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Boss Ass Bitch

"Boss Ass Bitch" (edited for radio as "Boss Boss Chick") is a song by American hip hop girl group PTAF. It was first released on May 6, 2012 as a music video on YouTube,[1] following which it went viral online in 2013. The song was also remixed by rapper Nicki Minaj.

"Boss Ass Bitch"
Single by PTAF
from the EP 3 The Hard Way
ReleasedNovember 6, 2013
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
Length3:34
LabelDeRe
Songwriter(s)
  • Keyona Reed
  • Shontel Moore
  • Kandise Nathan
  • Eric Tandoc
Producer(s)LadyTinyFameSix
PTAF singles chronology
"Boss Ass Bitch"
(2013) 		"Do Yo Shit"
(2014)
Music video
"Boss Boss Chick" on YouTube

Background edit

In 2012, PTAF made the song when they were students at Crenshaw High School. It was originally targeted at a girl in their school and titled "I Don't Like That Bitch", and the video was filmed at the school.[2] At the time, they made music with the help of a man who would come after school every week for the purpose. One afternoon, K'Duce was beating on a desk when she yelled "boss ass bitch", which inspired the song. Soon, the trio recorded their verses and shot its video.[3][4] K-Duce and Alizé stated that the title of the song has a different meaning from being "bossy" and refers to them "bossing up to our responsibilities."[3]

The video that PTAF made for the song was used in many Vine videos, leading to the song becoming popular in the summer of 2013 and being played on radio.[2][3][4] The song was released to streaming services on November 6, 2013[5] and served as the lead single from their EP 3 The Hard Way (2014).[6] The success of the song led to PTAF signing to Capitol Records.[4]

Remix edit

Background edit

On December 30, 2013, rapper Nicki Minaj released an unofficial remix of the song. In this freestyle, she raps aggressively about her way of handling disrespectful women,[7][8] sharing three rules.[9][10] Her lyrics consist of sex-related matters and boasts[7] directed at her rivals.[11] Toward the end, she sings in a haunting manner, "When I'm back on the prowl, you bitches better have my money, 'cause I'm coming for you".[8][12][13] She ends the song with orders to ask rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman "who the five-star bitch is".[10][11][12][13]

PTAF had not been asked permission for the use of the song's beat. Kandii said in regard to Minaj, "I thought she could have tried harder to contact us. I guess for her, putting out the song was a way of trying to get in contact with us. I thought she was complimenting us and getting us out there."[4]

Critical reception edit

Nicki Minaj's remix was included in Pitchfork's list "The 100 Best Tracks of 2014".[14]

Music video edit

A music video for the song was directed by Lil Chris and released on March 30, 2014. It sees PTAF walking around town and eating cereal.[15]

In popular culture edit

The 2015 film The Bronze features a version of "Boss Ass Bitch" during the closing credits, titled "F That!" and performed by American actress Melissa Rauch.[16]

Charts edit

Chart performance for "Boss Ass Bitch"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[17] 16

References edit

  1. ^ "PTAF - Boss Ass Bitch (Original Version)". YouTube. May 9, 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "PTAF Detail How "Boss A** B*tch" Came Together". YouTube. February 19, 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Rohn, Jake (April 25, 2014). "PTAF Describes What It Means to Be a 'Boss'". BET. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d Zeichner, Naomi (January 31, 2014). "What Happens When Nicki Minaj Borrows Your Beat Without Asking?". The Fader. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Boss Ass Bitch - Single". Apple Music. November 6, 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  6. ^ "3 The Hard Way". Apple Music. October 27, 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  7. ^ a b Reed, Ryan (December 30, 2013). "Nicki Minaj Brings Hypnotic Sex Talk to 'Boss Ass Bitch' Remix". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b Josephs, Brian (December 30, 2013). "Nicki Minaj Delivers Ferocious Freestyle Over PTAF's 'Boss Ass Bitch'". The Boombox. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Nicki Minaj's 'Boss Ass Bitch Remix' Comes With 3 Rules Of Revenge". HuffPost. December 30, 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  10. ^ a b "New Music: Nicki Minaj f/ PTAF - 'Boss Ass Bitch (Remix)'". Rap-Up. December 30, 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  11. ^ a b Ortiz, Edwin (December 30, 2013). "Listen to Nicki Minaj's Remix of PTAF's "Boss Ass B***h"". Complex. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  12. ^ a b Golden, Zara (December 30, 2013). "Stream: Nicki Minaj f. PTAF, "Boss Ass Bitch (Remix)"". The Fader. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  13. ^ a b Martins, Chris (December 30, 2013). "Nicki Minaj Brags About Her Ladyparts on 'Boss Ass Bitch' Remix". Spin. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  14. ^ "The 100 Best Tracks of 2014". Pitchfork. December 15, 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  15. ^ X, Dharmic (March 30, 2014). "Watch PTAF's Video For "Boss Ass B***h"". Complex. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  16. ^ Lee, Ashley (March 18, 2016). "Hear Melissa Rauch Drop F-Bombs With PTAF in 'The Bronze' Rap Song (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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