1999 (Joey Badass album)

1999
Mixtape by Joey Bada$$
Released June 12, 2012 (2012-06-12)
Recorded 2011–12
Genre East Coast hip hop, jazz rap
Length 61:29
Label Cinematic Music Group
Producer Chuck Strangers, Lewis Parker, Lord Finesse, MF Doom, J Dilla, Vin Skully, Knxwledge, Statik Selektah, Bruce LeeKix
Joey Bada$$ chronology
1999
(2012)		 Summer Knights
(2013)Summer Knights2013
Singles from 1999
  1. "Survival Tactics"
    Released: February 23, 2012
  2. "Hardknock"
    Released: May 28, 2012
  3. "Waves"
    Released: November 9, 2012

1999 is the debut mixtape by American independent hip hop artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on June 12, 2012.[1][2][3] It features production by Chuck Strangers, Lewis Parker, Lord Finesse, MF Doom and J Dilla, among others. The mixtape also features guest appearances from members of Pro Era, a hip hop collective of which Joey Badass is a member. The mixtape is based heavily around musical samples.[4][5][6][7] Music videos have been released for "Hardknock", "Survival Tactics", "FromdaTomb$" and "Waves".

Release

1999 was a free digital download, but after B4.DA.$$ was released, 1999 and another mixtape Summer Knights became available on iTunes for sale.

Rejex

In September 2012, Joey Bada$$ later released a mixtape named Rejex, which contains 14 tracks that did not make it to the 1999 mixtape.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX
AllHipHop8.5/10
Pitchfork Media8.0/10
Spin7/10

1999 garnered critical acclaim, and general interest upon its release. The mixtape was nominated for mixtape of the year by BET.[8] Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape an 8 out of 10 rating and praised his old soul, and Golden age sound.[9] Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote: "What confounds me is that a high school kid from Flatbush is making music this era-specific, and, more importantly, that he’s so good at it."[10] Joshua R. Weaver of The Root remarked that 1999 "showcases the burgeoning renaissance of a hip-hop sound and vibe that far precedes the teenaged rapper."[11]

Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX opined that the mixtape's "careful tracing of long established blueprints gives rise to debate on whether the newcomer presents a worthwhile reminder of Hip Hop's so-called glory days or if he risks placing himself in a nostalgic box".[12] 1999 was ranked the 38th best album of 2012 by Complex.[13] The Versed named it "Mixtape of the Year".[14] It was also named one of the best mixtapes of the year by HipHopDX.[15]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Summer Knights"Chuck Strangers1:56
2."Waves"Freddie Joachim3:32
3."FromdaTomb$" (featuring Chuck Strangers)Chuck Strangers3:25
4."Survival Tactics" (featuring Capital STEEZ)Vin Skully3:23
5."Killuminati" (featuring Capital STEEZ)Knxwledge2:34
6."Hardknock" (featuring CJ Fly)Lewis Parker5:18
7."World Domination"MF Doom2:43
8."Pennyroyal"MF Doom2:50
9."Funky Ho'$"Lord Finesse4:29
10."Daily Routine"Chuck Strangers2:58
11."Snakes" (featuring T'Nah Apex)J Dilla4:19
12."Don't Front" (featuring CJ Fly)Statik Selektah4:22
13."Righteous Minds"Bruce LeeKix3:44
14."Where It'$ At" (featuring Kirk Knight)J Dilla4:09
15."Suspect" (featuring Pro Era)Chuck Strangers11:47

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Joey Bada$$ - 1999 Hosted by Pro Era // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  2. ↑ Aguiar, Steven (June 13, 2012). "Stream Joey Bada$$’ ’1999′ Mixtape". MTV. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mixtape: Joey Bada$$ – '1999'". ChartAttack. June 12, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Download Joey Bada$$’ 1999 Mixtape « The FADER". Thefader.com. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  5. ↑ "Joey Bada$$ Mixtapes - 1999". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  6. ↑ "Joey Bada$$ Drops New Mixtape, 1999 [Download Now] - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  7. ↑ "Mixtape: Joey Bada$$ "1999"". Complex. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  8. ↑ "Best Mixtape | Hip-Hop Awards | Shows". BET. 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  9. ↑ Delerme, Felipe (June 26, 2012). "Joey Bada$$: 1999 | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  10. ↑ Breihan, Tom (June 13, 2012). "Mixtape Of The Week: Joey Bada$$ - '1999'". Stereogum. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  11. ↑ Weaver, Joshua R. (July 11, 2012). "Teenage Rapper Drops Mixtape, Spurs Buzz". The Root. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  12. ↑ Fairfax, Jesse (July 4, 2012). "Joey Bada$$ - '1999' (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  13. ↑ "The 50 Best Albums of 2012". Complex. December 18, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Top 10 Hip Hop Mixtapes Of The Year for 2012". The Versed. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  15. ↑ Ketchum, William E. (2012-12-27). "The Most Important Mixtapes Of 2012 | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
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