Baby, I'm Back (song) explained

Baby, I'm Back
Cover:Baby Bash Al Baby Im Back Pt.1.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Baby Bash featuring Akon
Album:Super Saucy
Length:3:39
Label:Universal
Producer:Akon
Chronology:Baby Bash
Prev Title:Suga Suga
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:Who wit' Me?
Next Year:2005

"Baby, I'm Back" is a song by American rapper Baby Bash featuring vocals from Senegalese-American singer Akon. It was released on January 18, 2005, as the first single from Baby Bash's fourth studio album, Super Saucy (2005).[1]

Commercial performance

"Baby, I'm Back" peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. On October 4, 2005, Baby, I'm Back was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies. The song also found success on Canadian radio, reaching number 26 on the Radio & Records CHR/Pop Top 30 chart.

Music video

A music video was released to promote the single. The video was directed by Jessy Terrero and produced by Josh Goldstein.[2]

Track listing

  1. "Baby I'm Back" (album version)
  2. "Baby I'm Back" (Dan Strong remix)
  3. "Keep It 100" (featuring E-40 and Bosco)
  4. "Baby I'm Back" (video featuring Akon)

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)Position
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[5] 43
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[6] 17

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesJanuary 18, 2005Rhythmic contemporary radioUniversal[7]
March 21, 2005Contemporary hit radio[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baby Bash – Super Saucy. AllMusic. March 19, 2015.
  2. Web site: Baby Bash ft. Akon - Baby, I'm Back. VEVO. March 19, 2015.
  3. Baby I'm Back. Baby Bash. 2005. CD single liner notes. Universal Records. 00602498809341.
  4. R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30. Radio & Records. 1616. 26. July 22, 2005. October 16, 2020.
  5. 2005 The Year in Charts: Top Mainstream Top 40 Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 13. 50. 26. December 16, 2005.
  6. 2005 The Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rhythmic Songs. Billboard. 117. 52. YE-76. December 24, 2005.
  7. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1589. 21. January 14, 2005. June 20, 2021.
  8. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1598. 21. March 18, 2005. June 20, 2021.