"BAPS" (a backronym for Bad Ass Pretty Sagittarius)[1] is a song by American rapper Trina and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj,[2] released as a single from Trina's sixth studio album, The One (2019).
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| Single by Trina and Nicki Minaj | ||||
| from the album The One | ||||
| Released | June 19, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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Background
editBAPS is a song from Trina's sixth studio album, The One (2019). It was released on June 19, 2019, as a surprise release two days before Trina's full album came out.[3] The song marks the fourth time Trina and Minaj have collaborated on a track.[4] It was released for digital download and streaming in June 2019.[5][6][7]
Trina discussed its release on the thirteenth episode of Queen Radio and asked Minaj to film a music video with her because they were originally supposed to, but The Nicki Wrld Tour got in the way.[8]
Music and lyrics
edit"BAPS" was co-written by Trina, Nicki Minaj, Birdman, B.G. (Baby Gangsta), Mannie Fresh, Juvenile and Lil Wayne with additional production by Audio Jones and co-production by Trina herself.[9] Lyrically, the song samples "Project Bitch" by Cash Money Millionaires.[10][11]
"BAPS" is a backronym for "Bad Ass Pretty Sagittarius".[1] The lyrics of the song reference famous people previously associated with Trina such as French Montana, Tory Lanez, and James Harden.[12]
Controversy
editThe song become the subject of a public dispute when Reginald Saunders, the head of A&R at Trina's record label Rockstarr Music Group, released a statement regarding Minaj. In a post on his Instagram account, he accused Minaj of being uncooperative and called her a "deceiver and manipulator".[13]
The post also referenced there being no music video produced to promote the record. Two days later, Trina filmed a video discussing the alleged problems. She defended Minaj and blamed herself for the lack of visual for the project.[14] She explained: "I had a 45-minute conversation on the phone with Nicki Minaj about business, about my record, about my song, about everything, It's not about a video, it's bigger than a video. The video is just a portion of what's happening. This is more about making sure the business is right."[14]
Critical reception
editThe song received positive reviews from music critics. A Rap-Up reporter stated that "it's the Barbie and Da Baddest" and called the track a "boss bitch anthem".[15] Rania Aniftos from Billboard said "Trina and Nicki Minaj have no time for unworthy men in their newest girl gang anthem." They also branded it a "boss gal anthem".[16] Madeleine Marr from the Miami Herald said that the pair "have created a thing of beauty" in recording "BAPS". She noted "The piano-heavy tune references various fellow celebrities from her [Trina's] dating past."[1] A journalist from Vibe said that Trina "enlisted one of the boldest voices in the game" for "BAPS".[17]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] | 50 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref |
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| United States | June 19, 2019 |
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[5][19] | |
| United Kingdom | Explicit | [20] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Marr, Madeleine (June 21, 2019). "'Two queens on one track': Trina and Nicki Minaj work it on 'BAPS'". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Trina (Ft. Nicki Minaj) – BAPS". Genius. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (June 20, 2019). "Listen to Nicki Minaj and Trina's new song, 'BAPS'". NME. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (June 19, 2019). "Nicki Minaj, Trina Team Up Over New Orleans Beat on New Song 'BAPS'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ a b "BAPS (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Trina". iTunes Store. Apple Music Inc. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "BAPS [Explicit]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "BAPS". Spotify. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Trina on Curving Her Exes + Her Song w/Nicki Minaj + Getting Cheated On". YouTube. 20 June 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-05.
- ^ SMF (24 June 2019). ""BAPS" by Trina (ft. Nicki Minaj)". songmeaningsandfacts.com.
- ^ "Trina and Nicki Minaj Flip a Cash Money Classic for "Baps"". Complex. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ "Trina & Nicki Minaj Sample A Big Tymers Classic On New Single "BAPS"". Genius. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ Burks, Tosten (June 19, 2019). "Trina – "BAPS" (ft. Nicki Minaj)". Spin. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Mahjouri, Shakiel (August 12, 2019). "Trina's Head A&R Takes Aim At 'Manipulator' Nicki Minaj: 'I Can't Get Over How Fake People Can Be'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ a b "Trina Clears The Air On "BAPS" Video And Rumored Rift With Nicki Minaj". Vibe. August 15, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ "New music: Trina feat. Nicki Minaj – 'BAPS'". Rap-Up. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (June 19, 2019). "Trina & Nicki Minaj Are the Baddest in New Collab, 'BAPS': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Trina And Nicki Minaj Team Up For New Single 'BAPS'". Vibe 8k. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Trina Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
- ^ "BAPS [Clean] Trina feat. Nicki Minaj". Amazon Music. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ "BAPS [Explicit] Trina feat. Nicki Minaj". Amazon (UK Store). Retrieved June 19, 2019.