Former (G)I-DLE/i-dle member Soojin made her solo debut again in 2023 and has launched a comeback annually since then. Her music to this point hasn’t been for me, because the songs felt underdeveloped and over-reliant on fashionable sounds somewhat than sturdy melodies. New single Baditude brings a heightened sense of power however continues her run of underwhelming work.
I believe the Ok-pop business must put a maintain on the phrases “Baddie” and “Baditude.” They’re simply… dumb. Does anybody actually name themselves a “baddie” and anticipate to be taken severely? It looks like a phrase you’d see on the butt of some sparkly sweatpants on the mall. The truth that Baditude is totally reliant on this foolish branding makes it onerous to understand. That is too dangerous, as a result of the tune’s manufacturing has good bounce and the chanted refrain is much less irritating than these type of hooks typically are. With a totally totally different conceit, Baditude may need labored.
Because it stands, the tune appears like a set piece from a Disney Channel film musical — however not one of many A-tier ones. You’ll be able to simply think about the film’s villain having a foolish dance showcase whereas proclaiming issues like “‘I take it straight to the max’ kinda perspective!” For this to work, the music must experience its personal sense of camp. Sadly, Baditude performs issues utterly straight and finally fizzles.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C
