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{{Infobox Song
| Titel            = Baby
| Cover            =
| Musiker          = [[Justin Bieber]] feat. [[Ludacris]]
| Veröffentlichung = 18. Januar 2010<br />22. Februar 2010 (Deutschland)
| Länge            = 3:36
| Genres           = [[Popmusik|Pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Dance-Pop]], [[Hip-Hop]]
| Autor            = 
| Text             = [[Justin Bieber]], [[Christopher Stewart]], [[Terius Nash]], [[Ludacris]] und [[Christina Milian]]
| Musik            = Tricky Stewart, The-Dream
| Verlag           = [[Island Def Jam Music Group]], RBMG
| Auszeichnungen   = 
| Album            = [[My World 2.0]]
| Coverversion1    = 
| Jahr1            = 
| Coverversion2    = 
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| Jahr3            = 
}}
'''Baby''' ist ein Lied des kanadischen Sängers [[Justin Bieber]] gemeinsam mit dem Rapper [[Ludacris]]. Es wurde als erste Singleauskopplung aus Biebers Album [[My World 2.0]] veröffentlicht. Texter für den Song waren [[Justin Bieber]], [[Christopher Stewart]], [[Terius Nash]], [[Ludacris]] und [[Christina Milian]]. Der Song ist eine Produktion von Tricky Stewart und The-Dream. Am 18. Januar 2010 wurde der Titel als Download, am 26. Januar 2010 dann auch als CD veröffentlicht und in diversen Radiostationen gespielt. Veröffentlichungsdatum in Deutschland war der 22. Februar 2010 als Download und der 5. März 2010 als CD.

Justin Bieber sang das Lied schon an diversen Stellen, so war es 2010 beispielsweise ein Auftritt bei den [[Juno Award]]s und ein Auftitt bei [[Saturday Night Live]]. Auszeichnungen für Musikverkäufe konnte ''Baby'' bisher in fünf verschiedenen Ländern erreichen. Das offizielle Musikvideo zum Song ist das am meisten gesehene Video auf [[YouTube]].single
| Name        = Baby
| Cover       = Babycoverart.jpg
| Artist      = [[Justin Bieber]] featuring [[Ludacris]]
| Album       = [[My World 2.0]]
| Released    = January 18, 2010<br><small>(see [[#Release history|release history]])</small>
| Format      = [[Compact Disc single|CD single]], [[music download|digital download]]
| Recorded    = [[RedZone Entertainment|Triangle Sound Studios]]<br>[[Ludacris|The Ludaplex]]<br><small>([[Atlanta, Georgia]])</small>
| Genre       = [[Synthpop]], [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[dance-pop]]
| Length      = 3:36
| Label       = [[Island Def Jam Music Group|Island]], RBMG
| Writer      = Justin Bieber, [[Christopher "Tricky" Stewart]], [[Terius Nash|Terius "The-Dream" Nash]], [[Ludacris|Christopher Bridges]], [[Christina Milian]]
| Producer    = Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Christina Milian
| Chronology  = [[Justin Bieber]] singles
| Last single = "[[One Less Lonely Girl]]"<br>(2009)
| This single = "'''Baby'''" <br>(2010)
| Next single = "[[Eenie Meenie (song)|Eenie Meenie]]"<br>(2010)
| Misc        = {{Extra chronology 2
| Artist = [[Ludacris]]   
| Type = singles   
| Last single = "[[How Low (Ludacris song)|How Low]]"<br />(2010)   
| This single = "'''Baby'''"<br />(2010)   
| Next single = "[[All I Do Is Win]]"<br />(2010)
}}
}}

"'''Baby'''" is a song by Canadian recording artist [[Justin Bieber]]. It was released as the lead single from the latter half of Bieber's debut album, ''[[My World 2.0]]''. The track was written by Bieber with [[Christopher "Tricky" Stewart]] and [[Terius Nash|Terius "The-Dream" Nash]] who worked with Bieber on "[[One Time]]" and also by R&B singer [[Christina Milian]] and labelmate, rapper [[Ludacris]].<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baby/id350389778?i=350389789&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-SONGS&ign-mpt=uo%3D2|title=Baby (feat. Ludacris) - Single by Justin Bieber|publisher=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref><ref name="RAPUP">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/01/18/new-music-justin-bieber-f-ludacris-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-267012|title=New Music: Justin Bieber f/ Ludacris – ‘Baby’|publisher=''[[Rap-Up]]''|date=2010-01-18|accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> It was available for digital download on January 18, 2010.<ref name="iTunes" /> The song received airplay directly after release, the song officially impacted [[Top 40|mainstream]] and [[Rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] radio on January 26, 2010.<ref name="Radio">{{cite web|url=http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=01/26/2010&Format=1|title=R&R Going for Adds - CHR/Top 40 - Week Of: January 26, 2010|publisher=RadioandRecords|accessdate=2010-01-19}}</ref> The song is uptempo R&B, blending together [[doo-wop]] and [[hip-hop]] elements.

The song has received positive reviews from critics who complimented the song's effective lyrics and chorus, and commended Ludacris' part and the song's ability to have an urban twist. It has become Bieber's biggest hit to date, charting at three and five, respectively in Canada and the United States, and also within the top ten of France, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video takes place in a mall/bowling-alley setting. The video features several cameos such as [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] and [[Lil Twist]], in which Bieber chases after a girl. The video is currently [[Social impact of YouTube|the fifteenth most viewed video in YouTube history]]. Bieber performed the song several times, including ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', and is set to perform it on the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]] of ''[[American Idol]]''. Bieber performed an acoustic rendition of the remix version with Drake at the [[2010 Juno Awards]].

==Background and writing==
When asked how the collaboration initially came about, Bieber said, "[Ludacris and I] both live in Atlanta. I met him a year prior to this and we figured it was a perfect collaboration for him, so we invited him out to do it." Bieber first premiered the song performing on [[MuchMusic]] on December 28, 2009.<ref name="MM">{{cite web|url=http://blog.muchmusic.com/infiltrating-biebers-livemuch/|title=Infiltrating Bieber’s Live@Much|publisher=[[MuchMusic]].com|date=2009-12-28|accessdate=2010-01-11}}</ref> A few days before the release of the single, Bieber posted an acoustic version of the song to his [[YouTube]] with his guitarist Dan Kanter, similar to the way he did with "[[Favorite Girl]]". ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' said that: "Bieber delivers his characteristically clean vocals with conviction: "My first love broke my heart for the first time / and I'm like, 'baby, baby, baby, no!' I thought you'd always be mine."<ref name="Billboard1">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-gives-fans-a-peek-at-new-single-1004059713.story#/news/justin-bieber-gives-fans-a-peek-at-new-single-1004059713.story|title=Justin Bieber Gives Fans A Peek At New Single 'Baby'|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=2009-01-15|accessdate=2009-01-18}}</ref>. Also in a review of the acoustic version Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] said that "I think the vocals here will convince some that Justin Bieber really does have the vocal chops."<ref name="About1">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2010/01/13/preview-baby-from-justin-biebers-upcoming-second-part-of-debut-album-my-world.htm|title=Preview "Baby" From Justin Bieber's Upcoming Second Part of Debut Album My World|publisher=[[About.com]]|date=2010-01-13|accessdate=2010-01-18}}</ref>

In an interview with [[MTV News]], Ludacris said that he had to "dig deep" for lyrics for the song.<ref name="MTVinterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631145/20100203/bieber_justin.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Happy To Leave The Rapping To Ludacris|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=2010-02-03|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref> He said, "He's talking about [how] he's mad that his girl left him and he still cares for her. As soon as I heard it I knew it was a hit, I just had to figure out how I could get on a record with a 15-year-old. So I sat there and said, 'Let me reminisce on the past,' and that's basically how I stepped on the record. And I guarantee you, mark my word, that's going to be one of the biggest songs of the year 2010."<ref name="MTVinterview" />

==Style and composition==
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The song is predominatly upbeat, featuring Bieber’s R&B vocals over a dance beat,<ref name="MTV1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629953/20100119/ludacris.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber's 'Baby' Features Ludacris Rapping About First Love|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=2010-01-19|accessdate=2010-01-20}}</ref> full of [[keyboard (music)|keyboard]] and "disco string" [[synthpop|synths]]. It is composed in the key of [[E flat major]] with Bieber's vocal range spanning from the low-note of G<sub>3</sub> to the high-note of C<sub>5</sub>.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0082601|title=Digital Sheet Music – Justin Bieber – Baby|accessdate=2010-03-28|work=Music notes.com|publisher=[[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]]}}</ref><ref name="Rosen">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/32714131/review/32735160/my_world_20?source=album_reviews_rssfeed|title=Justin Bieber - My World 2.0 - Album Review|last=Rosen|first=Jody|date=22 March 2010|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=22 March 2010}}</ref> According to ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' the song "blends winks at Fifties doo-wop with hip-hop chants", comparing the style and the lyrics "My first love broke my heart for the first time/And I was like/Baby, baby, baby, ooooh/I thought you'd always be mine" to fifties music like "[[Tears on My Pillow]]" , "[[Why Do Fools Fall in Love]]" and "[[Earth Angel]]".<ref name="Rosen"/> Lyrically, Bieber’s lines explain his distress over his lost love, and promise to get it back, featured in lines like, “And I wanna play it cool/But I'm losin' you…/I'm in pieces/So come and fix me…”.<ref name="MTV1" /> The [[refrain|chorus]] features the distinct and repetitive “Baby, Baby, Baby, Ohhhh (Nooooo)” hook. After the second verse, Ludacris comes in with the [[Verse (popular music)|verse-rap]], an anecdote of young love when he was thirteen, as it runs “When I was 13/I had my first love/She had me going crazy/Oh, I was star-struck/She woke me up daily/Don't need no [[Starbucks]]…".<ref name="RTT">{{cite web|url=http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1185255&SMap=1|title=Ludacris Raps On Bieber's "Baby"|publisher=RTT News|date=2010-01-20|accessdate=2010-01-20}}</ref> Due to the rap verse, the song does not have a distinct and slower [[middle eight]], which all of Bieber’s previous singles included. However, the acoustic rendition by Bieber himself did originally have a middle eight. The [[outro]] is reminiscent of the hook, with a repetitive “Yeah”, however with Bieber providing additional vocals with it.

==Critical reception==
Bill Lamb of [[About.com]] gave the single a rating of four and a half out of five stars.<ref name="AboutArticle">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/justinbieberbaby.htm|title=Justin Bieber - "Baby" featuring Ludacris|last=Lamb|first=Bill|publisher=About.com|accessdate=2010-01-25}}</ref>  Lamb said that the song happened to be "the best vehicle yet for Justin Bieber's sweet soulful voice, and its chart achievements should ultimately reflect that fact." Lamb gave credit to production duo [[Tricky Stewart]] and the [[The-Dream]] who "connected" with [[Christina Milian]] for a "confident, mature, and effortless sound here that goes well beyond '[[One Time]]'." Lamb went on to say that Bieber sings as well as [[Michael Jackson]] at that age, "the lyrics are pitched perfectly in reference to young love, and Ludacris demonstrates raps in a pop hit can be charming and safe for young children to hear. Add in tasteful strings, and this a pop confection that is first rate." The review complimented the song's chorus which Lamb says "..glides effortlessly into your head" followed by Ludacris' "charm-filled rap." Lamb reviewed that the song has the potential to be Bieber's first number one pop hit, and said "Baby" is a model for pre-teen pop and makes parents understand why Bieber is an "outstanding musical role model for their children."<ref name="AboutArticle" /> Melanie Bertoldi of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' said, "The midtempo number's undeniably contagious chorus should keep Bieber's tween fan base satisfied, and Ludacris' brief cameo adds a welcome urban twist. The matchup adds a layer of maturity to Bieber's repertoire and should further solidify his growing presence on the charts."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-featuring-ludacris-baby-1004063715.story#/news/justin-bieber-featuring-ludacris-baby-1004063715.story|title=Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris, "Baby"|publisher=''Billboard''|date=2010-01-29|accessdate=2010-02-11}}</ref> ''[[Rap-Up]]'' magazine said that "the sweet pop fare gets a little street cred courtesy of the teen sensation’s labelmate Ludacris."<ref name="RAPUP"/>

==Chart performance==
The song debuted at number five on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], and number three on the [[Canadian Hot 100]], becoming Bieber’s highest charting single in the U.S. and Canada.<ref name="ChartBeat">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/chart-beat-thursday-hope-helps-haiti-1004063428.story#/column/chartbeat/chart-beat-thursday-hope-helps-haiti-1004063428.story|title=Chart Beat Thursday: 'Hope' Helps Haiti|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=2010-01-28|accessdate=2010-01-30}}</ref> His previous peak was reaching sixteen and ten on the respective charts with “[[One Less Lonely Girl]]”. The song was also Ludacris’s biggest song to date, solo or featuring, since 2007’s "[[Runaway Love (Ludacris song)|Runaway Love]]". [[Taylor Swift]]’s "[[Today Was a Fairytale]]" also debuted in the Hot 100 top five at number two. The debut of the pair of songs was just the third time in history that the Hot 100 had two new top five debuts. The instance had last happened in 2003 when ''[[American Idol]]''’s [[Ruben Studdard]] and [[Clay Aiken]]’s debut singles charted at number one and two.<ref name="ChartBeat" /> During its first week of radio impact, the song had over 1400 spins, and was the top gainer for [[contemporary hit radio|mainstream]] and [[rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] radio formats.<ref name="PRnewswire1">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/justin-biebers-newest-single---baby-featuring-ludacris-debuts-at-5-on-the-billboard-hot-100-83437497.html|title=Justin Bieber's Newest Single - 'Baby' Featuring Ludacris Debuts at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100|publisher=[[PRNewswire]]|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref> The song debuted at thirty-three on the [[Pop Songs]] chart on the week labeled February 13, 2009. The song missed out becoming the greatest gainer by one spot, which was [[Kesha]]'s [[Blah Blah Blah (song)|Blah Blah Blah]].<ref name="ChartBeat2">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-adult-pop-jazz-songs-more-1004064058.story#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-adult-pop-jazz-songs-more-1004064058.story|title=Chart Highlights: Adult Pop, Jazz Songs & More|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=2010-02-01|accessdate=2010-02-01}}</ref> However the following week, the song did collect greatest gainer recognition, jumping to twenty-five on the chart, and has since peaked at sixteen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/column-chartbeat/chart-highlights-rock-alternative-christian-1004065877.story#/column-chartbeat/chart-highlights-rock-alternative-christian-1004065877.story|title=Chart Highlights: Rock, Alternative, Christian Songs & More|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=2010-02-08|accessdate=2010-02-12}}</ref><ref name="BabyBillboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/song/justin-bieber-featuring-ludacris/baby/17766399|title=Justin Bieber Featuring Ludacris- "Baby" - Billboard.com|publisher=''[[Billboard]]''|accessdate=2010-02-18}}</ref> The song marked Bieber's first entry into the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart, debuting at ninety-six. The debut, along with "[[My Chick Bad]]", featuring [[Nicki Minaj]], made Ludacris tie with [[Snoop Dogg]] for third-most entries onto the chart with fifty eight.<ref name="R&B">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-beat-thursday-a-whole-new-world-1004068844.story?tag=hpfeed|title=Chart Beat Thursday: A Whole New 'World'|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=2010-02-18|accessdate=2010-02-18}}</ref>. The song peaked on the [[Rhythmic Top 40]] at eleven, which is Bieber's highest peak on that chart, or any airplay chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/column-chartbeat/chart-beat-thursday-marvin-sapp-lady-antebellum-1004078468.story#/news/chart-beat-thursday-robin-williams-bnl-maxwell-1004081675.story|title=Chart Beat Thursday: Robin Williams, BNL, Maxwell|work=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=2010-04-08|accessdate=2010-04-12}}</ref> It debuted on the [[Billboard charts|Latin Pop Songs]] at thirty-nine, Bieber's debut on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-pop-country-latin-songs-1004086444.story?tag=hpfeed|title=Chart Highlights: Pop, Country, Latin Songs & More|date=2010-04-26|accessdate=2010-04-26|work=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|publisher=Nielsen Business Media.}}</ref> 

On the issue dated February 8, 2010, the song debuted in Australia on the official [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] at number thirty-seven.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/australia_singles_top_50/2010/06|title=Australia Singles Top 50|publisher=(acharts.us)|work=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|date=February 8, 2010|accessdate=2010-02-07}}</ref> It has reached a peak of number three.<ref name="AUS">{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/australia_singles_top_50/2010/18|title=Australia Singles Top 50|publisher=(acharts.us)|work=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|date=May 3, 2010|accessdate=2010-05-02}}</ref>

The song peaked at number three on the [[UK Singles Chart]] on 14 March 2010. The following week, "Baby" fell to #4 on March 21, but climbed back to #3 on March 28. Because it had overtaken [[Rihanna]]'s "[[Rude Boy (song)|Rude Boy]]" in the process, "Baby" gained a new peak of #2 on the [[UK R&B Chart|R&B Singles Chart]] in the same country.

==Music video==
[[File:Baby screencaps.jpg|thumb|152px|right|Bieber in scenes in front of a backdrop with Ludacris and in a scene with Villegas and others.]]
Filming for the music video began during the week of January 25, 2010, in Los Angeles during the week of the [[52nd Grammy Awards]], at which Bieber presented with [[Kesha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/01/29/album-preview-ludacris-battle-of-the-sexes/#more-37260|title=Album Preview: Ludacris – ‘Battle of the Sexes’|publisher=[[Rap-Up]]|date=2010-01-29|accessdate=2010-01-30}}</ref>  It was filmed at [[Universal CityWalk]] by director [[Ray Kay]], who had previously directed videos for [[Beyoncé Knowles]], [[Lady Gaga]], [[Alexandra Burke]], and [[Cheryl Cole]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/02/19/video-justin-bieber-f-ludacris-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-269565|title=Video: Justin Bieber f/ Ludacris – ‘Baby’|publisher=''[[Rap-Up]]''|date=2010-02-19|accessdate=201-02-19}}</ref> Ludacris said that the video "is like a 2010 version of [[Michael Jackson]]'s "[[The Way You Make Me Feel]]". Bieber said that the video "will capture the song's message of trying to woo back a girl."<ref name="MTVinterview" /> In explaining the concept of the video, Bieber said, "It starts off, I really like this girl, but we didn't [get] along; we couldn't be together. Basically I want her back and [I'm] kind of going through the whole thing. I'm chasing her around, trying to get her, and she's kind of playing hard to get, but I'm persistent. I keep going."<ref name="MTVinterview" /> The video premiered exclusively on [[VEVO]] on Friday, February 19, 2010.<ref name="MVDate">{{cite web|url=http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/news_d.aspx?nid=6246|title="Baby" Video Premiere Friday 2.19|publisher=[[Island Def Jam Music Group]]|date=2010-02-18|accessdate=2010-02-18}}</ref> Singer/actress [[Jasmine Villegas]] portrays Bieber's love interest in the video. Bieber's friends, [[Young Money]] artists Canadian rapper [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]], and [[Lil Twist]] also appeared in the video, alongside [[Tinashe Kachingwe]] and [[jerkin']] crew, The Ranger$<ref name="MTVinterview" /> The video takes place in a mall-like setting with a bowling alley and more. After the video was released, MTV commented on the video being the new version of "The Way You Make Me Feel" saying, "..and the choreography does use a few of Jackson's less-suggestive moves."<ref name="MTV2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632234/20100219/bieber_justin.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Bowls With Drake, Ludacris In 'Baby' Video|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|date=2010-02-19|accessdate=2010-02-19}}</ref> The MTV review goes on saying, "most of the video takes place in the bowling alley, there are also scenes of Bieber in other settings, hanging out with Luda, doing the moonwalk, messing with his hair and mugging for the camera. Regardless of his lady's apparent frustration with him, Bieber eventually wins her over. The video concludes with the pair walking off into the night holding hands."<ref name="MTV2" /> 

''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' reviewed the video, saying, "Those new dance moves he's showing off can only mean one thing: all over the world, tweens' hearts are melting right now."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/videos-of-the-week-vampire-weekend-recruits-1004070000.story|title=Videos of the Week: Vampire Weekend Recruits Lil Jon, Justin Bieber's No 'Baby,' 'Glee' Loves Madonna|publisher=''[[Billboard]]''|first=Monica|last=Herrera|date=2010-02-19|accessdate=2010-02-27}}</ref> The video for "Baby" was Bieber's first to premiere on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]'s ''[[106 and Park]]'', serving as the "New Joint of the Day" for February 24, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theentertainmentempire.com/2010/02/justin-biebers-baby-airs-as-new-joint.html|title=Justin Bieber's "Baby" airs as New Joint on 106 & Park|publisher=''The Entertainment Empire.com''|date=2010-02-24|accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> The video is currently [[Social impact of YouTube|the fifteenth most viewed video in YouTube history]].

==Live performances==
Bieber premiered an acoustic version of the song on December 28, 2009 on [[MuchMusic]], and it remains to be his only major performance of the song performed acoustically.<ref name="MM" /> During most live performances of the song, Bieber [[Jerkin'|jerks]] during the end of the chorus. He sung the song on [[VH1]]'s Pepsi [[2010 Super Bowl|Super Bowl]] Fan Jam, along with other performers [[Rihanna]], [[JoJo (singer)|JoJo]] and [[Timbaland]], and on CBS' [[The Early Show]] as a part of their Super Bowl programming.<ref name="CBS">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/05/earlyshow/leisure/music/main6177327.shtml|title=Justin Bieber Fever Hits Miami|publisher=[[CBS News]].com|date=2010-02-05|accessdate=2010-02-05}}</ref> He performed the song the first time with [[Ludacris]] on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]'s SOS: Saving Ourselves - Help for Haiti Telethon, on February 6, 2009, which also aired on [[VH1]], and [[MTV]].<ref name="MTV2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631445/20100205/bieber_justin.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber, Ludacris Unite Onstage At 'SOS: Help For Haiti' Telethon|publisher=[[MTV News]]|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=2010-02-05|accessdate=2010-02-05}}</ref> During the chorus, he changed the lyrics to "Baby, baby, Haiti", to show support for the cause, and the reason everyone came together for the show.<ref name="MTV2" /> On the week of his album release, he performed the song on ''[[The View (U.S. TV series)|The View]]'' and ''[[106 & Park]]''. Justin also performed the song at the 2010 [[Kids Choice Awards]] on March 27. Bieber performed the song along with "[[U Smile]]" on the [[Saturday Night Live (season 35)|eighteenth episode of season thirty five]] of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1635857/20100411/bieber_justin.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber, Tina Fey Make A Dynamic Duo On 'Saturday Night Live'|publisher=''[[MTV News]]''|first=Josh|last=Wigler|accessdate=2010-04-11|date=2010-04-11}}</ref> Bieber performed an acoustic rendition of the song along with a freestyle by good friend [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] at the [[2010 Juno Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/drake-bests-bieber-michael-buble-dominates-1004084087.story?tag=hpfeed#/news/drake-bests-bieber-michael-buble-dominates-1004084087.story?tag=hpfeed|title=Drake Bests Bieber, Michael Buble Dominates at Juno Awards|first=Robert|last=Thompson|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|date=2010-04-19|accessdate=2010-04-19}}</ref> Bieber also performed the song live in Sydney, Australia on April 26, 2010 in the [[Sunrise_(TV_program)|Sunrise]] studios after his public performance was cancelled. <ref>http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/factsheets/article/-/article/7043545/</ref>

==Credits and personnel==

*[[Songwriting]] - [[Justin Bieber]], [[Ludacris]], [[The-Dream]], [[Tricky Stewart]], [[Christina Milian]]
*[[Record producer|Production]] -  The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Christina Milian 
*[[Sound recording and reproduction|Vocal production and recording]] - [[Kuk Harrell]] (Bieber's vocals), assisted by Kevin Porter and Travis Harrington, and additional keys by Monte Neuble; Joshua Monroy (Ludacris' vocals)
*[[Audio mixing (recorded music)|Mixing]] - Jaycen Joshua, assisted by Giancarlo Lino
*[[Audio engineering|Engineering]] - Brian Thomas, Andrew Wuepper, Kelly Sheehan, assisted by Luis Navarro; additional by Pat Thrall 
Source <ref>Justin Bieber ''My World 2.0'' (Digital booklet) [[Island Records]]/[[Usher Raymond|Raymond]]-Braun Music Group. (2010)</ref>

==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Chart (2010)
! Peak<br />position
|-
|[[ARIA Charts|Australian Singles Chart]]<ref name="AUS"/>
| align="center"|3
|-
|align="left"|[[Austrian Singles Chart]]<ref>http://charts.orf.at/oe3/single</ref>
|align="center"|27
|-
|[[Ultratop 50|Belgian Singles Chart]] (Flanders)<ref name="bel"/>
|align="center"|17
|-
|[[Ultratop 40|Belgian Singles Chart]] (Wallonia)<ref name="bel">[http://austriancharts.at/showitem.asp?interpret=Justin+Bieber+feat.+Ludacris&titel=Baby&cat=s]</ref>
|align="center"|16
|-
| [[Canadian Hot 100]]<ref name="BABYBILL" />
| align="center"| 3
|-
|[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Czech Airplay Chart]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparada/index.php?a=titul&hitparada=2&titul=147938&sec=906340e28ae3c2369c58ead478a5f918|accessdate=2010-04-18|title=RADIO TOP100 Oficiální
BIEBER JUSTIN feat, LUDACRIS Baby|work=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]]|language=Czech}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|23
|-
| [[Tracklisten|Danish Singles Chart]]<ref>http://www.danishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Justin+Bieber+feat%2E+Ludacris&titel=Baby&cat=s</ref>
| align="center"|13
|-
|[[Dutch Top 40]]<ref>http://acharts.us/song/53104</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|23
|-
|[[European Hot 100]]<ref name="BABYBILL">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/justin-bieber/chart-history/1099520|title=Justin Bieber Chart History - Billboard.com|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref>
|align="center"|2
|-
|[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Tops Singles : Stromae débarque en tête ! |url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Stromae/news-69608.html |language=French |publisher=Chartsinfrance |accessdate=2010-03-10}}</ref>
|align="center"|3
|-
|align="left"|[[German Singles Chart]]<ref>http://www.viva.tv/Charts/Detail/id/6/part/2/name/VIVA+TOP+100</ref>
|align="center"|22
|-
|align="left"|[[Mahasz|Hungarian Singles Chart]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Hungarian Singles Chart |url=http://www.mahasz.hu/?menu=slagerlistak&menu2=archivum|publisher=Mahasz |language=Hungarian |accessdate=8 April 2010}}</ref>
|align="center"|9
|-
|align="left"|[[Irish Singles Chart]]<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a206984/boyzone-single-tops-irish-chart.html</ref>
|align="center"|7
|-
|[[Japan Hot 100]]<ref name="BABYBILL"/>
|align="center"|18
|-
| [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand Singles Chart]]<ref name="IrishChart">{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p/musicvideo/music/latest/index_test.jsp&ct=240001|title=GFK Chart-Track|publisher=''GFK''|accessdate=2010-01-02}}</ref>
|align="center"|4
|-
|align="left"|[[Norwegian Singles Chart]]<ref name="ACHARTS" />
|align="center"|3
|-
|[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Slovak Airplay Chart]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/hitparadask/index.php?a=titul&hitparada=18&titul=146062&sec=beca91b172c6f321f9379ee62d032e7d|title=RADIO TOP100 Oficiálna BIEBER JUSTIN feat. LUDACRIS BABY|accessdate=2010-04-18|work=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|IFPI]]|language=Slovak}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|10
|-
|align="left"|[[Sverigetopplistan|Swedish Singles Chart]]<ref>[http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/ Swedish Singles Chart ''Sverigetopplistan'']</ref>
|align="center"|25
|-
| [[Swiss Singles Chart]]<ref name="ACHARTS">{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/song/53104|title=Justin Bieber - Baby -Music Charts|publisher=acharts.us|accessdate=2010-03-03}}</ref>
|align="center"|27
|-
|align="left"|[[UK Singles Chart]]<ref name="ACHARTS" />
|align="center"|3
|-
|align="left"|[[UK R&B Chart]]<ref>http://www.theofficialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/16/2010-04-03/ retrieved: 2010-04-18.</ref>
|align="center"|2
|-
| U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="BABYBILL" />
| align="center"| 5
|-
| U.S. [[Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]]<ref name="BABYBILL" />
| align="center"|96
|-
|U.S. [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)]]<ref name="BILLBOARD1">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/justin-bieber/1099520|title=Justin Bieber at Billboard.com|publisher=''Billboard''|accessdate=2010-04-03}}</ref>
|align="center"|16<!-- stop do not delete. it is allowed as per [[WP:USCHART]] -->
|-
|}

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===Certifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Country
! [[Music recording sales certifications|Certifications]]<br /><small>([[List of music recording sales certifications|sales thresholds]])</small>
|-
|[[Australian Recording Industry Association|Australia]]
|Gold<ref name="ariacerti">{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1U50|title=ARIA Singles Chart|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|accessdate=2010-02-08}}</ref>
|-
|[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand]]
|Gold<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=63|title=Latest Gold / Platinum Singles|publisher=[[Radioscope]]|accessdate=2010-03-29}}</ref>
|-
|[[British Phonographic Industry|United Kingdom]]
|Gold<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx|title=Most Recent Certifications|work=[[British Phonographic Industry]]|accessdate=May 1, 2010}}</ref>
|-
|[[SNEP|France]]
|Gold
|}
{{col-end}}

==Release history==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Region
! Date
! Format
|- 
|rowspan="2"|United States 
|January 18, 2010<ref name="iTunes" />
|[[Music download|Digital download]]
|-
|January 26, 2010<ref name="Radio" />
|[[Contemporary hit radio|Mainstream]], [[Rhythmic contemporary|rhythmic]] airplay
|-
|Australia
|January 29, 2010<ref name="iTunesAus">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/baby-feat-ludacris-single/id351614822|title=Baby (feat. Ludacris) - Single|date=January 29, 2010|work=[[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]]|publisher=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia)|accessdate=2010-01-29}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|Digital download
|-
|rowspan="2"|Germany
|February 22, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.de/Baby-Justin-Bieber-Feat-Ludacris/dp/B003757R6A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_m_3|title=Baby:Justin Bieber Feat.Ludacris: Amazon.de: Musik|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref>
|-
|March 5, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.de/Baby-2-Track-Justin-Bieber/dp/B00378JO68/ref=pd_sim_sbs_m_1|title=Baby (2-Track):Justin Bieber: Amazon.de: Musik|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|[[CD single]]
|-
|France
|February 22, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musique.fnac.com/a2819920/Justin-Bieber-Baby-featuring-Ludacris-CD-single?Fr=0&To=0&Mu=-13&Nu=1&from=1&Mn=-1&Ra=-28|title=Baby featuring Ludacris : Justin Bieber |publisher=[[Fnac|fnac.com]]|accessdate=2010-03-02}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|United Kingdom
|March 7, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby/dp/B003AJBUX4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1267923774&sr=8-11|title=Baby: Justin Bieber:Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.uk]]|accessdate=2010-03-06}}</ref>
|Digital download
|-
|March 15, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm|title=Forthcoming UK single releases|publisher=Radio 1|accessdate=2010-02-13}}</ref>
|Airplay
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Justin Bieber}}
{{Ludacris}}

[[Category:2010 singles]]
[[Category:Justin Bieber songs]]
[[Category:Ludacris songs]]
[[Category:Songs written by Ludacris]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by Ray Kay]]
[[Category:Songs written by The-Dream]]
[[Category:Songs written by Christopher Stewart (music producer)]]

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