Baddadan

Album: 2 RUFF, Vol. 1 (2023)
Charted: 5
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Songfacts®:

  • "Baddadan" is a drum & bass cut featuring vocal contributions from Flowdan, IRAH, Trigga and Takura.

    Flowdan is an English grime MC and record producer from Bow and Poplar, East London. He is known for his powerful and aggressive delivery, his sharp lyrics, and his unique style. He is also a founding member of the grime crew Roll Deep. Flowdan has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Meridan Dan ("London In The Rain") and Skrillex ("Rumble").

    London-based MC and lyricist Irah made his solo debut in August 2020 with "V.I.P." The single was released by Spentshell Music, the label run by Flowdan, and also features Flowdan himself. He previously worked with Chase & Status on their 2019 Rtrn II Jungle track "Program."

    Trigga is an English grime MC from Moss Side, Manchester. He has worked with a host of major names from the UK's grime and dubstep scenes, including Skepta ("Dark") and Wiley ("Zip It Up").

    Takura Tendayi is a Zimbabwean singer-songwriter known for his frequent collaborations with Chase & Status. They've been working together since 2008, when he featured on four tracks on their More Than Alot album.
  • Baddadan is a Jamaican patois expression that means "badman" or "bad guy." The phrase is often used to describe someone who is tough, aggressive, and not afraid to fight. In the context of the song, the lyrics are a way of asserting the singer's dominance and superiority.
  • Chase & Status co-produced the song with Bou. Algeria-born, Manchester-raised Bou is a regular on the drum and bass festival circuit and a popular DJ on the club circuit. Their production blends the deep bass and rhythmic drums reminiscent of classic jungle music with contemporary drum and bass vocals and resonating acidy synths.

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