"Bad Ass" is a song by American rapper Kid Ink with guest appearances from fellow rappers Meek Mill and Wale. The original version of the song appeared on Ink's 2012 mixtape Rocketshipshawty, where guest performers were omitted. The song was released by RCA Records on January 22, 2013,[2][3] as the first single from his debut major label extended play Almost Home (2013). Furthermore, it appears as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of his debut studio album My Own Lane (2014).
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| Single by Kid Ink featuring Meek Mill and Wale | ||||
| from the album Almost Home | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Devin Cruise[1] | |||
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It was co-written by all three artists, and Devin Cruise, who also produced the song. It peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Alex Nazari and was released on March 4, 2013.[4]
Remix
editOn May 10, 2013, the official remix was released featuring west coast rappers YG and Problem. 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" (featuring Meek Mill & Wale) | Brian Todd Collins, Robert Williams, Olubowale Akintimehin, Devin Montgomery | Devin Cruise | 4:58 |
Chart performance
editOn the week of February 9, 2013, "Bad Ass" debuted at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 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 |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 90 |
| US Hot 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 contemporary radio |
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. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ^ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ^ "New Video: Kid Ink Feat. Wale And Meek Mill 'Bad Ass'". Vibe. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Spadine, Richard (May 10, 2013). "Kid Ink - Bad Ass (LA Remix) ft. YG, Problem". DJBooth. The DJBooth LLC. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 (February 9, 2013)". aCharts.co. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: February 9, 2013". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: February 16, 2018". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kid Ink Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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