Down Bad
Dreamville & EARTHGANG & J. Cole & Bas & JID & Young Nudy * Track #1 On 1-888-88-DREAM
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Down Bad by Dreamville (Ft. Bas, EARTHGANG, J. Cole, JID & Young Nudy)
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On “Down Bad,” Dreamville artists JID, Bas, J. Cole, and Johnny Venus of EARTHGANG enlist the help of Young Nudy to rap about a time in each of their lives when they were dealing with difficult life situations. They used rap as an escape from their predicaments, and have consequentially attained wea...
Down Bad Lyrics
[Intro: Young Nudy]
Tell 'em, slime
[Verse 1: Young Nudy]
Yeah, I am the king of the E.A.
Get this bitch screwed like the DJ (Big slime)
Yeah, I am the shit where we play
We got them choppers where we play (Okay)
Yeah, come through the city
We gon’ chop your ass up just like some sushi (Yeah)
AK-47, stick go stupid (Yeah)
Drop the money off on the way...
[Verse 2: JID]
Okay, lil' dirty, nappy-headed East Atlanta nigga
Father said that I was a force
.44, Hank Aaron chrome
Wanna make it home? Then get out the Porsche
Let a nigga cover FADER 'fore I have to fade a nigga at the FADER Fort
It’s tomato or tomato, either way, the boy the greatest
Play it, I won't say it no more
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown
Board of Education vs. Brown
I was bored of education, left the town
Fuck a résumé and fuck a cap and gown
Fuck a background check back 'round when I get the check
Nigga, that's now
[Chorus: JID]
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown (Oh, shit)
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown, crown, crown
[Verse 3: Bas]
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
Picked up the pad, picked up the slack
Pick of the litter, don't litter no bag
Bassy been pickin’ up racks, raps comin’ clearer than Acuvue 2
And I'm back in the booth
Got ’em hackin' a Shaq 'cause they lackin' the juice
Niggas droppin’ the ball, they on Shaqtin' a Fool
Actavis drool down the side of yo face
We ain't jackin' it, we ain't dappin' them fools
Get a napkin, you dudes is embarassin'
Who going crazy like us? No comparison
Dreamville like Marion Jones on the steroids
Y'all niggas slow as a heroin high
Y'all had a year, y'all had a year?
Y'all had a year, but you let it go by
Yee
[Chorus: JID]
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown (Oh, shit)
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown, crown, crown
[Verse 4: J. Cole]
Dreamville head honcho
Bitch, we came from nothin' just like the big bang theory
The poverty stains kept the pain buried
And covered the shame with a dream
We would have fortune and fame
A mil' in the bank, chameleon paint turned cranberry
Now little Jermaine got the same story
As that boy out of St. Vincent-St. Mary, G.O.A.T.
All hail King Cole, first of his name, long may he reign
The boy got the throne, but you know it ain't a game
Ville nigga, I was born in the same
Pressure cooker that's been known to bust a lump of coal and make a diamond
Two six, we enrolled in Reaganomics
Crew sick, we the Golden State of rhyming, on God
[Verse 5: Johnny Venus]
You could die today, so be hell to pay
I'm a livin', breathin', schemin' testimony
So don't test me, homie, put the knee in horny
Put a foot up that ass, you a steppin' stone
All my niggas ain't gettin' no sleep
All of my niggas be chasin' their dreams
Ooh, I'm a force of nature, I can't wait to date ya
I was havin' problems 'til I had to break through
All my tattoos for sure, they ain't never for show
Might get tattooed on tour, tell ya ho get the door
Spend my time makin' love to your thoughts
Gon' get in line, baby, slut up your mind
It's a brand new season, I'm a righteous heathen
I take on the challenge and I leave it bleedin'
I was down bad, now I'm even Steven
And I'm leavin', leavin' every fuckin' weekend (Oh)
[Chorus: JID]
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown (Oh, shit)
I was just fucked up, I was just down, down bad
I had to tighten the fuck up, but I'm here for the crown, crown, crown, crown
Down Bad Q&A
Who wrote Down Bad's ?
Down Bad was written by Pluss & Johnny Venus & J. Cole & Young Nudy & Bas & JID.
Who produced Down Bad's ?
Down Bad was produced by Pluss.
When did Dreamville release Down Bad?
Dreamville released Down Bad on Wed Jun 12 2019.
Is this the first collaboration between a Dreamville member and Young Nudy?
Yes. This track marks Nudy’s first collaboration with a Dreamville member.
Have JID and Bas collaborated before?
Yes, this marks their fourth collaboration. Bas first featured on Spillage Village’s December 2016 track, “Can’t Call It,” and they both featured on Buddy’s February 2019 track, “Link Up.” However, their first direct collaboration as solo artists was Bas’ single, “Fried Rice,” which was released onl...
Have Bas and Cole collaborated before?
Yes, this marks their tenth collaboration, following these tracks:
Both, “Cousins” (Apr. 2013)
Bas, “Lit” (Jun. 2013)
Cole, “New York Timez” (Jun. 2013)
DJ Khaled, “Hell’s Kitchen” (Oct. 2013)
Cole, “Bitchez” (Jan. 2014)
Bas, “My Nigga Just Made Bail” (Apr. 2014)
Bas, “Night Job” (Dec. 2015)
Spil...
Have Cole and JID collaborated before?
Yes, this marks their third vocal collaboration. Cole featured on Spillage Village’s December 2016 track, “Can’t Call It,” after using it for DJ Khaled’s July 2016 track, “Jermaine’s Interlude.”
Their first formal collaboration was JID’s November 2018 track, “Off Deez.” Cole has also produced for J...
Does this song sample Public Enemy?
Although the song’s instrumental is reminiscent of Public Enemy’s 1987 track, “Rebel Without a Pause,” a representative from Dreamville told Genius that it is not a direct sample.
Was Young Nudy's verse cut short?
Yes, his verse was cut short for the official release of the song. However, his complete verse was leaked within a day of the song releasing; its lyrics can be read here.
Was this track teased before it's release?
Yes, in this tweet and in concert later on.
How did this song perform on the Billboard charts?
During the week ending June 29, 2019, “Down Bad” debuted at #75 on the Hot 100. During the week ending July 20, 2019, the song peaked at #64 on the chart.
Does this track have any RIAA certifications?
Yes. “Down Bad” was certified gold on November 25th, 2019.