Baby Bash
Ronald Ray Bryant (born October 18, 1975), better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. 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).
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Birth name | Ronald Ray Bryant |
Also known as | Baby Beesh |
Born | Vallejo, California, U.S. | October 18, 1975
Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1996–present |
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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.
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 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.