FAB

JoJo, Remy Ma

About FAB

"FAB." is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter JoJo featuring American rapper Remy Ma from her third studio album Mad Love. (2016). FAB is an acronym for Fake Ass Bitches. It was written by Joanna Levesque, Jussi Karvinen, Hayley Warner, Jason Dean, Joseph Kirkland and Reminisce Smith, while production was helmed by Jussifer. The song was released as the second promotional single from the album on September 22, 2016. Musically, "FAB." is a mid-tempo pop song with R&B influences. Lyrically, the song is an anthem that rallies against all "fake ass bitches", but also celebrates the "real ones". The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, with many praising its direct content matter. The song performed moderately following its release and only charted in US Billboard Digital Pop Song's chart, peaking at number 28. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Wes Temhone and shot in New York. It premiered on JoJo's official YouTube channel on November 29, 2016. JoJo performed "FAB." for the first time on MTV's Wonderland on September 30, 2016. A digital remixes EP containing 5 official remixes of the song was released on March 3, 2017. 


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2016
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Sweetie I don't want your cookies
If you're looking for applause, keep lookin'
Your recipe's boring, need a little more spice in my cookin'
Honey you don't want my problems
If you had 'em you would sink to the bottom
You should bring your life jacket
'Cause people like you can't handle this, no

Where were you when I needed you?
Tell me, where were you when I needed you?

Fake ass bitches
When they smile in your face, but behind you it ain't well wishes
When they eatin' all the food off your plate and they don't do dishes
When they words and they actions blur and they don't know different
No time for these fake ass bitches

You can go jump on the bandwagon
You your money and your lame ass friends
Go ahead and jump on the bandwagon
With you fake ass bitches

I been down in the trenches, you should know but you don't pay attention
You wouldn't know real talk if it screamed out loud in your face, now listen
You got away with it, I believed you for a hot minute
Could've used a friend in the moment but you had to go ghost, leave me lonely

Where were you when I needed you?
Tell me, where were you when I needed you?

Fake ass bitches
When they smile in your face, but behind you it ain't well wishes
When they eatin' all the food off your plate and they don't do dishes
When they words and they actions blur and they don't know different
No time for these fake ass bitches

You can go jump on the bandwagon
You your money and your lame ass friends
Go ahead and jump on the bandwagon
With you fake ass bitches

You not my BFF, you not my bestie
You a fake ass bitch just like the rest, see
I was all the way down, you was all the way gone
Now you tryna come back 'cause I'm all the way on
I got both middle fingers all the way up
And for fraud broads, I don't give two fucks
If I say something, my moves'll back it
You be running your mouth and it don't match your actions
And I ain't throwing shade, I'm just saying
Act like it's a buffet and eat off your own plate
'Cause it not a compliment when I say you fab
You just a F-A-B with your fake ass, bitch

How about a hand for the real ones?
Put it down, had my back since day one
Never hear about 'em throwing no shade, no
So if you one of us, stand up
Tired of the gossip think you had enough?
Don't worry about 'em, middle fingers up to these

Fake ass bitches
When they smile in your face, but behind you it ain't well wishes
When they eatin' all the food off your plate and they don't do dishes
When they words and they actions blur and they don't know different
No time for these fake ass bitches

You can go jump on the bandwagon
You your money and your lame ass friends
Go ahead and jump on the bandwagon
With you fake ass bitches

With your bitch ass
With your bitch ass

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JoJo

Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque (born December 20, 1990), professionally known as JoJo, is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress. After competing on the television show America's Most Talented Kids, she was noticed by record producer Vincent Herbert who asked her to audition for Blackground Records. more »

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Written by: HAYLEY WARNER, JASON ALLEN DEAN, JOANNA LEVESQUE, JOSEPH DAVIS KIRKLAND, JUSSI KARVINEN

Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"FAB" is a song from singer-songwriter JoJo's third studio album, "Mad Love."
Song Release
It was released in 2016 by Atlantic Records.
Meaning of FAB
In the song, "FAB" stands for "Fake Ass Bitches", which JoJo has described as a song against fake friends.
Song Feature
The song features a guest verse from American rapper Remy Ma.
Background
"FAB" came after JoJo's long hiatus from music due to legal issues with her former record label.
Song Style
Musically, it structures itself as a mid-tempo R&B song with female empowerment lyrics.
Music Video
The video for "FAB," directed by Wes Teshome, was released in November 2016, showcasing JoJo in a mature, sultry light.
Reaction
The song's straight-forward lyrics and catchy rhythm garnered attention for its empowered stance on eliminating toxic relationships.
Live Performance
JoJo has performed "FAB" live in several music festivals and tours, including her Mad Love Tour in 2017.
Inspiration
JoJo notes that the song was inspired by her own experiences and frustrations with fake friendships and associates in the music industry.
Memorable Line
One of the most memorable lines from "FAB" is, "You ain't really 'bout nothing, ain't no use in even frontin."
Relevance
Despite its release years ago, "FAB" still resonates with listeners today, becoming an anthem for those dealing with false friendships.
Impact
The song "FAB" continues to be one of JoJo's most recognizable and acclaimed songs in her discography.

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