BadBadNotGood
BadBadNotGood is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada. The group was founded in 2010 by bassist Chester Hansen, keyboardist Matthew Tavares, and drummer Alexander Sowinski. In 2016, they were joined by frequent collaborator Leland Whitty. Among other projects, the group has released six solo studio albums, with the latest, Mid Spiral, released in July 2024. They have had critical and crossover success, finding audiences in the hip hop, jazz, and alternative music communities.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 2010
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Biography
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BadBadNotGood (stylized in all caps) is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada, formed in 2010. The group consists of keyboardist Matthew Tavares, bassist Chester Hansen, saxophonist Leland Whitty, and drummer Alexander Sowinski. They are known for their interpretations of hip-hop tracks and collaborations with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Ghostface Killah. BadBadNotGood has released several albums, with their latest, 'Mid Spiral', set to release in July 2024.
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Founded in 2010 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator.
- 03
Won the Libera Award for Best Live Act.
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Six studio albums, with 'Mid Spiral' set for release in 2024.
Awards
- Libera Award for Best Live Act
Selection
Discography
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- BBNG x Odd Future2011
BBNG x Odd Future
- BADBADNOTGOOD2011EP
BADBADNOTGOOD
- BBNG2011
BBNG
- The Odd Future Sessions2011EP
The Odd Future Sessions
- BBNG22012
BBNG2
- III2014
III
- Sour Soul2015
Sour Soul
- IV2016
IV
- Talk Memory2021
Talk Memory
- I Can Only Whisper2021EP
I Can Only Whisper
- New Heart Designs2023EP
New Heart Designs
- Mid Spiral2024
Mid Spiral
- Mid Spiral: Chaos2024EP
Mid Spiral: Chaos
- Mid Spiral: Order2024EP
Mid Spiral: Order
- Slow Burn2024EP
Slow Burn
- Mid Spiral: Growth2024EP
Mid Spiral: Growth
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was BadBadNotGood formed?+
BadBadNotGood was formed in 2010.
Q02Where does BadBadNotGood come from?+
BadBadNotGood comes from Toronto, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does BadBadNotGood play?+
BadBadNotGood plays jazz.
Q04What are BadBadNotGood's biggest hits?+
Some of BadBadNotGood's biggest releases include 'BBNG x Odd Future' (2011), 'III' (2014), and 'Sour Soul' (2015).
Q05How long has BadBadNotGood been active?+
BadBadNotGood has been active since 2010.
Q06Has BadBadNotGood won any awards?+
Yes, BadBadNotGood won the Libera Award for Best Live Act.