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$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Hazeus View
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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Will I see you through my Hazeus View?
Will I see you through my Hazeus
My Hazeus, my Hazeus , my Hazeus view
You ain't running with the apes yet
Apex at the empire state neck
And no crime my niggas take that
Get your wig pushed back tonight, to 1999
Who'd of thought that 19 I'd be in my prime
Throw up the right scheme everything else align
Here's a penny for your thoughts another one another one
Eventually the dream was bought
Now that's a real, real, real mind fuck
Might fuck up your mind if you're lighting up
Make sure to take a tight [?] if you tough
Imma titan, like Zeus I enlighten them
Kick flows, till it's kung-fu fighting them
Is it him, it is you who was nice as him?
I don't see nobody no, no
I don't see nobody no, no
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
You rap niggas ain't safe yet
I keep the bombs in my basement
When I detonate you can feel the vibrations
I got ya mind shaking and in my right my light gon spark for generations
One day my voice will be heard
On every radio station cause [?] and it's
Everyday living in this life I see
That in every way they wanna see my life decease
But I survive the question is for how long
Since my homie died, I been tryin to hold on
[?] Days of my life is now all gone
But I cope with that weed I smoke and writing these songs
But it's should I stay should I go?
Should I stay should I go?
I don't know, I don't know
Lord please let me know
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
Everything cool like in the state of mind
At this state in my correct, cool, calm, collect
Deflect the corrupt with intellect
I talk too much, the jig is up he has risen up
From a division of, most kings, with they vision precision for precision
His mind splitting, and soul uplifting
But still feel so trapped in the solar system
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
And we probably share a trait or two
But I can see what I can't relate to
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
The lyrics of Joey Bada$$'s song, Hazeus View, speak to the rapper's personal reflections and aspirations. Throughout the song, he contemplates his mindset and the state of the world around him, both past and present. The recurring question, "Will I see you through my Hazeus View?" suggests a desire to view the world through a clearer lens, both literally and figuratively. He also talks about the struggle to balance his art and personal life, with lines like "But I cope with that weed I smoke and writing these songs", hinting at his use of marijuana as a coping mechanism to balance his creative work and personal life.
The lyrics also showcase Joey Bada$$'s impressive skill as a rapper, with his slick wordplay and sharp punchlines. Lines like "One day my voice will be heard / On every radio station cause [?] and it's" demonstrate his ambition to achieve mainstream success while staying true to his artistry.
Overall, Hazeus View is a thought-provoking and introspective track that showcases the complexity of Joey Bada$$ as both an artist and individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Will I see you through my Hazeus View?
Joey is pondering whether he will be able to see Hazeus in his mind's eye.
You ain't running with the apes yet
Joey is asserting that his competitors are not yet at his level of skill.
Apex at the empire state neck
Joey is at the top of his game and at the pinnacle of the New York rap scene.
And no crime my niggas take that
Joey and his crew do not give any respect to petty crimes.
In this state of mind, gotta state facts suspect nigga
Joey is in a focused and aware state of mind, and is calling out anyone who doubts his abilities.
Get your wig pushed back tonight, to 1999
Joey is confident that he can deliver a knockout blow to his competition just like he did back in 1999.
Who'd of thought that 19 I'd be in my prime
Joey is reflecting on the fact that he is at the peak of his career at the young age of 19.
Throw up the right scheme everything else align
Joey believes that everything will fall into place if he just sticks to his plan.
Here's a penny for your thoughts another one another one
Joey is encouraging his listeners to keep thinking deeply and critically.
Eventually the dream was bought
Joey is acknowledging that his dreams have become a reality.
Now that's a real, real, real mind fuck
Joey is expressing his amazement at his own success.
Might fuck up your mind if you're lighting up
Joey is warning his listeners that his music can be a mind-altering experience.
Make sure to take a tight [?] if you tough
Joey is challenging his listeners to withstand the intense experience of his music.
Imma titan, like Zeus I enlighten them
Joey is comparing himself to the Greek god Zeus and believes that he can enlighten his listeners.
Kick flows, till it's kung-fu fighting them
Joey is asserting his dominance through his lyrical prowess.
Is it him, it is you who was nice as him?
Joey is questioning if anyone can truly match his skill and talent.
I don't see nobody no, no
Joey believes that there is no one who can compare to him.
And we probably share a trait or two
Joey feels a connection with his listeners and believes that they likely share some commonalities.
But I can see what I can't relate to
Joey acknowledges that he may not understand everything that his listeners are going through.
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
Joey is still wondering if he will be able to visualize Hazeus.
You rap niggas ain't safe yet
Joey is warning his competition that they are still vulnerable to his attacks.
I keep the bombs in my basement
Joey is asserting his power and influence over the rap game.
When I detonate you can feel the vibrations
Joey believes that his impact on the rap world will be felt by everyone.
I got ya mind shaking and in my right my light gon spark for generations
Joey believes that his music will inspire future generations.
One day my voice will be heard
Joey is confident that his message will reach a wide audience.
On every radio station cause [?] and it's
Joey believes that his music will become a staple on all radio stations.
Everyday living in this life I see
Joey is reflecting on the struggles of everyday life.
That in every way they wanna see my life decease
Joey feels that there are many people who would like to see him fail.
But I survive the question is for how long
Joey is grateful to still be standing, but acknowledges that his success may not last forever.
Since my homie died, I been tryin to hold on
Joey is still grieving the loss of a loved one and is struggling to move on.
[?] Days of my life is now all gone
Joey realizes that time is fleeting and he is growing older.
But I cope with that weed I smoke and writing these songs
Joey is using music and marijuana to help him deal with the challenges of life.
Should I stay should I go?
Joey is struggling with a decision and is unsure of what path to take.
Lord please let me know
Joey is asking for guidance and insight to help him make the right choice.
Everything cool like in the state of mind
Joey is in a focused and relaxed state of mind.
At this state in my correct, cool, calm, collect
Joey is confident and composed.
Deflect the corrupt with intellect
Joey believes that he can outsmart anyone who tries to hurt him.
I talk too much, the jig is up he has risen up
Joey realizes that he may have said too much and is now vulnerable.
From a division of, most kings, with they vision precision for precision
Joey is acknowledging that he is among the greatest rappers of his time.
His mind splitting, and soul uplifting
Joey is experiencing a range of emotions.
But still feel so trapped in the solar system
Joey is struggling to break free from the constraints of his environment.
Hey Hazeus will I ever get to see you through my Hazeus View?
Joey is still searching for a way to visualize Hazeus.
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