Bad

David Guetta, Vassy, Showtek

About Bad

"Bad" (also stylised as BAD!) is a song by French music producer and DJ David Guetta and Dutch production duo Showtek, featuring vocals from Australian singer Vassy. It was released on 17 March 2014 as a single of the deluxe version from Guetta's studio album, Listen. It was written and produced by Guetta, Showtek, Sultan & Ned Shepard, and Manuel Reuter and it was co-written by Giorgio Tuinfort, Ossama Al Sarraf, Vassy, and Nick Turpin. The song entered and peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 22. This track has since topped the chart in Finland and Norway. The song, which features vocals from Vassy, features her with an Auto-Tuned voice; reviews were critical of the effects applied to the vocals. 


Year:
2014
2:50
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I say why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
Getting what I want, boy
Why does that make you so mad?

You see, why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for
Oh baby, here I am (I am)

Oh baby, here I am

I said why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad (Bad)

I say why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
Getting what I want, boy
Why does that make you so mad?

You see, why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad
'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for
Oh baby, here I am (I am)

Oh baby, here I am

I say why does it feel so good?
So good to be bad

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David Guetta

David Guetta (French pronunciation: ​[daˌvid ɡɛˈta]; born 7 November 1967), is a French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ). Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many co… more »

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Written by: Wouter Janssen, Ossama Al Sarraf, Pierre David Guetta, Sjoerd Janssen, Vicky Karagiorgos, Manuel Reuter, Ned Shepard, Giorgio Tuinfort, Nick Turpin

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Bad" is a song by the renowned French DJ, David Guetta. Guetta has gained immense popularity in the EDM and house music scene.
Song Release
The song was officially released on April 17, 2014.
Collaborators
The song is a collaboration between David Guetta and Showtek, a Dutch electronic dance music duo.
Featured Artist
Vassy, an Australian singer-songwriter, provides the vocals for the song.
Chart Performance
"Bad" was a significant hit, peaking at number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song is often described as an EDM and electro house track due to its energetic beats and synth-driven sound.
Album Inclusion
"Bad" was included as part of David Guetta's sixth studio album, "Listen" released in 2014.
Music Video
The music video for "Bad" features a dystopian universe, where a young woman tries to escape from several guards.
Song Theme
With its rapid beats and usage of distorted vocals, the song is essentially seen advocating freedom and rebellion.
Awards
Although "Bad" did not win any major awards, it significantly increased David Guetta's reputation as a top-notch EDM producer.
Commercial Success
"Bad" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries like Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Israel.
Remixes
There have been various remixes of "Bad" from other artists in the electronic and dance genre, contributing to the song's popularity.
Critical Reception
Critics generally favored the song for its energy and catchy tune, combined with Vassy's powerful vocals.
Song Duration
The track runs for approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds, which is relatively short compared to many popular songs.
Live Performances
David Guetta and Showtek have performed “Bad” at various music festivals, including Tomorrowland and the Ultra Music Festival, where it has been well received by the audience.

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