A1 x J1 | “Baby (feat. Deno)”
A1 x J1 have enlisted Deno for their most vulnerable record yet titled “Baby.” Lyrically, the trio wonders if a woman they’re seeing is the ride or die type. Regardless of their success, they question if she’d still love them if they were at rock bottom. Also, both A1 x J1 make it clear that it’s always money and their bros over promiscuous females. The beat is a perfect merge of pop and drill. Deeper into the song, the instrumentals seemingly enhance their volume. Moreover, “Baby” is kissed by an acoustic guitar.
The reason they’re financially secure for life has to do with their work ethic. A1 x J1 and Deno kept in mind that they’re “tryna get that sterling.” And so, they worked around the clock, making sure that their pockets were always fat.
One notable line goes, “I was out here chasing racks/You was chasing girls/That’s so appalling.”
If money isn’t the topic of discussion, they’d rather not waste any time listening to what’s being said.
This statement shows itself through this line, “I ain’t got no time to waste/I couldn’t give two f*cks if you hate.“
Deno does a stellar job delivering the chorus in a soothing register. Likewise, A1 x J1 flow on the beat with ease. J1 brings the ruthless wordplay while A1 drops his through a mesmerizing croon.
“Baby” comes right after their smash hit, “Latest Trends,” which went viral and even has remixes with A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Aitch. The song has reached #2 in the UK charts and achieved 71 million global streams.
A1 x J1 have launched a successful music career in the middle of a pandemic, gone viral on TikTok, and scored a number two hit with their debut single – all while they were still at school.
They met each other on the Houseparty app during the first lockdown of 2020, bonded over a love of soccer and rap music, and when a snippet of the track “Latest Trends” went viral on TikTok, they launched into their careers full throttle.