"Bad Intentions" is a single by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring vocals from fellow rapper Knoc-turn'al, recorded for and taken from the soundtrack to the film The Wash. The song was produced by Mahogany Music and co-produced by Dre himself. It contains a sample from "Hollywood Hot" by Eleventh Hour. The single was released in November 2001 .[1] The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number four, staying in the charts for sixteen weeks.[2] The music video for "Bad Intentions" depicts Dr. Dre and Knoc-turn'al filming a fictional music video at a burlesque house named "Bad Intentions". Rapper Jay-Z also used the beat as a diss towards fellow rapper Nas during their feud. The video features a cameo appearance from comedian Tommy Davidson.

"Bad Intentions"
Single by Dr. Dre featuring Knoc-turn'al
from the album The Wash
ReleasedNovember 2001[1]
Recorded2001
Genre
Length3:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Dr. Dre singles chronology
"The Watcher"
(2001)
"Bad Intentions"
(2001)
"The Knoc"
(2002)
Knoc-turn'al singles chronology
"The Watcher"
(2001)
"Bad Intentions"
(2001)
"The Knoc"
(2002)

Track listing

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  1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
  2. "The Watcher" - 3:28
  3. "The Next Episode" (featuring Snoop Dogg) - 2:42
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)
  • German CD single[4]
  1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
  2. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
  3. "The Watcher" - 3:28
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)
  1. "Bad Intentions" (Clean Version) - 3:02
  2. "Bad Intentions" (LP Version) - 3:02
  3. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Acapella) - 3:01

Charts

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Chart (2001–02) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] 30
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] 30
France (SNEP)[8] 45
Germany (GfK)[9] 75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 47
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 26
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 4
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] 6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 33

References

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  1. ^ a b Bad Intentions: Amazon.co.uk: Music
  2. ^ "The Official Charts Company; Dr Dre Featuring Knoc-Turn'Al". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
  3. ^ Dr. Dre - Bad Intentions (CD) at Discogs
  4. ^ Bad Intentions: Amazon.co.uk: Music
  5. ^ Dr. Dre Feat. Knoc-Turn'al - Bad Intentions (Vinyl) at Discogs
  6. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  7. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  8. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in French). Les classement single.
  9. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  10. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions". Swiss Singles Chart.
  11. ^ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "Dr. Dre Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Dr. Dre Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.