Shea Butter Baby
J. Cole, Mike WiLL Made It, Ari Lennox
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Ooh Hold it, need it, need it, yeah Shea butter baby, fuckin' up your pillow Touch me, take me, kiss me Love me, impress me Pull up, black truck, ganja Wrist so blinding, heart so timeless Wishing, you could meet me, see me, read me You lost in the shape of my hips Hope there is a mood If you really down, we can find it Lost in an alley, make love by a trash can, ayy (oh, oh, oh, oh) Hope there is a mood (oh, oh, oh, oh) And if you really down we can find it Lost in an alley, make love by a trash can Shea butter baby, fuckin' up your pillow Shea butter baby, fuckin' up your sheets (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) You crossed my mind, a thousand times The cost was fine, I draw the line I'm back, relapse, I'm fiending Yes, what's that? In fact, I'm dreaming Coconut oil, the scent of your body still lingers on sheets I got a shot at you, you wouldn't reach Cock back, cock back, trigger release Pop that top, take a sip of your holiest water I know I'm a part of your flow now Said when you cut her, don't matter you love her And now you got part of her soul, now I ain't know then, but I know now Apologies due, the one and the few The ones I been through, but never loved you I pray you found peace and you whole now I'm doin' better, I got me a chocolate bar Climbin' on top of the bar Think of the shape, and I lick in the places you only gon' lick when you rock with her forever You lost in the shape of my hips Hope there is a mood And if you really down, we can find it Lost in an alley, make love by a trash can, ayy (oh, oh, oh, oh) Hope there is a mood (oh, oh, oh, oh) And if you really down we can find it Lost in an alley, make love Shea butter baby, fuckin' up your pillow (I can get close to you baby, pull me closer, what are you about?) Shea Butter baby, fuckin' up your sheets (oh, oh, oh, oh) (I can get close to you baby, pull me closer, what are you about?)
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Written by: Michael Len Williams, Courtney Shanade Salter, Jermaine Cole
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Specifics"Shea Butter Baby," featuring J. Cole, is a track from Ari Lennox's debut album "Shea Butter Baby".
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Album ThemeThe song, like the whole album, revolves around themes of passion, romance, and the black female experience. "Shea Butter" in the title refers to a product commonly used by black women for their hair and skin.
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ReleaseThe single was dropped on February 26, 2019 as the third single from her album which was released on May 7, 2019.
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LabelThe song was released under the labels Dreamville Records, Interscope Records, and J. Cole's imprint.
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CollaborationThis was not the first time Ari Lennox and J. Cole collaborated. They previously worked together on the song "Change" from J. Cole’s 4 Your Eyez Only tour in 2017.
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SoundtrackThe song "Shea Butter Baby" was featured in the soundtrack to the film Creed II.
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Billboard Chart Success"Shea Butter Baby" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums.
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Music VideoThe video, released on February 20, 2019, showcases Ari Lennox and her love interest living in the moment, with passionate and intimate scenes.
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ReviewsThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Lennox's unique vocal style and the sultry, R&B production.
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MeaningThe song lyrics talk about embracing natural beauty and confidence, as well as discussing the nuances of a passionate, adult relationship.
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Grammy NominationAri Lennox's album, which features "Shea Butter Baby", was nominated for the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
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Live PerformancesLennox performed "Shea Butter Baby" live for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in November 2019.
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