In late 2016, Fastball experienced a significant resurgence in mainstream visibility when American rapper Machine Gun Kelly and singer Camila Cabello released the single “Bad Things.” The track heavily interpolates the chorus and melody of Fastball’s 1999 hit “Out of My Head,” written by Tony Scalzo. “Bad Things” became a massive commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a 5× Platinum certification from the RIAA. This interpolation introduced the band’s songwriting to a new generation of listeners and provided a renewed platform for their return to the studio.
Resurgence due to ‘Bad Things’
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