Electronic Dance artists Chase & Status and Bou’s EDM/dancehall infused single, “Baddadan” is now certified Silver in the U.K. for selling 200,000 units in streams and sales. The certification was issued on Friday October 13, 2023 by the British Phonographic Industry with data from the Official Charts company.
The patois lyrics laced song released July 27, peaked No. 9 on the U.K. singles chart where it has been for 11 weeks. The song is built on a baseline energetic riddim, and the title “Baddadan” translates from Jamaican patois to mean “Badder than” which means to be“tougher than.” The duo blended their unique drum and bass signatures with added vocal brilliance of Irah Chase, Flowdan, Trigga, and Takura.
Irah Chase wrote “Baddadan,” and orchestrated a collaborative effort with Chase and Status and Bou. Irah’s management team also told WMV that Irah extended invitations to TRIGGA, FLOWDAN, and TAKURA to make the track happen.
The popular hit is currently charting in the U.K. at No. 11 on Spotify, No. 4 YouTube and No. 8 (October 14).
Around the world its on Spotify at #12 in Estonia, #26 in New Zealand, #104 in Austria, #110 in Slovakia, #126 in Belgium, #142 in the Czech Republic, #149 in Latvia, #186 in Lithuania. On YouTube its also #7 in Estonia, #63 in the Czech Republic and #77 in Iceland and also on Deezer at #91 in Estonia.
The music video for the song has surpassed 5.3 million views on YouTube. Built on a signature bass-heavy, high-energy EDM beat, “Baddadan,” which translates from Jamaican creole to mean “Badder Than,” which the British group consisting of Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status) has trademarked for T-Shirts with the word “BADDADAN” AND “NOBODY BADDADAN WE”.
Chase & Status’ albums, such as 2019’s “RTRN: The Originals,” “RTRN II Jungle,” and 2022’s “What Came Before,” have all paid homage to their Dancehall influences. “RTRN II Jungle” was even recorded in Jamaica, an experience they fondly recalled in an earlier interview with RedBull.com. They explained that they had collaborated with a diverse range of established Jamaican dancehall and reggae legends, including Buju Banton, as well as emerging talents like Masicka.
Tracks like “Weed and Rum” with Masicka, “Program” and “Blazer” with IRAH, and last year’s “Censor” with Popcaan reflect the duo’s ongoing fascination and respect for Dancehall music.
This article has been amended to include Irah Chase’ writing credits and getting the artist’s featured on the track.
