Words by C. Paicely

A week after letting out what sounded like “I love the ’90s” fodder with DMX and Busta, Swizzy unleashes another cut, sans ol’ Earl. Thanks to the producer’s hypnotic keyboard melody and Mr. Rhymes’ endless strings of assonance, “Bad One” feels a decade younger than last week’s forgettable folly. Judging by this and their previous one-on-one pairing, “Stop the Party,” this duo could easily conjure up mix-ready club bangers on a daily basis. Just leave the dog in his house.

It’s also worth acknowledging that if anyone has a right to put out a track with this title its Alicia’s man and his cocky chants in the hook prove he’s not afraid to rub it in. Damn you, Swizz.

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Download — Swizz Beatz & Busta Rhymes – “Bad One”

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