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from her eponymous debut album, ''

'' (2005). It was released in

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, and the

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. It achieved average success in

and the UK, despite a heavy advertising campaign including adverts on primetime television in the latter. The single features many remixes, including an

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version of the song. A music video was made, featuring Jentina in the streets, walking and dancing in a provocative fashion. The track was later parodied by British hip hop/

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with its name changed to "Sad Ass Stripah". In 2010, "Bad Ass Strippa" was featured in the

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make-under program ''

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Track listing

CD 1

#"Bad Ass Strippa" #"Bad Ass Strippa" (Dave Kelly Remix) #"Bad Ass Strippa" (Radio Slave Remix) #"Bad Ass Strippa" (extended mix) #"Bad Ass Strippa" (instrumental) #"Bad Ass Strippa" (CD-ROM video)

CD 2

#"Bad Ass Strippa" #"Bad Ass Strippa" (instrumental)

12"

Side 1

#"Bad Ass Strippa" #"Bad Ass Strippa" (Dave Kelly Remix)

Side 2

#"Bad Ass Strippa" (Radio Slave Remix)

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 2004 debut singles Jentina songs Novelty songs Songs written by Matt Rowe (songwriter) Songs written by Kenny Gamble Songs written by Leon Huff 2004 songs Virgin Records singles