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 thus far hasn’t been for me, because the songs felt underdeveloped and over-reliant on fashionable sounds reasonably than sturdy melodies. New single Baditude brings a heightened sense of vitality however continues her run of underwhelming work.
I feel 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 critically? It appears 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 exhausting to understand. That is too dangerous, as a result of the track’s manufacturing has good bounce and the chanted refrain is much less irritating than these form of hooks typically are. With a totally completely different conceit, Baditude might need labored.
Because it stands, the track feels like a set piece from a Disney Channel film musical — however not one of many A-tier ones. You possibly can simply think about the film’s villain having a foolish dance showcase whereas proclaiming issues like “‘I take it straight to the max’ kinda angle!” For this to work, the music must experience its personal sense of camp. Sadly, Baditude performs issues fully straight and in the end fizzles.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C
