Back in 2023, Zoro & Addicted’s Badness made waves with its daring use of live instrumentation and a bassline that stuck to the ribs of every dance it entered. Now, the track returns with a heavyweight remix from one of drum & bass’ most respected craftsmen, Break. Out on 10 October 2025 via C.I.A., this one carries the weight of expectation, and delivers in full.
The remix retains the eccentric oboe hook that made the original such a talking point but drags it further into the shadows, wrapping it with rolling percussion and the trademark clarity that Break has honed across decades of production. The bass, deeper and more punishing than before, takes centre stage. This is dancefloor drum & bass built for impact, the kind of tune that DJs can trust to reset the energy mid-set.
Where the 2023 original thrived on its playfulness, Break’s rework pushes Badness into more serious territory. The textures are darker, the drop hits with a weight that borders on unrelenting, and the mix is so clean it practically begs for reloads. It is a masterclass in taking a tune already doing damage and sharpening it into a peak-time weapon.
For C.I.A., the release adds another chapter to a catalogue stacked with drum & bass essentials. The label’s reputation for championing both innovation and quality remains unshaken, and with Badness, they hand the reins to an artist whose remixes rarely miss. This is one for DJs who value precision and audiences who demand basslines that linger long after the final note.
Badness (Break Remix) is not just a continuation of the story Zoro & Addicted began in 2023, it is an evolution. Expect to hear it cutting through raves worldwide as Break once again proves why his touch on a remix is so highly sought after.
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