Baby Bash
Ronald Ray Bryant (born October 18, 1969 or 1975), better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper from 1995 until 1998, as part of Dope House Records, after which he changed the last part of his stage name to "Bash." His first album Savage Dreams (2001), was followed by On Tha Cool (2002), and his first major label release: Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003). The album included the single "Suga Suga" (alongside Frankie J), which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2005, Super Saucy was released, preceded by the lead single "Baby, I'm Back" (featuring Akon). Cyclone followed in 2007, with its title single (featuring T-Pain) and its follow-up, "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston), finding moderate success on the Billboard charts as well. He contributed to other performers' works, including the song "Obsession (No Es Amor)" by the 3rd Wish, released in Europe and later a U.S release with a re-recording of the European version, performed by Frankie J in 2005 and "Doing Too Much" by Paula DeAnda in 2006. He has collaborated with numerous other artists during his career, such as West Coast rappers B-Legit, C-Bo, Coolio, E-40 and Mac Dre, R&B singers like Akon, Avant, Natalie, Bohemia, Mario, and Nate Dogg, and other Latino rappers such as Fat Joe, Nino B, Doll-E Girl, South Park Mexican, Frost, and Pitbull. He continues to write lyrics for singers such as Paula DeAnda, Jennifer Hudson and Frankie J. Biography Early life Bryant was born in Vallejo, California to a Mexican mother and a white father. Bryant was raised by his grandmother after his parents went to jail and Bryant's father and uncles exposed him to many different types of musical genres. Initially, Bryant wanted to be a professional basketball player. He played basketball at Solano Junior College. An ankle injury prevented Bryant from pursuing basketball as a career and he starting making music in his friend's recording studio. 1990s–2002: Savage Dreams and On tha Cool Bryant's music career began as part of the group Potna Duece in Vallejo, California. He went to Houston in 1998, where he met fellow rapper South Park Mexican. Prior to his success as a solo artist he, under the name "Baby Beesh", was part of rap groups Potna Deuce and Latino Velvet. Bash's debut album, Savage Dreams, was released on the independent label Dope House Records in 2001. The album features guest performances by South Park Mexican, Frost, Jay Tee, Mr. Kee, Don Cisco and Merciless. On tha Cool is his second studio album, released June 11, 2002, on Dope House Records. It was produced by Happy P and Johnny Z. The album features guest performances by SPM, Jay Tee, Russell Lee, Don Cisco, Mr. Shadow and DJ Kane. 2003–2005: Tha Smokin' Nephew, Ménage à Trois and Super Saucey The acclaim he received caught the attention of Universal Records, who signed him later that year. In 2003, Baby Bash released his first album on a