Cassie was born in New London, Connecticut, United States and moved to New York City and continued modeling; she attended classes at the Broadway Dance Center. Meanwhile, music producer Ryan Leslie spotted her at clubs and parties in late 2004.
Shortly after a formal introduction to Ryan Leslie, Cassie became the focus of Next Selection. The two wrote a duet called "Kiss Me" and after recording the track, Next Selection made a management move to play the song for music executive Tommy Mottola. Leslie also co-wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U". Cassie was introduced to Sean "Diddy" Combs by a make-up artist from one of her modeling assignments, which also helped her to get a shot at a music career.
Before signing with the Bad Boy label, Cassie's first single "Me & U" had already hit the airwaves and was a major hit in clubs. On its official release, "Me & U" proved to be a hit song. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Pop 100.
Her follow up single, "Long Way 2 Go" was far less successful, peaking at ninety-seven on the Billboard Hot 100. Cassie's debut album, Cassie, which was released on August 8, 2006 and sold 321,000 copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen Sound Scan. In contrast to her album sales, Cassie's hit single, "Me & U", sold over 1 million digital downloads.
Bad Bitches
Cassie Lyrics
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A bad bitch like coke, she gets all the notes
A bad bitch low key, she hits all the notes
She have you singing in a key that you never heard before.
Cause the bad bitch get it, make a nigger spend it,
That’s the only way he hit it, this ain’t love, this is business.
I ain’t try to be your Mrs, I ain’t looking for no love,
Want that 50s, 10s and 20s? Yep, all of the above.
My mama told me “make that nigger spending”
That’s the only way you get it, these 50s, 10s and 20s.
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor.
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor.
Bad bitch like me will have a nigger dreaming
Bad bitch like me will have a nigger hoping
And wishing that he come back for more,
Fuck him like she did before
And leave him with a twenty on the side
Yeah, she’s super cold.
Cause the bad bitch get it, make a nigger spend it,
That’s the only way he hit it, this ain’t love, this is business.
I ain’t try to be your Mrs, I ain’t looking for no love,
Want that 50s, 10s and 20s? Yep, all of the above.
My mama told me “make that nigger spending”
That’s the only way you get it, these 50s, 10s and 20s.
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor.
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor.
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
In this song, Cassie is taking on the persona of what society deems as a "bad bitch." She boasts about how this kind of woman can get everything she wants by using her sexuality and manipulating men. Cassie equates being a "bad bitch" to being like drugs – addictive and irresistible. The chorus is a call to all the "bad bitches" to come to the dance floor and show off their power.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of empowerment in the woman who identifies as a "bad bitch." She knows her worth and isn't afraid to demand attention and money from men. When Cassie's mother tells her to make a man spend money on her, it reinforces the idea that it's acceptable (and even advantageous) to use men for financial gain.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the societal pressures women face to use their sexuality and image to get ahead. While Cassie appears to celebrate this behavior, there is an underlying theme of how unfair it is that women have to resort to these tactics in order to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
A bad bitch like dope, she gets all the dough,
A woman who is confident and skilled gets all the money effortlessly, just like drugs which are always in high demand.
A bad bitch like coke, she gets all the notes
A confident and skilled woman can also make all the money disappear just like cocaine, which can make people completely addicted and always wanting more.
A bad bitch low key, she hits all the notes
Even if a confident and skilled woman is not showy or loud about her abilities, she will still excel and be successful in everything she does.
She have you singing in a key that you never heard before.
A confident and skilled woman can bring so much joy and excitement into someone's life that it feels like a whole new experience that they have never encountered before.
Cause the bad bitch get it, make a nigger spend it,
A confident and skilled woman can get a man to spend all his money on her because she knows how to use her charm and skills to get what she wants without any emotional attachment.
That’s the only way he hit it, this ain’t love, this is business.
A confident and skilled woman only allows a man to be with her if he can provide her with what she wants financially. This relationship is purely transactional, without any emotional attachment or genuine love.
I ain’t try to be your Mrs, I ain’t looking for no love,
A confident and skilled woman is not interested in a serious, emotional relationship and does not want to be anyone's wife. She is only interested in money and what she can gain from the relationship.
Want that 50s, 10s and 20s? Yep, all of the above.
A confident and skilled woman only cares about money and wants every type of bill, whether it's fifty, ten, or twenty dollars. She wants it all.
My mama told me “make that nigger spending”
That’s the only way you get it, these 50s, 10s and 20s.
The artist's mother told her to make a man spend all his money on her if she wants to have any money for herself. She needs to get all different types of bills to have the most financial security.
Bad bitches to the floor, bad bitches to the floor,
Confident and skilled women should always be the center of attention and be celebrated for their talents and achievements.
Bad bitch like me will have a nigger dreaming
A confident and skilled woman can make a man so in love with her and obsessed with her that he will dream about her all the time.
Bad bitch like me will have a nigger hoping
A confident and skilled woman can make a man hopeful and excited about being with her because she is so charming and skilled at what she does.
And wishing that he come back for more,
A confident and skilled woman can make a man crave more of her presence and attention, always wanting to be with her and give her money.
Fuck him like she did before
And leave him with a twenty on the side
Yeah, she’s super cold.
A confident and skilled woman can give a man a short-lived experience that makes him desire her even more, but then leave him with only a small amount of money. She is cold-hearted and only interested in money, not love or emotional attachment.
Where the bad bitches at, where the bad girls go?
The singer is asking where all the confident and skilled women are, because they should always be celebrated and put in the spotlight.
Contributed by Lucas S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.