is a song recorded by Japanese rappers Awich, Nene, Lana and Mari, released independently via TuneCore Japan on May 22, 2023.
Upon its release, the original version failed to enter Japanese charts while the remix version debuted at number 87 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Background and release Awich previously released a remix single "Longiness" with Suglawd Familiar and Chico Carlito. The song served as the lead single of Awich's various artist compilation 098Radio, Vol. 1 featuring various Japanese rappers from Okinawa. The album was released on March 15, 2023.
On May 22, "Bad Bitch Bigaku" was released digitally. The song initially received little recognition until a live performance with a surprise appearance of Ai alongside the original four artists at the Pop Yours 2023 hip hop music festival in Japan.
On July 16, Awich teased a remix version of "Bad Bitch Bigaku" featuring Ai and an unknown artist. The remix was released two days later digitally, and the unknown artist was revealed to be Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever.
Music video A music video for the remix version of "Bad Bitch Bigaku" premiered on Awich's YouTube channel on July 18. Directed by Hideto Hotto, the video features references to Super Sentai.
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Original Awich – vocals, songwriting Nene – vocals, songwriting Lana – vocals, songwriting Mari – vocals, songwriting Chaki Zulu – composition, production Remix Awich – vocals, songwriting Nene – vocals, songwriting Lana – vocals, songwriting Mari – vocals, songwriting Ai – vocals, songwriting Yuriyan Retriever – vocals, songwriting Chaki Zulu – composition, production
Charts + Chart performance for "Bad Bitch Bigaku" (remix) Chart (2023) Peakposition Japan (Japan Hot 100) 87
Certifications
Release history + Release history and formats for "Bad Bitch Bigaku" Region Date Format Version Label Various May 22, 2023 Original July 19, 2023 Remix
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