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Ever wondered what it would would sound like if a producer sampled every song on Joey Bada$$’ latest album All Amerikkkan Bada$$? Probably not, but now that I’ve mentioned it, I know you’re interested. Thanks to Infrared we now have our answer. ‘All Amerikkkan Opu$’ is a laidback record that was created using only samples from Joey’s latest. Front and…

Still riding high off the success of his summer smash ‘Devasted,’ Joey Bada$$ is back with a fresh cut. If the beat sounds familiar it’s because it samples the infamous Narcos theme with a healthy addition of bass and 808s. Joey builds on the cinematic vibe with bars like “bad mamas front and center/it’s a movie scene when I enter.”…

NY emcee Joey Bada$$ is bringing some heat for the Summer. On his latest single ‘Devastated,’ Bada$$ delivers an uplifting anthem. From the production to the vocals, this track embodies the well-deserved satisfaction that comes from all that grinding eventually paying off. The hook is catchy as Joey rhymes “I used to feel so devastated, at times I thought we’d…

With DJ Premier on the beat and cuts, Royce Da 5’9″ is joined by Joey Bada$$ in a journey revisiting the Golden Era of hip hop. The song of the same name features both emcees weaving multi-syllable words into intricate bars while paying homage to the greats both past and present. Check it out here.

There’s no doubt that Gibbs and Madlib’s ‘Piñata’ is the best colloborative rap record of 2014. ‘Knicks,’ highlights the best components of the entire record: The contrast between the soulful beats and the low, dirty vocals. This combination results in a cohesive song about pushing ‘knickle’ bags, Michael Brown, and trap life in Gary, Indiana. In this remix, we get…

Joey Bada$$ just released the first single off his upcoming debut album B4DA$$. Produced by long time collaborator Kirk Knight, ‘Big Dusty’ is gritty and raw. Bada$$ fans will be happy to see that he didn’t try to change his style to make a radio friendly single; this is definitely for the streets (and a good sign of what’s to come). The…

Joey Bada$$ and his homies collectively are Pro Era. These cats dropped the #SECCSTAPEVOL2 late last night. One thing about these young rappers is that they individually and collectively have some serious talent. The whole Pro Era sound is so 90’s and it really does feel nostalgic. The free stream, 7 track EP starts with Dessy Hinds “Chocolate Strawberries” and…

Age ain’t nothing but a digit. Joey promised fans new music all week through his Facebook page earlier this weekend and dropped this joint. A follow up to Pantie Raid, Part II has Joey letting the women know what’s up regardless of his age. A mellow beat and a smooth flow, this a nice joint to chill with. Stream it…