1999 (mixtape)
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| Released | June 12, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
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| Length | 61:29 | |||
| Label | Cinematic Music Group | |||
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1999 is the debut mixtape by American rapper Joey Badass. It was released on June 12, 2012.[1][2][3] It features production by Chuck Strangers, Lewis Parker, Lord Finesse, MF DOOM and J Dilla, among others. The mixtape also features guest appearances from members of Pro Era, a hip hop collective of which Joey Badass is a member. The mixtape is based heavily around musical samples.[4][5][6][7] Music videos have been released for "Hardknock", "Survival Tactics", "FromdaTomb$" and "Waves".
In May 2022, Joey Badass announced that his next album would be a sequel to 1999, named 2000.[8] It was released shortly after 1999's tenth anniversary on July 22, 2022.[9]
Release[edit]
1999 was a free digital download, but after B4.Da.$$ was released, 1999 and another mixtape Summer Knights became available on iTunes for sale. On June 12, 2018, 1999 was released on Spotify and TIDAL. The instrumental of track 9 "Funky Ho's" was changed upon the re-release, removing an uncleared sample so that the album could be placed on digital streaming services and released on vinyl.
Rejex[edit]
In September 2012, Joey Bada$$ later released a mixtape named Rejex, which contains 14 tracks of primitive recordings, or material that did not make it to the final version of 1999.
Rejex 2[edit]
Early in 2013, Joey Bada$$ later released a second mixtape named Rejex 2, which contains 14 more tracks that never make the final version of "1999".
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllHipHop | 8.5/10[10] |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| HipHopDX | [12] |
| Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[13] |
| Spin | 6/10[14] |
1999 was met with widespread critical acclaim, and general interest upon its release. The mixtape was nominated for mixtape of the year by BET.[15] Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape an 8 out of 10 rating and praised his old soul, and Golden age sound.[13] Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote: "What confounds me is that a high school kid from Flatbush is making music this era-specific, and, more importantly, that he's so good at it."[16] Joshua R. Weaver of The Root remarked that 1999 "showcases the burgeoning renaissance of a hip-hop sound and vibe that far precedes the teenaged rapper."[17]
Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX opined that the mixtape's "careful tracing of long established blueprints gives rise to debate on whether the newcomer presents a worthwhile reminder of Hip Hop's so-called glory days or if he risks placing himself in a nostalgic box".[12] Concluding the review for AllHipHop, King Eljay claimed that, "With a movement and ambition that mirrors today's most successful artists, and a sound that is so authentic and ripe, 1999 is awesome. This is a project that will make any Hip-Hop listener excited."[10] Christopher R. Weingarten was more critical in the review for Spin, calling it, "too often the lounge-iest in the Lyricist Lounge."[14]
Reviewing the mixtape for AllMusic, Paul Simpson declared that it, "rightfully remains one of the most praised rap mixtapes of the 2010s."[11] 1999 was ranked the 38th best album of 2012 by Complex.[18] The Versed named it "Mixtape of the Year".[19] It was also named one of the best mixtapes of the year by HipHopDX.[20]
Track listing[edit]
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes, unless otherwise indicated.[21]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Summer Knights" | Chuck Strangers | 1:56 |
| 2. | "Waves" | Freddie Joachim | 3:32 |
| 3. | "FromdaTombs" (featuring Chuck Strangers) | Chuck Strangers | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Survival Tactics" (featuring Capital STEEZ) | Vin Skully | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Killuminati" (featuring Capital STEEZ) | Knxwledge | 2:34 |
| 6. | "Hardknock" (featuring CJ Fly) | Lewis Parker | 5:18 |
| 7. | "World Domination" | MF DOOM | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Pennyroyal" | MF DOOM | 2:50 |
| 9. | "Funky Ho's" | Lord Finesse | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Daily Routine" | Chuck Strangers | 2:58 |
| 11. | "Snakes" (featuring T'Nah Apex) | J Dilla | 4:19 |
| 12. | "Don't Front" (featuring CJ Fly) | Statik Selektah | 4:22 |
| 13. | "Righteous Minds" | Bruce LeeKix | 3:44 |
| 14. | "Where It's At" (featuring Kirk Knight) | J Dilla | 4:09 |
| 15. | "Suspect" (featuring Pro Era, Capital STEEZ, CJ Fly, Chuck Strangers, Dyemond Lewis, Nyck Caution, Kirk Knight, Rokamouth, T'nah Apex & Dessy Hinds) | Chuck Strangers | 11:47 |
| Total length: | 61:29 | ||
Notes
- "FromdaTombs" features DJ scratches performed by Statik Selektah.
- On the June 12, 2018 re-release of 1999, the track "Suspect" was retitled "Third Eye Shit."
Sample credits
- "Summer Knights" contains a sample of "Summer Nights", performed by Lonnie Liston Smith.[22]
- "Waves" contains a sound bite of Tupac Shakur.[13]
- "Waves" also contains a sample of "Waves" by Freddie Joachim (Instrumental)[23]
- "FromdaTombs" contains a sample of "Main Theme (Piano & Trumpet)" by Andrew Hale, from the video game L.A. Noire.[24]
- "Survival Tactics" contains a sample of "Survival Tactics" by Styles of Beyond.[23]
- "Killuminati" contains a sample of "WhºK∆res" by Knxwledge.[25]
- "Hardknock" contains a sample of "Eyes Of Dreams" by Lewis Parker.[26]
- "World Domination" contains dialogue excerpts from Pinky and the Brain.[27]
- "World Domination" also contains a sample of "The Fat Albert Halloween Special" by Ray Ellis,[28] which MF DOOM had sampled before in "Poo-Putt Platter", as "Datura Stramonium" in the instrumental version.
- "Pennyroyal" contains a sample of "Cathedral" by Galt MacDermot.[29]
- "Funky Ho's" contains a sample of "All Night" by Xperadó.[30]
- "Daily Routine" contains a sample of "The Highways of My Life" by The Isley Brothers.[23]
- "Snakes" contains a sample of "Alien Family" by J Dilla.[23]
- "Don't Front" contains a sample of "Tudo Que Você Podia Ser" by Lô Borges.
- "Righteous Minds" contains a sample of "Holy Thursday" by David Axelrod.[31]
- "Righteous Minds" also contains samples of "Love and Happiness" by Monty Alexander[32] and "Hit Me with That" by The Beatnuts.[33]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[34] | 167 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ - 1999 Hosted by Pro Era // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-19. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ Aguiar, Steven (June 13, 2012). "Stream Joey Bada$$' '1999′ Mixtape". MTV. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "Mixtape: Joey Bada$$ – '1999'". ChartAttack. June 12, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Download Joey Bada$$' 1999 Mixtape " The FADER". Thefader.com. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Mixtapes - 1999". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Drops New Mixtape, 1999 [Download Now] - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ "Mixtape: Joey Bada$$ "1999"". Complex. 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Announces New '2000' Album, His First In Five Years". Vibe. 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ shares new album '2000' after five-year drought". Our Generation Music. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ a b Eljay, King (June 21, 2012). "Mixtape Review: Joey Bada$$' "1999" - AllHipHop". AllHipHop. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ a b Simpson, Paul (June 12, 2012). "Joey Bada$$ - '1999' Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ a b Fairfax, Jesse (July 4, 2012). "Joey Bada$$ - '1999' (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ a b c Delerme, Felipe (June 26, 2012). "Joey Bada$$: 1999 | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ a b Weingarten, Christopher R. (June 14, 2012). "Joey Bada$$, '1999' (Self-Released) - Spin". Spin Magazine. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ "Best Mixtape | Hip-Hop Awards | Shows". BET. 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 13, 2012). "Mixtape of the Week: Joey Bada$$ - '1999'". Stereogum. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ Weaver, Joshua R. (July 11, 2012). "Teenage Rapper Drops Mixtape, Shit Buzz". The Root. Archived from the original on 2013-10-07. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2012". Complex. December 18, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "Top 10 Hip Hop Mixtapes of the Year for 2012". The Versed. 2012-12-31. Archived from the original on 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ Ketchum, William E. (2012-12-27). "The Most Important Mixtapes of 2012 | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ 1999 (Media notes). Joey Badass. Pro Era / Cinematic Media Group. 2012.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Yanney, Henry (June 17, 2012). "Joey Bada$$: '1999' Mixtape Review". SoulCulture. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ a b c d XXL Staff (June 21, 2012). "Joey Bada$$ & The Pro-Era's Track-by-Track Breakdown of '1999'". XXL. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ Banks, Alec (March 9, 2016). "The 10 Best Video Game Samples in Hip-Hop". Highsnobiety. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ feat. Capital STEEZ's 'Killuminati' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ feat. CJ Fly's 'Hardknock' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ Joey Bada$$. "World Domination...2012". YouTube: Bre Ates. 17 July 2012. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D9TiBgZLks8
- ^ "Metal Fingers's 'Datura Stramonium' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ “Galt MacDermot - Samples”. http://www.galtmacdermot.com/samples.html
- ^ Nosnitsky, Andrew (September 19, 2012). "Revival Tactics: Hall of Game". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Armstrong, Christopher (October 21, 2017). "Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples". HNHH. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "New Music: MeLo-X 'God Magic'". MissInfo.tv. March 5, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ Jost, Matt (September 25, 2012). "Joey Bada$$ - 1999 - Pro Era". RapReviews.com. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Joey Bada$$ – 1999" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
External links[edit]
- "Joey Bada$$ & The Pro-Era's Track By Track Breakdown of 1999". XXL. June 21, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.