The track became a fan favorite on social media and even received a remix featuring Doja Cat in 2020. Critics at Mini Music Critic noted that "BMO" kicks the album into a "realm of catchiness" that is unmatched by its peers.
Reviewers from The Floor Magazine praise the song for its "sass and innuendo," describing it as a track that makes you feel light enough to get up and dance. Visuals and Cultural Impact
The chorus is a catchy interpolation of "Gichie Gichie ya ya," famously associated with "Lady Marmalade". Ari Lennox - BMO
Watch Ari Lennox bring the track's infectious energy to life in the official music video: Ari Lennox - BMO (Official Music Video) AriLennoxVEVO YouTube鈥� Aug 6, 2019 Ari Lennox Album Review: Shea Butter Baby
"BMO" finds Ari Lennox at her most "snappy and playful". The lyrics tell the story of a newly formed relationship, comparing the excitement of romance to the joy of simple pleasures. The track became a fan favorite on social
It specifically references Missy Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and Total's "Trippin'".
The track is built on a heavy, head-nod-inducing bassline sampled from Galt MacDermot鈥檚 1969 instrumental . This same sample was famously used in Busta Rhymes' "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check," but "BMO" repurposes it into a "breezy and carefree" R&B groove. Producers Elite, Omen, and Ron Gilmore keep the arrangement minimal, allowing Lennox鈥檚 "lounge-like" voice to take center stage. Lyrical Themes and Vocals Visuals and Cultural Impact The chorus is a
Ari Lennox's "BMO" (Break Me Off) is a standout track from her 2019 debut album, Shea Butter Baby . It's a playful, funky anthem that highlights Lennox's ability to blend neo-soul sensibilities with infectious hip-hop energy.
