Baby Boy (Beyoncé song)
"Baby Boy" is a song by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé, featuring singer Sean Paul. It was written by Beyoncé, Sean Paul, Scott Storch, Robert Waller, and Jay-Z for Beyoncé's debut solo studio album Dangerously in Love (2003). It was also on the Grammy Award-winning album Dutty Rock which was re-released in 2003. Containing a lyrical interpolation of "No Fear" by hip hop group O.G.C, "Baby Boy" is an R&B and dancehall song with reggae and Arabic music influences; its lyrics detail a woman's fantasies.
Columbia Records released "Baby Boy" as the second single from Dangerously in Love to United States radios on August 3, 2003. It was well received by music critics, who complimented the Indian, Middle Eastern music and dancehall styles in the song, as well as Beyoncé's collaboration with Paul. "Baby Boy" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks, and was Beyoncé's longest-running solo number-one single until 2007. It reached the top ten in many countries, and was certified platinum in Australia and the US.
