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Joey Bada$$
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- Album
- ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$
- Released
- 2017
- Genres
- hip hop, jazz rap, rap
- Length
- 3:27
- Tempo
- 123 BPM
- Label
- Pro Era
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About this song
Joey first previewed the song at Coachella on April 16, 2016, and it was released on Pro Era's YouTube channel on May 26, 2016. In June 2016 he shared a personal childhood story on Facebook about watching his mom struggle and seeing eviction notices on their door, and he tagged the post with the song's hashtag to invite fans to share their own stories. On January 10, 2018, the song became Joey's first to reach RIAA Platinum status.
What it's about
The song looks back on Joey's pre-fame problems and the feeling of being devastated that he had not yet broken through. It carries a resilient message about turning those struggles into strength.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Samples “SpottieOttieDopaliscious by OutKast (Ft. Sleepy Brown)”.
- Written by 1-900, Kirk Knight, Powers Pleasant and Joey Bada$$.
- Produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and 1-900.