B4.Da.$$
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B4.Da.$$ (stylized B4.DA.$$ and pronounced Before Da Money) is the debut studio album by Joey Bada$$, scheduled to be released on January 20, 2015, his 20th birthday.
Recording and production
Producers who contributed on this album include fellow Pro Era members, Kirk Knight and Chuck Strangers, as well as Statik Selektah, DJ Premier, Hit-Boy, J Dilla, Samiyam, Basquiat, Freddie Joachim, and Lee Bannon.[1]
Singles
The first single from this album, titled "Big Dusty", was released on August 8, 2014.[2] On September 30, he released the second single titled "Christ Conscious". The third single from the album entitled "No. 99" was released on December 9th.[3] On December 23, the fourth single, "Curry Chicken" was released.[4] On December 30 soon after, the fifth single "On & On" was released.[5]
Release and promotion
Badass presented music audiences with the first taste of B4.Da.$$ In August 2014, while appearing on London radio station Capital Xtra with Tim Westwood, where he previewed his lead singles "Big Dusty" and "Christ Conscious" The album was originally set for a 2013 release, but Joey pushed back the album months earlier, stating; "I'm not ready to put out my debut album, there's more respect I gotta earn first!" The album was also featured on Billboard's list of 30 Most Anticipated Albums of 2015.[6]
Prior to the release, on January 13th, "Like Me" was performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The cover art and direction were designed by artist Tony Whilgn.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[7] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Save the Children" | Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott | Statik Selektah | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Greenbax" (Introlude) | Scott | Lee Bannon | 0:48 |
| 3. | "Paper Trail$" | Scott, Christopher Edward Martin | DJ Premier | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Piece of Mind" | Scott | Freddie Joachim | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Big Dusty" | Scott | Kirk Knight | 4:53 |
| 6. | "Hazeus View" | Scott | Kirk Knight | 3:39 |
| 7. | "Like Me" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) | Scott | J Dilla, The Roots | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Belly of the Beast" (featuring Chronixx) | Scott | Hit-Boy | 3:56 |
| 9. | "No. 99" | Scott | Statik Selektah | 2:46 |
| 10. | "Christ Conscious" | Scott | Basquiat | 2:53 |
| 11. | "On & On" (featuring Maverick Sabre and Dyemond Lewis) | Scott | Freddie Joachim | 4:40 |
| 12. | "Escape 120" (featuring Raury) | Scott | Chuck Strangers | 3:47 |
| 13. | "Black Beetles" | Scott | Chuck Strangers | 3:50 |
| 14. | "O.C.B." | Scott | Samiyam, The Soul Rebels | 3:43 |
| 15. | "Curry Chicken" | Scott | Statik Selektah | 3:33 |
| Total length: | 53:02 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Run Up On Ya" (featuring Action Bronson and Elle Varner) | Scott | Statik Selektah | 4:08 |
| 17. | "Teach Me" (featuring Kiesza) | Scott | ASTR, Chuck Strangers | 4:18 |
| Total length: | 61:24 | |||
- Sample credits
- "Paper Trail$" interpolates "C.R.E.A.M." by Wu-Tang Clan and samples "Unorthodox" by Joey Bada$$.
- "Big Dusty" samples "Silver Tears" by Henry Mancini.
- "Hazeus View" samples "Suspect" by PRO ERA, from Joey Bada$$'s 1999 mixtape.
- "No. 99" samples "Little Miss Lover" by Jimi Hendrix.
- "Christ Conscious" samples "Mic Checka" by Das EFX.
Personnel
- Joey Bada$$ – primary artist, executive producer
- The Soul Rebels - brass, additional instrumentation
- The Roots - additional instrumentation
- Elle Varner – featured artist
- Maverick Sabre – featured artist
- BJ the Chicago Kid – featured artist
- Chronixx – featured artist
- Raury – featured artist
- Dyemond Lewis – featured artist
- Kiesza – featured artist
- Action Bronson – featured artist
- Showoff Bassment - Recording Studio
- Brewery - Recording Studio
- The Engine Room - Mastering Studio
- Nastee - Mixing Engineer
- Wayne "Heirowayne" Harewood - Recording & Mixing
- Andrew Krivonos - Recording & Mixing
- Mark Christenson - Mastering
- Statik Selektah – producer, mixing
- Kirk Knight – producer
- DJ Premier – producer
- Freddie Joachim – producer
- Lee Bannon – producer
- Samiyam – producer
- J Dilla – producer
- Hit-Boy – producer
- Basquiat – producer
- Chuck Strangers – producer
- ASTR – producer
- Cas Weinbren - Keys
- Brady Watt - Bass
- Antman Wonder - Additional Instrumentation
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[8] | January 20, 2015 | CD, digital download | Cinematic, Relentless, Sony Music UK Limited |
| United States[9][10] | Pro Era, Cinematic, RED | ||
| Worldwide[11] | January 27, 2015 | LP | |
| Japan[12] | February 8, 2015 | CD, digital download | Cinematic, Sony Music Japan |
References
- ^ Fleischer, Adam (25 September 2014). "Joey Bada$$ Just Finished His Album And It Will Feature Hit-Boy, DJ Premier And Kiesza". MTV.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (12 August 2014). "Joey Bada$$ "Big Dusty" Video". Hot New Hip Hop.
- ^ Block, Justin (29 September 2014). "Stream Joey Bada$$' "Christ Conscious"". Complex.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ - "Curry Chicken"". STEREOGUM.
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach. "Premiere: Listen to Joey Bada$$' "On & On" f/ Maverick Sabre and Dyemond Lewis". Complex. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "30 Most Anticipated Albums of 2015". Billboard. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Joey Badass Drops Defıant New Sıngle And Album Artwork". 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - B4.DA.$$ by Joey Bada$$". iTunes UK. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - B4.DA.$$ by Joey Bada$$". iTunes US. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Joey Bada$$: B4.DA.$$ (CD): Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Joey Bada$$: B4.DA.$$ (LP): Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - B4.DA.$$ by Joey Bada$$". iTunes Japan. Retrieved January 9, 2015.