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.
Salute
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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Wang's in 'em
A good shoe for a bad bitch
Fuck with her
Eating with Jimmy Iovine
Lunch with her
She's a get-money bunny
Jump with her
Bum bitches, bite my style, Dracula
Wear your Wu-Tang fangs
Novocane from Frankie
Your gonna need some backin' up
Super-save these hoes
Cape Town, Africa
Catch me in N.Y, Uptown, the Battles up
All ready to saddle up
Mami I'm no rookie, already the champion
Movie you not pretty, you lookin' like a regular
Blonde cuties, space cadets, astronauts
Most niggas booty or Britneys or Ericas
Come and get me, et cetera, et cetera
Any challenge I bet I wet 'em up
Berettas up
Salute, What's good
Salute a bad bitch you should
Salute, What's good
Salute a bad bitch you should
In the song Salute by Azealia Banks, the lyrics suggest that the artist is confident and proud of her status in the music industry, as well as her fashion sense. The line "Louis Vuitton on the hook, Wang's in 'em" references her high-end fashion taste, as both Louis Vuitton and Alexander Wang are top designer brands. She also suggests that she is a "bad bitch" and encourages others to "fuck with her" and "jump with her".
Banks also takes a shot at her critics by referring to them as "bum bitches" who copy her style, which she compares to Dracula's fangs. She then mentions her association with music industry heavyweight Jimmy Iovine, further asserting her power and influence. The lyrics also reference her travels, including a visit to Cape Town, Africa, and her frequent time spent in New York City's uptown, where there are musical battles.
Overall, Azealia Banks portrays herself as a confident, powerful woman who is proud of her accomplishments and is not afraid to call out her critics. The song's chorus, "Salute, What's good / Salute a bad bitch you should", emphasizes this message and encourages others to respect her status and achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
Louis Vuitton on the hook
She's wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit.
Wang's in 'em
She's wearing shoes designed by Alexander Wang.
A good shoe for a bad bitch
The shoes she's wearing are perfect for a confident woman like her.
Fuck with her
Don't mess with her because she's strong and independent.
Eating with Jimmy Iovine
She's having lunch with Jimmy Iovine, a famous music executive.
Lunch with her
She's having a good time and enjoying her meal.
She's a get-money bunny
She's a hard-working woman who's focused on making money.
Jump with her
Join her and let's make money together.
Bum bitches, bite my style, Dracula
She's calling out women who try to copy her style like vampires biting into flesh.
Wear your Wu-Tang fangs
She's challenging these women to represent themselves with their own identity inspired by Wu-Tang Clan.
Novocane from Frankie
She's referring to the numbness she feels towards her haters.
Your gonna need some backin' up
Be ready to support your words with actions.
Super-save these hoes
She's advising women to stay away from men who don't respect them.
Cape Town, Africa
She's referencing her African heritage and roots.
Catch me in N.Y, Uptown, the Battles up
She's from New York City and is ready to compete and fight for her success.
All ready to saddle up
She's ready to take on any challenge and succeed.
Mami I'm no rookie, already the champion
She's experienced and already successful in her career.
Movie you not pretty, you lookin' like a regular
She's saying that average looks won't help you succeed, you need confidence and talent.
Blonde cuties, space cadets, astronauts
She's using these phrases to represent women with different personalities and careers.
Most niggas booty or Britneys or Ericas
She's calling out men who have mediocre or average taste in women.
Come and get me, et cetera, et cetera
She's inviting anyone to try and challenge her and her success.
Any challenge I bet I wet 'em up, Berettas up
She's saying that she's ready to face any challenge and defeat all of her enemies.
Salute, What's good
She's calling for respect and recognition for her achievements.
Salute a bad bitch you should
She's saying that successful and confident women deserve respect and admiration.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shakayla Gotell
She killed it
2short99
This beat and song goes hard! I wish it was longer!
Keshaun M
this shit goes hard!
Kani Banks
God, I love her
J. Vishae
NOOO!!! WE WANT MOREEEEEE
trezz18
THIS SHIT GO HARD!
michael browne
i love the tune at the start of this
worldwide gloup
shes sick for making this so short
Aaliyah 💜 Doja 💜 The Weeknd
MAKE A VIDEO ON THIS SONG AZEALIA !
xr2kid
Cape Town, Africa!!!! that's my part lol