Baby Tate released the EP ROYGBIV in November 2015 and the Christmas-themed EP YBTXMAS in December 2016. In early 2019, she released a short film produced in conjunction with her upcoming album. Her debut full-length album GIRLS was released in February 2019 to positive reviews. XXL named the album as one of the best hip-hop projects of 2019.
In July 2019, Baby Tate released a cover of Nicki Minaj's "Megatron". In 2020, she announced that she had signed a recording contract with Issa Rae's record label Raedio and released two singles from the Insecure TV soundtrack. On April 30, 2020, the single "Damn Daniel" was released in collaboration with British singer and rapper Bree Runway. In 2021, Baby Tate signed with Warner Records and dropped "Yung" from her name.
2) Baby Tate (January 28, 1916 β August 17, 1972) was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, who in a sporadic career spanning five decades, worked variously with guitarists Blind Boy Fuller and Pink Anderson, as well as harmonica player Peg Leg Sam. His playing style was influenced by Blind Blake, Buddy Moss, Blind Boy Fuller, Josh White, and Willie Walker, and to some extent Lightnin' Hopkins.
Born Charles Henry Tate in Elberton, Georgia, he was raised in Greenville, South Carolina. In his adolescence, Tate started performing locally, after seeing Blind Blake in Elberton. Tate later formed a trio with Joe Walker (the brother of Willie Walker) and Roosevelt "Baby" Brooks and, up to 1932, played in the local area. As The Carolina Blackbirds, they appeared on the radio station, WFBC, broadcasting from The Jack Tar Hotel, but for the rest of the 1930s worked for a living, mainly as a mason.
Baby Tate served in the United States Army infantry during World War II in the south of England, and did not return to the Spartanburg/Greenville club circuit until 1946. Nevertheless, in 1950 Tate claimed to have recorded several (unreleased) tracks for the Kapp label. Relocating to Spartanburg, South Carolina, he performed solo before forming an occasional duo with Pink Anderson; a working relationship that endured through to the 1970s when Anderson suffered from stroke.
Tate released his only album, Blues of Baby Tate: See What You Done Done, in 1962, and twelve months later appeared in Sam Charters' documentary film The Blues. Throughout the 1960s Tate performed irregularly across the US. Utilising harmonica player, Peg Leg Sam, or guitarists Baby Brooks or McKinley Ellis, Tate recorded nearly sixty tracks in 1970 and 1971 for Peter B. Lowry, but the proposed album remained unreleased once Tate unexpectedly died in the summer of 1972. He appeared at a concert at the State University of New York at New Paltz, New York as a result of Lowry's efforts in the Spring of 1972.
Tate died from the effects of a heart attack, in the VA Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, in August 1972, at the age of 56.
In January 2011, Baby Tate was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Blues Song category for "See What You Done".
Smithsonian Folkways released a compilation album on February 16, 2010, titled Classic Appalachian Blues. It featured the Baby Tate number, "See What You Done Done."
Discography
Albums
Blues of Baby Tate: See What You Done Done (1962) - Prestige/Bluesville, CD reissue Origin Blues Classics (OBC) (1995)
Singles
"See What You Done Done" b/w "Late In The Evening" (1974 - recorded 1970) - Trix Records
Bad Girl
Baby Tate Lyrics
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Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
Bad girl, she was just so good
Make 'em mad, girl
When they see you in they hood
Top down, the AC is blowin'
We be blowin' gas, and we be rollin' gas
I'm so thick, you can see me pokin'
You could see it, you could see it
Aw yeah, aw yeah
Can't believe it, can't believe it
Aw yeah, yeah, aw, yeah
I'm on a perm box, no perm, good hair (Facts)
No cap, that's facts, I been there (yeah)
Don't compete you don't compare (yeah)
I'm up here you can't come here (Facts)
My bad, ooh, my B, B, my bad, girl
Ooh, no RiRi, I'm a bad girl, yeah
You you you lookin' at the baddest bitch
(You bad) badder than Michael Jackson, bitch
(Who's bad?) badder than a three-year-old
Throwin' temper tantrums
If you a bad girl, this the anthem
Jealous ass hoes, I cannot stand 'em (Ugh)
If that's your bro, come get your mandem
(Get him)
Actin' like he never seen bad bitches
Me and my sis fit matchin'
Like we planned 'em
Ooh, ooh, all of my girls look cute, cute
Bad bitches link up, up 'cause we
Look badder in a group group, group
All of my girls cutthroat, come outside
We don't jump hoes
I'm a bad girl with good box
You can still get your one, though
(One though)
Yeah, you can see it, yeah, you can see it
Yeah, you can see it, you can see it
Yeah, you can see it, yeah, you can see it
Oh, yeah, you can see it, oh, yeah
Cannot believe it, I cannot believe it
I can't believe it, can't believe it
Cannot believe it oh yeah, oh yeah
I'm on a perm box, no perm, good hair (Facts)
No cap, that's facts, I been there (yeah)
Don't compete you don't compare (yeah)
I'm up here you can't come here (Facts)
Ooh, my B, B, my bad, girl
Ooh, no RiRi, I'm a bad girl, yeah
Bad, bad, she bad, bad (Bad)
Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
Bad, bad, she bad, bad (Bad)
Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
I used to be a good girl until I met you
(Ah, yeah) you introduced me to a new world
Now I can let loose
And I don't ever wanna be good again
'Cause if you're in Hell then
I don't wanna see Heaven
Take me down with you and
Let's be bad forever
We can be bad together, forever
The lyrics to Baby Tate's song "Bad Girl" describe a confident and assertive woman who embraces her rebellious nature. The opening lines repeat the phrase "bad, bad, she bad, bad," emphasizing the singer's self-perception as someone who deviates from societal norms. She takes pleasure in making others mad or envious when they see her in their neighborhood, flaunting her independence and freedom.
The next verse further reinforces her self-assuredness and defiance. She boasts about her appearance, stating that she's so strikingly attractive that she cannot be ignored. The use of the term "perm box" refers to her natural hair, suggesting that she rejects the need for conventional beauty standards like chemical hair treatments. She also asserts her superiority, telling others they can't compare to her and that she belongs in a higher social echelon.
The chorus acknowledges her status as the "baddest bitch" and likens her to legendary figures. Her confidence is displayed as she claims to be more mischievous than Michael Jackson or even a three-year-old throwing temper tantrums. The chorus becomes an anthem for other women who identify with her boldness and despise jealous people. They come together as a group of powerful women, cutting ties with disloyal associates and celebrating their individuality and unity.
The final verse reveals the transformation the singer has undergone since she met someone who introduced her to a newfound sense of freedom. She no longer wants to conform to being a "good girl" and believes that living on the edge with her partner is more desirable, even if it means forsaking conventional ideas of virtue or heaven. The lyrics suggest a desire for a wild and everlasting partnership, where they can unleash their rebelliousness and always be bad together.
Overall, the song celebrates the empowerment and liberation found in embracing one's inner bad girl, challenging societal expectations and reveling in individuality and self-expression. It taps into the desire for freedom and the defiance against conformity, inspiring listeners to embrace their authentic selves and find strength in their uniqueness.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad, bad, she bad, bad (Bad)
She is extremely rebellious and unconventional (Bad)
Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
She is so wild and fearless (Bad)
Bad girl, she was just so good
She used to be innocent and well-behaved, but not anymore
Make 'em mad, girl
She excites and infuriates others with her behavior
When they see you in they hood
When people encounter her in their neighborhood, it upsets them
Top down, the AC is blowin'
Driving with the convertible top down, enjoying the breeze
We be blowin' gas, and we be rollin' gas
They are smoking marijuana and rolling joints
Take a hit, the weed is potent
When smoking marijuana, it is powerful and intense
I'm so thick, you can see me pokin'
Her body is curvy and noticeable, attracting attention
You could see it, you could see it
It's evident and visible to everyone
Aw yeah, aw yeah
In agreement and excitement
Can't believe it, can't believe it
It's hard to accept and comprehend
Aw yeah, yeah, aw, yeah
In agreement and enthusiasm
I'm on a perm box, no perm, good hair (Facts)
Her hair looks perfect without requiring a perm
No cap, that's facts, I been there (yeah)
There's no exaggeration, she has experienced it
Don't compete you don't compare (yeah)
Don't try to rival her, she's unmatched
I'm up here you can't come here (Facts)
She has achieved a higher status that others can't reach
My bad, ooh, my B, B, my bad, girl
Apologies for her behavior, acknowledging her wrongdoing
Ooh, no RiRi, I'm a bad girl, yeah
She is not Rihanna, but she is still a rebellious and fearless woman
You you you lookin' at the baddest bitch
You are witnessing the most exceptional and defiant woman
(You bad) badder than Michael Jackson, bitch
She is even more exceptional and daring than Michael Jackson
(Who's bad?) badder than a three-year-old
She surpasses the audacity of a tantrum-throwing three-year-old
Throwin' temper tantrums
She acts out with outbursts of anger
If you a bad girl, this the anthem
If you also possess a rebellious nature, this is your song
Jealous ass hoes, I cannot stand 'em (Ugh)
She despises envious and vindictive women
If that's your bro, come get your mandem
If that person is your friend, come and collect them
(Get him) Actin' like he never seen bad bitches
He's pretending as if he has never encountered such fearless women before
Me and my sis fit matchin'
She and her sister have coordinating outfits
Like we planned 'em
It appears as if their attire was intentionally coordinated
Ooh, ooh, all of my girls look cute, cute
All of her female friends appear adorable and attractive
Bad bitches link up, up 'cause we
Fearless women unite, because...
Look badder in a group group, group
They appear more daring and rebellious when together
All of my girls cutthroat, come outside
Her female friends are ruthless and ready for action
We don't jump hoes
They don't engage in petty disputes or conflicts
I'm a bad girl with good box
She is a rebellious woman with a desirable physique
You can still get your one, though
Despite her rebellious nature, she is still available and open to relationships
Yeah, you can see it, yeah, you can see it
It's evident and visible to others
Yeah, you can see it, you can see it
Yes, it's apparent and observable
Yeah, you can see it, yeah, you can see it
Indeed, it's noticeable and perceivable
Oh, yeah, you can see it, oh, yeah
Oh, yes, it's clearly visible
Cannot believe it, I cannot believe it
It's hard to accept and comprehend
I can't believe it, can't believe it
I am astonished and unable to believe it
Cannot believe it oh yeah, oh yeah
I am astounded and unable to believe it, oh yes
I'm on a perm box, no perm, good hair (Facts)
Her hair looks perfect without needing a perm
No cap, that's facts, I been there (yeah)
There's no exaggeration, she has experienced it firsthand
Don't compete you don't compare (yeah)
Don't try to rival her, she stands alone
I'm up here you can't come here (Facts)
She has reached a higher level that others can't reach
Ooh, my B, B, my bad, girl
Apologies for her behavior, acknowledging her wrongdoing
Ooh, no RiRi, I'm a bad girl, yeah
She may not be Rihanna, but she is still a rebellious and fearless woman
Bad, bad, she bad, bad (Bad)
She is extremely rebellious and unconventional (Bad)
Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
She is so wild and fearless (Bad)
Bad, bad, she bad, bad (Bad)
She is extremely rebellious and unconventional (Bad)
Bad bad, ooh, she bad, bad
She is so wild and fearless (Bad)
I used to be a good girl until I met you
She was once well-behaved, but her encounter with someone changed her
(Ah, yeah) you introduced me to a new world
They showed her a different lifestyle and perspective
Now I can let loose
Now she can be herself without restraint
And I don't ever wanna be good again
She has no desire to conform or be well-behaved anymore
'Cause if you're in Hell then
If being rebellious and unconventional means being in a negative place
I don't wanna see Heaven
She would rather avoid an idealistic and conventional existence
Take me down with you and
She wants to join the person who influenced her down their rebellious path
Let's be bad forever
They should continue being unconventional and fearless indefinitely
We can be bad together, forever
They can both embrace their rebellious nature and always be wild as a team
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TATE SEQUOYA FARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trey Trey Palmer
You're whole album is fire so glad I found your music ππΎ
Deion Peoples
This go so hard. Sheβs bringing something different to the rap game. An artist!
Chelsea J.
IF YOU A BAD GIRL THIS THE ANTHEM!
γThee Sweet Scienceγ
Imma dude standing by the rise o the bad girls with skillz for days. Madrespect. Glad for vixens making their fire assss wayy.
v a l x r i a
I love how she hypes up other girls in her songs
Jay Lee TV
I love her singing so much and her nostalgic videos π
synchro
This song is it period
N Cartier
Visuals LEVELED up
unkleluc
=D
Kenzi Lynn
underrated queen