Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (born January 20, 1995), better known by his stage… Read Full Bio ↴Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (born January 20, 1995), better known by his stage name Joey Badass (stylised as Joey Bada$$), is an American rapper, producer and artist from Brooklyn, New York. He is a member of the hip hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released three mixtapes. Joey released his debut mixtape 1999 on June 12 2012. Featuring production from other Pro Era members, as well as some J Dilla and MF DOOM beats, the tape was released to general critical acclaim. On September 6, Joey released Rejex, a collection of early versions of songs and tracks that didn't make it onto his debut. After his initial effort's resounding success, on July 1, 2013, Joey Bada$$ released his second mixtape, Summer Knights. He then released his debut album B4.Da.$$ on January 20, 2015, on his 20th birthday.

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.

Greenbax
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics

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I'm trying to get that green back
I'm trying to get that green back
Pro Era on the rise, man you tape that
We'll never be broke again
Bro-Broke again
Whole damn world in the palm of my hands
Pro Era on the rise, man you tape that
We'll never be broke again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joey Bada$$'s song Greenbax are a representation of his intense desire to amass wealth and financial stability. He mentions greenback, which is a slang term for the US Dollar, emphasizing his aspirations to fly high in life. Joey Bada$$ is trying to get back to green, which may indicate that he has made some financial mistakes before, leading to loss or decreased financial stability. However, he and his crew, Pro Era, emphasize that they are not going to be broke again. They have control over their destiny, and they intend to prosper.

This song highlights the importance of financial security and stability to achieve peace of mind. Joey Bada$$'s proclamation of "We'll never be broke again" can be interpreted in different ways, but it is clear that financial freedom is essential. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of hard work, determination, and persistence.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying to get that green back
I'm working hard to make money again

I'm trying to get that green back
I'm doing everything possible to earn some cash

Pro Era on the rise, man you tape that
The Pro Era group is becoming more and more successful, you should record it

We'll never be broke again
We won't ever face financial difficulties again

Bro-Broke again
Never again will we experience poverty

Whole damn world in the palm of my hands
I have complete control over my surroundings and can make things happen

Pro Era on the rise, man you tape that
The Pro Era collective is gaining prominence, capture it on camera

We'll never be broke again
We'll always have enough funds from now on

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Written by: JO-VAUGHN SCOTT, LEE BANNON

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