Slow Down Baby
Encyclopedia
"Slow Down Baby" is a song recorded by American
singer Christina Aguilera
. It was the fourth single released from her third album, Back to Basics
(2006). It was released as an international double A-side song with "Oh Mother
". "Slow Down Baby" was released as a single
in July 2007 in the Oceania
n and Asia
n countries, as well as in Sweden. It was not released in the U.S and Europe. It had a moderate success in Australia
, becoming her first single to miss the top 10 since I Turn To You in 2000. The song was used to promote the Asian and Oceanian leg of the Back to Basics Tour
.
, Kara DioGuardi
, Raymond Angry, William Guest, M. Knight, Edward Patton, Gladys Knight
, Marvin Bernard, Michael Harper, and Curtis Jackson
. It was produced by Mark Ronson and Aguilera for her third studio album, Back to Basics
, in 2006. The song contains two samples: "Window Raisin' Granny" performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips
from their 1973 album Imagination
, and Tony Yayo
's debut single "So Seductive
" (2005). "Slow Down Baby" is an R&B
song set moderately in the key of F# minor. The instrumentation of its features bass
, clav, guitar
, organ
and piano.
DVD as a promotional music video.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. It was the fourth single released from her third album, Back to Basics
Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)
Back to Basics is the third studio album by American recording artist Christina Aguilera, first released on August 10, 2006 by RCA Records...
(2006). It was released as an international double A-side song with "Oh Mother
Oh Mother
"Oh Mother" is the fourth single from Christina Aguilera's third studio album, Back to Basics . The single – penned by Christina Aguilera, Christophe Barratier, Bruno Coulais and Kara DioGuardi – was released as an international double A-side with "Slow Down Baby".-Background and composition:The...
". "Slow Down Baby" was released as a single
Promotional recording
A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available...
in July 2007 in the Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
n and Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n countries, as well as in Sweden. It was not released in the U.S and Europe. It had a moderate success in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, becoming her first single to miss the top 10 since I Turn To You in 2000. The song was used to promote the Asian and Oceanian leg of the Back to Basics Tour
Back to Basics Tour
The Back to Basics Tour was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Christina Aguilera. The tour supported her third studio album Back to Basics. It grossed over $90 million worldwide with 82 shows...
.
Background
"Slow Down Baby" was written by Aguilera, Mark RonsonMark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
, Kara DioGuardi
Kara DioGuardi
Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
, Raymond Angry, William Guest, M. Knight, Edward Patton, Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight , known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author...
, Marvin Bernard, Michael Harper, and Curtis Jackson
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
. It was produced by Mark Ronson and Aguilera for her third studio album, Back to Basics
Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)
Back to Basics is the third studio album by American recording artist Christina Aguilera, first released on August 10, 2006 by RCA Records...
, in 2006. The song contains two samples: "Window Raisin' Granny" performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips were an R&B/soul family musical act from Atlanta, Georgia, active from 1953 to 1989. The group was best known for their string of hit singles on Motown's "Soul" record label and Buddah Records from 1967 to 1975, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight...
from their 1973 album Imagination
Imagination (Gladys Knight & the Pips album)
-Charts:AlbumSingles-See also:*List of number-one R&B albums of 1973 *List of number-one R&B albums of 1974 -External links:* at Discogs...
, and Tony Yayo
Tony Yayo
Marvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
's debut single "So Seductive
So Seductive
"So Seductive" is the first single from Tony Yayo's 2005 debut album Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.-Background:It features 50 Cent and is considered among fans to be more of a club track compared to the hardcore hip hop that Tony Yayo usually does....
" (2005). "Slow Down Baby" is an R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
song set moderately in the key of F# minor. The instrumentation of its features bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, clav, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
and piano.
Critical Reception
The song has received positive reviews from critics. Yahoo Music said about the track "From the sexy R&B blur of "Intro (Back To Basics)" to the blaxploitation horns of "Slow Down Baby" and the filthy ghetto strut of "Still Dirrty", it's vintage soul made vital with cut 'n' paste samples and hip hop grime. And it's phenomenal. Raging with mighty grooves and gospel ecstasy, this is a career defining moment. A leap which demands she be taken seriously, while elevating her to the rarefied air of the genuine artist".Chart Performance
The single was released in Australia only and it debuted at number 21 on the charts on the 37th week of 2007. The single only spent one week at number 21 in Australia and it went onto spend six weeks on the Australia Singles Chart in total. Despite its moderate success, the single proved popular with Australian radio and television, the latter often playing the live performance of the song from the Back to Basics TourBack to Basics Tour
The Back to Basics Tour was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Christina Aguilera. The tour supported her third studio album Back to Basics. It grossed over $90 million worldwide with 82 shows...
DVD as a promotional music video.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
21 |