On April 7, 2017, he released his second studio album ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ under Pro Era Records and Cinematic Music Group. The album was supported by three singles: Devastated, Land of the Free and Temptation. ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200.
Five years following the release of his second studio album ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Alowha
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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Reportin' live from a lyrical high
One time
Yo, with not a damn thing on my mind
But this rhyme, and a matter of time
To make this whole shit align
Like I planned out, nothing in life gets handout
Pressure boil 'til im fanned out
Now we the popular band
So they can't keep their hands off of the man now
Invite em in, give 'em that S vitamin
Baby Cham style
Got some Trini girl to soak it up, ShamWoW!
Damn child, you're killin 'em
Fillin' 'em, drillin' 'em with serums, of pure noradrenaline
High blood feelin' like the thermostat cracked left mercury spillin'
Your favorite rapper tryna earn stacks from nursery children
True emcees write a verse and rehearse it a million times
Just for the rebirth of a feelin' prime and golden
Shawty ask what I'm holdin', teasin' 'em
Know when the magnum blast eye squeeze magnesium
Used to be mad premature now I'm mad premium
From lookin' up to niggas, to lookin' up niggas meetin' 'em
Meetings with 'em, give 'em a high pitch like curveballs and helium
Young scorcher trying to evolve like Charmeleon
Million, yeah nigga, we tryna get a million
Got the bomb nigga, Baghdad, I'm blown away from a bad pass
Walk on grass, blow skunk, I smell sole funk in the stash
My SB's, antimony I never had
I was more arsenic, vaporize when I got heated
Never jealous, solid as a rock n' roll fo' planes
No propellers, just some Pro fellas
Who you know better? Never lost my groove I don't know no Stella
It's a cold world without Coachella
A shady bunch, like under Interscope umbrella
But that don't phase me once, people say I'm crazy but
Call me young Evel cause I crazy stunt
Amaze these punks, drop swank like it's knowledge to ya
Mr. Bada$$ is ya scholar's tutors
Swank the lord and hallelujah
Still praying to the allahs, gods and judahs
Balance out my lows on a low high
Niggas ain't know I'm sitting so high
Balance out my lows on the low high
I'm like a low high
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Leave 'em with no direction to go
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Direct-less Indigos
Joey Bada$$'s song "Alowha" starts with the lyrics "Yeah, back in this muthafucka, Reportin' live from a lyrical high." It's a statement that sets the tone of the entire song. Joey is high on life, exhilarated by the thrill of creating music, and he's expressing that feeling through his lyrics. He talks about how he's planning out his life to make everything align, and how he knows he has to stand out to get noticed.
Joey also talks about his love for music and how he's been rehearsing his verses over and over again to get that perfect feeling. He references how young MCs try to earn stacks of money from nursery children, while true MCs create masterpieces that they rehearse a million times. Joey stresses how he wants to evolve like Charmeleon, and how he's trying to get a million from his music.
Throughout the song, Joey uses clever wordplay and metaphors to express his optimism for the future. The chorus of the song, "Balance out my lows on the low high, I'm like a low high," is a reflection of how sometimes he feels low but is still high on life. He ends the song by saying, "Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low, Direct-less Indigos," which again reinforces the theme of the song, that no matter what happens, he will still be high on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, back in this muthafucka
Entering the scene with a bang
Reportin' live from a lyrical high
Delivering a powerful, impactful message
Yo, with not a damn thing on my mind
Fully focused on the task at hand
But this rhyme, and a matter of time
Dedicated to perfecting his craft
Like I planned out, nothing in life gets handout
Acknowledging the importance of hard work and determination
Just stand out, ever since I hit the pot my vision panned out
Distinct from the crowd with unique vision
Pressure boil 'til im fanned out
Under intense pressure but rising to the occasion
Now we the popular band
Achieving great success and fame
So they can't keep their hands off of the man now
Attracting a lot of attention from fans and followers
Invite em in, give 'em that S vitamin
Sharing his creative energy with others
Baby Cham style
Using a unique, dynamic style in his music
Got some Trini girl to soak it up, ShamWoW!
Impressing and captivating his audience
Damn child, you're killin 'em
Thrilling and exciting listeners
Fillin' 'em, drillin' 'em with serums, of pure noradrenaline
Injecting his music with potent energy and vitality
High blood feelin' like the thermostat cracked left mercury spillin'
Creating an atmosphere of elevated excitement and exhilaration
Your favorite rapper tryna earn stacks from nursery children
Critiquing mainstream rap for lacking depth and substance
True emcees write a verse and rehearse it a million times
Emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to craft
Just for the rebirth of a feelin' prime and golden
Commitment to creating music that is timeless and meaningful
Shawty ask what I'm holdin', teasin' 'em
Teasing and tantalizing his audience
Know when the magnum blast eye squeeze magnesium
Powerful and impactful lyrics that resonate with listeners
Used to be mad premature now I'm mad premium
Growth and evolution as an artist
From lookin' up to niggas, to lookin' up niggas meetin' 'em
Rising to the same level as his idols
Meetings with 'em, give 'em a high pitch like curveballs and helium
Impressing and shocking legends of the industry
Young scorcher trying to evolve like Charmeleon
Continually striving to improve and grow
Million, yeah nigga, we tryna get a million
Ambitious and focused on achieving success
Got the bomb nigga, Baghdad, I'm blown away from a bad pass
Using wordplay to create a powerful image
Walk on grass, blow skunk, I smell sole funk in the stash
Living life on his own terms, embracing his individuality
My SB's, antimony I never had
Acknowledging the limitations of his past
I was more arsenic, vaporize when I got heated
Reacting passionately to challenges
Never jealous, solid as a rock n' roll fo' planes
Able to maintain his composure and confidence
No propellers, just some Pro fellas
Surrounded by a talented and loyal team
Who you know better? Never lost my groove I don't know no Stella
Secure in his own talent and abilities
It's a cold world without Coachella
Highlighting the importance of music festivals and community
A shady bunch, like under Interscope umbrella
The record industry can be a difficult place to navigate
But that don't phase me once, people say I'm crazy but
The artist remains dedicated and focused no matter what comes their way
Call me young Evel cause I crazy stunt
Fearless and daring approach to music
Amaze these punks, drop swank like it's knowledge to ya
Continually impressing and astonishing his listeners
Mr. Bada$$ is ya scholar's tutors
Using his platform to educate and inspire
Swank the lord and hallelujah
Paying homage to a higher power
Still praying to the allahs, gods and judahs
Affirming his faith and spiritual identity
Balance out my lows on a low high
Maintaining a level-headed approach to life's challenges
Niggas ain't know I'm sitting so high
Silent and humble despite his success
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Encouraging his listeners to embrace life's highs and lows
Leave 'em with no direction to go
Challenging listeners to find their own paths in life
Direct-less Indigos
The artist's unique approach to life and music
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Lyrics
Make Some Noise
And the champion
Reigning that is
From Flatbush, Brooklyn
[Intro Joey Bada$$ & Chuck Strangers]
You are now listening to...
Ladies and gentlemans, boys and girls
All to float this poison in this world
Oh yeah. We back
Kirk Knight on the beat, Brooklyn
Have a safe summer
Pro Era, we are here
Rest in peace my nigga Steez, this is for you
Summer Knights
My nigga og Swank in this bitch
I didn't know what's more, it's still going nigga
Chuck S you known who I am
Bitches I see y'all out her in summer, tank tops all that shit
Y'all need to take them cheap ass flats off though
Ha ha Oh shit
Yea.. back in this muthafucka
Reporting live from a lyrical high
One time
Why for my niggas
Ride ride for my niggas
Ride ride for my niggas
[Verse 1]
Yo, with not a damn thing on my mind but this rhyme
And a matter of time to make this whole shit align
Like I planned out, nothing in life gets handout
Just stand out, ever since I hit the pot my vision panned out
Pressure boil till I'm fanned out, now we the popular band
So they can't keep their hands off of the man now
Invite em in, give em that S vitamin, baby Cham style
Got some Trini girl to soak it up, ShamWow!
Damn, child, you're killing em
Filling em, drilling em with serums of pure noradrenaline
High blood feeling like the thermostat cracked, left mercury spilling
Your favorite rapper tryna earn stacks from nursery children
True emcees write a verse and rehearse it a million times
Just for the rebirth of a feeling prime and golden
Shawty ask what I'm holding, teasing em
Know when the magnum blast eye squeeze magnesium
Used to be mad premature, now I'm mad premium
From looking up to niggas, to looking up niggas
Meeting em, meetings with em
Give em a high pitch like curveballs and helium
Young scorcher trying to evolve like Charmeleon
Million, yeah, nigga, we tryna get a million
Ride ride for my nigga
[Verse 2]
Got the bomb nigga, Baghdad
I'm blown away from a bad pass
Walk on grass, below skunk, I smell sole funk in the stash
My SB's, antimony I never had
I was more arsenic, vaporize when I got heated
Never jealous, solid as a rock n' roll fo' planes
No propellers, just some Pro fellas, who you know better?
Never lost my groove, I don't know no Stella
It's a cold world without Coachella
A shady bunch, like under Interscope umbrella
But that don't phase me once, people say I'm crazy
But call me young Evel 'cause I crazy stunt
Amaze these punks, drop swank like it's knowledge to ya
Mr. Bada$$ is ya scholar's tutors
Swank the lord and hallelujah
Still praying to the Allahs, Gods and Judas
Balance out my lows on a low high
(Motherfucker)
Niggas ain't know I'm sitting so high
Balance out my lows on the low high
I'm like a low high
(And the champion)
[Outro]
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Leave 'em with no direction to go
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Yo, yo, yo, yo hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Direct-less Indigos
[Outro]
Yeah nigga straight like that from Flatbush Brooklyn
One time
It's Beastcoast shit
Balance out my lows on a low high
Pro Era
Niggas ain't know I'm sitting so high
Rest low high
Good night
Alright y'all
Word is fucking bond
slyfox373
Its Gonna be 10 years since this gem dropped next summer 😮
Jer Rifiko
Shoulda never been taken off the album
Firedragon_cK
"Get em a high pitch like curve balls and helium, young scorcher trynna evolve like CHARMELEON!!!" This man bodied this. Joey is a monster 🎤
RapExtraDodge Gluten
Clown.
Azanda Msimang
I just woke up at 5am thinking about this song. Probably ain't hear it in 5 years.
The ScoopR
Same here
CHRIS MILLENNI
Yo i just had that same feeling, i woke up around 5ish am and threw this track on... Has a certain fresh thinking feel...
Rogue
Happens to me from time to time it’s always this song too lmao
The Average Gamer
I like how the intro is a continuation of the overall happy retro vibes of 1999 but then as soon as the song really start you enter in the dark, depressive, post STEEZ death vibes that summer knights have the whole album.
Keshawn Richards
This is such a dope song. 2013 was a cool year for me. I miss it 😔