Need U Bad

Jazmine Sullivan

About Need U Bad

"Need U Bad" is a song performed by American recording artist Jazmine Sullivan from her debut album, Fearless (2008). The song features rapper Missy Elliott, as well as Pepa speaking a Jamaican chant. "Need U Bad" is Sullivan's debut single and the lead single from Fearless. It was first released on May 13, 2008 in the United States by J and Arista Records. The song was co-written by Sullivan in collaboration with Elliott, Cainon Lamb, and Taurian Osbourne. It was produced by Elliott and Lamb. The song uses a sample from Nicholas Taylor Stanton's "Higher Meditation Riddim Version", and Tapper Zukie's "Papa Big Shirt". "Need U Bad" was one of two songs on Fearless where Sullivan collaborated with Elliott and Lamb. Musically, the song was inspired to be different from typical mainstream singles. Featuring prominent elements of reggae, R&B and soul music characteristics, the track was composed in a different style to co-relate with the title of its parent album, Fearless. Lyrically, "Need U Bad" takes reference to a situation when one develops a strong need for one's lover. 


Year:
2008
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Hey, baby
What you ah deal wit?
We come true a lot
A tings you know?
So what happened to you?
Me make one
Little mistake
You want done us?

If I had you back in my world
I would prove that I could be a better girl
Oh, oh, oh
If you let me back in I would sure enough never
Never let you go again
(Hey, baby)
I was so foolish to ever leave your side
Searching for what was right
Before my eyes it was me
Who didn't realize till it was gone
But now I know I need you in my life

Boy I need you bad as my heartbeat
(Bad like the food I eat)
Bad as the air I breath
(Baby, I want you bad)
I need you bad I can't take this pain
(Bad I can't take this pain)
Boy I'm 'bout to go insane
(Baby, I need you bad)
I need you
I need you
What I gotta do
(Baby I want you bad)
I need you
I need you
Do it all for you
(Baby, I need you)

Baby there's nothing I wouldn't do
To get back what we had
When love was true
(Oh, oh, oh)
No lie I'd give up all I got
Just so I could get back in my spot
(Oh)

Boy I need you bad as my heartbeat
(Bad like the food I eat)
Bad as the air I breath
(Baby, I want you bad)
I need you bad I can't take this pain
(Bad I can't take this pain)
Boy I'm 'bout to go insane
(Baby, I need you bad)
I need you
I need you
What I gotta do
(Baby I want you bad)
I need you
I need you
Do it all for you
(Baby, I need you)

When you want him so bad
And you gotta get him back
Say oh, oh, oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Cause if wrong ain't no better two
You are together
Say oh, oh, oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
If you believe in love and you
Can't give him up
Say oh, oh, oh, oh
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
If there's nothing you won't do
To get back with your boo say
Oh

Boy I need you bad as my heartbeat
(Bad like the food I eat)
Bad as the air I breath
(Baby, I want you bad)
I need you bad I can't take this pain
(Bad I can't take this pain)
Boy I'm 'bout to go insane
(Baby, I need you bad)
I need you
I need you
What I gotta do
(Baby I want you bad)
I need you
I need you
Do it all for you
(Baby, I need you)

Me ah
Do this for you baby
Me ah stand here with my heart in my hand
Yea no see me?
Me can't think me can't eat
Me can't breath
What happened to you
Why you ah make me go through
Them somethin' yea?
Come back to me baby
Yeah
Me do anything for you
You hear?

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Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Marie Sullivan (born April 9, 1987) is an American recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also the protégé of rapper Missy Elliott. Her debut single "Need U Bad" reached number one on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while her second single, "Bust Your Windows" peaked at number four. Elements of reggae, dub, pop, jazz, Neo soul and doo-wop can be heard in her work. Jazmine cites singers Kim Burrell, Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Dorinda Clark Cole, Lady Saw, and Changing Faces as her biggest influences and inspirations. more »

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Written by: Cainon Renard Lamb, Cornel Andrew Campbell, Edward O-Sullivan Lee, Jazmine Sullivan, Lloyd Samuel Mason, Melissa A Elliott, Nicholas Taylor Stanton, Taurian John Osbourne

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Need U Bad" by Jazmine Sullivan is classified as a song within the R&B and Reggae genre.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Sullivan's first and so far only song to reach number one on the former chart.
Debut Single
"Need U Bad" was Sullivan's debut single, marking her entry into the mainstream music world.
Grammy Nominations
The song earned Sullivan her first two Grammy nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Collaboration
"Need U Bad" was produced by Missy Elliott, a well-known figure in the R&B scene, and Lamb.
Influence of Reggae
The song features reggae artist Peetah Morgan of the internationally acclaimed Morgan Heritage Reggae Band.
Release Date
"Need U Bad" was released on May 13, 2008, as the first single from Sullivan's debut album Fearless.
Songwriter Credits
Sullivan co-wrote "Need U Bad" with Missy Elliott and Cainon Lamb.
Message
The song has a strong message about the overpowering and desperate feelings that often accompany love.
Critical Acclaim
Critics praised Sullivan's vocal performance in the song, as well as its melody and production.

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