"Bad Bitch Bigaku" (Bad Bitch 美学, lit. "Bad Bitch aesthetics") 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.[1] The album was released on March 15, 2023.[2]
On May 22, "Bad Bitch Bigaku" was released digitally.[3] 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.[4][5]
On July 16, Awich teased a remix version of "Bad Bitch Bigaku" featuring Ai and an unknown artist.[6] The remix was released two days later digitally, and the unknown artist was revealed to be Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever.[7]
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.[6]
^"Awich、沖縄のアーティストたちとの楽曲まとめたコンピEPリリース決定" [Awich to release compilation EP with Okinawan artists]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). December 15, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
^"Awich主宰の沖縄コンピ配信、MONGOL800「琉球愛歌」リミックスや「RASEN」マイクリレーも収録" [Awich's Okinawa compilation distribution, MONGOL800 "Ryukyu Aika" remix and "RASEN" microphone relay included]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). March 14, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
^"Awichら女性ラッパーたちによるサイファー「Bad Bitch 美学 Remix」MV公開" [Cipher "Bad Bitch Bigaku Remix" MV released by Awich and other female rappers]. Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). July 19, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
