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$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Sorry Bonita
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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Fixed reality shrouded from governmental pollution
I ain't a saint, the holy ghost up in my aura rebuked it
It's the era of indigo and they go with the preachin'
I ascend as the seasons, go on and I vanish
Cause I notice I'm slowly becoming way more imbalanced
A king with the crown, firm grip on the chalice
Solid gold angel coming back to burn down this Babylon
Mastering wind elements, I move with the gales
'Cause I'm a socialite in the night, bitch get right enable
I'm boxin yo dorm, Put my Nikes on the coffee table
My tongue's below her navel, she makes it where her skills enable
Seals my hands on her extremities, we're choppin' up these remedies
Came in between her and I
We leave it to the constellations like should we continue relations?
I think not cause all I do is smoke pot
And make beats, and yo ass just want back shots
Smoker's club, Michael Jordan how I'm killin' 4 quarters
You stashin' the trash, hoarder
Yo girl startin' to bath water, it's Dirty
And that's not an introduction, it's nutchin'
Dirt on my shoulders, like Hova
My niggas turn boulders soft, that's the shit that me and jovid saw uh
And now its like Pro Era in stores
All my niggas opening doors,
All my bitches is braless, flawless more or less
Balance was the key, more action less speaking
Everybody wants a piece
Peace
Check
(Peace)
Yo
[Verse 4: A la $ole]
When I release the flows I goes over yo dome far
The nigga to represent the barrio, we hold bars
I shine further, you sons get in the bogard
You gotta pick yo road, give it a go, keep the point gawd
Better with the regis my mind, they manifestin
Beast coast, yea we the pros, you don't wanna mess with
We leave you breathless, don't second guess the best who blessed it
Less than yo adolescence when I speak my progression
Bring it down baby
Bring it down baby, uh
This is what I asked for, asked for
Chillin' at my backdoor, back off, mine tweakin' on bath salts
Confuse my intelligence, maybe I'm irrelevant
So eloquent, being riders with a elephant
The higher rank tryna pull a trump card
When I try and do the things, I deserve all respect
Intricit my amount, boy to any amount
To any account, probably I gets em out uh
I can see it through the pyramids
I can see it through the pyramids
I can see it through the pyramids
I must admit, I must admit
The mental state of a nigga that was scheduled for great
Following schedules, never scheduled for break
But still embrace he'll put ya' neck in a brace
Regular days went to getting paid regular
Respectin' the Era where the Era's been ascendin' up
Got all types of fans that's always sendin us love
And ex girls that I loved I now offend with a glove
And stay deeper, pistol head in the buck
'Cause Mr. Hinds always gotta float to let the people know that nigga head is above
Regular sea height, cause they 3rd eye never seen height
Cause only this Brooklyn street light gave me shine to shine for these nights
Came with the free ice to bag bodies on the beat sipes
Bring it down baby
Bring it down baby, uh
Lookin' for who's in charge, don't be shocked, I'm the plug
Get inside like the socket, the surgeon, the sergeant
Energy – I put all in
I'm learning the flaw things
In the storm you stand out, you can struck and stand up
I know how to conduct, feelings electric
Well we're connected, your buttons are pressin'
Can test the reception, I sent you a message
Let me know if you get this, a question
Seen it all in the retrospect, took retro steps
Like it's '93 still, got '93 til mic skills
Even got the ecko check
Like for real there no testin, my tribe is not some Tribe called Questions
My professions are not no seconds
To know veterans and they minutes of fame
I'm a menace, insane, minus the brain as i diminish the flame
Make it rain, champagne, till it falls down the drain
Got my head up in my dreams
Everything ain't what it be seemin'
Don't blame me girl, blame my semen
You got good jeans so your inseams made seamless
And off top, you're ingenious
We took a hit of of the greenest
Now she at most fear on the atmosphere but don't intervene us
Break her body down to the genus if she leavin'
She didn't get the pic' and now I see Sophia
She get the tone, sorry Bonita but
Sophia got a applebum
Sophia got a applebum
I'm thinkin' I should take it home
What you sayin?
The lyrics to Joey Bada$$’s song “Sorry Bonita” are dense and poetic, layered with references to spirituality, politics, and sexuality. In the first verse, Joey speaks of his disillusionment with the government and the illusions of society. He acknowledges his imperfections but also his connection to a higher power. He references the era of indigo, which is associated with spiritual awakening and higher consciousness. He also speaks of himself as a king, holding court with a chalice, and a solid gold angel coming to burn Babylon, references to his power and strength.
In the second verse, Joey switches to a more sexual tone, describing his exploits with a woman. He brags about being a socialite and boxer, and his skills in bed. However, he acknowledges the possibility of different paths and leaving relationships up to fate. The third verse, performed by A la $ole, continues the themes of power and strength. He speaks of being a representative of his community and shining brighter than his competition. He acknowledges the challenges of success and the difficulties of balancing the demands of the industry.
Overall, “Sorry Bonita” is a complex and layered song that explores themes of spirituality, politics, and sexuality. It is a lyrical showcase for Joey and his fellow rappers, with each verse adding new depth and dimension to the themes at play.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all illusions, fixed gear cruising
Everything is not as it seems, cruising along on a fixed path
Fixed reality shrouded from governmental pollution
A distorted reality shielded from corrupt government influence
I ain't a saint, the holy ghost up in my aura rebuked it
I am not perfect, my inner conscience reminds me of my flaws
It's the era of indigo and they go with the preachin'
This is a time of spiritual awakening and people are embracing spiritual teachings
I ascend as the seasons, go on and I vanish
I grow and change like the seasons, sometimes disappearing from sight
Cause I notice I'm slowly becoming way more imbalanced
I realize that I am losing my sense of equilibrium
A king with the crown, firm grip on the chalice
I am a powerful figure, holding on tightly to my position
Solid gold angel coming back to burn down this Babylon
A divine being returning to destroy a corrupt society
Has told many tales, his flows you could sell
He has shared countless stories, his words are valuable
Mastering wind elements, I move with the gales
Controlling the forces of nature, flowing effortlessly
'Cause I'm a socialite in the night, bitch get right enable
I am a popular figure in the nightlife, encouraging others to get their act together
I'm boxin yo dorm, Put my Nikes on the coffee table
I'm invading your personal space, confidently making myself comfortable
My tongue's below her navel, she makes it where her skills enable
I pleasure her orally, she is skilled in satisfying herself
Seals my hands on her extremities, we're choppin' up these remedies
I hold onto her limbs, discussing and using various methods to find pleasure
Came in between her and I
Caused a divide between us
We leave it to the constellations like should we continue relations?
We let fate and the natural order decide if we should continue our relationship
I think not cause all I do is smoke pot
I don't think we should continue because all I do is smoke marijuana
And make beats, and yo ass just want back shots
I focus on producing music, while you are only interested in physical intimacy
Smoker's club, Michael Jordan how I'm killin' 4 quarters
I am part of a group that smokes marijuana, dominating in all four quarters like Michael Jordan
You stashin' the trash, hoarder
You hide and accumulate garbage, resembling a hoarder
Yo girl startin' to bath water, it's Dirty
Your girlfriend is starting to engage in promiscuous behavior, it's immoral
And that's not an introduction, it's nutchin'
The previous statement is not a proper introduction, it's a flirtatious gesture
Dirt on my shoulders, like Hova
I carry burdens and struggles, similar to Jay-Z
My niggas turn boulders soft, that's the shit that me and jovid saw uh
My friends have the ability to make difficult situations easier, just like me and Jovid witnessed
And now its like Pro Era in stores
Now, Pro Era (my group) is being recognized and available for purchase
All my niggas opening doors
My friends are creating opportunities and opening doors for success
All my bitches is braless, flawless more or less
All the women I associate with are confident and comfortable without bras, exhibiting a great sense of beauty
Balance was the key, more action less speaking
Finding equilibrium was crucial, more action was necessary instead of talking
Everybody wants a piece
Everyone desires a share of success or fame
Peace
Expressing a desire for peace and tranquility
When I release the flows I goes over yo dome far
When I unleash my rap lyrics, I exceed your level of comprehension
The nigga to represent the barrio, we hold bars
I am the one who represents the neighborhood, and we excel in our rap skills
I shine further, you sons get in the bogard
I continue to excel, while you are left in the shadows
You gotta pick yo road, give it a go, keep the point gawd
You need to choose your path and give it your all, stay focused
Better with the regis my mind, they manifestin
I am becoming more skilled with my thoughts, bringing my desires into reality
Beast coast, yea we the pros, you don't wanna mess with
We are the best from the east coast, you don't want to challenge us
We leave you breathless, don't second guess the best who blessed it
We leave you in awe, don't doubt the talent of the ones who created it
Less than yo adolescence when I speak my progression
I am more advanced than your youth when I express my growth and improvement
This is what I asked for, asked for
This is exactly what I desired and requested
Chillin' at my backdoor, back off, mine tweakin' on bath salts
Relaxing at my home, stay away, my mind is altered and disturbed
Confuse my intelligence, maybe I'm irrelevant
My intelligence is being questioned, perhaps I am insignificant
So eloquent, being riders with a elephant
Speaking with grace and style, moving alongside a powerful force
The higher rank tryna pull a trump card
Those in positions of power trying to manipulate a situation in their favor
When I try and do the things, I deserve all respect
When I strive to achieve what I deserve, I expect to be respected
Intricit my amount, boy to any amount
Increase the value, in any amount possible
To any account, probably I gets em out uh
To any bank account, I'm likely able to collect what I'm owed
I can see it through the pyramids
I can understand the mysteries and secrets hidden within the pyramids
I must admit, I must admit
I have to acknowledge, I have to acknowledge
The mental state of a nigga that was scheduled for great
The mindset of someone destined for greatness
Following schedules, never scheduled for break
Sticking to a plan, never allowing time for rest
But still embrace he'll put ya' neck in a brace
But still, I will harm and intimidate you
Regular days went to getting paid regular
Ordinary days turned into days of making money normally
Respectin' the Era where the Era's been ascendin' up
Honoring the time period where the movement has been growing and progressing
Got all types of fans that's always sendin us love
We have fans of all kinds showing us constant love and support
And ex girls that I loved I now offend with a glove
I now anger my past girlfriends, treating them with disrespect
And stay deeper, pistol head in the buck
And remain involved in dangerous activities, putting myself at risk
'Cause Mr. Hinds always gotta float to let the people know that nigga head is above
Because Mr. Hinds always has to stand out and show that he is ahead of the competition
Regular sea height, cause they 3rd eye never seen height
Regular individuals can't comprehend the elevated state of consciousness
Cause only this Brooklyn street light gave me shine to shine for these nights
Because only the streetlights in Brooklyn illuminated my path to shine during these nights
Came with the free ice to bag bodies on the beat sipes
I came with effortless coolness to capture attention and dominate in the music industry
Lookin' for who's in charge, don't be shocked, I'm the plug
Searching for the one in control, don't be surprised, I hold the power
Get inside like the socket, the surgeon, the sergeant
Entering forcefully, like a plug in a socket, taking charge like a skilled surgeon or commander
Energy – I put all in
I invest all my energy and effort into everything I do
I'm learning the flaw things
I am gaining knowledge from my mistakes and imperfections
In the storm you stand out, you can struck and stand up
In difficult times, you can distinguish yourself, being resilient and persevering
I know how to conduct, feelings electric
I know how to direct and control emotions, creating a powerful and energetic atmosphere
Well we're connected, your buttons are pressin'
We have a strong connection, your actions and words are provoking a reaction from me
Can test the reception, I sent you a message
You can check the response from others, I communicated with you
Let me know if you get this, a question
Please inform me if you understand my message, a request for clarification
Seen it all in the retrospect, took retro steps
Viewed everything in hindsight, took steps back to reflect and analyze
Like it's '93 still, got '93 til mic skills
Like it is still 1993, I possess the same microphone skills from back then
Even got the ecko check
I have even received approval and recognition from the Echo clothing brand
Like for real there no testin, my tribe is not some Tribe called Questions
Seriously, there's no competition, my group is not like A Tribe Called Quest (questioning their abilities)
My professions are not no seconds
My skills and talents are not inferior or secondary
To know veterans and they minutes of fame
To acknowledge experienced individuals and their brief moments of fame
I'm a menace, insane, minus the brain as i diminish the flame
I am a destructive force, crazy, but without remorse as I extinguish my passion and desire
Make it rain, champagne, till it falls down the drain
I will spend extravagantly, celebrating with champagne until it is wasted
Got my head up in my dreams
I am consumed by my ambitions and aspirations
Everything ain't what it be seemin'
Things are not always as they appear
Don't blame me girl, blame my semen
Don't blame me for my actions, blame my desire for sexual gratification
You got good jeans so your inseams made seamless
You have attractive physical features that make you appealing and desirable
And off top, you're ingenious
And right away, you display cleverness and creativity
We took a hit of of the greenest
We consumed the strongest and highest quality marijuana
Now she at most fear on the atmosphere but don't intervene us
She is now in a state of extreme excitement, but she shouldn't interrupt us
Break her body down to the genus if she leavin'
Evaluate her physical attributes and characteristics if she decides to leave
She didn't get the pic' and now I see Sophia
She didn't understand the situation, and now I notice Sophia
She get the tone, sorry Bonita but
She understood the message or vibe, apologies Bonita but
Sophia got a applebum
Sophia has an attractive buttocks
I'm thinkin' I should take it home
I am considering bringing her home with me
What you sayin?
What is your response?
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Written by: JO-VAUGHN SCOTT
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Jalen Hamright
This whole album got me through high school
Tshepo Moela
Same here
MelloWBar$
Same
NH Nah
@DLF 97 damn same broooooo
DLF 97
Hella facts bro. I graduated 2015. But during the years when PE came up it was my go to. Music
Richie Garcia-Lopez
middle school for me man i’m so thankful
CPT Freeman
Shout out to Joey for paying homage to Bonita Applebum by A Tribe Called Quest. Classic ass song, I met him the other day. Dude is humble and chill as fuck.
planet leyenda
Vibed out to this a lot in Summer 2015. Great memories...
Christian Petti
AstroSlikk7 damn , I’m sad af remembering those memories. At least we lived em
Everyone's,You,n i,versE
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