PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record label in 2013, in a joint-venture with Warner Records.[2] He then released his first extended play self-titled PartyNextDoor later that year. He subsequently released PartyNextDoor Two and PNDColours in 2014 and PartyNextDoor 3 in 2016. He has also seen success as a songwriter, having penned "Work", which was released on Rihanna's album Anti and peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the most successful songs of the year, along with "Wild Thoughts" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father in Mississauga, Ontario.He was inspired by the music his father played to him when he was younger such as Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet and 112.
2007–2014: Career beginnings and debut album
Having made electronic-infused R&B under his real name Jahron Brathwaite [Jahron B], he signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell as a songwriter, under the name PartyNextDoor, at age 18.[7][failed verification] His first mixtape, PartyNextDoor, was released to the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013.[8] It entered on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at number six with sales of 2,000 copies[9] and peaked at number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of July 20, 2013.[10] He performed background vocals on "Own It" and "Come Thru" from Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same.[11]
His debut studio album PartyNextDoor Two was released on July 30, 2014. The record featured singles like "Thirsty", "FWU", "East Liberty" and the Billboard charted "Recognize", featuring Drake. Later that year, on December 3, 2014, PartyNextDoor released the four-track EP titled PNDColours, with the follow-up COLOURS 2, released in 2017.[12] In 2015, he produced three songs on Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late: "Legend", "Preach" and "Wednesday Night Interlude".[7]
2016–present: PartyNextDoor 3, Partymobile and Partypack
PartyNextDoor earned his first number-one song as a songwriter when on January 27, 2016, Rihanna released the lead single "Work" from her eighth studio album, Anti.[13][14] The song maintained its spot at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. He also penned the song "Sex with Me" on the same album.[2] On March 25, 2016, PartyNextDoor released "Come and See Me", which features fellow artist Drake, from his upcoming second studio album, PartyNextDoor 3 (also known as P3). A music video directed by affiliate and collaborator Adrian Martinez and featuring appearances by Kylie Jenner, Big Sean, and Jhené Aiko was released on Snapchat on June 23, 2016.[15] On June 15, 2016, Jeremih called into Real 92.3 LA to announce a joint album with PartyNextDoor called Late Night Party. On July 2, 2016, he released another single, "Like That", featuring Jeremih and Lil Wayne, on OVO Sound radio.[16] On July 21, 2016, PartyNextDoor announced the release date for his second studio album PartyNextDoor 3 for August 12, 2016, and released "Not Nice", the record's second single.[17]
He and Jeremih toured in 2016 and had plans to release a joint project.[18]
On June 4, 2017, PartyNextDoor released Colours 2 without any prior announcement. A short film for the EP was released on June 12, 2017.[citation needed]
On September 29, 2017, he released an EP titled Seven Days, which included guest appearances from Halsey and Rick Ross.
After a lead artist hiatus PartyNextDoor returned in December 2019 with two singles "The News" and "Loyal", with the latter featuring Drake. They served as the lead singles of his album Partymobile which he tweeted would be released in February.[19] The album was eventually released on March 27, 2020, following delays.[20]
On October 15, 2020, Party surprise-announced the release of Partypack, a seven-song EP containing previously unreleased songs like the 2014 song "Persian Rugs". The EP was released the following day.[21]
On January 29, 2021, Party released his 2014 EP, Colours, to streaming services for the first time. It includes four extra tracks that were previously released as Colours 2 in 2017.
Baddest Girl Around
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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I want you to be my lady
I know what you wanna hear, I know what you wanna see
And I can fulfil it daily
I choose you, pretty mama
I choose you pretty, mama
So don't ever guess that I'd settle for less
I know you're young, we ain't gotta worry bout the numbers
Baby your ex love, forgot ya
And made you forget where the fun was
I choose you, pretty mama
I choose you pretty, mama
So don't ever guess that I'd settle for less
Baby you are the best, the baddest chick around
Oh, the baddest girl around baby, ooh, oh
Baby, pretty girl
I think by now you know that I'm real
Listen close to your heart girl
Tell me how you truly feel
I choose you, pretty mama
I choose you pretty, mama
So don't ever guess that I'd settle for less
Baby you are the best, the baddest girl around
I'm sprung and you're sprung
But surely thats gon' turn to love
From day 1, I was sure that you gon' be the one
I choose you, pretty mama
I choose you, pretty mama
So don't ever guess that I'd settle for less
Baby you are the best, the baddest girl around
Ooh, the baddest girl around baby, ooh, oh
In "Baddest Girl Around," PARTYNEXTDOOR expresses his desire for a specific woman who he believes is the best and the "baddest chick" around. He reassures her that he knows what she wants to hear and see and that he can fulfill her desires on a daily basis. He acknowledges that the woman may be young, but he doesn't consider that to be an obstacle. In fact, he thinks that her ex-lover forgot about her and made her forget about the fun she was capable of having.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the woman is the "baddest girl around" and that PARTYNEXTDOOR chooses her to be his "pretty mama." He encourages her to listen to her heart and tell him how she truly feels about him. He is confident that their initial attraction will turn into love and that she is the one he has been searching for.
Overall, the lyrics of "Baddest Girl Around" convey a sense of confidence and admiration towards a particular woman. The song highlights PARTYNEXTDOOR's belief that he can provide for her and fulfill her desires. He highlights her uniqueness and acknowledges that he chooses her above all others.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, pretty baby
Addressing his significant other with endearing terms.
I want you to be my lady
Expressing his desire for a committed relationship with her.
I know what you wanna hear, I know what you wanna see
Acknowledging that he understands her desires and needs.
And I can fulfil it daily
Assuring her that he's capable of meeting her needs on a regular basis.
I choose you, pretty mama
Declaring his choice for her as his partner.
So don't ever guess that I'd settle for less
Letting her know that he won't settle for anything less than what he wants and deserves.
Baby you are the best, the baddest chick around
Complimenting her and telling her that she's the best and hottest girl around.
I know you're young, we ain't gotta worry bout the numbers
Acknowledging the age difference between them but assuring her that it's not a concern for him.
Baby your ex love, forgot ya
Noting that her previous love interest didn't appreciate her worth, and looking to fill that void.
And made you forget where the fun was
Suggesting that her previous relationship lacked excitement or entertainment.
Oh, the baddest girl around baby, ooh, oh
Repeating the compliment he gave her earlier and emphasizing it with a catchy hook.
I think by now you know that I'm real
Asserting his authenticity to her; letting her know that he's genuine and sincere.
Listen close to your heart girl
Encouraging her to trust her own instincts and emotions.
Tell me how you truly feel
Asking her to open up and express her true emotions and feelings.
I'm sprung and you're sprung
Admitting that he's fallen for her, and believes she has feelings for him as well.
But surely thats gon' turn to love
Anticipating that their mutual attraction will turn into an actual loving relationship.
From day 1, I was sure that you gon' be the one
Confessing that he's been enamored with her from the very beginning, and has always seen her as his potential soulmate.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jekaria1
I can't get enough of party. Literally love each and every one of his songs!
@lolitadan5432
Prima Donna girlllll say that again
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@kaydenfranklin4026
@Tadeo Kristopher Definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
@UmmBinat
And more
@taytay42291
I am like in love with this man !!
@melissabenson5785
taytay mone'
I am tooooooo
@natalieberrios5592
I hope tik tok never finds this remix 😭
@dirtydiannna
Amén 🙏🏾
@itstime3171
i fuckin love this sample man, shoutout to whomever produced this beat
that vocal chop is lethal.