Songwriter Babyface has made a startling discovery about one of the first tracks of Ariana Grande’s career: it was originally written for Beyoncé.
During an interview with GQthe producer spoke about the history of the track in question, Baby Iincluded on the pop star’s debut album Yours Truly.
“One of our songs, ‘Baby I,’ was actually written for Beyoncé,” he continued. “Actually Beyoncé… I don’t know if we actually recorded it, but I played it for her. She almost did it. And then in the end I decided not to do it. And it went to Ariana, who said, “I’ll do it. I’ll take Beyoncé’s leftovers.”
Elsewhere in the interview, the 64-year-old shed light on a conversation she had with Ari about her career.
“The funny thing is, I remember talking to Ariana and asking her what she really wanted to do. And then, according to her, more than anything else she is interested in musicals. And that she loves Judy Garland. “
Adding: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and all the music Judy Garland sang from “Meet Me in St. Louis.” She sang something spontaneous from it. And you could hear that that was where her heart was.”