Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)

"Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"
Single by Polo G
from the album Hall of Fame 2.0
ReleasedNovember 12, 2021
GenreTrap
Length1:46
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Polo G singles chronology
"Jumpin"
(2021) 		"Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"
(2021)
Music video
"Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" on YouTube

"Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" is a song by American rapper Polo G. It was released through Columbia Records on November 12, 2021, as the only single and opening track from his reissued album, Hall of Fame 2.0. The song is an interpolation of American singer Michael Jackson's single, "Smooth Criminal", taken from his seventh studio album, Bad (1987). It was produced by J. White Did It and Larrance Dopson, while it was co-produced by Khaled Rohaim and Travis Sayles.[1]

Background and promotion

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In October 2021, Polo G debuted the song at Rolling Loud to an average to negative reception from fans.[2] He confirmed the release of the song and its parent album, Hall of Fame 2.0, on November 8, 2021.[3]

Music video

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A music video premiered along with the song on November 12, 2021. He wears the same white suit that Michael Jackson wore in the video of "Smooth Criminal" to pay homage to the late singer.[4] At the end of the video, a written statement by Polo G appears, in which it says:

To the family, friends and fans of Michael Jackson and his estate, We are truly grateful for all your support in the release of this song and music video. MJ is loved all around the world. We used this opportunity to represent this song for the future. We thank you sincerely and we hope we have contributed our small part to the everlasting memory and legend of the greatest entertainer of all time.[5]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various November 12, 2021
Columbia
United States November 23, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary radio [22]
Urban contemporary radio [23]
Italy December 3, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Sony [24]

References

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  1. ^ Saponara, Michael (November 8, 2021). "Polo G To Flip Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' For 'Hall Of Fame 2.0.' Deluxe Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Elibert, Mark (October 29, 2021). "Polo G's Michael Jackson-Sampling 'Smooth Criminal' Gets Flamed After Rolling Loud Debut". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Saponara, Michael (November 8, 2021). "Polo G To Flip Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' For 'Hall Of Fame 2.0.' Deluxe Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Darville, Jordan (November 12, 2021). "Polo G lifts from Michael Jackson in the new song "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)"". The Fader. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Polo G - Bad Man (Smooth Criminal) [Official Video]". November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Polo G – Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Polo G – Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 46". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  15. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  16. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  17. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  18. ^ "Polo G Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  19. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  20. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  21. ^ "American single certifications – Polo G – Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." All Access. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  23. ^ "Urban/R&B Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." All Access. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  24. ^ "Polo G "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" | (Radio Date: 03/12/2021)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Retrieved December 1, 2021.
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