Beautiful, bodacious and blessed with soulful harmonies that are playful, sexy, intuitive and fly beyond all comprehension, Black Buddafly is poised to take America by storm with their Chocolate City Music/ Russell Simmons Group/Def Jam debut. Boasting the drop dead fresh club hit "Rock- A- Bye"(produced by Tony Austin and the Featherstone Brothers) and collaborations with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dallas Austin, KayGee, and Troy Taylor, Black Buddafly offers a delicious, sophisticated new take on classic hip hop soul.
Black Buddafly's saga begins in Hamburg, Germany where sisters Sophie, (the eldest) and twins Amina and Jazz were born to a German mother and a Senegalese dad. Mom sang, dad was a semi pro jazz musician, so naturally the girls were surrounded by music, in particular American soul, R&B, jazz and gospel. When the girls were 6 and 8 respectively they began singing in church and school musicals. By the time the sisters hit junior high they were doing sessions in local studios and touring with gospel ensembles. It soon became apparent that their talent, eye-catching looks and distinctive moves were too explosive for the confines of an ensemble or studio gigs. In 1998 the sisters formed Choyce, which drew heavily from their rich influences: from Mariah Carey (Amina's American idol) to Janet Jackson, (Jazz dug the combination of singing and dancing), to Sophie's appreciation of " people who tell great stories and have soul in their voice, " ala Jill Scott, Ella Fitzgerald and India Arie. Thanks to an energetic R&B sound that, at the time, was novel in Europe, Choyce enjoyed regional success and scored a production deal with BMG Germany. Yet despite the achievements, the sisters felt something was missing. That something was the USA. " We came to realize that even though we were getting the opportunity to perform and record in Germany the music there wasn't what we were looking for, and that the sound we craved was in America. Every week we'd look at Billboard and think to ourselves, we can do this, because we'd always been drawn to American singers, "Sophie explained. "We knew that if we really wanted to challenge ourselves and do real American R&B we had to come to the US and work with the producers making the sound that we loved so much."
In 2002, Choyce flew to New York City with $600.00 and a very big dream. "We were so overwhelmed by how huge everything was," Amina says. "It was much more crowded than we expected and a little scary. Back in Hamburg we thought, we'll just come to the States and try it and if it doesn't work, we've had a nice vacation. But as we walked around the city we started think wow, maybe everyone was right. Maybe we are a little naïve and making it here won't be all that easy." As night fell Sophie called home to admit that perhaps mom and dad did know best after all. Amina and Jazz waited outside the phone booth and when their sister hung up, the girls walked silently back to their hotel. It was then that fate, in the form of a young man stepped in. Taken with their exotic looks the stranger approached them. "He tried to holla at me, "Sophie giggles, "but back then I didn't even know what that term meant!" Color them crazy, innocent or chalk it up to being raised in Germany but impulsively, the girls gave their admirer their hotel phone number. A half hour later he showed up, and after hearing their story, asked them to sing. The girls broke into an accapella 'audition' and when it ended their friend, who went by "Prince", was setting up meetings, and arranging an invite for a hot industry party at which P Diddy, Tweet and Kelis were guests. Blame jet lag but when Prince then offered to introduce them to movers and shakers, the sisters figured that they had nothing to lose and perhaps everything to gain. In hindsight it all sounds insane but as Jazz offers "'meeting Prince on that first day was a sign that coming to NYC was our destiny." Within a week Prince had secured Choyce a gig at the popular industry showcase Joe's Pub. There the girls met more producers and potential mangers all of whom were eager to sign them. The rush of activity was intense but the sisters kept their wits about them; refusing to ink a deal until everything felt just right.
With their cash dwindling, the sisters went back home to tour. Within a few months they'd returned to the States and thanks to their contacts, criss crossed the country, staying with friends, doing sessions, performing (including opening up for DMX at Chicago's House of Blues), and honing their skills.
In 2004 they went to Philadelphia and through word of mouth hooked up with a local club owner. Impressed the impresario introduced the trio, now calling themselves Black Buddafly, to Russell Simmons Music Group executive Tony Austin. A week before their visa was set to expire Austin signed Black Buddafly to his production company, Chocolate City Music, LLC and brought them Island Def Jam Records. They were then paired with legendary mogul Russell Simmons, who was launching Russell Simmons Music group; a joint venture with Def Jam and Simmons wasted no time in ensuring that Black Buddafly became his imprint's maiden release. Then early in 2005, Black Buddafly recorded the debut that, even before it had hit the streets, was the talk of the industry. "The entire experience, from meeting everyone, singing across the country and getting to work with LA and Russell has been unbelievable!" Jazz exclaims. " We almost can't believe it's all happening."
Happening, it is. Black Buddafly's road to success may have been unlikely but the result of their journey can't be denied. From the meaningful "Making Change", co written with Troy Taylor which addresses the importance of not taking life for granted, the inspiring "Goddess", penned by Amina and filled with an uplifting message about believing in oneself, to the feisty and fun "Rock-A- Bye", Black Buddafly has made an album that's positive, vibey, versatile, and overflowing with a sassy, sexy appeal that has the oomph to rock the clubs and the soul to touch your heart. After all every Cinderella story has a happy ending.
Bad Girl
Black Buddafly feat. Fabolous Lyrics
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Guess who (hey, hey)
F to the A-B (hey)
Black Buddafly Let's go
And I'm a bad boy Like Martin and Will Show
u what u been missin' Like the kids on the carton of milk
Hey, I can snatch something bad outta the hood
And bring 'em back to the pad out by the woods
And I'm usually not layin' in the boozy spots
Girl, we can blow quicker than oozi shots
Chill where the Cristal's cold Jacuzzi's hot Ya feel me?
I ain't really the kinda girl That would
say that I'm a bad girl Though I should
So many times I did what I thought was right
But ended up in pain and that's why I'm like
I still believe and I'm hopin'
That I will find real love
But right now is not the time for that
Cause I'm young and I'm bad and I like that
Oh,
do you feel me now Oh,
dance with me now
Ladies help me out
[Chorus]
Ay if you feel me
Move wit me and don't stop
Put your hands up
Soon as the beat drops
Cause usually I'm not like this but tonight
I'm a bad girl
I'm a bad girl
And tonight we gonna show u How we get down
Don't think I'm innocent
Might look like that outside But when
I be alone wit you You'll see different
Cause all those boys dig those crazy things
I like it so good and so deep
Like I said for me straight to sleep
Don't get me wrong because I'm not a ho
I tell where to stop and when to go
Oh
do you feel me now Oh,
dance with me now
Ladies help me out, what
[Chorus: x2]
[Fabolous]
Hey, Hey Once a good girl gone bad She's gone forever
Prolly with me enjoying California weather
Hey Mami, we belong together
Like the white and yellow stones
That set into the prom together
And now a girl get into a stressed out mood
And go bad faster than left out food
They say it's the lazy flow the shorties love
It drive 'em crazy though, like Courtney Love
I keep a bad one that also's a good cook
5th Ave. classy mixed with the hood look
And my good look them bad for yo health
And everybody know you can do bad by yourself, girl
[Chorus]
Do you feel me now
Dance with me now
Ladies help me out
The lyrics to Black Buddafly's song Bad Girl, featuring Fabulous, is an embodiment of the duality of human nature, where the persona of the song sings about the contrast of who they are on the outside, versus who they are on the inside. In the first verse, Fabolous brags about being a "bad boy," showing his "badness" by hanging out in "boozy spots," enjoying Cristal and Jacuzzi's, and being rough and tough like Martin and Will. He hints at snatching "something bad outta the hood," and bringing them back to the woods, signifying the roughness and toughness that the "badness" entails. The Black Buddafly twins come in for the chorus and continue the theme of mischievousness, singing about the persona being a "bad girl," who wants to show the world how she gets down.
The second verse brings a different perspective, showing a more vulnerable side of the persona. The persona sings about not being the kind of girl that would call herself bad, but they have been hurt so many times that they became numb to the pain, implying that they now embrace their badness. The persona is hoping to find real love but acknowledges that they are not ready as they are still young and the bad girl behavior is still prevalent.
Overall, the lyrics of Black Buddafly's song Bad Girl are about duality, revealing the contrast between the tough exterior and vulnerable interior. The song talks about embracing the badness that has resulted from hurt and disappointments, and the desire to have fun and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess who (hey, hey)
A rhetorical question asking the audience if they know who Fabolous is.
F to the A-B (hey)
A play on Fabolous's initials, F.A.B.
Black Buddafly Let's go
Introducing Black Buddafly and starting the song.
And I'm a bad boy Like Martin and Will Show
Comparing himself to the characters Martin and Will from the TV show Martin.
u what u been missin' Like the kids on the carton of milk
Implying that he can provide what people are missing in their lives.
Hey, I can snatch something bad outta the hood
Claiming that he can find something or someone with potential in a rough neighborhood.
And bring 'em back to the pad out by the woods
Bringing the person he found back to his secluded home.
You know the crew bring the bad outta the good
His crew has a reputation for bringing out the wild side of good girls.
And I'm usually not layin' in the boozy spots
He doesn't usually hang out in fancy bars.
Girl, we can blow quicker than oozi shots
We can party hard and fast.
Chill where the Cristal's cold Jacuzzi's hot Ya feel me?
Suggesting a relaxing atmosphere with a cold drink and a hot tub. Asking listeners if they understand and agree.
I ain't really the kinda girl That would
Black Buddafly is not the type of girl who would
say that I'm a bad girl Though I should
Admitting that she is a bad girl, although she doesn't usually label herself as such.
So many times I did what I thought was right
Reflecting on past experiences where she has made choices she believed were right.
But ended up in pain and that's why I'm like
Acknowledging her mistakes have caused her pain and this is why she accepts being known as a bad girl.
I still believe and I'm hopin'
Although she is a bad girl, she hasn't given up on finding true love.
That I will find real love
She has hope that she will find genuine love.
But right now is not the time for that
She is not currently looking for a serious relationship.
Cause I'm young and I'm bad and I like that
Being young and rebellious is enjoyable for her, even though she recognizes it may not be a good long-term choice.
Oh, do you feel me now Oh, dance with me now Ladies help me out
Asking the female audience to join in.
Ay if you feel me Move wit me and don't stop Put your hands up Soon as the beat drops
Encouraging the audience to dance and participate when the beat drops.
Don't think I'm innocent
Clarifying that she isn't as innocent as she may look.
Might look like that outside But when
She might appear innocent on the outside, but...
I be alone wit you You'll see different
When they are alone together, she will show her wild side.
Cause all those boys dig those crazy things
She knows men are attracted to her wild side.
I like it so good and so deep
She enjoys passionate experiences.
Like I said for me straight to sleep
After a good time, she is satisfied and can sleep peacefully.
Don't get me wrong because I'm not a ho
Clarifying that enjoying physical experiences doesn't make her promiscuous.
I tell where to stop and when to go
She is in control of her actions, knowing her boundaries and limitations.
Hey, Hey Once a good girl gone bad She's gone forever
Stating that once a good girl becomes wild, she can't go back to being innocent.
Prolly with me enjoying California weather
Implying that he has been a cause for some good girls to become bad and they are now living their lives with him.
Hey Mami, we belong together
Flirting with a woman, suggesting that they are a good match.
Like the white and yellow stones That set into the prom together
Praising a pairing of white and yellow diamonds often seen at proms as a metaphor for them being a good pair.
And now a girl get into a stressed out mood
Girls can easily become stressed out and overwhelmed.
And go bad faster than left out food
Indicating that stress and other factors can quickly lead to a girl becoming wild.
They say it's the lazy flow the shorties love
A laid-back style of music is popular with young women.
It drive 'em crazy though, like Courtney Love
The music can make them wild and crazy, like Courtney Love's wild reputation.
I keep a bad one that also's a good cook
He has found someone who is both wild and a good homemaker.
5th Ave. classy mixed with the hood look
She has a blend of classy and urban style.
And my good look them bad for yo health
His good looks can be a dangerous temptation for a woman's health.
And everybody know you can do bad by yourself, girl
A woman can cause trouble for herself without needing a man's influence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEROY AUSTIN, CHRISTOPHER FEATHERSTONE, JOHN JACKSON, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, NASTACIA KENDALL, AMINATA SCHMAHL, SAFIETOU SCHMAHL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GorgeouslyReal T.V.
I still love this song! I wish they could make a comeback! I remember playing this in 06 pulling up to school my junior year for orientation. Memories!
Pretty Naughty FX
Same lol now I’m 31 . Time flies
Gnome King
This shit was DOPE! Nice video & song to go on the soundtrack of a great movie, and FAB Killed his verse too. I think this girl group was way underrated, these ladies are FLY! #ThumbsUpFromMe
Phire99
Yes Fab Killed it.
Jasmin T
Still bumpin In 2020🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
wuttTHEheckler
...2021👍 ..🐿️
Sluurp Juice & Drinks LLC
Years later and this joint still go HARD 🔥🔥🔥. Amina 🦋 still sound the same
Rez McClane
The one hit wonders of the early 00s be 🔥 🔥 🔥 💯
T Nicole
They had two hits. Get it right lol
Carla Carolina
Alguém em 2020 ouvindo ?! Amo essas músicas antigas rs