Baddest Boy

"Baddest Boy" is a song by E.M.E acts Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W. It was released on April 2, 2012, serving as the lead single from the label's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). A leaked version of the song, featuring vocals from Wizkid and Skales, surfaced on the internet prior to its official release.[1][2][3] According to OkayAfrica, "Baddest Boy" is a banger with synths that resemble a heavily screwed “Akpako Master”.[4] The song was produced by Legendury Beatz.

"Baddest Boy"
Single by E.M.E featuring Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W
from the album Empire Mates State of Mind
ReleasedApril 2, 2012
Recorded2012
Genre
Length4:00
LabelEmpire Mates Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Ayodeji Balogun
  • Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
  • Olubankole Wellington
Producer(s)Legendury Beatz
Empire Mates Entertainment singles chronology
"Baddest Boy"
(2012)		 "Dance For Me"
(2012)
Wizkid singles chronology
"Sisi Nene"
(2012)		 "Baddest Boy"
(2012)		 "That Girl"
(2012)
Music video
"Baddest Boy" on YouTube

Background and recording

In an interview with Beverly Bryan of MTVIggy, Wizkid was asked about the writing and recording process of the album's lead single. His response was: "So, I went into the studio and I heard the beat. And Skales starts working on this verse. And then I came on. And then Banky did his verse. And then the song came out and it’s a successful song. I’m thankful for that."[5]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Baddest Boy" was directed by Clarence Peters. It was uploaded to YouTube on July 18, 2012 and features cameo appearances from Shaydee, Niyola and DJ Xclusive.[6] According to Nigeria Trends, the music video was shot in a private jet and hangar.[7]

Accolades

The music video for the song was nominated for Most Gifted Duo/Group/Featuring Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown, Soweto on November 30, 2013.[8][9] "Baddest Boy" earned E.M.E acts a nomination for Best Collabo at The Headies 2013.[10]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2013 The Headies Best Collabo Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Duo/Group/Featuring Video Nominated

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Baddest Boy" (EME featuring Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W.)Ayodeji Balogun, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, Olubankole WellingtonLengendury Beatz4:00
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References
  1. "EME Presents "Baddest Boy" by Wizkid, Skales & Banky W (OFFICIAL RELEASE)". notjustok. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  2. "Wizkid,Skales & Banky W – Baddest Boy (official)". tooxclusive. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  3. "Official Release: E.M.E Presents Baddest Boy ft. Banky W, Skales & WizKid". Jaguda. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  4. "Audio: Wizkid, Skales & Banky W 'Baddest Boy'". okayafrica. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  5. "Welcome To The Empire Mates State Of Mind". MTVIggy. September 7, 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  6. "VIDEO: E.M.E – Baddest Boy ft Wizkid, Banky W & Skales". tooxclusive. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  7. "New Video: E.M.E – Baddest Boy ft. Banky W, Wizkid & Skales [Download]". Nigeriatrends. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  8. "2013 Channel O Africa Music Awards unveils nominees". Nationalmirroronline. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  9. "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". 360nobs. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  10. "The Headies 2013 - View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
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