| "Devastated" | ||||
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| Single by Joey Bada$$ | ||||
| from the album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Joey Bada$$ singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Devastated" on YouTube | ||||
"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. [1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin. [2]
Background and release
Joey first previewed "Devastated" at Coachella on April 16, 2016. [3] In the song Joey discusses his pre-fame problems, and how he was "devastated" because he had not blown up. He shares a resilient message about turning his struggles into a strength. [4] In January 2018, "Devastated" became Joey's first single to reached platinum certification. [5]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video was directed by OG Swank & Shomi Patwary and it was premiered on August 10, 2016, via Joey's YouTube account. Since its release, the video has received over 38 million views. [6]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) [7] | 25 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [8] | 47 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Hear Joey Bada$$' Resilient New Single 'Devastated'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Watch Joey Bada$$ Premiere a New Song, "Devastated," During His Coachella Set". Complex. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ – Devastated Lyrics - Genius Lyrics". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ A, Aron (2018-01-18). "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Becomes His First Platinum Certification". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Video [New Video] - HotNewHipHop". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Music Canada. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
External links
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| "Devastated" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ||||
| Single by Joey Bada$$ | ||||
| from the album All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Joey Bada$$ singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Devastated" on YouTube | ||||
"Devastated" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Joey Bada$$. It was released on May 27, 2016 by Pro Era and Cinematic Music Group, as the first single from his album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. [1] The song was produced by Powers Pleasant, Kirk Knight and Adam Pallin. [2]
Background and release
Joey first previewed "Devastated" at Coachella on April 16, 2016. [3] In the song Joey discusses his pre-fame problems, and how he was "devastated" because he had not blown up. He shares a resilient message about turning his struggles into a strength. [4] In January 2018, "Devastated" became Joey's first single to reached platinum certification. [5]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video was directed by OG Swank & Shomi Patwary and it was premiered on August 10, 2016, via Joey's YouTube account. Since its release, the video has received over 38 million views. [6]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) [7] | 25 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [8] | 47 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [9] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States ( RIAA) [10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Updates Fans on Status of New Album "A.A.B.A."". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Hear Joey Bada$$' Resilient New Single 'Devastated'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Watch Joey Bada$$ Premiere a New Song, "Devastated," During His Coachella Set". Complex. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ – Devastated Lyrics - Genius Lyrics". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ A, Aron (2018-01-18). "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Becomes His First Platinum Certification". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ "Devastated" Video [New Video] - HotNewHipHop". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Music Canada. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Joey Bada$$ – Devastated". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
External links
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