Baddest Boy

"Baddest Boy" is a song by E.M.E acts Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W. Released on April 5, 2012, it serves 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] OkayAfrica described "Baddest Boy" as a "banger with synths that resemble a heavily screwed “Akpako Master”.^[4] The song was produced by the record producing duo Legendury Beatz.

"Baddest Boy"
Single by E.M.E featuring Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W
from the album Empire Mates State of Mind
Released	April 5, 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	Afropop hip hop
Length	4:00
Label	Empire 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 MTV Iggy's Beverly Bryan, Wizkid was asked about the song's recording process. He responded, saying, "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 "Baddest Boy" was nominated for Most Gifted Duo/Group/Featuring Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards, which 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]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Baddest Boy" (EME featuring Wizkid, Skales, and Banky W.)	Ayodeji Balogun, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, Olubankole Wellington	Lengendury Beatz	4:00

References

1. "EME Presents "Baddest Boy" by Wizkid, Skales & Banky W (OFFICIAL RELEASE)". notjustok. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
2. "Wizkid,Skales & Banky W – Baddest Boy (official)". tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
3. "Official Release: E.M.E Presents Baddest Boy ft. Banky W, Skales & WizKid". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
4. "Audio: Wizkid, Skales & Banky W 'Baddest Boy'". okayafrica. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
5. "Welcome To The Empire Mates State Of Mind". MTVIggy. September 7, 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
6. "VIDEO: E.M.E – Baddest Boy ft Wizkid, Banky W & Skales". tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
7. "New Video: E.M.E – Baddest Boy ft. Banky W, Wizkid & Skales [Download]". Nigeriatrends. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
8. "2013 Channel O Africa Music Awards unveils nominees". Nationalmirroronline. 3 September 2013. Archived from the original on September 6, 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
9. "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". 360nobs. 30 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
10. "The Headies 2013 - View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.