The Bad Actors have today released their new single titled ‘Six Figure Sammy’. ‘Six Figure Sammy’ hits with the kind of swagger that feels earned rather than borrowed, a sharp, strutting statement from a duo that clearly understands how to turn raw chemistry into something explosive. The Bad Actors lean all the way into their funk rock instincts here, delivering a groove that snaps tight while still leaving enough room to breathe. Every element feels intentional, from the punchy low end to the wiry guitar lines that flicker and flare without ever losing control.
Khalil’s vocal performance carries a mischievous edge that perfectly suits the song’s narrative, threading attitude through melody with a sense of theatrical precision. The character of Sammy comes alive not just through lyrics but through delivery, equal parts smirk and snarl. Behind it, Jay’s drumming locks everything into place with a deceptively relaxed feel, giving the track its backbone while letting the chaos dance on top.
What really elevates the track is its sense of movement. The arrangement never sits still, pivoting between tight, head nodding sections and bursts of flamboyant flair that feel almost improvised in spirit. The clav textures add a vintage sheen without tipping into nostalgia, while the guitar work injects just enough grit to keep things dangerous. It is polished but never sterile, energetic without feeling forced.
‘Six Figure Sammy’ lands as a confident step forward, the sound of a band not just chasing momentum but shaping it. The Bad Actors manage to balance viral savvy with genuine musicianship, which is a harder trick than it looks. This track does not just ask for attention, it commands it, and it leaves the impression that they are only getting started.
About The Bad Actors
Following a barrage of headline shows and tour support slots last year including the Fun lovin’ Criminal, Huey Morgan on his May ‘25 tour, and the release of their well received debut EP (ACT YOUR AGE), The Bad Actors announce the release of their next heavily anticipated single, Six Figure Sammy to be release date 10th April.
Taking Sheffield by storm, funk rock duo The Bad Actors are making a name for themselves as “the men in orange”. Scissor-kicks and stage tricks are the MO of “kinetic” frontman Khalil. His voltaic stage presence helped win slots at Tramlines and YNot festival 2025 with a slot at 2026 Boomtown fest to be announced. Whilst Jay’s laid-back drumming, matching his own personality in feel but not in introversion, forms the springboard for Khalil’s antics.
This high-energy dynamic duo play with an ease and synchronisation that can only be attributed to a life-long friendship. Making waves on social media, The Bad Actors’ strategy is a recipe for virality with >1M instagram accounts reached, 600K Tiktok and 400K Youtube views per month on their trademark ‘mini’ music videos during the previous release campaign. As well as 200K Spotify streams on their ACT YOUR AGE EP.
Mash the spirit of Living Colour, swagger of Royal Blood, irreverence of Anthony Kiedis and you get SFS. The tall tale of a prolific liar sits atop an impossible-not-to-headbop-to beat flanked with wicked Jack White-esque guitar solos and a clav that fell right outta Stevie Wonder’s pocket. Produced and Mixed by longtime collaborator Reverend and The Maker’s producer David Sanderson, this bop belongs on the ‘Funk Rock’ playlist.
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