Bad Intentions (song)

"Bad Intentions"
Single by Dr. Dre featuring Knoc-turn'al
from the album The Wash
ReleasedNovember 2001[1]
Recorded2001
Genre
Length3:01
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Dr. Dre singles chronology
"Fast Lane"
(2001)
"Bad Intentions"
(2001)
"The Knoc"
(2002)
Knoc-turn'al singles chronology
"The Watcher"
(2001)
"Bad Intentions"
(2001)
"The Knoc"
(2002)

"Bad Intentions" is a single by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring vocals from fellow rapper Knoc-turn'al, recorded for and taken from the soundtrack to the film The Wash. The song was produced by Mahogany Music and co-produced by Dre himself. It contains a sample from "Hollywood Hot" by Eleventh Hour. The single was released in November 2001 .[1] The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number four, staying in the charts for sixteen weeks.[2] The music video for "Bad Intentions" depicts Dr. Dre and Knoc-turn'al filming a fictional music video at a burlesque house named "Bad Intentions". Rapper Jay-Z also used the instrumental in his diss track, "Supa Ugly", towards fellow rapper Nas, after the latter released "Ether", during their feud.[3] The video features a cameo appearance from comedian Tommy Davidson.

Track listing

  1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
  2. "The Watcher" - 3:28
  3. "The Next Episode" (featuring Snoop Dogg) - 2:42
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)
  • German CD single[5]
  1. "Bad Intentions" - 3:02
  2. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
  3. "The Watcher" - 3:28
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Music Video)
  1. "Bad Intentions" (Clean Version) - 3:02
  2. "Bad Intentions" (LP Version) - 3:02
  3. "Bad Intentions" (Instrumental) - 3:01
  4. "Bad Intentions" (Acapella) - 3:01

Charts

Chart (2001–02) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7]30
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8]30
France (SNEP)[9]45
Germany (GfK)[10]75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11]47
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12]26
UK Singles (Official Charts)[13]4
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[14]6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15]33

References

  1. 1 2 Bad Intentions: Amazon.co.uk: Music
  2. ↑ "The Official Charts Company; Dr Dre Featuring Knoc-Turn'Al". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
  3. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (2024-02-28). "Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  4. ↑ Dr. Dre - Bad Intentions (CD) at Discogs
  5. ↑ Bad Intentions: Amazon.co.uk: Music
  6. ↑ Dr. Dre Feat. Knoc-Turn'al - Bad Intentions (Vinyl) at Discogs
  7. ↑ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  9. ↑ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in French). Le classement de singles.
  10. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions". Swiss Singles Chart.
  12. ↑ "Dr. Dre feat. Knoc-turn'al – Bad Intentions" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 19/1/2002 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Dr. Dre Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  15. ↑ "Dr. Dre Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.