Recording In 1996, Badar's first album
Destiny was released, produced by British music producer
Kuljit Bhamra. In 2010, her second album
Laila was released. Badar's vocal contributions feature in over 50 international film and TV soundtracks. Her vocals have also featured on shows such as the
UK Music Hall of Fame,
Bollywood films
Yuva and
Zubeidaa, the theatrical trailer for
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, ''
Charlie's Angels, Scary Movie 2, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, Closer, US sitcoms North Shore and Kevin Hill, and Sky News'' broadcasts. She has worked with musicians and producers such as
A. R. Rahman,
Liam Howlett, Tim Deluxe,
Fraser T Smith, Indian Ropeman,
Jah Wobble,
Twista,
Juliette Lewis,
Bobina. She supported
50 Cent and worked with director
Ang Lee on the film
The Hulk. Several of Badar's collaborations have charted on the UK top ten singles, Independent, Dance, Radio and Bhangra charts with inclusions on three
Prodigy UK No. 1 albums:
The Fat of the Land,
Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned, and
Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005. Her most notable hit is "
Smack My Bitch Up", released in 1997; in 2013, she received a quadruple platinum disc for her contributions. Her vocal and written work has featured in adverts for
Scottish Widows, Tongues on Fire and
Zee Cine Awards. She has also appeared as a judge for Brit Asia Talent show and one of the judges for
Miss Universe Great Britain.
Performances Badar has headlined various UK festivals, performed live with
50 Cent, and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as
Radio One Live,
Creamfields,
Oxegen,
Glastonbury Festival, Ibiza Rocks,
Global Gathering,
World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD),
Respect Festival, Essentials Festival, and
Mystery Land in the Netherlands. She was the face of the
Bradford International Festival in 2002 and headlined the
Luton International Carnival in 2000. ==Awards and nominations==