The Baddest Female (CL single)

## The Baddest Female

**The Baddest Female** ist the debut single by South Korean singer CL, the former leader of the girl group 2NE1. It was released digital-only on May 28, 2013 together with a music video.

The song is a collaboration between CL and Teddy. CL wrote the lyrics while Teddy produced the song. Musically, it's a K-Pop and hip-hop song that incorporates elements of dubstep and electro.

Upon it's release "The Baddest Female" debuted on spot #1 on the MelOn Music chart and debuted at #4 on the overall Gaon digital music chart.

## Background

The first teaser for "The Baddest Female" was revealed on May 23, 2013 on YG Entertainments website. At that time the official english title was "Bad Girl", but due to Lee Hyo Ri releasing her single "Bad Girls" shortly after, the agency changed it to "The Baddest Female". Another teaser photo was released a day after revealing that labelmate Teddy was the producer of the song.

## Music Video

The music video was released on 2NE1s Youtube channel the same day as the single itself. Directed by Seo Hyun Seung, the video features various cameo appearances, for example G-Dragon and Taeyang from BIGBANG as well as producer Teddy.

## Chart performance

 Singapore (iTunes) | 2013
 Hong Kong (iTunes) | 2013
 Taiwan (iTunes) | 2013
 Brunei (iTunes) | 2013
 USA (iTunes - Rap & Hip-Hop) | 2013

## Awards

 2013
 2013
 2014

## Video Links

* Music Video (2013)
* Dance Practice (2013)

* Debut Stage @ SBS Inkigayo (June 02, 2013)
* Live Stage & No.1 of the Week @ SBS Inkigayo (June 09, 2013)
* Live Stage @ SBS Inkigayo (June 16, 2013)
* Live Stage @ SBS Inkigayo (June 23, 2013)
* Live Stage @ SBS Inkigayo (June 30, 2013)
* Live Stage @ Mnet 20's Choice Awards (July 18, 2013)

## Gallery

*Teaser photo #1**Teaser photo #2**Teaser photo #3**Teaser photo #4**Promo photo #1**Promo photo #2**Promo photo #3**Promo photo #4**Promo photo #5**Promo photo #6**Promo photo #7**Promo photo #8**Promo photo #9**Promo photo #10**Promo photo #11**Promo photo #12*
## References

1. ↑ "2NE1's CL Is 'The Baddest Female' in Solo Video. Billboard. May 28, 2013
2. ↑ "CL′S “THE BADDEST FEMALE” HITS MELON’S ROOF (MAY 29, 2013)". clthebaddestfemale. May 29, 2013
3. ↑ "2013년 23주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved January 31, 2017
4. ↑ "CL of 2NE1 to make solo debut". Kpop Herald. May 26, 2013
5. ↑ "CL – ‘나쁜 기집애(THE BADDEST FEMALE)’ TEASER PIC #2". YG-Life. May 24, 2013
6. ↑ "CL already ranks within #3 in 4 overseas iTunes with her “The Baddest Female”". YG Life. May 30, 2013
7. ↑ "CL already ranks within #3 in 4 overseas iTunes with her “The Baddest Female”". YG Life. May 30, 2013
8. ↑ "CL already ranks within #3 in 4 overseas iTunes with her “The Baddest Female”". YG Life. May 30, 2013
9. ↑ "CL already ranks within #3 in 4 overseas iTunes with her “The Baddest Female”". YG Life. May 30, 2013
10. ↑ "CL already ranks within #3 in 4 overseas iTunes with her “The Baddest Female”". YG Life. May 30, 2013
11. ↑ "CL PERFORMS “THE BADDEST FEMALE” + NO. 1 OF THE WEEK AT SBS INKIGAYO". clthebaddestfemale. June 09, 2013
12. ↑ "Winners from the '2013 MAMA'!". allkpop. November 22, 2013
13. ↑ "CL WINS MNET 20S CHOICE ’20S STYLE’ AWARD!". SBS Popasia. July 18, 2013
14. ↑ "CL WON “TOP FEMALE ARTIST (KOREAN)” AWARD AT THE 2014 2ND YINYUETAI V-CHART AWARDS IN BEIJING". clthebaddestfemale. April 15, 2014