Bae (Keri Hilson song)

"Bae" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson, released as a single on March 27, 2025. The song serves as the first single from her upcoming third studio album, We Need to Talk, due for release April 18, 2025. It marks Hilson's first single as a lead artist since 2011's "Lose Control (Let Me Down)".

Composition

"Bae" samples Hurricane Chris's 2007 single "A Bay Bay".

Reception

"Bae" was met with positive reception, with Revolt declaring that the song "captures the rush of an intoxicating love." Writer Keithan Samuels from Rated R&B lauded the song for "brim[ming] with the warmth and sweetness of a love so serene." Music publication Rolling Out highlighted that the track "showcases the sultry R&B sound that first made her a star."

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