A prodigal talent, the ability of Joey Bada$$ to square up to legendary rappers on their own turf marked him out from the off.
Three mixtapes have followed, with the latest – 'Summer Knights' – arriving in 2013. Since then, the rapper has been teasing fans with details of his debut album.
Well, it's almost here. 'B4.DA.$$' will be released on January 20th, a date which also doubles as the hip hop star's birthday.
Joey Bada$$ explains: "P.eace young world this is the Badmon Jozif and I just want to thank all of my supporters and fans for being so patient with me as I finished my first album. The wait is finally almost over and the release date is locked and loaded. After discovering my birthday falls on a Tuesday (the day of the week all albums drop) next year I decided to save the album drop for then (1.20.15). I thought it was the best time to cause a shift. It's always been a goal of mine to drop a project on my birthday and the premonition has finally come into fruition. The number 120 is very unique and symbolic to me as well. My 1st album on my 20th birthday this was destiny."
Check out the first teaser for 'B4.DA.$$' below.
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