His career started when he joined the rap groups Potna Deuce and Latino Velvet out of Vallejo, but took off when he went to Houston, Texas, and met a rapper named South Park Mexican and joined the all-star group Lone Star Ridaz, which shortly after, added another Vallejo rapper known as Merciless (Funky Aztecs) AKA Merc100Man. His first solo album, Savage Dreams, was released on the Dope House Records independent label in 2001. He was signed by Universal Records later that year. In 2003, Baby Bash released his first album on a major label, entitled Tha Smokin' Nephew: Chopped & Screwed and followed it up with Super Saucy in 2005.
Numero Uno
Baby Bash Lyrics
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I'm the one, oh, no, no
I'm the one, I'm the one
I'm the one, oh, no, no, baby
It's the numero uno, number one chulo
Ridin' on the slab with a top notch cool, oh
Everybody you know, say they do it big
I'm a Dope House profit, suckers can't stop it
They might got muscle but they got no logic
And I got a big heart by the size of a lion
Five minus four, girl, without even tryin'
Now stir that up and add it up
From Mexico to Canada
Professional, no amateur
And you gon' bust two times, when I smack it up
Then beat it up, then spank it up
'Til the **** DJ crank it up
I strip the game butt-naked, girl, line by line
Hold up, let me bust it to you one more time
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, hold up, hold up
Oh, no, no
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, hold up, hold up
Oh, no, no, baby
Now you can go black or you can go white
You can go red or brown but it still ain't right
If the sauce ain't tight and the swag ain't crispy
With that bullshit you can't miss me
Crissy Lizzy's don't get nathin'
They about drama, I'm about bakin'
Never would I fake 'cause I just don't purr
Ten thousand square feet and you ain't even gotta work
'Cause I'm the cash and the check one, candy paint wet one
Space fly like a punk rock Jetson
Always down to holla, holla, let's bet one
The one your mama told you, "Baby, go get one"
Extra menace, no disrespect
Hop on, don't miss the jet
Extra menace, no disrespect
Hop on, don't miss the jet
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, hold up, hold up
Oh, no, no
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, numero uno
I'm the one, hold up, hold up
Oh, no, no, baby
I tips and dips in Cadillacs
And I don't even trip off battle raps
Blow so much purp', I get asthma attacks
Find this thick little mami and I handle that
By the way, I'm 'bout these collar greens
Squares don't know, that's what dollar means
Straight up out that Vallejo
H-Town, Texas, Cali, bro
In Baby Bash's song Numero Uno, the artist is highlighting his success and status as the number one chulo (a play on the Spanish word for pimp) in the game. He opens with the repetition of "I'm the one" to emphasize his confidence and dominance. Bash goes on to compare himself to other people who claim to "do it big," but insists that he is the real deal. He references his connection to Dope House Records, a popular independent label, and notes that while his competitors may have physical strength, they do not have his intellect. Bash gives a nod to his Mexican-American heritage and the cities where he has gained his influence. The song ends with a declaration that Bash is the one that everyone's mother has warned them about but can't resist.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the one, I'm the one
Baby Bash is reiterating that he is indeed the one and only
It's the numero uno, number one chulo
Using Spanglish, Baby Bash is the top, most important man here
Ridin' on the slab with a top notch cool, oh
He's driving in style in his car and feeling good about it
Everybody you know, say they do it big
Everyone talks big, but Baby Bash actually lives up to it
Bros do it real sumo, that's what it is
His boys do things in a big, important way, which is how things go for him too
I'm a Dope House profit, suckers can't stop it
Baby Bash is a successful professional and people can't get in his way
They might got muscle but they got no logic
His competition is strong, but they don't have brains to match their brawn
And I got a big heart by the size of a lion
Baby Bash is proud of his big, compassionate heart
Five minus four, girl, without even tryin'
Girls love him so much that it's almost effortless for him
Now stir that up and add it up
He's mixing things up and making things happen
From Mexico to Canada
He's known all over the place
Professional, no amateur
He's a pro at what he does
And you gon' bust two times, when I smack it up
He's so good in bed, that his partner will climax twice
Then beat it up, then spank it up
He goes hard all night long
'Til the **** DJ crank it up
The DJ will have to play the song again so he can keep going
I strip the game butt-naked, girl, line by line
He's revealing all the dirt and secrets about the music industry
Hold up, let me bust it to you one more time
He has to repeat again how great he is
Now you can go black or you can go white
He's saying that it doesn't matter who you are, he's still the best
You can go red or brown but it still ain't right
No one else compares to him, no matter how great they think they are
If the sauce ain't tight and the swag ain't crispy
If someone doesn't have good sauce (style) and swag, they won't be able to keep up with him
With that bullshit you can't miss me
Anyone with any nonsense won't be able to find him because he's too good for them
Crissy Lizzy's don't get nathin'
He doesn't want anyone who's less than amazing
They about drama, I'm about bakin'
He's focused on making money and success, not on drama
Never would I fake 'cause I just don't purr
He's always authentic and doesn't fake anything
Ten thousand square feet and you ain't even gotta work
He's so successful that his wealth and success come easily
'Cause I'm the cash and the check one, candy paint wet one
He's the one bringing in all the money and he's driving the best cars
Space fly like a punk rock Jetson
He goes so fast and smooth, like he's flying through space
Always down to holla, holla, let's bet one
He's always ready to talk business and make deals
The one your mama told you, "Baby, go get one"
He's the person that everyone's mom wants them to be like and strive to be
Extra menace, no disrespect
He's a bit of a menace, but it's not disrespectful
Hop on, don't miss the jet
He's moving fast and you don't want to miss out on keeping up with him
I tips and dips in Cadillacs
He's driving his favorite car, a Cadillac, all around town
And I don't even trip off battle raps
He doesn't care about provoking people into competition with him
Blow so much purp', I get asthma attacks
He smokes a lot of weed to the point of giving himself asthma
Find this thick little mami and I handle that
He's very successful with women and knows how to please them
By the way, I'm 'bout these collar greens
He's a fan of southern soul food
Squares don't know, that's what dollar means
People who are not in the know don't understand how much money he has
Straight up out that Vallejo
He's from Vallejo, California
H-Town, Texas, Cali, bro
He's got roots in Texas and California, and he's happy about it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: KIM HOGLUND, JOSEPH SCOTT, RONALD "BABY BASH" BRYANT, DARREL ANDREWS
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