Summer just got a whole lot hotter. Boundary-breaking producer and artist Malibu Babie returns with her latest sonic sledgehammer, “Bootymove,” out today and already shaking speakers coast to coast. Featuring the unstoppable energy of UNIIQU3, the reigning queen of Jersey club, the track is a wild, unapologetic invitation to the dance floor—and a declaration of who’s running it.
Driven by a thunderous bassline and Malibu’s signature razor-sharp production, “Bootymove” wastes no time getting to the point. With tongue-in-cheek lyrics like “If this don’t make your booty move, your booty must be dead,” it’s clear this track isn’t here to play nice—it’s here to move bodies and melt speakers. UNIIQU3 delivers a fiery guest verse that spikes the tempo and seals the track’s status as a summer 2025 essential.
This release is just the latest in Malibu Babie’s genre-defying rise to the top. In a career packed with firsts, she made history as the first and only female producer this century to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts with Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Her.” Her collaborations with powerhouse women—from Katy Perry to rising stars like Flyana Boss—continue to reinforce her mission: putting women front and center in every beat.
“Bootymove” follows the viral waves of her previous singles “Blonde” (a glammed-up anthem featuring reality pop queen Heidi Montag) and “Trillion$” with internet darling bludnymph. Each release builds toward Malibu’s upcoming all-female, genre-melting mixtape, due out this summer. With guest appearances from Maiya The Don, Flyana Boss, and more, the project promises to be both a sonic celebration and a statement of purpose.
But Malibu Babie isn’t just redefining sound—she’s restructuring the studio. A vocal advocate for gender equity in music production, she’s using her rising profile to spotlight the lack of female representation behind the boards. “Women aren’t just performers—we’re producers, engineers, architects of sound,” she told Rolling Stone earlier this year. With major co-signs from Billboard, Variety, and The FADER, she’s building more than a career—she’s building a movement.
With “Bootymove,” Malibu Babie cements her status not only as one of music’s most exciting producers, but as a fearless leader reshaping the future of pop, hip-hop, and club culture. Play it loud, feel it deep, and don’t forget to move.
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“Bootymove” is an undeniable summer banger—what inspired the vibe and lyrics behind this track, and how did the collaboration with UNIIQU3 come about?
I’d have to agree with you there! This song all started with the vocal sample from legend Deeon Boyd and the beautiful chords you hear in the intro, played by Vaughn Oliver. I heard that sample in a pack as I was driving on the 405 to the beach one day, and all of a sudden, I had the melody and general idea for the hook. I really resonated with the concept because, as both an artist and a producer, my main goal is ALWAYS to get the crowd moving. I then took it into the studio, and my amazing collaborators helped round out the idea and bring it to life.
As for collaborating with the incredible UNIIQU3—we met at a dinner hosted by Billboard Women in Music, celebrating female music producers. Her energy stole the show, and I was immediately a fan. As I dug more into her work, I knew I needed her on the project. When I decided I wanted to incorporate Jersey club elements into the track, I sent her a message and asked if she’d be down to hit the studio with me—she is quite literally known as the Queen of Jersey Club. We met at Prescription Studios and hit it off—finishing the record and having an absolute blast doing so!
You’ve worked with icons like Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. How does producing for others differ from creating tracks like “Bootymove” under your own artist name?
I would say producing for myself, at times, can actually lead to a bit more overthinking. When it’s for others, I feel like I can tap into their brand and commit to choices—whereas when it’s for me personally, I tend to want to explore a bit more. There’s a personal element where I feel more freedom to make choices that feel super aligned with me artistically, but with that also comes more fear—if I make the riskier choice, will it resonate?
I will say, though—as a producer for others (and perhaps this is either a good or bad trait)—I do tend to view my productions as extensions of my artistry. In that sense, I approach every beat with immense pride and joy and want to leave my sonic imprint on it, even if I’m not the voice on top of it.
This single is part of your upcoming all-female, genre-blending mixtape. What can fans expect from the full project, and why was an all-female lineup important to you?
Fans can expect high energy and all-around bad bitchery. Listening to it will leave your dopamine levels up—at least, that’s the hope. I really, really love working with female artists, and there are so many incredible female voices in different genres to highlight. It was important to me to showcase my commitment to bad bitches through this body of work.
Doors have been opened to me by women in particular so far in my career (Nicki, Meg, Shania, Sia, Katy), and I wanted to hopefully do the same for others. I love my male collaborators, of course—but I thought it would be really special to have my first serious project consist of women’s voices, since that’s the worldview I know and am committed to empowering.
You’ve made history as the only female producer this century to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts. How does it feel to be breaking those kinds of records, and what keeps you grounded through it all?
It feels absolutely amazing—what an honor that I’m always beyond grateful for. It was a surprise victory that came at a time when I was actually quite discouraged, and for that reason, it feels like a special present from the Universe. It didn’t just encourage me to keep going—it demanded me to! Haha.
I’m very lucky to be surrounded by friends, family, and mentors who have healthy worldviews and strong work ethics. I also grew up as a dreamer kid of two parents who worked very demanding jobs in construction—so I think being grounded is embedded in me. My sister and I were first-generation college students, and hard work and gratitude have always been a daily part of life. It’s never lost on me—not for a single day—how blessed I am to make music for a living. What a privilege!
UNIIQU3 brings such high-energy Jersey club flavor to “Bootymove.” What was it like working with her, and how did her energy influence the final sound?
She does—she truly is the best! Working with her was such a high-energy, joyful day. I remember being completely stuck on a part of the track, and she immediately knew what rhythms and cadences her audience would resonate with. She jumped right on the mic and behind the desk to contribute.
She absolutely elevated the song I brought in to her, and I’m truly so excited she was open to being on it with me.
Your tracks often blend genres—hip-hop, club, pop, and more. How would you describe your signature sound, and how do you stay fearless when pushing musical boundaries?
I love a genre blend. I love dichotomy. I love playing around with things that shouldn’t go together. I’d describe my signature sound as high-energy, hard-hitting crossover. What genres I’m crossing over may depend on the mood of the day—but 9 times out of 10, there’s a fun sonic blend I’m going to play with somewhere in the track.
I also definitely love polished, candy-coated production, so I’d say my beats tend to be glossy and hi-fi as well.
From “Blonde” with Heidi Montag to “Trillion$” with bludnymph, you’ve curated some unexpected but powerful features. How do you go about choosing your collaborators?
I have so many artists I admire- some I handpicked and pitched to, and some I met organically in the studio & things came about naturally that way.
In the end, I just wanted to work with with a variety of bad bitches contributing to music and pop culture in their own unique ways—and I stayed open to how they would be introduced into my life!
You’re passionate about challenging gender norms in production. What are some of the biggest misconceptions about women in music production that you’re working to dismantle?
Probably the most obvious—but hard to say—misconception is that girls “just aren’t as good” as men at music production. That more cerebral roles like production or engineering are “better suited” for stoic, nerdy men than for women. That’s just absolutely not true.
I think as more women feel accepted in these roles—and the more visibility we bring to seeing women behind the board—the more we can change this. Right now, it still feels novel to be a “female producer,” and truthfully, that’s silly to me. I’d love to see a day when the gender aspect of that title becomes irrelevant because all genders in production are normalized.
You’ve already achieved so much as a producer. As you step further into the spotlight as an artist, what goals are you setting for this next chapter of your career?
Thank you—I certainly feel like there’s a tremendous way to go, and I’ve only just gotten my foot in the door.
First and foremost, I’d love to impact music and pop culture in a significant and positive way—both through the music itself and through my role in it. I’d love to leave the world with more joy and to be a name a little girl can google one day and be inspired by. I’d love a massive breakthrough in my artist career and to find success as both a producer and artist, in the way someone like Pharrell did. Is world domination too big a goal? Woops.
If “Bootymove” is the official anthem of Summer 2025, what’s your perfect setting for hearing it—pool party, club night, or something else entirely?
The perfect setting for me would be hearing it in the dance studio, surrounded by other dancers doing choreo to it—because that’s exactly what I imagined when making it!
