Banks has released three mixtapes (Fantasea in 2012, Slay-Z in 2016 and Yung Rapunxel: Pt.II in 2019), one studio album (Broke with Expensive Taste in 2014) and two extended plays (1991 in 2012 and Icy Colors Change in 2018). Her long-delayed second and third studio albums, Fantasea II: The Second Wave and Business & Pleasure, await release. The lead singles from each respective album, "Anna Wintour" and "Black Madonna" were released in April 2018 and June 2020 respectively.
In early 2017, Banks launched her online store, CheapyXO. The site sells spiritual items, artist merchandise from Banks and most notably, original skin-care products. In December 2017, she had her film debut in the musical drama Love Beats Rhymes, receiving positive reviews for her performance as the lead actress in the film.
Throughout her career, Banks' social media presence and outspoken views, especially on U.S. politics and race, have attracted significant controversy, criticism, and media scrutiny. She has developed a reputation for having disputes with public figures on Twitter.
Aquababe
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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Ain't really mermaids
Private beach Malibu, nigga!
Weave up in the shade
How do you, follow figure?
Yeah, you that other wave
She party pretty
She party plenty
I commence you film a picture
It’s a fantasea
Get another, pitcher liquor
Off that tank of red
Okay, celebrate, let's celebrate
That aquababe, sashé
Boulevard, Runway
Bitches, witness bitches
They've been afraid
These nigga's bitches be bitches
They smellin' of fish and eggs!
She sell it bigger and bigger
Difference gave it all away
Seashells on my two ta-tas
See she got it up on display
Hooray!
We knockin'
Got it poppin' like a parade
Your opinion is just a option
Fucker what you say?
I'm looking like, I look like
Niggas look away
Is it a problem?
Clap 'em, clock 'em, blam 'em
Every chopper spray
The ball like Madden
The trunk clunkin' everyday
I see you don't want that
Rusty, rowdy type, ok?
Okay, okay, huh?
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Huh? Huh? Huh?)
Cinnamon, gentlemen
With that kind of taste?
I be killin' 'em, killin' 'em
Like murder everyday
When does it get
The ABs on display?
I hit you, spit you
Lift you, dip you
Get up out the way
The niggas is swank
My bitches is stank
All these chickens
Out for dollars
All they get is the franks
The linens is blank
The middle is pink
He gon put that snorkel on
We gon dip in the tank
I focused
I floated out the bluest ocean
This smash on your set, honey?
Get this shit in motion
Bitches seasick
These bitches be opposing
Bitches see me
Yes, these bitches be all open
You don't want it
No you don't really want it
I'm drownin' all on my haters
And surfin' the moment
(Swimming in all these people)
(Bitch, surfin' homies)
(Swimming in all these people)
(Bitch, surfin' homies)
The chitter-chatter
Don't really matter
You silly rabbit
That could get'cha
G-get'cha get'cha
Your carrot splattered
All linens, fabrics
I'm diving backwards
And livin' ravish
Aqua fancy
She get the fly shit
Then dip it back in
Ha, ha
The lyrics to Azealia Banks's song Aquababe are both poetic and clever. The song is about a woman who is unapologetically living her life, enjoying parties and luxury with her friends. Banks sets the scene; on one side, there are public pool bitches, who aren't really mermaids, and on the other, there are private beach Malibu parties, where the women are like aquababes, glammed up and enjoying the day. She is living in her own world, where she is the queen, and everyone else follows her lead. She mentions that she is "Swimming in all these people," implying that she is the center of attention, surrounded by others. Banks also references her haters, who are trying to bring her down in the chorus. This song is a celebration of living life to the fullest and not letting anyone else control you.
Line by Line Meaning
These public pool, bitches
Referring to other female rappers in the music industry who are not as talented and popular as her
Ain't really mermaids
They are not as magical and mesmerizing as they claim to be
Private beach Malibu, nigga!
She is living an extravagant lifestyle and out of reach for most people
Weave up in the shade
Hiding behind her expensive extensions
How do you, follow figure?
Are you following her lead?
Yeah, you that other wave
She is the main attraction and others should follow her
She party pretty
She always looks good at parties
She party plenty
She has fun every day
It’s a fantasea
Life is a fantasy that she enjoys fully
Get another, pitcher liquor
Drink more alcohol to have a good time
Off that tank of red
Drink red wine to have a good time
Okay, celebrate, let's celebrate
Celebrate every moment in life
That aquababe, sashé
She is the queen of the sea
Boulevard, Runway
She is walking down the street or runway like a model
Bitches, witness bitches
Female rappers are watching each other's successes and failures
They've been afraid
They are afraid of her
These nigga's bitches be bitches
These male rappers' female entourages are nothing but groupies
They smellin' of fish and eggs!
They are not pleasing to her senses
She sell it bigger and bigger
Her career is getting bigger every day
Difference gave it all away
She has given her all to her career
Seashells on my two ta-tas
She has decorated her breasts with seashells
See she got it up on display
She is flaunting her body
Hooray!
She is celebrating her success
We knockin'
She is causing a stir in the music industry
Got it poppin' like a parade
She is popular and gaining attention
Your opinion is just a option
She doesn't care about the opinions of others
Fucker what you say?
She doesn't want to hear negative comments
I'm looking like, I look like
She stands out in the crowd
Niggas look away
Men are intimidated by her presence
Is it a problem?
She is challenging anyone who has an issue with her
Clap 'em, clock 'em, blam 'em
She will fight back, physically or verbally
Every chopper spray
She has many fans and supporters
The ball like Madden
She is winning at life like a video game
The trunk clunkin' everyday
She is driving a nice car everyday
I see you don't want that
People don't want to mess with her
Rusty, rowdy type, ok?
She challenges men to deal with her tough and feisty personality
Okay, okay, huh?
She is emphasizing her point with confidence and sassiness
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Huh? Huh? Huh?)
Cinnamon, gentlemen
She is comparing herself to a sweet yet spicy taste that appeals to men
With that kind of taste?
Are you attracted to her?
I be killin' 'em, killin' 'em
She is crushing it in the music industry
Like murder everyday
She is unstoppable
When does it get
When will people notice her talent?
The ABs on display?
Her abs are perfectly toned and on display
I hit you, spit you
She is a fierce competitor and will take you down
Lift you, dip you
She can also be seductive and playful
Get up out the way
Don't stand in her way
The niggas is swank
Her male counterparts are cool and stylish
My bitches is stank
Her female entourage may not be as classy
All these chickens
She is referring to other female rappers who she deems inferior
Out for dollars
They are in the music industry solely for financial gain
All they get is the franks
They only get what they deserve
The linens is blank
She doesn't want to focus on the material things in life
The middle is pink
She is referring to her female anatomy
He gon put that snorkel on
Her partner is gearing up for some underwater activities
We gon dip in the tank
They are ready to get wet and wild
I focused
She is determined and focused on her success
I floated out the bluest ocean
She has reached the top and is flying high
This smash on your set, honey?
Is her performance causing chaos and excitement?
Get this shit in motion
Keep the party going!
Bitches seasick
Other female rappers are jealous and intimidated
These bitches be opposing
They are trying to bring her down
Bitches see me
Others look up to her as a role model
Yes, these bitches be all open
They are eager to learn from her success
You don't want it
You can't handle her talent and charisma
No you don't really want it
You will regret messing with her
I'm drownin' all on my haters
She is crushing her haters with her success
And surfin' the moment
She is enjoying every moment of life
(Swimming in all these people)
She is constantly surrounded by a large following
(Bitch, surfin' homies)
She is surfing on the wave of her successful entourage
(Swimming in all these people)
(Bitch, surfin' homies)
The chitter-chatter
People talk too much and need to stay quiet
Don't really matter
Their opinions and comments are irrelevant
You silly rabbit
Stop being ridiculous and foolish
That could get'cha
Your behavior may lead to consequences
G-get'cha get'cha
She is mocking the way people talk
Your carrot splattered
You are going to make a mess of things
All linens, fabrics
She is referring to the material things in life
I'm diving backwards
She is not afraid to take risks
And livin' ravish
She is living live to the fullest
Aqua fancy
She is glamorous in the water
She get the fly shit
She has nice things
Then dip it back in
She knows how to enjoy her luxurious possessions
Ha, ha
She is having fun and enjoying life
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.