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$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Ready
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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Tell me is you ready is you really ready
They ain't really ready they ain't never ready
I was born ready now I'm coming heavy
Now I'm coming heavy
I hope you ready, 'cause its gon' be a real long time I'mma be around
So make way through the crowd
Just trying to make waves with the sound
When my shit drop bitch turn it up loud
And tune them other niggas out
I'm the youngest nigga repping everytime I'm stepping out
And if you step outside your face we pop you right in front of your house
Niggas think because we conscious we don't really get it popping
They forgot we from the bottom
They forgot we had to fight for every nickel, every dollar
Before the money and the power
You could ask my nigga Powers I've been putting in these hours
Plotting domination now the whole world is ours
Tell me why they hating, it's 'cause of what I'm making
And if you a little patient it's gon' be what I'm taking
They got me mistaken
Critics try to box me
I feel like Rocky when it come to paparazzi
Somebody stop me, fucking up my kamikaze
I'm on my 47 shit, like how could you not see
'Cause we dropping jewels I said we dropping jewels
Temper rising cools prolly see me on the news
Joey got the juice , finally got this nigga loose
Now while I'm free to speak free my nigga Shmurda too
I'm feeling like Victor Cruz a giant from New York
I'm lacing up the boots then I'm going fucking long
So if you trying to score just pass it to me more
Never dropping the ball, always raising the bar
Man its gon' be a real long time I'mma be around
So make way through the crowd
Swimming through a sea of people hope I don't drown
Just trying to make waves with the sound
When my shit drop bitch turn it up loud
And tune them other niggas out
I'm the youngest nigga repping heavy for my city now
All these others niggas thinking they from the south
Bitch I'm the bomb even HOV said it
Though I never signed to ROC and no I don't regret it
You know I'm coming for the top you see me getting bigger
How can you sign if you know your tryna beat a nigga
When I made it to his office I was seventeen
Like forty floors up I grew a pair of wings
In that moment man I knew I could do anything
Feeling like a young Simba can't wait to be king
And I never lost my hunger, no I stayed hungry
If we started talking numbers man they wouldn't love me
Man I'd rather keep the peace the world is getting ugly
But fuck it, what I'm about to say is what they didn't want me
60k first week for the Badass
200k to this day I know you niggas mad
With the 80/20 split my nigga do the math
My nigga Kirk just outsold Troy Ave
Now they sleep we 'bout to hit 'em with the knick knacks
Got these niggas bread hurt lil' biscuit
Its crunch time had to go and get his shit wreck
Got the ninjas on deck and the bitches in check
And that's a shot to anybody man I don't feel you
Steezy told me to go hard and niggas ain't hear you
I see the whole future clearer and I'm near it too
And if you really break a leg, I hope they still will cheer you
Man its gon' be a real long time I'mma be around
So make way through the crowd
Swimming through a sea of people hope I don't drown
Just trying to make waves with the sound
When my shit drop bitch turn it up loud
And tune them other niggas out
I'm the youngest nigga repping heavy for my city now
Tell these other niggas I'm coming for the crown
Ready or not here I come, you can't hide
Tell me is you ready is you really ready
Nah they ain't really ready they ain't never ready
Ready or not here I come, you can't hide
Tell me is you ready is you really ready
Nah they ain't really ready they ain't never ready, bitch
In Joey Bada$$'s song "Ready," the lyrics depict his confidence and readiness to take on the music industry in a way that hasn't been seen before. Throughout the song, he speaks to his detractors and critics, referencing his upbringing and hard work to get where he is today. He encourages listeners to turn up his music and tune out the competition, as he knows he's the best. With witty references to other rappers and clever rhymes, Joey Bada$$ showcases his lyrical prowess and proves that he's ready for whatever comes his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Badmon representing
Joey Bada$$ is here to represent himself
Tell me is you ready is you really ready
Joey is questioning if the listeners are truly prepared for his success
They ain't really ready they ain't never ready
Joey believes that the audience is not prepared for his level of skill and success
I was born ready now I'm coming heavy
Joey was always ready to break into the music industry and he's now coming with powerful lyrics and beats
Now I'm coming heavy
Joey is bringing his best work to showcase his talent
I hope you ready, cause its gon' be a real long time I'mma be around
Joey is planning on being in the music industry for a long time and hopes that his listeners are ready for a long-lasting career
So make way through the crowd
Joey is asking his fans to support him as he navigates through the industry
Swimming through a sea of people hope I don't drown
Joey is trying to make his mark in the industry and is hoping to stand out among the many other artists
Just trying to make waves with the sound
Joey is trying to make a big impact in the music industry with his unique sound and style
When my shit drop bitch turn it up loud
Joey wants his fans to enjoy his music and turn up the volume when they listen to it
And tune them other niggas out
Joey wants his fans to ignore other artists and focus on his music
I'm the youngest nigga repping everytime I'm stepping out
Joey is proud to represent himself as a young artist in the industry
And if you step outside your face we pop up right in front of your house
Joey is warning those who try to come for him that he will confront them personally
Niggas think because we conscious we don't really get it popping
Some say Joey's music is not popular and doesn't sell due to its conscious vibe
They forgot we from the bottom
Being from a low social status made it difficult for Joey to make it in the music industry
They forgot we had to fight for every nickel, every dollar
Joey has struggled financially and had to fight for every bit of success
Before the money and the power
Joey became successful before he had money and fame
You could ask my nigga Powers I've been putting in these hours
Powers, Joey's friend, knows how much work Joey has put into his career
Plotting domination now the whole world is ours
Joey is working hard to take over the music industry and become a dominant figure
Tell me why they hating, its cause of what I'm making
Joey believes that people are hating on him because of his success and the music he's making
And if you a little patient its gon' be what I'm taking
Joey is telling his fans to be patient and they too will experience success
They got me mistaken
Joey feels that some people misunderstand him
Critics try to box me
Joey believes that critics only see him in a limited way
I feel like Rocky when it come to paparazzi
Joey feels like a boxer trying to fight off the paparazzi when they chase him
Somebody stop me, fucking up my kamikaze
Joey is scared of his reckless behavior and wants someone to intervene before he sabotages himself
I'm on my 47 shit, like how could you not see
Joey is proud of his hard work and can't believe that people don't recognize it
Cause we dropping jewels I said we dropping jewels
Joey believes that he is dropping insightful lyrics in his music
Temper rising cools prolly see me on the news
Joey is determined to keep his composure even when things get tough, although he might make headlines
Joey got the juice, finally got this nigga loose
Joey has the success and energy to be himself and succeed
Now while I'm free to speak free my nigga Shmurda too
Joey is celebrating his freedom and the freedom of Bobby Shmurda (another rapper)
I'm feeling like Victor Cruz a giant from New York
Joey compares himself to Victor Cruz (NY Giants player) as a giant in the NY music scene
I'm lacing up the boots then I'm going fucking long
Joey is getting ready and plans to go for a long-lasting career in the music industry
So if you trying to score just pass it to me more
Joey is confident in his skills and wants his team to rely on him to score
Never dropping the ball, always raising the bar
Joey is committed to his craft and won't fail his fans
All these others niggas thinking they from the south
Joey believes other rappers are trying to copy the southern hip hop culture because it's popular
Bitch I'm the bomb even HOV said it
Jay-Z complimented Joey by calling him the best rapper from New York
Though I never signed to ROC and no I don't regret it
Joey chose not to sign with Jay-Z's record label and he doesn't regret it
You know I'm coming for the top you see me getting bigger
Joey is climbing the ranks and is determined to be one of the best artists in the industry
How can you sign if you know you're tryna beat a nigga
Joey believes that signing with another artist's label means you're competing with them
When I made it to his office I was seventeen
Joey met with Jay-Z's team when he was only 17 years old
Like forty floors up I grew a pair of wings
Joey felt like he could conquer anything when he met with Jay-Z's team despite being nervous about it
In that moment man I knew I could do anything
Joey gained a lot of confidence from meeting with Jay-Z's team and felt like he could achieve anything
Feeling like a young Simba can't wait to be a king
Joey is inspired by the character of Simba from the Lion King and aspires to be a king in the music industry
And I never lost my hunger man I stayed hungry
Joey remains motivated and passionate about his music career
If we started talking numbers man they wouldn't love me
Joey believes that people wouldn't appreciate him if they only focused on the numbers behind his success
Man I'd rather keep the peace but its getting ugly
Joey wants to avoid any conflict, but the situation is becoming hostile
But fuck it what I'm about to say is what they didn't want me
Joey is going to speak his mind even though it may not be what people want to hear
60k first week for the Badass
Joey sold 60,000 copies of his album in the first week
200k to this day I know you niggas mad
Joey has sold 200,000 copies of his album total and believes that some people are jealous of his success
With the 80/20 split my nigga do the math
Joey keeps 80% of his profits and wants his friend to calculate how much money he has made
My nigga Kirk just outsold Troy Ave
Joey's friend Kirk sold more albums than rapper Troy Ave
Now they sleep we 'bout to hit 'em with the NYCK next
Joey plans on releasing another album soon and will impress his fans with his New York-style music
Got these niggas bread hurt, Limp Bizkit
Joey is making a lot of money and comparing it to the popular band, Limp Bizkit
Its crunch time had to go and get his shit wreck
Joey is working hard and making big moves in the industry
Got the ninjas on deck and the bitches in check
Joey has a strong team supporting him and is in control of his personal relationships
And that's a shot to anybody man I don't feel you
Joey is calling out anyone who doesn't appreciate his work and doesn't support him
Steezy told me to go hard and niggas ain't hear you
Joey's friend Steezy told him to work hard, but some people didn't listen
I see the whole future clearer and I'm near it too
Joey is optimistic about his future and is confident that he's close to achieving his goals
And if you really break a leg, I hope they still will cheer you
Joey hopes that his fans will continue to support him, even if he faces hardship or failure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ` Scott
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