The group was formed in 1997, just as other groups like S.E.S. were starting out. Their first single ("Haircut") hit #47 on the Korean charts, and the success of the first album was dismal. This was attributed to the different, edgier style that Baby V.O.X had, considering that their rivals Fin.K.L and S.E.S. had adopted cute looks to great success. DR Music (their record company) then replaced three members (with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun), 이가이 (Lee Gai), and 심은진 (Shim Eunjin)) and had them train for the next year in order to succeed. Their second album, titled 'Baby VOX II', was a much bigger success, hitting #7 on the Korean pop charts. However, there was more internal turmoil when it was revealed that 이가이 (Lee Gai) was much older than the rest of the girls and had actually lied to the management company about her age. Considering that she was also viewed as not fitting in with the rest of the members, she was cut from the group and replaced by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who was significantly younger and appeared to have more mass appeal. Their third album, released in 1999, showed off the new Baby V.O.X, and it was their first major success, topping the Korean music charts and having three strong singles: "Get Up", "Killer", and "Missing You".
Their third album's success can be partially attributed to changing music tastes in Korea. Baby V.O.X, like many K-pop groups, has gone through several image makeovers through the years. However, although they focused on a cuter image for their second album (apparent in their music video and performances for the second album's lead single "야야야" (Ya Ya Ya)), the group was always seen as the more mature and sexier Korean girl group. As older, sexier images were more widely received by the Korean public, Baby V.O.X's success continued.
In 2002, Baby V.O.X released a greatest hits album as their "5.5"th, featuring two CDs of dance music and one of ballads, with a VCD of their music videos included. One of the new songs on the album, "우연" (Uyeon), was a great success, and Baby V.O.X managed to perform it on the network music shows for almost the whole summer. The single's success was sustained by the Latin remix of the single, which fit in with popular tastes at the time. It was also during this time that the group found fame outside of Korea; they were successful in China and Thailand with this album and single.
In spring of 2003, Baby V.O.X released their 6th album, a feat achieved by very few Korean pop groups. They even released a photo album that was purported to have semi-nude images of the girls (with 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye) unable to participate due to her being underage), causing some controversy, but it faded as the image content was found to be hyped up by the media. However, this was also when Baby V.O.X's luck started to change. Although their singles "나 어떡해" (Na Eotteokhae) and "바램" (Baraem) were popular, album sales were lower than usual. In addition, performances appeared to be lackluster, especially with the latter single, as it was not promoted for a long time; this may be attributed to the fact that members have stated that they did not like this album's concept.
Their seventh and last album 'Ride West', released in April 2004, featured songs in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, as well as appearances by well-known American hip hop artists, such as 2Pac and Jennifer Lopez, although 2Pac's "appearance" is a freestyle rap that he recorded while in prison. This album was proclaimed to be what catapulted Baby V.O.X into the international spotlight, hence the English single. In fact, the music video for the album's feature song, "Xcstasy", was done in English, featuring expensive luxury vehicles and well-dressed, highly preened divas, apparently in emulation of the "Bling bling" style of hip-hop videos popular in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They performed in this style as well, with sexy dance moves and provocative clothing, seen as a bit extreme in conservative Korea. However, this release was accompanied by much controversy. There was first the issue as to whether their managing group, DR Music, could legally use 2Pac's material in the recording, with 2Pac's repesentatives claiming that DR did not have authorization. Eventually, the group stopped performing the single. A second single, "Play", featuring Jennifer Lopez, was promoted for a short while, but sales were lower than previous albums.
The slow implosion of Baby V.O.X continued in 2005. As their contract was up by the end of 2004, fans wondered whether Baby V.O.X would stay together. 심은진 (Shim Eunjin) decided that she would not, because she did not agree with the group's image and direction, and was the first to leave the group (in order to pursue a solo career). She was followed by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who initially renewed her contract but left it in order to pursue an acting career, which so far has been quite successful (as evidenced by her hit drama Goong). Baby V.O.X continued for a while as a threesome, doing some promotional activities outside of Korea, with their record company promising that Baby V.O.X would continue. However, as the months passed on, so did the members. 김이지 (Kim Eiji, also known as Kim E-Z) left sometime in early 2006 (to pursue acting), with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun) also leaving (and signing a solo deal on another label). 이희진 (Lee Heejin) was the only remaining Baby V.O.X member, and she also left DR Music to pursue a career in acting. However, DR Music eventually created a spinoff group called Baby V.O.X Re.v. This group made its debut in January, visiting various countries; the group's first single is "Shee".
Patron
Baby V.O.X Lyrics
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Loco no tengo patrón
Entramo a la disco
Las gatas nos miran
Todas preguntan quien son
Estaba llamándome al phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
Se nota que tu eres bocón
La DEA te tiene fichado
Fichado con ojo de Halcón
Me quiere firmar tu patrón
Porque sintió la presión
Sabe que en cualquier momento corono un home run
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
Loco no tengo patrón
Entramo a la disco
Las gatas nos miran
Todas preguntan quien son
Estaba llamándome al phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
Loco no tengo patrón
Entramo a la disco
Las gatas nos miran
Todas preguntan quien son
Estaba llamándome al phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
Tengo conexión con el patrón de tu patrón
Todo el mundo sabe que tenemos el sazón
Ando con mi combo ready para el problemón
Pegado en la calle sin grabar con el guasón
Respeto al que merece
Al que si florece
Yo busco lo mío desde que tengo los trece
Me llaman el jefe
Pese a quien le pese
El negocio va muy bien
Cada día crece
No estamos jugando
Tu sabes como es esto
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
Mi música se riega sola
No pago payola
Te hueviaste el beat
De Gucci ni Prada
Te hueviaste un tema mío
Nunca me pagaste nada
Todo el mundo sabe
Tu disquera esta frustrada
Te metieron un melón
Nunca generaron nada
No juegues conmigo papi
Yo soy peligroso
En PB no mandas tu
En puerto barrios manda el oso
Tu combo no me tira porque sabe los destrozo
Espero tu respuesta
Besitos hermoso
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
Loco no tengo patrón
Entramo a la disco
Las gatas nos miran
Todas preguntan quien son
Estaba llamándome al phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
Loco no tengo patrón
Entramo a la disco
Las gatas nos miran
Todas preguntan quien son
Estaba llamándome al phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Quiero todas las gatas
Dándole hasta abajo
Esto es una batalla lirical
Yo soy el mejor libra por libra
Vas a responder o te noquee en un solo round
The lyrics of Baby V.O.X's song "Patron" depict a sense of confidence, power, and defiance. The singer is asserting their authority and dominance in the music industry, as well as in their personal life. The song begins by stating that they are rising up with their own efforts and they do not have a boss or a patron dictating their actions.
They enter the disco and attract the attention of women, who are curious about their identity. The lyrics imply that the singer receives calls from important contacts, specifically mentioning a person in Hong Kong who sends things by boat and then sends money by plane. This highlights their international connections and the power associated with their activities.
The second verse boasts of the singer's influence and reputation. They mention being wanted by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and being closely surveilled like a hawk. This suggests their involvement in illegal or dangerous activities. They also state that their patron wants to sign them because they feel the pressure from the singer's success. The lyrics convey a sense of danger and mystery surrounding the singer's lifestyle.
Throughout the song, the repetitive chorus emphasizes the singer's independent and self-reliant nature. They declare that they are rising up on their own and do not answer to anyone. The lyrics also take shots at others in the music industry, accusing them of stealing beats and not compensating the singer properly. They assert their superiority and dominance, challenging others to respond to their lyrical prowess or face defeat.
Overall, "Patron" by Baby V.O.X portrays a confident and self-assured individual who claims their place at the top of the music industry while also alluding to involvement in illicit activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Estamos subiendo a pulmón
We are climbing up with our lungs
Loco no tengo patrón
I'm a crazy person with no boss
Entramo a la disco
We enter the club
Las gatas nos miran
The women look at us
Todas preguntan quien son
Everyone asks who we are
Estaba llamándome al phone
Someone was calling me on the phone
La cone que tengo en hong kong
The woman I have in Hong Kong
Lo mandan por barco y luego el billete lo mando en avion
I send her by boat and then send the money by plane
De que estas hablando raton
What are you talking about, little mouse
Se nota que tu eres bocón
It's obvious that you're a big talker
La DEA te tiene fichado
The DEA has you under surveillance
Fichado con ojo de Halcón
Under surveillance with a hawk's eye
Me quiere firmar tu patrón
Your boss wants to sign me
Porque sintió la presión
Because he felt the pressure
Sabe que en cualquier momento corono un home run
He knows that at any moment I can hit a home run
Tengo conexión con el patrón de tu patrón
I have a connection with your boss' boss
Todo el mundo sabe que tenemos el sazón
Everyone knows that we have the flavor
Ando con mi combo ready para el problemón
I'm with my crew, ready for any problem
Pegado en la calle sin grabar con el guasón
Stuck on the street without recording with the joker
Respeto al que merece
I respect those who deserve it
Al que si florece
Those who flourish
Yo busco lo mío desde que tengo los trece
I've been looking out for myself since I was thirteen
Me llaman el jefe
They call me the boss
Pese a quien le pese
Despite who dislikes it
El negocio va muy bien
The business is going very well
Cada día crece
It grows every day
No estamos jugando
We're not playing
Tu sabes como es esto
You know how this is
Mi música se riega sola
My music spreads on its own
No pago payola
I don't pay for airplay
Te hueviaste el beat
You messed up the beat
De Gucci ni Prada
Neither Gucci nor Prada
Te hueviaste un tema mío
You messed up one of my songs
Nunca me pagaste nada
You never paid me anything
Tu disquera esta frustrada
Your record label is frustrated
Te metieron un melón
They played a trick on you
Nunca generaron nada
You never generated anything
No juegues conmigo papi
Don't play with me, daddy
Yo soy peligroso
I am dangerous
En PB no mandas tu
You don't call the shots in Puerto Barrios
En puerto barrios manda el oso
The bear is in charge in Puerto Barrios
Tu combo no me tira porque sabe los destrozo
Your crew doesn't come after me because they know I will destroy them
Espero tu respuesta
I await your response
Besitos hermoso
Lovely kisses
Quiero todas las gatas
I want all the women
Dándole hasta abajo
Giving it all they've got
Esto es una batalla lirical
This is a lyrical battle
Yo soy el mejor libra por libra
I am the best pound for pound
Vas a responder o te noquee en un solo round
You're either going to respond or I'll knock you out in one round
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Camilo Salvado
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IndigoAirX7
This is one of my favourite songs by them, thank you so much for making these! I always did wonder where E-Z's lines in this song were. Eunhye's tone changes a bit at 1:36 so I actually always thought the next line was E-Z or possibly them singing together but I could never really figure it out, I didn't realize she had harmonizing parts in the chorus because when E-Z sings alone her voice tends to be really easy to identify.
@oldschoolkpoplyrics
I had a hard time figuring out E-Z's line too. At first I thought Eunhye's line was E-Z, then I listened to that part over and over until I finally determined it was definitely Eunhye's line. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs too!
@AD-qe4mf
I was BV fanclub. 1:36 it’s EZ line