description Joey Bada$$ Overview
Joey Bada$$ is an American hip-hop artist and actor who gained prominence as a founding member of the Brooklyn-based collective Pro Era. He is known for his return to traditional East Coast boom-bap rap stylings, complex lyricism, and gritty street narratives. He released his highly acclaimed debut mixtape, '1999,' in 2012, followed by successful studio albums like 'B4.DA.$$' and 'ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$.'
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Why is Joey Bada$$ associated with Pro Era?
Joey Bada$$ helped found the Brooklyn hip-hop collective Pro Era with artists including Capital STEEZ. The group became widely known through the 2012 mixtape 1999 and its revival of East Coast boom-bap.
What is Joey Bada$$'s breakthrough project?
His breakthrough mixtape is 1999, released in 2012. His first studio album, B4.Da.$$, followed in 2015 and included production from Statik Selektah and J Dilla-inspired collaborators.
Which Joey Bada$$ album includes 'Devastated'?
'Devastated' appears on All-Amerikkkan Bada$$, Joey Bada$$'s second studio album. The album was released in 2017 and uses a more openly political tone than 1999.
Has Joey Bada$$ acted in television?
Yes. He played Leon in the television series Mr. Robot, appearing alongside Rami Malek and Christian Slater.
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