2 Baddies (song)

"2 Baddies" (Korean: 질주; RR: Jilju; lit. Speeding) is a song recorded by South Korean boy band NCT 127. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album of the same name on September 16, 2022 by SM Entertainment. It was written by Sokodomo, Haeil, and Xinsayne, while production was handled by Aron Bergerwall, Louise Lindberg, Tony Ferrari, Parker James, Cazzi Opeia, Ellen Berg, and IMLAY. Described as an "intense hip-hop dance song", it features lyrics about achieving success by running towards one's goal regardless of the judgment of others. An accompanying music video was released a day prior.

"2 Baddies"
Remixes cover
Single by NCT 127
from the album 2 Baddies
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2022 (2022-09-16)
StudioSM (Seoul)
Genre
Length3:49
LabelSM
Composer(s)
  • Aron Bergerwall
  • Louise Lindberg
  • Tony Ferrari
  • Parker James
  • Cazzi Opeia
  • Ellen Berg
Lyricist(s)
NCT 127 singles chronology
"Favorite (Vampire)"
(2021)		 "2 Baddies"
(2022)		 "Ay-Yo"
(2023)
NCT singles chronology
"Beatbox"
(2022)		 "2 Baddies"
(2022)		 "Candy"
(2022)
Music video
"질주 (2 Baddies)" on YouTube

Background and release

On August 8, 2022, SM Entertainment announced that NCT 127 are preparing for their fourth studio album with a September release date.[1] The album marks their first comeback since "Favorite (Vampire)", the title track for their Sticker repackaged album Favorite, which was released 11 months before. On August 19, 2022, it was confirmed that the album is titled "2 Baddies" and will be accompanied by a title track of the same name, with a teaser video titled "Gear Up" released on NCT 127's social media accounts.[2][3] On August 22, a "timeline video" confirmed that the music video for the title track will be pre-released on September 15, one day prior to the album release.[4] The music video teaser was released on September 13, and the official music video premiered on September 15 at 18:00 KST. "2 Baddies" was digitally released a day later on music platforms, alongside the studio album. The remixes by No Identity, Viann and Biicla were released on February 17, 2023.[5]

Composition

"2 Baddies" was produced by Aron Bergerwall, Louise Lindberg, Tony Ferrari, Parker James, Cazzi Opeia and Ellen Berg, while arrangement was helmed by Bergerwall (under the alias of Aron Wyme) and Imlay. "2 Baddies" is composed of strong vocal chants in the chorus, fast rap verses, and vocal-centered pre-choruses and bridge. SM Entertainment described the song as an "intense hip-hop dance song [that] combines vocal chants with an addictive synth", while Jeff Benjamin from Billboard describes it as "high-turbo energy."[6][7]

The lyrics were written by South Korean rapper Sokodomo, Haeil, and Xinsayne. According to SM Entertainment, the lyrics describes the group's confidence and the striving for success, ignoring criticisms and judgments.[8] Arpita Adhya from HITC describes the song as a "sassy youth anthem" and a "proud successor" of "Lemonade", NCT 127's sidetrack from their third studio album Sticker.[9] Due to the automobile company Porsche being mentioned in the lyrics, the running chant "2 Baddies 1 Porsche" was changed to "2 Baddies 1 Squad" to be allowed for broadcast in South Korean music programs.

Music video

The music video, which was filmed in a large sound stage, combines cyberpunk and trippy elements backed with bright neon colors and aesthetics.[10] It features the members in different colorful sets, including a large LED display floor that presents patterned animation and two different skeleton models of a Porsche 911 hanging above as the members perform the choreography. A customized Porsche 911 specifically made for NCT 127 is also featured, which several members drove around with in the music video. One section of the music video also features members Taeyong, Yuta, Jungwoo, and Johnny topless and covered with luminous paint. Computer-generated imagery and animations were also utilized.

On September 15, 2022, the music video was pre-released on YouTube and gained 33 million views within the first 24 hours, breaking the record set by "Sticker" as the most-viewed NCT 127 music video on its first day.[11] It also became the second most-viewed SM Entertainment music video in the first 24 hours of all-time.

Live performances

In the United States, NCT 127 performed "2 Baddies" on Good Morning America and The Jennifer Hudson Show, becoming the first K-pop artist to have appeared on the latter.[12][13]

Accolades
Awards and nominations for "2 Baddies"
Organization Year Award Result Ref.
MAMA Awards 2022 Best Dance Performance – Male Group Nominated [14]
Song of the Year Nominated
Music program awards for "2 Baddies"
Program Date Ref.
Music Bank September 30, 2022 [15]
Show! Music Core October 1, 2022 [16]

Track listing
  • Digital download and streaming (iScreaM Vol. 21: 2 Baddies Remixes)
  1. "2 Baddies" (No Identity remix) – 3:20
  2. "2 Baddies" (Viann remix) – 4:10
  3. "2 Baddies" (Biicla remix) – 2:46

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[17]

Studio
  • Recorded at SM SSAM Studio
  • Mixed at SM Blue Cup Studio
  • Digitally edited at doobdoob Studio and SM SSAM Studio
  • Mastered at 821 Sound Mastering

Personnel

Charts

Release history
Release history and formats for "2 Baddies"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various September 16, 2022
Original SM
February 17, 2023 Remixes

References
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