Joey Bada$$: B4.DA.$$ Vinyl 2LP

Is Brooklyn in the house? After killing it in the mixtape circuit, Brooklyn's own Joey BadaSS finally steps out with his official debut album, B4.Da.$$ . Here the 19-year old BK emcee lays down smart raps informed by classic NYC hip-hop, which is both refreshing and nostalgic - and honestly what we need right now. The beats are handled by a literal dream team of producers including DJ Premier , J Dilla , The Roots , Hit Boy , Statik Selektah , and his Pro Era cohorts Chuck Strangers and Kirk Knight . The whole thing plays out like a future classic from start to finish, with guest spots from Action Bronson , BJ the Chicago Kid , and more. Will Joey Bada$$ be the next great NY MC? Only time will tell, but B4.Da.$$ is sure to keep old heads and youngins alike steady head noddin' till we find out. 17 tracks in gatefold sleeve with free mp3 download. Recommended. black double vinyl pressing housed in gatefold sleeve original release year: 2014 music label: Pro Era 2026 reviewed by Buck Strickland 01/2015