Devastated (Joey Badass song)
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| Single by Joey Bada$$ | ||||
| from the album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
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"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$.[1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin.[2]
Background and release[]
Joey first previewed "Devastated" at Coachella on April 16, 2016.[3] In the song Joey discusses his pre-fame problems, and how he was "devastated" because he had not blown up. He shares a resilient message about turning his struggles into a strength.[4]
Music video[]
The song's accompanying music video was directed by OG Swank & Shomi Patwary and it was premiered on August 10, 2016, via Joey's YouTube account. Since its release, the video has received over 32 million views.[5]
Charts[]
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 25 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 47 |
Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000
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References[]
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Hear Joey Bada$$' Resilient New Single 'Devastated'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Watch Joey Bada$$ Premiere a New Song, "Devastated," During His Coachella Set". Complex. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ – Devastated Lyrics - Genius Lyrics". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Video [New Video] - HotNewHipHop". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Recording Industry Association of America.
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