Overview
"Baby Mama" is a song recorded by American singer Brandy, featuring rapper Chance the Rapper. It was written by Norwood, Chance, Akil King, and Kimberly "Kaydence" Krysiuk, while production was helmed by Hit Boy and Norwood. It was released as the lead single from Norwood's seventh studio album B7 (2020) The bass-heavy, horn-influenced uptempo R&B track pays homage to single mothers, with Norwood specifically celebrating her love for daughter Sy'rai. "Baby Mama" was released to all digital outlets on May 1, 2020.
Background and promotion
"Baby Mama" was officially announced as the lead single for Norwood's upcoming seventh studio album on American talk show, The Talk in March 2020. The song's release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The song was officially released digitally on May 1, 2020. Norwood described the track to have been influenced by her relationship with her daughter, serving as a somewhat tribute to hardworking mothers across the world. Furthermore, Norwood revealed: “My new single is about embracing the strength and fortitude needed not only in motherhood, but in life,” the singer said in a press release. “I am thrilled that Chance joined me on this track, and I hope my fans find it as uplifting as I intended it to be!”.
Chart performance
"Baby Mama" debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs in the week ending May 9, 2020 and eventually going on to peak at number seven on July 20, 2020. This marked her first list entry as a leading artist since "Wildest Dreams" in 2012. In addition, it reached number 27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. On May 16, 2020, the single entered and peaked on Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales chart at number 10, making it Norwood's fifth entry on that chart. Elsewhere, on the week ending June 22, 2020, the single peaked at number 44 on the US Urban Airplay chart.
Music video
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