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Badbadnotgood (BBNG) is a Toronto-born instrumental powerhouse blending post-bop jazz with hip-hop sensibilities. Formed in 2010 by Matthew Tavares, Chester Hansen, and Alexander Sowinski, with Leland Whitty joining as a formal member in 2016, the group has forged a distinct sound that revitalizes rap through live instrumentation and improvisation. Known for reinterpreting rap tracks with jazz nuance, BBNG has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide.