Cyclone (Baby Bash album)
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Cyclone is the third studio album and the seventh album overall by the American recording artist Baby Bash, released by Arista Records on October 30, 2007.[1]
Background
Bash has worked a long time with Happy Perez. Working with Perez, in particular, holds a special significance for him. "It's my recipe, my formula," he says. "I've been using it ever since I met Happy Perez. He did "Suga Suga", "Obsession". Without him, there'd be no Baby Bash or Frankie J.. Happy P is the one that made those beats that blew up for us."[2] Other collaborators include J. R. Rotem, Play-N-Skillz, Ryan Tedder, Aundrea Fimbres of Danity Kane, and Paula DeAnda.[3]
Cyclone is the first Baby Bash album not to contain a Parental Advisory sticker.
Singles
Singles released from the album include "Cyclone" featuring T-Pain, "What Is It" featuring Sean Kingston and "Don't Stop" featuring Keith Sweat.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
| RapReviews |    link |
| DJBooth.net |  link |
Commercial reception
Cyclone entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at number 30, selling about 26,000 copies in its first week.[4]
Critical reception
David Jeffries of Allmusic praised the album for its "pop moments" but said that the album is nothing "memorable".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Numero Uno" | Ronald Bryant, Darrel Andrews, Kim Hoglund, Joseph Scott | Kookie | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Cyclone" (featuring T-Pain) | Bryant, LaMarquis Jefferson, Craig Love, Faheem Najm, Jonathan Smith | Lil Jon | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Supa Chic" (featuring Paula DeAnda) | Bryant, Paula DeAnda, Mike Jones, Johnathan Rotem | J. R. Rotem | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Just Like That" (featuring Play-N-Skillz) | Bryant, Oscar Salinas, Juan Salinas | Play-N-Skillz | 2:19 |
| 5. | "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston) | Bryant, Rotem, Marty James, Scott LaRock, Lawrence Parker | J. R. Rotem | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Mamacita" (featuring Marcos Hernandez) | Bryant, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper, Elijah Molina, Frank Soto | Scoop DeVille | 4:02 |
| 7. | "Dip with You" (featuring Aundrea Fimbres) | Bryant, DeAnda, Erick Coomes, Angel Noa, Ryan Tedder, Justin Trugman | Ryan Tedder, Justin Trugman, Erick Coomes | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Spreewells Spinnin'" (featuring Queenie, Chingo Bling, Lucky Luciano & Play-N-Skillz) | Bryant, Christian Garcia, Jeremy Hayes, Pedro Herrera, Peter Ramirez, Cynthia Vasquez | Peter Ramirez | 4:44 |
| 9. | "As Days Go By (The Love Letter)" (featuring Paula DeAnda) | Bryant, Alberto Cruz, Nathan Perez | Happy Perez | 4:28 |
| 10. | "Na Na" (featuring Casely) | Bryant, Calvin Puckett, Jean Rodriguez, Frank Romano, James Scheffer | Jim Jonsin | 4:40 |
| 11. | "Thrill Is Gone" (featuring Ryan Tedder) | Bryant, Tedder | Ryan Tedder | 4:26 |
| 12. | "Don't Stop" (featuring Keith Sweat) | Bryant, Keith Sweat, James Corrine | DJ Felli Fel | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Mean Mug" (featuring Pimp C, Mistah F.A.B. & Da Stooie Bros.) | Bryant, Noa, Perez, Chad Butler, Stanley Cox, Rich Rappacon | Happy Perez | 3:55 |
| 14. | "Ronnie Rey All Day...Choppin' It Up" (Interview) | 3:05 |
- "Numero Uno" contains a sample from "Let's Get Together" by Bobby Bland
- "What Is It" contains a portion of the composition "9MM Goes Bang" by KRS-One
- "Mamacita" contains a sample of "Voyage to Atlantis" by The Isley Brothers
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200[6] | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[7] | 11 |
References
- ^ Cyclone by Baby Bash itunes.apple.com. Apple, Inc. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Baby Bash
- ^ Britney Spears Single Is Released; Plus Eve, 50 Cent, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West & More, In For The Record. MTV: August 30, 2007.
- ^ Katie Hasty, "Eagles Fly Past Britney To Debut At No. 1". Billboard. November 7, 2007.
- ^ David Jeffries, Cyclone review, Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Baby Bash Album & Song History Billboard 200 for Baby Bash. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Baby Bash Album & Song History Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Baby Bash. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 11, 2010.