]]-research for women.<ref name="gogirl" />
! <small>[[Billboard Hot 100|US 100]]</small>
! <small>[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks|US R&B]]</small>
! <small>[[Mainstream]]</small>
! <small>[[Rhythmic]]</small>
|-
| [[2003 in music|2003]]
| '''''Sexy Eyes''''' <br> <sup>(featuring Russell Lee)</sup>
! -
! -
! -
! 37
| ''Tha Smokin' Nephew''
|-
| [[2003 in music|2003]]
| '''''Shorty Doowop''''' <br> <sup>(featuring Russell Lee & Perla Cruz)</sup>
! -
! -
! -
! 17
| ''Tha Smokin' Nephew''
|-
| [[2003 in music|2003]]
| '''''[[Suga Suga]]''''' <br> <sup>(featuring [[Frankie J]])</sup>
! 7
! 54
! 2
! 2
| ''Tha Smokin' Nephew''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| '''''Obsession (No Es Amor)''''' <br> <sup>([[Frankie J]] featuring Baby Bash)</sup>
! 3
! -
! -
! -
| ''The One''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| '''''Baby I'm Back''''' <br> <sup>(featuring [[Akon]])</sup>
! 19
! 52
! 14
! 3
| ''Super Saucy''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| '''''Energy''''' <br> <sup>([[Natalie]] featuring Baby Bash)</sup>
! 66
! -
! 36
! 8
| ''Natalie''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| '''''That's My Lady''''' <br> <sup>(featuring [[Nate Dogg]])</sup>
! -
! -
! -
! 37
| ''Super Saucy''
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]]
| '''''Mamacita''''' <br> <sup>(featuring [[Marcos Hernandez]])</sup>
! -
! -
! -
! -
| ''[[NFL Head Coach]]''
|-
| [[2006 in music|2006]]
| '''''Doing Too Much''''' <br> <sup>([[Paula DeAnda]] f/ Baby Bash)</sup>
! 41
! -
! 20
! 10
|
|-
| [[2007 in music|2007]]
| '''''NaNa (the Yummy Song)''''' <br> (prod. by [[Jim Jonsin]])
! -
! -
! -
! 27
| ''Bratz: Fashion Pixiez<br>[[Spider-Man 3]]''
|}


=== 2011–present: ''Unsung'' ===
==External links==
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-and-baby-bash-busted-for-pot-charge/ |title=Paul Wall and Baby Bash Busted For Pot Charge |publisher=This Beat Goes |date=2011-09-12 |access-date=2012-03-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508103119/http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-and-baby-bash-busted-for-pot-charge/ |archive-date=2012-05-08 }}</ref>
*[http://www.babybash.com/ Official Website]

*[http://babybashfans.org/ Official Fan Site]
Bryant has three kids: two boys, a girl, and a stepdaughter and has a longtime girlfriend Jennifer. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebeautifulevolution.com/interview-w-recording-artist-baby-bash/|title=INTERVIEW W/ MUSIC ARTIST BABY BASH|access-date=3 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194341/http://thebeautifulevolution.com/interview-w-recording-artist-baby-bash/|archive-date=2016-03-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[http://latinrapper.com/featurednews33.html Baby Bash interview with pictures]

On December 17, 2013, Bryant released his eighth studio album, ''Unsung''. The album features artists such as [[Too Short]], [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]], and [[Problem (rapper)|Problem]]. Production credits of the album belong to DJ Rex, Happy Perez, Mickaël, J. Lacy, and C-Ballin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/unsung-the-album-mw0002611130/releases|title=Unsung: The Album - Baby Bash &#124; Releases &#124; AllMusic|via=www.allmusic.com}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|Baby Bash discography}}

===Studio albums===
*''[[Savage Dreams]]'' (2001)
*''[[On Tha Cool]]'' (2002)
*''[[Tha Smokin' Nephew]]'' (2003)
*''[[Super Saucy]]'' (2005)
*''[[Cyclone (Baby Bash album)|Cyclone]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bashtown]]'' (2011)
*''Unsung'' (2013)
*''Ronnie Rey All Day'' (2014)
*''Don't Panic, It's Organic'' (2016)

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

==Films==
*''Pain'' (2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Movie-YUNG-RO/dp/B00067ZZYI|title=Pain: The Movie|via=Amazon}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.barnesandnoble.com/enwiki/w/dvd-pain-baby-bash/19987526 |title=Pain by Amir Valinia &#124;Amir Valinia, Baby Bash, Dr. Beau Williams, Tre - 9 &#124; 786984082194 &#124; DVD &#124; Barnes & Noble® |access-date=2019-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307180817/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/enwiki/w/dvd-pain-baby-bash/19987526 |archive-date=2019-03-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*''[[Filly Brown]]'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/alma-awards-2013_n_4008251.html|title=ALMA Awards 2013 Red Carpet's Best And Worst Looks (PHOTOS)|first=Carolina|last=Moreno|date=28 September 2013|access-date=23 October 2018|via=Huff Post}}</ref>
*''[[Vengeance (2014 film)|Vengeance]]'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iconvsicon.com/2009/08/14/director-gil-medina-talks-danny-trejos-vengeance|title=Director Gil Medina Talks Danny Trejo's 'Vengeance'|date=14 August 2009 }}</ref>

==References==
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Baby Bash
Baby Bash in 2010
Baby Bash in 2010
Background information
Birth nameRonald Ray Bryant
Also known asBaby Beesh
Born (1975-10-18) October 18, 1975 (age 49)
Vallejo, California, U.S.
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
DiscographyBaby Bash discography
Years active1996–present
Labels

Ronald Ray Bryant[1] (born October 18, 1975),[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 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" (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)," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. His fourth album, Super Saucy (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" (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 (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 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.[10][11]

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Bryant was born in Vallejo, California to a father of English descent and a mother of Mexican descent.[12] 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.[4] He played basketball at Solano Junior College. An ankle injury prevented Bryant from pursuing basketball as a career and he starting making music in his friend's recording studio.[13]

1990s–2002: Savage Dreams and On tha Cool

[edit]

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.[14] Prior to his success as a solo artist he, under the name "Baby Beesh", was part of rap groups Potna Deuce and Latino Velvet.[15]

Bash's debut album, Savage Dreams, was released on the independent label Dope House Records in 2001.[4] 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

[edit]

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.[16] 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

[edit]

He was featured on Paula DeAnda's first single "Doin' Too Much", from her debut album Paula DeAnda. His third studio album, Cyclone (initially titled Ronnie Rey All Day),[17] 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 #1 Latin artist,[11] and the single "Cyclone" sold over 750,000 digital copies and ringtones prior to the album's release.[11]

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.[11] His major-label debut, Tha Smokin' Nephew, was well received by AllMusic,[18] but his 2007 album, Cyclone, was given mixed reviews, including a negative review by Rolling Stone magazine.[19]

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.[20] In the same month, Bryant announced that he would be endorsing a new energy drink for women named after his 2011 single "Go Girl".[20] Part of the sales proceeds from the energy drink will be donated to various charities for breast cancer- and ovarian cancer-research for women.[20]

2011–present: Unsung

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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.[21]

Bryant has three kids: two boys, a girl, and a stepdaughter and has a longtime girlfriend Jennifer. [22]

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.[23]

Discography

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Main article: Baby Bash discography

Studio albums

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Collaboration albums

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  • 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

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References

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  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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c d "2nd Baby Bash Interview". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  12. ^ "Baby Bash eschews the rules of hip-hop". 3 May 2007.
  13. ^ "Baby Bash, Natalie, Frankie J to perform". Deseret News. January 14, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  14. ^ Guerra, Joey (2007-11-07). "He is what he is". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  15. ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Baby Bash – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
  16. ^ "Baby Bash Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  17. ^ Britney Spears Single Is Released; Plus Eve, 50 Cent, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West & More, In For The Record. MTV News: August 30, 2007.
  18. ^ Jeffries, David. "Tha Smokin' Nephew" overview. AllMusic
  19. ^ Hoard, Christian (November 1, 2007). "Album reviews – 'Cyclone'". Rolling Stone. No. 1038. p. 84. Archived from the original on May 1, 2009.
  20. ^ a b c "Our 3rd Baby Bash Interview". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  21. ^ "Paul Wall and Baby Bash Busted For Pot Charge". This Beat Goes. 2011-09-12. Archived from the original on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
  22. ^ "INTERVIEW W/ MUSIC ARTIST BABY BASH". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  23. ^ "Unsung: The Album - Baby Bash | Releases | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  24. ^ "Pain: The Movie" – via Amazon.
  25. ^ "Pain by Amir Valinia |Amir Valinia, Baby Bash, Dr. Beau Williams, Tre - 9 | 786984082194 | DVD | Barnes & Noble®". Archived from the original on 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
  26. ^ Moreno, Carolina (28 September 2013). "ALMA Awards 2013 Red Carpet's Best And Worst Looks (PHOTOS)". Retrieved 23 October 2018 – via Huff Post.
  27. ^ "Director Gil Medina Talks Danny Trejo's 'Vengeance'". 14 August 2009.
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