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3.9 ( 27 total votes )
Joey BadA$$ - Unorthodox
Artist: Joey BadA$$
Producer: DJ Premier
Album: Green Label Sound Exclusive
Label: Cinematic Music Group
Showcasing an agile, brainy lyrical style over beats that sound like they hopped a time machine from the 1990s, Joey BadA$$ is unique among hip-hop’s current freshman class. That Unorthodox style, of course, is exactly why he’s one of the most buzzed-about artists in today’s game (and the Booth staff pick for Best New Indie Artist of 2012). On his first single via Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound imprint, the Pro.Era standard-bearer continues to carve out his niche, delivering complex and self-confident verses over a piano-laced boom-bap groove by the one and only DJ Premier. This joint isn’t attached to any forthcoming project, but those digging it can check out the track’s official visuals at greenlabelsound.com.
Update: Click “Watch Video” above or scroll down to view Joey’s Coodie & Chike-directed Unorthodox visuals.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 21, 2013
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 66 |
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Love this.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
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Joey is part of a bright future for hip hop.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 877 |
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Unbelievable.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1638 |
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This is pretty dope. Nothing mind blowing, but good Hip hop.
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 7997 |
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Joey Bada$$ really ripped this. Nasty flow and really cool beatwork by DJ Premier...
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 19 |
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the beat is incredible. the voice is great. the flow and lyrics could definitely be stronger
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
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premier is always dope but song gets 2 stars at best
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2013 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1142 |
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Badass indeed.
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2013 |
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This (former) kid just turned 18 years old today, and he's already working with Premier? Goddamn... Looking forward to hearing his upcoming material!
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 81 |
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The first time I heard JayOhVee (Joey's Previous Name) I totally overlooked him. With a last name like bada$$, I didn't even give him a chance. I don't know what it was that drew me back to looking him up again and once I gave his 1999 mixtape a solid listen, I became a huge fan. It's hard to give respect to someone that is younger than you, but this kid has something special. I can't tell you enough how many times I've looped this kids cd in my car. He deserves mad respect because he's got something in him that really defines him as "real hip-hop." He's no soulja boy or 2 chainz, and yes I said it, Everything in between those two artists are complete garbage, Joey puts forth an effort that seems effortless and justifies what hip-hop is. I can't wait to hear Joey grow, all I know is that I back this cat 100%. He reps Brooklyn but has touched down here in SD for me. I just want to congrat him and other listeners that find the real in him. Keep it up Joey.
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2013 |
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beat is sick!! flow is nice lyrics are nice
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2013 |
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| Posted on Jan 23, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 14 |
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killin it
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| Posted on Jan 24, 2013 |
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2013 |
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2013 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 607 |
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Heard nothing but fire from Joey BadA$$. I'm keen to see him when he tours Australia with Nas in April. Dope track
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 196 |
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I love Primo, I like Joey Badass alright, I think he's hyped up a little too much - but this song is solid.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 80 |
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I Haven't Really Listened To Joey But He Does Have That Essence Of 90's Hip Hop.The Beat From Premier Is On Point And I Really Like The Unique Visuals.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2013 |
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2013 |
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joeys killing everyone right now, lyrically no one can touch him
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 60 |
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decent track nothing special
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2013 |
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 155 |
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DJ Premier sets up Joey with a beat that is absolute fire. Joey Bada$$ knocks it out the park.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2013 |
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2013 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 36 |
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90s NY hip-hop lives. Love this track!
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2013 |
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2013 |
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Sweet track!
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2013 |
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