Joey Bada$$: B4.DA.$$ Vinyl 2LP
$27.95
<p><i>Is Brooklyn in the house?</i> After killing it in the mixtape circuit, Brooklyn's own <strong>Joey BadaSS</strong> finally steps out with his official debut album, <i>B4.Da.$$</i>. Here the 19-year old BK emcee lays down smart raps informed by classic NYC hip-hop, which is both refreshing and nostalgic - and honestly what we need right now. The beats are handled by a literal dream team of producers including <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=dj+premier" target="_blank"><strong>DJ Premier</strong></a>, <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=dilla" target="_blank"><strong>J Dilla</strong></a>, <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=the+roots" target="_blank"><strong>The Roots</strong></a>, <strong>Hit Boy</strong>, <strong>Statik Selektah</strong>, and his <strong>Pro Era</strong> cohorts <strong>Chuck Strangers</strong> and <strong>Kirk Knight</strong>. The whole thing plays out like a future classic from start to finish, with guest spots from <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=action+bronson" target="_blank"><strong>Action Bronson</strong></a>, <strong>BJ the Chicago Kid</strong>, and more. Will Joey Bada$$ be the next great NY MC? Only time will tell, but <em>B4.Da.$$</em> is sure to keep old heads and youngins alike steady head noddin' till we find out. 17 tracks in gatefold sleeve with free mp3 download. Recommended.</p> <ul> <li>black double vinyl pressing<br> </li> <li>housed in gatefold sleeve</li> <li>original release year: 2014</li> <li>music label: Pro Era 2026</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by Buck Strickland 01/2015</h6>