Babyface Ray – Spend It (ft. Blxst & Nija) (Audio, Lyrics, Video)

Watch the music video for Babyface Ray’s “Spend It” song with Blxst & Nija. The piece was co-produced by Pooh Beatz, Tommy Parker, Skywalker OG & Ambezza. Listen, stream, read the lyrics, buy the track.

Rising Detroit star and 2022 XXL Freshman Babyface Ray might be turning into a genre chameleon after this year’s FACE. He’s created a defined career with his use of fast Michigan flows, hard-hitting trap beats, and a woozy flow. Now, Babyface Ray is reaching into his R&B-trap bag alongside artists Nija and Blxst on “Spend It.” Its accompanying music video sees Ray showering his partner with love with some beautiful and expansive home decor and fashion.

Ray’s last single, “Nice Guy,” was similarly low-key and understated compared to his explosive hits. However, that track delves more into emotional street narration. On the other hand, “Spend It” leans fully into an R&B direction. Moreover, it’s refreshing to see the Detroit native using a variety of sounds as his career becomes more high profile. In fact, it’s surprising, given that his recent feature on Icewear Vezzo’s “God Bless The 6” exemplifies his recent excursions. Despite that, he’s switched gears quite effectively on this track.

To start, what makes Babyface Ray’s “Spend It” such an R&B tune are the soulful background vocals, which echo through the mix with atmosphere. Nija floats over these on the chorus with a strong melody, while some muffled piano chords reinforce its submerged aesthetic. Of course, Nija’s vocal performance is killer, as well. Meanwhile, the track’s minimal and sultry trap beat suits Ray’s verses just as well as Nija’s beautiful melodies.

But let’s not sleep on Blxst. The multifaceted artist from Los Angeles combines Ray’s engaging flows with Nija’s raw talent to make for an impressive performance. Moreover, he switches between vocal runs, faster rap verses, a braggadocious delivery, and buttery melodies. Blxst has had a great couple of years thus far, with this year’s feature on Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers widening his audience. Finally, Babyface Ray flows with ease over the dreamy instrumental.

Babyface Ray – Spend It (ft. Blxst & Nija) (prod. Pooh Beatz, Tommy Parker, Skywalker OG & Ambezza)

18 November 2022
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2022 Wavy Gang / EMPIRE

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Lyrics

[Chorus: Nija]
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me, ooh, spend it
Next time, come and spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me
Baby, go on and spend them bands
Go on and spend them bands
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me), spend it
Spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me)

[Verse 1: Babyface Ray]
As long as they pretty, you know I’ma get it and spend it on you, bae (Shit for you)
I know I’ve been busy, don’t give ’em no Tylenol, niggas, I hope I ain’t too late (Don’t do that)
Bag, you know I’ma show me that bag that you wanna go up on a Tuesday (It’s whatever)
Girl, I want you, hope you ain’t trippin’ ’bout bitches, you know they gon’ choose ‘Face (For real)
Yeah, I love when you sit it on me (Love it)
Dick in your guts while I’m kissin’ your feet (Ooh)
Fly lil’ bitch got imprinted in G’s
New shark boots, got ’em zipped to your knees (Look)
Fly out the country and switch up the scene (Come on)
Tell me, girl, how you fit in them jeans? (How?)
You can take the car
Know I been ballin’, look like them bitches at Starlet (Ooh)
Turn ’em niggas down
Tell ’em, “Quit callin’,” when you my bitch, you a target (Tell ’em, “Quit callin'”)
Turn your ass around
I get up on it, girl, say my name when you moanin’ (Ooh)
Let’s go spend some time in Chanel
Get your hair done and go paint all your nails (Phew)
Baccarat candles, change up the smell (Phew)
Run you through Louis, it ain’t goin’ on sale, lil’ mama

[Chorus: Nija]
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me, ooh, spend it
Next time, come and spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me
Baby, go on and spend them bands
Go on and spend them bands
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me), spend it
Spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me)

[Verse 2: Blxst]
Ayy
Girl, I don’t minds, money to blow
You with a winner, you already know
I let you ball, I give it and go
Soon as you call, I’m givin’ you more
‘Cause you kept it solid, I’m just bein’ honest
I owe you the world with a bow
I’m not the type to be checkin’ on nobody
You know I fuck with you, though
You’re my yeah-yeah, you’re the homie
It ain’t one thing that you owe me
It go bustdown for the AP
It go Plain Jane for the Rollie
Get you a teacup poodle when you’re lonely
(When you’re lonely, when you’re lonely)
If you like when I spend it, show me
(Come show me)

[Chorus: Nija]
Ooh, spend it
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me, ooh, spend it
Next time, come and spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Yeah)
I like when you spend it on me
Baby, go on and spend them bands
Go on and spend them bands
I like when you spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me), spend it
Spend it on me (Me), spend it on me (Me)