B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All) explained

B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)
Cover:Eliza Rose - B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All).png
Type:single
Artist:Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal
B-Side:Move to The
Genre:House
Length:
  • 6:02
  • 3:51 (edit)
Label:
Producer:Interplanetary Criminal
Prev Title:Move to The
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Better Love
Next Year:2023

"B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" is a song by English DJs Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal. Written and performed by Rose, it includes a sample of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's 1991 song "Let the Beat Hit 'Em" (LL W:Love RC Mix).[4] "B.O.T.A." initially received a digital and limited dubplate release through Rose's independent record label Rosebud Recordings on 15 June 2022.[5] After gaining popularity through DJ sets at the Glastonbury Festival,[6] the track went viral on the app TikTok and was released on a licensing deal through Warner Records on 12 August 2022.[7] [8] [9]

The song topped the UK Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks, and became the chart's milestone 1,400th number-one single, and the first by a female DJ since Sonique's "It Feels So Good" in 2000.[10] "B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" also charted in the top 10 in Australia, Lithuania and New Zealand, and spent six weeks at number one on the Irish Singles Chart. Rose performed the song live at the 25th MOBO Awards alongside Sonique and Sweet Female Attitude.[11] In December 2022, "B.O.T.A." was certified platinum in the UK and Australia, and appeared in critic year-end lists by the NME, Pitchfork and The Guardian.[12] [13] [14] In January 2023 it placed second in Australia's Triple J Hottest 100 for 2022.[15]

Background

Eliza Rose had been a DJ on the London circuit for 7 years. In February 2022, she signed to One House. According to Rose, the song originated when she was provided the beat by Manchester-based producer DJ Zach Bruce (Interplanetary Criminal).[16] She then wrote majority of the song within a few minutes, emphasising adding "cutesy" elements as well as "grittiness".[6] 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!"

Composition

The song was described as a "supremely fun, suave, 4×4 anthem with plenty of swagger and flirtatious lyrics that permeate your mind." Dazed said that the song "has elements of UK garage, which remains one of Rose's biggest inspirations, and maybe a little dash of PC Music, but really it's a tribute to 90s dance."[17]

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. Julian Broad worked on the video as a lighting technician. The Lewis Carroll-inspired video celebrates the LGBTQ+ performance community.[18] [19]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[20] 68
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 71
Croatia (HRT)[22] 11
Global 200 (Billboard)[23] 47
Greece (IFPI)[24] 46
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 2
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] 38
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[27] 8

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[28] 50
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[29] 125
Lithuania (AGATA)[30] 59
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[31] 96
UK Singles (OCC)[32] 24
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[33] 48
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[34] 65
UK Singles (OCC)[35] 48
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[36] 40

Notes and References

  1. https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/63079/eliza-rose-interplanetary/
  2. https://www.onehouse.com/about
  3. https://www.onehouse.com/artists/eliza-rose
  4. Web site: Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal's 'B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)' goes #2 in UK chart. Hawthorne. Carlos. 19 August 2022. Resident Advisor. 6 December 2022.
  5. Web site: B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) / Move To The - EP. Bandcamp. 6 December 2022.
  6. Web site: Eliza Rose: the DJ behind this summer's most empowering dance anthem. Jolley. Ben. NME. 3 August 2022. 6 December 2022.
  7. Web site: 'B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)' by Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal hits #2 in UK charts. Buckle. Becky. Mixmag. 22 August 2022. 6 December 2022.
  8. Web site: Biggest songs of 2022: B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All) by Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal. Pritchard. Will. The Face. 5 December 2022. 7 December 2022.
  9. Web site: B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) by Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal. Amazon Music. 7 December 2022.
  10. Web site: Eliza Rose scores UK's 1,400th number one single. Savage. Mark. BBC News. 2 September 2022. 6 December 2022.
  11. Web site: Central Cee, Knucks, Little Simz, Burna Boy, Nia Archives and more win at 25th MOBO Awards. Music Week. 30 November 2022. 7 December 2022.
  12. Web site: The 50 best songs of 2022. NME. 5 December 2022. 6 December 2022.
  13. Web site: The 20 best songs of 2022. Bugel. Safi. D'Souza. Shaad. Snapes. Laura. The Guardian. 5 December 2022. 6 December 2022.
  14. Web site: The 100 Best Songs of 2022. Pitchfork. 5 December 2022. 6 December 2022.
  15. Web site: Countdown Hottest 100 2022 triple j . 2023-11-17 . www.abc.net.au . en.
  16. Web site: Jones . Alan . September 2, 2022 . Charts analysis: Eliza Rose unseats label mates LF System at singles peak as dance continues to dominate | Analysis | Music Week . Sep 3, 2022 . www.musicweek.com.
  17. Web site: Greig . James . September 1, 2022 . How Eliza Rose made the song of the summer . Dazed Digital.
  18. Web site: Press Play: Eliza Rose – B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All). Phillips. Nicola. Kaltblut Magazine. 17 June 2022. 15 August 2022.
  19. Web site: Eliza Rose Celebrates Hackney's LGBTQ+ Performance Art Community in New Music Video, 'B.O.T.A.': Watch. Welsh. April Clare. DJMag. 15 June 2022. 15 August 2022.
  20. Web site: Single Charts vom 27. September 2022. Ö3 Austria Top 40. de. 27 September 2022.
  21. Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 1, 2022. Billboard. 27 September 2022.
  22. Web site: HRT Airplay Radio Chart No. 1054 - Issue Date: November 21st 2022. 30 November 2022. 21 November 2022. en. Hrvatska Radiotelevizija.
  23. Billboard Global 200: Week of October 8, 2022. Billboard. 4 October 2022.
  24. Web site: IFPI Charts . 21 September 2022 . ifpi.gr . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921062152/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html.
  25. Web site: 2022 38-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 23 September 2022. 23 September 2022.
  26. Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202238 into search.. 26 September 2022.
  27. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of October 8, 2022. Billboard. 4 October 2022.
  28. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2022. Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 January 2023.
  29. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 13 January 2023.
  30. Web site: 2022 metų klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 27 February 2023.
  31. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2022. MegaCharts. nl. 4 January 2023.
  32. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2022. Official Charts Company. 4 January 2023.
  33. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 5 December 2022.
  34. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2023. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 January 2024.
  35. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart – 2023. Official Charts Company. 3 January 2024.
  36. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. 23 November 2023.

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