Bad Ass (song)
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| SinglebyKid InkfeaturingMeek MillandWale | ||||
| from the albumAlmost Home | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Tha Alumni Music Group,RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brian Todd Collins,Robert Williams,Olubowale Akintimehin,Devin Montgomery | |||
| Producer(s) | Devin Cruise[1] | |||
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"Bad Ass"is a song by American rapperKid Inkwithguest appearancesfrom fellow rappersMeek MillandWale.The original version of the song appeared on Ink's 2012 mixtapeRocketshipshawty,where guest performers were omitted. The song was released byRCA Recordson January 22, 2013,[2][3]as the first single from his debutmajor labelextended playAlmost Home(2013). Furthermore, it appears as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of his debut studio albumMy Own Lane(2014).
It was co-written by all three artists, andDevin Cruise,who also produced the song. It peaked at number 90 on theBillboardHot 100and number 27 on theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songschart.
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Alex Nazari and was released on March 4, 2013.[4]
Remix
[edit]On May 10, 2013, the official remix was released featuring west coast rappersYGandProblem.The remix also featured a reworked beat by KB and Mike Maven.[5]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bad Ass" (featuringMeek Mill&Wale) | Brian Todd Collins,Robert Williams,Olubowale Akintimehin,Devin Montgomery | Devin Cruise | 4:58 |
Chart performance
[edit]On the week of February 9, 2013, "Bad Ass" debuted at number 90 on theBillboardHot 100, but left the next week.[6]That same week, it debuted at number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[7]but fell sixteen spots to number 43 for the week of February 16, before leaving the chart completely.[8]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USBillboardHot 100[9] | 90 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[10] | 27 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | January 22, 2013 | Digital download | Tha Alumni Music Group,RCA Records |
| February 26, 2013 | Rhythmic contemporaryradio |
References
[edit]- ^"Bad Ass (Feat. Meek Mill & Wale) - Single by Kid Ink".iTunes.22 January 2013.
- ^"iTunes - Music - Bad Ass (feat. Meek Mill & Wale) - Single by Kid Ink".Itunes.apple.com. 2013-01-22.Retrieved2013-06-03.
- ^"Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!".FMQB.Retrieved2013-06-03.
- ^"New Video: Kid Ink Feat. Wale And Meek Mill 'Bad Ass'".Vibe.Retrieved30 August2015.
- ^Spadine, Richard (May 10, 2013)."Kid Ink - Bad Ass (LA Remix) ft. YG, Problem".DJBooth.The DJBooth LLC.RetrievedAugust 30,2015.
- ^"US Singles Top 100 (February 9, 2013)".aCharts.co.RetrievedMarch 14,2018.
- ^"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: February 9, 2013".Billboard.Eldridge Industries.RetrievedMarch 14,2018.
- ^"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: February 16, 2018".Billboard.Eldridge Industries.RetrievedMarch 14,2018.
- ^"Kid Ink Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.
- ^"Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.
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