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"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)"
Single by Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal
B-side"Move to The"
Released15 June 2022 (2022-06-15)
Genre
Length
  • 6:02 (extended mix)
  • 3:51 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)Eliza Rose
Producer(s)Interplanetary Criminal
Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal singles chronology
"Move to The"
(2022) 		"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)"
(2022)
Music video
"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" on YouTube

"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" is a song by British singer and DJ Eliza Rose and producer Interplanetary Criminal. The single, along with its B-side "Move to The" was first released on 15 June 2022, by Rose's independent company Rosebud Recordings.[1] As the song grew in popularity in July 2022, it was picked up by Warner Music UK who released a radio edit on 12 August 2022. It has so far reached number one in Ireland and number two in the United Kingdom. The song samples the LL w/ Love RC[2] mix of "Let the Beat Hit 'Em" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, which had got to number 49 as "Let the Beat Hit 'Em, Part 2"[3] in 1991.[4]

Background

According to Rose, the song originated when she was provided the beat by Manchester-based producer Interplanetary Criminal. She then wrote majority of the song within a few minutes, emphasizing on adding "cutesy" elements as well as "grittiness".[5] She detailed the thought process behind the song in an interview, saying: "This track is so nostalgic. When I first heard the beat it gave me instant memories of growing up in the 90s and the bubblegum-tinged dance music from that time. Going on seaside holidays, hanging around the surreal atmospheres of the arcade, meeting boys, and being cute and flirty. Then you have the "Baddest of Them All" lyric that counteracts that innocence and adds the edge, which came to me at just the right time via a Jackie Brown Blaxploitation poster. It definitely reflects the two contrasting aspects of my personality. Girly and cutesie, but a bit of a bad gal too!"[6]

Soon following its release, the song went viral on the app TikTok.[7]

Composition

The song was described as a "supremely fun, suave, 4×4 anthem with plenty of swagger and flirtatious lyrics that permeate your mind".[6]

Music video

The music video was released on 15 June 2022 and was filmed in Rose's home of Hackney, London. Directed by Jeanie Crystal, it features guest appearances by drag icon Ms Sharon Le Grand, Vogue Ball founder Taboo, dancer Sakeema Peng Crook and artist Wet Mess. The Lewis Carroll-inspired video celebrates the LGBTQ+ performance community.[6][8]

Charts

Chart performance for "B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 50
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 1
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 2
UK Dance (OCC)[13] 2
UK Indie (OCC)[14] 2

References

  1. ^ Rugoff, Lazlo (27 April 2021). "Eliza Rose launches new label, Rosebud Recordings". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  2. ^ Masterton, James (20 August 2022). "Week Ending August 25th 2022". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  3. ^ 1991 Columbia Records/Sony Music 6573746/6573742
  4. ^ "Eliza Rose's 'B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)' sample of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)". WhoSampled. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  5. ^ Jolly, Ben (3 August 2022). "Eliza Rose: the DJ behind this summer's most empowering dance anthem". NME. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Phillips, Nicola (17 June 2022). "Press Play: Eliza Rose – B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)". Kaltblut Magazine. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  7. ^ Brandle, Lars (15 August 2022). "Powered by TikTok, Eliza Rose's 'B.O.T.A' Blooms on U.K. Chart Blast". Billboard. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  8. ^ Welsh, April Clare (15 June 2022). "Eliza Rose Celebrates Hackney's LGBTQ+ Performance Art Community in New Music Video, 'B.O.T.A.': Watch". DJMag. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  9. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
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