From the streets of Harlesden to the shores of Jamaica, 1Badd Inglish brings his own unique offering to the UK dancehall music sphere. Having started his creative journey at just eight years old by writing poems, freestyling and playing drums, he’s an artist forged in rhythm and storytelling. Over the years, this natural musical instinct has grown into a style that’s truly magnetic.
Describing his sound as authentic, smooth and nostalgic, the Harlesden native is walking a path that reflects both the intensity of his personal journey and the musical versatility that defines his work. Drawing from a wide spectrum of influences, his style reaches beyond dancehall while staying tethered to the genre’s emotional and rhythmic aesthetics.
As he builds on this momentum, 1Badd Inglish is steadily collecting moments that mark him as one to watch. His live performances, including a standout set at Nafe Smallz’s show at the Omera, have proven his ability to win over an audience in real time. Collaborations with artists like SWN Sounds, Shaker The Baker and Sylvia Tella further highlight his collaborative spirit and musical range.
In February this year, he was ready to unveil his original sonic vision to the world and made his entrance with the debut single “Hot Oil.” Now he brings us his sophomore outing with his recent single titled “Heartbroken,” idependently released via City to Country / Crownmusic. The single finds 1Badd Inglish continuing to build on his successful formula of punchy rhythms, slick vocals and enveloping arrangement.
The song forms part of the upcoming film The Change, directed by none other than 1Badd Inglish’s father, filmmaker C a n I Brinks, in which the artist is also set to star. Thematically rich with ideas of legacy, transformation and self-reflection, the film and its soundtrack create a dialogue between generations, creating a full-circle moment, that blends 1Badd Inglish’s creative disciplines into a single, cohesive statement.
The track itself is dripping in emotional impact, leaning into dancehall’s storytelling traditions to offer a meaningful context within its groove. Shot in Jamaica, the accompanying music video captures the island’s natural beauty while amplifying the song’s mood with high-energy visuals, resulting in a cinematic slice of life that merges music and film, turning the personal into something collectively felt.
Watch the music video for Heartbroken below
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