Who / What
"Bad Thing" is a song by British singer Jesy Nelson, released independently in 2023. It serves as the follow-up to her debut single "Boyz" and lyrically addresses a turbulent relationship with themes of domestic violence.
Background & History
The song was released on 14 April 2023 as Nelson's first release after her departure from Polydor Records in 2022. "Bad Thing" was written collaboratively by Nelson, Tayla Parx, and Em Walcott. It follows her 2021 debut single and represents an independent release in her post-record label career.
Why Notable
"Bad Thing" marks Nelson's first musical release as an independent artist following her departure from a major record label. The song gained attention for its serious lyrical content addressing domestic violence themes. It represents an important step in Nelson's solo career development after leaving both her group Little Mix and her initial record deal.
In the News
The song generated media coverage upon its April 2023 release as Nelson's comeback single. It received attention for its independent release strategy following her label departure. Current relevance stems from it being Nelson's most recent musical release as of 2023.
