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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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Joey Badass chronology | ||||
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Singles from 1999 | ||||
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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]
1999 was a free digital download, but after B4.Da.$$ was released, 1999 and another mixtape Summer Knights became available on iTunes for sale. On June 12, 2018, 1999 was released on Spotify and TIDAL. The instrumental of track 9 "Funky Ho's" was changed upon the re-release, removing an uncleared sample so that the album could be placed on digital streaming services and released on vinyl.
In September 2012, Joey Bada$$ 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.
Early in 2013, Joey Bada$$ later released a second mixtape named Rejex 2, which contains 14 more tracks that never made the final version of "1999".
Review scores | |
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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]
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes, unless otherwise indicated. [21]
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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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
Sample credits
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Flanders) [34] | 167 |
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1999 | ||||
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Mixtape by | ||||
Released | June 12, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 61:29 | |||
Label | Cinematic Music Group | |||
Producer |
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Joey Badass chronology | ||||
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Singles from 1999 | ||||
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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]
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.
In September 2012, Joey Bada$$ later released a mixtape named Rejex, which contains 14 tracks of primitive recordings, or material that did not make it to the final version of 1999.
Early in 2013, Joey Bada$$ later released a second mixtape named Rejex 2, which contains 14 more tracks that never made the final version of "1999".
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]
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
Sample credits
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
---|---|
Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Flanders) [34] | 167 |
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link)