Chase & Status have had three number one tracks on the UK Dance Chart in 2007 with the double A-side "Hurt You"/"Sell Me Your Soul", and in 2008 with "Take Me Away"/"Judgement (Informer)". On 5 October 2008, they reached number 70 on the national singles chart and number one on the UK Dance Chart again with their single "Pieces" featuring vocals by Plan B. In 2009, they made number 45 with "Against All Odds" which featured UK rapper Kano.
Chase & Status' first album, More Than Alot, debuted in the UK album charts at number 49 on 19 October 2008 and entered the UK dance album chart at number 2.
Their album More Than Alot received the Best Album Award at the 2009 Drum and Bass awards, Birmingham, UK.
Following the success of their last album the band wanted to gain a more global success. After meeting with a long time favourite of theirs, Cloud9, they decided to move in a different direction. Together they agreed that the band should do more pop collaborations in order to achieve a more mainstream fanbase. Soon afterwards they quickly began working on the album. On 8 November 2009, the duo entered the UK Top 40 for the first time with the track "End Credits". The track was released on 2 November 2009 and featuring British musician Plan B managed to reach a peak of number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was written for the movie Harry Brown, which also starred Ben Drew, aka. Plan B.
The duo then released "Let You Go" on 15 August 2010, revealing it to be the second official single to be released from their second studio album, named No More Idols according to posters outside their album launch show at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town on October 21. The single featured vocals from Mali and debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 11; marking the duo's second consecutive Top 40 hit. "Hypest Hype" featuring Tempa T was confirmed in October 2010 to be the third single from the album and was released as a free download from their website on 8 November 2010; meaning it did not qualify to chart. The fourth single from the album is the dubstep-flavoured Blind Faith, which features Nottingham-born soul singer/songwriter Liam Bailey - it was released on 31 January 2011. The new anticipated album also contains a new single 'Heavy' with Dizzee Rascal.
They have also created a remix version of "Invaders Must Die" for The Prodigy. The remix reached 53 in the Australian Aria Singles Chart and 7 in the Aria Dance Chart. They have also produced for Bajan singer Rihanna, on her fourth album Rated R as well as for British singer Alexandra Burke's album Overcome.
Baddadan
Chase & Status Lyrics
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Anywhere we see dem we ah bang pon another one
Buss up 45 nanko and Remington
Any boy diss Balla tun him skeleton
Badman you know wie vibes can't dun
Vibes can't dun, we ah kill sound boy fi fun
Big bad man from outta England
Bassline drop, ah tear the whole place down
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Baddadan, baddadan, baddadan
Bad from me born
Where you get your badda from?
Ting weh me get could of come from Afghanistan
Dem nuh wan' see this rass mic
Me have inna mi hand
Badda man, you know mi vibes can't done
Lyrics dem a fire like a bullet from gun
Big badda man from outta England
When mi lyrics start fire, watch a sound boy run
Yo, walk with the rupa-pum-pum
From a guy diss the program, shot a slam-slam
Dem say dem a badman, me haffi ask which one
When we a fire shot, pull pin and fling bomb
Dem dead, we haffi trample dem like King Kong
Dawgs pull up a yuh foot and none of dem no sing song
Balaclava pon face, 'matic inna hand
We nuh have time to waste with the rupa-pum-pum
Shot a slam, me badder than
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Baddadan, baddadan, baddadan
Baddadan, baddadan, baddadan
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
Nobody badder than we
The lyrics to Chase & Status's song "Baddadan" convey a sense of confidence and power. The repeated phrase "baddadan" creates a catchy and energetic rhythm, setting the tone for the lyrics that follow. The song is about asserting dominance and proving superiority over others, particularly in terms of their music and lyrical skills.
The first verse talks about how they will "bang pon another one" wherever they see their opponents. They boast about using guns like the 45 nanko and Remington to diss any boy who challenges them. They believe that their vibes (or energy) can't be stopped and that they kill sound boys for fun. The reference to being "badman" from England indicates their reputation as tough individuals. Overall, the lyrics in this verse emphasize their ability to tear down the place with their powerful bassline.
The second verse continues with the theme of asserting their dominance. They question others' source of power and boast about their own connections and influence. The references to Afghanistan show the international scope of their influence and the perceived strength of their connections. They also mention that their lyrics are like bullets fired from a gun, instilling fear in their enemies. Again, the mention of being badmen from England reinforces their reputation and suggests that when their lyrics start to fire, sound boys run away.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Nobody badder than we" multiple times, emphasizing their belief in their own superiority. The repeated phrase "baddadan" further reinforces their assertion of power and dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baddadan, baddadan, baddadan
Repeating the sound 'baddadan' to create a rhythmic and energetic vibe.
Anywhere we see dem we ah bang pon another one
Whenever we encounter them, we aggressively attack and defeat them.
Buss up 45 nanko and Remington
We destroy their weapons, specifically the firearms known as '45 nanko' and 'Remington'.
Any boy diss Balla tun him skeleton
If any boy disrespects Balla, we will physically harm him to the point where his skeleton is affected.
Badman you know wi vibes can't dun
As badmen, our vibes and energy are unstoppable.
Vibes can't dun ah wi ah kill sound boy fi fun
Our relentless vibes are used to eliminate other sound boys for our entertainment and enjoyment.
Big bad man from outta England
We are formidable bad men coming from England.
Bassline drop and ah tear the whole place down
When the powerful bassline drops, it causes the entire place to erupt and be destroyed.
Bad from me born
I have been bad since birth.
Where you get your badda from?
Where did you acquire your badness?
Tings we me get could of come from Afghanistan
The things I possess could have originated from Afghanistan, implying their dangerous nature.
They don't wanna see this rarse mic
They are afraid to witness the power and impact of my microphone.
Me have in a me hand
I hold it in my hand.
Badda man, you know me vibes can't done
As a badda man, my vibes and energy will never cease.
Lyrics them a fire like a bullet from gun
My lyrics ignite and hit intensely, similar to the impact of a bullet from a gun.
When my lyrics start fire, watch a sound boy run
When my lyrics ignite, observe how sound boys flee in fear.
Yo, walk with the rupa-pum-pum
I confidently move with a strong and commanding step.
For my guy dis the programme, shot a slam-slam
When someone challenges our plans, we respond by aggressively attacking and overpowering them.
Dem say they a badman, mi haffa arks dem which one
When they claim to be badmen, I must question and challenge them to prove it.
When we a fire shot, pull pin and fling boom
When we shoot, we remove the safety pin and throw explosive devices causing destruction.
Dem dead, we haffi trample them like King Kong
They are dead, and we have to crush and dominate them like King Kong.
Dargs pull up at our foot and none of dem a sing-song
Enemies approach us with fear and respect, none of them dares to challenge or be defiant.
Balaclava pon face, 'matic inna hand
We wear balaclavas to conceal our identities, while holding automatic weapons.
We nah have time to waste with the rupa-pum-pum
We are too focused and determined to waste time on unnecessary things.
Shot a slam, we badder than
We prove our superiority and dominance through aggressive attacks and shots.
Nobody badder than we
There is nobody who is more formidable and powerful than us.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tundy Isiah, Saul Milton, William Kennard, Amine Bouguenna, Ezra Bryant, Marc Veira, Takura Tendayi, Smith Kennard
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@bhynkr94
I blast this in my van ๐
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it was definitely amber ๐
@james5553
yep - I am not going to be listening to it on the KTM !
@jordanknight6737
Already had a stern warning from the boss man๐ ๐
@turbex7963
playing this turns your van into a baddavan
@vasileiospgr
I'm a 1.2 billion year old fungus that evolved just to hear this track.
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