Pitbull contributes new rap verses, which he described as a "toast to the king for life".
Afrojack admitted in interviews with MTV that he was initially hesitant and "scared" to touch a legend's work, fearing it might be seen as disrespectful.
The track was remixed by Dutch DJ Afrojack and edited by DJ Buddha , with original production credits remaining with Quincy Jones. Key Features 01 Bad (Afrojack Remix) [feat Pitbull] [DJ Bud...
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It features a significantly faster beat and a heavier bass line compared to the 1980s synthesizers of the original. Pitbull contributes new rap verses, which he described
Some music critics, such as those from The Guardian , were highly critical of the collaboration, particularly Pitbull's guest verses.
Bad (Remix By AfroJack Featuring Pitbull-DJ Buddha Edit) on SoundCloud Official YouTube Audio Key Features You can find this specific edit
This specific version is a radio-friendly edit of Afrojack’s work, running approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds . A separate, instrumental-focused "Club Mix" by Afrojack exists, which omits Pitbull’s vocals and runs over 7 minutes. Critical & Fan Reception The remix was polarizing upon its release.