Joey Badass – 1999 (2-LP Vinyl)
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Brooklyn was already hallowed rap ground when a teenager named Joey Bada$$ dropped this in 2012, but 1999 announced something different: a 17-year-old who had genuinely absorbed the boom-bap tradition, not just sampled its aesthetics. Coming up alongside Capital STEEZ and the rest of Pro Era, Joey positioned himself as an heir to the Nas and Big L lineage at a moment when that felt genuinely countercultural.
Originally released in 2012, 1999 is the definitive debut mixtape from Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ that helped reshape the modern underground rap landscape. Leaning heavily into the golden era sound, a 17-year-old Joey earned instant critical acclaim by paying flawless homage to the 90s. Beyond timeless standout tracks like "Waves, " "Survival Tactics, " and "Snakes, " the 15-track mixtape boasts production from icons like Chuck Strangers, Lord Finesse, MF DOOM, and J Dilla. It remains a crucial time capsule for the Pro Era collective, featuring memorable verses from Kirk Knight, CJ Fly, NYCk Caution, Rokamouth, Dessy Hinds, Dyemond Lewis, T'nah Apex, and the late Capital STEEZ. A classic that still sounds as fresh today as it did a decade ago. Pro Era Forever.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Side C
Side D
UPC: 888915642863
Label: Pro Era
Release Date: 8.21.26
Format: LP Vinyl