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''RockaByeBaby'' is the first mixtape by American recording artist Cassie, released on April 11, 2013 by Bad Boy Records. It is her first body of work released since her debut studio album ''Cassie'' (2006). Following the premiere of the track "King of Hearts" in February 2012, which was initially announced as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, Cassie announced that she would release a mixtape.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Cassie - RockaByeBaby )〕 The mixtape's concept is based on the 1991 film ''New Jack City''. ''RockaByeBaby'' is Cassie's first body of work to include a diverse roster of collaborators including musical guests Meek Mill, French Montana, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Pusha T, Ester Dean, Wiz Khalifa, and Too $hort, as well as writer James Fauntleroy. Recording and production sessions for the mixtape took place with producers Da Internz, Mike Will Made It, Rob Holladay,Trappin Ass Mac, Rob Holladay, B Joanz, Noel Cadastre, The Real Knotch, The Fr3shmen, THC, Sounwave, Young Chop, David D.A. Doman, FRESHM3N III, Soundz Dope and Terrace Martin. ''RockaByeBaby'' received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its production and the mixtapes features, with some critics calling it "hip-hop's streetest spitters" and praising Cassie's vocal performances. On April 2, 2013 "Numb" featuring American rapper Rick Ross was released alongside its accompanying music video. "Paradise" featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa premiered on April 9, 2013 alongside the video on BET ''106 & Park''. ==Background and development== After being spotted frequently in late 2002 and clubs and parties by music producer, Ryan Leslie. The two worked together and wrote a duet called "Kiss Me", and after recording the track, Leslie played the song for music executive Tommy Mottola.〔〔 After hearing "Kiss Me" Mottola offered Cassie a management deal, and Leslie also signed her to NextSelection Lifestyle Group, his music-media company he founded with online marketing partner Rasheed Richmond.〔(Ryan Leslie Interview ). Randb.about.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-08.〕〔(An Interactive Design Agency ). NextSelection. Retrieved on 2012-02-08.〕 Leslie wrote and produced Cassie's first single, "Me & U", in 2005. The song became a successful club song in Germany.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/singer_300/343_cassie.html )〕 During this time, Diddy heard "Me & U", and Leslie convinced him to partner his Bad Boy Records with Leslie's NextSelection imprint for the release of Cassie's debut album.〔 After signing a record deal in 2006 Cassie released her debut album ''Cassie'', which was released on August 8, 2006 and sold 321,000 copies in the US. Lead single "Me & U" peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, selling more than 1 million digital downloads. In 2007 Cassie began work on her second studio album, three singles have been released from the album; "Official Girl" featuring Lil Wayne in August 2008, "Must Be Love" featuring Diddy in April 2009, and "Lets Get Crazy" featuring Akon in August 2009. All three singles failed to chart in the USA. After several delays, it was announced in December 2009 that Cassie had signed a new record deal with Interscope Records. Cassie released the first single for her second album, "King of Hearts", was released in the United States on February 14, 2012, along with the official music video. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「RockaByeBaby」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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